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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Looks like some rot near the front fender. Probably hasn’t run in a while.
“I have a Willys jeep, all original, engine and everything, needs work to get 5-10K just need cash and will not scrap it! Nine eight five 222 nine 147. Hate to let it go, but I am disabled and living on ss and it isn’t cutting it. Have to sale some toys”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Some value here.
“For sale or trade 1946 willys a great project to either restore or make a rock crawler. No motor or transmission it’s a little rough. But all in all a really cool toy. 1500 obo.”
No pics provided.
“I have for sale a 1948 Willy’s Jeep. Painted Camo, has all original everything. Runs good. Has been sitting for awhile. This was my dads retirement project to restore. But he passed away in Decemeber and we have decided to sell it. Please call or text me for pics. We are asking 4,000.00 OBO. THANKS!”
Sounds like a project. No pics provided.
“1957 Willys Jeep 2dr Wagon 4×4 manual transmission, all parts including engine included for restoration, and other miscellaneous items.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Does not run.
“This Jeep has been around in the family for years, has originals parts but outer body needs some work. Definitely a restoration project I would think, but everything still there. Is 4 wheel drive. It has 2-5 Gallon Gas Cans, Front mounted Winch, Soft cover with doors, Dual Gas Tanks, Oversize radiator, Center Mount double rifle Rack and Front row bar in and hitch in rear This would be great for someone who loves these kind of cars because they are collectibles. Has awesome engine, 327 bored over to 331, compression pistons 10 1/2 to 1, 8 cylinders, has hot rod engine, The jeep is mechanically sound. Low, low gears for climbing. It has been sitting for years, so it will need some work to start it up I would think. The drive frame is fine, engine frame, axle, etc. are all good. $2500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950
There’s some value here. No engine/tranny/tc.
“1947 Willys Jeep rolling chassis. No motor, trans, transfercase. Offset dana 44 rear, dana 25 front, 11″ brakes all around, swing pedals, full cage, tow bar. Comes with another frame cleaned up and ready to build (Old one has seen better days.) Also have CJ3A windsheild for it with good glass. $950 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/082014) It runs, but dies.
“1942 ford jeep, you don’t see many of these around anymore. It’s fun to have but don’t have time for it. It has a flat head 4 cylinder. It will run and idle for a little bit and then die. The fuel cell has some rust in it that clogs the lines. It would be a fun little project for someone. Comes with a roll bar that was made for it and a hard top. Thanks for looking.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/4427412895.html
UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
(02/26/2014) “1973 Hot Rod Mail Jeep Mopar 360 V/8 Fun Toy Sharp
This is a great running and looking custom Jeep Toy.
All fiberglass body with flip up front.
360 Mopar motor with 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
Air shocks all the way around.
Sunpro gauges, Lockair shifter.
Complete new brake system including master cylinder wheel cylinders and shoes.Fun to drive, this would make a great attention getter in front of a business as well.
It’s right hand drive and would be funny to put a fake scary or goofy driver on the left side.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
Has a variety of mods.
“I have a willys jeep for sale it has a 327 v8 with 3 speed transmission with hi low overdrive, runs and drives smooth, has tilt collum, clean oregon title, looking for 4750 obo or trade for your?”
<– Day 27 –Apr. 15th: Strolling Monterey | OVERVIEW | Day 29 – Apr. 17th: Revenge of the Sushi –>
World’s largest artichoke in Castroville
Monterey was our launch point today. Before we headed north, Ann submitted a request to re-photograph the western side of Fisherman’s wharf. It took a few wrong turns, a couple mistakes, and dumb luck to find a good spot from which to take the photos she wanted. That’s where we discovered a memorial to Father Juniper Serra (he was news to me) who was responsible for forming a variety of spanish missions along the coast of California. Unfortunately, he’s seems pretty forgotten in his current spot on Monterey.
A hazy Monterey morning.
With photographs snapped, we continued toward our second goal, Castroville.
Our drive from Monterey to Scotts Valley, Ca, on Wednesday.
As we approached Castroville, the highway was lined with never-ending fields. It had been six years since I’d seen these fields, as I used to live just north of them in Aptos, California. I’d driven through the fields many times and seen folks working the fields no matter the weather. It always looks like hard work, often they are hunched over for hours. Hoodies are a popular item, as they are loose, flexible and offer sun protection. Whether hot or cold, field hands wear them.
Eventually, we arrived in Castroville. Apparently, Castroville is famous for two things. 1) it is the birthplace of Norma Jean and 2) It is the self-proclaimed artichoke capitol of the world and holds an artichoke festival every year.
Norma Jean and artichokes came together in 1948 when Norma was named the very first honorary Artichoke Queen. History would show that such an honor didn’t keep Norma from leaving Castroville nor did it keep her from changing her name to the more familiar Marilyn Monroe.
We didn’t travel to Castroville to learn more about Marilyn, but rather to find the world’s largest artichoke. The area surrounding Castroville provides 75% of the domestically grown artichoke crop. The other 25% is grown in other areas of California.The unusual thing about the artichoke plant is it is basically a weed, a type of thistle. But, a yummy thistle it is!
The town of Castroville is pretty small, so it wasn’t hard to spot a giant artichoke once when we arrived (see photo at the top of the post).
We took some photos. Then, Ann spotted ‘Fried Artichokes’. She’d never had them, so we set about having some for an early lunch. We also added an order of spinach and artichoke dip. Life was good!
Fried artichoke hearts
Spinach and artichoke dip