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1943 GPW **SCAM** :: Was Google Wallet Scam

January 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE V: This scam disappeared from the world, thankfully.

UPDATE IV: After being deleted this is back on eBay again. A bidder decided to bid $50,000. Someone’s playing with the seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-GPW-Army-Jeep-Willys-MB-Military-Slat-Grill-GP-Orig-Matching-/271384905439?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

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UPDATE III: Mike alerted me that some of these pics are now on an ebay auction. Person selling it is listed as brand new profile on Jan 19, 2014. I see no reason to doubt it is still a scam. It has been reported as potentially fraudulent.

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UPDATE II: This scam has appeared on Craigslists. Lance forwarded pictures he received from the scammer.  There are 17 total.

UPDATE: John looked into this scam and received the following email. It appears this seller is likely running the Google Wallet Scam (which I’d never heard of).

I am glad that you are interested in my Jeep Willys . It's a Orig Matching #'s Jan 1943 Ford GPW Army Jeep Willys Military .
This jeep was completely taken down, sandblasted, and all of the rust was cut out and replaced with new metal. This jeep has been completely gone threw. The engine, T-84 transmission (gear box), Transfer case, breaks, steering box, Axles, starter, generator, Radiator, Carter WO Carb, voltage regulator, water pump and distributor have ALL been rebuilt by professional shops and receipts can be provided for all parts. The engine has a two year warranty.

The Firestone tires, wiring harness, spare data plates, gas tank, tail lights and horn are all new replacements and are 100% correct. The jeep is still its original 6 volt configuration. The seat covers are new . All of the combat rims are strait originals. The battery is brand new and this jeep starts, drives, shifts and stops with no problems at all . 

I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. Not interested in a trade and my final price is $4,500.

Just want to sell it ASAP, I am using Google Wallet as my ex-wife suggested, she also sold her car, without any headaches!
First of all please let me know where are you located ?

I will also need to know if you require a loan ? Or the funds are available ?

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This scam is back. I found ads in several places across the US yesterday. 

Here’s one link http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4178294698.html

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1942 MB/GPW Glide, OR **SOLD**

January 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB), MB • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

Includes a PTO winch.

“Have a 42 willys jeep. Motor is clean was gone through about 9 years ago. Hasnt had many miles put on it since. Motor runs good but needs new points and carberator rebuilt. Has all stock running gear. PTO winch. Hard top. Call for more details.”

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1942 GPW Victorville, CA **SOLD**

January 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** This sold. Was listed at $12,000.

“1942 Ford GPW. WWII (Jeep). Restored around 2006. We have owned her since approx. 1972.
Comes with .30 Cal browning. In many car shows and parades in Big Bear. My father and I did the work, but since he passed I have held on as long as I could. Clutch fork went out and I started to fix but realized I don’t know what I’m doing. Asking 12,000.00. Make offer. Serious buyers only. This slightly more rare Ford Jeep needs a good home.”

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Year GPW Project San Francisco, CA $1000

January 22, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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There looks like some value here.

“I am selling my Willys MB Project. I have a GPW I am working on and I need the space, so this has to go. Everything in the photos is included minus the trailer its sitting on. Its all wartime production. If you’re an MV’er, you will recognize all the wartime features. No engine or tranny is included. The frame is straight and it steers easily. The frame tag and data plates were missing so I don’t know the exact year. I will assist buyer in loading. If you have any questions or would like additional photo please feel free to ask.Its no less than 69 years old and is sold as.No title included I am negotiable on the price but please no lowballing or trades. Please email if you would like to text or call please leave a number and I will contact you ASAP. Thank you for looking.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4295094595.html

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1942 GPW Hanover, PA **SOLD**

January 21, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.

“I have a 1942 Ford Gpw army jeep… frame and axles are there and together. engine is a later model cj motor however the transmission and xfer case are there and so are tool box lids data plates etc.. gauges etc. motor is torn down for rebuild. the tub is in rough shape as she is a barn find. awesome project I just have too many. I have the. front clip as well hood etc its just not pictured…”

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1942 GPW Henderson, NV **SOLD**

January 19, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

Obviously, motor is not original.

“1942 Ford Jeep ( Willy’s Style )
$1000 OBO cash or trade for 4×4 ATV
Lost title
Original motor
Needs some TLC to come back to life
This little jeep would be a great hunting jeep! Or a good project vehicle for you and the boy’s!”

