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Older Warn Winch Durango, Co $250

May 14, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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warn_winch_durangoThis is one of the least expensive winches I’ve come across through Craigslist. It looks like dad’s old winch, which never failed us in 15 years of use.

“Old school, would be awesome for restoration on vintage 4×4, this is the winch that later became the famous warn upright 8274. It worked great when removed from 1964 Jeep CJ5 a year ago. $250 or will consider trade for f*re arms, canoe, aluminum boat willys jeep parts etc. ”

http://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/1171370072.html

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1960 CJ-5 Baldwinsville, NY **SOLD**

May 9, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1960_cj5_baldwinsvilleUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.

This is unusual.

“A unique hydraulic dump body jeep conversion, also comes equipped with a 6′ plow blade. New shocks and master cylinder. Has NYS registration. Please email with a phone number I can contact you with. Thanks for looking.”

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1958 CJ-5 Reedley, Ca $2000

May 5, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1958_cj5_reedleyWith a recently rebuilt V-6, a straight, non-rust looking body and a full rollcage, the price on this looks really good.

“1958 Willys Jeep, Chrysler 231 oddfire rebuilt. $2000 OBO (not looking to trade for anything). Please Call (559) 638-2798, do not email”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1151294818.html

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1955 CJ-5 Duarte, Ca $2750

May 3, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1955_cj5_duarteA reader sent this our direction.  One interesting feature is the rectangular square on the driver’s side.  That’s not something standard is it?  It includes an Overdrive.

“been stored original cond one repaint originally red professional overhauled original engine with original owners manual towbar 1943 army trailer avail also”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/1151756110.html

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1973 Sand Jeep Portland, Or $2750

April 28, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1973_cj5_sandjeepLooks like this is street legal, too.  Gotta love the 1944 frame .. I wonder what the story is behind that.

“DANA 60, CHEVROLET 350, AUTOMATIC, BM shifter, 1944 FRAME, FRONT DRIVE LINE OUT BECAUSE I GO FASTER WITHOUT IT. RACING SEATS WITH HARNESSES, TILT GLASS FRONT END, ALUM FUEL TANK IN REAR. ROLL CAGE. LITTLE WORK TO BE READY TO GO AND PLAY THIS SUMMER. This is a lot less than a quad and a lot more fun. TIMOUSHKA 503-593-3231”

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1145140921.html

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1951 CJ-3A South Park, Ca $4500

April 14, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1951_cj3a_southparkThis is an interesting jeep with a variety of upgrades, including a ’45 (MB?) body on a 70’s CJ frame and running gear.  Someone knew what they were doing.  Given the upgrades, this price would be hard to beat if you had to built it yourself.  I hadn’t heard of the Hyrdrovac brake system.

“Custom 1951 CJ. Stretched 45 body on a 70’s CJ5 frame. 4 speed with granny low.
Dual stick transfer case with 2 wheel low option.  Ford 300 in-line 6. Dana 30 front axle with disc brakes. Dana 44 rear – full floating with locking hubs for flat towing. 33″ tire with like new tread. 8000# Warn winch. power brakes – hydrovac system. Brakes continue to work when the engine stalls. Much better set-up than standard power brakes. Tool boxes built into rear fenders (hidden & stock) …. Text or call 619-813-2600 or Email fatboy@sdccu.net”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1119446791.html

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CJ-3B Evansville, In $1500

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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cj3b_evansvilleThe seller says this is a 1946 CJ-3, but clearly it’s a CJ-3B. It’s probably worth a look.

“its a 46 willys jeep cj3 sitting on a 68 cj5 frame and axles. its got the buick dauntless v6 with a th400 auto tranmission not for sure on what transfer case is on it. the body is in really GOOD shape for being a 46 it the body was restored 5 or 6 years ago has some dings and dent very little rust and 2 rust holes in the rocker panels has a brand new wireing harness.has full roll cage just needs to be welded in. just needs to be finished asking $1500 or best offer also take trade for 4wheeler or four wheel drive.. you can email me at griffinkyle@yahoo.com and can get more pictures or info”

http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1097726980.html

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1946 CJ-2A Clinton, Ma eBay (stainless parts)

March 29, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946_cj2a_clintonUPDATE:  This is back on eBay

Here’s a fiberglass CJ-2A that also has a stainless steel grille and windshield.  This has a variety of updates.

