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Part III of the Ford Jeepster

January 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Jeepster, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Bob reports the vehicle arrived safely in Ohio.  He verified that the frame is a Ford and the body is well-built.   

He reports, “The thing looks pretty solid and seems to be made out of thick steel and very well made. I just can’t imagine some guy in his garage making this thing, but I could be wrong. Someone updated the running gear with a mustang straight 6, auto trans and the mustang differential. You can clearly see where it was column shift originally, and the frame is definitely a 46 ford.”

“The grill does seem stamped from what me and some other guys who looked at it think. There are no indications of it being welded up from pieces. The hood looks the same, like it was made in one piece. The window glass looks like cj3a, 3b era, but the frame is not.”

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Unusual Jeep Truck Edgewater, BC, Canada **SOLD**

January 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Wayne spotted this unusual frankenjeep.

“1940’s Willys jeep truck not exactly sure what year it is,would be a good restoration project, 6 cylinder flat head engine In it wouldn’t take much to get the engine running, just body and interior work”

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Metal Sculptures

December 30, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, toys, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Out of the UK come these unusual metal jeep scultpures. I wish there were better pictures.

http://www.alittlepresent.com/index.php?func=viewCategory&id=MSV004&cat=Metal%20People%20Sculptures%20-%20Cars

http://www.alittlepresent.com/index.php?func=viewCategory&id=MSV008&cat=Metal%20People%20Sculptures%20-%20Cars

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AC/DC Portable Welder Sevierville, Tn **SOLD**

December 30, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Industrial-Welder-Generator, Machinery, trailer, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700

(01/13/2010) “ac dc generator I have not use the generator but the welder works great.

it is powered by a gas powered by a willys hurricane F 134 engine
it’s a great machine I just don’t use it very much anymore
I would trade for a truck cab , fenders with title for a project
all trades will be considered
Please call or text anytime
a response by email will be delayed response as I do not check it often
if you call and do not get an answer please leave ”

 

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1962 CJ-6? Hastings, MI **SOLD**

December 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.

Here’s an odd one.  Was this a CJ-6?

“1962 Jeep Willys with clear title, runs good, may need starter, will need break work, has dump box needs hyd. comes with an extra set of tires, 4×4 works good.
would make a great mud truck, wood hauler, mule or 4×4 golf cart project.
$850.00 O.B.O will trade for chevy truck or good mpg car.”

 

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1962 CJ-3B Savannah, Tn $5000

December 16, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This has some unusual mods. I’m not sure what the ‘stripes’ on the side are.  Nor am I sure what is on the hood.

“1962 Willys Jeep, flat head four cylinder. Some spare engine and body parts. Very few miles put on it since I’ve owned it. Must see to appreciate. Body and under carraige in great shape. Call for more specific details. Asking $5,000 or best offer. Realistic offers only please, they don’t make these anymore. Call anytime 731-925-6370 ask for Reggie.”

http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/2754882190.html

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The Jolly & Renault: Competitors to the DJ-3A Surrey

December 15, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Glenn spotted this unusual competitor to the DJ-3A Surrey.  The seller calls it a Jolly, though the magazine picture below suggests it is actually the Renault (thanks DC).  The one shown below has been in the Newport Beach area for years and was once owned by the founder of Armor All. It is up for auction on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180772628708

Included in the Auction is a picture of a Mechanix article that discusses the DJ-3A Surrey, the Jolly and a Renault Beach Wagon.  I tried to find the original article, but couldn’t.  However, I did the other Modern Mechanix articles about jeeps listed in the posts below this one.  Great stuff!


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1947 Truck Paris, Mi $850

December 14, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here is a strangely modified truck pointed out by James.

“This is a 1947 2wd willys truck that is a flatbed. The eng runs great and it drives good too. The truck has been customized to a rag top and behind the windshield to the back of the cab is all well made. This is something you must see to get a true picture. It has the 6cyl with the 3speed on the floor trans and all original axles,shafts and frame. I was told dodge made these for the military for a short time but don’t know a lot about it. The miles are low and there is no smoke or bad noises in the drive line. One windshield is cracked but the dash is in good condition and the steering is tight. There is functional exaust stacks on it as well. I have seats for it and a console but they are not in it as of yet. I just put a 54.00 electric fuel pump on it. It still needs the wood doors replaced but I have one for a pattern and the floors were just replaced and painted. The bed is in great shape. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them all.”

http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2723678732.html

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For the Lover of Jeeps and Golfing Costa Mesa, CA **SOLD**

December 9, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6495.

For $6,495 I could buy a very nice real jeep, though I’d get in trouble for driving it on a golf course.

“LSV Carts has hundreds of Custom Golf Carts in stock please check out our other listings. If you don’t see what you’re looking for please email us at electriccartwarehouse@yahoo.com or Call (714) 595-9662 and we will gladly list it on eBay for you. fast 23mph 2009 4 PASSENGER 48V ELECTRIC GOLF CART 48V w/ LIGHTS WILLYS ARMY JEEP BODY STYLE.”

 

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Year? Flattie Oakdale, PA **SOLD**

December 9, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600

This is a bubba special.

“42? WILLYS MB? WITH ¼ TON TRAILER BED, FLAT HEAD MOTOR, RAN WHEN PARKED LAST YEAR, NO TITLE,”

 

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1960 FC-170 Bend, OR **SOLD**

November 30, 2011 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“ A very unique Willys Jeep FC-170.

Bought new in Oregon by a rancher – story told he bought it new and then had the engine swapped out to a Hercules 6 cylinder because it had many more H.P.  Then he had a professional welder fabricator build a hauling container on the back for hauling two horses, two cows, or maybe just one Rhino.

It has not been running for about 9 years. It has been kept in a heated storage unit for last 7 years. One cab corner needs to be replaced but they do make reproduction replacements. Right side glass needs to be replaced also.

There is a Winch under the truck and rollers under each bumper so you can winch from the front or the rear. There are doors on both sides of the hauling box for putting hay in there for the animals.  It has a snorkel air cleaner, snorkel oil breather, and a snorkel gas fill. The welds are very high quality – you can’t even see any grinding marks.This truck can cross rivers!

The tailgate is operated through a pulley system with a really cool antique crank. And it really works. Check out the pictures!   The seats were recovered early on, so the original upholstery is still on the seats.  I will add other oddities as I think of them.””


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