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1948 Wagon Undergoing Restoration in Australia

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Leigh found this 2WD 1948 wagon that had been sitting in a shed in Australia since 1994. He plans on restoring while retaining the current look as much as possible. From what he has been told only about 400 Wagons of any description came to Australia so parts are a bit difficult, however he reports Kaiser Willys has been a big help.

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1970 Jeepster Commando $24,950

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Seth spotted this nice looking Commando. I don’t know enough about them to know if the restoration was a perfect one or not.

“Recently Restored 1970 Jeepster Commando. Red with cream top over tan, 160hp/265lb-ft factory-rated Dauntless 225ci V6 engine, 3-speed manual, 4-wheel drive. AM/FM radio w/cassette player, heater/defroster, front bucket seats, rear bench seats, locking front wheel hubs.Call 425.562.1000 for more information.”

http://www.jamesedition.com/cars/jeep/other/ster-for-sale-914094

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1948 CJ-2A & 1948 CJ-2A Chassis with 3A Body Sagauche, CO $2500

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This is a package deal. Brian Miller is selling these for what he paid. The one on the right runs, but has a rusted body. The body on the left isn’t rusty, but according to the tag it’s a CJ-3A body (though Brian didn’t seem convinced when I mentioned it). He’s got more parts that go along with the 2A/3A package. You can call Brian at 515-559-4462.


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1963 DJ-3A Surrey Coshocton, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD* on eBay.

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“Offered for sale is our 1963 Willys Jeep Surrey. This car was restored in our automotive restoration shop CASCO Automotive Restorations, a division of Classic Auto Supply Co., in Coshocton Ohio in 2004 and shortly thereafter transported to the Florida Keys where it has been since then. The odometer shows 37,600 miles. I do not believe this to be correct. The Serial Number is 5633722482.
For more information about the Jeep Surreys (called the Gala when first introduced) and the history and restoration of this Surrey please visit the nice article done by Old Cars Weekly magazine which can be found at Old Cars Weekly, Car of the week. older posts until you get to May 1, 2013.

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Day 35 – Sat. May 16th: The End of Texas

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<– Day 34 – Fri. May 15th: High Plains Drifter | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 36 – Sun. May 17th: Tracking the Ore –>

2015-06-16-leaving-texas2Today was my last day in Texas. Both Ann and I feel satisfied that we did enough and went enough places to get a taste of Texas regions. We appreciate Lee, Sam, Brian and Jason for taking time to meet and talk with us. Also, as always, we appreciate everyone’s suggestions!!

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Today I drove from Amarillo, Texas, to Alamosa, Colorado.

To bid me a memorable goodbye, Amarillo threw me a thundershower party. There was thunder, lightening and plenty of rain. The worst of it came just as I stepped out of the motel with my arms loaded with stuff for the Jeep. So, I ran for the jeep and unlocked it as quickly as I could, but I still got pretty drenched!! I hopped in the jeep and drove to the covered area by the reception desk and snapped this photo.

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Rather than try to photograph the Cadillac Ranch area in the rain, I headed north hoping to escape the storm. The plan actually worked. Within an hour I was cruising along under clear blue skies.

2015-06-16-north-texasI even got a chance to see one last jeep before leaving Texas:

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I wanted to drive to Oklahoma to see Boise City, a place heavily affected by the Dust Storms of the 1930s. The museum wasn’t open when I drove through the city, but I did find this tribute to a bomb dropped by a B-17 during 1943. My wife reminded me that this is why bombs are not armed until ready to drop. There are a surprising number of accidental bomb droppings I’m told, but safety procedures and good luck have kept us safe.

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Unusual Camper Truck

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A reader forwarded this unusual truck that’s been modified with all kinds of camping conveniences. The narrator isn’t always easy to understand, but the truck is interesting.

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1973 Commando & 1976 Cherokee Chief TorC, NM **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Link expired.

Both look in good condition.

“I have two Vintage rare Jeeps a 1973 Commando V8 auto and a all original 62,000 miles on 76 Cherokee Chief V8 auto all original paint interior in Chief, Commando auto v8 is a rare Hardtop removable and very clean just repainted 1st time since new.$19999 for both or $10,500 each. make offer both must go.”

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1962 Wagon Orlando, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

Mike’s got his sedan delivery wagon for sale.

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“1962 Willys Sedan Delivery 4×4. Rare body style, and in very good condition. Original rebuilt 225-6, 3 spd T90, with dana 18 TC. Also has Warn Overdrive installed. The body is as solid as you will find. This truck is from Southern California. The only body work done by previous owner is some fiberglass overlay on the front driver / passenger floors to seal pin holes.- no patch panels done or needed in my opinion. There is a small dent in the drivers rear QP, but its an easy fix, on the bottom edge of the panel. I suspect the body was a donor onto a regular wagon chassis because the gauge cluster is from a mid 50’s era Willys. Only a real Willys nut would know that, and actually the 50’s dash is more desirable. Engine runs perfect – no choke to start, and this truck drivers great. Here are some mild upgrades:
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