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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Looks like there could be value here.
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/d/drumore-58-jeep-cj3b/6929238958.html
“Needs tub, has good running V6 Buick engine. Clutch TO bearing seized on shaft. Also CJ6 frame for parts. Must take both. All for 700$”
It’s missing the tool indents.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/d/bainbridge-island-flat-fender-tub/6929726951.html
“Willys MB Crawler tub; not for the purest.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Tub appears in pretty good shape. Includes some other parts.
“1947 Willy’s body/tub, fenders, windshield frame and glass, rebuild radiator and some other miscellaneous items to go with it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Jon shared this link. I wonder if that’s Canadian $$?
“Willys cj2a complete engine with alternater, ran great when pulled has fly wheel”
A project without a title.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/jean-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/6931951961.html
“1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep. VIN number 135398 southwest jeep with no rust on floors. Body is in excellent condition and is ready for restoration. My neighbor drove this until a few years ago until he passed away. It was running. 4 cylinder flat head. 4 wheel drive with overdrive. Original column shift. Jeep is complete with seat frames and tale gate. Perfect candidate for restoration. The only modification done to this jeep was a more modern steering box was added. No title $2,250.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(06/14/2019) Still some work left on this project.
“51 Flat fender 3A
Tons of New parts-
Have a little over $6000 invested.
Was trying to keep it original (still 6Volt)
Will run Needs Timing dialed in. Has Rare Front PTO and Koenig Winch.
New Steel Tub-
New tires.
Just don’t have time & it just sits in my Garage-
Comes with Bill of Sale and original Vin Plate-
Trade for? Or cash offers-
Everything to finish included except Windshield and seats.”
We are getting up at 1:45AM Friday morning to drive through Chicago while the traffic is calm. So, only one update (the Dodge video below) today.
Chuck shared this pre-jeep video about how Dodge tests its trucks to make sure they are tough.
Update: this looked like a modified MB to me at first, but smarter folks than I straightened me out!
Kees Heids spotted this ‘tracked jeep’ in a Frontline segment on WWII. It looks different from the O’Laughlin.
You can see the jeep between timestamps 11:55 – 11:58. It appears only for a brief couple of seconds.
Here’s the pic:
Here’s the video:
Patrick spotted this story.
The Ridgecrest, California, earthquake resulted in a one death. The man who died was working on a flat fender when (they presume) the quake knocked the jeep off of the jack and blocks and onto him. I couldn’t say if he was an eWillys reader, but none-the-less my deepest sympathies go out to his family.
There’s more information here: https://people.com/human-interest/nevada-man-killed-earthquake-working-on-jeep/
Be careful out there!
Looks in good shape.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1949-willys-cj-3a-jeep/6930270514.html
“Runs well
Original L4 engine
Good oil pressure
3 speed manual w/Overdrive
New Battery
Roll Bar
Lockout hubs
Like new non directional military type tires
Matching spare rim and tire
Jerry cans and brackets
Tow bar
Winch
Full Soft top and Bikini Top
Many spare parts including: original oil bath air cleaner, steering wheel and driver’s side step.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(04/16/2017) Has some mods.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-cj3a-flat-fender-willys-jeep/6928448447.html
“Here is a ground up build on a 1953 CJ3A Flat-Fender Willy’s Jeep, with an all original, rust free body, Fully Rebuilt in Excellent Condition with 5,000 miles on it since the build. It was built for a combination of old Flat-Fender with modern running gear, to be capable off-road without fear of breakage. It has:
Chevy 283 V-8 Stock Spec Motor, 2 Barrel Rochester Carburetor, 1 Wire 55 amp Alternator, 12v System, 4 Core Radiator (Built for Reliability and Mileage; not massive horsepower)
4 Stick Drive Train:
3 speed T-90 Transmission
Hi/Lo Overdrive
Front Differential Lock
Rear Differential Lock
New U Joints
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