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CJ-6 Snowcat by Sno-Ball

November 12, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6, Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Paul found this special government-ordered CJ-6 with a little extra traction.

According to the website usual locomotion, “Sno-Ball Jeep CJ6 Snowcat, 1956. Contract between Jeep and Sno Ball Corp. created this vehicle to transport crews over deep snow. They were provided to the US Forest Service and the FAA. 20 were built in 1956 and only one is remaining. Tracks are rubber belted and the grousers are in steel. This Sno-Ball Jeep stayed in Colorado and was sold in 2004. The Snowcat used a Jeep engine, transmission and cab in 1956. Original wheels and axles could be mounted back but there was an extra frame lift.”

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You can see all kinds of photos of an original Snowcat that appeared on eBay in 2004:
http://boyink.com/cj6/sno-ball-jeep-cj6-snowcat/

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1964 Kristi Snow Cat Model KT-4G

November 8, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Paul found this unique snow cat made from Kaiser parts. It appears to me to be a CJ-5 body with hardtop combined with a custom FC-looking cowl (with some buck teeth as a grille). There were only two KT-4G models made.

According to the Kristi Snowcat website, “This new vehicle, named the KT-4G, was designed with the aim to reduce costs by maximizing use of standard automotive parts. Kaiser Jeep supplied the CJ-series universal frame and body, while power was delivered by a Chevrolet 6-cylinder engine mated to a Clark four-speed transmission and steering differential. The new Chevrolet engine was water-cooled, allowing for a car-like heating system.”

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1947 Custom Flattie Randle, WA $2900

November 1, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2900

This 1947 Custom Flattie is named “Double Joint”.

“I have a 47 with little to no rust
Has custom body work done
set up for 4 wheel steering
runs good.
Original engine, transmission, and transfercase
Title
Won the ridge runners mud races multiple years in a row
For me information please email me.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4147640219.html

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1946 Unusual ‘CJ-2A’ Bozeman, MT **SOLD**

September 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.

It’s funky, but appears in good shape.

“Running gear is from a vintage CJ2A. Body custom built. Equipped with stock 4 cyl engine, 3 spd trans, hi-lo range and 4 wheel drive. Mechanically strong, good tires. Good title and vintage plates. A lot of fun to drive and to look at. Good business mascot, parade vehicle or use on you acreage, at the cabin or lake.”

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Trike Jeep De Pere, WI **SOLD**

August 31, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7200.

(03/14/2012)  “2007 Willys CJ2A Trike w/ Chevy 4.3l TBI fuel injected V6 and 4sp auto Transmission. It is sitting on a Ford Thunderbird independent rear suspension and custom made frame and front end.The Willys body has been stretched 17″ in the rear section.Newer style roll bar with a new Softopper soft top/bikini top. Chevy Tahoe front seats Jeep CJ rear seat, custom 17 Gal aluminum tank. This is a 4 seater and in WI it does not have to conform to helmet laws, BUT it does to seat belt laws. so it works with little ones and car seats. I would be interested in trading for a 4door pickup, convertible, suv or newer big cycle. Let me know what you have”

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1946 CJ-2A “The Pope Mobile” Hondo, TX **Status Unknown**

August 27, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was up for barter.

(07/15/2012) As Mark notes,  “I don’t know what to say. is it the pope jeep?”.  So, if you have a visiting dignitary that needs a clear glass coach, I think this is just about there . . .

“Have a 1946 Willys Jeep that runs, no title. 12v conversion. Will trade for 50s Chevy project truck or car or BO. Has a homemade 2″ square tube windshield frame/roll bar with plexiglass. I can remove the frame if need be.”

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Electric Jeep (and More) Lexington, KY **SOLD**

August 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, VEEP (VW Jeep), Scamp, Others • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This is an unusual vehicle that is part of a business. It’s the whole business that’s for sale. The jeep itself is sort of an electric VEEP.

“This is truly a one of a kind vehicle and business opportunity for any EV or automobile enthusiast.

For sale is a custom built Willys electric jeep. The details of this vehicle are hard to describe, but it is essentially a 1949 Willys body sitting on a custom frame, VW front end drivetrain , and custom all Electric drive!

This vehicle was built as a training and demonstration vehicle for ACE Technologies. See the website www.nopgas.us for more information. This vehicle has been used to train hundreds of EV enthusiasts and has been seen numerous times on TV and in parades.

For sale is the vehicle, with all of the technical documents, schematics, etc. AND the complete rights and ownership of www.nogas.us The domain will be transferred to your name and If you like, I will continue to host it free for the remaining of the year. Also included is the “EV-101 training materials and DVD which have been sold to hundreds of enthusiasts wishing to build their own vehicle.

This is a 144V vehicle, capable of driving at highway speeds. It needs a bit of TLC but is an excellent project vehicle or special events vehicle.”

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Ad for Hickey 4×4 in Four Wheeler Magazine

August 20, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Magazine, Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across this unusual ad for the complete setup for an unusual 4×4 in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The prototypes and parts were being sold by Vic Hickey (or he was acting as an agent). Anyone have more information on this? It appears to be a four wheel drive dune buggy.

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1946 CJ-2A/Wrangler(?) Greenwood, SC **SOLD**

August 12, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Nope, never seen this mod!

“have a nice old 1946 jeep upgraded to a 12 volt system and newer front grill off a 12 volt later model jeep everything works on it ……….might be open to a good trade I like bangs and farm stuff”

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1962 DJ-3A Surrey Ohio $9500

August 8, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(12/01/2012) “This is a 1962 Willy’s Jeep Surrey Gala with 26,127 miles. It has been in our family for 30 years. We used the Jeep in parades only to advertise our business. Price $9,500.00. Only 1100 ever made. They came in Blue, Pink and Green. This jeep was refurbished from pink to red prior to us aquiring it. Serious collectors only please! I also am willing to sell the trailer that it sits on for an additional $1,000. It is a full size car hauler. Please call Jim Cira at 419-722-8801.”

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/3983947703.html

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