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Porter Reed Top Arthur, MN $100

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Looks like a Porter Reed top to me.

“I was told this was for a willys jeep. Asking $100 obo. What you see is what’s included. 2 doors , window frames for the doors and some kind of channel.”

http://fargo.craigslist.org/for/5007298021.html

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Year? CJ-3A Moss Point, MS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.

It’s rough.

“willys cj-3A jeep, i believe its a 50 or 51, lots of original parts, ran when it was parked some years ago, oil in crankcase is clean, body is rough. no title. has winch on the front.
just dont have the time to restore it. ”

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1960 CJ-5? Norwood, CO $2500

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No pics provided.

“Willys steel cab jeep with PTO. Driveshaft included. Winch missing. 200 miles on major engine overhaul. Four speed. Tow bar. Great machine. Hate to part with it. Needs a passenger side window. Extra back seat included.
Newer tires. Extra old tires with rims.”

http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/5009743302.html

 
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Day 22 – Sun. May 3rd: Buc’s, Boats, Bats & a Batmobile

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<– Day 21 – Sat. May 2nd: Ingram Rocks, but Kerrville Robots  | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 23 – Mon. May 4th: Keeping Austin Weird –>

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Any day I see a Tucker is a good day. It was an unexpected pleasure. So, yeah, Sunday was a very good day.

We started the day driving south toward San Antonio. We did not need to follow any signs to locate the city. All we had to do was listen for the anguished moans of NBA basketball fans. Those poor fans are still sad about their team’s loss.  Wow, was that a great game!

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Our first stop of the day was to visit the largest Buc-ee’s (and largest convenience store) in the world. It’s located in New Braunfels. Once again, we counted the pumps. There were 120, which is 8 more than the Temple Buc-ees. The New Braunfels store is 67,000 square feet. You could fit two average sized Whole Foods stores or 11 7-11 convenience stores under Buc-ee’s roof. There are 83 bathroom stalls, 250 employees, and 1,000 parking spaces, We didn’t take any photos, because  it isn’t that much bigger than the new Temple store.

Following our Buc-ee’s fix we motored northward on I-35 until we reached Texas State University’s Meadow Center, home to glass bottom boat tours at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. When Spanish explorers first found the area they thought it was the fountain of youth due to the bubbling fresh water. In some cases the water spurted out like small geysers.

In 1849, the lake was dammed. For decades the lake was known for Aquarena performances and theme park attractions. Eventually, the theme park was shuttered, but glass bottom boats still explore the crystal clear lake sharing its history and educating visitors about the unique environment. Through Groupon we got a buy-one-get-one free deal, so if you decide to go, check them out for the discount. The boat operator was full of information and we enjoyed the tour. One tip, on weekends parking is free.

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Entry way to glass bottom boat tours

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The dammed lake is long and narrow. The water is very clear. It appears they have four boats that operate every half hour.

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We photographed the lake bed through the glass bottom, but all perspective was lost. This shot demonstrates how visitors look down through the glass. I’m not looking down. I am posing for a photo, but it seems I should be posing by looking down?

After our boat ride we decided to check off another to-do item. We visited Dicks Classic Garage Car Museum. I’d decided to visit the museum, because it was one of the few car museums in Texas I could find.

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Roger’s Converto Trailer

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UPDATE: Roger has supplied some additional photos and information to document the trailer in the hopes it will help others.

Roger writes, That is a light on the finder it as Griffin NO. 103 cast on it (10th photo). The light bulb is in side the cast aluminum tee . The jack as a PAT. NO. 2184058 The front panel of the box bed is 16” tall on the in side and 19” tall on the out side it goes down over the frame. The finders are 9” wide. The tale gate hinge pipe is 13/16 OD &14” on center & it well hinge from the top or bottom. The frame going up to the hitch is 3”x1 1/4”chanel. The springs are 1 3/4” wide. There are some holes on each side of box bed near the back that could of had tail lights mounted at one time.

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Day 21 – Sat. May 2nd: Ingram Rocks, but Kerrville Robots

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<– Day 20 – Fri. May 1st: Luckenbach, Texas  | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 22 – Sun. May 3rd: Buc’s, Boats, Bats & a Batmobile –>

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Kerrville, a pretty neat town.

Today was a ‘day’ off. It was supposed to be an easy, fun day. Yet, we still found ourselves at a few cool places in the otherwise semi-sleepy town of Kerrville.

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We didn’t drive very far today, staying mostly in Kerrville.

