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UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(06/14/2010) This doesn’t look too bad.
“1955 M170 Jeep, All Original, Professionally Rebuilt Original Motor, 24V System, Runs Good, Minor Oil Leaks. Note: emails will not be answered as I’m selling for a friend. Please call the seller (818) 535-0090.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200
The pics aren’t too good, but it looks pretty good.
“This is a 1955 jeep willys. It has only 27.000 milage and is in a great running condition. This jeep is all original and a very nice collector ‘s item”
UPDATE: Jim noted this might be a scam. So, I went to double check the link this morning and discovered the content had completely changed, except for the email address. This one has me a little perplexed. The add originally listed the below jeep at $2900. See comments for Jim’ comment.
“I have owned this jeep for about 6 years. It is a virtual frame up restoration of a 1954 Military M170 Frontline Ambulance to great running condition. Every part examined, restored or replaced on this jeep. Engine rebuilt with less than 20 hours running time on it. Rebuilt radiator, NOS carburetor, NOS fuel pump, complete new Vintage wiring harness, NOS lights, power switch, steering linkage, new brake shoes, emergency break system, rebuilt transmission and transfer case, hubs repacked/rebuilt, New military tires, new exhaust, exhaust manifold, NOS cross over tube, water proof plug wires, accelerator peddle and linkages, cables, speedometer cable, NOS fuel tank, NOS passenger seat, etc., etc., etc.
This vehicle can be a daily driver. It tops out at about 55 mph, loves 35 mph. I rebuilt this jeep for our kids on the ranch and it had to be absolutely reliable to start and run because we left it unstarted for weeks at a time and everyone wanted to drive it when we go out there. I promise you this vehicle is in excellent running condition.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/for/2245921317.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500
(03/06/2010) Brent spotted this rare M-170 …. even rarer that it’s been slightly modded.
“1964 M170 Ambulance. This is the military version of a CJ-6. It came out of Nevada and is RUST FREE. It has a Chevy Small Block 350 engine, chrome headers, M/T valve covers, dual exhaust, Warn Overdrive Unit, after market bucket seats, new VDO gauges, new battery, chrome rims, and bigger tires. This is a very rare Jeep with only 4000 to 5000 ever made. $4,500.00
Description
The M170 (MDA) is basically a stretched M38A1. Only 4155 were produced between the mid-1950s and the early 1960s. They were used as ambulances. The production information available for these vehicles suggests a much more limited production run.
Drive Train
The M170 was available with the “Hurricane” F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3894221
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This looks pretty good.
“I am selling my 1954 Willy’s M170 USMC medic jeep. There were less than 4000 of the Jeeps ever made and less than a couple hundred thought to still be in existence. This Jeep is partially restored and needs to be finished. Email me with any questions and I will answer right away.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Virtual frame up restoration of a 1954 Military M170 Frontline Ambulance to great running condition. I wished I had unbolted the body from the frame and replaced the little body pads because that is about the only thing not restored or replaced on this jeep. Engine rebuilt with less than 20 hours running time on it. Rebuilt radiator, NOS carburetor, NOS fuel pump, complete new Vintage wiring harness, NOS lights, power switch, steering linkage, new brake shoes, emergency break system, rebuilt transmission and transfer case, hubs repacked/rebuilt, New military tires, new exhaust, exhaust manifold, NOS cross over tube, water proof plug wires, accelerator peddle and linkages, cables, speedometer cable, NOS fuel tank, NOS passenger seat, etc., etc., etc. I have over $12,000 of parts and shop labor invested in this restoration!
24 Volt power system with 12-volt starter. This makes it crank fast and is therefore easy to start. Very little rust. Pictures show the major places on the body where there is any pitted rust other than the bed. Bed had some pitted rust. I scraped, primed and painted that area, covering it with plywood for protection when hauling rocks, etc., (it is a working jeep).
Note the importance of this rare jeep model. The M170 Frontline Ambulance with the twenty inch stretched body length is a very rare Willys model. Some reports show less than 2500 ever made, (and possibly only 300 running today), as compared to the much more common M38A1. It was the precursor to the Civilian CJ6 which Ronald Reagan drove on his ranch. While most parts are interchangeable with the M38A1, several are unique to the ambulance.
I restored this Jeep with the help of the local Lonestar Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA). Hopefully there is a chapter in your area. We used ours as a fun hobby and kid’s car at the ranch. For parade restoration, I would recommend configuring it into the 7 man troop carrier version (which was not an uncommon configuration while they were in service) rather than buy the required ambulance canvas top, stretchers and rails for it to be set up as an ambulance.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
A reader named Bryan has several jeeps and many jeep parts for sale in Mississippi. If you are looking for parts and are in the area, give him a call.
Here’s some pics of the jeeps he’s had.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
I might have this listed elsewhere. I know I’ve seen this for sale previously.
“THIS AD IS FOR THIS 1954 WILLYS. THIS IS A MILITARY AMBULANCE TRUCK FRONT LINE 1/4 TON 4X4 M-170. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN ENGINE OR TRANS OR TRANSFER CASE. IT IS VERY SOLID IF THERE IS RUST I DON’T SEE ANY. THIS WAS A MARINE CORPS AMBULANCE. YOU WOULD SEARCH A LONG TIME TO FIND ONE THIS NICE AT THIS PRICE. THE BODY HAS BEEN STRETCHED 6 INCHES BY A PROFESSIONAL BODY MAN. THE WILLYS HAS THE ORIGINAL FRONT AND REAR AXLES. ALL OF THE BODY IS IN GOOD OR EXELLENT SHAPE FOR ITS AGE. WE HAVE ALL OF THE ORIGINAL BODY TAGS AND THE PLAQUE THEY CAME ON. THIS VEHICLE COMES WITH A BILL OF SALE.”
UPDATE: This is back on ebay.
(11/19/2009) This is unusual.
“THIS M170 WILLIS ARMY 4X4 JEEP IS IN EXTREMELY NICE CONDITION IN AND OUT, SHEET METAL IS PERFECT. THIS JEEP WAS RESTORED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THERE USE. THE CHASSIS HAS ROUGHLY 25,000 TOTAL MILES AND UNDER 3,000 TOTAL MILES ON NEW REBUILT ENGINE. IT IS STILL 24 VOLT WATERPROOF WIRING AND ALL RUNNING GEAR IS REBUILT AND ORIGINAL. THE ONLY MODIFICATION WERE THE NEW PAINT AND ALL NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT. IT HAS A NEW 100 GALLON TANK, NEW HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, PLUS NEW HOSE, A ELECTRIC HOSE REEL. IT STARTS, RUNS AND DRIVES LITERALLY AS NEW AND EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE FULE GAGE(NEEDS NEW SENDING UNIT) ALWAYS KEPT INSIDE AND IS CURRENTLY TITLED AND LICENSED. EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.”
This appears in pretty good shape.
“I have to many jeeps and need to make room, this is a very good looking M-170 Ambulance Jeep, recently painted and many new parts.. neuby47@hotmail.com”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/1818617565.html
