Monthly Archives: November 2012

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1959 “Surf” Wagon Ventura, CA Trade for Motorcycle

• CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

No pics provided.

“’59 Willys that has been stored. Runs great but needs brakes bled. On current Calif. Nonop in My Name. I have owned this truck for 10 years. STRONG 327 VETTE motor, all other running gear is stock. 4WD $6000 obo *805*Seven Nine Four *8604 Or possible interesting motorcycle trade ”

http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/3418817449.html

 
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1963 CJ-3B Staunton, VA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250

(03/11/2012) “For sale: 1963 CJ3b
This CJ is among the last of the Willys branded ever made. There has been 3 owners in its lifetime. The Jeep was redone in the early 80s by the second owner. I got this Jeep 6 years ago.
This is a project.
I am roughly 60-70% done with it. I rebuilt the engine, transmission, transfer case, both differentials, upgraded the brakes (everything new), painted the frame with rust inhibiting paint, and a few other thing here and there.

What need to be done to finish this project is to finish installing some of the drive-line components, steering parts would need to be replaced ($15 for a tie rod end), cooling system installed, some bodywork, and the electrical system.

The body is rough, however replacement bodies are available. the hardtop is solid and all glass is in good shape.

I have almost everything one would need to finish this project, and all will go with.

This CJ is a rare find. It would be a perfect project for someone just getting into working on cars and trucks as a hobby, or someone who would lake to make it into an off road toy (as I was doing) This Jeep has a clear title and would be easy to get it back on the road. Parts new and used for these Jeeps are readily available.”

 
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Todd Hansen’s Body Found

• CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE:  Sadly, Todd Hansen’s body was located. You can read more here.
http://www.ocregister.com/news/hansen-378206-county-body.html

 

 
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Lafian FC Power Hoe Article

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig has just posted the Antique Automobile Club of America’s article about the Lafian FC Power Hoe.  It’s an interesting article with some good photos.

http://thefcconnection.com/the_lafian_powerhoe.htm

 
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Alternative Energy for German Cars during WWII

• CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

After reading the Blitz Buggy article last night, I read through the remainder of the 1943 Liberty Magazine.  I found one of the articles very interesting, though it has nothing to do with jeeps.

Called “Motoring in Germany”, the article describes how gas rationing led to the conversion of automobiles into “gazogenes”, or vehicles powered by wood, gas, charcoal, and coke-burning.  The cars either towed trailers or had washing-machine sized attachments added to the back. Here’s the page below.

 
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MA Jeeps Book from Wings and Wheels

• CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Roberto forwarded a link about a book published by Wings and Wheels out of the Czech Republic called “MA Jeeps in Detail”.  It looks like a good book.  496 Czech Korunas is approx $25 US.

Learn more about the book here: http://wwpbooks.com/product.php?id_product=223

You can find more jeep books here:   http://wwpbooks.com/search.php?tag=Jeep

 
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1947? “CM 120” Plastic Jeep on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s a rare plastic jeep (at least I’ve never seen one). It includes a rough box.

“For Auction is a HP, Vehicle, made by California Molders Inc. ,that I found at a local estate. It is still in the original box; but, the box is in poor condition. It is as follows:

The New Civilian Jeep”-5.5″-in working order-jeep windshield folds down-the tiny pin, of the tailgate hinge, is broken; but,the tailgate will stay closed-marked: “CM 120″.”

View all the information on eBay

 
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Even Jeepers Need Their Vitamin C . . .

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

Here’s an ad for Florida Grapejuice that includes a jeep.

“Here is a hard to find WWII era advertisement for the Florida Citrus Commission. This great Print Ad was removed from a vintage 1944 Magazine.

Page is about 9 3/4 inches by 13 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Gilbert, AZ **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“1948 CJ-2A Restored in early 1990 by Willys of Milwaukee Wis. The vehicle is a driver quality and not a show vehicle. It has new tires, brakes, shocks and springs all around. It has a 12V. electrical system. The rest of the vehicle is original. It runs good and is a lot of fun to drive. I used it for an airport car for the past 5 years and have given up flying so I no longer need my toy. This car gets tons of looks and always gets comments and brings back lots of memories. The drive train is solid but like any vehicle that is 64 ears old it does have some minor drips, not really leaks. I have 4 extra wheel rims that are included and a canvas top that came with the car when I bought it. I am taking a $4,000 loss on this car from my investment. Buyer must make arrangements for shipping, I will assist in any way I can to make it as easy for the buyer as I can. The vehicle is available for inspection and I can store it for up to 6 months if necessary.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Brigantine Beach, NJ eBay

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, trailer • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This includes a trailer and scooter.

“3-PIECE SALE. ALL 3 ITEMS: WILLYS JEEP,TRAILER,AND SCOOTER
ENGINE:ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER WILLYS FLAT ENGINE, NICE RUNNING-12 VOLT CONVERSION.STARTS,RUNS,SHIFTS & STOPS VERY WELL.PO STATES A REBUILD,IT RUNS LIKE IT,BUT I CANT CONFIRM.ENGINE HAS NO KNOCKS,TAPS, OR RATTLES.FRESH OIL CHANGE.STRONG RUNNING ENGINE.NO LEAKS OR PUDDLES.A SPOT OR DRIP SHOWS ONCE IN A WHILE.TRUE MILAGE UNKNOWN ON THIS NEARLY 65 YO. JEEP.TURN KEY-STARTS RIGHT UP.

TRAILER: M 100 REPLICATE,DRESSED AS QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY HAULER.LIGHTS ON TRAILER ARE NON-OP.PINTLE CONECTIONS.TIE DOWNS,SMALL SHOVEL AND LARGE METAL SUPPLY BOX.

SCOOTER MADE TO RESEMBLE THE U.S. ARMY CUSHMAN MODEL 53 PARATROOPER SCOOTER FROM WW 2. A NICE TRIBUTE TO OUR PARATROOPERS OF THE ARMY AIRBORNE. More information on eBay.”

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