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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“43 Willys Jeep
All Original 4 Cyclinder
Not Running
Have Re-built Engine for it, But Needs to be Re-assembled
New Tires
New Wheel Bearings
New Brakes
Needs Bodywork & Paint
Serious Inquiries Only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,750.
(06/16/2012) “Completely Restored 6-226 Wagon, Convertable, Original drivetrain: Rebuilt Hurricane 6cyl Flathead, 4×4, 3spd.
New wiring, brakes, suspension, Recent paint, New top, undercoated, new tires, new exhaust, new gas tank.
a sharp, unique vehicle. A Fun beach buggy!!
Please do not e-mail.. Call for information”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/27/2013) “41 willys jeep dodge 3/4 ton axles lockers front and rear. All wheel disc brakes. Rebuilt chevy 283 sbc with 4 speed and 205 transfer case aluminum gas tank roll cage newer jeep seats sheeted with 3/16″ plate around body smoothed out fenders, firewall. Zero rust. Great start on project. Needs wiring and body work. Selling for friend $2700 obo great deal for a jeep fan! 208-413-8242”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3780239693.html
Joe has this story to share:
A few years back, a friend purchased a stretch-version of a 1947 Willys CJ2A that had actually been raffled off to benefit the organization “Ducks Unlimited”. We assume the jeep was modified before the raffle to better accommodate the duck hunting sport but the winner sold the rig instead.
The frame on the 2A and the drive shaft were lengthened about 12 inches by bubba in a back alley somewhere, based on the welding technique used. They used heavy grade angle steel and welded it like it was a Navy ship. The rear of the body was also lengthened about 18 inches and cantilevers over the frame to accommodate longer troop seats. When we first saw the jeep on the trailer, the rig looked like a CJ-2A;
The new owner happened to be a US Navy veteran and decided the jeep would better serve as a “Shore Patrol” replica jeep than a hunting jeep. The large oversized tires were replaced and the windshield frame was straightened, among other things too numerous to mention. And a few other items were added (ie. siren, 50 cal. MG, etc.) to complete the new image. Here are the before and after pics of the transformation of Ducky. Needless to say that “Ducky” was a huge hit in parades and car show.
Before Restoration:
After the Restoration:
Marc spotted these photos on eBay. The auctions are over.
This photo included some information: 0248 Orig 1946-49 Japan Kodachrome Slide Utsunomiya US Army Offloading Jeep Dock. Taken by a US Army CID officer who lived in Japan unti; the mid 60s.
This 1974 shot show 2 Viasa Fire Jeeps in Barcelona, Spain.
“1974 – Barcelona – Parc de l’Eixample – Parque Central.
Vehículos auxiliares A-5 y A-6.
Jeep Viasa.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimpol/7825805328/in/pool-1634177@N23/
I can’t tell if this is a photgraphic studio prop jeep or a movie studio prop jeep.
“Original World War II Real Photo Postcard, (An actual photograph), Postally Unused. Women in Unusual Military Jeep Studio Prop. The photo’s in very good condition, but does have a band of very fine cracks running vertically up the middle of the photo, about 1″ wide. They are extremely fine and not visible at all unless photo is held in reflected light. It has very sharp detail, better than scan”
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Marc spotted this odd hard top. I looked up the radio station and WXCG now broadcasts in New York State. I can’t tell where the photo was taken.
“Amateur photo negative. This is no print, just the negative.. The negative measures 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.. I do great combined shipping !”
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This article from August 31, 1942, shows jeeps and GIs in Guadalcanal. Below is the top portion of the page. There is more to the article.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s another matchbook with Jeep advertising.
“Culloden Sales Company, Naples, FL, Jeep and Avis Rent A Car Matchcover”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9850.
This looks good.
“1961 willy’s overland 2dr utility wagon, designated f-226 4×4, Restored 1992, and been garaged ever since. has had limited use, approximately 8 to 10 thousand miles over the last 20 years. but this vehicle will go anywhere, an excellent 4×4.
original f-226 flat head has been converted to a 1966 chevy 283 ci engine, engine is balanced and blueprinted,mild rv cam,4bbl carb, stock intake and dual exhaust. completely rebuilt w/cylinder heads, seats, valves for todays fuel, run the cheap stuff. gets 18 mpg. only 5000 miles on it.—4×4, 3sp manual trans, warn overdrive, syncronized shift on the fly, 2 sp t-case, 4.27:1 gears. Everything overhauled in 1992- engine(1995), trans, t-case, front axle, rear axle, springs, shocks, and hardware, steering gear and knuckles, brakes and hydraulics. has 5 new snow tires, alternator, battery and speedometer. Interior- reupholstered and painted. Custom carpet, head liner and oak trim, nice stereo. seats fold up for more cargo area. I can attest to the quality and extent of all this work, as i have been a mechanic for 34 years, and own the shop this was done in for 22 years.”
