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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
“1959 CJ 3BM by Mitsubishi Motors and Jeep
#16350
Engine # JH435452
This is a very rare military version of the CJ3B made by Mitsubishi in Japan for Willys. Japanese writing on the Data Plate.
Very nice restoration candidate and easy to get parts for.
Crosses over for M-38 parts
Great body, fenders, hood, grill etc.
Engine runs but smokes
Brakes not working
Steering box not working properly
Has title.”
Mike has his early J-200 for sale.
“’63 was the first year this body style was offered to the public.
This truck has had the 230 replaced with a Ford 351 and a 4 speed. The truck has been sitting for quite a while but it had been well cared for. And is surprisingly straight. It is a short-bed thrift-side with a straight axle front end (not IFS).
She deserves a good home, so if you would like a great piece of Americana, Take a look.
I will also have a 230 available soon. Just need to get this beauty out of the space it is in so I can work on my next project.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2624266127.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Brest spotted this cool M715.
“1968 Jeep Kaiser M715
4WD/2WD Hi/Low, 24 volt power
230ci 6 cyl. Tornado engine
11,500 original miles
2nd cilvilian owner
This Jeep is not presently running. I believe it only needs a professional timing job to run again. The original engine threw a bearing through the oil pan and a rebuilt engine from Boyce Equipment in Ogden was installed. It was in perfect running order until recently when the distributor power became disconnected and threw out the timing. It turns over and tries to start, but I cannot get the timing right myself. I bought this Jeep from the Groom Creek Fire Department in Prescott, AZ in 2002. It is rust and dent free, straight as an arrow. I have been refinishing it since and the many extras now include:
Newer paint in and out, Rhino lined bed and cab
4.56 differential gears (Higher highway speeds up to 65 mph)
Custom one-piece, powder coated Diamond Racing Rims with Pro-Comp off road tires
PTO Braden winch with Rock Stomper fiber braid rope
62 inch all weather black diamond plate tool box in bed
Newer Canvas top (6 yrs. old)
J-truck bench seat
2 New 12V Die Hard Gold gel batteries (in-line for 24V)
Blackout light, Pioneer tools and straps, Rhino grill, Brush Guard
Hi-Lift jack, heavy duty tow straps
All military manuals, extra parts like a canister-style air filter, extra carb, military siren, military spare tire, some J-truck do-dads.
I am selling my much loved Jeep because I got it when I was single, and now I have a wife and 4 kids, and it isnt really family appropriate. A great ride for a rugged do-it-yourselfer, or a classic 4×4 enthusiast. Turns heads, garners thumbs-ups, and will instantly instill a sense of bad-assedness.”
Gordon volunteered to share images of his unusual Unimog 401, which he calls ‘Grog’. It’s a pretty cool vehicle. Gordon got it from Cold War Remarketing in Colorado; in turn, he got it from the Swiss Army
Gordon writes,”Grog is completely street legal, I had him licensed and insured for a while. Top speed with its behemoth 25HP OM636 is 35 mph. (Probably far short of that here at 6000’ elevation). I have a few other 636 engines and have toyed with the idea of trying to turbocharge one of them, but that’s pretty far down on my list. Mercedes also used the 636 in the early Ponton cars (180D).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“I hate to list this but current circumstances force me to list my most prized toy. Unimog has been in a barn for the last 20 years. The engine does not turn but shows no signs of ever having moisture in it. It appears to have never been apart. I have made no real attempt at freeing it up besides pulling the glowplugs and squirting some diesel/oil in the holes. The plugs themselves looked good as far as having no signs of moisture in the engine. The transmission shifter wobbles but is not sliding into gears. The PTO shaft does turn and the Unimog rolls easily.Unimog will come with it’s ORIGINAL manual. Steering is stiff but works. Unimog is obviously being sold as is.
