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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(09/15/2012) I suspect this is really a CJ-3A.
“Motor and drive train excellent, converted to 12 volt, all new original equipment- wiring harness, bumper, exhaust, complete tune up, battery, alternator, all fluids changed. Call 218-498-2337”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3740771481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Best Offer
(03/19/2013) Everything but the top looks good. In one picture the rear of the top looks separated.
“4 cyl over head, fully rebuilt engine webber carb 32 36, headers with flow master, electronic distributor, winch, electric front driver seat, stereo, electric fuel pump, custom rear bumper and tire carrier, soft top, aluminum rims, all new brakes, wheel cylinders master brake cylinders,all new steering parts, changed all lug nuts to regular right hand thread, all taxes and saftey good till next year, less then hundred miles on new engine, original 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive. Accepting offers via email. Best offer.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 1946 model willys jeep for sell all complete just needs to be restored…also have several pictures but not on here at the time…call 615-416-5511 asking $2.500…or best offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500
(09/25/2012) Some assembly required.
“1943 Ford Jeep GPW
I have 90% of the parts needed for a full restoration.
75% of the parts are brand new.
New rebuilt engine with 0miles on it. New piston rings
Rebuilt transmission with new seals and bearings.
Please contact Ryan at (360)480-0514 For any or more detailed information about this vehicle.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3743668405.html
Marc spotted some more Australian War Memorial images. These are all public domain images.
1) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/014793/
1943-05-05. NEW GUINEA. THIS PHOTO SHOWS TALKIE EQUIPMENT BEING FITTED INTO A JEEP WHICH CAN GET TO AREAS WHERE BIGGER UNITS CANNOT. (NEGATIVE BY BROWN & BAGNALL).
SOUTHPORT, QLD. 1944-01-13. A JEEP OF THE 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE, FITTED WITH PETROL DRUM FLOATS NEGOTIATING THE NERANG RIVER. SHOWN ARE: SX28155 SAPPER R. D. SYMONS (1); SX20700 LANCE CORPORAL D. C. HOLLAND (2).
PALANKO, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12. TROOPS OF THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE RIGGING UP A FRAMEWORK SO THAT THEY CAN HAUL A CRASHED JEEP BACK ON TO THE ROAD.
4) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/068818/
NORTH OF CAIRNS, QLD. 1944-08-24. CLOSE UP OF A JEEP CAPSTAN ATTACHMENT WHICH WAS USED TO ASSIST THE JEEP UP A STEEP SANDY SLOPE.
Doug spotted this ad (http://limaohio.craigslist.org/pts/3736548170.html), which led me to Rudy’s CJ Website: http://www.rudys-cjs.com
Rudy’s is located in Findlay, Ohio, and specializes in 1976-1983 CJ-5s, CJ-7s and CJ-8s (scramblers). They sell both complete jeeps and parts.
According to the website, Rudy’s forte is “selling originally rot free, unpatched CJs for you to take to the next level or personalize or enjoy in it’s original glory as it sits. Our philospophy is that all the mechanicals can be easily resolved but it is only original metal once. We do not do any fiberglass Jeeps nor do we ever patch frames.”
And now for something completely different. I’m a little surprised they’d use the acronym jeep . . . http://www.mtw.gov.jm/JEEP/jeep.aspx
Marc forwarded this unusual sign. This shows a nice bit of history. Knight created the first sleeve motor after becoming frustrated by the noisy motors of the day. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages. You can read more about the motor at Wikipedia.
Here’s an interesting thread on HAMB about the motors:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200088
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
If I could only fit this in the jeep I’d buy it and bring it back with me. I’m sure someone else will enjoy it.
“Sign from a 1940 1950 Willys Jeep dealer lights up and flashes World Largest Jeep ManufactuerOF 4 Wheel Drive Vechicles”
Here’s a rare FC ad.
“ORIGINAL 1958 JEEP CJ 5 WILLYS KAISER CANADA AD 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK WINDSOR ONT. Original Ad measures 4.5″ x 5.5″ approximately. Ad is in very good condition. Original Ad not reproduction. We will combine shipping.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“It was stored for the last 40 years in a garage and used sparingly to plow a long driveway. The short story is; This vehicle was 1 family owned from new and is totally unmolested, except for the plow. 62,000 original miles. Everything works including all gauges, (even gas gauge!). The originality is mind blowing with even the old rubber Willy’s floor mats and seat covers present, (albeit a bit worn). Vehicle starts right up, runs and stops, with the only issue a gummed up carburetor, due to today’s “corn gas”. Simple solution of cleaning and a carb kit. Runs now with choke partially on, smoothly. Vehicle is original gray paint with some primer over the worn areas. Frame is rock solid and all panels are original with very little rust and no bondo evident. An awesome truck to either rat rod as is, (with a bit of tinkering), or restore to a real head turner of great value. How many do you see at your local car shows? (More info on eBay)”
**SOLD** Was priced at $14,999. This is a rare Ford-built Canadian M-38.
“1952 M-38 – 1/4 Ton Truck (Jeep)
This is an original military spec jeep not the Willys CJ
4 Cyl Ford Engine
Serial Number F100180
Very Good Condition
Less than 3000 miles
This Jeep was professionally restored about 10 years ago.
Since then it has always been garage kept.
Originally waterproof 24 Volt Ignition System
Original rare complete battery box with two new batteries
Well rebuilt engine with all correct engine components.
All original sheet metal, NOS fenders, sandblasted, epoxy-primed and painted, no rust what so ever
Comes with jerry can
Functional headlights, taillights, indicators.
Axe & shovel straps, Shovel is present.
Original steering wheel, plus an extra.
We have the original data plates but they are not installed, can get a new reproduction for $100.
Newer reproduction canvas upholstery, front & rear seats
Previously had Vinyl markings, which we would recommend be added back.
Good gas tank, top bow & top bow brackets
Nice floor – great condition