“You are bidding on (1) 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A.  I am the second owner of this vehicle.  The original owner worked on this jeep for 2 1/2 years. He has built many Willys Jeeps in the past. the entire chassis was disassembled Media blasted, boxed and repaired.  All welds are 100% pentrated TIG. The front of the chassis was removed and built up with a donor chassis from a jeep CJ5 donor. and 2″x2″ bar Stock.  The chassis was then painted with 2 coats of POR-15 and chassis coat.  A Rancho 2-1/2″ lift kit was installed along with an additional 1/2″ lift and greasable zirks for a total of 3″ lift.  This will easily clear 33″x12.5 tires.  The rear axle is a 1959 CJ5 Dana 44 that was rebuilt and in the front is the stock dana 27 that was rebuilt.  the gear ratio’s are 5:38.  the T-90 tranny and model 18 transfer case along with bearings, seals, and clutch were also rebuilt.  All new brakes front and rear as well as custom bent brake lines, rubbers, and a dual master cylinder kit.  It has the L-138 Flat head motor in it that was rebuilt and bored .040 over. it runs beautifullly.  It has also an aftermarket Solex carb and custom air intake kit.  it has been converted to a 12 volt system with a brand new alternator.  the body is all fiberglass built by AJ’s Body….”

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1953 CJ-5 Parts Whidbey, Wa $500 (OD or PTO?)

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj5_whidbeyislandIt appears there are four levers (tranny, two tc, and either an OD or a PTO), but I can’t tell which.

“I have a 53, ideal for a parts vehicle. Four intact fenders, Hood, and straight body. Transmission lost 2nd gear, so it has been sitting for long enough to where the motor needs a rebuild too. I know it has enough parts on it to warrant the price, so i am not very flexible.
Call anytime, if i don’t answer, LEAVE A MESSAGE!! (360)320-3080.  Bryan”

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/1045156651.html

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1967 CJ-5 Olympia, Wa $2000 (w/OD)

March 17, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, OD Saturn/Warn This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1967_cj5_olympiaGiven this CJ-5 has an overdrive and the jeep has a new top, I think this is a pretty good price.

“1967 CJ5 with 225 Buick V6, 3 speed tranny, warn overdrive, danna 44 rear end, 27 front end, new best top with half doors, 2.5″ Rancho lift, 32″ wild country tires on 15×10 white spoke wheels. $2000.00 Call Josh (360) 528-1211”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1077440253.html

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1960 CJ-5 Thurston, Wa $4500

March 17, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1960_cj5_seattleI included this CJ-5 because the seller has done something interesting to the front grille.  I haven’t decided whether I’m a fan of it or not, but it’s an interesting idea.  The jeep itself looks great.

“1960 Willys Jeep CJ5 – 289 V8 3spd with warn overdrive. twin stick. New 4″ Rancho Lift, 2″ shackle lift, New 33″ mud tires on new chrome wheels from Les Schwab, New Brake Master Cylinder, New Clutch Slave Cylinder, New Rancho Dual Shocks and Steering Stablizer, AM/FM CD and CB, New Bestop and Bikini Top, Race Seats with Harness Belts, New Motor Mount Kit installed, New U Joints…”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1077799217.html

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Fiberglass CJ-5 body and parts Fostoria, Oh Status Unknown

March 12, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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fiberglassbody_cj5_fostoriaUPDATE:  Was priced at $1000

And one more great find from Brian.  This is a brand new, never mounted CJ-5 fiberglass body along with enough parts to get a project started.  Of course, new, the body and front clip would cost a lot more, approx $3600 from one source before taxes and shipping.

“Cj5 fiberglass tub, cj5 fiberglass front end, 2 new black front seats, black rear seat it great condition, amc 304 engine hasn’t ran in a couple years, amc 20 and amc 30 axels, cj5 frame, window frame with new glass, 2 gas tanks, front and rear drive shafts, brake pedal, gas pedal, emergency brake, steering wheel and steering box, steering shaft for axel, dash with wiring needs new gauges and a couple other small odd parts. alb1185@yahoo.com.  Take it all for $1000 obo, will trade.

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4 Terra Tires, 2 kinds, Olympia, Wa $700

March 10, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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terra_tires_olympia2UPDATE:  Price dropped to $700

These look like they have not been used much.

“I have a full set of dune paddle tires. They came off of my cj5 jeep. Asking $1200 OBO. They have only been used 2-3 times, wheels are a 5-lug pattern. The wheels are painted orange to match my jeep. The tires are a 31×15.50 R15. Come as is shown in the pictures. No trades. Serious inquires only.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/1066289609.html

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Builds — Jim’s modified M-38

February 25, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Builds, M-38 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jim writes that this jeep came with a “Big 4 bolt camaro 350 V8, auto trans, power steering, disc, later model CJ5 running gear, M38 33/10/15 muds etc. Still have the beast, havent decided what to do with it but its a ton of fun and a handful with all that power!”

