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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 $1895
“THIS IS A RUNNING 1948 CJ2A WILLYS JEEP WHICH I USED ON MY RANCH IN THE FOOTHILLS UNTIL I MOVED.. IT WAS ABLE TO GO OVER HILL AND DALE ON SOME PRETTY ROUGH ACREAGE. WE ARE LOCATED NEAR GEORGE SMITH AND BUTTERCUP LANE IN SQUAW VALLEY` ONLY A COUPLE OF MILES FROM HWY 180. PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR TO GET MORE INFORMATION. WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS.”
This appears solid.
“# Matching project, 1943 Ford Jeep. Original engine. Runs, Drives but slips out of 2nd.
503-639-1931”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/3730600187.html
UPDATE: Was $1500. Status Unknown.
It suspect it doesn’t run.
“47 jeep cja2..glass and frame are solid and hood is as well..some body parts are salvagable..frame and drivetrain is complete and comes with a nother motor..poss trade but lrefer cash.
UPDATE: Was $950. **SOLD**
This looks rough all over.
“For parts or restoration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900
(01/28/2013) There might be some value here.
“Working Jeep
Clear title from Virginia with a matching engine serial number
as you see needs TLC”
Coast Guard Super-Jeep at the National Guard Militia Museum in New Jersey.
Posted at bangshift (though I couldn’t find this original link), referenced by Jalopnik, linked to by Kaiser Willys, and forwarded by Colin, here is a great video of a coast guard “super jeep” in action.
NEWS ARTICLES:
1) From the May 06, 1944, Perth Mirror in Australia:
TRAVELS 60 MPH OVER SANDY BEACHES
At a Coastguard Station on the Atlantic Coast, U.S. Coast Guards men recently demonstrated a new super-jeep, carrying 10 men and traveling up to 60 miles an hour over sand. Officials said the super-jeep was developed to meet special problems of Coast Guard shore patrols. Chassis of a regulation jeep was halved and steel shafts inserted to add one yard to its wheelbace. Seats for 10 were installed and specially designed wheels employed to permit travel over any kind of beach.
2) Volume 70 of the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings discusses the results of the Coast Guard Jeep. Unfortunately I don’t have access to the whole document. I do have this:
As a basis for comparison, the regular Army jeep tried to follow the super-jeep over the same course, but foundered in the deep sand. The super-jeep was developed in the Coast Guard transportation office to meet the special demand that branch of services has for a vehicle capable of moving through sand . . .
LINKS:
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=177213 (three good photos of an original coast guard jeep)
I spotted these pictures at Dieselpunks, though the pictures appear to originate from a Russian site. The grenade launchers were designed by the NKEP (Narodnyy Komissariat Elektricheskoy Promyshlennosti – state commissariat for electrical engineering) to be flameless and quiet.
Go to the dieselpunks website to learn more.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s an unusual set of items.
“Here is a super cool lot of vintage lot of 1960s Jeep Tie Tacks and Cuff Links featuring the 2 Jeep Tie Tacks, a Jeep Gladiator Pickup Tie Tack, and Cuff Links featuring the 60s Jeep Wagoneer and Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator Pickup Truck is marked Mercury Industries, with the rest are not marked. The lot is sold as pictured, looks and displays great with very good colors, and would be a very nice addition to your collection!
Please take a look at my vintage collectible listings, and I will gladly combine shipping to save you money.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It runs, but is an odd duck.
“Looks like old army jeep vw engine trade for 4wheeler or something else maybe a small enclosed trailer .
This Jeepster looks fun.
” 1948 Willys jeepster, clean and clear title, licensed and insured, runs and drives oh sooo good, its got power brakes, power steering, 5.0 mustang engine and 5 speed transmission professionally installed, professionally chopped top, very clean and sounds mean, got all the power you want, electric fuel pump, newer suspension, handles very well and drives very well for a 65 year old vehicle, i wouldn’t be afraid to drive it anywhere, everyone seems to love it, the paint is very nice, has a couple of spots nothing bad at all, sidepipes, cd player, 2 amps, 10 subwoofers, everything works and this thing is awesome, no disappointments, too much too list, new wheels and new tires 17 inch, any questions call 317 748 8363, has title and vin plate”
View all the information on ebay
