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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This looks like a great restoration project.
“1954 Willys Jeep M170 military ambulance. All original except electric fuel pump. Runs, drives, and stops as it should. Mostly needs body work for restoration.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850
(07/24/2011) I would be motivated to sell this jeep at the above price too!
“OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!!! THIS WILLYS JEEP IS THE RAREST EVER PRODUCED. MY FATHER HAD THE ENGINE COMPLETELY REBUILT (HURRICANE 4) LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT. IT IS ALL ORIGINAL. IT RUNS AND DRIVES ON THE FREEWAY. (60MPH) I OWN A CLEAN TITLE (IN MY NAME). ON THE DASH, IT READS CAMP PENDLETON (ORDINANCE DEPO). MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. I NEED IT SOLD THIS WEEK SO I AM LETTING IT GO TO THE FIRST PERSON WITH $3850 CASH.”
UPDATE: Was $3500. **Status Unknown**
(04/30/2013) The tailgate was cut, but this looks good otherwise.
“Rare- 1962 M170 Frontline Ambulance- original 24 volts- runs great- fresh carb and new batteries- ready for summer- body very solid- no cancer- you could easily restore to military original or just use as is – this is a longer version of the M38a1- parts are readily available- always stored inside- very rare military jeep- $3500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $3850.
“1955 Jeep M170, post-Korean war vintage, was in service as an ambulance Jeep. Now it is like a CJ 6. Previous owner “bubbified” this jeep, so much of the specific M170 details were not included.
The GOOD:
Jeep has original 5:38 axles, original suspension including rear sway bar.
I believe the transfer case & transmission may be a transplant, as the engine is the Jeep V6, great engine, but non-stock. Bell housing is clearly transplant for the V6. Rest of driveline is original & in good shape. Has 3-sp tranny. Transfer case appears to be Dana 18 twin stick. All seem to work fine.
V6 engine is in excellent shape, runs perfectly, no issues at all, original carb, oil-bath air cleaner, distributor.
Body condition is excellent, only very minor surface corrosion seen anywhere, including all the hidden & storage places, no rusted areas at all. The body condition must be seen to be believed.
Brakes appear to be recently serviced, the parts are not rusted or frozen. Brakes have been bled and work fine.
All lights, blinkers, stop, wipers, heater, all work fine – even BU light works! I attempted to retain the original wiring and labeling as possible, but needed to fix the “bubbified” electrical.
Gauges have been replaced with non-military, but similar. Speedo is NOS, however the cable needs to be replaced. All gauges (except speedo) work as expected.
Suspension appears to be original & in good shape, has zerk fittings everywhere for lubrication.
Emergency brake works and has reworked original bracket & parts. The previous owner had hacked this up.
Includes recent complete CJ6 softtop with doors. All parts in great shape.
New NOS type windshield & gasket, New NOS style cowl gasket
Non-original heater installed, but does have working defrost & heat.
NOS style seat brackets, but retrofitted non-original seats. Have not found original style M170 seats
Jeep starts & stops nicely, runs well, gas tank is excellent shape, everything works.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500. Seller says he must sell by July 15th.
“M170(cj6) Got sell by 15 of July I have over $3000 in parts . New brakes System All new wiring, carburetor, shock, Rad. and much more, 95% no rust, rebuilt eng, trans, and tranfer, new pinion seals front and rear. The Veh. is just like a M38A1 Jeep but longer still need some work must sale cash only no email call my at 706-315-9115”
http://columbusga.craigslist.org/cto/3879094309.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an Auction.
This was Mike Yeck’s collection, who I understand passed away last year.
MBs, GPWs, M-38, M-38A1, M-170 and much more: Here are just some of the images. Many parts and other items for sale, too.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
It looks like some good work has been done.
“54 m170 ambulance “jeep” is basically a stretched m38a1 or a military cj6
Acquired as a pile of parts now back together, most of hard work done still needs this and that but is running strong and operational, CA title, reg” non op”
jeep is located in paradise, ca”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was on eBay
(03/13/2013) It doesn’t run, but motor turns. This looks restorable.
“M-170 USMC AMBULANCE
STRAIGHT MILITARY NEVER BEEN CHANGED
FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKE IN SHIPPING BUT HAVE 2 REPLACEMENT.
NEW LIGHT REEL
MOTOR TURNS WITH STARTER
HAS STRETCHER BRACKETS
HAS USABLE TOP AND ONE SIDE CURTAIN MARKED WITH RED CROSS
HAS A GOOD WINDSHIELD FOR A 170 BUT HAVE A REPLACEMENT IF YOU DON’T WANT TO USE ORIGINAL.
ORIGINAL TAILGATE WAS REPAINTED
HAS ALL SEATS
STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TUBE WAS BENT SO HAVE A REPLACEMENT TUBE THAT’S ON EXTRA STEERING WHEEL & SHAFT
ORIGINAL 24 VOLT SYSTEM
SOLID FENDERS
ORIGINAL DATA TAGS
COMES WITH WV TITLE”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available. Was priced at $2500
(02/28/2013) This hasn’t run in two years. The interior floors appear to have some patches.
“Vehicle is mostly complete. it is missing the gas tank. and has minor body damage. It has the original 24 volt electrical system. Vehicle ran when I parked it two years ago. If your interested I can be reached in the evenings at (six zero one) 859-9392. Thank you.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/3760062153.html
This might be a very good price if the body is as good as it appears.
“1955 or 1956 Willys Front Line Ambulance 4X4 . Does not run, engine frozen do to sitting. Ran when parked in warehouse 15 years ago..
134 cu. in. 4 cyl / 3 speed w/2 speed transfer case. Do not know year for sure. Will have title about a week. Serial # 12044.
Must go, lost lease on warehouse. Phone 863-581-5341 This is an ex military transport open unit designed to carry two stretchers.
M 170 with a 101 in wheel base”
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/3647423129.html
