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Anyone Recognize This Vehicle?

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

I found this picture of Henry J Kaiser sitting in this jeep, but I can’t tell what kind of jeep it is.  It looks like a cross between a flatfender (front) and M151 (rear).  I am wondering if it was a prototype of some sort.  Anyone recognize it? Note the four bolt rims.

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Mahindra MM 550 XD Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India $3.5 Lakhs

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

I am not familiar with the Mahindra 550 XD, but Mark has this listed at jeeptruck.com.

“Mahindra MM 550 XD is a defense vehicle operating on a 4 cylindered in-line diesel XD3 P engine with a capacity of 2498cc and a compression ratio of 23 : 1. The vehicle has a thermostat controlled cooling system and a synchromesh gearbox with four forward and one reverse gear.

Mahindra MM 550 XD has a recirculating ball type steering with a turning circle radius of 6.34 m. The vehicle has a disc brake at front and a drum brake at the rear. The brakes are hydraulic with tandem master cylinder with vacuum assisted servo. This model has a fuel tank capacity of 45 liters.

Featured Components:
Speedometer (kms/hr)
Temperature and fuel gauges
Vol meter and oil pressure gauge
Light indicators for battery charging
High beam
Parking brake and turn signal light
Hazard warning switch

Price: 3.5 lakhs

Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh – India

If interested, contact Mr. Malik at:

Phone: +91-9391084499

or email: mad_mak2003@yahoo.com”

http://www.sellajeep.com/sale/salebd/adsb132/adsb132.html

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1948? CJ-3B? Kidron, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

There are some UNUSUAL Mods on this jeep.  Is that a battery box lid on the driver’s side?

“Asking for 4,000 or best offer.

Body is in excellent condition with no rust.
Willys engine which isn’t the original and it needs some work.
Has slow oil leak.
Hard top comes with it.
Been stored inside for as long as I know.
Last driven 4 years ago and hasn’t been driven since”

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1950 Odd Truck Jacksonville, Tx **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: Was $3100. **SOLD**

This is an odd truck

“Was last regestered in 2001 as a 1950. It’s got a super hurracane 6 cylinder in it that runs good. hi and low range trans. 4-wheel drive works. great for farm, ranch, deer lease

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Custom VW with MB/GPW Body White Mountain Lake, Az

• CATEGORIES: Unusual, VEEP (VW Jeep), Scamp, Others This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This doesn’t appear to be a VEEP, but a custom VW project.

“yes a VW Veep it is a Volkswagen front end, bus transaxle, with a 1776 engine on a factory built custom tube frame. it has a 1943 Willys / jeep body.

it has a bikini top. it runs great chrome rims w/ new tires ready to drive. could use some new paint, but not for having fun, its ready for that Call Barry then drive it home. @ 928 242 9837”

http://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/2902008998.html

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1953 Stretched Wagon Belton, Mo **Not for Sale**

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

UPDATE:  This wagon was listed for auction on ebay in 2011, but didn’t sell.  The other day Buz spotted the forum where the builder documented how he constructed it.  It’s worth a look.   The wagon isn’t currently for sale.  The forum starts at page 7 of 7 then goes to page 1 and then forward (some system glitch at car domain).

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3852892/1953-willys-wagon/page-7

It looks like there’s been some very good work done on this.

“Beautiful, 1 of a kind, Custom Built, 1953 Willys Stretched Wagon.  You’ll never see another like it! We started our project in January 2009 and finished in the summer of 2010.  We stretched a 2 door 1953 Willys Wagon into this 4 door Stretched Wagon, only one known to exist!.

Our Wagon features:

– Cummins 4BTAA Turbo Diesel Engine.  Engine direct from Cummins Central Power, Kansaa City (with warranty).  Making 22-24 mpg!! (US gallons).

– 5-speed manual transmission (NV4500), with dual range upgear.  4 wheel drive system.  Custom drive shaft, front & rear.  “PosiLock” on front diff.

– Custom Radiator.  “Spal” Electric fan.

– 4″ Aluminized Custom Exhaust.

– Custom Aluminum Fuel Tank, approx. 33 US gallons.

– Factory Dodge 3/4 ton brake set up.  Front discs, Rear drum.

– Custom body – (stretched 40″),

– 1997 Dodge 3/4 ton 4×4 HD chassis.

– Custom bumpers.  Custom side step running boards, with “Armor Liner”.

– Custom fenders.  Widened front fenders 4 1/2″.

– Custom hitch and 7 wire plug-in with electric brake controller, to tow your toys!

– Custom interior, front bucket seats, rear 60/40 folds down, seat material super suede (used in aircraft).  Oak floor slots with all stainless bolts.  Currently seats 5 with 6+ ft behind back seat with plenty of room for luggage or more seats.  3 lights in the headliner (front, mid, rear).

– “Ididit” brand tilt steering column and banjo “Grant” steering wheel.

– New antique style “Autometer” gauges.

– Custom sun visor, “Fulton” from the late 40’s early 50’s.

– Chrome mirrors.

– Tinted windows.

– Jerry gas can.

– Painted exterior eggshell Merlot, Interior Merlot (dash is gloss).

There is just too much to list, this is 1 of a kind!

This vehicle is 18 1/2 ft from front bumper to back of tow hitch, and it stands 6’11” tall.

We’ve been to numerous car shows and have won several trophies and plaques.  The Wagon has also been featured in a Cummins Newsletter.  No matter where you go in this, it draws looks and a crowd!

For pictures of our build, see our build page on www.cardomain.com  & search Willys Wagon and you’ll see our 1953 Willys Stretched Wagon.

Buyer is responsible for vehilce pickup &/or shipping.

It saddens me to part with this, but due to health, must sell.

For serious inquiries only, Call:  (816) 215-3105 (NO TEXTING)”

View all the info on eBay

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1943 Flattie Chetek, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**

It looks like someone was feeling creative.

“For Sale– 1943 Willys Jeep in restorable condition or for parts. Comes with snow plow. Ran when parked. Please leave message. Call after 6p.m.”

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CJ-3A Photo With Balloon Tires

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Colin spotted this unusual photo on eBay.

“1957 JEEP WILLYS CJ-3A. This photo shows the 1957 CJ-3A. The photo is 8×10 in.The cost is $7.95 plus $2.00 shipping and handling.”

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