Monthly Archives: March 2020

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1965 M-679 Lake City, FL $15,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.

(09/30/2017) Terry is selling this rare M-679 Ambulance. Yes, these do sell for large dollars. You can see how few there are here.

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-city-jeep-m679-military-ambulance/7085663354.html

“up for sale is my 1965 willys jeep fc 170 ambulance , military designation is m679 24 volt electronics , has an original cerlist diesel engine , it is non running , engine spins over freely , I have never had it running in the approx. 10 years I have owned it , this is a marine corps ambulance , please call as I will not text , if you are a serious buyer call and ask all questions , this price is firm and not negotiable , this truck is extremely rare and does not come up for sale but rarely , im very knowledgeable on this particular variant , hope to find someone that will give this rare bird a new home ,”

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Kaiser’s Hawaii Kai Hydroplane & Wagon

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Roger Martin shared a trimmed version of this Hawaii Kai image with me via Facebook. I later discovered the image below on Pinterest. Given the pink color scheme, the name of “Hawaii Kai” (an area on O’ahu developed by Henry Kaiser) and the fact that a matching jeep was pulling the hydroplane, convinced me that Henry Kaiser owned this pair.

However, thanks to information supplied by the hydroplane museum (a place Ann and I visited the museum in 2015), I learned it was actually his son Edgar that owned the combo (Henry had his own fleet of hydroplanes). The Hawaii Kai hydroplane was built for Edgar in 1956. The wagon, by all appearances a slightly modified Jeep Field Ambulance, was being sold at that time as well.

Below is the image I found on Pinterest. Based on the text font, this looks like the image and caption could have been published in a jeep news magazine or a brochure, but I don’t remember seeing any color versions of those documents.

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For comparison, here’s the Jeep Field Ambulance (images are from brochure form W-992-5). Note how the Hawaii Kai wagon has a sloped rear bottom (slopes down toward the wheels), versus the stock flat bottom as seen below from a 1955 brochure. It also looks like the Jeep Field Ambulance has different sized windows on the driver’s and passenger side of the cargo area.

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Vintage Tie Clip Set **SOLD**

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This vintage tie clip set was on eBay. It sold for $32 yesterday (Plus $4.90 shipping).

“Offered is a Vintage Willys Overland Jeep 3 Pc Cufflink & Tie Clip Set … This set is NOS and was part of a lifelong Willys Overland Jeep executive’s estate. It is marked/made by Mercury Industries on the back of the tie clip”

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Engraved, Promotional FC-170 Ashtray **SOLD**

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This FC-170 “Whirl-away” ashtray, that included the engraved signature of Jim Falvey, sold for $37.60 (plus $13,65 shipping) yesterday. I am not entirely sure, but perhaps Jim Falvey was related to Falvey Motor Sales out of Michigan (same state as the eBay seller is from)?

“Offered is a Rare Dealer Promo Jeep FC170 Forword Control Whirl Away Ashtray . Beautiful “Whirl-Away” ashtray has a divider inside that sweeps the ashes and butts to the back when you turn the bowl part. Has a Jeep FC-170 solid metal truck on top, engraved with the dealers name “Jim Falvey””

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CJ-5 Ashtrays/Plates

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These ashtray/coaster smoked plates with CJ-5 images sold yesterday on eBay for $50 (plus $8.85 shipping).

“Offered are 4 Vintage Willys Jeep Glass Ashtrays Or Coasters . They are promo items from a longtime Jeep- Willys executive’s estate . Dark smoke colored glass with very detailed kaki green Jeeps enameled on them.”

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1951 Truck Billings, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.

Looks nice.

“Ground up restoration. Hurricane F134 engine, complete overhaul. I have all receipts. All new running gear, springs shocks, knuckles, forwheel drives, bearings. New windows and seals, new interior. too much to list. must sell call for more info.”

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1951 CJ-3A Pueblo, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

Seller is hoping to trade for a truck. This includes power lock hubs and a bed extension. I’m not sure what the “gentlemen” comment means, but perhaps it’s not so much a gender issue as it is a politeness issue?

“Trade 1951 Willys CJ3A for nice Truck.
51 Willys is 99.9% complete and runs excellent.
This offer is extended to gentlemen only.
If you have a nice girly 4X4 pickup (for my wife) of equal or greater value with a possible cash bump either direction than call me.”

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1947 CJ-2A La Mesa, CA $8900

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This is listed at both $8900 and $9000.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/la-mesa-1947-willys-cj-2a/7099848978.html

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“1947, Willys Jeep CJ-2A – has 18,071 original miles-was garaged for 35 years. Jeep is original with 4 cylinder -134 engine, 3 speed manual and 6 volt. The 4wd has front locking hubs, hi/lo transfer case works excellent. Has working heater. Has original back seat with newer upholstery. The Paint is original, as are wheels, minimal rust on this Willys Jeep, was always garaged by original owner. The Brakes were completely replaced-new lines, master cylinder & wheel cylinders; also New clutch.

The transmission and transfer case inspected and resealed, work by professional transmission shop -has 12k warranty on transmission and transfer case. Front and rear axles inspected and resealed, new gear oil. New tune-up and oil change. New gas tank, fuel lines flushed. Brand New shocks and tires. Much invested in this Original Willys. Registered, no smog needed. This Willys runs and drives great. I have extra and new parts for it. Recently laid off, must sell. 8,900.00 or best offer.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Peoria, AZ $2500

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Looks like it has potential.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/peoria-1948-willys-cj2a/7098265440.html

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“48 Willy’s.
The good
New radiator
Mostly new brake system
New clutch press plate throw out bearing
New temp gauge
New wiring(key switch etc)
Took tub off frame and welded in new floors and braces
New tires
Lots of small new parts
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1947 CJ-2A Carson, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Includes a rear PTO gear box. Seller will consider offers.

“1947 Jeep
In good shape . I bought it a few years ago with the intention of doing some off roading but just don’t have the time.
New battery, new exhaust, new master cylinder.
Runs and starts without problem.
Includes a soft top with doors
I need the space. Make me a reasonable offer.
Has a clean Nebraska title.

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