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UPDATE: Still Available
“You fill in the blank……
Hit me up 48021749nine 3
Have spare engine, trans, & starters”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/tls/4365447534.html
<– Day 9 – Mar. 28th: Charging Futility and FC Roundup Day 1 | OVERVIEW | Day 11 – Mar. 30th: Phoenix’s Mystery Castle –>
It was a busy day at the FC-Roundup. There were more trucks, more people and plenty of visitors. The weather was a little warm, but I know I relished the heat after our cold winter in Pasco.
The morning started for some of us with a 6am breakfast FC convoy, which I did alone as Ann decided she’d enjoy sleeping a little while longer. We all met over at Jesse’s. Thinking Jason’s tour jeep was going to be filled, Craig Brockhaus jumped into the rear. I was thinking the same thing, so I jumped up next to him. It turned out we were the only two in the back two rows. Certain someone would tell our wives that we were seen taking a romantic ride in the back of the tour jeep, Craig made the smart move to shift to the other side.
We made it to breakfast at Fast Eddies without a single jeep breaking down. That could be a record! For the trip back to the event, Jesse offered to give me a ride in his M-667. Well, wouldn’t you know but that two-timing Craig wasted no time inviting Dan Devries into the back of the Tour Jeep for the ride home. I feel so cheap now . . .
After a quick trip back to the hotel to pick up Ann, the two of us met up with Colin Peabody for a wide ranging chat. He had some good suggestions for Route 66 stops, so we’ll be including some of those on the early part of our trip toward California.
Just before we left, Colin showed us his DJ-3A Surrey. It’s a beautiful vehicle that he enjoys immensely.
The door-prize giveaway started just after lunch. Jason and Greg combined forces to provide several really cool customized signs. We were all drooling. I implored my wife to use all her witchy powers (after all, she is the descendent of John Ketcham). But, no matter what she tried, she could not win me a sign! I doubt her heart was truly in it, because she didn’t think we’d be able to take it home. But, I had a solution and that solution was to come up with a plan once I won the sign. Alas, that didn’t happen. Here are a few of the signs.
Doug sent in this early Jeepney photograph from the Philippines. This sure looks like an original Jeepney built on a MB/GPW chassis. It’s got some style!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Looks solid.
“1949 jeep pretty original, Flat Green. Does run.
3500 FIRM
Serious buyers only
Do not waste time
Thank you.”
Not running.
“This is a complete jeep. Not running but motor turns over. Great project car with all parts available.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4396822245.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
Runs and drives.
“46 jeep, starts and runs and stops. Lots of extra parts go with the jeep. I hope
I can still go at 68 years old! Has a title. I have a hard top that I would sell separately for $400.”
No pics provided.
“1946 Jeep, a little rusty and very ugly, but still a running, driving, functioning ol’ Jeep. It belongs to my boss. He is not computer literate at all and I barely am. I can text pictues to you, but I can’t e-mail them. He wants me to “weed out the idiots”.”
No pics provided.
“You don’t see these very often!
Be the envy of all your friends, own a 1951 Willys Flat-fender Jeep.
Straight and clean – starts and runs!!”
No pics provided.
“1954 Jeep Willy’s in good condition. Ready to hit the Rubicon Trail! Buick V6 engine, 24K miles, new wheels, tires, Roll Cage, Warren wench, Saginaw Steering. $5500. or best offer. One owner for 50 years. Thanks for looking!”
<– Day 8 – Mar. 27th: Joe’s Jeeps | OVERVIEW | Day 10 – Mar. 29th: Red Lobster or Bust — Day 2 of the FC Roundup –>
Wayne’s FC appears to be bowing as if to say “Welcome to the Round Up!”
Prior to the beginning of this trip, I planned to have a new battery in my MacBook Pro laptop (currently three years old) and a backup charger (mine has lots of black tape holding it together). But, my planning went completely wrong. First, I ordered a battery off of ebay, only to receive a broken one. So, I sent that back and ordered a second one, which turned out to be an imitation, unlike what was advertised. Since my current battery still lasts about 2 hours, I figured I’d survive the trip with it.
For a back up charger, I planned to bring Ann’s, along with her old Mac Book Pro laptop. But then, her mom bought her a new Mac Book Pro laptop for her birthday. What I didn’t realize is that Apple changed the charger slightly for the new retina displays, meaning her charger doesn’t work with mine.
Despite these obstacles, I figured I could make the charger survive. Well, I couldn’t. Today, of all days, with us running late to get to the FC Roundup, the charger failed me. So, off to the Apple store I went to buy a new charger, which made us later. You gotta love technology. It never fails to go bad at the worst times . . .
Eventually, we made it to the FC Roundup and had a wonderful afternoon relaxing and talking with folks. There’s a bigger turnout than we’d seen from the last two years were were here. Even more people are arriving tomorrow, so it should be great fun. Here’s some photos from today:
This is what it is all about. Hanging out and chatting.
Note the cut down MB grille on the front of the FJ
This newcomer is a beautiful build.
FCs show up in all types of condition.
