Monthly Archives: January 2011

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Dan saves the day!

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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My car broke down on i84 near hermiston tonight. My hose sprung a leak and i lost coolant over a stretch of a few miles. I didnt notice until my warning light voice activated, basically telling me to get off the damn road. After an hour or so Dan, who works for the oregon DOT saw me and offered to help. one thing lead to another and it turns out Dan owned a 1973 cj5. As you can image, jeep talk filled the conversation for the remainder of our time together. After stops at the auto parts store and ace hardware, i got what i needed to put everything back together. So, big THANK YOU to Dan!!!!!
No updates tonight as i wont get home until late. Another day, another adventure!!!

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Internet Slow Tonight

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I seem to be driving in the internet’s slow lane tonight, so just a few updates!

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Oldies but Goodies – Desert Dog Tires

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit, Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The main reason for my trip to Seattle this weekend was to pick up a set of Forumla Desert Dog tires from Mitch with some good tread still left that I can use as offroad tires.  I have four more hurricane rims just aching for these tires, so I can’t wait to get them mounted.  This should really make Biscuit ready for summertime explorations.  Thanks Mitch!

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Willys Shouldn’t Live in Cages — Victoria, BC circa 1990

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I think this image was snapped just over 2 decades ago outside of Victoria, BC.  That’s me in the picture, shocked at the life that poor jeep must endure.  I wanted to demonstrate the unethical treatment of this Willys.  Just look how tight the cage is!  With no place to move, to roam, to really stretch out, this poor Jeep was forced to live a semi-sheltered life outdoors, a prisoner to the whims of the weather.  And, Canadians are usually so nice!

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1948 Project Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500

There’s some value here.  Looks like a good cage and the body appears solid too.

“This is a 1948 CJ2A with a clear title. It is sitting on a DJ frame and has a center mount Dana 44 rear end. The floor boards are rusted but the toolbox and dash are good. The windshield frame,hood, fenders and grille are also good. Pretty nice rollcage. No drivetrain.”

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1946 CJ-2A Wenatchee, Wa $200

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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At $200 there’s some value.

“1946 Jeep Willys flat fender, body, and 3/4 ton running gear. Project. 886-0710”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/2174865247.html

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Half Cab for sale Belle Fourche, SD $200

January 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jim is selling a half cab at a good price.

He writes, “Half cab for a CJ 2A Willys jeep for sale.  Price is $200.00 or best offer.   More pictures available. Contact Jim at 605-210-0738.”

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Builds: Hugo’s CJ-3A in Uruguay

January 22, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: You can see the final build here.

A citizen of Uruguay, Hugo recently contacted me to appropriately correct me from confusing a town, Londrinha,  that doesn’t exist in Puerto Rico with one that does exist in Brazil (In this case, I believe I can blame Google Maps for my error!).

Because of this error, I got to know a little more about Uruguay, which it turns out I didn’t really know that much about.  One cool thing I learned is a hand was installed on (or more accurately into) the Punta del Este Beach in 1982 by Chilean artist Mario Irarrazabal.  He titled it the Monumento al Ahogado (Monument to the Drowned).  Apparently, he did another, different hand in a Chilean desert.

Hugo reports that the jeeping is excellent in Uruguay, though he hasn’t had much of a chance to jeep this summer (it is summer there of course right now), because his CJ-3A is currently dismantled in his garage for repair.  However, he did forward this picture.  Thanks for sharing!

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1963 FC-170 **SOLD**

January 22, 2011 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This sold at the FC Round up in March 2011.

Kevin is selling his FC-170.  He writes, “I have for sale a rust free 1963 FC170. This truck has been hit in the driver’s door, I have pulled out most of dent from the door, it still needs someone to repair the cab door opening and then fit the door. This is an old plumbers truck from California and is rust free, someone has installed a V-8 ford motor I think it is a 289 A real nice installation job It has a 4-speed transmission with 427 gears so it goes down the road real nice the dash has been changed out too not sure why but it looks cool almost factory. This truck runs and drives great I have driven it a number of times with the door off around my area. People tend to look at you funny driving around on the freeway without a driver’s door I’m asking $6200 or best offer. ”

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1942 MB Ramona, Ca **SOLD**

January 22, 2011 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

This body was widened 6″ … was it done because they could?  Also, the rear appears to have been cut and a custom extension added (I don’t think that’s the bolt on extender I’ve seen other some other jeeps).

“The body was widened about 6 inches by Southwestern College years ago. It really is a nice configuration. I have the original military air cleaner setup. It has been converted to 12-volt alternator electrical. The rest of the drive train is stock with the flathead four and works great. The tow bar works great and uses a 1 7/8″ ball. I am selling because I need the covered parking space and my son, who loved and cared for it, will be out of the country for years. Driven regularly. Clean title. 4-wheel drive works fine. Lots of fun! $3500 firm.”

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