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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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1942 Greek-Converted MB Brunswick, Oh $2500

December 21, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Bob spotted this unusually modified MB.  The seller believes this was converted by the Greek Army.

“Converted by Greek Army to re-coilest rifle carrier, ammo mounts in tact, 3 out of 4 combat wheels,solid body with surface rust, does not have motor but does have original running gear-motors available. please call- 216-287-3582”

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/atq/2091998420.html

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Anyone Recognize this 1962 6×6?

December 17, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Rudolf emailed me from Bali yesterday. He’d spotted this Jeep advertised for sale as a 1962 6×6 Willys Jeep.  He wondered if this was a custom project or the real deal.  My guess was that this is a one-off custom project, especially since it has a number of civilian elements. Apparently, the seller swears this was in the war (which war?).  Unfortunately, the seller has yet to respond to additional questions.  Also, below is the only pic provided.

Note the unusual front hubs.  I’ve never seen a 6×6 quite like this.  Is this possibly some oddball created by a Willys licensed manufacturer?

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1951 Custom Rad Rod Willys Corvallis, MT **SOLD**

December 14, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

Brian pointed out that this crazy vehicle is still available.  It is a 4wd vehicle and I recognize the frame as from a Willys frame, but I recognize little else.

“1951 Willys Rat Rod. Willys 4-wheel drive frame & drive train. 350 Chevy engine with hooker headers. Custom exhaust; new chrome rims with new tires. Custom-built roadster body with oak pickup box. Bikini top & custom roll bar. $6,000.00”

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1952 Truck Norway, Mi $3000

November 28, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3000

(02/27/2010) This is certainly unusual.”

“Excellent Original Drive train. 33,000 actual miles.Unique off-road or farm Jeep ready for work or play. 450 hours spent on restoration, just completed. 4 cyl F Engine, many new parts,very dependable. 906-221-5867”

http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/2082357762.html

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Army Depot DJ-3A? Alexander City, Al eBay

November 26, 2010 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The starting bid on this unusual DJ-3A is $2499.  I would be VERY interested to see the underside of this body to see what exactly happened to the rear of this vehicle.  This has a picture of some kind of Atlanta Army Depot tag, but I don’t know if this is real or not. Note that I had to lighten parts of a couple of the pics, which is why they look a little odd.

“I am not sure what year model this is or model. I am going by what I have been told and what I have seen on the internet. I think it is a DJ-3A 2 wheel drive delivery Jeep somewhere around a 50 model. It does run and drive I have driven it around the parking lot some. I think it has a blown head gasket. I have a new extra engine still in the crate flat head 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed manual trans. I have this for sale local and will end it if it sales. It has some rust in the floors and a few other places as you can see in the pics. I do not have a title. Alabama does not issue a title for a vehcile older that a 75. I will issue you a Notarized Bill of Sale. E-mail me any questions you have.”

View all the pics on eBay

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Andy’s 1947 CJ-2A Airport Jeep

November 19, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A reader named Andy contacted me the other day about a flatfender that he purchased.  He was told it was a former airport Jeep. Anyone recognize some of these mods?  How about them rims!

Andy writes, “No data tags inside the body, but need to check the firewall tomorrow. The guy I bought the jeep from says that he saw another one with the same wheels on it at the hunting camp where he got this jeep …. There is some use of aluminum in this body, goes hand in hand with the airport shop mod theory …. It appears that the patches in the floors and sides were not really needed at the time they were done.. the body was still very sound in those areas. Looking in the wheel wells, you can see the original not rusted body covered by a layer of metal from the top. I think you may be right on the combination of manuf. top with some airport shop ‘extras’. Those doors sure are unique, I have not seen such before ..”

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