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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1,600
Here’s another set of CJ-5s for sale.
“All 4 cylender 3 speeds; 1 1957 rebuilt motor low miles has winch; 2 1960 1 with snow plow all complete and need minor work parts or restore 1600 for all”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“I HAVE FOR CONSIDERATION MY 1948 JEEP WILLYS. THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE JEEP FOR THE FAINT HEARTED. I HAVE BUILT THIS FROM THE GROUND UP, AND HAVE BEEN BUILDING AND MODIFYING JEEPS FOR YEARS. THIS IS A BRAND NEW BODY TUB FROM WILLYS OVERLAND, AND I HAVE THE ORGINAL TUB AS WELL. 400HP FUEL INJECTED 302, C4 TRANSMISSION, DANA 20 TRANSFER CASE, SUPER DANA 30 FRONT WITH EATON ELECTRIC LOCKER, OPEN DANA 44 REAR, NEW RIMS AND TIRES, AND I AM SURE TO FORGET SOMETHING IN THIS LISITING. THIS IS NOT FAR FROM BEING BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN. WILL NEED EXHAUST, GAUGES, DRIVE LINES, PLUG WIRES, FUEL TANK, AND AND THE SMALL STUFF.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
This looks like a good price.
“Two Willys cj5s good for parts. Good f head 4cyl low milage in red jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This looks like a good price.
“HISTORY OF THE JEEP. 1950 -1975 about it was used by the DNR(still has the sticker on the window) so you know it was well maintained. 1975-1984 about it was used to plow a churches parking lot (well maintained). 1984-1 month ago it was owned by a farmer who stored it in his barn except to plow his driveway. (he was nuts about maintaining his vehicles in a good way). Now I have done the mechanical work on it so it drives and stops and all i have to do is superfisial work to make her pretty. I am willing to trade for another more kid friendly vehicle.All Original 1950 Willys Jeep. I bought it about 1 month ago to restore. I just found out I am going to have my first child so I need to restore something more kid friendly. I replaced all the brakes, wheel studs, whipper parts and have a few extra misc part to put on. The previous owner replace the exhaust, master cylinder and battery. She runs like a top and drives well. Fairly new top no rips or anything. I was really hoping to keep her but it is what it is. I am going to keep fixing it up seeing as though I have about 8 months till the baby comes so if you want to get it cheap then now is the time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
That’s an unusual hood pop-up.
“1946 Jeep Willys Project; 4cylinder motor-runs; 4 wheel drive works; no battery; unmounted Reccarro Seats (NOT SHOWN IF PHOTO); some fiber glass patching on drivers floor. Seen by appointment only. Military Body-Civilian Grill and Windshield
Detachable windshield is cracked and comes with it. CASH SALE ONLY-SELLING BY SUNDAY”
Well, it isn’t too bad. It runs.
“1944 Willys MB. Runs,drives, stops good.47 L head engine.It has the passenger seat,grab handles and cross over tube and a complete Willys military artic top..Paint and drive as is or restore to world war 11 configuration. more pics availible.”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1833666113.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5295.
This looks pretty nice.
“Engine is 1967 Buick 225 ci V6, Seats reupholstered, new fuel tank, rebuilt suspension, like-new bikini top”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3999.
The mileage seems a bit low. Also, this VIN doesn’t seem correct.
“Mileage: 8,600 – Body Style: SUV – Exterior Color: Green – Interior Color: Black – VIN: 4J34149 – Engine: 4 Cylinders – Transmission: Manual – Drivetrain: 4WD – Doors: 2
Selling Points: Great truck to drive to the local ice house!Driven very little last 8 years. In last 4-5 years major portions of the vehicle rebuilt or replaced:-Electrical system reworked-Brake system rebuilt/replaced-Fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel lines replaced. (Now has electric fuel pump).No A/C, but the windsheild can be lowered on those hot Texas days. This has been a great vehicle, but I drive it very little and it should be in a home where it is used.
Condition: It runs better now than it has in years due to the major fuel system and brake system work that has been done. However, the paint is faded and peeling. The tires will need to be replaced soon.”
When I was a kid, jeep play/race days were held all over the Pacific Northwest. Whether at the sand dunes, in the forest, under some powerlines, in a boggy area of Everett or at an ORV park, it seemed the places a club could sponsor a playday were unlimited. For a variety of reasons, those days have passed and options for holding 4×4 events are limited.
This is why I was surprised to see a new area that allows some PNW racing (and motorcycle, trucks and atvs as well) called Cadillac Ranch MotorSports. From the website, “Cadillac Ranch Motorsports was started by three brothers who had some unused land that they decided to turn into a destination for excitement. Bring your ATV, motorbike, or truck to our track for a day of outdoor fun.” Check out some sprint racing pics here and some cross country pics here.
From the pics I saw on the website, a few friends and readers have already ventured down for some their outdoor fun, though I haven’t heard any feedback thus far. Even better, it’s only a stone’s throw from my sister’s place in McKenna, so I’ll have to swing by and check it out!
Here are some images from the Cadillac Ranch Motorsports website. This image shows the area in general, which looks great for spectating — you can see an entire run.
This is a pic from a sprint race:
And here are a couple pics from what I assume is a cross country course of some type. In the second pic you can see there is a pretty good line of racers ready to take their turn.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(05/14/2010) The pics are a little misleading as the engine (chev 283) is pulled and needs the heads rebuilt. This includes a car trailer.
“1945 Willys MB Jeep Project. Manufactured April fools day 1945. Has Chevy 283 SM V8 11″ brakes new clutch, carb, alt, HSD distributor. 283 is partially disassembled and needs rebuild 2 sets of heads T90 tranny 6.5 ” tires and wheels. New CJ5 304 V8 radiator. New exhaust. Comes with car trailer. Front axle locking hubs. Spare MB grill.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1831480565.html
