UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
This will probably need work.
“willys 4 cylinder flathead welder. Ran and worked when last used and could again. Needs radiator repaired and exhaust. Asking $100/obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
This will probably need work.
“willys 4 cylinder flathead welder. Ran and worked when last used and could again. Needs radiator repaired and exhaust. Asking $100/obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.
There appears to be value in both of these.
“Body RUSTY and rusted out, Sitting for a few years-Suppose to run but I’ve never messed with it,
6-cyl motor, Hardtop, After market aluminum wheels, More WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-!!!—COME LOAD IT ON YOUR TRAILER-!!!–Good title-!!!Also have a late 40’s- early 50’s willys jeep 4-sale All there except motor–$1250.00
Maybe there are some useful parts.
“Rusty parts jeep 1947 mosty complete engine is seized NO TITLE 700 obo call or text 541-290-3853”
Bob spotted this one. Get it while it lasts.
“v6 2 wheel drive four wheel drive axle still in it, runs and drives call for more info 814-882-8631”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/09/2011) “Here are 2 1948 Jeep Willy’s. Your choice $1500 each, as is. We do have the motors and transmission for an extra $500 each. One trans has over drive and the other has a PTO. We have clear titles for both. If you are looking for a great project this is it! You get to customize the jeep the way you want! Call Adam for more information. (509) 833-5800”
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1948_Jeep_Willys_144784552
A couple of us commented on that Hotchkiss jeep that is for sale (view here). I mentioned that Hotchkiss didn’t start building jeeps in 1942, so I doubted the year. Alex noted that a variety of early jeep parts were recycled through the E.R.G.M. works at La Maltournee. Since it had been a while since I had checked out the Hotchkiss related m201.com website, I went there to learn more about the Maltournee jeeps, which are sometimes called “Malt” Jeeps.
Well, it turns out that the name “Malt” actually refers to four specific jeeps: Malt 1, 2, 3 & 4. According to m201’s website:
Jeeps re-manufactured from WW2 parts at La Maltournée are often referred to as ‘Malt jeeps’. However, the term more correctly applies to four specially prepared jeeps, Malt 1, 2, 3 & 4. These were used at shows where they would be driven into the arena by a team of four men who proceeded to dismantle the jeep. The parts were then passed through a small opening before being reassembled on the other side and finally driven back out of the arena – all in less than ten minutes! Various special modifications made this possible, e.g. the bodywork being divided into two parts.”
I searched and searched, but could only find one picture of a “Malt” Jeep, which is at the m201 site. Note there appears to be a seam in the body at the rear wheel well so it can be disassembled (SEE PIC UPPER LEFT). The bigger question is, what happened to those special jeeps?
I suppose it is similar to competitions like this back in 2009: http://www.ewillys.com/?p=39373
Or the more widely seen parade jeep that is quickly disassembled and re-assembled.
Or like this competition captured in Olyslager Organization’s book “The Jeep“.
Flatfender Willys owner Sam Thomas scaled back his projects for a while, but plans on creating a little busier shop. After doing some research, he believes he is the only flatfender-specific rebuilder and restorer left along the eastern slope of colorado now that Mile-Hi Jeep has closed. So, he is looking to hire a couple mechanics who are experts with older jeeps. If you are interested, call Sam at 720-841-0614.
If you have been reading eWillys for a while, you might have remembered Sam was working on a simple conversion process for adding a rack and pinion steering system to an older jeep. I will detail that tomorrow.
In the meantime, I wanted to share Sam’s recent project, a trailer designed specifically for carrying a jeep. Here are the specifics.
“TILT TRAILER SPECS
1. Two 5500 lb. Axels with brakes
2. Constructed of 190 seamless square tubing throughout.
3. All wiring runs inside tubing
4. All electrical is armored core electrical cable.
5. Tall lights enclosed in 3/8 channel
6. 20,000 lb. hydraulic Ram
7. Deck is redwood stained and sealed.
8. Square jeep fenders
9. Spring assist rear ramps
10. Bed is 14 X 8 Feet.
11. Front Aluminum utility box
12. Bulldog front hitch
13. Brake Away Brake system
14. All LED lights.
15. LoJack equipped
16. Powder coated
17. Wheel Bolt Pattern 5 on 5 1/2…Jeep
18. Side Pockets all the way around.”
If you want Sam to build you one, call him to learn more. What isn’t shown in the pictures is the canvas top and the kayak side racks (added specific for the owner of this trailer).
Steve spotted this former police jeep in India on fire. Nothing safer for kids to do than beat on a burning vehicle. I’m sure the toxic fumes aren’t too bad . . .
This shell might clean up ok … maybe for a fun project. It just looks pretty lonely out there.
“Some parts are good—-no motor or transmission. Call James at 928-240-4020.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $300
“Nice set of 4 – 10″ aluminum wheels! with lug nuts
10″ fits wide 5 lug Ford truck or Jeep Willys and others wheels old school western spoke rims with old 31 10.5 15 usable mud tires one tire leaks
300 cash takes”