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1920 Trip of 25,000 Miles

October 29, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Camping, Features, Trips, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A few days ago in Omaha Ann took me to a favorite local chain called PepperJax.  Somebody decided to turn the concept of a buritto shop — where the customer moves down from station to station as someone builds their burrito — into a philly steak shop.  So, you can get steak over rice, in a sandwich, in a salad, and more.  It was quite good, with the bun made fresh minutes before my sandwich was built and piled high with steak.

After devouring my sandwich, I was admiring some of the old pictures hanging on the wall when I spotted this interesting photo.  I tried to find more information about it, but the story escaped my searches.  A caption underneath the picture states the image was of an Auto Camp taken September 23, 1920 at Elmwood Park in Omaha, Nebraska,.  On the car, which appears to sport all metal spoke wheels (or maybe part wood), were the following phrases:

1.  ONLY A FORD
2. 25,000 Miles in 1 YR
3. OVER – 11,000 M in 3 months
4. over 5,000 towns and cities
5. ______ OR BUST (I couldn’t make out the first word).

The car is pretty strange.  There must be a good story here.  Below is the whole picture followed by a closeup of the car.

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1950 CJ-3A Rescue, Ca eBay

October 29, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This classic 80’s build makes me drool, even with the exterior cooling fan.  It even comes equipped with a hot water shower, multiple batteries and a welder. I’m digging the creativity.

“This is a 1950 Willys Cj3a custom built Jeep. It was built in the late 80’s by myself and my father, garaged its whole life and well maintained. This jeep is a very capable off roader in the right hands. its been through the Rubicon more times than you can count with the proof on the windshield frame “jamboree stickers”. also been through hammers, moab, fordyce…. and the list gos on and on.

It has a 302 V8 with a c4 automatic transmission and a t18 transfer case with a warn overdrive unit. Rear axle is an offset dana 44 with full floating axles and lock out hubs, and an open knuckle dana 30 up front with disk brakes. ARB’s front and rear 5:38 gear ratio front and rear.New bfg mud terrain 33″ tall tires. Equipped with a welder, hot water shower, air compressor, air horn, P/A system, CB radio, Ramsey 8000 lb winch, rancho air shocks, two fuel tanks, dual optima red top batteries, cadillac telescoping and tilting steering collumn, new 2.5″ magnaflow exhaust. Also a bikini top and full top for winter driving and a factory heater. Defrosters!. TONS of spare parts!! runs and drives great. Paint could be redone has a few rust bubbles and peeling around filler neck,paint isn’t perfect but in overall good condition. probably forgot some stuff. email for questions”

View all the pics on eBay

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Willys Cab, Dodge Frame & Peterbuilt Front Ross, Tx eBay

October 29, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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From the “I would never have though of doing that department” comes this unique build.

“Custom 1 Ton Truck, 1953 Willys cab stretched 2 foot, with Peterbilt hood, sitting on a 1 ton dodge frame 12 valve cummings diesel, automatic transmission, it haS 142,000 miles on a complete drive train. has tilt/cruise control, a/c and heat work, runs and drive excellent. comes with a 27 foot flatbed trailer, has 2 7500 pound axles, tires on the whole rig are in excellent condition.

You can contact Frank at 254-855-4677”

View all the pics on eBay

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1948 CJ-2A Westhampton, Ma **SOLD**

October 27, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

How can you not just love this poor thing?  Plowing sure would be cold!

“I believe this Willys jeep is a 1948. Not roadworthy. I have owned it for 33 years and used it to haul wood on my property and plow my driveway. Starts and runs. Plow is mounted and works. Not a 4 way plow. 6 volt system. Good vehicle for plowing your driveway. Needs a seat..”

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1949 Fire Jeepster Oklahoma City, OK **SOLD**

October 12, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Jeepster, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

“For Sale 1949 Red Willys Jeepster (Novelty) Fire Truck Excellent Condition, Runs Good, Siren and Horn great for attention, parades, etc. Garaged. Asking $5,000 or Best Offer. My father who died several years ago drove it in many parades, full of kids of all ages. Lots of fun and has been well taken care of, but time to sell as we are losing the storage building it has been stored in ”

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1945 MB Hartford, Ct $1500 (flathead with turbo)

October 11, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Engine, MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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They had me at flathead with a turbo.  We need some pics and specs regarding this unusual mod.

“1945 willys jeep. Has flat head 4 cylinder with a turbo. Runs good. Been sitting for 20 years. frame is in good shape. surface rust. Jeep was used to mud bog. has a roll cage no windsheild. Body is pretty rusty. call only i do not respond to emails. 860-392-9662”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2643720221.html

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1948 CJ-2A Alberton, Mt **SOLD**

October 3, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual, Wood bodies • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

It runs! The wood paneling is … different.

“1948 Willys Jeep for sale. Runs and drives good, but it does need some work. Comes with 4 new leaf springs and spare windsheild that does not have a wiper. Sold with bill of sale only, no title. $1200.00 OBO.”

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1964 DJ-3A Arlington, TX **SOLD**

September 30, 2011 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000.

(03/24/2011) It might not take all that much to get this body back to stock.  The engine looks nice.  The battery location is unusual and not really the best idea.

“Chevy 350 engine with 350 turbo transmission. Recently serviced, new plugs, new fuel cell, new fuel filter, new starter.”

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1946 Jeep Rod Truck Gorham, Me **SOLD**

September 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $27,500.

The seller claims this is the only one of these, but I’ve seen 3 or 4 of them.  Nonetheless, it is custom.

“1946 CJ2A Roadster pick-up Street Rod ,Rat Rod ,Hot Rod, Fresh Build BEST of everything!! SbC, B&M th350. 9″ rear three weeks old, go’s great strait & fast One of a kind willys Never made one $27,500.00 B/O”

 

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1944 MB Waipahu, HI **SOLD**

September 23, 2011 • CATEGORIES: MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

This has an unusual door mod.

“1944 Willys Jeep Project:

Original 1944 body, frame and engine
Flat head engine starts and runs. Has new carburetor installed
Does drive and the 4WD appears to be working
Have title for it.

Does need work to get it back on the road. Needs master cylinder and brake shoes (have the shoes – parts can be bought at Kaiser Willys online)
Have extra parts including another hood and wind shield
Would make a cool project for someone.”

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