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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Tom shared this truck for sale.
“1960 Willys 4×4.. Newly rebuilt L6-226 150 mi- 3 speed with overdrive-New clutch and pressure plate-Complete brakes, master cylinder, lines, wheel cylinders, shoes-New wheels and tires- New speedometer and gauges-New front leaf springs- Electric wipers ++more”
John shared this modified truck. It includes an overdrive.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1012785993287576
“Old backroad truck . 4×4 three speed with overdrive. Not a hot rod or show truck. In-line 6 ford truck engine. Converted to 12 volts. All instruments work. Heater and defrost work. New tires less than 20 miles. New side post battery. Converted to alternator. All lights work. Steering is hard, brakes stop but need room. Diamond plate steel front and rear bumpers. New carb, fuel pressure regulator and gauge. Electric fuel pump and filter. New aluminum radiator and electric wipers.if it’s posted, it is still available. Will not respond to is it still available. No trades. Odometer doesn’t work”
UPDATE: I found what I believe is another Israel Kaiser brochure which highlights the Compact Tender design. This truck looks more like a modified wagon than a truck. The bed does not appear independent of the cab.
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Original Published Dec 05, 2010: Congrats to Or who spotted some information from a “Kaizer-Ilin Industrys Ltd” marketing document at the Israel Cars forum. He and I have both searched for any official piece of evidence that the vehicles we were seeing were really produced and this represents the first step in that process. We still don’t know how many were produced, nor how many years they were produced, nor in how many countries they were produced (though they have appeared in both Israel and the US).
The document below is from 1963. Or translates it the following way:
1. Tender Willys
2. “Station Car”
3. Compact Tender
4. c’hamp 1963
Moreover, Or spoke with some of the folks at the Israel Cars forum and discovered that the Compact Tender is built on the Panel/Wagon frame (104.5″ wheelbase) rather than the long pickup frame (118″ wheelbase).
Thanks to the guys at the Israel Cars forum for posting this Ad:
Tom’s got this truck for sale. You contact him at tomdiamondt @ gmail.com (remove the spaces from around the @).
“Original super hurricane flat 6
Last time running ,1 1/2 years ago
Engine spins freely
3-speed transmission w/aftermarket overdrive
4 WD
Brakes have been upgraded from stock
California truck – no rust through anywhere
$11,000.00
Hungry Horse,Mt.59919”
UPDATE: At bottom is a printed version of the plate listed on eBay. A few of the pics show the truck with the high middle cross piece on the grille, which helps date it.
View all the information on eBay
“8 x 6 x 1 inch
“Let us demonstrate America’s lowest priced 4-wheel drive truck”
“4-Wheel Drive Jeep Truck”
“Willys…world’s largest makers of 4-wheel drive vehicles”
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Originally published April 14, 2013: The ad is from 1956.
“Original newspaper ad , 8 x 8 .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This appears worth a look.
“1949 willys truck. 4 cylinder flathead motor rebuilt. Runs 4wd. 6 volt system must see to appreciate. 6,000 or best offers. Thanks for looking.”
This might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/912232980425107
“1949 Willy’s overland pu. Very original, New brake master/wheel cyls Runs well Some bondo and repairs to floors. Overall good condition”
This modified truck has some unique mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/978925113320931
“Willys pickup. It has been chopped 2.5 inches roof flattened with a van roof and channeled over the frame. It has a great running 292 Chevy 6 banger in it with a turbo 350 trans. It runs down the highway great. The front has been lowered and the rear has air bags and four link suspension.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9750.
This beautiful truck needs an engine. Thanks to Glenn for sharing it.
“This well documented 1948 Jeep Willy’s pickup was acquired in 2017 from an enthusiast who was meticulous in his maintaining of the vehicle. I purchased this truck as a marketing piece for my charitable organization, and unfortunately the rod blew. I am not mechanically skilled, nor am I inclined to have a replacement motor installed; we have acquired a modern version of the truck to serve our needs. The new owner who installs a replacement motor will have a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing antique truck to enjoy for years to come.”
Andy shared this. Maybe some parts value for someone?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/881356240185910/
“I have two jeep trucks, 1947 and a 1948. The 47 is 2wd the other is a half of a 4×4 that still has a motor and transmission.The 2wd one has no motor or transmission, and the frame is bad. Figured we will have them listed until my husband gets around to scrapping them, which will be soon”