We arrived at Kerrville on Friday out of sheer fate.  Well, fate and careful motel hunting. Our plan was to land in Austin Friday night, but the weekend rates were pretty unfriendly for an otherwise friendly state. Fredericksburg rates were much better. So, using Priceline I found myself veering over to Kerrville; someplace called the YO Ranch was serving up some rooms at $62 for Friday and Saturday. That was a bargain for a weekend rate, so I went for it. I figured since we’d never been to Kerrville that maybe there’d be something interesting there.

It turned out that this YO Hotel place was really cool! Check out the interior and exterior shots.

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Outside of the Y O Hotel

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Lobby of the Y O Hotel. Dangling off the chandeliers are all the brands of ranches that sent cattle from southern Texas to the panhandle (or so they say).

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We even have balcony attached to our room.

On Saturday morning we awoke and went hunting for a laundromat. I normally travel with a week of clothes. I can always tell when the week is up, because the rear of the jeep smells like a gym locker. I don’t know how my wife stands it. I guess it is true love after all?

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Video of Working Colombian Jeeps

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Glenn forwarded this video that was posted on the CJ-2A page some years ago. It’s a report from Colombia showing how jeeps are still used. Neat video.

 
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1944 MB Phoenix, AZ $6850

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Mark listed this MB at sellajeep.com

“All original vintage military parts. Muffler only one year old, New front tires, but requires new soft top, side doors are good never used in sunshine state. Driven daily (30 Miles each way to office) until illness in January 2015, only selling due to stroke. Additional photo shows old parts that were changed out and saved. Complete Book on military Jeep with full photo details By (Post Books) .”

http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale/adm035/adm035.html

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1943 MB Puyallup, WA $10,500

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Not much ’43 parts left on the modified flattie. It has a bobcat hood.

“43 Willys Jeep ready for summer. Buick V6 conversion. New hyd. clutch, rebuild carb, wheels and tires, springs, shocks, tail pipes, fuel tank, alt, battery, and sound system.
I’m selling this jeep for a friend so please be patient.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5006501104.html

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2 FCs and a CJ-5 Portland, OR Estate Sale

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No pics provided.

“1965 Forward Control FC150 Willy’s Jeep, wide track, chassis on frame with wheels and tires. $2,500

1961 Forward Control FC170, 1 Ton, Bed has Split rail sides,, diamond plate, utility boxes, side 4″ exhaust pipes, SHOW TRUCK. Ford Tractor Blue, $25,000

1972 CJ5, 4 Wheel Drive, V8, power steering and power brakes, big wheels and tires, cement iron pipe bumper, tow ball, white fiberglass body, white fiberglass to with lots of window, retractable side steps.$6,500 ”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/5005979739.html

 
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1964 DJ-3A Rising Sun, OH $2950

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Doug found this DJ-3A converted to 4WD for sale.

“Everything works as it should… 4×4 hi/low lights Meyers snow plow etc… Fresh complete tune up…………………………NO TRADES…”

http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4999130046.html

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1948 Truck Cheyenne, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**

There might be some value here.

“Jeep Willys truck, four wheel drive,flat head four cylinder,three on the tree transmission. Good shape for an old truck.”

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1951 CJ-3A Auburn, CA $2500

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A little rough. If it runs it might be worth a look.

“1951 Willys Overland CJ-3A with M38 Engine. ”

http://auburn.craigslist.org/cto/5007140952.html

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1957 FC-170 Haslet, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.

Non-running.

“1957 Willys Jeep Forward Control (FC) 170. 4×4, 9ft bed, clean Texas Title (in my name), I have the original VIN Plate, not running, this is a project truck. I have the front windshield. All the other glass is flat, so it would not be difficult to get. It is a complete truck and there is rust.
I might consider a trade, but really don’t want to.
$3,200
I had this posted a couple weeks back and decided to remove it, due to me not really wanting to sell it. It will now stay for sale until sold.
You really don’t ever see these trucks on the road.
Located in Northwest Tarrant County..”

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Sears? Hardtop Ishpeming, MI **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $100.

“Artic aluminum too for Willys CJ2A jeep. It has sliding windows and doors.”

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1947 CJ-2A Oxford, MS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

(04/23/2015) What’s that on the hood?

“Farm fresh 1947 willys cj2a, engine turns over but doesn’t start, head lights work, has been converted to 12 volt, military tires”

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1947 CJ-2A Fort Worth, TX $1050

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1050.

(03/08/2015) No title project.

