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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $1000 and purchased for $800. Included a Warn Overdrive.
(06/10/2010) This has quite a roll cage.
“4 wheel or 2 wheel 4cyl scout engine – Needs a carburetor
Ok Shape. $1000- This is located in Askov, MN 1.5 hours North of TC. Two exits N of Hinkley”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(04/20/2012) For the price might not be bad.
“1948 Willys CJ2A
original style L134 head “Go Devil” 4cyl engine
15” alum wheels
31×10.50×15 BFG Mud Terrains
hi back cloth seats
power steering
roll cage
not all original but does run and drive
has a windshiled now
rear has been filled in like the Military versions (no tail gate)
Rear axle has been rebuilt, new fuel pump, rotor button, valves adjusted
$2500 OBO”
UPDATE: Status unknown. This was listed at $15,000.
(05/30/2012) This sounds like a nice jeep with a nice drive train.
“This is kinda rare, A cj6 with all the factory options! 1973 cj6, amc v8, t18 jeep 4 speed (6.32 or granny), power steering, power brakes, 4.27 gear ratio with a limited slip dana 44 rear with one piece axles (std d30 front). All the best amc jeep had at the time! 103 inch wheelbase! The motor was replaced with a re-manufactured long-block about 4 or 5 years ago, the trans, transfercase and paint all re-done about 10 years ago, it has a few scratches and chips but looks beautiful and runs great, It is stored inside and gets used less than 500 miles a year, needs a new home. Also has prp seats, about a 4 inch lift and 35 inch tires. I will delete ad if sold. Sorry but no trades.”
UPDATE: This sold. Was on eBay.
VEEPs are pretty rare. This looks unusual even for a VEEP. I’ve never seen a hood decorated quite that way.
Mark has this over at sellajeep.com.
“4 cylinder, 3 speed transmission, 4×4, yellow paint, many non-factory add-ons. Must see to appreciate! Price: $5,500 Please contact Juan at: Phone: (951) 672-3431 or email: batwin77@live.com”
http://www.sellajeep.com/bd/sale/adsb194/adsb194.html
A reader forwarded this very unusual wagon. It has quite the exoskeleton cage!
“I’m selling the best rock crawler I’ve ever owned, Rubicon anyone? No problem. This thing is a fully welded tubular frame, 454 Fuel Injected Suburban 2500 drive train with rear mounted engine and oil coolers, 44 inch Superswapers, welded Dana 70 rear axle with dump truck drum breaks Dana 60 front, prodfessionally CAD’ed 4-link full coil over suspension with fox racing shocks, aluminum fuel cell in rear, exo roll cage just painted, Newer XRC 10k lb winch mounts in front or rear, 4 air ride seats. This thing is full on if you’re ready to do the Rubicon or the Hammers this will do it. Over $30,000 invested in parts alone, selling due to economy. Asking 17,000 serious inquiries only! -Erik”
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/3000486087.html
UPDATE: Paul just forwarded me a new video of his nicely modified flattie. He first sent me pictures of his jeep back in 2008. Below is the original post.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJPOX1QIoM
Published November 14th, 2008
Paul wrote to me the other day, professing he’s stricken with the dreaded flatfender disease. I told him to take two pills and send me more pics in the morning. Fortunately for all of us, he followed my advice and has sent me a variety of images of his labor of love for the past 3 decades.
Back in August of 1979, he innocently purchased a 1944 MB for only $800. It was pretty much all original, worn out, but in running condition.
It didn’t take long for Paul to decide to make a few upgrades, changing the engine to a V-6, purchasing a new body, and more. Then, at some point he decided the drive train needed updating, the tranny and transfercase should be swapped out, a bigger engine was needed, and the dreaded flatfender sickness had overtaken Paul.
The good news is that I believe the sickness has run it’s course, as he’s ended up with a beautiful jeep that will serve him well for years to come. Also, fortunately for Paul, he seems to encountered a disciplined form of the illness, as I don’t see 7 or 8 other flatfenders in various stages of disrepair out on the lawn :-).
You can view some additional pics of the tilting hood in this post.
Here are the specs:
Body: Acme all steel, replaced in 1980
Tilt front end: all steel, tilts on a roll cage fabricated from ½” pipe
Frame: From a 2 wheel drive Jeep Dispatcher. Frame is boxed, has dual shock mounts up front. This is a much stronger frame than the original.
Roll cage: custom made, mounts to frame in 6 places. Seats mount to cage along with spare tire.
Engine: I started with the original 4 cylinder flat head, then an odd fire 225 V6, finally the Chevy V8Chevy 350, 4 bolt main, bored .030 to make 355 cubic inches. Has all Eldelbrock aftermarket equipment including internals, aluminum heads and intake, along withdual quad carbs. The combination of 400 horsepower, short headers, and small glass pack mufflers, makes the thing sounds like a demon.