“Worn Rusty Hubbs” has a removable lower FC Fan shroud to make it easier to work on the engine. He thought folks might like to see some pics. Thanks for taking the time to shoot the photos Rusty!
Here the shroud is attached.
This shows one set of tabs used to attach the shroud.
This shows another set.
This shows the shroud removed from the jeep.
This old photo is interesting. I think that’s a newer Hotchkiss in the front with an older jeep (Hotchkiss?) in the rear.
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Marc found this Paul Revere based ad with a jeep.
I’m surprised there’s no date stamp along with the description.
“This Fine Photo features American Jeeps as they pass over a US PONTOON BRIDGE in the New Guinea Jungle during WORLD WAR II, the troops are loaded with military supplies as they advance toward their ALLIES to aid against the fight with the JAPANESE.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.
Cool old pedal jeep. I’m not sure what type. The price seems a bit over the top given the seller can’t identify it either.
“1940’s Willys Jeep Pedal car had lights, horn, folding windshield, adjustable seat. 2 feet wide 4 feet long. really nice shape and rare have never seen another one like this. $1,250”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2995
“Great body, ready to restore, runs, non-op CA title, no top.
In storage, 15 miles north of Lancaster.”
<– Day 7 – Mar. 26th: Darth Vader and Tractor Bob | OVERVIEW | Day 9 – Mar. 28th: Charging Futility and FC Roundup Day 1 –>
From left to right Alan, Me and Joe and Joe’s jeeps. Alan also owns a few jeeps, including a Surrey he’s been restoring. He too can blame his father for his Willys sickness.
On Thursday morning we woke up to silence. The room at the Murray was amazingly peaceful. There’s no constant hum of a nearby highway, no air condition churning noisily, just relaxing quiet. For that reason alone we liked our stay in Silver City. But, as all good things must end, we said goodbye and hit the road for a ‘blue highways’ journey through New Mexico and Phoenix.
Before we left Silver City, we wanted to take a couple photos of the former Main Street. You can see the enormity of the damage from a storm that happened in the 1880s. There has been some discussion of filling in the area, but the importance of the event in the town’s history seems to win over any discussions of change.
Former Main Street of Silver City. Now a giant gully that still fills with water during the rainy season.
An example of the tall side walks that help direct the water down the street during heavy rains.
UPDATE: **status Unknown** Was $20,000.
That’s the most louvered hood I’ve seen on a jeep. Interesting build.
“1950 Flat Fender show piece small block chevy,sm420 trans 35″ tires everything new lots of chrome must see.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $10,500 — http://thefcconnection.com/eric’s_fc-170_stake.htm
“Purchased new in 1959, one owner, 60,000 original miles, Inline flathead six cylinder, one repaint, had very little rust repair at time of repaint. Good running and driving truck”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This price includes the winch and an overdrive. Seems like a good price.
“Jeep has a chev 283, t90 trans, dana 18 transfer with overdrive, cj dana 30 front axle with powerloc and beefy crossover steering.
cj dana 44 rear with powerloc, 2″ body lift and 2″-3″ spring lift, 33″x12.5×15″ bfg tires, a electric wench, and 2″ wheel spacers.
Vehicle is licensed and ready to go.
I have a lot of work into this rig, could make someone a great jeep.
Could be open to a fair offer.
Tow bar not included.
I also have many parts for the right prices.
Another t90 and transfer with gm adaptor and overdrive. dana 25 front, dana 27 w/powerloc, 2-dana 41 rearends, dana 44 2 piece rearend, set of lift springs, and a 48 frame. Many other cj parts.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $12,000.
If you don’t need a perfect restoration, this might be of interest.
“Up for sale is my 1942 Willys MB Jeep. These WWII Jeeps are gaining in popularity and have become one of the “the must buy” affordable collector vehicles. I picked up this Jeep from the Northern reaches of the Bay Area where it had been parked for years due to a bad valve. Since acquiring the Jeep, I have addressed all the major issues to make this Jeep an extremely reliable cruiser. In fact, I drive it all the time to do local errands and to attend local car shows.
Work done within the last year:
– Engine valve to replace the one that had cracked
– Head gasket
– Head studs
– Original WWII head checked and restored
– Oil pump
– Distributor
– Points
– Plug wires
– Plugs
– Coil
– Cross over tube and intake hose
– Original WWII oil bath serviced
– Oil pan
– Water pump
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Looks solid.
“Cj2a Willy’s jeep
Restoration includes:
New military tires
All orininal four cylinder engine andthree speed transmission with high an low transfer case have all been gone through and work correctly. Engine runs great.
Body has no rust and had been rhino lined inside cab and underneath cab.
Frame off restoration.
New glass
New rubbers grommets and hardware.
Must see to appreciate!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250..
“Nice old Jeep, powered by a 1959 Chevy 283 V8, hubs, worn overdrive and two gas tanks. Comes with three new tires and three sets of rims. This old guy runs very good, has new brakes and master cylinder has hydraulic clutch that has been rebuilt, slave cylinder is new. Needs a little body work and some paint. Good Washington title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
No title.
“1955 willys cj3b runs strong good oil pressure
New brakes wheel cylinders and master cylinder
This is a bill of sale title was lost when bought”
