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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(09/02/2010) This might not be a bad price.
“This 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep has a 1961 283 Cubic inch Corvette engine. New brakes, Newer tires, Fresh tune up, Tow bar. Good for hunting or off road fun! Needs very little work. Asking $2000.00”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4500
(08/26/2010) From a distance, this looks like a great price.
“1943 Ford GPW (jeep); Original Engine, Frame & Body, WA Titled w/currant tabs, converted to 12v, new wiring. Includes M38 Arctic top.”
Well, that was fun …. Thanks to all of you who let me know there was a problem this morning. It was all working when I went to bed early this morning. At some point, one of the files got corrupted and I had to to track that down. It *SHOULD* be working now. If not, try refreshing your browser: CTRL R for PC and OPTION R for mac.
Bob admitted he couldn’t remember much about the races in these photographs, other than they were shot in the mid-90s in Lisbon, Ohio; but he got some great photos. Ok, truth be told, any photo that combines a flattie, desert dogs, and some mud is something I’d consider a great photo 🙂
And here’s a great M-170 Fire Jeep that was watching the action
Inspired by the playday post, I had several emails about racing on the eastern shore of the US in the EC4WDA.
HOG explained how he used to race outlaw races to make money and those would give him money to attend the EC4WDA races for fun.
He writes, “I ran the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association from New York to Jacksonville Fla & from Ohio to the eastern shore. I would hit the outlaw races on one weekend & race EC4WDA with the winnings from the outlaw races. I miss doing that & the good friends I had back then.
I drove a 1978 CJ-5 with a 70 AMC AMX 360 motor with T-18 tranny & dana 20 transfer case. Its name was Wind Walker. It was Bright Red & I ran NOS on her to get me out of a class that was too crowded. My ex wife ran it in Powder puffs & won more than me.”
I asked HOG what an Outlaw race was. “Outlaw races were races for anything 4×4 put on by a local group. Mostly, they were hosted by Firemen. Best of all, they paid cash prizes (The EC4WDA didn’t pay cash, instead they gave you a $10 trophy).
I did well as my Jeep looked like a stocker jeep. In fact, I drove it as a daily driver & to the races. Also, when you’d get inspected by someone that had a Chevy or Ford hat you knew he didn’t know nothing about a AMC motor as they look so much the same. My 360 was mistaken for a 304 many times, with its the stock air breather (everything was covered in mud) sitting on top of a Holley spreadbore. I even had a cassette player to play my ZZtop, & a baby seat on the rear seat. Then all I had to do was just (key word) beat the guys I ran against.”
Gerald grew up in the EC4WDA with his brother and family. He forwarded me these pics from his days racing in the EC4WDA.
Here’s a scene familiar to all race days — the morning driver’s meeting:
Gerald tells me this is the line up for the Drags. I remember flatties just like these on the west coast:
You can see the family’s racer at rest and in action in the next two shots. If I remember correctly, the front loop from this race jeep is now in Gerald’s brother’s new build.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Brett spotted this .. something’s not quite right. This jeep was recently in Cave Creek, Az, at a price of $10,000 (http://www.ewillys.com/?p=33651). What’s it doing in Booneville for $1500? Has to be a misprint? 2 of the pics are the same in both ads.
“Ive own this version of Nellybelle for 25 years and it is time for it to find a new home. It is a head turner for those of us who remember Roy Rogers. It is titled and ready to drive or display. if interested.”
As I was researching yesterday’s article on the LRDG, I wanted to learn more about the Bagnold sun compass. After reading the explanation, I’m am quite sure that I’m not yet ready to be thrown in the middle of the desert with a Bagnold.
However, as I did my research this unique ‘time’ piece on a French Sundial website, I happened to see the amazing image below.
Tell your kids, tell your parents, tell your facebook friends, your twitterererers, your classmates, your co-workers, and even people you don’t like to go to GO TO THIS LINK, so you can announce to the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) that you want to save the Bantam Building in Butler, Pa, the original building where the first Bantam 4×4 was birthed in only 72 days! (Which, oddly enough for you trivia lovers, is close to the average gestation period for a dog — after all, an old jeep is a human’s best vehicle-friend, right?)
Vote Now! It is quick. It is easy. Even I can do it!
1. Click on this link
2. Enter your First name
3. Enter your last name
4. Enter an email
5. Enter your postal code (if you are in the US)
6. Press Submit
What happens when you go to that link? Well, Downtown Butler has entered the Bantam Building into a NTHP contest to win a $25,000 grant. Communities all over the United States are voting for their buildings. However, we have the world on our side, for the Willys folks are a world-wide community and we know our roots begin at that Bantam building 70 years ago this month!
Out of 6 billion earthlings, we must have enough Willys-Patriots to win this contest! So find an earthling and encourage them, for the love of Willys, to vote for the Bantam Building!
We only have until September 15th, so jump to it people. The entire eWillys corporate staff has already voted (ok, that’s only 1 vote, but it’s powerful). So now it is your turn!!!
Also, don’t forget that the Bantam Heritage Festival is next August 12-14, 2011, in Butler, Pa.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5000.
Both run, both appear in good shape. This might be a very good deal as the seller is throwing in additional parts.
“TWO 1948 Jeep Willy’s, both run, good for collectors, on the road or off road fun. Assorted hard to find spare parts also included. Upholstry in very good condition, no rips or tears. Tires in excellent condition. Additional information available.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This might be a solid jeep. I’m wondering if it is actually a CJ-3A
“1949 cj2a Willys jeep 4 clyd 3 sp original have owned since 1982 some rust areas in body, not bad and fixable, 4×4 hi and low works great, it runs great and also has a tow bar to hook it up behind your vehicle and take it anywhere, need to sell ,in the tri-cities trading post for 3450, first 2750 takes it. Comes with original seat frame front and rear, and some other spare parts, alway stored inside. Cash only no trades.”
