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To call this “All original” seems a stretch. It sounds like this runs.
“1949 Willys Jeep flat head four cylinder needs brake master cylinder but brakes do work. This Jeep is all original has been repainted has a tow bar. Needs some work. $1500.00 O.B.O Please call 972-955-4364 after 5:00 pm. Thank You!”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2145490210.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $700
(01/05/2011) Bob forwarded this ad. It has no motor or trans, but does have a S-10 sub-frame.
“This is a 1950 Willys Jeepster it is a project no engine or trans. It does have a Chevy S-10 front subframe on it already and a mopar rear end. I have the bows for the top, windshield frame and other parts under canvas. There is a rust hole on the passenger front corner that I have a patch for off another Jeepster . For better pics go to Buzzysrods.com look under cars for sale. Call Jeff 307-575-2626”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2144665674.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700
(01/05/2011) This appears to be a lefty at first glance, but I can just make out the bow holders on the driver’s side. Also, I was able to lighten up the passenger side and I see no indication there were bow holders on that side, but it does appear their was a spare tire holder there. I suspect the corner is weak or rusted.
“Runs great 4wd works great great jeep all stock but wheels and tires grandpa just wants a new toy call jake at 405-203-9616 or call joe at 405-284-6890.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2144406704.html
From Craig’s (from thefcconnection) never ending collection of unusual Jeep images comes this rare shot of the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour Wagon convertibles. Jesse forwarded this image to me along with a snapshot of an uncompleted transformation of a Wagon the company had partly modified. You can see the earlier San Juan post here.
Technically, it was Dave Beamis who was modifying the wagon. He worked for San Juan Tours years ago. Dave would go on to start Crystal River Tours and his son, Dave Beamis, started and runs Crystal River Lodge with his brother.
Jesse reports, “all of the Scenic and Crystal River Tours FCs and Wagon Jeeps were repowered while in service, because of the altitude and amount of weight of the passengers, they removed the flathead Hurricane 6 and replaced it with the Chevy 250 or 292 inline 6 engines, with an adapter.”
Here’s the picture from Craig:
From Jesse is the image of an in-progress convertible wagon. Jesse notes, “this a picture of another wagon body that I bought. It was there, it was cut, but never hammer welded to be finished, Dennis said that when one was wrecked they would have extra bodies to replace on the running chassis. Notice this was on a 4×2 frame.”
This might make a good project if the engine is ready for assembly. The Az weather has probably preserved the boy pretty well.
“great resto project. engine was machined by napa, needs to be assembled. seats need recovering. will make an awesome crawler or hunting jeep. have title on hand. call 928-627-2407 after 6pm. or email.”
http://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/2143995827.html
This is a real nice rig with custom suspension and more. You can’t build it for that price. If I remember correctly, the previous owner sold it after building a new jeep. I believe the front end was stretched 12 inches as well. I remember that because I was curious about how far to stretch my front clip, so i saved an image of it, which you can see at the very bottom.
“47 Willy’s CJ2A Trail Jeep SBC 350, Holley 650, Flex-o-Lite Fan, Modified Camaro Radiator, Cyclone Headers, Toploader 4 Speed with Kettleson Adapter, Wide Ratio 2.78 low gear, Automotive Friction Ceramic Disk Clutch, Lakewood Scatter Shield, Spicer 20 Twin Lever Transfer Case, Spicer U-joints, Spicer 44 Rear End with Sommers Bro’s Spool -30 spline Moser Floater Axle’s with Ford Spindle’s, Dana 40 Front with Spicer wheeling hubs, 1970 Bronco Style Axle’s, Open Carrier. 4:88 Ratio. All Axle’s are Moser Alloy’s. 44″ Front Springs and 57″ Rear Springs, 40 Gallon Fuel tank. Full 12 point roll cage including underhood to the frame. Harwood Seats. Warn 8274 Winch. Owned for 2 years +. Used once. Needs to find a home where someone will use this for what it is. $3,900”
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/2141460913.html
Here’s an image of the same jeep 2 years earlier.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
“I have a 1954 CJ3B jeep for sale. It is in parts, not a running jeep. Does not include motor, trans, or transfer case. I have two frames, the stock frame and a 1992 YJ rolling frame that I was going to install under this jeep. The body is not too bad, it has some rust through on the floor under the gas tank, it’s not very bad and very much so repairable. This would make a fun rebuild/restoration project or a parts jeep.”
UPDATE: An eWillys reader snagged this deal! Was listed at $900.
(04/11/2010) It runs.
“1956 cj6, 4 cyl.runs.needs work.for sale or trade for farm eqpt of equal value such as rotiller,three point disk,grain drill or what have you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Here’s an interesting find. This builder installed a Mercruiser 470 4 cyl aluminum engine into his project jeep. I’d never heard of doing this, so I did some research and found this thread on HAMB that provides all kinds of details about converting this boat motor to a vehicle motor. I’ve emailed the seller of this to learn more, as the motor is just the kind of strange thing I’d like to install into Biscuit if everything checks out.
“Too many projects, so this one has to go. It is a 1957 Willys CJ5. It has an aluminum block Mercruiser 470 4 cylinder motor and a 4spd transmission. It has a Dana 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear axle. It comes with an original hard top with doors as well as a tow bar. The syncro for the reverse has gone out in it, but that is a fairly easy fix for anyone with some mechanical aptitude. It has a new battery and a fresh rebuilt Carter AFB carb. The tires shown are not the tires that come with it, as those are actually my brothers. Asking $1,500 but will consider reasonable offers. I just don’t have a place to finish it like I want to, so I’m looking for a good home for it. I have a clean and clear idaho title for it. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000.
It looks good. Dana 60s seem a bit of an overkill for a Buick V6.
“Jeep “Custom” from the ground up! Dana 60s front and Rear, ARB Air Locker up front, Power Lock in rear High Pinion with 4:56 gears, 18 gallon heavy duty rear gas tank with bilt in skid plate, Spring over suspension, Buick 231 Even Fire V6, T98 Granny Gear 4 Speed, Dana 20 Transfercase with 3 to 1 gears and factory Twin Stick Shifters, Warn Winch, Goodyear MTR Wranger Tires 35 x 1250 X 15, Best Top New, Half Top and Doors, Matching Jeep Trailer, Lots of fun”
