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Jake’s jeep ‘Lil Beasty’

April 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Reader Stories • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jake’s jeep was handed down from his grandfather to his uncle and now to him. As you can see, it had undergone some unique modifications. Jake decided to refurbish the jeep, saving what he could of the modifications while returning other portions to a more stock look. I think it looks great. You can view higher resolution photos of this project here:  http://imgur.com/a/r9dLW#0

Here’s Jake’s story:

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Lil Beasty inside a gymnasium following its makeover.

Please as you read this take note of the doors, tub, tailgate, fenders, bumpers, windshield, cab, cab seat and maybe some other little things. I know the end product is not a STOCK cj2a but it looks good. I am trying to get info on who might have done this awesome metal work job 50+ years ago. Thanks for any info anyone can give me. 🙂

Okay, here is what I know about my great grandpa’s jeep. It is titled as a 1946 cj2a. Has the overhead valve f 134 engine in it. Had a column shift tranny but the side shifters have been welded so they cant move and a floor shifter was added. I was told he got the jeep in the 70s from a gas station in Michigan. He used it for 25 years to plow snow at a church. The plow that was used is shown in picture 1.

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When he passed away my great uncle got the jeep and it sat in a barn for at least 10 years.—pictures 2-4a show this—.

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We loaded the jeep up back on 2009 and that is when the project began. The jeep appears to have a custom body. Except the grill. We gt the jeep home and noticed it had heavy gauge steel. Everything is thicker then it should be except the grill.— thick fenders, body, doors and hood. They look to have been custom made by someone who knew what they where doing.

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Alex’s ‘Sissy’ Bar Tip

April 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, How To This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Alex offered this tip on flatfender passenger bars, aka ‘sissy’ bars.

I see on your site quite a few CJ2 or 3 A and even GPW-MBs with “sissy bars” mounted on the dashboards (see photo of red Jeep).

A few years ago, while teaching my niece how to drive, I was in the passenger seat and she drove off a bridge where we fell 9 feet into a dry creek. I got lightly wounded, no problem. The Jeep survived OK.

And here is my point : if I had installed the sissy bar on the dashboard, I today would be for the rest of my life in a wheel chair with exploded knees, because it is just the right heigth to smash them in case of accident (which is not the case in the CJ3 B or CJ5 as their dashboards are quite higher).

Thus to prevent body harm, I recommend to all those who have these grab bars mounted on above mentioned Jeep’s dashboards to move them higher, onto the windshield (see photo of my yellow CJ3 A), where they actually are much more useful.

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A bar mounted to the windshield is what Alex recommends.

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The way some bars are installed.

 
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1942 GPW Red Bluff, CA **SOLD**

April 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was sold at auction.

“This is a preview of an Up & Coming Auction for a 1942 restored Ford Jeep WWII Era. More details coming Soon. There will be a reserve price on the vehicle.”

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1972 GAZ Portland, OR **SOLD**

April 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

Buz found this well done update of a GAZ. Looks great.

“Great Sunday or Parade car. A modified 1972 Russian Jeep converted to a pick-up. A one of a kind vehicle, recently painted and modified. Many spare parts included. You’ve got to see this to appreciate it. Licensed in Washington as a Collector Vehicle. 2/4 wheel drive with compound low available. This is not a fast vehicle, but it will “climb a tree”. 70 HP 4 cylinder Volga engine, 5 speed manual trans. Runs well. It’s an eye catcher!!!”

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Day 35 – Apr. 23rd: Over the Sierras

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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<– Day 34 – Apr. 22nd: Old Town Sacramento | OVERVIEW | Day 36 – Apr. 24th: ‘Tire’d of Reno –>

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Southern end of Lake Tahoe.

Reno was our goal on Wednesday, but not before a few stops along the way.

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Wednesday’s drive from Sacramento through the beautiful Sierra mountains to Reno, Nevada.

We started by taking I-80 east, turning off at Auburn, then following highway 49/193 as it wound into the Sierras towards Georgetown, the western gateway to the Rubicon Trail. The drive is delightful, with trees, valleys and mountains all around. Many of the turns are tight and slow, but we weren’t in a hurry.

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This huge statue commemorating the Chinese is much taller than the rail car behind it. Cool sculpture!

