UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $3200
(09/15/2013) I like this old modded flattie. It even has a rare 198 Buick V6. The old top is great, too. Includes an overdrive.
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep, Willy’s Flat Fender Jeep
Buick 198 cu in (3.2 L) odd fire V6,
12 Volt System w/ alternator.
Willys Jeep runs, current registration,
Clean title.
Full roll cage, padded,
seat belts,
20 gallon custom gas tank plus stock tank under the seat.
Warren overdrive,
Warn lock out hubs,
Original black license plates,
spare tire rack,
built in CB Radio.
Tow bar.
Extra heavy duty bumpers.
5th wheel trailer dolly on front bumper is removable. Also trail hitches at both ends of the Jeep.
No rust. Detailed record book going back to 1969.”
Very cool! I’d drive that to work every day!
I don’t remember the 198 Buick V-6, I think there was an all aluminum V-6 in the Monza?
The chev Monza started out with a 140 CID 2.3 liter engine (same that was in the vega). In 1978 a 196 CID chev designed V-6 engine was added as an option. What I can’t determine is whether that was an aluminum or cast iron block. Interestingly, the chev V6 was not an option for high altitude areas (the option for high altitude was the buick 231 CID).
The compact size of the monza radiator is great for tight jeep engine compartments.
I was mistaken, Buick had an aluminum block 215 V8, that they used to design the cast iron 198 V-6
Yes, I knew that part. However, based on one of the wikipedia entries, the buick 198 was designed in the 1960s. However, it appears the chev also designed a v6 (196ci) that was designed in the 1970s. Since the monza 4cyl was aluminum, I was wondering if the chev designed 196 was also aluminum.
Here’s the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Monza#Model_year_changes. check out about 2/3 of the way down the 3rd paragraph.
Interesting stuff!
I wonder if the chrome “special ” emblem came off the same Buick the engine came from. I have never seen that style top before, it is good looking. I also like the deep rims and the air cleaner installation. The more I look at this jeep, the more I like it. It would be interesting to know when the motor was swapped.
What kind of top is that? It is a great looking top.
It looks like a soft top version of a kelly hardtop. I’ll have to do more research to figure it out.
– Dave