Monthly Archives: October 2012

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Year? MB/GPW Hillsboro, OR **SOLD**

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1943 GPW Hillsborough, NH $10,000 & M-38 $75002500

This doesn’t run.  It is listed as a ’48, but has military rear hubs and body at there very least.

“1948 Willys Jeep. Needs restored. truck box sold separately. $1000 in tires and wheels.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Hotsprings, AR $1800

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This might be worth a look, but doesn’t run.

“This a 49 Willy’s Jeep Civillian, It does not run now but it wouldn’t take much, just needs a little carb work. The pictures pretty well show the condition, it would make a good restoration project or the parts alone are worth what I’m asking for the whole Jeep. I do not have the title but it can be aplied for easy enough. Asking $1800 obo. Call: 501-815-4585”

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3338421661.html

 
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1955 Model? Willow Springs, NC $1500

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No pics provided.

“1955 willys jeep for sale. all original except for seats. motor starts up and has only 38000 miles on it.need cash for bills first cash money takes it. call for details.919-609-6298

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3337137157.html

 
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Seep Pulling Trailer

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I ran across this photo of a Seep pulling a trailer from the water at the Army’s website.  The vehicle is pretty deep in teh mud.  I wonder if it made it out of that.

http://www.army.mil/article/72554/7_decades_of_growth__change/

 
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Jeep Mule Train at St. Simons Island in Georgia

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I put this together based on some research tonight.  If anyone has corrections or additions, please let me know.

For years, though I couldn’t say how many, Marvin Long ran a Jeep Train that was also known as the Mule Train. As these photos show, he used at least two different types of jeeps to pull a series of two wheeled carts along the beaches of St. Simons, Island.  At least one source mentioned the train rides were for going out to the beach to collect shells.  Whether this was the principle reason or just one of the events is less sure.  Whatever it was they got to do, the ride was popular, as this article from the September 6, 1952, issue of Billboard Magazine described:

An early Jeep train can be seen in this photo from a book called St. Simons Island by Patricia Morris, which was also made into a post card.  It looks like there might be a jeep all the way in the reason, too.

 The use of a CJ-2A was followed up in 1955 (or later) by a CJ-5. This image can be found at this website:  http://ga67.herobo.com/island6.html

Mr. Long arrived at St. Simons in the late 1940s to take over the stables there.  He managed these for decades.  The land (all or most of it?) on which the stables were situation has been turned into  the St.Simons Land Trust.

 

 

 
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Photo of Betty & Genes Fox Hole w/Jeep on eBay

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This is a neat photo.

“Greetings! The bidding is on a 3″ x 4.75″ vintage snapshot of ESSO GAS STATION DOG ON JEEP BETTY & GENE’S FOX HOLE VINTAGE SNAPSHOT PHOTO.”

View all the information on eBay

 
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June 1954 Roy Rogers Comic Book **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

According to the description, on the back of this comic book is a picture of Roy, Dale and Bullet in a Jeep.  No indication they are in Nellybelle or some other jeep.

“ROY ROGERS Western Comic Book, JUNE 1954, DELL Volume 1 No.78. 100% Complete With NO MAJOR DAMAGE, No Writing On Inside Pages. Comic Book Lays Flat, With No Water Or Mildew Damage. With Tight Spine. Very Nice Condition For Age. Some Covers May have Slight Minimal Nicks, Scratches, Minimal (slight) Spine Separation Etc., So See Scan For Details, As All Items Sold As Is, Due To Their Age. COMPLETE COVER SEPARATION WITH TIGHT SPINE AND ALL COLORFUL PAGES PRESENT, LAYING FLAT. The Rear Inside Cover Is An Ad For THE SCHWIN PHANTOM BICYCYLE, And The Rear Outside CoverShows Roy, Dale, And Bullet, In A Willys Jeep.”

 
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1945 MB Prior Lake, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The floor boards on this look pretty solid.

“This is a very complete 3-4-45 MB. Serial number is 422765. I have the original data plates as shown in the photo. Jeep is out of Wyoming so it has minimal rust. An easy restoration project! Engine is an MB engine but does not have a matching serial number. Correct T84 transmission and model 18 transfer case. Engine compartment is very complete and original. Strong running engine, carries 40 psi oil pressure at idle. Transmission and transfer case shift smoothly and do not make any funny noises.
The frame is in average condition for it’s age. Left rear upper shock mount is gone and a gusset plate has been welded in place. Looks to be an easy removal and there are two upper shock mounts included in the spare parts box to make the repair with. Front frame horns are in good shape. Have been boxed in but again, easy removal. Rear crossmember is damaged and will need replacing.
The steering bellcrank that should be on the axle has been converted to a cj3a type on the upper crossmember. Looks like it could be removed without to much difficulty.
I have installed a number of new parts to make it run and drive reliably. Here is the list: new deep mud exhaust system complete with a correct hanger kit, pedal shaft A495, Fuel pump and hose, fan belt, oil hoses, spark plugs, points, rotor, condenser, starter switch, z tube with seal kit, clutch link rod, generator pulley and a new battery. I have installed 4 new tubes and tires on original combat wheels and will include a 5th for the spare rim.
I will also include a new US made crossmember kit, a new US made front bumper and gussets along with the correct steering bell crank and bell crank repair kit.
All of the spare parts you see in the photos are included.
Clear Minnesota title.”

 
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1960 FC-170 Lake Crystal, MN $7500

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It’s not perfect, but sure looks good on the outside.

“1960 Jeep FC-170 forward control 4×4 truck in original running condition. Drivetrain is all original Willys model flat head inline six 226 engine. 3 SPD manual hi -lo transfer case. Has new all aluminum radiator with electric fan. Cab is in good condition with new paint. Glass is good. Box is a custom made with wood sides and steel floor. Cab interior has not been restored. Tires are good. Copy of original service manual goes with it. Odometer reads 54,935. Clear title $ 7,500. Please call 507-327- one334. Sorry no email or text”

http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/3336593072.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Mission Viejo, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

Here’s an interesting jeep. It has an unusual paint job, an unusual roll cage and unusual rear lights.

“SELLING MY 1947 WILLIES JEEP. HAS HAD A LOT OF CUSTOM WORK DONE TO IT AS WELL AS NORMAL REPAIRS. NEW INTAKE AND CARBURATOR. NEW FRONT BRAKES(DRUM STYLE) NEW CLUTCH NEW SEATS NEW STEREO JUST A FUN LITTLE PROJECT THAT I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE TIME TO FINISH.”

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