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Dean’s in search of some Dana 27 4:88 gears for his Topeka Mower. Does anyone have some? If so, you can email him at bbq3300@yahoo.com.
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Here is a Running 1961 Willys DJ3A. This is a Numbers Matching unit which only 1542 were made. Has Firewall Tag which matches Frame Number, and the Original 134 Flathead Engine it was built with. Painted Military over very poor body work by an old soldier who wanted parade use. New tires on very scarce original wheels, It’s ready to go while you make it better.
Included is an ORIGINAL Willys Pink SURREY body, like those in the Elvis beach movies. Only about 1100 ever made. Fix the Surrey body and mount it on the ’61 DJ3A chassis and you have a very special Matching Numbers Surrey Jeep. Two DJ3A units are in this deal. I found ’em, you decide where you go from here. Health issues prevents me from doing this project. Delivery and financing are available”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(08/10/2018) Runs, but has rot.
“1954 Willys Jeep with plow
3 speed Hi/Lo 4 wheel drive
Rebuilt F head 4 cyl.
New clutch
New 6 volt battery
Engine and running gear very good
Body needs work
Electrical system needs a little work also
Full plow frame and good hydraulics
All original except plow
Hasn’t been used or run much in last 15 years
Been stored in shed”
Terry bought this running late model CJ-3B for a great price, then doubled his investment in the jeep by fixing it up and adding some fun extras like rear duallies, a hardtop, and rope (just for kicks). Despite the additions, almost none of it altered the original jeep he bought. He says the changes made the jeep popular with folks and 99% of people didn’t realize it was not a military jeep.
The other day he went into a dealership and the dealer offered to buy it. Though not planning to sell the jeep, the amount offered by the dealer, double Terry’s entire investment in the jeep, was too good to refuse, so he sold the jeep. With his new found cash, he picked up a wagon that he plans to restore. Here are a few pics of the CJ-3B.
Before his changes:
After his updates, including the purchase of a hardtop:
UPDATE II: Here are pics of the Ford Pygmy and Ford Budd to use for comparison with the jeep in the movie. To me it looks like the film makers built a custom vehicle based on the Ford Budd, which Maury points out, in the comments section below, was in Hollywood at the time.
FORD BUDD:
FORD PYGMY:
Note the differences between the two above and the “jeep” below: Angle of the steering wheel, position of the front fenders vis-a-vis the hood, length of cowl at the step, the rolled edges of the body (same as Budd, Pygmy didn’t have them), short rear handle of the Pygmy (Budd had long hand), incorrect hubs .. I wonder if that is a Bantam chassis?
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ORIGINAL POST … these photos were sold on eBay: Thanks to Maury for spotting these pics from the Jeep Herders movie. There are a couple Ford GPs pictured. I’m not sure what’s going on with the side of the Ford GP. Looks like it is similar to the original Pygmy GP.
“Originally by Planet Productions, 1946, re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949. Story is returning vets use Jeeps to herd cattle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“This late edition CJ3B came from the Colorado Rockies several years back and has been my Driver / Workhorse. The body shows some rust but is usable as it is. The F-Head engine runs well, Jeep drives nicely, Koenig PTO Winch works well except no free spool, Exhaust needs repair from NH Trail Ride glacial obstacles.(Google it!) Has rear seat, roll bar, CB radio, extra gas tank, Bicycle Rack, tow bar and nice tires. Two tops are included, a full Best Top and a sun shade.”
Could be a good price.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys/6676607308.html
“1947 Jeep Willys in better than average shape. Has been in storage under a canopy for about 15 years. It has been started and run occasionally. The body is very good and the top was recently replaced. The paint is so-so, but well covered and so the body has been protected.
3200.00 or best offer. CASH only..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/29/2018) Has a floor patch. Engine recently rebuilt.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-cj2a/6677699791.html
“My 1948 is quite original and has been a ball to own. Here are the details:
Body and frame have some rust, but nothing terrible. Driver floor has a patch.
I added seat belts and Chicago 9000 self-cancelling turn signals with my “home made” arrow signals. All lights work.
Speedo replaced but I have the original if you want to rebuild it.
Vacuum advance distributor replaced with a centrifugal unit. I have the original.
Go Devil engine professionally rebuilt about 600 miles ago. Have receipts. Original 6 volt system. Carter carb also rebuilt.
5 NDT tires and correct wheels are about five years old.
It’s not a show vehicle but a very fun and near original driver that could be restorable if you want to go that way. Price is firm.”
Has had the rear floor replaced or covered. Has a variety of new parts.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-jeep-willys-overland/6677003068.html
“1953 Willys jeep ready to have fun in a great classic. Runs and drives great, 4 wheel drive, high and low works just fine. Many new parts as listed below have been replaced or up graded need to see to appreciate!
1953 JEEP OVERLAND
A 65 YEAR SURVIVEOR READY FOR YOU TO HAVE FUN!
A 134L ENGINE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH HI AND LOW, WORKS GREAT!
MANY NEW AND REBUILT PARTS AS LISTED BELOW:
* NEW TIRES
* NEW WHEELS
* NEW EXHAUST
* NEW SPRINGS AND SHOCKS
* NEW LIGHTS
* NEW BRAKE LINES
* NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
* NEW SEATS
* NEW SEAT BELTS
* NEW PLUG WIRES
* RE-BUILT CARB
* MANY NEW HOSES
* NEW GAS TANK
* NEW GAUGES
* NEW TURN SIGINALS
* NEW IGINATION SWITCH
* NEW FUEL PUMP
* NEW BATTERY AND CABLES
* NEW AIR BREATHERS
* NEW SHIFT BOOTS”
I think the seller is a little understated when he indicates that this is an “easy restoration”.
https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-fc170/6677077052.html
“I have a very nice original Jeep FC170 for sale. It does not have the usual rust that these trucks normally have. It is a complete truck of sorts, it has a GMC 9′ bed instead of a Jeep bed. The FC170 beds are now available as a reproduction on EBAY. This truck also has the PTO on it. 16″ tires as well. It sports the 6 cylinder engine. This would be an easy restoration. Please see my other listings for FC’s. I am moving and cannot take them with me.”