Transmission: Turbo 350 with B&M shift kit and converter
Transfer Case: Dana 20, Novak brand adapter
Differentials: Early 70’s Jeep, 3:73 gears.
Steering: Chevy column out of a Chevy Caprice along with Chevy manual box. The crazy thing is that the two bolt hole spacing that held the column in the Chevy was the exact spacing needed in the Willys
Brakes: Chevy master cylinder along with swing pedal (out of a Chevy Vega), has updated 11” drums along with emergency brakes.
Seats: The tilt column makes it easier to get into the high sided bucket seats. I lowered the seats down about 4″, and about 4″ to the rear by notching the body without making it look too butchered.
Some pics of the build process:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
(04/13/2012) There’s some value here.
“I have this toy but want other toy’s now! looking to trade,needs work,and a motor.Set up for 2.3L ford,has the C4 auto,power steering,twin stick transfercase.open to all trades,bike (mustang)low rider ,4×4.”
More parts for sale. The tub is fiberglass. The hood looks like a modified bobcat hood.
“1947 flatfender willys jeep project.Fiberglass tub and clip roll cage dana 44 rear end dana 30 disk front all sitting on a later cj5 frame title in hand $800.
chevy 4.3liter tbi vortec motor with harness and computer $400
dana 20t case bolted up to a th350 tranny $300
1947 metal tub and original frame and axles t case and tranny $250 (has a title cant find it I will get a quick title upon your purchase at the dol with you)
OR $1300 FOR EVERY THING
also have a 2 wheel drive th350 and a th400( i think not positive on the gm automatic trannys) id sell for $100 a piece rebuildable cores
all prices or best offer will entertain trades for guns ammo chain saws commuter truck (ranger or s10 ?) riding lawn mower, welder, lathe, mill, anything manly and awesome! CALL RON (TWO 5 three ) 8four7 09seven 8 CELL (253) three 70 six 7 7 nine”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2958287708.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
This looks in pretty good condition for the price.
“1954 Willys Jeep for sale. Bought as a project but never found time to do anything with. Must go. Runs but is a project vehicle. Have an extra front axle and F-head motor to go along with it. Clear title in hand. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(01/20/2012) Plenty of work has been done, but still some left.
“This is the makings of a great Jeep Ice Racer or Rock Crawler! Everything is new or near new. Features include:Complete, nicely done custom tube cage welded to the orignal frame, stinger out front
New Racing Suspension seats with Crow Racing Harnesses – seats mounted to tubing NOT the body
Power steering setup with removable steering wheel
Rebuilt 3-speed transmission (unkown model) with rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case
New Clutch
Hydraulic clutch setup and HD dual master cylinder installed and plumbed
New Tom Wood’s custom rear drive shaft with CV Joint, front driveshaft has new u-joints
Fuel Cell and Optima battery
Rancho lift springs for the Willys CJ-2a
Stainless steel braided brakelines
LED front turn signals and rear tail lights
Axles are narrow track Dana 44 rear and Dana 30 front from a ’73 CJ-5 with 4.27 gears
Engine is a Rebuilt and Built Chevy 350 (looking for the internal specs) :
High rise manifold with Holley 4bbl carb
Billet accessory brakets
New powder coated alternator
ON BOARD AIR COMPRESSOR
Be Cool aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan
Shorty mid dump headers and exhaust
Power steering pump
This is a PROJECT which is 90% completed – turn it into an ice racer or rock crawler!
Will need some final electrical, front brakes, brakelines hooked up, maybe some final welding, different pitman arm.
ASKING $1600 WITH OUT ENGINE AND RADIATOR
ASKING $2800 WITH ENGINE AND RADIATOR”
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/02/2011) Lots of nice updates to this flattie. Note the unusual rollbar addition that extends over the rear and is attached via a triangle to the middle cage loop.
“1944 Ford GPW (Jeep) $11, 789, 231ci. Buick V6, Power steering, Air compressor, SM420 four speed, Model 18 transfer case, Warn overdrive, Model 25 front axle with Power Lock differential, Model 44 rear axle with Detroit Locker, Warn full floating axles and hubs, Tilt Steering column, 2 Gas tanks (25 gallons) electric backup fuel pump, 10 gallon on-board water tank with electric pump, Fully carpeted interior, Full roll cage, Tow bar, Warn 8000 winch, Hi-lift Jack, BFG 33×12.50 Mud Terrain Tires , AM/FM/cassette with CD Changer, CB Radio, Full Top, Half doors, Cup holders. Body and paint not perfect but no rust.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2907467271.html
