UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,950
(08/19/2018) Looks great. Will need a brake job soon. Not many of the Thermador coolers around. Here’s a video of a man talking about one and showing how it works.
“I am listing my 55 for sale. It was originally purchased in Bakersfield CA by first owner, I am 3rd owner. I did an on body restoration over a 3 year period. Every nut, bolt, wire, washer, etc replaced or restored. Here’s a brief list of what was done
– engine and tranny rebuilt by prior owner (original 6 cylinder engine).
– chrome interior parts and bumper all re-chromed
– new speedo, gauges, wire harness throughout vehicle
– I replaced all 4 tires plus spare, there’s about 3-5k miles on the truck since I owned it
– customer fabricated sun visor
– swamp cooler (very rare)
– new custom headliners,with insulation underneath
– am tube radio
– bench seats restored
– optional overdrive
– warn front lockers
– very rare windshield fluid washer
– 12 volt conversion with alternator. I have generator
– steering rebuilt, vacuum windshield motor rebuilt
– rear window tinted
– Willy’s optional rear bumper – extremely rare
– new leaf springs
– new brake lines/master cylinder
– new old stock Willy’s seatbelts installed
– New gas tank and gas lines.
– spare parts include complete 4 wheel cylinders with brakes, gauges, speedo, tranny’s (2 – 1 rebuilt) , transfer case, engine head, PTO, complete bearing and seal set for front end, multiple electrical and misc parts. Complete manual, shop manual, brochures.
What’s wrong, some of the gauges don’t work consistently, but that’s not uncommon. It’s going to need a brake job eventually, but all spares are there (bolt new unit on and bolt old one off).
I can tell you that living in the area for 30 years, I have never seen one this good and complete. Its not modified and as original as you will ever find.”
ITS SOQUEL , CALIF — I HAVE FAMILY THERE — AND THIS JEEP HAS BEEN FOR SALE SEVERAL TIMES — PS — SKIP SPENCE OF THE FAMOUS 60’S SF PSYCHEDELIC ROCK BAND ” MOBY GRAPE ” IS BURIED IN THE CEMETARY THERE — ONE OF THE TRUE STARS !!! — AND ALSO A LESSON TO WOULD-BE MARIHUANA / DRUGS ADDICTS — DONT DO IT !!! — SKIPPY PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE !!
Good catch. That was an autocorrect that I didn’t catch. I lived in Aptos for 3 years, so I am well acquainted with Soquel. As for drugs, my area wasn’t too bad, but the highway 9 corridor from Santa Cruz to Boulder Creek was rife with them.
That is THE color I’ve been looking for to paint my 1950 VJ-3. What is the color and perhaps paint code?
Hi Rich,
You’ll need to contact the seller through Craigslist. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/1955-willys-pickup-restored/6662877334.html
– Dave
I GREW UP IN THE SANTA CRUZ MTS — 1960 TO 1970 — 1000 ACRES OF REDWOODS ABOVE ALMA , LEXINGTON RESERVOIR — THATS WHERE THE JEEPING STARTED — WE BUILT JEEP ROADS , TRAILS ON THE PROPERTY — ITS SOON TO BE AN ” OPEN SPACE PRESERVE ” — 33 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH — WE DIDNT KNOW HOW GOOD WE HAD IT …
That’s a Custom SunVisor made my SunVisors by Amy! How do I know that? Because I’m Amy and my husband and I built them in Sturgeon Lake MN……there aren’t anymore to be built so it’s a rare find to see one on such a nice looking truck!
Amy, thanks for sharing that bit of information. I didn’t know that! I will keep a look out for others. 🙂
– Dave
Any other way to know if this has been sold or the listing expired. I have been on the hunt now that I sold my last project. I always seem to be a day late!!!
It was relisted last week.
Hi Jay,
Here’s the link Dan mentioned: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/1955-willys-pickup-restored/6749483530.html
– Dave
Thanks for the help!
Was this sold or is it still available?
Hi Nolan,
I haven’t seen this jeep truck pop up on Craigslist in a while, so I suspect it sold. I’ve updated the post.
– Dave
Hi Dave,
Thank you for the reply.