Monthly Archives: August 2010

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1942 MB 2wd Temecula, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700

(07/12/2010) This looks like a MB body.  I wonder why it was changed to 2wd …

“HI I HAVE A 1942 CLEAN WILLY’S JEEP IT SEATS 4 PEOPLE. THE JEEP HAS A BUICK V6 WITH A AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION. 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAS A STRAIGHT FRONT AXLE. COMES WITH A TOWBAR FOR FLAT TOWING BEHIND YOUR TRUCK OR MOTORHOME. NEAR NEW BFG TIRES. ITS FUN 2 DRIVE… I NEED 2 SELL..GOTTA PAY BILLS..$3700.00”

 
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1942 GPW Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was eBay

This seems like a fine little jeep that’s a solid driver.  However, I’m not seeing the follow-me theme.  Am I missing something?

“1942 Ford GPW World War II military jeep. Yellow Follow Me Jeep.  1/4 ton 4×4. Serial number 65055. Build date 09/15/1942. Runs and drives with clear AZ title. Located in Mesa AZ. Has been in Military show and 4wheeling in desert”

 

 
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1947 CJ-2A “Blindside” Lake Geneva, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

(08/07/2010) This is a fiberglass bodied flattie on a custom frame.  I’ve included lots of pics of this good looking build.  Note in the last image is a stack of vintage, though used, desert dogs.

Engine: Small block Chevy, .060 over 4 bolt main, 360 cubic inches. Mallory Unilite electronic ignition, Mallory Promaster coil, Edelbrock 750 CFM carburetor, Edelbrock aluminum intake, B&M air cleaner, Crane musclecar 350/350 hydraulic camshaft, melling high volume oil pump, SRE high torque mini starter, marine aluminum 8 quart oil pan, aluminum Mickey Thompson valve covers, Griffin aluminum radiator, aluminum high volume water pump, ceramic coated fenderwell headers, & 2 ½” turbo mufflers.

Transmission: 1970 Chevy Turbo-hydramatic 400 3 speed automatic. Trans was disassembled, boiled, and rebuilt with: new steels, new clutches, new band, new gaskets, and new seals. Valve body has a B&M trans-pak shift kit & adjustable vacuum modulator. Torque convertor is a 10”. Trans temperature is maintained via a ‘Keep Cool’ frame mounted trans cooler. Trans is shifted via a B&M Pro-Stick shifter with reverse lock-out and rear cable conversion.

Transfer-case: Dana 20 twin-stick. Transfer Case was disassembled, boiled, and rebuilt with new gaskets, new seals, & new bearings. Shifter ‘lock-out’ detent was removed to achieve low range in 2 wheel drive.

Rear Axle: Dana 44. Axle was disassembled, boiled, and completely rebuilt with new gaskets, seals, and bearings. Axle has 30 spline one piece axle shafts, new ring and pinion gears (4.27), new spring pads, new u-bolts, freshly turned drums (11”), new shoes/spring kits/wheel cylinders, new brake lines, and rear cover.

Front Axle: Dana 25. Axle was disassembled, boiled, and completely rebuilt with new gaskets, seals, and bearings. Axle has 4.27 ring and pinion gears, new spring pads, new u-bolts, freshly turned drums (11”), new shoes/spring kits/wheel cylinders, new stainless braided flexible brake lines, new closed-knuckle seals, and ‘Warn’ locking hubs.

Chassis: Custom built 2” x 3” tube frame with: frame mounted 8-point roll cage, heavy duty spring perches, military-wrap springs, heavy duty shackles and shackle bolts (w/ greasable zerks), heavy duty shock absorbers, removable transmission cross-member, heavy duty motor mounts, tube brush bar & bumper, and GM Power steering (Saginaw box, 4.25 turns lock to lock).

General:

Fiberglass body and fenders, original windshield & grill shell. Wilwood aluminum swing pedal assembly & brake master cylinder. Offenhauser throttle linkage. Quick disconnect steering wheel. Holley high-volume electric fuel pump. Holley high pressure fuel regulator. Fram high-volume fuel filter. ½” aluminum fuel line.

Heavy Duty battery cables. Southwest speed battery box. Moroso battery disconnect. Diamond plate dashboard with grab bar. Autogauge gauges. ‘KC Daylighter’ headlights. Wheels are 15” X 10” Ansen aluminum slots. Tires are 33 X 12.50 X 15. They don’t appear to have been used much as they have a ton of tread.

