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

July 12, 2011 • CATEGORIES: M-38, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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**

July 12, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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

June 27, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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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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1957 DKW AutoUnion Munga Alpine, CA**SOLD**

June 25, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500.

Needs engine.

“German Military, independent suspension all around, 3 cyclinder 2 stroke engine, solid, straight, rust free (must be the good German steel). Kids got to the glass, needs engine or re-power. Fits in full size pickup bed. Could be a lot of fun. First $1,500 takes it. Possible Delivery.”

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1948 Wagon Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

June 14, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was  on eBay

Dave spotted this cool wagon.

“This is an original barn find. The exterior paint is the original 1948 paint. This vehicle sits on a 1984 Nissan hardbody Truck chassis . Wagon has power brakes, disc brakes, power steering, 1999 Suburban 350 motor with a 2 speed Powerglide tranny, NEW Edelbrock carb, aluminum radiator. Runs very strong.

Has custom woodgrain airbrushed dash & window trims. Original wood slats in the back area. Also has new wide white wall tires with Mooneye disc caps. Cadillac Escalade leather seat. All new windows and rubbers and felts. New after market gauges. Has some rust, the patina is perfect. Needs headliner, window cranks, and few other odds and ends (nothing major).”

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Lots of Jeeps and Parts Henderson, CO **SOLD**

June 10, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Features, GPW (Ford MB), MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

The white jeep in the lower left appears to be a VEC CJ-2A.

“this is a huge lot of old willys jeeps i think i have 3 military and 4 civilian and 8 to 10 pallets of parts please call me if you have any questions. this WILL!!!!! be sold as one lot. i WILL NOT seperate any of it”

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1949 Truck w/ Extended Cab Farmington, MO **SOLD**

June 9, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $16,500

This looks great.  I’d like to see some closeups.

“Here we have a beautiful 1949 Willys Pickup a very nice crusier no shortcuts here! Beautiful Cherry Red Club Cab with a brand new Mopar Performance Crate 360 engine with a Holley 750 Carb and Electronic Ign. Has a 518 Overdrive for crusing long distance. Has camaro front stub with steering, power disc brakes, Power sterring, hasa Nice Fuel cell in bed with diamond plate alum bed liner, Has 10” Centerlines on back with 6” front, beautiful louverd hood, mopar performance spindles, and many extras!!! Get in it and go anywhere!! Priced to sell!! Will post more pics of inside soon!”

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1962 Wagon Deer Park, TX **SOLD**

June 8, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5900.

(05/28/2011) Here’s a nicely chopped wagon.  I would like to see more pictures of the chopped area.

“I have a 1962 Jeep Willys Roadster 4×4. Originally was a wagon and has been converted to a convertible roadster. Awesome vehicle to cruise around town in, rides pretty smooth due to the longer wheelbase.Vehicle is STREET LEGAL and the tags are good till March 2013. Has Super Hurricane flat-top I6 motor that runs perfect! Runs as quiet as a brand new vehicle. Brakes work great and handles descent for a vehicle made in the 60’s. The 4wd also works excellent. Here is a list of some add-ons.

– 15×10 Eagle Alloy wheels
– 32″ Dunlop All Terrains…(great tread)
– Warn Premium hubs
– 200 watt CD player with AM-FM radio
– Street Legal
– Clear Blue Title”

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Trench Art Model Jeep

May 31, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, toys, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Matt spotted this unusual piece of Trench Art. Bidding on this just ended at $142.

“i have seen that ebay has a following for trench art. most people do not know what they are looking at when i show this to them. so im going to offer it to you guys.  its a copper jeep body. the bottom is made from 1/8 copper plate. thiner sides, seats 1/6 copper.  the weels are 1943 SL  50 cal shells. cut off.  the spare tire is a  F A 1942 50 cal    steering weel. S I 1942 30.06   head lights.  30 cal   E C  1944  , the hood cam off in my hand when i finly found this again after yeas in a box.   the hood had been glued back on. i never knew this. till now.  fits right back in place. a little new glue wont hurt it.weels work.  with solid brass rod for axles  front bumper is bent a little.   wind sheild works great.  stampped on the bottom.  J  ST.Felix  France 1944  can send more pics.  i will ship world wide.”

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