I got busy on other projects last night, so just a few posts today.
Just a few posts today
October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Craig travels over Black Bear Pass in Colorado
Craig has a chance last month to make a trip into the mountains of Colorado. He thought everyone would enjoy these pics, which are beautiful!
“Here’s some pictures of our trip to Black Bear road on 9/21/12 . The Jeep shown is a 1978 Wagoneer converted into a tour jeep. It has been in service since 1978. I’m going to try to put together something on my site maybe. It’s not FC related but has to do with the history of my tour jeep. I might have some time this week before we leave for our vacation. Some factoids; Wild Bill has been down Black Bear more than any other person living or dead, upwards of 2000 times. He’s been driving for the company for about 34 years and drove for others and personally drove the area 10 years before. We were there at the height of the Fall colors out there! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! I put some descriptions on the titles of the pictures. The switchbacks are below the steps of Black Bear and both are past the summit. Once you pass the summit Black Bear turns into a one way trail as passing is obviously impossible to do on the trail from that point on.”
Here is the Tour Jeep:
Below is a view of Telluride, Colorado
Black Bear’s swtichbacks:
Wild Bill
Black Bear Pass at 12,840 Feet
Another View of Black Bear’s Switchbacks
This is a 900 foot drop. Tread carefully!
Steps of Black Bear
Paper Models at Papercruisers.com
October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: papercruiser. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Patrick forwarded this website. According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan. He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper. Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize. He sells the models for $7.00.
Extended CJ-2A in Spain, but there is a small problem . . .
Roberto’s friend Mr. Paco, has run into some bureaucracy trying title his Jeep. I will let Roberto explain the details.
Let me introduce you the Willys CJ2A jeep owns by my friend mr. Paco, who lives at Valladolid, Spain. The jeep was found years ago at a farm (barn find!!!) and have belonged to an aristocratic dame, if I´m not wrong.
As you could see in the pics, it has a very curious extended body conversion with short hard-top and that´s the reason to ask your help. We would like to know if this kind of conversion could be done at the States as an extra ordered by the customer, or the institution which imported to Spain. Paco wants to get a tittle for his jeep as an historic vehicle and it seems that here, he needs to claim that this kind conversion was made at the factory. I mean, that this characteristic is “historical”. If not, he should modify again it to be a standard CJ2A jeep…Absurd, and illogical, as the guy who has pointed him this doesn´t care about the possibility of a local conversion made at Spain…isn´t would be this “historical” too? Burocracy, absurd and illogical burocracy…
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Willys%20CJ2A%20jeep%20Paco/?albumview=slideshow
I responded to Roberto writing that while I knew a small outfit in California created CJ-2Ls by expanding the middle of some CJ-2As, I was not aware of any aftermarket group nor any Willys option to have the bodies extended in the rear (despite plenty of examples of jeeps that have been extended in the rear). Does anyone else know anything different?
Here are some examples of jeeps extended at the back.
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/28/1950-cj-3a-heber-city-ut-3500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/06/1953-m-38a1-hamilton-mt-5500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/16/year-flattie-phoenix-az-3750/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/05/1946-mbgpw-murphys-ca-2500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/10/22/1945-gpw-ceres-ca-2850/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/27/1947-cj-2a-with-extended-rear-ramona-ca-ebay/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/05/1946-cj-2a-phoenix-az-3150/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/01/29/1963-dj-picture-rocks-az-2000/
http://www.ewillys.com/2010/11/26/army-depot-dj-3a-alexander-city-al-ebay/
1941 Ford GP at Photobucket
October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I ran across these images of ‘swedeherbie’s’ 1941 Ford GP project. He has posted over one hundred pictures.
View all the images at Photobucket
1975 CJ-5 Fire Jeep Thorndale, PA **SOLD**
October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.
Thanks go to Steve for spotting this jeep on municibid.com. Plenty of details provided, though the pics aren’t the greatest.
“The Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company is selling a 1975 Jeep CJ-5 previously utilized as a brush fire unit. This vehicle is owned by the original owner and it was delivered on June 7, 1975. The configuration into a brush fire unit was completed by the Brush Buggie Corporation prior to delivery. Configurations included the integrated roll cage, water tank, extended front bumper with fire pump, and emergency warning lights and sirens. The vehicle was refurbished in May of 1993 by Fire Company members.
Specifications:
1975 Jeep CJ-5
258 Cubic-inch 4.2 Liter Straight 6
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Manufacturer Date of Jeep: February 1975
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A Tires
Size: LT235/75/R15
Tread Depth:
Driver’s Side Front: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Front: 18/32”
Driver’s Side Rear: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Rear: 18/32”
GVW: 5,500 lbs
250 GPM Gorman-Rupp Exhaust Powered Centrifugal Pump powered by a 9 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4 cycle motor (Rebuilt during May 1993 Refurbishment)
110 Gallon UPF Poly Tank (Added during May 1993 Refurbishment)
Hannay Electric Hose Reel with 100 feet of Garden Hose
Mileage: 13,625 (As of 9/23/2012)
Inspection Expiration: April 2012
Front Axle Rebuilt: May 1993
Ball Joints and U-Joints Replaced: May 1993
Shocks Replaced: May 1993
Steering Dampener Replaced: May 1993
Re-sprung Leaf Springs: May 1993
Radiator Replaced: November 20, 2008
Fuel Pump and Filter Replaced: March 14, 2009
Equipment Included:
– Federal AeroDynic Lightbar
– Federal 100 Watt Dynamaxx Siren Speaker
– (2) Brush Rakes
– (1) Spade Head Shovel
– (1) Pulaski Tool
The water tank has a 1-1/2” inlet for filling the tank. Pump provides water to hose reel as well as 6 foot garden hose stored under the passenger’s seat. Vehicle is capable of “pump and roll”.
Damage includes a tear on the driver’s seat upright portion, a small tear in the passenger’s side seat upright portion, a dent on the passenger’s side front fender, and dent on passenger’s side jamb.”
Old Jeep Carnival Ride found in 2011 at Garage Sale
The folks at Billy Bob and Company documented a carnival ride discovered at a local garage sale. I wish I found garage sales that good!
This link shows a photo of a little girl riding what appears to be the same ride.
New Pedal Jeep for $199.95
October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Buz spotted this pedal car at genuinehotrod.com.
“Hit the trails! This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”
http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car
1953 CJ-3B Grenada, CA **SOLD**
October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks like a good price.
“This is a 1953 cj3b. Its has a rebuilt 134f head , the original motor. Its has the t18 3 speed tranny and the duel stick transfer case. has warn hubs, an 8000 puond warn winch, the tires are bfg mud terrians with about 80% on them. This is a great jeep to go hunting,a project, or just to cruise around.It runs great”
1953 CJ-3B Big Bear Lake, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Another nice CJ-3B.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B,Buick V-6 w/RV Cam,4 Barrel on Alum. Intake,Headers,HEI Dist.Rebuilt T-90 w Warn Overdrive,27 front,44 rear,4 Wheel locking Hubs,10″ Brakes,Wagoneer springs,Saginaw Steering,tilt GM column,Heater/Defroster,BMW front seats,stock type rear seat,locking boxes in back,Air Compressor and rear bumper tank.Swingout spare tire mount,1 year old paint,soft top &surry top.Elect. Wipers,Like new Tires(all 5).Rare jeep,1st year of the High Hoods.”