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1944 GPW Culver City, CA **SOLD**

January 18, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

UPDATE: Sebastian wanted to clarify a few things about this GPW. He writes, “The holes, the slightly bent windshield, and the warped hood, are due to the fact that the jeep was rammed into a tree, shot at, lit on fire and blown up by Paramount Pictures. The hood is temporarily left unlocked to show how close we got it back to its original state. Whereas, for the missing lid on the rear wheel well, that’s how paramount pictures had it.“

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“The Vehicle:

Meet Tojo, a 1944 Ford GPW. Let us tell you why Tojo is so special.
Although the production of the GPW reached high numbers, today few jeeps remain in their original state. Most vehicles have been taken apart, destroyed and lost through time. It is becoming more difficult to find original parts, real matching numbers, and correctly assembled jeeps. This particular jeep is unique in that it is entirely made up of original and NOS parts.

Tojo is not your average hobby car, assembled in a garage. This GPW has gone through an intense restoration through professional mechanics, painters and critics. The entire process was handled under the supervision of a World War II veteran, who has driven the jeeps himself. Tojo, is one of a kind.

This 1944 GPW is rare in that it speaks to two types of collectors. In fact, Tojo is a World War 2 antique as well as a Paramount Pictures Hollywood movie star. The vehicle has been featured in several films including, “Hell is for Heroes”, directed by Don Siegel and starring Steve McQueen, as well as “Is Paris Burning?” (screenplay by Gore Vidal and Francis Ford Coppola).

The vehicle includes:

1. Matching numbers on: engine, body and frame.
2. All metal undercoated for maximum corrosion protection.
3. Frame-off restoration using only original and NOS parts.

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1945 GPW Lumberton, TX **SOLD**

January 16, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000

‘I have for sale a beautifully restored World War II original Army jeep. This is the real thing! Not a civilian version but an actual war production jeep! It is a GPW made by Ford on a contract during the war using the Willys design.
This jeep needs nothing but a driver. I’ve owned it for 6 years now and enjoyed ever minute of it. The ONLY reason I’m letting it go is because I need the money for another project that I’ve found.
This jeep has everything! It has a new canvas top hot summer days. It has a new canvas windshield cover for blackout operations, along with new canvas headlight and mirror covers for blackout operations. The blackout light do work. This jeep has all of the accessories: fire extinguisher, oil can, first aid kit, shovel, axe, gas can, water can, rifle rack, and tow rope. The tires are so new they even still have most of the rubber nipples on them!
I also have a 37mm anti tank cannon axle that I was going to build a replica of and tow behind the jeep for display. These are very hard to find because most of them were cut up after the war. This axle is complete from hub to hub and only had couple of brackets cut off of it during the demilitarizing process from the government. I also have 2 wiring harnesses to go with the axle that were used to clamp the tail lights onto the barrel of the cannon during transport.
If you buy the jeep I will add in the axle and wiring harnesses with clamps and tail lights at no additional charge. Other wise I will sell the axle for $700 alone with the harnesses.
I d have a free and clear title for it in NC.”

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1942 GPW on 1947 Chassis Arlington Heights, IL $15,000

January 15, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looks like a good parade jeep.

“1942 Ford Script tub on a ’47 CJ2A frame and motor. The hood number is an educated estimate appropriate for an early GPW based on reference materials.

* New brake systems: rebuilt master cylinder, wheel cylinders, all new steel lines, flex hoses, and shoes/hardware.
* New distributor, cap, rotor, points, condenser, ignition coil, spark plug wires, spark plugs.
* New Solex carb.
* New wiring harness. ALL NEW WIRING. Everything works the way it’s supposed to.
* Lots of misc.: Horn, new gas tank sump well and all new fuel lines, fuel filter (correct type), frame bump-stops, glove box door data plates, re-packed wheel bearings, new oil filter housing, new black out lights, tail lights, light switch, ALL NEW GAUGES, hand brake works, dash lights are correct, ignition. switch correct, new glass for windshield frame, F-script on most major parts, NEW SHOCKS, & more….

This is a turn-key restoration. The tub is still rough in spots but it is an original Ford script – VERY RARE tub. Perfect for re-enactors. There is a summer top for it as well.

Asking $15,000. Runs like new and very spirited.
Serious inquiries only. Can deliver locally within reason. Jeep is in NW suburbs of Chicago.”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4286920892.html

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