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This looks like a solid back consistent with some DJ-3As. I’m assuming this has been modified with 4wd?
“1961 jeep willys in good shape and runs excellent the jeeps got a Buick 225 v6 with rebuilt heads and carb, new breaks and lines, and a new clutch, its a blast around town or in the woods the jeep comes with a rag top and doors and other motor parts such as 2 blocks heads etc… email me with questions or for more picks thanks”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1859360886.html
This looks great.
“Wow…..here’s a very rare and very unique piece of American Automotive History!!!! 1957 Jeep FC-150 4×4 Pickup. This gem is a well-preserved, 2-owner, ultra-low-mile vehicle fresh out of a private collection, available here to the general public for the first time since in was new!!! The original owner of more than 50 years lived in a remote area of the Northwest and owned 2 vehicles……..an air-conditioned Cadillac and, you guessed it, this 1957 Jeep Pickup that he special-ordered and bought brand new. One vehicle he used for his weekly commute to town in the summer, the other, in winter. The Jeep lived a privileged life, clocking just a tad over 13K original miles on the odometer!!!!!! The truck has been regularly maintained over its entire life, and looks, runs and drives great. The Hurricane 4-cylinder motor starts easy and runs like a watch. It is easy to drive, feels safe and secure and the cab-forward design gives the driver great visibility and excellent maneuverability. A very rare, very collectible vehicle……and a very rare opportunity……don’t miss out!!! Call today! Tel: 360-416-4995 …”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/11/2010) Here’s a nice looking CJ-3A.
“1950 Willys CJ-3A 4×4. Original L4-134 Engine – rebuilt – very low mileage on rebuild. Takes regular unleaded fuel. 3 speed transmission. New/rebuilt steering components and E-brake. New tires, battery, alternator, fuel pump, fuel gauge, fuel sending unit, and voltage meter. Best Top “Tiger Top” soft top. Lots of love and care put into this vehicle. Good overall condition and runs good on or off road. A must see! Approximately $11,000.00 invested into restoring this vehicle.”
In 1965, this jeep was donated by the Hubbards Fire Department to a sub-department volunteer fire unit call the Blandford & Area Fire Rescue Unit, located on the southwest side of the Aspotogan Peninsula, Luenburg Co, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 30 Fire Hall Rd. I wish there were more pics!
From the website, “The first fire truck was a 1956 Willys Jeep, donated by the Hubbards Fire Department. Due to its limited water tank capacity of 200 gallons, a water tanker was also needed. A 1947 Ford with an oil tank was added to the fleet before year end, this also being donated from the Hubbards department. Records show that a new portable pump was purchased for $600.95 with monies raised by door to door canvassing, raffles, and bake sales. Additional equipment was purchased to outfit the new department and to make modifications to the old school house building to house the “new” trucks. With the support of a community, the men of the department answered a total of eight alarms their first year, all of which were fires.”
Bob forwarded me a pic of a CJ-2A from the Malabar Farm Historic Landmark in the Ohio State Park System for the museum series.
Bob wrote, “Here’s a shot of the Jeep they have down at Malabar Farm near Mansfield, Ohio. Every Sept there is a small gathering of Jeeps there. Louis Bromfield, the property’s former owner, had several Jeeps on the farm during his lifetime. He used them to get around the farm, along with his dog, to supervise farm operations. As a side note, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in the main house on the farm on May 21, 1945.”
UPDATE: SOLD
“The Jeep runs great. I’ve had this for several months, and it was (and is), a fun little toy to drive — definitely a head-turner! Just a few days ago, the Jeep experienced a problem of getting out of 1st gear. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I’m not a mechanic, so I had a someone do a visual inspection, and he informed me that the transmission will need to be dropped and checked out.”
Below are the pics at the time of sale. You can see some pics from when this flattie was first purchased a few months earlier here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This is a nice looking Wagon. There are a few very minor issues with it.
“I bought this all original wagon in 2004 from wagonmaster.com about five years ago. When I bought the wagon it was advertised as having a “freshly rebuilt Hurricane 6 engine” and I am the third owner.
It is a very fun and wonderful wagon. The color combination of gold (khaki) and president red (an original Willy’s color) are a stunning combination. I get comments on it all of the time. The other day I drove it to work (four miles from my house) and I got two thumbs up on the freeway and a “shout out” from a young lady who professed love for my Willy’s! This happens all of the time.
