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1948 Jeepster Farmington, NM $3000

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Appears to have little rust.

“First year of the Willys Jeepster (’48). Needs full restoration but body is in good shape-no rust. Does not have the original motor. Email or text with questions. ”

http://farmington.craigslist.org/cto/5491522226.html

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1948 CJ-2A Whitehall, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

It’s a project.

“I HAVE THIS 1948 WILLY’S JEEP PROJECT UP FOR SALE. I JUST DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO DO IT JUSTICE. HAS ALREADY BEEN CONVERTED TO A BUICK V6, ORIGINAL 3 SPEED TRANNY AND TRANSFER CASE. ORIGINAL AXLES. HAS SKINNY MILITARY STYLE TIRES WITH 90% TREAD. HAS DUEL FUEL TANKS. NEW IN THE BOX TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND L E D TAILLIGHTS. NEW WINDSHIELDS. THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE PICS IS OUT OF A 1986 DODGE RAMCHARGER, WAS GOING TO MODIFY IT FOR THE HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS. HAVE NEVER HAD IT FULLY RUNNING. HAVE PUT FUEL IN CARB AND HAD IT SPUTTERING. MOTOER TURNS FREELY, ALL CYLINDERS ARE WITHIN 10% COMPRESSION. ASKING $2000.SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY, THIS IS AN OLD RANCH VEHICLE”

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2 Mail Jeeps Thomasville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Jim spotted this pair.

“I have two mail jeeps being sold as a pair I had plans for them but need them out of the yard. Both have titles .have a 2.5 4 cylinder one runs and moves around. Haven’t tried to crank the other one yet it has no breaks . Don’t really want to sale but excepting offers or trades would make someone a cool project. Located in Thomasville North Carolina”

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Thursday March 17th: Crowded Backroads & Exploding Beer Glasses

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<– Day 8 – Wednesday March 16th: More Earth Sciences | Beginning | Day 10 –  Friday March 18th: The Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum –>

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Doesn’t everyone gather around their jeep after dinner and read a good book?? Thanks to Joe and Jan for taking us to dinner.

Today we drove from Globe to Mesa and back (See yesterday’s post here).

A few folks asked why we are staying in Globe through the weekend instead of Phoenix. The answer is that the Phoenix basin is plagued by astronomic hotel prices this week. One-star motels were priced at $150. Two star places were over $200. One four star was $1000 a night. The high prices might be the result of baseball’s spring training, crazy college spring breakers, or the planet Venus in retrograde. Whatever the cause, staying in Phoenix or the surrounding cities was far beyond our budget. To provide perspective, my goal on our trips is to secure two to three star hotels for under $60. Using Priceline, I often, but not always, achieve that goal. Since we couldn’t afford Phoenix, the three-star Apache Gold Casino was more than willing to take our money for only $58 a night for two days. The two-star Days Inn accepted $61 a night for Friday and Saturday nights (regularly almost $90). Since gas is cheap, this was the most viable solution for us.

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Wednesday’s trip from the casino, to Roosevelt, Goldfield, Mesa, and back to the casino.

Wednesday morning we left Globe and headed west on Highway 60 for Goldfield, Arizona, an olde time wild west town that now caters to tourists. We were maybe ten miles out of Globe when we discovered the highway was closed for construction and wouldn’t open for at least another hour. So, we turned around and took the backway, which also happens to be a scenic drive. We took this as a sign to enjoy said scenic drive, so off we went.

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We didn’t make it far on Highway 60 before we were forced to turn around.

The first half hour went by quickly, gaining elevation on Highway 188 until we reached the town of Roosevelt. There, we took a left, turning onto highway 88, better known as Apache Trail. The road was opened in the early 1900s to the support the building of a nearby damn, however the road’s steep inclines and descents has kept it from securing money for modernization. Thus, it’s a winding, half dirt, backroad drive that requires at least a couple hours. That sounded perfect for us. Little did we know others had the same idea ….

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Taking a photo of the longest 2-lane steel bridge span in the United States. That fact surprised us. This location is the eastern end of the Apache Trail.

Apache Trail quickly sheds its asphalt in favor of dirt. Any attempt to descrive the first few miles of the trail would be pure fiction, as the motorhome and the boat and trailer it towed left a trail of dust that made sightseeing a challenge. Eventually the motorhome took mercy on us and pulled over so we could pass. Chivalry appears alive and well in Arizona!

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The dust wasn’t too bad at this point.

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1949 CJ-3A Lakeview, OR $5000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.

(02/24/2016) No obvious rust.

“1949 cj3a,most all of this jeep is new parts.lots of nos parts.runs/drives good.”

http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5494117187.html

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1961 M-422A1 Castle Rock, CO $7500

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Runs and drives.

“1961 M422A1 all aluminum body military vehicle, 4×4 with locking hubs, motor and transmission are out of 1963 CJ3, inline 4 cyl., 4 speed, clean title, road worthy, original tires and wheels, original side steps, extra original wheel, this thing runs, shifts, drives great. It is a real eye catcher and a blast to drive. It will drive straight up onto a 2′ wall,”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5493420963.html

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1962 Truck Magalia, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9200

(02/21/2016) Looks nice. Has V6.

“This is a good running drive able truck with a Buick V-6 and a 10,000 lb koenig PTO winch. All other running gear is original. Older restoration with a few issues remaining, such as parking brake linkage, crack in windshield, a dent in the hood from a tree limb and heater, horn and windshield wipers do not work. Serious inquiries only.”

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1958 CJ-5 Santa Fe, NM $4500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/03/2016) This might be a good price. The Meyer top appears to be in great shape.

“Rebuilt engine, 4 cyl, 3-speed, hard top. Needs 2 windows. Price firm.”

http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5473633506.html

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1942 GPW Orange County, CA $5500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/02/2016) Might be worth a look.

“Engine runs well, will need brake work. This is a WWII military Jeep. ”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5475717956.html

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1953 Wagon Tracy, CA $9850

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Pics out of the garage would help some.

1953 Willys hot Rod V-8 motor automatic
Side mufflers 98%rust free, runs good this Willys is in great shape must see to appreciate $9,850 obo just needs a little TLC”

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5491694777.html

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