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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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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 .
I had 3 ‘what was someone thinking’ moments while looking this jeep over. Moment 1, what’s with the diamond plating under the bumper? Moment 2, did someone paint the data plates on the dash? Moment 3, what’s going on with the metal tubing that goes up from one step, around the windshield, and down to the other step?
A reader submitted this unusual find. Yes, the seller of this old jeep somehow used it as a mailbox (I think the mailbox is on the back of the jeep), though technically I’d argue the jeep is more of a mailbox pole. While I firmly believe that the jeep has earned the reputation as one of the most modified vehicles in history, the use of a jeep as a mailbox pole is particularly rare.
“Willys jeep. Military, of about 1944. No engine, no trans, no papers, but lots of rust. For a long time I used this old jeep as a mail box; if you buy it, I won’t be getting bills anymore. For $400., you can be sure that your bills will find their way to your door.”
Here’s a VEC with a serial number of 15777. According to the CJ-2A page, the number of column shifting CJ-2As was more like 28,000 jeeps 38,000 rather than 15,000 mentioned by the seller.
“Serial number 15777, CJ2A with 3-on the tree. Very rare as only about 15,000 produced with the gear shifter on the column. Great for rock crawling as you can keep both hands on the steering wheel while shifting gears. Runs good, has good tires. I use it in the mountains near Lake Tahoe during the summer months and store it at my house in San Jose during the winter months. I also used it to pull floats in parades, but no longer retain current DNV registration. I put new Ford/Chevy large brakes on the front axle, replaced brake shoes on the rear. I also replaced the oil bath air filter and old filter systems. I have all original older parts plus some spare stuff. Email me for more info and pictures. Mike”
“Willy’s 1952 jeep, low Hood Flat Fender Jeep. Buick small block V8 300 cub, power steering and full roll cage”
This is a non-running CJ-3A, so the price will undoubtedly drop.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep. Civilian version. Needs…new paint job, some rust restoration, engine work (Not currently running). A few spare parts.
“Mostly Original 4 cylinder flat head. Includes extra parts. Jeep ran when parked 5 years ago. $ 2500. Ask for Dan. 623-8334”
Here’s trail ready jeep with a very low crawl ratio (sm420 + dana 300/teralow +4.56 gears).
“1948 WILLYS CJ2A.383 STROKER,SM420/7TO1 1ST GEAR.CENTERFORCE CLUTCH.POWER STEERING/BRAKES, TWIN STICK DANA 300 WITH TERALOW 4TO1 KIT.TOM WOODS FRONT AND REAR DRIVELINES.DANA 44 FRONT,CURRIE ALLOY AXLES,4.56 GEARS,DANA20 REAR,CURRIE ALLOY ONE PEICE REAR AXLES,4.56 YUKON GEARS.FRONT AND REAR ARB AIR LOCKERS.REVERSED SHACKLE FRONT SPRINGS.7IN. ….. 5500.00 OR TRADE FOR 67TO75 GMC/CHEVY TRUCK OR BLAZER-66TO 77 BRONCO/FORD TRUCK.NO”
Jim sent out a some images of his Camo Seat Cushions this evening.
He writes, ” They fit CJ2A CJ3A CJ3B M38 M38A1 M606 Early CJ5 CJ6. Note:The set of seat cushions in the picture are not screwed in place, just set up to show you what they’ll look like installed. Once screwed into the seat back, fit will be tight and correct”
My center console stands between the front seats. It’s purpose was two-fold: 1, provide a place for me to put power and ignition/kills switches, along with a start button, and, 2, provide a more accessible location for plugging in my cell phone (which will sit, along with a few other items, in a compact water proof bike bag that I can easily remove).
Now you ask, and reasonably so, why install a start button and switches when you have a perfectly good key switch on the steering column?
Well, that’s a good question. There’s only one answer. I always wanted a jeep that started with a simple push button. So, I just had to get that urge out of my system. Trust that the key solution would have been easier, as my wiring harness was all set up for a GM column. This meant I had to remove the GM plugs from the harness, decode the wiring, and rewire the critical wires to the correct points in the center column.
With that said, here’s my console:
After considering a variety of designs, I came up with this simple post and console design.
Below are the steps for cutting out the back of the console. I had an old hood that I have been using for some spare sheet metal. Below is the paper template on the hood. Also on the hood is the bent and drilled console.
Next, I cut out the metal using a grinder with a cutting wheel. Then I used a paint remover on my grinder to remove the paint.
“Hello, I buy,sell,repair,and restore willys jeeps. Flat fenders are my favorite which I have owned one for over 35 years. This is a great jeep for parades, car shows and just criusing around. A previous owner has done a nice job restoring it. It has a lot of unique EXTRAS with it. … This is a nice jeep and is a very unique head turner. Rubber is very good too.
This might be a pretty good price.
“This is a 1952 Willy Jeep 4×4. It runs and has an 8000 lb warn wench on the front and a 4″lift and 35″tires with new rims. It also has a new gas tank and battery and new brakes put in by Big O tires. The lift, brakes and gas tank were all worked on by Big O tires and I have the receipts. 602-549-0844.”
“4 cylinder Jeep Willys inboard motor with attached Paragon reverse reduction gear transmission/drive. Rebuilt in 1961 (see placard below), so pretty safe to assume it’s a 1950’s or older motor….”