I will, occasionally, rent my cars out for advertising photo shoots. This past fall Lands End used my wagon for the cover page of their nationally distributed Christmas catalog. I am told Lands End received a lot of inquiries about the Willy’s itself and if it was for sale….”
UPDATE: price dropped to $6000
(07/15/2010) This is one of those odd title situations — I can understand on a non op why an owner might delay getting a title, but I don’t understand it on a vehicle that is driven around …
“1960 Willys wagon, 2 wheel drive. Converted to a bone stock Chevy 350 V8, auto trans & Chevy 10 bolt rear end, (not a Mickey Mouse job). Has “I” beam front drop axel, rack & pinion power steering, drum brakes all around, BMW wheels, new tires, tilt front body, new carpet, FM CD player, reverse arched front leaf springs, lowering blocks in rear, surf boards & racks, redwood headliner, dual quiet Flowmaster type mufflers, electric & stock engine fans. no leaks anywhere! Temp does not get above 160. Runs like a champ! This is NOT a show car, but what a blast to drive! I have the title, but it is still in previous owners name. It has been signed off and I have bill of sale from him. I will also give bill of sale. Tags good through Oct. Question? Please ask! ….. Please email me through Craigslist or @ www.stevierayvon@aol.com. I will get back with you as soon as I can. ..Located in Lakewood, Ca. 90715. Thanks”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/1856864958.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“Lots of fun. Drives well for 60+years old. Nice paint. Call for more info.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200
(07/22/2010) This is a good price for an East Coast Jeepster.
“1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER FROM ARIZONA. MOM’S WEEKEND CRUISER. ORIGINAL RUST FREE CAR. ALWAYS GARAGED. NEW PAINT, CLOTH OEM WIRING HARNESS, 8 VOLT BATTERY WITH ORIGINAL 6 VOLT SYSTEM, ALL NEW BRAKES, RECONDITIONED RADIATOR AND FUEL TANK. RUNS AND DRIVE EXCELLENT WITH ORIGINAL L HEAD 4 CYLINDER AND 3 ON THE TREE WITH OD. ENGINE REBUILD UNKNOWN BUT RUNS PERFECTLY WITH NO SMOKE OR FUNNY NOISES. REBUILT STEERING BOX AND ALL NEW FRONT END COMPONENTS. ORIGINAL 6-VOLT HORN WORKS. EXCELLENT INTERIOR. GUAGES ARE A BIT ROUGH AND EXHAUST IS JUST OK. WIPERS DO NOT WORK BUT THIS ISN’T A CAR FOR A RAINY DAY ANYWAY. THIS CAR IS IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE AND ABOUT AS ORIGINAL AS YOU WILL FIND. YOU WON’T BE DISSAPPOINTED! PHONE IS BETTER THAN E-MAIL … !”
Here’s a nice looking M-38.
“1951 Willys M-38. Nice original sheet metal was stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed and painted. New Beechwood top and seats. New Goodyear marked NDT tires. correct shovel, axe and spare fuel can. The motor was rebuilt in the depot in 1965, and not started until last year. $12,000.00 Or Best Offer / Divorce forces sale. Ryan 303-263-0641”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1854777658.html
I think this looks like a good, solid truck for the price.
“This is a nice old truck, not perfect by a ways and probably not a candidate for restoration to original but a good basis for a driver. The PO [Previous Owner] put an inline 6 GM engine in it but didn’t have to cut the firewall to do it, still has the T-90 transmission and Spicer 18 transfer case, Dana front (25/27?) and the Timken rear axle, 4wd works in both high and low range, no OD. As with many of these old trucks parts from one year ended up on another so the grill and gauges are not “right” for a ’49 which is the year on the title. Has aftermarket amp/water temp/oil pressure gauges in dash, stock gauges aren’t hooked up, it’s been converted to 12v.
Paint looks faded but OK not a pro job as there are a few runs/sags on the bed, not a rust bucket at all, frame is solid floors are solid. Truck runs (rough) drives/stops goes where you point it etc but will need a good going through to be a driver. I bought this 8-02-08 from a local here in Durango with big plans but ended up spending all my cash/time on my Wrangler. Every time I look at it I see Dana 60s/vortec V-8 and an exocage and I feel the truck deserves better but if that’s what you want to do with it so be it…..”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/1855622925.html