“1947 Willys Jeep Project, unique bench seat, Engine in the back it needs a rod and the crank turned.
I also have a bell housing to fit a Ford engine.
It needs a complete restoration or get it running and use on the ranch.
This is a real Jeep with the flat front fenders. Granddaddy of Jeeps.
It is converted to 12 Volt.
No title”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/5000023367.html

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1947 CJ-2A Lubbock, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

(04/11/2015) Those are some rare vintage rims. Has some hunting mods as well.

“1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep. Has a 283 Chevrolet that runs good. Radiator is set up with electric fans. 4×4 and high-low range works good. Locking front hubs. Body is in good condition. Have a clear title in my name. Call or text for more info. ”

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1946 CJ-2A Boulder, CO **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Was $7500. **Status Unknown**

Looks solid.

“Clean, classic rust free Arizona survivor! All major components freshened up or refurbished!
This classic Jeep 4×4 is road ready, drives great! Starts easy and reliably. Brakes are fresh. Fresh BFG all terrain tires. Over $11,000 in maintenance and repairs have been done over the past 8 years in a restoration effort. All of the work focused on rebuilding the mechanical systems as the body and tub are nearly pristine, with no evidence of rust or dents.

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Original (refurbished) drivetrain
$11K in maintenance receipts past 8 years.
Low Miles / year.
Just no time to use it anymore.”

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Day 20 – Fri. May 1st: Luckenbach, Texas

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<– Day 19 – Thu. Apr. 30th: Texas Justice, Pacific War, & a Comfy Bed  | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 21 – Sat. May 2nd: Ingram Rocks, but Kerrville Robots –>

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Ann and I checking out Luckenbach, Texas. We didn’t see Waylon, Willie, or any of their boys.

After a good night’s sleep at James’ B&B, we took a few photos and hit the road. Our first stop was downtown to meet up with James. We both got so busy that we hadn’t had a chance to meet in person.

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James strongly recommended that on our way to Kerrville, where we planned to hold up for a couple days, that we stop by Luckenbach, Texas. Of course, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson made the town famous in their song. That was all Ann or I knew of the town, so we were all in for that adventure.

We made a quick stop in Fredericksburg at the Nimitz portion of the National Museum of the Pacific and learned about Nimitz’s early life. However it was too dark to get any photos inside. We settled for some photos of us operating artillery.

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Luckenbach is only six miles or so south of Fredericksburg, It didn’t take us long to get there. After some confusion about where Luckenbach was, we finally figured out (with some help) that the main loop into the town was closed for a bike rally, so we had to park nearby and walk to the town.

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CJ-5 Tie Clip on eBay

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If I ever wore a tie, I’d get one of these. But when I left banking and fundraising I severed my relationship with ties.

“For sale is a nice gold tone tie clip with a WWII willys jeep on it.”

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Pilot Denmark Toy Jeep on eBay

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This is selling out of Denmark. I’m just not sure what it is.

“PILOT DENMARK – VINTAGE WILLYS JEEP – MADE IN 1950’S – HO SCALE – ULTRA RARE ITEM IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT CONDITION – SOLD AS SEEN ON PICTURES – A VERY IMPRESSIVE ITEM SELDOM SEEN FOR SALE IN ANY CONDITION!!”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A San Bruno, CA $7500

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Mostly family owned.

“1946 Willys Jeep purchased new in 1948 by grandpa, went to dad, then to grandson. Has 68,000 original miles. These classic jeeps range from $5,000 to $50,000.00. MUST SELL asking $7,500.00 or b/o.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5002768349.html

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1946 CJ-2A w/Trailer Eastern CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000

Looks like a nice combo.

“1946 Willys CJ2A with Bantam trailer: Jeep in Very Good condition inside and out. Trailer needs minor work. Runs good. Always Garaged.
Not necessary to purchase trailer with the Jeep, but the trailer will not be sold alone.
Jeep and Trailer- $10,000.”

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1973 DJ-5 San Clemente, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**

Looks in good shape.

“I have a 1973 Jeep Dispatcher That was used by USPS as a postal delivery jeep till 2008. I’ve driven this reliably for a long time. The Motor runs really good. It has a rebuilt head, carburetor, new points, new spark plugs, and a rebuilt transmission pump. It has the 232ci AMC straight-six and a Chrysler torque-flite transmission and it all works great. I love this car but I’ve recently bought a new car so it has to go. First $2000 takes her home and I’m FIRM on that price.”

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