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UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**
Former fire jeep.
“1955 M38a1 army jeep Its in real good shape .Former fire dept jeep runs and drives great on the road and inspected till may 2015″
This might be worth a look.
“We’re selling a 1952 Willy’s fire jeep. We purchased the jeep from Mt. Washington fire dept. a few years back. Keep is fully operational. Water tank and pump also operational.”
http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4523981606.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $1275.
(06/02/2014) No engine or title. Great project.
“WILLYS JEEP CJ 2 A & ID #34134—This is a retired fire department Jeep probably used for grass fires. I removed the front platform and seat as you can see. The rear extension is also removable. Odometer shows 53,000 miles. NO TITLE or ENGINE everything looks original. $1275.00 CASH buys it. I was told that it probably is a 1946, but you decide. Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
This must have been an Orange Cover Fire Department.
“1952 jeep older restore . 4cylinder 4wheel drive with pto case. rock solid . we only use it around the farm . Not a rust bucket very solid with lots of potential. clear title in hand $4,900 obo cash only no trades”
“In case you’re wondering what happened to that cute little Jeepster Firetruck some of us have been following on eWillys, it will soon be used as a vineyard tour Jeep at the Gandona Winery in California’s Napa Valley. After two little mechanical problems on the tow vehicle extending the 1100 mile adventure by two days, I was finally successful in transporting the red Jeepster from Southern California to the Wine Country, Northeast of San Francisco.
The seller had a change of plans and had to let go of the red Jeepster. The buyer is new to the Willys experience and is really excited about his new purchase. A new steering wheel, and re-chroming the front bumper is the first order of work to spiffy-up the 65 year old chariot, re-powered with a second generation Buick 231 c.i. V6 and automatic trans.
After seeing this on eWillys, I enjoyed connecting the seller and the buyer. And I made a new Jeepster connection with the seller. He has a nice ’50 Jeepster, daily driver with a rare optional L6-148. We might just see him at the Willys America Open House on July 19, 2014.”
UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD** Now in Napa Valley.
“Really rare 1949 jeepster firetruck runs drives.”
Sounds like this was a Forest Service jeep. Maybe includes a gov data plate?
“Original 1965 Kiser Jeep made for U.S. Forestry specs.
Recent Engine all New
Transmission and Transfer case all New
Recent Brakes
Every Thing works including speed ometer
Has original nomenclature plate
5000 # Ramsey power take off winch
Excellent tires, New Gas Tank
Roll Bar, Full Metal Hard Top and Doors
Always stored inside, Very Goood Body condition for age.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4423735522.html
I found this interesting photo of Bennet Larson and a few others standing in front of a Keystone Automobile Club Jeep. Keystone was an automobile club that was absorbed into the AAA Mid-Atlantic in 1965. The photo was taken in/near Philadelphia. I imagine the jeep was used for helping stranded motorists or patrolling?
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/UU_Photo_Archives/id/47939/rec/162
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
Originally purchased by the Almond, WI, fire department, “Little Smokie” runs and drives.
“Foe Sale: !960 Willy’s FC-150 Jeep…32K original miles…6 cyl ….3 speed…clear title….originally purchased for fire depart. in Almond WI…..100% original & complete…runs & drives good…asking $3,800….will consider partial trades for chevy pickups..”
Mark found this jewel of a PDF at Roscommonequipment.com. We’ve seen a few of these fire jeeps for sale over the years. This document provides some insights into how the pumps work and the type of modifications that were added. The document contains instructions, specifications and detailed drawings.
You can see the whole PDF here: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/Project%204_Jeep%20Tanker%20Handbook.pdf
Here’s an example of one jeep that was for sale last year. I thought there was another one, but I can’t find it at the moment.
UPDATE: This Fire Jeep Blitz Wagon sold for $14,805 on eBay.
“These trucks were made in old forge ny by two gentleman there. Army Armstrong who is since deceased and Al Brussels who still resides in Old Forge, NY. They were made on multiple chassis but the earliest on the jeep chassis. The brand was “blitz buggy” fire apparatus . Not sure why or where that blitz wagon decal on the one listed came from. Many variants can be seen in the old forge fd 100th anniversary book as they were commonly demonstrated at old forge drill school which still exists. A similar picture and some history of the sister truck is on the cj3b page as bill Meyer tells the story of how he obtained his.” (read more about these trucks at the bottom of this post)
This same truck was auctioned back in Sept 2013 on eBay, but didn’t sell:
“3/4 ton class fire truck. Truck was used in the Alcoa Aluminum plant in Badin NC. Truck has siren, red lights and water pumper. No collision damage. No rust through. Body is in very good condition.
6,048 miles. The vehicle does run. It was last driven in Christmas parades several years back and has been in dry storage since. It will need some tune up attention to drive. Fluids are still in the engine. The carburetor may need to be cleaned and the fuel tank may need to be cleaned. We believe the tires are original.
It is original 6 volt.
Estimate 300 gallon water tank.
2 manual hose reels with hose hannay.
2½” fill line with hose
2½” discharge parts
Water pump is PTO (operated under water tank)?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
It’s listed as a Willys, but this M-37 would make a pretty cool vehicle to own.
“1954 Willy Truck 1 1/2 tons, runs great. 4 wheel drive, new battery, flathead 6 cyl. Good for farm ranch or deer lease. ”
