Monthly Archives: February 2015

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Video of Jeeps in Amsterdam following WWII

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I spotted this Amsterdam video with jeeps on this Facebook page. It shows a jeep helping manage traffic following WWII.

 
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1945 MB Clinton, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

There looks to be value here.

“1945 Willys MB, ford 4cyl motor out of a 72 ford pinto, original t89 transmission, had it running, driving and stopping in the summer but the gas tank is disconnected at the moment. This Willys is solid but has seen its fair share of work in the past 70 years. Gas tank well and rear fender compartments are rotted everything else is solid. Front and rear bumpers are lally columns. There is NO TITLE and I do not believe it was ever titled it has been on a farm in MA since mid 70s and at a bear camp in Maine prior to that.”

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1944 Article on Jeep Testing at Washington State College

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In July 1943 the Ordnance Department released a jeep to the Washington State College (now University) for farm testing. A year later the College produced a bulletin titled “The Jeep as a Farm Truck-Tractor for the Post-War Period.” Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a copy of that document online. But there’s a hard copy at the WSU library (which is only a couple hours from me). Anyone have copy of that?

In August of 1944 the Spokesman Review published this article based on the information.

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1973 Photo of CJ-5 in Vermont on eBay

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This CJ-5 is shown navigating a closed road in 1973.

“1973 Jeep Drives Through Washed Out Road Windsor Vermont Press Photo”

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1953 Wagon Lewes, DE **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.

Looks real nice.

“1953 Willys Jeep Sport Wagon, completely restored. New tinted glass and window rubbers. New paint, new interior. 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive, over drive with high low. 4 cylinder engine, new 8 volt battery. New clutch, pressure plate, new wheel bearings, new tires. Too much to list call for additional details”

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1962 Truck Redmond, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $58,500

Beautiful truck.

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“For Sale $58,500.00
1962 Willy’s Pick-up, Creamsicle Orange and Pepper White Paint
Powder coated and Boxed Frame.
810 miles on 5.3 liter 2007 Flex Fuel 1500 Sub Chev
4L 60 Transmission from 07 Yukon, Twin Stick 300 Transfer case, 4.1 Low Gear Kit
Dakota Digital Dash with Hour Meter
16″ Chrome Nostalgia Lokar Shifter
3/4 Ton Running gear, Dana 44 Dana 60
Power Detroit Lock in Front, Detroit locker in back with 373 Gears Housing cut down
4 wheel disc brakes
Late model springs Jeep YJ Five Leaf in Front , YJ4″ Front rock ready
84 Toyota FJ 60 Power Steering Box
305 75/R6 Pro Comp Tires on 10” Steel Wheels

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1948 CJ-2A Lincoln, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

Lots of updates including a stretched body.

“Licence plated street legal 1948 CJ2A rock crawler. Owner built, streached frame and body 10 inches to allow comfortable seating in the corbeau suspension seats. 4.3L chevy fuel injected V6 turbo 350 transmission. Dana 20 T-case. Dana 44s front and rear, 4.88gears spool in the rear, detroit true track in front, on 35in wrangler MTRs. Warn rear bumper with a custom swing gate on it with a full size spare Full auto meter gauge set including speedometer. Full roll cage 6 point to the frame, not to the body. This Jeep is ready for the trail right now! Has been on the Rubicon trail several times, a well as the Fordyce trail. I am 6 foot tall and can be in the Jeep all day and be very comfortable. This Jeep is perfect for a weekend trip on the trail fot two, but there is a back seat for two kids. I have a small rack on the top to tie gear down to. I have lots of photos. Please no low ballers!! only serious inquiries please!”

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1969 Commando Kingstown, RI eBay

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Seth spotted this beautiful Commando.

“This 1969 Jeepster Commando has been restored to a high level of quality, with many performance enhancements. Low production (1450) in the last year that Kaiser made the Jeep. Features include 252 CID V6 with Edelbrock Performer intake and camshaft, New Holley 4 Barrel carb, Unilite distributor, Turbo 400 automatic transmission, Front Dana 30 open knuckle pow er lock,dual clutch posi with auto locking hubs, rear axle Dana 44 Detroit locker, 4 wheel disc brakes, New Springs, New Shocks, New Sway Bar, New Power Steering, New Fuel Tank, New Weather stripping, New Upholstery, New Carpet, New Glass. In addition I have added a Multi-zone alarm system, and a New Stereo CD Radio with Bluetooth. The Paint is new, as are the tires. The engine compartment is nicely detailed with chrome accents. In all a beautiful classic 60″s Jeep to bring to car shows or every use every day. ”

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1958 FC Fire Jeep Bay City, MI $6900

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6900.

This Fire truck looks to be Jim Dobson’s FC. In the newest ad, there have been firetrucks from Dobson’s Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum that are now for sale. You might have remembered our visit to the museum in 2013.

WILLYS FIRE TRUCK, HAVE ALL PARTS NEW MOTOR, VERY RARE, 1958 VALLEY FIRE COMPANY BAY CITY MICHIGAN TWO CABS NICE PROJCT TRUCK, 1916 REPUBLIC CHEMICAL TRUCK, 1OF2 VIN # AL 913 $25,000 1927 MODEL T MIDGET VAN MADE IN FINALY OHIO VIN # AA1304.”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/4862240479.html

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Here are some other vehicles that appear to be for sale:

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1946 CJ-2A w/ Trailer Roberts, IL eBay

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Includes a trailer.

“Up for auction, 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep with a Bantam Trailer BARN FIND.  This little Willys is in good shape with some rust, she does run but a little rich, she will need the carb tuned up.  The battery is no good, she drives, shifts in high low and all of the gears and stops.  She needs a new home, you see I’m in the National Guard and will be attending a lengthy resident course, so she doesn’t need to be sitting in the Barn for another year.  Someone needs to restore her and enjoy taking weekend rides in the summer.  She is civilian, but has some military items that come with her, such as a Jerry can with spout, extra (3) non directional tires, shovel, fuel can mount, spare tire mount, machine gun mount, two military tool boxes and I will even throw in an old army field desk.  I have an old school bus seat that I was going to cut down and use as a back seat that comes with her.  All the tires are holding air and in decent shape.  The Bantam trailer is also a restoration project, does have a new tail light and the tongue stand is with her.  I always wanted to get this project going and put these two items together, I think it would be pretty fun, but out of time and my military career and retirement take priority.”

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