We knew we’d arrived at the right location when we spotted a “Jeep Jamboree USA” building. We hopped out and peered in the windows. Nobody was home, but there were several vehicles, including Mark Smith’s green CJ-3A and yellow Jeepster. We would have taken photos, but the glass was kind of dark.

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Me looking in the window at a CJ-3A and Jeepster housed at the Jeep Jamboree USA building.

As we pondered the vehicles inside the building, a truck pulled up near us. The driver got out and he too peered into the windows. We got to talking and it turned out he was a retail rep for YETI coolers named JD Holt. He handles the area south of the Oregon border all the way to Bakersfield. He explained that YETI is trying to penetrate the Northwest better. I explained that sounded like some of my readers would appreciate. After some discussion, he told me he’d set me up with a cooler at good price so I could test and report on it. Sounded like a deal to me, so we’ll be arranging that after we return home [Ed Note: I never did hear from him … we ended up buying a Bison Cooler, which has since changed company names].

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JD telling me about the YETI coolers.

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Close up of the YETI.

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1952 CJ-3A Missoula, MT $15,000

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available

(02/25/2014) Nice looking 3A with a rear PTO winch.

“For Sale A 1952 CJ3A Willys Jeep. 95% restored. Has an original factory mounted Koenig 4000 lb. PTO driven winch. Very rare. A pleasure to drive.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ctd/4436550267.html

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1948 CJ-2A East Oregon $1000

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Unsure how much value is here.

“I have a 1948 willys cj-2a that due to medical bills I am forced to sell asking $1000 obo have title it has a 302ci motor with t-90 trans with dana18 transfercase”

http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/4436833992.html

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1951 Wagon Port Clinton, OH **SOLD**

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.

“1951 Willys Station Wagon Chassis 4 WD. THIS IS FOR THE CHASSIS ONLY! THE BODY IS GONE!
It has a ’54 Flat L 226 Super Hurricane. Number on the engine is #905574. It has been rebuilt and has quite a few new items on it. (see the pics). The rest of the chassis has the steering column and steering box, transmission, the transfer case and every thing else hooked up. The clutch and brake pedals are complete. It also has 2 more intake manifolds and one more exhaust manifold & 2 other carbs, fuel pump and oiler. Water pump w/backer plate and thermostat housing neck. Drive shaft and linkage, original rear-end, was told that it has been rebuilt, a gas tank which is still solid but empty. If it will sweeten the pot, it also has all three seats w/ frames.

If this is something you might be intersested in buying or even know someone who looking to buy this, let me know. Call me and maybe we can work out a deal!”

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1967 CJ-5 Fort Wayne, IN **SOLD**

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Vincent spotted this shoeless jeep.

“I have a 1967 Kaiser jeep project for sale or trade, it is in pieces, not sure what all is missing, I bought it as is and have too many projects going, Have title in and for it, no wheels at all, can load with forklift or bring your own wheels V6 engine (suppose to be buick sourced from factory?), Motor is dissasemled in back of jeep, manual trans, 4×4. $500 firm complete (as I got it), or trade for atv, tools, another vehicle, or???”

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1942 GPW Sadler, TX $5200

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5200.

(01/02/2014) Missing steps. This appears in good shape.

“This is a 42 Ford military willys jeep that has been modified with a 327 Chevy motor and a 350 transmission. It has been lifted with 36 in mudder tires. Paint and seats are good body is straight. Call or text 9ohthree 8one4 six three 7 eight.”

http://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/4386708720.html

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1948 CJ-2A Watsonville, CA **SOLD**

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

(08/03/2014) Lots of updates to this flattie.

“1948 WILLYS CJ-2 BUILT FOR FUN:
-1989 CHEVY 4.2L V-6 WITH TBI. RUNS WELL AND RELIABLE.
-SM 420 TRANSMISSION.
-DANA 300 TRANSFER CASE TWIN STICK.
-1976 JEEP WAGONEER NARROW FRONT DANA 44 AXLE WITH DETROIT LOCKERS.
-1995 ISUZU DANA 44 REAR AXLE WITH LOCK RITE.
-BOTH AXLES ARE DISC BRAKES.
-35X12.50X15 TIRES.
-FULL FAMILY CAGE. 
-SOME BODY DAMGE SEE PHOTOS.
-REGISTERED, CLEAN TITLE IN HAND.”

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1975 HJ-38 Mitsubishi Wagon Kent, Wa **Status Unknown**

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **Status Unknown** Was $5000.

