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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Here’s a great photo of Roberto and his latest canvas. In his hand is the latest issue of 4×4 Story.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
“I’m selling a Jeep that I prob shouldn’t sell. But…I don’t use it, and time is one thing this father of 2 doesn’t have much of anymore. I would love to see someone buy this and rock crawl the heck out of it! I’ll spend the time showing you the many “mods” and “differences” from every other crawler-Jeep out there, in hopes to show the major work put into this amazing creation!! It has few rivals.
Specs:
Interior – New Wrangler seats, original rear seat (military canvas covering), rhinolined dark green, OEM replacement guages, tachometer on steering column, ’74 Chevelle tilt steering column, original downward dash light, original dash plates, full roll bar/cage, TUFFY locking stereo roll cage box, roll cage dual speakers, stereo with ipod/phone plug, Full Tigertop soft top (not pictured but in better than average condition).
UPDATE: Still Available. No pics provided.
“I have a 1948 Willys Truck 4×4. Frame off, frame POR 15, Front Brake Disc conversion with Dana 30 open knuckle 3:73 gears. 4.3 ltr V6 came out of my truck that was totaled. Dana 44 rear with new hardware, shoes, wheel cylinders, drums and lines. 208 Transfer case with driveline. BandM shifter and IDIDIT steering column with advanced adapters power steering. Truck has NO transmission, but is set up for 700r4, gave the trans to my brother.
Trade, trades, barter, swap looking for an aluminum boat jon style at least 16 foot. Ideal would be a 16×48 flat bottom just boat only. I have a boat trailer to come and get the boat you will need trailer to come and get the truck. 360-628-7141 text pictures only.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2800
(11/23/2013) It runs and drives, but needs some more work.
“I am selling our 1947 Willys jeep. It is in running condition and is registered with title in hand. Please only serious inquires.
We have started restoration on it and is running
Rebuilt motor with hardened seats to accept todays unleaded fuel
Cooling system rebuilt
Fuel system Re-done
Brakes Re-done
Jeep needs transmission seal and rear end seal replaced.
Along with cosmetic restoration. But yes it does run and is registered. Please call Melanie 8five8 4four2 6ninezero5”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/4282824803.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This is a neat brochure. It sold on Friday for $31. Learn more about Hotchkiss jeeps.
“Description: Original 1950’s French Hotchkiss Willys Jeep dealership sales brochure is in near mint condition. It measures 3 1/2″ x 5 7/8″ and folds open to 5 7/8″ x 7″ and is in French. Combine with others I am listing and ship multiple for the price of one.”
The price appears good on this wagon.
“This 1953 Willys Station Wagon runs perfect with all mechanical updated and complete. Chevy 350 4 speed, tilt hood. 4 wheels like a rock crawler and cruises like a hot rod, and is ready for the interior. All new glass, and tires are about 70%. Termination of a LTR has changed plans for me to finish it so help yourself, gonna be hard to find another one this nice of condition, truly a must see. Call Steve @303-549-3954 or email. Trades considered.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4280433063.html
Charles shared some more photos.
The name of this road is Hell’s Highway (learn more about Highway 69 here) which was used during Operation Market Garden. Given the soldiers in the ditch, I’d say this 1944 photo captures they felt the same way:
1944 photo of Graves Bridge, Holland, an Operation Market Garden strategic point:
This photo shows the Belgian Army in Korea:
I found this article by the New York Times, eBay’s Strategy for Taking on Amazon, which explores eBay’s efforts to challenge Amazon. This is particularly interesting to me, because in September of 2013 eBay radically altered the commissions it paid third parties (like eWillys) who send buyers to it’s website. Since many of us have bought or sold on eBay, I thought I’d explain this a little.
Prior to September, if someone clicked on a link from eWillys, visited eBay, bid on an auction (or purchased something), and won, I’d receive a commission. For me it was a good way to generate a little money and motivated me to find unusual items on eBay that I thought would interest folks. For eBay, it’s a good way to encourage niche sites to send them high quality traffic. It was a win-win.
However, in September eBay altered the formula. Instead of awarding commissions based on a time frame that might have tracked a user over a 7 day window, now eBay will only pay a commission to a 3rd party if they purchase (buy-it-now) or win an auction within a 24 hour period. As you can imagine, there was a flurry of angry discussions from eBay traffic partners who watched in stunned amazement as their earnings suddenly plummeted by 50-80% (some were earning 10s of thousands of dollars). The overriding argument for the change was that eBay was transitioning away from auctions to a buy-it-now mentality.
In fact, in the article I mentioned at the start of the post, the New York Times claims that auctions currently represent only 30% of the purchases made on eBay. Even more interesting is how eBay is using its systems to act as the technology provider for large brick-and-mortar companies, such as Home Depot and Toys “R” Us. The company is becoming more and more focused on retail buyers and stepping away from their original core utility: auctions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/22/magazine/ebays-strategy-for-taking-on-amazon.html?_r=0
Since you are reading this post, you probably already figured out that we arrived safely tonight. Among our precious cargo was a new three year old stallion. I’d tell you all about the horse, but I can’t seem to write a very coherent sentence. So, a pic will have to do (my sister is to the left and petting the horse is my niece, Holly.
Here is my very happy wife welcoming me.
What, no updates yet? Yep. Add to that list, no showers, little sleep and no decent food since . . . well, I can’t really remember. My tooth brush is feeling hurt and ignored, wondering why I bothered bringing it along. The good news is that we should reach the Tacoma, WA, early this evening.
We are just passing through northern Cali right now (Corning, CA, to be specific). I will do updates as soon as (or if) the-power-that-be see fit to provide me with both a smooth road AND connectivity. It turns out the truck’s suspension is rough enough to make updates more of a challenge they normally are on the road.
Don’t let the palm trees i this photo from Barstow, CA, confuse you. It’s not much of a ‘vacation’. But, it is nice to spend some time with my sister.
