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1929 WILLYS-KNIGHT SHOW CAR – $15,500 (CLARKSVILLE, TN)

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1929 WILLYS-KNIGHT SHOW CAR – $15,500 (CLARKSVILLE, TN)

I really like these Sleeve Valve WK cars, this one looks nice, anyone coming to NJ soon!

Seller’s Description

1929 Willys Knight Model 70B Coupe
Amazing piece of History

Full Body-Off Restoration including Sandblasting & Painted Frame
Built to stock specifications

Unique Straight 6 engine with no valves. The sleeve valve engine was adopted from Charles Knight in 1914. The Knight engine was nearly silent, which was a selling point for the Willys-Knight.

Unique manifold preheats the water
Generator (Full 12 v. conversion) driven off the front of the motor.
New electric fuel pump. Original vacuum fuel pump on car not currently working.
Heater box for cab heat.

Unique Watson Stabilizer Shocks with Springs and Canvas Linkage, the type of shocks used in that era. They were manufactured by The John Watson Company in Philadelphia, PA.

Unique original Knight Hood Ornament & chrome plated radiator housing.
Vacuum operated wiper.
Fold out luggage rack with trunk
Original Ahooga Horn

Beautifully done interior with Plush Comfortable seats.
Window shade in back of window.
Vinyl Flooring.

All lights work including side marker lights, dash lights, and interior lighting.
Back Jump Seat has hidden Storage Tray with tools.
Original Motor Crank & Tire Tools included.

Only flaw is there are wax swirl marks in paint. otherwise a beautiful piece of history!
Call/text show contact info .

https://clarksville.craigslist.org/cto/d/cumberland-city-1929-willys-knight-show/7843879784.html

 
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1965 Jeep FJ6 Fleetvan Jericho, VT $4,500 (LISTING REMOVED)

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Too Slow for this one, listing removed, but here are the details.

“Andy’s Picks”

Seller’s description

Jeep fj6 step van 2006 Chevy express 3500. Unfinished project, runs but needs front floors, steering, pedals and brake booster as well as wiring. 5.3l ls with 4l80e with stand alone harness, express front clip with 2x4x1/4” rear frame, lots of tig welding, built right. New fuel pump, lines and tank, Yukon 3rd row leather seat, and safari windshield frames. Driveshaft is in, new leaf spring bushings and shackles. 14 bolt rear axle, 8 lug truck. Started at my old work but switched jobs, and it doesn’t fit in my shop at home to finish.

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Willys Powered Train 18″ Gauge Railroad Locomotive (Auction)

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Willys Powered Train 18″ Gauge Railroad Locomotive (Auction)

“Andy’s Picks”

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/196399058_18-gauge-railroad-locomotive

How about a Willys Train, for that person who has it all and is hard to buy for, this thing is neat. Its not going to be for everyone but I would help wrench on it if it was local.

Auction.

Seller’s Description

*Owner states believed to be built by Custom Locomotive Inc. Chicago Illinois *Locomotive built for an 18″ gauge model railroad *Made to resemble a steam locomotive *Powered by a Willys Jeep 4 cylinder gas engine *Currently non running with unknown engine condition *Lunkenheimer brass steam whistle *Mounted air compressor for air brakes *Sells with bill of sale only

Buyer’s Premium: 20%

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Year? Crawler Maryville, TN $8000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/14/2024) Here’s an unusual 4-seat crawler.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3741561226108106

“Fiberglass willys cj2a body stretched to 4 seater.
2002 Chevy 5.3 LS truck motor. Runs very well. Great oil pressure. New bearings and seals.
Turbo 350 manual valve body trans with B&M sport shifter. Shifts firm, new fluid and filter.
NP203/205 doubler, with off-road designs adapter plate. Brand new install.. never wheeled with it.
GM Dana 60s, 456 gears spooled front and rear.
Front dana 60 has ECGS drive slugs and 35 spline outers. Brand new never wheeled.
Brand new 1410 u joints on custom square tube driveshafts, brand new never wheeled.
42” bias ply TSLs on 15” weld on bead locks. All hold air all about 75% life left.
Warn 8274 winch with synthetic line.
Brand new;
Calipers front and rear.
Jb custom fab triple shifter
All universal joints are new.
Just spent over 3k building and installing the doubler. Haven’t wheeled it yet but I drove it around the house and it works great.
Very simple very bulletproof rig. Can buy parts at almost any parts store to fix it. ”

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1977 Stretched CJ-5 Middletown, OH $12,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/30/2024) Here’s a modified CJ-5 that’s sometimes used as a hearse.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1142904690132757

“A heavily modified CJ5 ,, extended about 5’ ,, fully done and ready for use as a hearse , or a pickup. 4.2 engine, 3 speed stick , 4 wheel drive, lock out hubs ,, several new parts”

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1949 ‘Budson’ Lebanon, OR $6500

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UPDATE: This is back up for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791397446461376

“Introducing the Budson! Project custom 1948 Willies Wagon, Chrysler 225 slant 6, 3 speed manual, Dana 18, power brakes. Runs pretty good, moves around the yard, needs wheel cylinders before it could be on the road, shoes looked good. Good tires on 15in rims, new battery and fuel pump. Got it in trade a bit ago, and I just can’t seem myself ever wheeling it like I want to. Needs some work, but I don’t think it would take much to get it on the road. If you look up “Willies Budson”, you can find an old post about it detailing a bit more about all the pieces it has. Clean title in hand, located in Lebanon, OR. $6500, or maybe a partial trade for a street legal dual sport motorcycle like a Yamaha TW200 or a Jeep J-pickup.”

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1946 CJ-2A-Tractor Medina, OH $6000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.

(06/09/2024) Roger Martin shared this oddball build. I wish the pics were a little clearer.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694988399351648

“Custom Massey Harrison 1946 Willis drive train all Custom 4×4 works starts drives and stop head turner vary nice jeep and really fun driver”

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1952 Custom Wagon Fortuna, CA $11,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,500.

(04/12/2013) It reminds me of the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour wagons.

“Willys 2 door wagon converted to Surry. 4cyl. F engine 4×4 converted to12v. 3 speed overdrive new tires needs nothing. Also comes with rear enclosure for back that matches top. Very fun always garaged. Price is O.B.O. will accept best cash offer. if its posted its for sake no b.s. no tirekickers”

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275285585513826/

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Custom Jeep Trike Quartsize, AZ $7500

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This unusual build needs a valve job.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/821128503408312

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“Custom TRIKE ONE-OF-A-KIND custom Trike. Chopped Body; Bucket Seats; Carpet; Removable Steering Wheel; 307ci SB with 600cfm 4-bbl, and lots of chrome; Ceramic coated headers with new exhaust system; Turbo 300 automatic 3-speedtrans recently professionally rebuilt with new-old stock parts; New shifter on floor; New Line Lock; New power brake system on rebuilt brakes; New electric fan and aluminum cross-flow radiator; Pirelli front tire on front end, Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T rear tires on polished aluminum rims; Full roll-bar, Rear storage compartment; New battery; New Heater; New gauge cluster; New retractable seat belts;

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CJ-3B-like Jeep Kart Talent, OR $1000

• CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an oddball item.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1402417757064972

“just dont have the time to finish. has nice honda pacific coast 800 twin. also ford fiesta 5 speed. new tires and wheels. needs someone with some fab tools and time.”

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