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1969 CJ-5 Reno, NV **SOLD**

February 21, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1969_cj5_renoUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

“ITS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 YEARS NEEDSX TO BE REWIRED BUT I HAVE FULL WIREING HARNESS AND FUSE BOX JUST NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. BUICK V6, TOW BAR AND NEWER SEATS. GREAT PROJECT JEEP BOUGHT A NEW ONE AND WANT TO MAKE SPACE FOR IT.PLEASE CALL”

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Dana 44 Offset rearend

February 21, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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offset_dana44_clovisA reader named Roy provided this link.  Here’s a nicely updated, offset and complete Dana 44.  These offset Dana 44’s are becoming less comon.

“Here is a dana 44 offset rearend for sale. It has a Warn Full Floating Kit on it Eaton Posi Disc brake Conversion Kit & 4:56 Gears. This Rear end will fit any Jeep that has a Dana 18 Transfercase. cj5 or Willy’s cj2a/cj3a or cj3b. (559) 593-8590 Thank you”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/1043097915.html

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1953 CJ-5 Spokane, Wa $1200 or trade

February 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj5_spokaneIf this truly is a 1953, then I suspect this is a M-38a1, as I don’t *think* CJ-5s were manufactured prior to 1955.  I like it because it sports what look like nice, old school slot aluminum rims which are hard to find.   The body parts appear in good condition too.  There might be some other good points also.

“I have a 1953 cj 5 project and need to make more room for race car stuff…lol….. I want 1200 cash or trade for the following (see craigslist ad) ….  Arin.  509 863 8953… Best offer by sunday and it goes!!!!”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/bar/1040827117.html

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Upgrading / Changing brakes on older jeeps

February 13, 2009 • CATEGORIES: How To This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Consider this a draft post that I’ll be expanding.

Jim mentioned in one of his emails to me that he once test drove (and purchased) a CJ-2A with stock brakes that stopped so fast, it surprised him.

cj2a-187Jim wrote, “The old guy I bought this sweet (seen to the right) all original 2A from laughed at me when I test drove it. I hit the brakes and about put my face through the glass, not normal for a Willys right? I asked what he had done, I had already looked underneath and knew it had stock drums. He laughed and said youll figure it out young man. Master cylinder was stock, brakes were stock but this thing would stop on a dime like no willys I had ever seen. Under the passenger side, I found a 1950s era huge vacumn powered brake booster, done so well it looked like a factory item, just brilliant!”

vacuum_brake_boosterThat got me looking around the internet and found a great page on the CJ-3B site about some power boosters that were offered as early accessories on CJ-3Bs. To the right is an image of a brake booster from the CJ-3B site.  These boosters were used along with the stock 9″ brakes.  There’s debate on the CJ-3B site about the wisdom of using the boosters with the 9″ brakes due to heat build up issues.   It’s an interesting solution if you only use your jeep occasionally, but probably not the best solution if you are going to use it often.

The JP website has a nice historical look at jeeps and brakes.  As 4x4wire.com puts it, “The stock brakes on a CJ-2A are frightening by modern day standards. They use a single cylinder master cylinder that has no redundancy and small drums all around. ”  So, there’s good reason to update those older brakes if you plan on seriously driving your older jeep.  There’s a variety of web page “how to’s” on upgrading brakes on older jeeps.   I’ll have to do some web searching to find the good ones, but here’s a draft list of options (and the options could vary depending on the front and back housing you run):

  1. STOCK BRAKES: Stick with your stock brakes, stock pedals and stock master cylinder.
  2. BOSTER PUMP: Add the booster pump.  Here’s info about the booster pump.
  3. SINGLE TO DUAL MASTER CYLINDER: Change your single master cylinder to a dual master cylinder
  4. 10″ BRAKES: Upgrade to 10″ brakes.  I had 10″ brakes on my Dana 44 that I pulled off a mail jeep.  I’m not sure where you find 10″ backing plates from the front.
  5. 11″  BRAKES: Put on 11″ brakes.  You have a couple options, you can use 11″ backing plates from a 60’s J-10 or redrill later-model backing plates (such at CJ-5 or CJ-7 backing plates from mid 70s).  Here’s a discussion of both options from the CJ-2A site.
  6. HYDRO-VAC: Install a Hydro-vac unit.  I ran across this as part of the sale of a jeep.  Apparently, these little devices were used on Trucks and Buses to improve hydraulic pressure. Here’s an image of one and more info.
  7. EARLY DISC BRAKES: Put on disc brakes from a mid 70’s chev truck. Here’s more information on it.  & Here’s a great overview from a Pirate 4×4 installation of disc brakes on a ’47 CJ-2A.
  8. LATER DISC BRAKES: Put disc brakes on the front from a late 70’s early 80’s CJ-5 or 7 (if you are running a dana 30).  Though the knuckles for a Dana 30 from a drum and a disc might look similar, they have slightly different outside bearings and slightly different knuckle shapes.  So, if you use a disc brake setup on a knuckle designed for drums, you’ll need to grind a little off the back of the knuckle.  Here’s one link on the subject.  Here’s another Dana 30 drum to disc swap discussion.

