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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(10/26/2012) This appears to be a CJ-2A frame/running gear with a replacement body (M-38 style) and windshield.
“For sale: 1948 M38 Willys. Currently registered and inspected last month. Excellent running condition, previous owner was a mechanic. New brakes and master cylinder. This is a rare jeep, first come first serve! Email with questions.”
This runs, but the closeup pics show this is rougher than it first appears.
“This 1951Willis is a running project. Just installed 4 new plugs yesterday-could still useplugs wires, dist. cap but parts house did not have in stock. They also did nothave a brake master cylinder and they were showing 2 different ones and bothwould have to be special ordered-so I am going to sell it like it is. We did aYouTube video of it and adjusted the clutch yesterday. Gas tank was removed-cleanedand sealed and soldered up some leaks. It also has an electric fuel pump.Starter just rebuilt and electrical system has been changed to 12 volt. Originallyit had a pedal on the floor to engage the starter but it’s gone and now has arod hooked to it to engage and disengage
I got this from a friend of mines wife after he passed away earlier this year. They usedit on their hunting land-but has been sitting for a few years and he owned itfor many years. It is not a rust bucketbut it does have some on the step braces. See pictures. Floors are very solid.I bought this with intention of using it as my 4 wheeler but have since gottenme one. I paid her $1,500 cash-and have spent apx $500 in used tires and rims, usedseats, fuel pump, paint, gas tank repairs, plugs and other assorted odd andends. My reserve is 1,800 and a buy me price of $2,200 to recover my money andsome of my time.
Alabama doesnot have title on anything of this age but I do have an open bill of sale and atag receipt where it was last registered in 2004.
He hadpainted it yellow and we repainted it with spray rustolium yellow paint andblack rustolium. The seats are just sitting in there and will need somemodification before it safely be used, (Do not know what happened to originalseats). I also have other seats you could use if you don’t like these. The right rear shock mount where is was welded to the axal is going to need rewelded.
Uncertian of the milage on this as it’s excempt when registerng here.
The 4 wheeldrive system works and hubs lock in and out easy. The windshield is flat glassand has a crack in it-I folded it down and installed a piece of foam rubberwhere it lies on the hood. Has a tow hitch on it and will hook up to a 2” ball.Tires are pretty good so you should be able to tow it to your place-or if youneed me to deliver I will do for $1.00 per mile but do not want to go over 200miles. I will be going to N/East Tennessee in about 2 weeks and have a way to deliver.
I forgot to get some pictures of the motor I will do that soon and add them. If you need any other pictures let me know. Thanks Pat
Starting upand engaging 4 x 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMElGtHNJ1Y
Yard Driving-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luodsU6CZdo
I will be listing more parts soon. I’m near Montgomery Ala. Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! As you never know what I may have on auction. Have any question please e-mail horsetrader@mindspring.com Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! I also like to combine shipping to save me time and you money.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This is a project.
“This posting is for a Ford GPW. The frame and body match serial numbers the vehicle had not engine so I got a different GPW engine and had it gone through…
The engine, transmission, transfercase, started, generator, carb, distributor, have all been rebuild by Louie Larson. The engine has been bench ran on a jig he has. The Jeep is in the process of tearing it down for restoration. The body is in decent shape. Many small items are present. There are many extra parts that go with it. I am taking a loss at this price. The engine is an early GPW engine serial # 6622. Frame horns need to be replaced, clear body work that needs to be done but very solid jeep. I bought the Jeep in Colorado Springs.
Engine, trani, transfercase are in Richfield. The Jeepis being stored in a trailer in Burnsville.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(08/18/2012) The movie Tugger, the Jeep 4×4 Who Wanted to Fly is based on the book by the same name.
“This is a CJ2A that was used as a Movie Promotional Mascott. The Movie “TUGGER, THE JEEP 4X4 WHO WANTED TO FLY” was released in 2005. I bought this CJ2A from the man that owned the Rights to Movie and the Promotional Items. It is titled and runs great. It has been entered in Car Shows and has won Trophies and “Best of Show”. The paint Scheme is of the Air Force Thunderbirds. It has the Insignia of the Thunderbirds and was rebuilt along with the engine by the Sponsers; The Air Force, Jeep, Shell Oil, Orlando Genesis and Arnald Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. KIDS LOVE IT! Many comments at traffic lights. Beautiful eye catcher! It can be used for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Parades and Funerals (or just plain enjoyable driving). Not many miles since rebuild according to the tires. I fly the American Flag and Air Force Flag on special occasions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350
(09/17/2012) This post is all about the top. It’s certainly one of a kind.
“Origional L-head Go Devil engine, runs but needs work. Manual tranny w/3 stick 4WD. 12 volt conversion.
Recent new items: Lights front & rear, Fuel pump, Carb., Custom fuel cell, Distributor, Brakes,
Skyjacker Shocks w/custom mounts, Gear reduction 12v starter, Custom Bimini Top.
Tires are General Mud Terrain with excellent tread.
Narrowed Chevy 1/2 ton axles – 6 lug
Interior body has some rust, previous owner put in patch panels.
Exterior body has some rust & bondo.
Off road only, would be great for off road parks, mudding, hunting with some work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(10/02/2012) This looks like it has potential.
“This truck has a solid cab with very little rust. Very good start to a project. Does have some rust in bed but is all fixable. SBC 283 with t90 trans and 18 transfer case. Has been sitting for 15 years. Have title in my name”
For those who haven’t carved your pumpkins yet, I found a few ideas below. We (and by we I mean Ann did all the work) grew our own pumpkins this year, so if we make time for carving them we will try something with a jeep flair.
Kaiser Willys is having a Jeep Pumpkin Carving contest with a $25 gift certificate as the prize. Go to their facebook page to learn more. The pic below is from the Kaiser Willys Facebook page.
Here’s another carved pumpkin for those that can’t identify what the shapes represent:
Here is a different take on a jeep pumpkin that I found here.
Here is a stencil you can use to carve your own pumpkin. Well, it’s a small size version of the stencil. The original stencil seems to be gone. If you click here, you can use a version of this pic that I have blown up (maybe it will work?).
And then there is this painting of a jeep amongst pumpkins by Daphne Wynne Nixon.
Here are a few other links to carvings:
Bob forwarded a beautiful photograph of his CJ-3B and Trailer that will be appearing in Bill Norris’ Holy Toledo Slot Grill Classics 2013 Jeep Calendar.
You can find the calendar for sale on eBay
According to the Mt. Shasta News, a 1945 Chaplains Willys MB will be included at the Northern Recon Group’s gathering at the Butte County Fairgrounds. This is the 9th year they have held the event, which includes a wide variety of military vehicles and items. This jeep belongs to Bill and Becky Campbell of Durham, CA. Pictured in the jeep is Pastor Dave Rieck. The event runs from Thursday Oct 25th through Sunday Oct 28th, 2012. Learn more at MtShastaNews.com.
This photo was taken by Lisa Van De Hey:
Clarence Budington Kelland published an one of four parts of a novel called “The Incredible Jeep” in the American Magazine in November of 1941. It appears he followed that by publishing the entire novel in 1942. Is anyone familiar with the story?
Here’s a reference to the Magazine on eBay