Well I doubt it is a Jeepster. Thanks to Brian for spotting this one. He thinks it fits in the Dodge WC53 class. He believes it was built on this frame http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dodge_Mili.jpg
“This 1953 Jeepster is RARE, it was a military experimental, only 2 known of still in existance. 6 cyl automatic transmission. For more information, please CALL Roy at 918-569-7157. If you want to see more pictures, reply to this ad.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2479366126.html
Brian spotted this. I don’t know enough about these to know if this is a prototype or not.
“1950? Prototype Willys – M274 Army Mule
Rolling chassis,
4 tires, both axles,
no engine.
Purchased by previous owner’s father
at Kaiser-Willys factory auction (Toledo OH)
Around 1960
(Kaiser bought Willys in 1953,
AMC bought Kaiser in 1970).
Price: $650
Information Email: jonharknes@yahoo.com“
http://americandreamcars.com/1950prototypewillysm274armymule.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
This appears in reasonable shape. I couldn’t say if the price is good or not. Learn more here.
“1961 military mighty might jeep for sale. All aluminum body, air cooled v4 engine, marine jeep used in Vietnam. Only 1500 built. Completely overhauled engine. has all original markings and numbers on it. New canvas seats.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It think it would have been easier and cheaper to buy a jeep than convert this into one??
“WOW WHAT IS IT?? THATS WHAT EVERY BODY SAYS. IT IS A M274 MULE THAT WAS ON ITS WAY TO BE A JEEP. I AM NOT SURE IT IS A 1966 ? THE OWNER SAID HE GAVE UP ON IT. I THINK ITS GOOD HE DID. MOST OF THE MULE IS STILL THERE. THIS THING WILL BE GOOD FOR PARTS OR TO GO BACK TO THE M274 MULE. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO IT, AND KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN WHAT HE TOLD ME. THE DRIVE TRAIN SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. THE FOUR WHEEL STERRING WORKS FINE, GEARS SHIFT , HE SAID THE MOTOR RUNS GOOD. AS YOU CAN SEE HE WAS CHANGING THE DRIVE SYSTEM TO MAKE IT GO FASTER. THE NEW SLIP CLUTCH COMES WITH IT. THE MOTOR IS JUST SITTING ON FRAME.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/05/2011) Josh spotted this unusual vehicle. This doesn’t look like a Crosley. It’s possible it is the ‘other’ prototype. I’ve never seen another vehicle quite like this one, except for the bobcat prototype. I contacted the folks at Crosley for more info.
“1949 Crosley Farm-O-Road Jeep
Rebuilt 3 Speed Transmission
Good Motor, Extra Carburator
Fold down Window
Willing to work with you.
Mark 720-620-7350”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2497022446.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“M422A1 Mighty Mite, I bought this little mite to restore but now have to sell it because my situation has changed. This little Mite runs well and does not smoke. The transmission shifts easily and has no problems. The drive line is smooth and quiet. The body is strait and has no bondo or body filler. This would be an easy restore as most of the work is done already. Now for the bad, the brakes do not work ( need bleeding ), the windshield needs glass and the lights need to be checked. Also needs seat covers. I am unaware of any other items that is needed to make it a good driving piece of military history. There are not too many of these left.
From January 1960 to January 1963 American Motors Corporation (AMC) delivered about 4000 “Mighty Mites” to the United States Marine Corps for use in Vertical Envelopment Operations [i.e. airborne/ parachuting]. The 4×4 has a 4-speed manual transmission, is powered by an air-cooled aluminium V4 engine, and was designed to haul 850 pounds while pulling 1000 pounds in a trailer. With dimensions of 107″x60″, it has a 65″ wheelbase, and a fueled weight of 1750 pounds.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Needs engine.
“German Military, independent suspension all around, 3 cyclinder 2 stroke engine, solid, straight, rust free (must be the good German steel). Kids got to the glass, needs engine or re-power. Fits in full size pickup bed. Could be a lot of fun. First $1,500 takes it. Possible Delivery.”
