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1946 Ford Bus — Trade for your Willys? Tijeras, Nm

February 11, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It looks rough, but is kind of cool, too.

“1946 FORD School Bus, originally a 20 (I think) passenger, converted to a RV in the fifties now used for storage. They tell me that the motor is a Canadian block Mercury. I drove and parked it here when I moved to the east mountains in 1998. It has never been wrecked, the front clip is perfect. No radiator. Pictures available on request. Actually I will post some pictures as soon as I can. IT DOES NOT RUN
$5000 505-286-2923 ask for Dennis

I might consider a trade for a roller I can make a hot rod out of ………….
A fifties coupe… a V8 Vega… an Anglia… a 40’s Willys (I’m dreaming) ”

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/for/2209437915.html

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Year Truck Braselton, Ga $900

February 8, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(01/27/2011) Josh spotted this strange creature.  I’m SO glad there’s nothing that states it is “all original”!

“1940 WILLIS JEEP OVERLANDER, GOOD HEAVY METAL BODY; MIGHT WORK GOOD ON LATE MODEL RUNNING GEAR. 3 SPEED ON COLUMN TRANSMISSIOM MAY BE GOOD. APPEARS TO BE FLAT HEAD FORD ENGINE WITH INTAKE AND HEADS MISSING. RADIATOR IS MISSING. IF YOU LIKE THIS PROJECT OR PARTS VEHICLE CALL 770-403-1432 do not text”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2202746995.html

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Parkette(?) Flat Fender Fiberglass Molds

January 31, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, CJ-3B, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:   Steve and I believe these are the Parkette Molds.  They appear to have sold.

You don’t see these appear for sale often. The CJ-3B Molds are especially unusual.

“Old set of molds to build Willys fiberglass bodies
One floor pan mold in good shappe.
One High hood body mold, needs to be reworked, wooden supports rotted and broken
One high hood grille mold
One low hood grille mold
One high hood hood mold
One low hood hood mold
One tailgate mold
Couple other misc. molds”

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1944 MB Filer, Id $3200

January 29, 2011 • CATEGORIES: MB, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available. Price bumped to $3200.

(06/22/2010) You gotta check out the mods on this jeep.  I can’t remember seeing a cable roller installed quite the way this one was done.  Check out the front fenders, too.

“Ok here goes… To the best of my knowledge this is a 1944 willys military jeep. Vehicle has no title and is being sold as parts. Gussett no. is 244,0xx. Some one has done extensive modification to this jeep ! get ready ! Its got a f-85 olds six cylinder engine (non running)  A PTO SHIFTER AND THE PTO GEAR BOX FROM A CJ JEEP. (Drive line currently to PTO gear box is hooked into axle winch). The pto gear box seems firm but the Pto shifter wont shift with normal pressure, im not going to force it ! possibly will need dismantled and gone threw or may just need cleaned   Extra rear axle converted to a winch with lots of cable, the winch cable is to the front of the jeep thru rollers. Electrical plug in socket in rear panel( I beleive this is origional) IT ALL SO HAS A CORVETTE T10 BORG WARNER TRANSMISSION,  WAS  FOR 1963 IMPALLA 409 SS or corvette 327 APPLICATION ORIGIONALLY ( T10148B  T10D-1) the transmissions origional tail shaft is now replaced with the transfer case and PTO to make every thing in sinc. There are a lot of extra parts that go with the Jeep,i wont list but you will see in pics. this jeep also has a tilt steering colum ! I beleive it has a m38  windshield. Ive discribed jeep the best i can, between pics and discription you shoud get a good discription, That said vehicle, or parts come with no warrenty . If jeep doesnt reach reserve, but if i so choose to still sell to higest bidder, the transmission will not be included in sale, but will be included for a additional 600 dollars.”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3730906

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1944 MB With Custom Body

January 27, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Sedan-jeep, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I stumbled upon this unusual Willys creature at this prewarcar website.  I guess Wally Cohn wasn’t the only person trying to create a unique body on top of the Willys platform.

