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1960 FC-170 Pueblo, Co **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Camping, FC150-FC170-M677, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The camper isn’t original to the FC, but fits pretty well I think.

“This is a forward control FC-170 (1-ton) that has a camper built on the back.  It was converted to a camper sometime in the early seventies.  The interior of the camper has new paint, counters and cushions. It makes into two double beds and two single so it sleeps a total of six. Has original 1950s propane stove with an oven (there is a normal removable propane tank in an exterior compartment).  Gas and DC lights, ice box and sink.  The water tank has been removed but there is a place underneath to mount a tank.  The engine was changed at some point and replaced with a 302 Ford V-8.  The engine fires up and sounds good.  The truck drives fine but has been parked for quite some time.  I purchased from the person who had built the camper and had owned it for many years.  He had used it for camping with the family and hunting but not in recent years due to his age.  There is an overdrive unit that goes with the vehicle but needs to be repaired and was removed.  I was told by the previous owner that the windshield was recently replaced and it does appear to have been.  The tires are pretty old and hard.  There is also a set of black spoked 15″ rims are included. There is also a box of misc. gaskets and parts included.  The truck has quite a bit of power with the V-8 and would probably get up just about anywhere and has plenty of clearance.  There were not many of these trucks made and they have become very collectible.  As you can see from the photos the paint is faded but there does not appear to be any serious corrosion anywhere.”

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1953 Model? Clayton, Ok $5000

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

Well I doubt it is a Jeepster.  Thanks to Brian for spotting this one.  He thinks it fits in the Dodge WC53 class. He believes it was built on this frame http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dodge_Mili.jpg

“This 1953 Jeepster is RARE, it was a military experimental, only 2 known of still in existance. 6 cyl automatic transmission. For more information, please CALL Roy at 918-569-7157. If you want to see more pictures, reply to this ad.”

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2479366126.html

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Prototype? M-274 Mule

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

Brian spotted this.  I don’t know enough about these to know if this is a prototype or not.

1950? Prototype Willys – M274 Army Mule
Rolling chassis,
4 tires, both axles,
no engine.
Purchased by previous owner’s father
at Kaiser-Willys factory auction (Toledo OH)
Around 1960
(Kaiser bought Willys in 1953,
AMC bought Kaiser in 1970).
Price: $650
Information Email: jonharknes@yahoo.com

http://americandreamcars.com/1950prototypewillysm274armymule.htm


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1950 CJV-35 (Not U) Ball Ground, Ga **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

(07/24/2011) Here are some other VJV-35s for comparison.

If you know anything about Willys Jeeps then you know that this is a true find! This was a LIMITED EDITION Jeep Built for the Navy. Only 29 of these are known to exist! This one is Number 30!! Not currently running. It’s Either A “Go Devil” or “Hurricane”? I Do Know That It’s Tough! Lots of parts. Has Surface rust with a couple of bad areas, But nothing that can’t be repaired easily. Don’t let the appearance fool you. This is a tough little Ride! For the skeptics out there, and I know there are a few. I have photos of the ID Plate from Willys Overland Co. Serial Number: CJV-35 107** ORIGNAL** NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CJV-35/U”

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1977 CJ-7 + 1984 Corvette **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: Was on ebay.

From the “I had this corvette and jeep sitting around see … and it suddenly ocurred to me to combine them” department comes this unusual combo.  There is work left to do.

“This vehicle was built by taking a 1984 corvette, removing the body, moving the radiator back and the gas tank forward.  Then I wrapped the jeep body around it. The jeep body is welded to the steel corvette chassis. I took the jeep body panels down to bare metal. I painted the car myself. It was the first time I ever painted a car (although I have built several other major conversions). The paint looks good from a few feet away but it does have some major runs in places. It was painted approximately 1 year ago but I think the runs can still be sanded out. Although there is very little body filler there are some dents I didn’t fix before painting. Most notably a couple dents on the hood and around the rear corners.
The car runs, drives, stops, steers, shifts, etc. I have driven it but never more than a couple of miles. The motor runs and sounds really nice.
I installed a gage cluster from a 2001 Silverado. The speedo, tach, oil pressure and voltage gage all work.
The chassis is all corvette so it has the legendary C4 aluminum wishbone suspension, aluminum independent rear suspension, aluminum driveshafts, four wheel vented disc brakes, etc.
The car is titled as a 1969 Specially Constructed vehicle, body type: CV for convertible. The title is clear and in my name. It is on planned non operational status right now. The car is smog exempt in California because of the year. The VIN has been welded onto the frame in the front but it should probably be stamped in a couple more locations. The old Corvette VIN is still on the dash and needs to be removed. …. See more on ebay”

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Willys 6 Wheel Drive Vehicle Milwaukee, Wi $6200

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

UPDATE:  Still Available.  Was listed at $6200 two years ago.

It’s unusual!

“Willys Jeep 6 wheeler.
Hydaulic steer
Bar tires
Propane injected newer Chevy 6 cyl.
YES POWER TO ALL 6 WHEELS
GO ANYWHERE!!!
Sale or Trade

MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE

Jason 414-520-2474”

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2502507017.html

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1952 Rare Ford M-38 Canada **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE2:  ***SOLD***

UPDATE: Roberto forwarded this link about M-38CDNs.

Brian built this nice looking rig.  Here’s a cool bit piece of history.  This appears to be 1 of 2,135  Ford-of-Canada assembled M-38s. This particular jeep has some unique features, including the most unusual tailgate latching system I’ve ever seen (are those car seat belt latches?).

“This is a Ford M38 Jeep, built under contract to Ford from Willys in 1952 for the Canadian Army. About 2600 were built. I have rebuilt this entire jeep, it now has a rebuilt 283 Chevy engine with a turbo 350 tranny. The engine has been moved back in the frame about 7 inches, the firewall was moved back very tastefully to accomodate. The engine has been extensively modified with: .040″ overbore, new flattop pistons, a lumpy Crane cam, Edelbrock intake and carb, Mallory distributor, Crane roller tip rocker arms and lots of chrome of course! The tranny was rebuilt, has a stock convertor and a mild shift kit, the jeep is so light it will chirp the tires in second gear! This Jeep handles extremely well and goes like a scared cat! A Griffin 5 row aluminum rad keeps the little beast cool.

The rear axle is an ’86 S10 unit that has been narrowed. Its running 3:42 gears and Moser axle shafts, the axle has been narrowed. The front axle is from an ’88 jeep Cherokee and has been narrowed too, it has 11″ disk brakes. Rims are American Racing ‘Slider’ 15×8 and 15×7 with BFG rubber 21570R15 and 25560R15. The axles have been narrowed so that the tires both stick out past the fenders the same amount front and rear.”

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1946 CJ-2Aish Magalia, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300

(02/21/2011) What is going on here?

“1946 Willys Jeep. project, not running, most everything there. Slant 6 engine. body is complete and not heavily rusted. ”

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Glass Willys Candy Dish

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

My darling daughter (who is eyeing every word I type as I post this) surprised me with this cool glass Candy Dish for Father’s Day.  It doesn’t hold much candy, but I don’t eat much candy, so it all works out!  Thanks Kasia!!

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