Monthly Archives: May 2021

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1947 Jeepster Dorset, VT $13,000

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Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/757344768258334

“Totally restored. In get condition. Great ride”

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1946 CJ-2A Gilroy, CA $15,900

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Has a variety of updates.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-1946-jeep-cj-2a/7326115486.html

“This is a world war II era 1945 Jeep CJ-2A. The engine is a Buick V6 odd fire, 4-speed manual, the exact mileage is unknown because the previous owner did not reset the odometer while doing the engine swap. There was a conversion from the original drum brakes to disc brakes. There was been work done on the transmission and clutch. New brake linings, new seats.”

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Year? CJ-3A JeepRod Beverly Hills, CA $7000

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It still needs completion, but it’s unclear what it needs. It hasn’t run since 2014. Having driven around LA multiple times, I’m confident that driving something this low isn’t what I’d want to drive there.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-1950-willys-jeep-rat-rod/7327088817.html

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This project rod is so close to being completed, it begs the question “when is a rat rod really completed?”. Start with a fully boxed custom frame. Parts from GM, Ford and Willy’s get this rat a chance to run, or should we say terrorize, the streets.

Much patina has occurred, especially of late. Color starts with Army green and shows much surface oxidation. The sheet metal is based on Willy’s CJ with much, much modification. Channeled and fab’d windshield set the eye to the rest of the modifications. Body is bolted to a fully boxed and custom fabricated steel frame. Unlike many rat rods, the body is not channeled to accept the frame, but directly bolted to the top.

Black vinyl seats are from something small and fit tight and neat. Super-cool modified Willy’s wagon hatch-lid is fit behind the seats for rear-end and suspension viewing. Jerry cans at the stern function as the fuel tank. Surface rust is extensive throughout the interior, but there is no cancer visible. Hard probing shows all panels and flooring to be solid.

Small block Chevy power has not been fired since 2014, she does turn over freely. Custom fab’d headers with direct dumps have this rat shaking the neighbors. HEI ignition, aluminum intake and adapted down-draft twin carbs really set the heart of this rat. Aluminum radiator and electric fan keep things cool. Turbo 350 auto lead a custom driveline to the Ford 9” rear. Linked suspension and coil springs complete the rear. Solid axle front is sprung to the frame and adapted steering. Drums are located at each corner.

The listing can be seen here – https://www.clasiq.com/auction/1950-jeep-rat-rod/

Included in the listing is a pre purchase inspection, vehicle history, as well as a walk around video of the vehicle”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Sandy, UT $6000

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This is a project.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/7171740

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“Or Best Offer
Beautiful CJ3A
Beefed-up military M38A1 Jeep frame
Rebuilt 231c.i. Buick V6 with rebuilt 2BBL carb
Rebuilt T90 transmission
Rebuilt Saturn overdrive (for splitting gears)
Hanging pedal assembly
Hydraulic clutch (brand new pressure plate and disc)
Custom, dual MagnaFlow exhaust headers, mufflers, pipes
Aftermarket power steering
Custom-made roll bar
Brand new 31” off-road tires with matching spare (5 tires on wheels) Continue reading

 
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1948 CJ-2A Driggs, ID $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/08/2021) This runs and drives, but the seller notes it will need more work to be road worthy.

https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/d/driggs-1948-willys-cj2a/7315476791.html

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“This rare “flat fender” jeep has a rebuilt engine, new OEM carb, new tires, front springs, exhaust, new brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. I have checked and lubed the front and rear axles, and driven it around the block after putting it back together for my winter project.
I got this years ago as a complete “field find” and would run. It had been converted to 12V with alternator. However, I noticed milky oil due to head gasket leakage, and it had no brakes. The engine was pulled and inspected, cleaned and found cylinders had been bored and the pistons/rings in good shape. It was then reassembled with new bearings and gaskets.
I replaced the master cylinder, all the brake lines and installed new wheel cylinders. I did not replace the old drums and brake shoes. I cleaned and repacked the front hubs/wheel bearings and the front and rear differentials covers were pulled to inspect gears and add new gear oil. This winter it was further restored with a new carburetor, new exhaust system, new tires, and new front springs/shackles. The rusty floor was treated and painted with POR15 and the body was sanded and hand painted with red rustoleum.
It starts easily and I have driven it around the block, but needs additional work before being “road worthy” such as new brake drums/shoes, wiring for lights and gauges, and oil leaks from the tranny/transfer case.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Monterey, CA $7999

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UPDATE: Still Available.

This has some rust and is missing the hood clamps. It is skinned with some diamond-plate. The drain holes are covered .The cargo floor is also covered in diamond-plate.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/d/monterey-1949-jeep-willys/7324542099.html

“1949 JEEP WILLYS CJ3APLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW

For sale is a classic 1949 JEEP WILLYS CJ 3A. This Vehicle was accrued from a gentlemen in Monterey, CA. It’s in solid running condition. The has undergone a full service to the engine, it fires right up and sounds excellent. The brakes were also addressed, it has new brake lines and new brake hoses. Mechanically it runs / drives well and shifts through all the gears. Original engine, transmission, and transfer case/running gear. Never wrecked . It was converted to a 12 volt. The body is very straight, it has some rust on the body (as you can see in the photos). But the floors are very solid. Please watch the video to see all the details. Clean title.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Yucaipa, CA $9750

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9750.

The front bumper/frame rails have been modified, but otherwise this may be fairly stock.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/yucaipa-willys-cj-2a-jeep/7325165051.html

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“Late 40s Willys CJ-2A jeep.
Run like a top !
4 cylinder Go Devil engine.
3 speed trans.
New gauges.
Converted to 12 volt.
Tags paid thourgh Jan. 2022”

 
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1960s Harris Manufacturing Top and Doors

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UPDATE: The October 1962 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine included an ad for the Harris top and doors, along with an article.

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Originally Posted October 07, 2017: Here’s a rare Harris Dura-Door one-page brochure on eBay. This fiberglass half door produced out of Bakersfield, California, for CJ-5s was also advertised in Four Wheel Magazine (see ad at bottom).

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This ad appeared in several Four Wheeler issues, including the June 1966 issue. I’d have to guess that by 1966, Harris had dropped its soft top product and focused on the dura-doors for jeeps.

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1949 Photo Showing the Newgren Bush and Bog Harrow

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A March 06, 1949, photo in the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph highlighted Newgren’s recently introduced bush and bog harrow. The Pittsburgh firm of Buyers Motors was promoting this piece of equipment and others as part of a product exhibition for Willys-Overland Motors dealers.

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The Spirit of Tomorrow

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As part of the development of this uniquely styled rear-engine car, in 1937 Basil (Barney) Oldfield built a prototype he called the “Jeep”. The “Jeep” sold him on the idea of a rear engine vehicle, so he  began development of a safer, more dependable vehicle built around the rear engine. Unlike Tucker’s rear-engine auto design, Barney’s “Spirit of Tomorrow”, completed in 1942, did not lead to a manufactured product. But, Barney did achieve his goals, as Ralph Nader approved of his vehicle, claiming it was roomier, safer, and had more visibility.

This September 05, 1967, article form the Victoria Colonist (Victoria, B.C.,) provides some good early history on the vehicle.

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The “Spirit of Tomorrow” still runs. This 2018 video interview provides additional information:

https://www.sookenewsmirror.com/community/spirit-of-tomorrow-car-still-turning-heads-after-76-years/

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