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Rotabuggy or Blitz Buggy — The Flying Jeep

April 27, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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interior_rotabuggyOn some post somewhere I have an image of the flying jeep.  I recently found a trove of information and images of the Rotabuggy, (actually, I just did a google image search of a rotabuggy) including pictures of a recreated model.  One of the more unusual images is an interior shot, which I show to the right.

From the willys-mb.ru website:

“In the early 1940s flight tests had been carried out on a number of one-man gliders known as Rotachutes. During this time Raoul Hafner decided to apply the same principle on a larger-scale military vehicle. On 3 April 1942 the Rotary Wing Section of the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment AFEE) at Ringway, Manchester, submitted a proposal for the application of the system to the Blitz Buggy or Jeep.”

The Unreal Aircraft website records an eye witness account of one flight, which left the driver exhausted.

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Here’s an image of the Rotabuggy Replica

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1965 CJ-3B Roseburg, OR **SOLD**

April 27, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1965_cj3b_roseburgUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

Here’s a nice looking CJ-3B.

“1965 CJ-3B High Hood Willys, Runs and drives, 289 v8, 3 speed, NEW Battery, Clutch, Starter, Alt, Rollcage, Front Window, Advanced Adapters CHROME fender well headers with Purple Hornie Exhaust, And new Best top Soft Top, and doors”

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1952 CJ-3A Boyce, LA **SOLD**

April 27, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1952_cj3a_boyceUPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“his is a 3-speed manual transmission 4-wheel drive Willys Jeep.  It has a 4 cylinder flat head engine.  It has power steering with tilt wheel.  It has a radio with cassette player.   All lights work, including signals.  It has seatbelts.  Brakes are good.  The tires are 31 X 10.50 – 15, all-terrain, with chrome rims.  It has a roll bar & the windshield FOLDS DOWN (see photos).  There are chrome steps. also a new steel body.   Vehicle has been completely restored, & drives good.  Jeep has about 1000 miles since restoring.  The jeep has a minor oil leak.  No warranty or delivery.  Vehicle is located in Pineville, Louisiana. “

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1953 CJ-3B Richfield, Va **seller backs out**

April 27, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj3b_richfieldUPDATE:  Mike and the seller agreed to a deal, but the seller backed out of his agreement with Mike (hopefully, Mike found this out before he made the trip to see it).  No doubt someone probably offered more.

“Here is my “53 Willys jeep, it has the original 4 cylinder motor with the 6 volt system. The motor, transmission, and transfer case are all in real good working order. The transmission has a very rare feature, it has the torque gear in it. What that is if you don’t already know, is the fourth shifter you can hopefully see in the picture. It more or less gives you a high and low range for each gear. Which is kind of nice for on the road. Because these aren’t made for speedanyway. The frame is in good shape,no holes rusted threw. The jeep is licensed with antique license which from what I am told they are transferrable. I believe they were $75, a one time fee.”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Huron Township, MI **SOLD**

April 26, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.

This is a project with a rough body.  However, the body tag indicates an early serial number of 11019.

“1945 CJ2a Willys Jeep for sale. Serial number 11019, one of only 1824 built in 1945. All original frame and body tags in place. Sold on Bill of sale. Exhaustive description with pictures at the CJ2a website – see the link below. Will consider trade credits for M38 and CJ2a Jeep parts and accessories or White Vinyl fencing 6-7 feet high.”

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1951 CJ-3A Idaho Springs, Co $2800

April 26, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1951_cj3a_idahospringsUPDATE:  Price dropped to $2800.  This is a pretty good price I think.

There have been a few minor updates, however it sure looks nicely stock.  It would probably restore very nicely.

“1951 jeep willys cj-3a, all original except converted to 12 volt(still have 6 volt generator), and tires and rims. Have soft top from kayline, but needs to have a windshield mount made. runs good and 4×4 works good too. new radiator, windshield, and battery(but needs to be mounted). will need new guages, the speedo and oil pressure guage work though.”

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Diamond Plating — Clark County, Or $100

April 26, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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diamondplatingDiamond plating is great for covering all kinds of problems.  Almost better than duct tape … almost …

“For sale are 3 sheets of diamond plate 1/8 inch thick aluminum. I have two sheets at 2 feet tall and 6 feet long, and one sheet at 2 feet tall and 4 feet long. It was for a project I never got to. Email me name and number. These pieces would go for over $400.00 and can be made into anything with simple metal cutting tools (like a skill saw)!”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1141107353.html

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1954 CJ-3B Georgia No Price

April 26, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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No price listed for this 1954 CJ-3B out of Georgia.  It appears in good condition.

“Complete rebuild with less than 1000 miles. In black primer waiting for your color choice. Original driveline, replacement steel body, overdrive, bestop seats and top. More details upon request.”

http://www.willystech.com/parts/messages/29343.shtml


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