UPDATE: **SOLD**. These were manufactured by Cutlas.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
1947 CJ-2A Mt. Shasta, CA $4300
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/20/2015) Runs and drives.
Custom rims and wheels, also original wheels, soft top and sides, new leather front and back seats. All original, no body rust and running.’
Leigh’s Trip Through Australia Part II
This is Part II of Leigh’s trip across Australia in a 1944 Ford GPW. Read Part I here.
Leaving early we travelled to Peterborough in the southern Flinders Ranges. Peterborough developed from a small country town to a major regional centre with the coming of the railways in1881 and was the largest railway depot outside Adelaide, with huge workshops, a 23 bay roundhouse and a 3 gauge turntable, sadly increasing motorisation led to the demise of the railways and after the closure of the line in the early 1990’s all that remains is the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre housed in the original workshops and depot. www.steamtown.com.au
Once again the weather was best described as “ordinary” as we travelled through the small townships of Orroroo and Wilmington to arrive at Quorn in the late afternoon where we camped in dismal conditions at the Town Oval and had our evening meal supplied by the Community Sporting Assoc.
That night was spent clinging to our mattress as un-seasonal gale force winds and driving rain hammered the campground, fortunately it cleared slightly by morning and we set off damp and weary for Alpana Station. (station in this instance is the equivalent of an American Ranch) Established in 1878, Alpana spans 60,000 acres however can only support around 3000 Merino sheep due to the arid nature of the country.
The route taken was via Kanyaka ruins and Brachina Gorge where once again it rained heavily and made conditions difficult, so much so that in the evening the road was officially closed to traffic.
Kanyaka Station was established as a cattle station in February 1852 by Hugh Proby. The Flinders Ranges is very dry country, so it is both tragic and ironic that on 30 August 1852, Proby drowned when he was swept from his horse crossing the swollen Willochra Creek while trying to herd a mob of cattle during a thunderstorm.Under subsequent owners, the station grew in size until it was one of the largest in the district with 70 families living and working there. Because of the difficulties of transport, the station had to be very self-sufficient and Kanyaka station grew to include a large homestead, cottages for workers, workshops, huts and sheds, mostly built from local stone due to limited supplies of workable local timber. Severe droughts resulted in massive losses of stock and eventually the station was abandoned. Due to its stone construction, many of the buildings survive today as ruins and are a popular tourist attraction.

Kanyaka homestead
Once again camp was set up in the rain at Alpana Station, tomorrow on to the small settlement of Blinman.
Ranch Tour Via Jeep in Julian, CA
I ran across this ad for a jeep tour in eastern San Diego County, California.
“Hello there! I am here to tell you theres a new adventure in eastern San Diego. It takes place on a very private ranch on the outskirts of Julian. We are offering private weekend jeep tours, to discover an unseen landscape not before explored. This is the first year it is ever being done. We will travel through select areas of julian, to wine taste, have a delicious lunch, or even to the local brewery. We will then travel through the oldest apple/pear orchard in Julian. Then the last stop to view old growth trees and views of the ocean from the mountain with which most the wildlife will be seen. There will be a daytime tour and an evening tour in your choice of Jeeps! Give us a call/email or text for more information, we look forward to hearing from you!”
1954 CJ-3B Landrum, SC **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Has some funky steps on the side and a few other mod, but may be a good price.
“Selling my 1954 CJ-3b to free up some garage space. Runs and drives great, I drive it all around town. Has new battery, tail gate, tail lights, best top seats all the way around, freshly rebuilt transmission and transfer case, brand new 33×12.50×15 tires with new white rims. Has 52,xxx original miles and a clear title. Perfect cruiser.
1963 FC-170 Wrecker Cannon Falls, MN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a nice rig.
” Up for Auction is a 1963 FC-170 wrecker. I’ve decided it was time to let someone else have some fun with this very unique piece of Jeep history. Everything works on the truck. It’s been in the shed for the last 6 years only taken out one or twice during the summer to cruise around a little It runs and drives. This last winter was not good when I opened the shed in the spring I found that the two side windows cracked and something dinged the cab, it will need a tune up as it runs a little rough.”
1953 CJ-3A Minneapolis, MN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was part of an estate sale.
“1953 Willys Jeep available at estate sale at 10140 Jody Ave. Ct. No., Grant (Stillwater).
Runs great! Can be seen Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12. 9am-4pm”
1947 CJ-2A Prospect, OR $3200
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.
(08/20/2015) Needs some work.
“47 Willys cja2 jeep, runs good, 4wd and hi low works. New carb, fuel tank, fuel lines, ignition system, belt, wiring, tires. Has tow bar. Needs some work, brakes, body. Fun for hunting or playing in the woods. Have title in hand, not registered for the street but could be.”
1955 M-38A1 Elk Grove, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $7000
Looks in good shape. It’s missing a few details.
“4-cyl
New Driver, Passenger and Rear Seats
New Top
New Tires (includes spare)
New Tail Lights and Reflectors
New Wind shield wiper motors
New Brakes
“Some” Engine work
Asking $7000 OBO”
1952 CJ-3A Chico, CA Bidcal.com Auction
This is up for auction. http://bidcal.com/index.php
“1952 Willy’s Jeep up for auction!!
Saturday, September 12th – Tuesday, September 15th – Chico, CA
1952 Willy’s Jeep
Odometer Indicates: 332 miles – Not Orignal Miles
Features: 4 Cylinder, 4 WD, 3 Speed Manual Transmission, Overdrive, High/Low Gear, Warn 8,000lb Winch, Front Tow Bar, New Seat Covers & Top
Comments: Starts and Runs. Currently Registered.”