Here’s some additional links

(Willys Brakes — Jeep Brakes — Upgrading Brakes)

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Mods – Steering upgrade options for Early Jeeps

February 8, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: 08/12/2010: I’ve added a link and section regarding the rack and pinion mod implemented by Sam.

UPDATE 01/19/2010: Here is a link to the post about Lawrence Elliot’s nice little mod of the bell crank to eliminate sloppiness.  This is a simple way to improve steering sloppiness while keeping everything else stock.

UPDATE:  The picture below is how NOT to update your the steering in your jeep! I found a picture of this crazily creative solution for updating the steering mechanism on an early jeep at JP Magazine, so I’ve added it to a post I made about steering upgrades last April.  I’ve also updated this post with images from two different jeeps that installed a saginaw non-power unit within the engine compartment and can be found under section 3B.

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Modifiying the steering system of early jeeps might be one of the most common upgrades around.  It often follows the upgrade of the engine to a V6 or V8, right after the jeep owner discovers how much work it is to turn the wheel while jeeping.  So, here’s my list of steering options:

1)  Keep the stock setup (but this is often impractical when upgrading to a v6 or v8).  This is a Ross worm/sector manual steering box and a drag link that connected to a frame-mounted bellcrank.

hudson_steering_wheel2)  Swap in a Hudson steering unit.  I exchanged emails with with a reader named Larry who had one of these in a CJ3B and loved it (calling it the sweetest driving jeep he’d ever owned — he planned to put one in a  1949 CJ-2A he just bought).  I’ve never tried the swap nor tried driving a jeep with the setup in place. I doubt these would work on a MB/GPW setup. (To the right is an image of a Hudson steering wheel in a jeep from Jp Magazine.)

These can still be found using craigslist and junkyards. Here’s a quote from the CJ-3B site.

“Forget the power steering and get a 1949-1954 Hudson steering set up. You can swap out the whole steering column or just machine the steering box to fit your original steering column. They both used Ross steering boxes, but the Hudson used a tapered roller bearing with a different gear ratio, making it feel just like power steering and gives you the tighter turning radius.”    http://cj3b.info/Tech/Upgrades.html

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1966 CJ-5 Clark County, Wa $2000

January 27, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1966_cj5_clarkctyA reader asked me to look at a CJ-5 he was interested in purchasing. So, I spent a little time reviewing the sale of CJ-5s and was surprised to see how many are for sale and how many great deals are out there.  At the beginning of 2007 I spent January and February looking for good prices on CJ-5s, so I got a pretty good idea of the market then;  It’s just amazing the change 2 years later.  Here’s a good example.

“Red CJ5 4X4 Jeep. Good condition. Full roll cage. Tilt steering wheel. Chevy sm. block. 4-sp. stick. 2″ lift with 31″ tires. After market wheels. Body is in Great shape. Call for more info. Possible trade for ??? but NO FORDS. I’m a chevy guy. OR Toyota 4 runner. Call Todd at 503-740-7396 or 360-835-5467”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1006194400.html

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1959 FC-150 & 1959 CJ-5 Phoenix, Az $1500 each

January 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1959_cj5_phoenixThe CJ-5 comes with a warn overdrive, a ford-top loader, a ford 289, a full cage and a set of hurricane aluminum 10″ rims.  $1500 isn’t a bad price for that combo + the rest of the parts.

The FC-150 looks pretty good as well for $1500, if it comes with some of the missing parts.

“One 1959 Willys CJ5 with Ford 289 and Ford top loader four speed, Warn overdrive, starts and runs good, original 5:38 gears and nine inch brakes, 1959_fc150_phoenixwill include parts for changing to 11 inch brakes. $1500.00 cash O.B.O. One 1959 Willys FC 150 Forward Control with Ford 289, Jeep transmission and transfer case, original 5:38 gears and 11 inch brakes. was never finished. Will come with extra FC 150 parts. $1500.00 cash O.B.O.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1001589394.html

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Rare Husky Overdrive Nampa, ID **SOLD**

January 20, 2009 • CATEGORIES: OD Other, Transmissions This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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t90_18tx_huskyod_nampaUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $750

The Husky Overdrives are very rare. Here are some overdrive links.

  1. Herm’s site has best history on overdrives on the web
  2. The CJ-3B site has some information on overdrives
  3. Here’s a thread on the Early CJ-5 site about Husky vs. Warn

“For sale: T90 Transmission, Dana 18 Transfer Case, & Husky overdrive out of a 1962 Willy’s Jeep CJ5. Comes with a bell housing and adaptor for a small block Chevy if you want it. All worked when pulled a couple of years ago.  Dana 18 overdrives are hard to come by. Husky copied Warns overdrive until Warn sued them and they had to stop. They are supposed to be just as good as the Warn unit.