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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 .
Blaine spotted what appears to be a jeep in the background of this Three Stooges movie. The jeep appears at the 1:08 mark and is shot from a couple angles until the 2:35 mark.
Can you spot the jeep and what model does it most look like to you? To me there are elements that make it look like it was originally a jeep, but it also has some elements that don’t look correct for this particular model.
https://archive.org/details/166.BlunderBoys1955ShempLarryMoe
Bill shared this video that provides some history about the Buick V6. What the narrator doesn’t mention is that by 1965 installations of the Buick V6 were already happening in places like Salt Lake City, where a local dealer was installing them. At least one article in Four Wheeler Magazine also mentions the modifications necessary for a Buick V6 install. Unfortunately, my jeep mags are still stored, so I don’t have the Four Wheeler article handy to share.
(The good news is that we are nearly done with our master bedroom remodel. Once we move in there, we can remodel our ‘family room/office’, which is where we are sleeping right now, where I plan to display and shelve my books/binders until I can remodel the shop … one step at a time)
Since this post about a 1954 Tractor Field Book ad for the Farm Jeep, Barry has been able to track down some Tractor Field Books and post the information at Farmjeep.com. If you are a vintage tractor fan and haven’t heard of the books, I think you’ll like them.
https://www.farmjeep.com/tractor-field-book/
This page from the 1951 Tractor Field Book advertised the Universal Jeep, but post of the book covers standard tractors:
This article that Bill spotted mentions a trench art exhibit at the National WWII Museum, a place I still want to visit. I wouldn’t be surprised it there’s a few trench art jeeps there, too.
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_6542294e-1592-11ec-b22f-479c562f0e04.html
Here’s one example of a trench art SEEP at the exhibit:
From this site: https://www.historynet.com/what-is-trench-art.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Seems worth a look.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A- 231 Buick V6,3spd w/Warn OD,5.38 gears,recent tune,fluids changed,new alternator,seats,gas tank. Runs,drives and stops. Not a mint one owner but cool old Willy’s to have fun with.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill spotted this nice looking Converto Airborne Dump Trailer.
“You are bidding only on a fully restored, WWII Air Transportable, Dump Trailer, manufactured by Converto. Believed to be a 1944. This trailer was often transported to remote areas and used in construction projects. It was typically towed with a jeep as both could be transported inside a WWII C-47 Cargo Plane. The trailer was originally purchased from the estate of a WWII member of the 20th Air Force, and marked in his honor upon restoration. No Title. Sold with a bill of sale only. ”
This has a rare Boston hardtop.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7426813224.html
“48 Willys CJ-2A with a title in my name.
Rough shape but all there except interior.
All drivetrain is there. The engine is newer not the original flat head. Has an over head valve engine that I’m pretty sure is bad. Does have a rare hardtop with one door that’s in bad shape but probably fixable.
I’ve owned the jeep for years and realized I’m not going to have time to do anything with it.
Looking for $1000 will negotiate in person if you’re interested.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(12/21/2021) Martin’s got this CJ-3B with a plow, OD, and Kelly hardtop for sale.
“Selling my willys Jeep with hydraulic snow plow and warn overdrive. Runs, drives and stops. Has doors for hardtop. Could use some tranny work. No trades. Will consider reasonable offer. Call for details.”
This could have a Bobcat shell body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/223529036307712
“SD 7AL-2 with two step full wiring/gauges/switch panel. Dana 60 rear end/, 6:17 gears/with spool. 2WD. Full float leaf spring suspension with ladder bars. Reverse shackle with straight axle front end. TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELIE BARS NOT INCLUDED ($3k price drop). 12 point cage, five point harnesses, suspension race seats mounted on cage, Seat covers in excellent condition. Halon full suppression (extinguisher) system. No motor. Set up for SBC on alcohol or gas, plus power glide or TH 400. WILLING TO PART… OBO”
The price appears to be for both. No pics provided.
https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-coast-flat-fender-jeeps-for-sale/7423123886.html
“A 1948 and a 1950 CJ3A for sale ! These are both project vehicles in rough shape no title the 1948 has a straight six engine 1950 no engine no transmission ! Call for details”