Yearly Archives: 2012

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1963 FC-150 Elgin, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This needs assembly (drivetrain removed) and some work.

“This is a rare cab-over style Forward Control Jeep with a 2.3 liter F-head 4-cylinder engine, 3-speed T-90 manual transmission, and two-speed T-18 transfer case. I have a clear Texas title in my name. These unusual trucks draw a lot of attention.

The engine and transfer case have seen no use since being rebuilt and they are out of the vehicle, along with the gearbox (in other words, the truck is not drivable as is). Radiator is rebuilt. This truck was sold new in the Phoenix, AZ area and remained there with the original owner’s family (they owned the Jeep dealership) until I brought it to central Texas nearly six years ago, so body corrosion is minimal. Brakes are rebuilt with no miles on them. All window glass is good. Comes with new hoses, wiring harness, clutch, pressure plate, brakes, an alternator with conversion kit brackets, and the following extra items: a pair of doors in good condition, rear window glass, a bare cylinder head, an extra disassembled 3-speed gear box, vacuum brake servo, extra rebuilt generators, an extra starter motor, and various extra pieces of trim and small mechanical items. (more info on eBay)”

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1953 M-38A1 Sedro-Woolley, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This looks complete enough from the front that it might be a decent candidate for a restoration.

“I Have decided to part with my 1953 Willy’s M38-A1 Jeep…Not running…I have two 4 cly engines…a buick v-6 and some other parts.that i will sell for mor money..it has a rare alloy hard top…just call and i’ll tell ya what i know?..thanks.1500 firm.”

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1974 CJ-6 Prunedale, Ca **STATUS UNKNOWN**

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $6000

(06/30/2012) Here’s a nicely restored former Forest Service CJ-6.

“1974 Jeep Cj6 with 304V8
This Jeep is a barn find that I picked up when I lived in GA a few years ago. This CJ6 is a former US Forest Service vehicle so it is a rare survivor. The jeep sat in a barn for over 20 years and I repaired alot of things to get her on the road. All of the parts that I used were stock or NOS when I could get them. The only items that are not stock is the 2.5 inch lift springs and the 33×9.5 BFG All Terrains.
I have spare engine, axles, and many other parts that will go with the Jeep. This is prime canadate for someone to own a piece of history that will only go up in value.
email me with questions or for more photos”

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1954 Truck Bakersville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $6500.

(06/25/2012) This looks like a solid truck.

“1954 Willys Jeep Truck 4X4 Frame off restoration, V-8 Conversion to 283 SBC from ’65 impala. Lots of extra parts: paint, glass, carbs, engine, axles, transfer case, brake parts, axle parts, electrical parts. Parts truck (no title/junk) included. Very Nice.”

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Just a few Updates

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I’m taking a day off, so just a few updates this morning.

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1951 Salesman Quiz from a Willys Overland Training

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I found this quiz from a sales training meeting from 1951.  The quiz is available on eBay if you want to purchase it.  I had planned to create an interactive quiz, but for some reason my theme isn’t cooperating with any of the quiz templates.  Of course, I was disappointed, because I planned to have music, flashing lights, amazing colors, audio tracks, balloons, spaceships, prizes, and so much more . . . Instead, just use pencil and paper and imagine everything else  . . . And thanks to Colin for organizing the answers for me!!

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1. There are ……….. different Willys chassis.
(1) 2
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 8

2. In the Jeepster, the basic rugged frame is made …………………… to compensate for the open-type body.
(1) more flexible
(2) stronger
(3) more streamlined

3. Planadyne suspension provides a comfortable, big-car ride without ……………………..
(1) shock absorbers
(2) unsprung weight
(3) excessive weight and long wheelbase

4. Hotchkiss drive uses the car’s ……………………………… to transmit the push of the drive wheels to the total car.
(1) drive line
(2) rear springs
(3) torque tube

5. A measure of long clutch-life is ……………………, and on this basis, Willys clutches are outstanding.
(1) frictional area per horse-power handled
(2) horsepower per cubic inch of piston displacement
(3) area of clutch throwout bearing surface

6. The Hurricane engine’s ………………….. is in the cylinder head, resulting in better control of the temperature of the air-fuel mixture
(1) intake manifold
(2) carburetor
(3) exhaust manifold

7. The F-head design of the Hurricane engine permits ………………..
(1) a larger intake valve
(2) a smaller exhaust valve
(3) location of the exhaust valve in the cylinder head

8. The Hurricane engine has the high compression ratio of ………………… yet premium priced gasoline is not required.
(1) 7.2 to 1
(2) 7.4 to 1
(3) 7.8 to 1

9. In the Hurricane engine the arrangement of intake and exhaust valves is ………………..
(1) both in the cylinder head.
(2) both in the block.
(3) intake valve in head, exhaust valve in block.

10. On the basis of horse-power per cubic inch of piston displacement, the Hurricane engine is the ………………….full-sized American-built automobile engine.
(1) lightest-weight
(2) most efficient
(3) highest compression

11. All of the Willy chassis are designed and built …………….
(1) identical in construction.
(2) to do their particular transportation jobs.
(3) with excess weight to get comfort.

12. The Willys ………………… is universally recognized as the most dependable 4-cylinder, L-head engine in the history of American motor cars.
(1) Hurricane engine
(2) Lightning engine
(3) ‘Jeep’ “Go-Devil” Engine

Click here for the page of answers ===============>

 

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