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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
As usual, the folks at the Israeli Bureau of eWillys have spotted another unusual vehicle. I *think* this is a combination of a CJ-3A body, willys truck/wagon fenders/windshield, a cj-3a hood and grille, and some creativity. But I could be wrong….
“Selling Willys jeep. Doesn’t run. Has a straight flat six cylinder motor. Comes with 4×4 rear PTO wench and welder generator. Frame is in good condition.”
UPDATE: The price dropped to $600
(10/12/09) I think I saw this in the Road Warrior Movie, lol. And yeah, it has no brakes, but, seriously, would you really be worried about hitting a tree in this?
“1954 JEEP WILLY’S, RUNS NICE, 4X4, M/T, NO BRAKES!!! HAS RUST AND A BUNCH OF HOME MADE WELDS ALL OVER BODY NEED ALOT OF WORK MAKE OFFER!!!”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1543607693.html
(09/29/09) This looks well put together. It could probably use an OD if it doesn’t have one.
“I have a 1950 Willys CJ3a. It has a ford 289 V-8, 538 running gears, with a 4 speed top loader tranny, new rebuild, new high performance camshaft, and new heavy duty clutch, new paint, and brand new tiger top. This is a great little jeep, lots of power, lots of fun for the summer. $6200.00 Call steve @ 360-600-4223”
Dave forwarded me this Tim-the-tool-man-Taylor version of a Snow Blower. I’d ask why, but I already know the answer: because he could. Below is an excerpt of the article. You can read it in its entirety and see more pics here.
“December 1, 2005 If you’re tired of anemic, one-lung snowblowers with their slipping drive belts, you might consider Kai Grundt’s V8 snow blower which raises the bar on the traditional snow blower in every respect. With electric start, electric block heater, antifreeze heater and eight cylinders, it has no drive belts to freeze up and you’ll never get bored with the job as the 454 cubic inch big block Chevrolet V8 produces 412 horsepower, 430 foot pounds of torque and can throw snow 50 feet at just 3500 rpm. Nor will you get cold as the machine has been ingeniously designed to route the engine coolant through the handle bars, with the rear mounted, enclosed radiator keeping the operator nice and cozy.
The first point to make is that this is not a V8 grafted on a traditional snow blower carriage but a purpose-built unit crafted around a motor of this magnitude. It functions very much like a traditional blower by way of operator input and feedback and offers effortless safe operation.
Maneuvering the massive beastie (it has a total wet weight of 912lbs) is a snack thanks to the hydraulic-drive 4WD skid steer on independent walking beams which offers a zero turning radius. It’s also as fast as you like, with an infinitely adjustable speed range on the drive wheels via dash mounted flow control. At the opposite end of the scale, it has more than enough torque to pull your car out of the ditch before the hydraulic motors stall! ….”
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Ever since I saw the movie about Preston Tucker I always wanted to check out one of his cars in person (which I talk about here). Despite the fact I found one near my Sister’s house in Roy, Wa, I still haven’t gotten there yet! Btw, here’s the official Tucker Car Club Site.
Prior to building the Tucker cars, he lead the development of a Combat Car. To my surprise, today I found a video of the Tucker Combat Car. Designed for World War II, but never purchased by the Military (to the best of my knowledge), the film mentions and shows the car; strangely, I never really thought this was real until I saw it in this video.
Here is an original video press release (parts 1 & 2) that explains Tucker and his new car.
And, a video promo of the movie Tucker- The Man and His Dream
It used to be a CJ-5. Apparently, these aren’t recent pics.
“this was a 1967 jeep willy i took every thing off of it but the frame at first but when i drove it it had so much more potential so i made a frame for it and lifted it it about 14 inches it has 37 inch tall tires and there 7.50 wide custom fit with 20 inch wheels. has a 3 speed high and low tranny with a p.t.o. winch which is the sickest part about it. it has diamond plate hood/floor boards,and dash.15 gallon fuel cell and a sweet exhuast system and snorkle.everything works a larger radiator and a 15” electric fan runs at about 160 to 180 degrees.it has a flat 4 cylinder engine that has a redictulous amout of bottom end.call or text joseph.813 476 4088 12,500 obo these are not recent pics i will text some recent ones if wanted”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1536789905.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $2100
I’d like a closer look at the bed to see what makes this a fire truck.
