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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Anyone ever see a working Big Sur Jeep? I’ve never run across one for sale.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Parts of this were originally a jeep, maybe a truck?
“This is a home built buggy that was originally a 1952 Jeep. This has a built Chevy 350 motor. a Turbo 350 Transmission, Street legal exhaust or (drag pipes) , Sand Tires or Street Tires, Runs very strong. Buy It Now price and I will deliver up to 1500 miles .”
Nice graphic on the back.
” was built last year raced it for the year it was running 5.45 sec. 300 foot sand drags it has 305 chevy with a th400 with trans brake.one piece fiberglass body there is no title for this jeep .the tires on the back are 1650-15 sand tires paddles ”
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Here’s an interesting, oddball vehicle the seller describes as a XM-161 Alley Cat. I’ve never run seen one. Looks fun.
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“You are bidding on a very unique vehicle. I have done is much research as I could and will try to tell you everything I know about it. If you happen to know something that I missed, please feel free to contact me and let me know. I am in no way an expert on M151s and I am sure some of you reading this ad are. This vehicle was built by S.D. Baker Company out in West Texas in 1995. They were building vehicles to compete for military contracts during this time. The vehicles they were building where a combination of custom built parts and M151 parts.
I spoke with two of the people involved with this project back then. They built a single row version of this unit (there is only one known to still be around and it has won tons of awards and is in amazing shape). They also built a few dozen that had one row and was a 6X6 with dual rear axles. These are what the build tag on this one is from (note it says 6×6 when it is not). It appears the majority of these went to south america. They remember building a couple of these units with 2 rows and a rear seat. This one went to Monahans Sandhills State park in Monahans, Texas to be used by the park rangers and spent it’s entire life there.
The other one that they have record of went to the city of Abilene, Texas and was destroyed in the 90’s according to the person I talked to at the city. I have been unable to find any evidence of another one existing in over a year of looking. That being said, this unit was never used by the military in it’s current configuration. S.D. Baker did not win any of the contracts they were shooting for so the project died. These were not “home built” or kit vehicles at any time. AS STATED ABOVE; IT DOES HAVE A VALID TEXAS TITLE AND IS STREET LEGAL IN TEXAS. If you are looking for a unique and 1-of-a-kind addition to your fleet, this is it.
They painted it red for the park for some reason. I decided to leave it just as it is to sell it. There are some who will want to paint it green, some will want it desert camo and then some will want it coated with bedliner material. I figured I would let the new owner decide what they want to do with it. I did have new seat covers and inserts made for it. The old ones were dried out and hard as a rock. We also have done the following to it: new plugs, wires, coil, batteries, rebuilt transmission, new clutch, rebuilt starter, rebuilt fuel pump, rewired gauges, new taillights, new brake seals, new rubber boots, new windshield and more.
We sent the Zenith Carb out and had it refurbished and rebuilt. There are currently 265/70R15 tires on it. They used the bigger tire for better use in the sand that’s predominate in the park. That area is basically one big sand dune. You will see there is absolutely no rust on this unit beyond some very light surface rust on some exposed underneath pieces. There is NOTHING that is damaged by it. The overall length is 186 inches, the width is 73 inches and the wheelbase is 127 1/2 inches. This is still a 24 volt system. All the lights work as they should on it. It drives out very solidly for what it is. The transfer case shifts from 2wd to 4wd with no problems. This would make a great hunting vehicle as well as a very neat part of someone’s military fleet. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
It’s an early FC that seems to have parts value.
” 1956-63 willys Jeep FC 150 Forward Control with 69,308 on this narrow track. This parts truck has lots of rust and broken glass, what you see is what you get, not running but many good parts. Would like picked up and paid within two weeks from end of auction and contact from winning bidder within 24 hours from end of auction.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
“I’m selling my 1954 jeep willys truck it has a 327 che y engine with the jeep tranny it was running when I parked it it has a new floor board kit put in it with bed lined inside it has 33 in tires asking 3000 obo can get picture anytime”
Older photo:
UPDATE: Eric shared some additional photos. They are located at the end of the post.
Eric Jarvis is learning that it is difficult to own just one jeep! He started with a 1964 CJ-5 like his grandfather used to own. Eric spent many years working on the red jeep until he got it just the way he wanted it. You can see the dedication on the glove box to his grandfather, Harlan.
The green next to it is a 1967 CJ-5 with a Buick V-6 Eric uses around the shop. It sports a Koenig PTO winch on the front. He also just picked up a Monroe 3 Point Hitch from Ted Jordan he will install in the rear.
The 1943 GPW shown below was a jeep Eric purchased from Don Prine three years ago. He even got a chance to fly to the northwest and see Don’s jeep collection, a memory I’m sure he’ll cherish.
Finally, Eric recently purchased this CJ-5 with a trencher. It’s a retirement project that I suspect will keep him busy for a few years.
Additional Photos:
Here’s one of Eric and Don Prine
Below are additional photos of the CJ-5’s engine:
This is a close up of the Cutlas Hub:
This May 1957 article highlights the successful slogan the Jacobson Motor Company of Omaha, Nebraska, used to attract buyers. Pete Comley, sales manager, came up with the slogan and added it to one of the company’s wagons.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $17,500.
Pete’s old custom FC is back on the market. It’s a well-built rig.
“This is Pete’s Truck from New Mexico that was in 5 magazines and is on a 1989 3/4 Ton Chevy Chassis has 350 Cu In with 700 Auto Transmission with 32 K mileage. Just replace All Steering Linkage and Steering Shaft Bearings and new shocks and have done few things to it since I purchased it. Just picked up a small trophy from a local show here and every one at the show just luv this Jeep and most said this was the first time they ever saw a Jeep FC. I bought it thinking I could slow myself down but going back to Sports car and want a Lotus Evora and so I have to sell this and another car to purchase. Very nice running truck and paint is in very nice condition for being 10 yrs old. Tires are in good condition.”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4925411668.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
This looks like a nice Jeepster Commando for the price.
“1971 Jeepster Commando 83k, Buick V6, 4 speed manual, 4wd, runs, drives, stops. Not perfect, but in really good shape, drives like a Jeep should. Larger than the old CJ’s so it’s definitely more stable. White hard top, Kayline (black) soft top, hell creek suspension, 31″ tires, with brand new spare not even mounted yet, Mickey Thompson wheels, front disc brakes, spare tire carrier – included but not mounted. Black hi-back seats in front with folding seat in rear. New Battery, Alternator, Voltage Regulator, transmission mount. Not exactly a rare thing but definitely uncommon. Currently tagged as an antique.”
