Monthly Archives: November 2010

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And now for some levity …

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After last night’s post, I figured readers needed something more humorous.  So, during some searches today, I stumbled upon some funny definitions of tools.  It turns out these definitions have landed on a number of forum sites, however not many sites attribute this clever bit of writing to the original author, Peter Egan.   Thanks to Swapmeetdave for doing some research into this.

Without further ado here are a few of these …

Electric Hand Drill: Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age, but it also works great for drilling rollbar mounting holes in the floor of a sports car just above the brake line that goes to the rear axle.

Mechanic’s Knife: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing convertible tops or tonneau covers.

Drill Press: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against the Rolling Stones poster over the bench grinder.

Hacksaw: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle. It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes.

Additional ones I found here, though they could be from Peter as well …

Pry Bar: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or
bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50¢ part.

Hose Cutter: A tool used to cut hoses too short.

Two-ton Engine Hoist: A tool for testing the tensile strength on
everything you forgot to disconnect.

Dammit Tool: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage
while yelling “DAMMIT” at the top of your lungs.
It is also the next tool that you will need.

 
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The $32,000 MB Sold on Mecum

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Earlier this year, Greg reported that a MB and trailer sold at a Mecum for $32,000.  Now he has the pics to prove it.  That’s dedication! 🙂

 
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Old Trailer and Generator Frederick, Md $295

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HOG spotted this setup.  It might interest someone …

“This is an old army trailer we have.  Currently there is an old Onan generator bolted inside the bed. I can remove the generator if you aren’t interested in buying that.

One trailer tire is flat. It may hold air when we fill it. This has the rotating pintal hitch.
Floor seems solid. The tailgate is pretty rough. I will email my phone number, if you resond to the ad. I do not have a title for this. Delivery can be made for a reasonable fee, but you must inspect and pay for the item first. Roy.”

http://frederick.craigslist.org/rvs/2043494569.html

 
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1965 Israeli-contract CJ-5 Fort Myers, Fl eBay

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I’m no expert on these, so I’m taking the seller’s word on the information below ….

“1965 ISRAELI CJ5 GUN JEEP. VETERAN OF THE SIX DAY WAR. COMPETE WITH 106MM RECOILESS RIFLE. LIMITED PRODUCTION. THESE CJ5S WERE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES UNDER SPECIAL CONTRACT FOR THE ISRELI GOVERMENT FROM 1965 TO  1967.

TOTAL PRODUCTION IS ESTIMATED AT UNDER ONE THOUSAND PIECES WITH SOME UNITS BEING RADIO JEEPS AND THE BALANCE GUN JEEPS,EQUIPPED WITH THE 106MM RECOILESS RIFLE. ALL OF THESE JEEPS ARE VETRANS OF THE FAMOUS SIX DAY WAR AND WERE USED IN AN ANTI TANK ROLE THIS CJ5 WAS RESTORED WITH ALL ITS ORIGINAL COLORS AND MARKINGS AS IT APPEARED ON THE BATTLE FIELD COMPLETE WITH A DEMILLED (NON-FIRING) 106MM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL. 239-707-4416.”

View all the info on eBay

 
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1946 CJ-2A Woodward, Ok $600

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This does not run.

“1946 willy jeep. Selling as is does not run. No title. $600 or make offer”

http://enid.craigslist.org/cto/2047417089.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Western UP, Mi $1500

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Doesn’t run.

“1949 Willys Cj-3a…. Motor turns over but not running. Transmision needs to be installed. All parts included to finish. Would make an excellent winter project to take to camp next year. No title. $1500 obo Please call (906) two eight seven twelve ten.”

http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2047843980.html

 
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1949 Jeepster Kansas City, Mo $9000

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Nice …

“49 Willys Jeepster in excellent condition. No rust. SBC/PG. Like new top and side curtains. Runs and drives perfectly. ASking $9000 Or trade for another car of equal or better value. Prefer cash. Email only.”

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2048383005.html

 
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1956 DJ-3A? Forston, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

The seller thinks is a’56, which would suggest it is a DJ-3A.

“Willys Jeep CJ3 I think the jeep is a 1956 model, I picked it up in a trade and have too many projects ahead of it. Dont know anything about the jeep I brought it home and put the tires and wheels on it and havent checked it out at all. It has been converted to 12 volt and has locking hubs. Includes new 12 volt wiper assembly. The hardtop looks like it can be unbolted to remove it. Body has some rust but is still solid. Would make a good hunting or mud jeep. Jeep is sold as where is. Original Drive train Removable Hardtop 12 volt system Lockout hubs Payment Policy PayPal is Accepted Deposit is required within 24 hours after the Winning Bid Shipping Policy Jeep is pick-up only. Terms & Conditions Deposit is expected within 24 hours. Pick-up to be arranged Gurantee Jeep is sold as is where is. Jeep has no warranty or guarantee.

 
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Flattie Crawler Golden, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,975

Lots of customizations here.

“Take advantage of this 1948 Willys Overland with over $50K in Upgrades and Rock Crawling Gear! This Willys is in Exceptional Condition and runs as good as it looks! Featuring a 350 Chevy Crate Motor with 700R Automatic Transmission, New 37” Goodyear Wranglers with Beed-Lockers, New Set of Paddle Tires Included, CD Player, 205 Transfer Case “Bullet Proof”, Dana Front and Rear End Axel and Gearing, Front Disc Brakes and Rear Power Assist, Warn Winch that will lift this Jeep, Custom Frame and Roll Cage made out of Chromolly Steel, Rear Suspension is Quadraliptic allowing Articulation above a #10 on the meter, Rear Drive Train is Custom Cut and Rolled to meet the angle needed for Crawling, Fire Extinguisher, and Much More!! FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT www.alreadydriven.com”

 
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1953? M-38 Wenatchee, Wa $1200

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1200.

“1953 but title says 1943. Has a 302 that was installed and I sold the fenders and grille that was cut for that engine. So now it has the right grille and hood but not cut so the radiator is not installed since I did not want to cut a hard to find jeep part. They only made this jeep from 51 to 53. It does have a M38 top with data plates for the top. Top is something we can deal on and does not go with the jeep. I paid $400 for the top. And the top fits 2A’s and 3A’s.  The engine runs. I ran it before I removed the radiator and other grille. Sounded good. I do have the master cylinder for the brakes which is why I never drove it. Has the wrong hood since the M38 hood should have the snorkel and jumper openings on the passenger side of the hood. Body needs a lot of welding and the back wheel wells have seperated on the drivers side since the previous owner did not weld it and just used bondo and fiberglass to keep it together. Its not a lost cause but does need a lot of work. I may have a 4 cylinder which is not a M38 that we can deal on but it needs rebuilt. All in all with some spot welds and brake fixed and radiator installed it could drive. I just have too many projects and not enough time. I would consider partial trade for hunting items or a small trailer that can haul trash and my large 4 wheeler. Something with larger tires and newer with a ramp. As I said the top and 4 cylinder are something we can deal on. This is a rare jeep of the Korean era.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2048880735.html