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I ran across this Bantam website the other day. Its full of pics of a single Bantam. I love the Bantam multi gauge.
There’s not much information on the website. This is all there is: “Less than 3000 Bantam Jeeps were produced. This B.R.C. 40 is #2649. The date of delivery was “June, 1941”. Fewer than three dozen of these classics have been fully restored and this, I believe, is one of the best! Be sure and check out the additional pages of pictures of this Bantam listed below”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3680.
This sounds like someone who bought this jeep, painted it green, made sure it was mechanically ok, and is selling it.
“Title: Clear Engine: 4 Cylinder Exterior color:Green Transmission:Manual Fuel type:Gasoline Interior color:Green Options 4-Wheel drive Steering checked out, new master cylinder, brakes were adjusted and check out with no problems. Strong engine with good oil pressure, cold natured, so it needs choking until warmed up, but when warm, just bump starter and she fires right up, after 500 mile trailer ride there was only one small oil spot underneath it, it’s what we call “marks it territory very little”, shifts smooth, does NOT jump out of second gear, 4 wheel drive works great, has 5 new 7:00 X 16″ NTD (means non-directional tread, pulls just as good in reverse as forward ) 6 ply tires and tubes on original 16″ CJ rims, has WWII style fender blackout with NOS 6 volt blub (has voltage reducer) …”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This looks nice and close to stock.
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1950 Willy’s CJ. 4cylinder, 3spd with 2spd transfer case. Runs and drives great! $3500.”
It doesn’t run. I suspect it’s the type of project where a lot needs to be replaced.
“1948 Willys Jeep with 289 ford motor. It currently doesn’t run, family owned since 1950, would make a great rebuild project. Make reasonable offer. 1-231-663-6029.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/10/09) Here’s a very early CJ-3A with a serial number of # 12041
“1949 Willys Jeep-CJ 3A, 62,000 miles, PTO winch – tow bar – roll bar – warn locking hubs – half cab with doors, 4 cy Jeep engine – 6 volt system – This Jeep was purchased by my father in 1960 as a hunting vehicle. It has the original running gear with the exception of the engine which was changed several years ago. All gauges are functional. Diamond plating was added on lower sides of body and new steel panels to floor of cab. Seats have been re-done. It was originally white then painted blue then green. Although there are some small rust areas, it has been under cover all through his ownership as well as mine. Noel 360-521-4163 nsplawn@netzero.net”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1390483723.html
Sometime next week I hope to be bending my roll cage with my home-made tubing bender. I’m waiting for the die to get here still. I’m also waiting for the delivery of my windshield and cowl rubber so that I can get my windshield all ready to go. In the meantime, I’ve been busy updating the website and doing a few things to the jeep.
One of those things was the installation of my brodie knob. I discovered I could cut down a piece of rubber that I think was used by my dad when he installed his CJ-5 body on it’s frame. It was the perfect thickness, so I cut it down, shaped it and installed it. It’s nice and tight. Here’s a few pics.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
Looks great!
“1944 Ford Jeep GPW restored to military specs. Excellent original body, no rust. Rebuilt motor, hard seats. New radiator, five new Firestone tires. Five combat wheels. New canvas seats and top, new wiring. Too much to list. Must see.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
This includes lots of extra parts and a trailer (with a couple holes in it).
“Project Jeep/ Parts and Trailer,,,215 (aluminum) olds out of F85 just got done at machine shop (Soon to be running, watch for updates), 4 barrel alum. intake, Locker frontend and rearend full floating indestructo axles, on 32×9.5×15 Swampers, Ramsey winch, Leather /heated seats, Tilt/Power steering. Has Soft top and doors, halfdoors, Lots of new stuff. Trailer included, Parts; (2 full frontends, 2 full rearends, 2 front cases, 5 plus transfer(cases), gears, adapter plates, drivelines, fenders, hoods, ect.) Needs Finished ,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A Good Condition Under 4000 original miles Street ready”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“Most of the work is done. Motor runs but just started knocking. Flathead 4cyl L head. 48 motor in jeep Have origanel motor and trans. Some rust jeep is 63 years old. Has top and doors. 5 New tires Worth more 5000.00 Firm or trade for 50s 60s model car or truck.”