Monthly Archives: March 2013

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Year? M-38 Sumter, SC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It’s got some parts, but hard to say just how much value there is.

“You are bidding on 1 complete Restorable M38 Willys Military Jeep for parts only with no title. The jeep has been converted to a 12 VOLT SYSTEM. The jeep has the front and rear ends, complete motor, transmission, transfer, radiator and body. This sale is for PICKUP ONLY, NO SHIPPING AND FOR THE USA ONLY!!!!!!!”

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Gobex Leisure Buggies – South Africa

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

gobex_logoUPDATE: The status of Gobex is unknown. Their website is no longer active.

Here’s a couple unusual fiberglass, rear engine powered jeeps sold by a South African company called Gobex.  These are updated versions of the VEEP.  This might make a fun, different, race jeep body.   The exchange rate between the US dollar and the South African Rand is approx $100 – R863, so the CJ2 Jade Jeep Kit costs R14,615 or $1697.68.

“MISSION:  To become the leading provider of beach buggies, both long wheel base and short wheel base units. We manufacture the popular CJ2 and CJ6 replica Jeeps.  The Company started in 1983 as Steve’s buggies on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal South-Africa. Over the years, as part of ongoing researh and development, a number of products have been refined and manufactured.”

http://www.gobex.co.za/index.htm

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I found this body, which I believe is a Gobex body and not a Veepster body, at this site.

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R&Ps New Dual Master Kit

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John Vahey, from R&P 4WD, and I have been exchanging emails ever since the company started advertising on eWillys. We finally got a chance to meet at Brian’s in Kennewick a couple days ago. John wanted to share with me R&Ps cool new Dual Master Kit for vintage jeeps. To help promote  its launch, R&P will be donating the kit as part of a contest eWillys will be holding next month. I’ll describe more about the contest later and will be announcing the winner at the Willys Spring Reunion in May (you won’t have to be at the reunion to win).

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One of the slick parts about this system is the simple way it mounts. You actually use the bracket itself as a template using the clutch bar (see pics below).  If you want to learn more, you can contact R&P at 503-557-8911 or through its contact page.

Brian mounted the kit and recorded his experience yesterday. He posted pictures and a review at his facebook group, Jeep Thing. Here is his review:

John said it would take about 4 hours. To the average guy, in his driveway, this job will take 4 hrs. The best part was the engineering and attention to detail, oh and the great directions. Hell the entire thing is great. NO frustration factor! This thing is a pleasure to install and looks very clean. R & P hit this one out of the park!”

Here the pictures Brian took of the mounting process. He is testing this out on his M-38A1 project.

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An inner frame shot of Brian’s M-38A1

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An outer photo of Brian’s M-38A1

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Brian removed the outer plate.

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Note how the bracket uses the clutch bar to line up the bracket in the proper place for drilling.

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Paper Wagon Model $7.00

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

Buz spotted this paper model of a Willys Overland Jeep Station Wagon at papercruiuser.com. You can even select the color.

http://papercruiser.com/?wpsc-product=willys-jeep-woody-wagon

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Photo of Flatbed Truck loading Jeeps on eBay

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

Nick spotted this unusual photograph of a flatbed truck lifting and loading M-38s onto an unknown transport.

“Shows a loader with 2 Jeeps, Fort Bragg, NC, backside has description w/ dates. 7×5 inches.”

View all the information on eBay

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Custom Jeep Golf Cart Little River, SC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

This is the most jeep looking golf car I’ve seen. They usually don’t sit so high.

“Custom Jeep body on a Club Car DS chassis.
Many custom parts.
10″ lift, 14″ tires, DVD player AM-FM-MP3-CD player New marine speakers
Diamond plate accessories,
New shocks, New suspension and most of all…brand new batteries.
One of a kind. a real headturner
Phone calls only…….I will not respond to emails.”

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1946 CJ-2A Mclouth, KS **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This looks good.

“Fully restored 1946 Willys CJ2A. Engine, gearbox, tranfer case all restored by professional shops. Frame/body paint/electrical by owner. Harvest Tan, correct color for 1946. Luzon Red wheels. Overdrive added when restored for better highway drivability. 5 new Firestone vintage truck knobby tires, has period turn signals and period heater installed. Under restoration 2000–2006, about 1000 miles on it since restoration. Located near Levenworth Kansas, can be seen by appointment.”

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1947 CJ-2A Vacaville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This needs some work, but looks like a good price.

“1947 Willys CJ2A
Ford V-6, C-4 automatic transmission, rear dana 44, front dana 30, front and rear posi 31″ TSL thornbirds, power steering, 4 wheel power disk brakes, tilt column, air compressor, welder, spring over, custom windshield, bikini top, full top with full doors.
This Jeep needs some TLC, not a basket case by any means, but does need a little work.
$4000 OBO May be interested in a trade.”

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1958 CJ-3B Winchester, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000

This looks good.

“Jeep is a great shape and has been taken good care of. It has 35,000 original miles. has new top and 6 ply tires. It even has the rear seat which is very rare.”

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1950 M-38 Nekoosa, WI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.

This looks solid, but I think the paint needs a closer look. It appears uneven just under the driver’s side mirror.

“This Jeep was part of a motor pool at an air museum for 20 years as a flight line/follow me Jeep. Go Devil motor runs great. No rust. ALL gauges and lights work as they should. Running on 12 volt, converted from 24 volt.
Great driver (a real head turner) as is, or an easy full restore.
$9,800. No trades. Will store until snow melts.”

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