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UPDATE: Was $2750. **SOLD**
(09/07/2015) Has no title, but certainly is restorable.
“have an early ’46 willy cj2a column shift jeep…starts, runs good, drives, shifts…tranny + t/c work as they should…brakes not working…12volt…15″wheels…some tin work done, more needed…1 spot on frame needs repair (see pic)…odometer still working + reads 9598 miles…wouldn’t take much to be a driver…solid rare jeep to restore…sold with bill of sale”
This is Part IV of Leigh’s trip across Australia in a 1944 Ford GPW. Read Part III here.
Map showing the trip from Montecollina to Cordillo Downs
Leaving Innaminka
Once more the weather was fine as we set off for Innaminka, although this was to be the un-doing of one of the Jeeps as the temperature reached 35 deg C (95 deg F) and combined with the hard going it cracked a cylinder head, yet another MB (Toyota engined) had electrical & clutch trouble, hitting a wash away in the road a bit hard the front diff knocked the alternator & clutch slave cylinder off! Temporary repairs were carried out and they left the convoy to head for home, arriving safely several days later we heard.
Road to Innaminka
Innaminka has a permanent population of about 12 residents and is nestled on the Cooper Creek 1065 km (660 ml) north-east of Adelaide and 459 km (285ml) from Lyndhurst up the Strzeleki Track. The actual “track” was originally blazed by Harry Redford, a cattle thief while droving 1000 head of stolen cattle from central Queensland to Adelaide. He was subsequently caught but due to his heroic efforts in establishing a new route was pardoned and later became one of Australias greatest drovers.
Innaminka Road
Innaminka is best known for the tragic death in 1861 of explorers Burke & Wills on the banks of the Cooper Creek. The full story can be found here.
Burke’s Grave
As the next day was a lay day an impromptu fishing competition was held on Cooper Ck with several Yellowbelly Perch being taken, It was here also that our clutch began to make strange noises, due I thought to the ingress of dust into the spigot bearing – more of this later.
Cooper Creek Yellow Belly
Ex Australia Army International crossing Cooper Creek.
In the following days we visited Burke’s grave & the Dig Tree, Montkeleary Creek, home to millions of friendly flies, so bad you had to wait untill dark to cook & eat, then along the Arrabury Rd toward Cordillo Downs. First leased in 1875, by the turn of the century Cordillo Downs was running more than 85,000 sheep. During this time Afgan camel teams hauled stores to the station from Farina and returned with wool the round trip taking two months.
Today Cordillo runs only cattle with approx 7000 head of poll Hereford cattle on the 7,900 square kilometer (4908 sq. ml) property. Next we head for Birdsville via Cadelga Ruins.
Read Part V Here
I wonder whatever happened to Bessie Harris?
“1943 Press Photo Bessie Harris Works at Richmond Ford Plant Making Jeeps
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 7 x 9inches. Photo is dated 7-8-1943.”
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Includes a new body.
“I have a 1949 Willys CJ3A for sale, approximately 26K original miles. It runs, but needs a gas tank and a battery, among other things. The body is fair, the floors are shot, but it comes with a new steel body that has been primered to keep it from rusting. The brakes are fairly frozen, but I was able to get it up onto a trailer when I bought it last fall. It has been stored in a garage since that time.
I have lost my storage space and need to sell. Asking $2,000 or best offer. The new steel body alone is worth $2500. No tire kickers please. Located Skaneateles. I do not have a title for this so it is being sold as a parts vehicle only.”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5220306572.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Includes a plow. Looks like a good price.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A. 4 cylinder. 6 volt. Runs well. Most everything works. With electrically operated Meyers plow (12 volt). Some rust. Would be a great classic to restore.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(09/14/2016) Looks solid.
“M38 Willys Jeep restored to original. Classic Korean War era. $7500.00.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $18,000
Glenn forwarded this ad. Not many of these around in the states. I believe the proper name for this is an MK2/3 British Ferret Armored Scout Car. This may be missing the turret on top. Here’s an example of one with a turret.: http://www.track-kickers.com/images/mkferret23-main.jpg
“selling my British scout car runs and drives perfect no rust contact6 me only if you are interested in buying for 18.000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/06/2015) Needs a little work, but it sounds like it may run.
“1963 jeep van,very rare , only 100 built, divorce forces sale, needs clutch,and a few other minor things to run call”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $425.
The paint and wording appear in good shape.
“Vintage Jeep Pedal Car from 1950’s . Original condition.,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $4500.
Some items don’t work.
“1960 RARE WILLYS JEEP – CJ6
THE GOOD:
This Jeep has been owned by me since 1978 and has always been stored inside since 1978.
It is in good running condition. The engine, transfer case, transmission, clutch, 4 wheel drive, and brakes all work well.
The engine is a 4 cylinder F-head.
The Jeep is all original except for the driver’s seat and paint.
THE BAD:
Heater does not work.
Speedometer and odometer do not work.
Gauges do not work.”
