Monthly Archives: October 2012

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1942 GPW Parts Ellensburg, WA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This is a project.

“1942 Ford GPW omix-ada Body kit,Complete with tub,fenders,hood,grill,windshield frame,Bow kit.
This is all Brand new,was going to do a project but changed my mind,also have complete drivetrain minus the engine.
Front and rear axles,trans,transfer case
The following parts are all new in box:
Pressureplate,clutch,throwout bearing
12v distributor
tail lights
headlight buckets
ign.switch
ammeter
dimmer switch
12v Wiper kit
12 circuit Painless wiring kit
Free and clear Title and plates
Local pickup preferred but can
Can negotiate pick-up”

 
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1961 CJ-5 Dallas, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2350.

Mark just posted this today at sellajeep.com

“Desert Tan, 30″ mud tires, F-Head, 4 Cylinder, rebuilt new brakes and fuel pump. Runs good. Does need carb work.”

 
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1962 Trucks Thatcher, AZ $3000

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UPDATE:  Did I mention these were trucks?  Even though I meant trucks and thought trucks, somehow my fingers wrote wagons . . .

Ray’s got two Trucks for sale.

“Buy 1 get 1 Free!! 1962 Willys Truck, 226 running engine, needs brakes work, minimal rust. Clear title. Will throw in 1949 parts truck, no title, no engine, has running gears. $3000.00 in Thatcher, Arizona. 928-651-5603”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/3346754745.html

 
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Swamp Buggy Orlando, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1000.

Would saying this needs work be an understatement?

“WILD SWAMP BUGGY ON WILLYS JEEP FRAME.**ROLLER** HAS ALL DRIVETRAIN PARTS EXCEPT MOTOR (HAD PINTO MOTOR, DOES NOT RUN) ANYONE WITH FAB SKILLS CAN MAKE THIS INTO A SICK OFFROAD CRUISING RIG.”

 
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Popular Science Compares Winches (in 1974)

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From the April 1974 Issue of Popular Science comes this comparison of winches of the time.  The analysis included the chart below coupled with three examples of creative winching.

View the issue of Popular Science on Google

Creative solutions for winching:

Comparing mechanical and electrical winches:

 
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1943 June Motor Age Magazine on eBay

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Here’s a rare magazine that shows Hitler falling out of a jeep.

“JUNE 1943….MOTOR AGE MAGAZINE…FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICEMEN……GREAT COVER SHOWING HITLER FALLING OUT OF JEEP…..SOME SOILING AND WEAR AND A CREASE DOWN THE CENTER, BUT GREAT OLD MAG… PAGES ARE WHITE AND BINDING STILL TIGHT…LOTS OF GREAT OLD ADS….GREAT OLD AUTO MAGAZINE….”

View all the information on eBay

 
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1949 Jeepster Brochure Targeting Women on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Artists/Drawings, Features, Women & Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an unusual brochure that appears to target women.

“You are viewing an original 1949 Willys-Overland Motors Jeepster lithographed sales brochure.  It is numbered VJ 3M-I-500M-4-49.  There is a small tear at the bottom of it near a sticker that was used to seal it.  It is in good condition otherwise.

It measures 4″ by 7″ when closed and opens to 8″ by 14″.”

View all the information on Ebay

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1948 CJ-2A Salem, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This looks like a good rig.

“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep – This is an off chassis complete restoration. The frame is perfectly straight and solid. This jeep was very well taken care of and cared for. All the parts in this jeep are just about brand new. Transmission and transfer case have all new parts where needed. The engine is a rebuilt by professionals and only has 288 miles on it. The 9″ brakes have been replaced with 11″ drum brakes both front and rear, all parts are new. It also has a duel bowl master cylinder – new. It has new front and rear leaf springs and accessories. Bumpers are new, front and rear. The engine has been converted to 12 volt system. It has a brand new carburator, radiator and various engine parts. It has a warn Husky overdrive – New/Rebuilt. It has all new gauges, tinted glass in windshield, steering box has been rebuilt, and windshield wipers are new. The heater box runs awesome – it throws out plenty of heat. Shocks are new front and rear, tires and rims are new – BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A L-235/85R 16″. It has a complete original reproduction brand new wiring harness from Maine Vintage Wiring Harness Company. It also has an electric fuel pump which runs perfectly. The body is straight as an arrow with base coat clear coat paint. Many other new parts, too many to list. This vehicle can be inspected by anyone interested local to Salem, New Hampshire. I do have the original rims and tires that came with the vehicle, they will go with it. It also comes with a grey bikini top not shown in photos. The overall condition of this jeep is next to perfect. The jeep rides very well, the shifing gear box is tight and the overdrive is great. This jeep is a real head-turner. It’s great at the beach, people keep asking me hundreds of question when I pull in.”

 
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VEEP for sale Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: VEEP (VW Jeep), Scamp, Others • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

I don’t know if it is for sale or not, but it is one of the nicer ones.

 
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1946 CJ-2A Newcastle, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4500

(09/03/2012)  “Buick 231 v-6 with electronic ignition system, Edelbrock cam/manifold/carb, flowmaster exhaust. sm465 4 speed transmission, model 18 transfer case, pto overdrive. Rancho shocks and springs, GM power steering and tilt wheel column, power brakes with upgraded drums (11in front, 12in rear), and rear line lock. Full roll cage, reinforced frame, Bestop seats and soft-top, updated wiring and gauges. 31×10.5r15 A/T tires with lots of tread. Great flatfender trail jeep. Please call or email with any questions.”