All the gauges (speedometer/odometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, & temperature) work. All lights (headlights, tail lights, brake lights, gauge lights) work. Seats are fully adjustable high back buckets, and are fairly comfortable. The wiper motor is new, but has never been hooked up.

The willys runs, drives, handles, and stops good. The 10” torque convertor seems to stall too high, if I kept it, I would replace it with a stock 12” convertor. The paint is not perfect, and there are a few holes that are an eyesore (hole for an antennae & a hole for a gas tank filler tube…see pics). The windshield frame has some rust (see pics).

Willys also comes with 4 KC Daylighters, a 2 sets of 3” seat belts, steel diamond plate rocker supports, and a steel diamond plate rear surround (see pictures). Please ask any and all questions. Thanks for looking, Doug”

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1948 CJ-2A Georgetown, Tx $700

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Those seats look uncomfortable, but it runs … sort of.

“I have a 1948 Willys Jeep for sale that is basically a project for someone… I had started on it and with no time to get to it Im hoping someone else would enjoy something like this or a perfect ranch vehicle… It has the original flat head 4 cylinder motor, all parts are there, and it turns over but needs a new distributor as the old one is worn out. The tires on it hold air and I have already replaced the condensor, points, spark plugs, and coil. Feel free to call me with any questions or to shoot me an offer
Call Billy anytime at 512-508-4810 .”

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1905684844.html

 
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1959 CJ-5 w/Jeep-a-Trench Oakland, Md No Price

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2500

(07/28/2010) “1959 Jeep with a Jeep-ATrench in the back from a company called Auburn Machine Work Inc. Hard to find. It runs but smokes. New tires and starter. Bad body but comes with another tub for it. It digs down to baout 5 feet and is driven by PTO and drive. Asking $2,500 obo or trade. Call 301-334-2864 or email

http://tuscarawas.craigslist.org/cto/1905013666.html


 
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Tucker #1045 Sells for $1,127,500

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Hemmings.com reported yesterday that Tucker #1045, estimated by RMAuctions to go for $550,000 – $750,000 was auctioned on Friday, August 13th, for $1,127,500 — the most ever for a Tucker.  Now that’s some price appreciation!

 
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1942 MB Sacramento, Ca $5000

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(07/06/2010) It looks original, but I can’t tell if it runs.

“It”s all original,it has pink slip needs tender love and care if interested call me at 530-277-5222”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1905778012.html

 
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1954 CJ-3B Wenatchee, Wa $5900

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $5900

(05/07/2010) This looks in great condition.

Excellent Condition Restored Runs Great High Hood Rare Find. Call if interested Jon @ 1 509 669 0874

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1906707393.html

 
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1943 GPW Downey, Id $600 and more …

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $600

(08/07/2010) Brett found this project.  This jeep has seen some action (though not sure if the war or the owners caused more damage).

RARE FIND!!! This is a 1943 FORD GPW Jeep. Serial #110254. It is missing the hood, grill, gas tank, and glass out of the windshield frame – otherwise complete. Worth a great deal more and a lot if restored. Body damage is minimal – normal for the age. It has a Willys Flathead motor. Motor turns over with a wrench – have never tried to get it fully running. Bought it as a set with a 2nd Ford jeep that I am using and so don’t need this one. Call for more info. Asking $600 OBO.”

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/1906765140.html

This seller also has the following for sale:

3 Bodies:
1946 MB. Body AND frame. Missing hood and fender. $300
1957 M38A1 – Tub, grill, fenders, windshield frame (with glass), Two dashes(one of them has the main gauge), and hood. Little rust not bad. Does not include seats pictured. $900
1965 CJ5 – Tub, grill, fenders, hood, no dash. Fenders have rust and so does the body but not too bad $500
also have two frames
1942 frame with axles rolling chassis. $300
I ALSO have a complete FORD GPW Jeep for sale in the automobile category. Check it out.
All prices can be negotiated…
Text or call (208)604-5562 for more info.

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/pts/1906766990.html

 
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Sebastian Returns from Colombia

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I hadn’t heard from Sebastian for several months, so it was a nice surprise to get an email from him.  It turns out he just returned from a trip to his native country of Colombia.

Among his exploits on vacation was a 2 day trip in a CJ-3A with his dad that took them from Medellin to Bogota, covering nearly 400 km (about 250 miles) with elevations varying between 1300 ft to 8500 ft.

Sebastian provides images from his trip as the Flat Fender Club of Butler’s website.  I’ve linked to a couple below.  I’m hoping to sneak into his luggage on his next trip to Colombia — it’s a beautiful place.  Thanks for sharing Sebastian!