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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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 .
This Jeepster has already been modified with 4WD. It’s also got some early Free-Lock hubs. It might make an interesting project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/415234726358379/
“4×4 327 chevy out of 69 corvette does not run… with .munncle 4 spd trans . $3500 obo trades possible .no title as is…”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/30/2020) It’s a dually, too, but doesn’t have the outer rears mounted.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649536632584214/
“1961 JEEP WRECKER. VEHICLE IS COMPLETE, RUNNING AND OPERATIONAL. ”
UPDATE II: Maury forwarded an updated video about the Sand Ship Discovery that was posted to youtube in January of 2020. Loren’s wife provides information on some of the unique details of this CJ-5, modified for difficult terrain and the 6’4″ Loren Upton.
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This post was last posted December 26, 2017: This just appeared in our local newspaper. A couple local folks are helping him out. Here’s an accompanying video:
ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM MAY 10, 2017:
An article from Spokane’s Spokesman Review alerted me to the story of A World Odyssey-The Epic Voyage of the Sand Ship Discovery. This is actually a local story (for me) as Loren Upton, the man at the root of the adventure, has lived in Yakima and the Tri-Cities and worked at the nearby Hanford nuclear reservation.
Between 1984 and 1989, Loren piloted a CJ-5 around the world, surpassing 55,000 miles. The jeep holds a Guiness book of World Record for being the first vehicle to cross the Darien Gap. Some of you might remember the 2014 post about the 1959-1960 venture across the Darien Gap in a Willys Truck and a Land Rover. However, some of that trip was done by floating part of the river.
Loren’s nephew Laurence would like to restore the CJ-5 back to it’s former glory and then take his Uncle on one more world trip. They’ve set up a go-fund-me page and a website with lots of information and photos. Good luck to them!
http://www.outbackofbeyond.com/index.html
These ads were published in conjunction with Willys Limited of Canada.
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“You are bidding on a lot of 4 different ads for the Jeep Willys FC-150 from 1957. Ads are in excellent condition. Check pictures carefully.”
This seems a strange item, especially marketed in conjunction with the Civic Opera House in Chicago.
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“1954 KAISER WILLY’S BRAND- POCKET NOTE PAD – CHICAGO CIVIC OPERA HOUSE SPONSORED… BLANK NOTEPAD”
Blaine spotted this nice looking Mitsubishi J20C that’s being auctioned at Bring-a-Trailer.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mitsubishi-j20c-jeep/
“This 1969 Mitsubishi J20C is a right-hand-drive Willys Jeep-based design licensed for production in Japan, and was imported to the US in August 2020 by the seller. The truck is finished in a two-tone gray paint scheme with a white roof over green vinyl, and power comes from a 2.2-liter inline-four paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a pintle hitch, a heater, a Mitsubishi Electric AM radio, fender-mounted mirrors, driving lights, and 15″ Mickey Thompson wheels with 32″ BFGoodrich tires. Since importation, the seller performed an oil change, re-routed the fuel line, adjusted the timing, and replaced the brake booster. This J20C is now offered with a spare wheel and tire, import documents, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name listing the vehicle as a 1969 Jeep J20. more –>”
This has a new replacement tub.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1951-jeep-willys-cj2-rebuilt/7264693061.html
“Ok frame in great shape I pressure cleaned it up & painted w/gloss black,4cyl hurricane motor rebuilt runs excellent w/3speed manual transmission,Jeep has brand new steel tub $3900,new steering column,new guages,new tires,I bought this Jeep from a family up in Asheville Nc they had it for years comes w/clean title,it’s all original except the new tub.it runs&shifts good and all that needs done is new wire harness done to have lites,also go new seat belts-new taillights-headlights I got a roll bar”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(12/21/2020) I don’t see mounting holes for the rear spare tire holder, so this may have had some body work.
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-willys-jeep-1962-original/7264133166.html
“1962 WILLYS JEEP ORIGINAL . RUNS & DRIVES FINE. FLAT FENDER TALL GRILLE TYPE.HAVE DOORS & NEW REMOVABLE TOW BAR. REAR SEAT. LOCK OUT HUBS. OWNERS MANUAL INCLUDED.SPARE TIRE.CLEAN FLORIDA TITLE. $14,900”
This welder looks in good shape.
https://hickory.craigslist.org/tls/d/catawba-hobart-welder-jeep-cj2a-engine/7259507491.html
“1940’s Hobart G-261 welder. Jeep CJ2A industrial engine. Engine sounds great, good oil pressure. No water leaks, no oil leaks. Good running and welding machine. Gas tank has been removed, will require clean out or replacement. Currently running using lawn mower gas tank.”
Bill shared this Converto trailer located in Portland, Oregon.
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“1945 Airborne WWII Converto Dump Trailer
We were in gold country, in central California, hunting for a few things to bring home to the shop when we found this lovely Converto trailer, which is complete down to the last bit, and original. It even has both of the original BF Goodrich military issue tires, which are extremely rare.
The data plates are intact and clear, and the inside of the tub is very straight and clean- No rust or crud piled up- it is ready for sanding and paint-
There are no cuts, dents, or otherwise areas of concern in the tub, gate, and frame. This is a Paint-and-go item. We cleaned out the cement from the tub. If this listing expires without a sale, we may paint it, but the price will be $2500 then.
This is perfect for anyone with a WWII Jeep, wanting to really stand out from the crowd.”
Maybe some can use this combo?
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/d/raleigh-jeep-fc170-engine-trans/7249318007.html
“I have a Jeep fc 170 engine,trans and transfer case up for sale. It runs and drives. I just don’t need the stock drivetrain. I am not selling the Jeep. If you have questions feel free to ask. I believe it is a 1955.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
The seller of this believes this to be one of the six M-38 pilot vehicles, also known as MC-38s: http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/m38/pilot.html …. However, after looking at the jeep, it has been modified to such an extent that even if it was one of the pilot models, there’s very little left of it. That said, I can see nothing that identifies it as an early model: 1) Serial number of MC 10149 is too late (serial number on data plates); 2) No full-floating axles (pilots had the WWII rear axles); 3) No battery box (battery box lid hinges were on the sides of the pilot vehicles); 4) wrong windshield setup … the list goes on.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/181798629779233/
