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UPDATE: Still Available
Here’s a running VEC for only $1600. The paint is a bit rough, but no obvious rust.
“1946 CJ2A Runs good, Good tires,Clear title, 4cyl flathead engine. Email or call Tod 970-406-2033. Located in Silverthorne about 70 miles west of Denver on I70”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1353817341.html
UPDATE: The website’s online purchases and inventory is offline. It appears they are gearing up to allow users to use Major Credit Cards rather than just paypal. Though Stone Tire calls the tires Ugly Dog, I suspect these tires are the same ones made for the Import/Export Tire Company by Comptred and called V-Grips. It appears Import/Export also sells the other two tires as well and other offroad retreads.
UPDATE (06/07/09): I sent the company an email, asking if they could potentially make a desert dog for racing and sending them some examples. I heard nothing back from my June 7th email.
Here’s a company out of Tennessee called StoneTire that calls itself the top resource for retread and offroad tires on the web. Here’s three of the offroad tires they sell.
Jim’s become a good friend. He is full of stories, jeeps and life (and apparently cooks some mean brisket, too). Derek Redmond gave him a call the other day and asked him to do a story for the CJ-3B Page. It’s a great story and a nice synopsis of a good niche he’s carved for himself. You might also remember that Jim builds seat covers that have been selling very well — buyers around the world are enjoying the covers. Congrats Jim! Below is one of his before and after projects (go here to see more pics of this):
Before:
After:
Gerald sent some really sad pics to me with an idea … let’s create a “Last Ride” category. We’ve all seen one or more of these jeeps: Something so rusty, so damaged, so modified, so mortifying that the grass is holding it up.
So, I’ll put up two posts tonight (courtesy of Gerald). If you have some pics, see some pics, or save some pics, send them my direction and we’ll add them to.
Gerald writes, We bought this about 10 years ago and finally decided to pull it from the weeds. We needed the rear axle. The frame collapsed as I stood in the rotten drivers compartment to steer the wheels while being pulled by the tractor. It was truely it’s last ride. We will pick it over and save some stuff. Check out the shackle lift.
Gerald writes, Here is a 1970’s Canadian version of a M715. These fell of a flatbed truck and sat for years until I got them. They were a waste of time, but could not resist.
Gerald writes, Here is an old Jeepster I took apart back in 1980, Nice plate floor…….and mini terra recaps I may add.
I was doing a Bing.com search of jeep images and ran across jeep4ever’s poster/sign/art page. Check out all the images at Jeep4ever.ca.
This has been sold to a reader. Congrats!
Appears in good condition.
“Runs very well. ALL original. 100 miles on Rebuilt original engine, radiator.Original starter re-built. Has PTO/winch with 100 feet 3/8ths cable. Has tow hitch with 2″ball socket.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
It sure looks like this is a good deal.
“I have 2 Jeeps for sale.. The red one won’t turn over but is complete but no title..The green one has a clear title and is in excellent condition and needs a windshield but I pulled the engine to replace the rear main seal and it still needs the seal and gasket set installed and it would be ready to go.Both jeeps and all the parts for $1850.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It appears a good deal of work has already been done on the drive train.
“This was a resto pogect needs to be put togather IHAVE ALL THE PARTS. Clean FL title. This Jeep has a PTO drive very rear.”
This is a project, but sounds like a good foundation for a road/trail jeep. it includes an over drive an Dana 30 with an ARB Locker.
“1963 Willys CJ5 with a rebuilt 1978 Buick 231 V6 backed by a rebuilt T18 4 sp with OD. Has Model 44 rear end with 4:27 gears Power Lock locker and Model 25 front same gear and locker. Comes with extra Model 25 and a Model 30 with ARB Air Locker. Tub was removed sandblasted, repaired and primed. New wiring kit needs to be put on has a Brand new Best Top soft top and 31×10.5×15 about 95% and many extras. This is a ground up restoration just need to complete. Medical condition prevents me from finishing this off everything is here just need to put it together. This is a full deal I will not part out so please don’t ask. CALL 253-845-1301 for more details or to make appt. look at.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1406321529.html
Here’s a cool old winch.
“Koenig Iron Works Winch front PTO driven. this came off of an old Willys Jeep. I only have the winch, none of the drive lines that hook up to the transfer case. The unit free spools and locks into gear. Call and leave a message if you are interested. 505-670-8419. I will return your call as soon as I can.”
http://santafe.craigslist.org/pts/1406721078.html