(04/23/2012) George of George the Jeep had this for sale.

“We call her JJ (stands for Japanese Jeep) is a 1975 HJ-38. The ID tag that is on the firewall reads “Manufactured in JAPAN by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Under License From Jeep Corporation U.S.A. We found this treasure in Montana a few years ago and decided that we just had to have it. She has a 4cyl Mitsubishi gas engine, a 4 speed column shift transmission with a 2 speed transfercase. She has a 44 offset rearend (same as wagoneer quadra-trac), 30 series closed knuckle front end. She is a right hand drive and even has fractory AIR. She is a 4 door with Barn doors on the rear. The grille is the same as a CJ3B except with a Mitsubishi logo and instead of turn signals it has a place for the horns.. The hood is the same as a CJ3B except it says JEEP instead of WILLYS. She does need a new paint job but other then that she looks pretty good. Infact she even has the factory plastic still over the bench part of the back seat. As far as we know she is the only 4 door in the United States. Runs and Does need brakes but they will be fixed when you pick her up”

 
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Year? CJ-2A East Peoria, IL **SOLD**

April 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

(01/13/2014) Listed as a ‘1941 Willys Jeep’, this looks more like a CJ-2A to me.

“1941 Willys Jeep. Many of the restoration steps are already done for the new owner. New brake lines, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and hardware. New water pump, fuel pump, generator, and starter.
New exhaust from motor to tail pipe. Carb has been professionally rebuilt. All new plugs, cap, rotor, wires, points, and condenser. Some of the body work has already been done. Just recently had the head off and did a valve job on it. New head gasket, valve cover, and manifold gasket. New fuel tank and sending unit. Jeep fires up and runs. 4 wheel drive works as well as the gages. This vehicle is Over 70 years old and needs some work, just not by me. Have a title for it also. “

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Day 34 – Apr. 22nd: Old Town Sacramento

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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<– Day 33 – Apr. 21st: Tom, Paty, Sparky, Bill, Lucy, Snoopy, Charlie, Linus, and More | OVERVIEW | Day 35 – Apr. 23rd: Over the Sierras –>

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Given the public can climb into this old Ford, it was still a pretty nice car!. They even let me jump into it!

During the spring of 2013 my son Karson visited Old Town Sacramento and said it was a great area of the city.  Ann and I didn’t know for sure what to expect when we arrived there today, but we came away pleasantly surprised.

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Today we drove from our Sacramento motel room to the California Auto Museum, then to Old Town Sacramento.

We began the day at the California Auto Museum located just a little south of the Old Town Sacramento area. Much of the museum’s collection came from Edward Towe, a Montana banker who assembled a large collection of Fords in Deer Lodge, Montana (some of his collection is still there at the Montana Auto Museum). That explains why many of the early vehicles and artifacts are related to Ford.

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I felt like the museum started strong, with some good explanations and backgrounds. The exhibit is organized on a timeline, starting with some very early Fords.

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This is a good display of how Camp Curry at Yosemite began. It started as a tent camp in 1899 by David and Jennie Curry.

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A pretty static display more typical of the arrangement of the early vehicles at the museum.

The demonstration of how/why a ring and pinion developed was particularly well done. There was a video (see below the picture of the R&P machine) of the R&P and played above a hands-on example that people could spin by hand. Well done!

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The Johnson’s 2014 Moab Adventure

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Reader Stories This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jim provided a report on his family’s 2014 Moab adventure.

He writes, “Here are some pics of our adventures at the Easter Jeep Safari. We all faired pretty good. The 1953 CJ-3B ended up breaking a rear axle on Kane creek, but with Russ’s many years of Willys driving experience he was able to finish the trail with it. The 1947 CJ-2A blew the balls out of the front axle but due to Jakes finely tuned Willys repair knowledge he was able to make a quick repair. And my 1962 CJ-5 suffered and broken headlight and a scratch down the side from a scrub oak.(that’s what I get for wheelin and texting). All in all it was a great trip and we can’t wait for next year.”

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Airborne Lightweight Jeeps @ Warjeeps.com

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mark just posted an article on Airborne Jeeps I wrote at war jeeps.com. It’s an updated version of an airborne post I wrote a couple years ago. Check it out:

http://warjeeps.com/articles/LightWeightAirborneJeeps/lightweight-airborne-jeeps.html

 
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1942 GPW Remanufactured? **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This appears to have a fairly rare Higgins remanufacturing data plate. The seller doesn’t list a location.