“1955 Willys / Jeep FIRE TRUCK, Kaiser Supersonic 6 cylinder, 4X4 works, runs well, Needs brakes bled and new home.”
Thanks to Jim sending the link on this. Obviously, this is a rare event.
“1941 Bantam Reconnaissance Car (BRC-40). Restored – starts, run, drives great. The vehicle was originally purchased and restored by a pretty well known figure in the Bantam Auto Club circle sometime in the late 80’s/early 90’s. I have a one page letter from this person detailing his efforts to obtain and restore the vehicle (which I will give to the buyer). It passed through a few owners until my purchase in 2001. Over the years I have upgraded/corrected various pieces and parts. It comes with a few spare parts, manuals, and a top.
The vehicle is 99%+ complete and accurate. The body tub is original – ie. not a reproduction like many others out there. The items that I believe are incorrect (or missing) are:
The choke and throttle knobs are the not the early “bulls-eye” type – although I have what I believe to be one correct replacement.
The oil pan does not have a skid plate – although I have a correct, original oil pan with skid plate that needs to be cleaned up and attached.
The rear tool box lid locks are incorrect.
The reflectors are of the King-Bee type (as used on the FORD GP) and I believe should in fact be Triflex SR-71s.
When I purchased the vehicle, it had a reproduction windshield frame. It was a pretty accurate copy, but a reproduction nonetheless. I sold it to another BRC-40 owner and acquired an original frame a few years back. It needs some work (arms straightened, etc and needs the latches to the cowl when in its upright position), but it’s in pretty nice condition. In fact, it has most of its original paint.
The front bumper is an OK reproduction, but I acquired a much better replacement from Ken Hake which has the correct rivets and hand crank guide.
Lastly, in the spirit of full disclosure, I am not sure the front leaf springs are correct/original. They may be correct, but again, I am not 100% sure. Lastly she needs a good bath – she has sat in my barn with my other vehicles for the past nine years and has collected a coating of dust and dirt. It was near freezing when I took the photos – I put a new battery in her and she started right up. Lastly, after sitting for nearly nine years, the brakes are a bit mushy. I’ll see if I can rectify this prior to sale (no promises).”
View some of the pics on eBay or many pics here.
Here’s an interesting, rare offroad vehicle built specifically for Mining. I first discovered it at Hemmings and then ran across a detailed story about it at OEMOffHighway.com. I couldn’t find any more pics or information about them.
From OEMOffHighway.com, “The Ensign 100 was rated at 1.5 tons and was built around a frame made from 2x4x0.25 in. steel tubing, on to which a body fabricated from 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8 in. plate steel was welded. The standard power plant was Ford’s 52 hp, four-cylinder 192D diesel industrial engine, although Deutz or Perkins could also be ordered.”
From Hemmings:
UPDATE: The website for Tippman is down. I can only assume that these kits did not sell well enough and the company went out of business.
I know what you are thinking … how can I turn my boring Yamaha Rhino into a flat fender looking offroad vehicle? I’m sure this has kept you up at nights? Well, you need not lose any more sleep, as Tippman Design has developed exactly the package you need. It’s like a VEEP for the ATV crowd.
According to the Tippman design website, “the first of our products [is] the GI Kit for the Yamaha Rhino 660 and 450 with the ability to be installed on all Rhinos built prior to 2009. We are working on the fitting of the new 2009 Rhino design. The club car GI Kit is on the drawing board as well, production date to be announced.”
The base price for the package is $2200 plus shipping.
Here’s a standard Yamaha Rhino (Ok, I think this is standard; I don’t really know)
And here’s a Rhino with the Tippman GI Kit installed.