“2 of these willys mb were bodied in germany in 1945. one was destroyed, ended in hamburg probably beeing rebodied to an original jeep, so when i got that survivor i did not do the same mistake and put it on the road again. now it is one of a kind with all the original chassis, drivetrain, axles etc. even with the original data plate date of delivery nov.11, 1944 (author Bussinger Kfz)”

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1950 CJ-3A Detroit Lakes, MN **SOLD**

January 20, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11000

(07/16/2010) Pretty unusual.  Something unusual has been done with the grille as well.  The tines appear to shape outwords.

“1950 Jeep with Mattracks Has a remanufactured 350 Chevy V8 with New carb and intake, headers, All running gear is from an 1984 Jeep with 40,000 miles . Has power steering , brakes, and 4 speed .”

 

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A Baier Flatfender Ashtray and Lighter Woods Cross, Ut **SOLD**

January 8, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $80.

Brett found this unusual (and perhaps commerative) lighter and ashtray.  I wanted to make sure and post this before it sold.  Note the red FC toy of some kind in the background as well.

“Interesting vintage WWII figural lighter. I believe it is a Willys Jeep pulling a small trailer that is the ashtray. I’m not sure if it’s made from steel or heavy cast aluminum. The tires are rubber and roll. The levers on the side, which look like door handles, make the lighter on the front of the hood pop up. On the top is a large medal that portrays the Berlin Blockade of the allied airlift of 1948-1949. The roof lifts up to reveal a compartment to hold cigarettes .. the short unfiltered type. Inside this compartment is the original paper label from the maker. W Baier ….. Ges. Gesch. The rest is in German, then US D 150078 patent pending. This Jeep is in very good condition, but there is a bit of oxidation on one side. The only piece missing is a small pole that would connect the trailer to the back of the Jeep. This Jeep is just one part of much larger collection. If you would like more information or pictures, feel free to contact me.”

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1957 CJ-5 Payette, ID **SOLD** (Mercruiser 4Cyl Engine)

January 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Here’s an interesting find. This builder installed a Mercruiser 470 4 cyl aluminum engine into his project jeep.  I’d never heard of doing this, so I did some research and found this thread on HAMB that provides all kinds of details about converting this boat motor to a vehicle motor.  I’ve emailed the seller of this to learn more, as the motor is just the kind of strange thing I’d like to install into Biscuit if everything checks out.

“Too many projects, so this one has to go. It is a 1957 Willys CJ5. It has an aluminum block Mercruiser 470 4 cylinder motor and a 4spd transmission. It has a Dana 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear axle. It comes with an original hard top with doors as well as a tow bar. The syncro for the reverse has gone out in it, but that is a fairly easy fix for anyone with some mechanical aptitude. It has a new battery and a fresh rebuilt Carter AFB carb. The tires shown are not the tires that come with it, as those are actually my brothers. Asking $1,500 but will consider reasonable offers. I just don’t have a place to finish it like I want to, so I’m looking for a good home for it. I have a clean and clear idaho title for it. ”

 

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1941? MB Cottage Grove, Or $2000

January 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(08/01/2010) This is an unusual jeep.  How about those two mini roll bars on each rear wheel well …

“’41 Willys Jeep MB, has ’48 “F” head 4cyl with standard 3 spd. Gas tank has been moved to the rear between the frame rails. Has electric fuel pump with reg. . Many parts replaced or updated, to many parts to list. VERY FUN JEEP . Extras:  * another ’48 “F” head engine * automatic trany with overdrive * Two sets of wheels and tires”

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/2143422362.html

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1958 CJ-5 Chico, Ca eBay

December 31, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Hog forwarded this auction.  Bidding just ended on this CJ-5 previously owned by Bing Crosby, reaching a high of $5850.  I suspect it will be back on eBay at some point.

“Barn stored since 1973. Perfect running condition. Originally used on Rising River Ranch by the Crosby Cattle Co. Owned by Bing Crosby from new until 1973. All original, but seats and turn signal assembly. As you can see in the pictures the cosmetics are not perfect, but are easily fixed. This thing could climb a wall! She’s ready to go and up to date on all paperwork. Pink slip in hand.”

View all the info on eBay

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