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1952? CJ-2A Central City, NE **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

Ducks on a hood? That’s a first for me.

“1952 Willy’s Jeep
4 cly. 3 speed
New Starter,wheel bearings,and tires
Runs great, Asking $2000 or best offer. No title”

 

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1948 Custom CJ-2A Alpena, MI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer

This is different.

“This willys jeep has an all alumium body which will never rust or corrod and since it is made out of alumium it is a lite ride. The body is on an s-10 sand blasted frame with a 96′ wheelbase. It is 2 wheel drive with a 305ci v-8 in it, it has a 30 over Big cam with a 700 R4 trany behind it. It has 13,500 miles on the engine and tranny, was never used for drag racing. It gets around 20 miles per gallon on the highway.”

 

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1965 CJ-5 Reading, PA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

Steve spotted this unusual CJ-5. Is that a raccoon hanging from the mirror?

“This is 1965 CJ-3 new paint ,new floor ,motor and transmission in great condition 4×4 work perfect clean title”

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1962 Economite 6×6 Amphibious Prototype Atlanta, GA, eBay

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

I’ve never heard of this M-274 replacement.  Looks like an interesting project.

“6×6 Economite Amphibious Prototype
US-ARMY
Built 1962
Serial #1

All Aluminum hull, amphibious all terrain vehicle.

Tested by
U. S. Army Transportation Board
&
U. S. Army Tank-Automotive Command
during 1962-63
as mentioned several times in report

Designed to replace the M274 Mule
Will carry 800 lbs at 25mph over land and 4 mph in the water.
Don’t have time due to new business venture”

View all the information on eBay

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1955 Jeep Rod LA, Ca eBay (Featured in JP Magazine article)

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE:  This was for sale back in August of 2010.

You might have read about this Jeep project in JP Magazine. Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

“I am selling/trading my Rat Rod Jeep. It was built by the one time editor of JP Magazine and its build has been fully documented in JP Magazine. The jeep is currently registered and insured as a 1955 Jeep because of the frame. Everything works, runs and drives. Please refer to the below list of parts, used to build the project. If you are looking for more information and photos please type in “Sloppy Seconds Jeep,” into a search engine like Google to learn and see more about the Jeep.

Parts List:
Frame: 55’ Jeep M38A1
Body Tub: Late 1940, CJ-2A
Rear Suspension: 1955-1975 stock CJ front leafs
Front Suspension: 36-inch MAS Hairpins with Speedway Motors hardware shackles, and leaf springs.
Engine: GM 194 inline-six, possibly from a 1964 Chevy II
Transmission: 1947-1968 GM SM 420
Clutch: Early 1960’s 11-inch GM truck clutch
Front Axle: 1948 Willys truck housing with 1973 Jeep J-2000 knuckles, brakes, spindles, bearings, and hubs
Rear Axle: 1974-1979 Ford F-150 2WD Camper Special or 4X4 or 1978-1979 Bronco
Brake Master Cylinder: 1955 M38A1
Alternator: Typical GM 1 wire Superior PN7127-1W
Radiator: Early Dodge car. Unknown year or model
Radiator Hoses: Copper pipe (upper), Napa Gates PN 21631 (modified lower)
Belt: GM 1964 Chevy II
Steering: 1948 Willys truck box. Column shortened 4 inches
Tie Rod/Ends: 1948 Willys Truck
Drag Link: 1955 CJ-5″

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2 M29C Weasels Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

I don’t know if the price is good or not, but you don’t see one of these very often, let alone two.

“Listed are two M29c Weasels Amphibious ATV cargo vehicles for parts or restoration.”

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WWII Military Stamp Kit **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The seller claims these were used for stamping Willys, MBs, Dodge during WWII.  I don’t know if that is true or not, but it is a neat kit.

“Found in estate sale, ww2 military metal stamping kit, all the numbers and letters are there with extra stamping tool. look at my other action for moor military items, thank you”

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