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UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
Price looks good, but it does have a ‘Texas’ back seat. No description.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
“FOR SALE OR TRADE: CLASSIC, hard to find, 1948 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep, 4×4, 4 cylinder, 10 ton wench, built in gun rack. The hours of off-road adventure can be yours! Excellent condition. Cash price $6000 or trade for your Mule, Ranger, Side by Side ATV.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
Designed for carrying hunting dogs and more makes this an unusual FC.
“Up for auction is this unique 1958 Jeep FC-170. This is a Forward Control model with a 3-speed manual shift. The previous owner had the rear body fabricated especially for hunting. The hunting body features upper and lower seats that still have the original protectors on them. The body was designed for transporting and running hunting dogs. It features kennels for the dogs, coolers, a water tank, and racks for holding guns. This is a well designed and built unit, with solid doors, sturdy frame, it even has cushioned armrests on the hunting seats. The upgraded front bumper features a wench. Previous owner said that the mileage shown was original.
This Jeep has currently been started up and driven a small distance. The engine sounds great and the brakes seem to be working. The headlights are also working. The wench on the front has not been tested out. This is a solid and pretty complete Jeep for a 1958. The previous owner kept it in a garage since 1976 (the last time it was registered). It does need new tires and a brake checkup, once those are done it should be ready for use.
The cab is in good shape, the floor pans are solid.”
This hunting jeep includes a water cylinder holder.
“I am selling my hunting Jeep. Its a four cylinder, 4×4 with a feeder mounted on the back and a cooler rack and water cylinder holder. It runs well and is in satisfactory condition for its age. It would be a good candidate to re-do.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4285531633.html
The seller labels this a 1945 Military Jeep M-38. It looks more like a non-military CJ-5. Someone went all out with the deer blind mods! Definitely one-of-a-kind!
“Today we have for sale a Military Willys M38 Jeep that was converted and used as a deer blind for hunting in south Texas.
The engine was removed after an attempt to restore the jeep but it has been left unattended for a long time. Situations in the family changed that won’t allow this to happen.
Vintage Restoration Project
Needs an engine
Pick-up only at Mirando City, Texas
Buyer is responsible for making shipping arrangement.
Pictures tell the whole story.
Considered a farm vehicle
Not street legal
No title
No License Plates
Please Contact me (956-286-9881) with any questions.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Here’s a reasonable package.
“1952 WILLYS JEEP ON 1963 CHASSIS. Over $7100.00 in receipts, at least $1,000.00 more work done without reciepts. Included are two parts jeeps. One of the parts jeeps has a clear California title on a rolling frame. The other parts jeep is just for body parts. The engine in the jeep now is from the parts jeep. It runs and you can drive it but it is not street legal. Not inspected. It needs turn signals and brake lights. The engine from the original jeep has been completely rebuilt bored .030 over. I’m just waiting on the new water pump to arrive to complete this rebuilt engine. The new engine has been test run. New upolstery, paint, rebuilt transmission, etc. The tires are like new, including the spare. It is registered until 2014. I have a clear blue title in my name. There is enough spares to build a complete second jeep. The engine is a Jeep 230 tornado. 4 wheel drive. The body has been modified to make a good hunting jeep. One of the parts jeeps in the pictures has all the wood parts removed and is now a rolling chassis with transmission. Located in San Leon TX close to Kemah and Bacliff on Galveston Bay. Open to trades. Would like a pickup or older Suburban . But let me know what you have. If you see this ad they are still for sale. $3,500.00 for all 3 jeeps.
UPDATE: II: Thie Buick shown below was featured in the Jan 1950 issue of Popular Science (pg 99)
http://books.google.com/books?id=vSwDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.
He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)
Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:
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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.
From this same issue are these two parade float photos:
Is that a hunting platform on top?
“1946 willys jeep cj2a. Runs great all original garage kept. Must see”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4158758862.html
That’s a hunting seat in the rear.
“1948 willys jeep.Does not run!No Title.The engine was rebuilt then transmission went out and has been sitting for a few years. Wouldn’t take much to get back running. Has a tow bar on the front bumper and an aluminum high seat in the back for hunting.The transmission shift cover is missing.The tires are in good shape.Nice 10gal aluminum gas tank under driverside seat.$2,600.00. Thanks.Call 863-449-1364”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/for/4130507348.html
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
“1960 Willys Jeep rigged out for deer and quail hunting. Jeep has fold down stand, road feeder, 9000# Ramsey winch, gun racks, rear seat, and thorn proof tires.
Have all maintenance records for last ten years. Jeep runs perfect and is rust free.”
With that tall rear seat, it has to be from Texas.
“1946 Willis Jeep CJ2A
Runs good, has new fuel tank, master cylinder, and wheel cylinders. Reupholstered front seats. No windshield. Has a Koenig PTO wench.
$3500 Firm
Located at:
12211 Hwy 290 E
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 914-0601 Charles”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4004651362.html
This has the rear texas hunting seat mod.
“This is a 1952 Jeep Willy’s in excellent condition, perfect for the deer lease. It runs great and has a new 50lb deer feeder on the back. It also has a custom High Seat built on the back of the Jeep. This Jeep is unstoppable. If you have any questions feel free to call. Thanks
Jeremiah
979-332-oneninetwofour”
http://laredo.craigslist.org/cto/3921789865.html
