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1962 CJ-5 w/Tow Montpelier, ID $10,000

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I’m sure this was a service station jeep at some point. It’s got a PTO tow setup in the rear with what looks to be a Koenig half cab? I might have a big push bumper in the front. While the listed  price is $10k, it sounds like the seller is really just looking for best offer.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/442008971670350

“CJ-5 Tow truck very rare  this will be one in a lifetime chance to own one of these wonderful jeeps. PTO driven, needs to be completely restored best offer”

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1960 FC-150 Baton Rouge, LA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28,000.

Nice looking build.

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“1960 Jeep Forward Control FC 150 “Slow Tow” Custom build. Original 4cyl, 3sp original drive train. 4wd works as it should. Cranks and runs first try every time. Front PTO that runs the original Ramsey winch. All lights, turn signals, etc work properly. This truck is a real head turner every where it goes. Top speed is a little over 50mph. You can feel all of the factory rated 72 hp. Towing set up is just for show. This was a complete frame off tear down and rebuild. Zero rust on frame. Notice the wiring…there isn’t a rats nest hanging under the dash like many of the other ones listed. Hester works. I put a couple hundred miles on it during cruisin the coast and did the same for jeepin the coast. I own several of these but this is the most fun and I drive it the most. I am moving soon and only have room to keep a few items. Make me an offer because it has to go. Clean title in hand.”

 
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1965 FC-170 Sarasota, FL $7000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.

(07/25/2023) Thanks to Andy for spotting this FC with a crane. dump bed and winch.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969201027734866

“This Jeep has a crane, a dump bed, and a winch in the front. This Jeep is great for someone who likes to restore historic and rare vehicles.”

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1947 Truck w/Tow Package Westbrook, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Mike shared this column-shift truck with a hefty tow package. Maybe a modified Canfield tow package?

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“1947 Willys Jeep Truck 4WD. First year for the Willys Pickup. This is a former service station truck outfitted with a weld built wrecker. Its got a 4 cylinder F134 engine and a 3 speed column shift transmission. This is a four wheel drive model. It runs, drives and stops. It is still 6 volt but starts up without hesitation. Motor runs smoothly and has little use on it since it was rebuilt. New exhaust system was just installed. The wrecker unit was custom made for the truck and is all hand operated. Boom extends out an extra 5ft. Everything works smoothly and is very overbuilt. Airbags in the rear were added to assist with heavy loads. The truck also comes with a snow plow. Overall the rust isn’t bad except for the rockers/steps on the sides of the cab, they have seen better days. Frame is solid. It will need some work before it is ready to go back on the road but it shouldn’t take much. Sold with with a bill of sale only. No title. Asking $4500.”

 
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Holmes 480 Wrecker Fort Morgan, CO $700

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These don’t pop up for sale often.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1307740550071796

“Holmes 480 wrecker bed. Selling as is. No warranties.”

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1960 FC-170 Bremerton, WA $15,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/31/2022) This looks like a handy wrecker.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1058947804808614

“1960 Willys FC 170 4×4 tow truck with 292 Chevy 6 motor and 4sp manual transmission. Run and drives good. Listing for a relative. Call Jim at [hidden information] for all questions and inquiries.”

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1948 CJ-2A Lefty Rye, NY No Price

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/14/2022) Any spotted this Lefty with a wrecker on the back. As he noted to me, this might be a Manley, though the Manley setup has a single support bar in front rather than two. Maybe it’s a modified Manley? No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1123770735149662

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1955 Truck Laconia, NH $12,500

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This has a variety of upgrades, including a tow package.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/laconia-1955-willys-pickup-truck/7532492572.html

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“1955 Willys Pickup Truck
The Willy’s body was transferred to a 1985 full chassis frame.
The engine is a 1972 Pontiac 400 V8 with a 200 R4 Transmission Floor mounted Lokar Shifter.
New custom made Heavy Duty Radiator
New Dual Exhaust with Hugger Headers. (Sounds Great)
New tires on New White spoke wheels.
New Brakes front disk and rear drum. All New brake lines.
New fuel cell with Electric fuel pump.
New Windshield and rear window.
New gauges Custom dash
Custom made bed. Currently has a tow truck boom. (for looks only) and can be easily unbolted.
Diamond Plate Bumpers. Too much to list on this add!
The Builder is 88 years old and can no longer work on it.
It is registered with an Inspection Sticker. Have driven about 250 miles.
There are a few things that need to be dialed in.”

 
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Year? Boom Truck Amarillo, TX $750

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Listed as a jeep, I don’t see anything jeepy on it. Still, if you need a cheap boom-truck, maybe this is worth look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1650415935347918

“Old willies Jeep made into a boom truck it doesn’t run and I’m not sure what all it needs asking 750”

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FC-Wrecker Photo on Facebook

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Mike shared this photo of an FC-150 wrecker in New Jersey that was posted to Facebook. Mike actually remembers seeing this same FC in New Jersey back in 1961.

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