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David Boyd, Jr’s Willys Painting

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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David Boyd, Jr,  is a high school art teacher and self-syndicated editorial cartoonist, but also describes himself as a painting addict.  In his painting titled ‘South Georgia Willys Jeep’, shown below, which has already sold, the artist appears to have captured what I think is an early CJ-2a, a claim I make based solely on the turn signals.   Here is a gallery of his non-jeep paintings hosted at dailypainters.com.   You can email David @ rdboyd2@mac.com.  David has another Willys painting that he completed a few years ago.   Great work David!

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1937 Ford House Car — an early motorhome

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Dave forwarded me some information about this unique Ford House Car.  A quick search revealed this website with a full collection of images by the previous owner of the vehicle (he sold it in 2001 according to the site).  I’ve included a pic below and some info below.  Thanks for sharing Dave, it’s cool!

“One of only six said to have been made per year in the mid-’30s at the Ford Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to an article on this car in a 1993 “Old Cars” magazine article (see link below). Very few others–perhaps none–remain on the road, and certainly not in such amazing original condition. (The only other known example that I heard of was supposedly housed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. But that turned out to be an early 1920s Model T conversion, the curator told me. He said he’d never seen anything like this ’37!).”

http://www.gtamarketing.com/1937FordHousecar.html

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Man Made rebuilds an offroad car (well, technically it’s a car/boat)

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Simon forwarded me a link to a show called Man Made. I haven’t seen an episode yet, but the video introduction below looks intriguing.

Simon reports, “I’ve only seen two episodes but its about a guy who locates barn finds and restores them for selling at auction. So far its covered an amphicar and Camero (no jeeps!) but its a great program to watch and see how a professional goes about restoring classic cars. He’s not been so successful on the profit front mind you – the amphicar didn’t sell and he lost money on the Camero”

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Wanted: Willys Truck Expert

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: wanted This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This truck owner says he has the 401st 4wd truck ever made.

“Is there someone around who used to work at the Willys Overland plant in Toledo that could answer some questions? I have a ’47 Willys Overland pickup truck that I want to restore to its original condition and want to do it correctly. It was the 401st 4wd pickup built. I’m trying to find information on available paint colors, proper air cleaner, upholstery choices, etc. It’s easy to modify an old vehicle, and I’ll do that with something else. I want to see this one done right. I’m sure there are some proud retirees in the area that remember building these unique historical vehicles. Thanks. Steve”

http://toledo.craigslist.org/pts/1565987906.html

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1959 Wagon Jeep Rod Elgin, TX **SOLD**

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Unusual, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

Here’s the foundation for an interesting project.

“1959 willys jeep chop top, needs tlc 1.000 or best offer . no engine . 4 speed trans 4 wheel drive ..duel wheels .. very solid jeep and head turner”

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Year? CJ-2A Thief River Falls, Mn $2,300

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2300.  More pics.  Looks like a great price.

It looks like it runs and has a really bright orange blade.  Other than that, I can’t tell much.

“1948 Willy’s with Meyers Plow. 2.3 Ford engine, 3-speed manual, 4×4, hi-low. Not perfect, but not bad for 60+ years. $2300 or best offer. Contact email.”

http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/1566480587.html

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Tall Flattie Project Palmdale, Ca **SOLD**

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500

You might have to purchase a ladder for this flattie.

“Willy jeep on 44 inch Super Swamper tires. Runs and drives, but radiator has not been moved to the rear. There’s no rooom in the front for the radiator. This is a project that needs work and is certainly not ready to be driven on road anytime soon. The Willys sits on a early 80’s Bronco frame that has been shortened. Lift is from a IFS ford. Runs good and no backyard custom suspension, this is basicly a bronco with an expensive aftermarket lift, so it will drive good too.  Swampers are in great shape with more than 3/4 tread.  I have a tilt column from a late model caprice, ready to install. I am willing to part out this thing if i get some serious offers. Or if someone wants to trade the swampers for some HUGE military tires i’d probably finish this project. Or a set of Rockwell axles ? Chevy Dana 60 ? I’d trade the whole truck for some Super Swamper Irok tires and wheels size 39.5 or 40 for a 20 inch rim, either chrome or polished, forged wheels.”

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Willys Parts, including OD Seattle area, Wa

January 23, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s  a good list of parts.  No pics included.

“- 2 29 tooth 18 transfer cases $150.00 each
– 2 koenig winch drives for 18 cases $100.00 each
– warn overdrive 29 tooth with linkage and shift lever $550.00
– dana 44 rear end offset with 19 spline power lock $200.00
–  buick v-6 225 oddfire runner complete $300
– ford 3-speed tranny with adapter to model 18 case
– 26 tooth transfer case $200”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/1566855369.html

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