“If you’ve been looking for a great project, you’ve found it. I have a very nice 42 GPW for sale. Although not matching numbers, it does have the original data tags on the glove box that match the frame vin on the frame. The jeep is titled under the GPW vin on the engine. Excellent project if you are looking for an early jeep. It does have some rust but very little for its age. Jeeps in this condition with very little modification are getting harder and harder to find. Just came out of about two decades of storage. I will consider slat grill parts as partial trade. Please ask all questions before bidding.”

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1953 CJ-3B Miami, FL $14,995

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available. Was on eBay. From the Dezer Car Museum.

(09/24/2013) Great condition with sign of cosmetic wear. Kept on display for over a year. 15,484! Price is negotiable; call Demetri @ (954)-559-8326. (Speaks English and Russian). Located at the Dezer Car Museum. Where we have over 1200 eye popping cars and counting!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4435224291.html

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Year? CJ-3A Princeton, MA **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an estate sale

Listed as a 1948, I suspect it is a 1949 or later CJ-3A.

“1948 Willy’s title : parts only
1948 Willy’s Overland truck . . . fabulous piece for a collector to restore!!
Part of an estate sale featuring antiques, vintage bicycles, vehicles and much more!!
Saturday 4/26 from 9-2 pm at 42A Sterling Road in Princeton. Great sale, see you there!
Please note and respect any parking signs. Visa/MC/Amex accepted.
We try to have prices by Friday, but may not have confirmation until the actual day of the sale.

Items are significantly discounted, and sell very quickly, so it always a good idea to get a number early to beat the crowd. ****Numbers are given at the house, starting at 7:30 a.m., the day of the sale.

Pictures can be viewed at: http://www.consignworks.com/Estate650/index.html”

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1946 & 1947 CJ-2A Clinton, AR **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

The seller will sell separately or almost everything for $4000.

“1946 CJ2A Runs good, works good. title $3500.00
Parts must sell before jeep or buy it all.
1947 Willys 90% complete, can hear run. Bill of sale. $750.00
1947 Willys Frame, Rears, Froze engine. $150.00
1949 Willys Truck frame and running gears. Good Trans and TX case Bad timing gear. Have new gear. Has 16″ wheels. $200.00
Extra willys CJ2A front clip very good condition. $225.00
Warn Winch XD9000I with remote. Excellent condition. $650.00
2 extra transmissions and transfer cases. (1 tx case froze)
Engine overhaul gaskets
Many other seals and gaskets
Items not priced included in complete sale.
$4000.00 buys everything except winch. $4500.00 with winch
Not looking for trades. This is my price. cash only. Call for complete information.”

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1949 Flatbed Truck Middletown, OH **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500

(12/30/2011) This looks good.

“Chevy drive train.
Runs and drives real good, not slow.
Small block chevy. 12 volt wiring.”

 
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1944 GPW Marcellus, NY **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It’s a project.

“This is a 1944 ford GPW, which needs a total restoration. It has been restored several times before, looking at the different layers of paint I see evidence of a bright green and red paint job under olive drab layers. Possibly a “follow me” jeep from the local air base but I have no idea. It does have a grey GPW motor, which is interesting in that motor pool motors were painted green so this may be original. There are no data plates on the body but I did purchase a set that will go with the Jeep. I would replace the floor in this Jeep at minimum, but a replacement tub would be the easiest way to go. I have some small parts that the winner is welcome to.

It is missing the radiator and air cleaner stuff also grab handles and the like. What you see is what you get. and of course this is as-is where-is. I can deliver in New York or Penn for a fee, I can assist in loading.”

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1942 GPW Angels Camp, CA **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

Looks promising.

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1948 CJ-2A Dawsonville, GA **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1600. 

“I have a willys jeep for sale or trade. It does run and drive but, will need work to be a daily driver. It has the original flat head 4 cyl motor, 3-speed and dual stick transfer case. I also have a extra motor, transmission, transfer case, frame, fenders,hood, window frame etc. ( no tub) that I will include. I am willing to trade for other vehicles,boats, 4 wheelers, motorcycles etc”

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1947 CJ-2A Orange County, CA **SOLD**

April 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Appears to be value here.

“1947 Willy’s Jeep project car needs TLC. Clean title in possession and non-operational current registration. $1200.00 OBO”

 

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