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My kids will be spending time with us for the next few days. I am thankful for that!
I’ll update posts during our drive to Seattle mid-day on today (Wednesday).
Everyone in the Navy jeep seems happy.
“1950’s 4×5 Negative~Pretty girls on a Military vehicle, p10224
Description: Original vintage negative from the late 1950’s. Taken by Don Comoe who was the official photographer at Naval Air Station at Los Alamitos, CA.
Size: 4 x 5″”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc found this photograph. These jeeps are being shipped from NJ to Capetown, South Africa. The caption notes that vehicles are getting shipped internationally, despite the need for vehicles in the US.
Doug spotted this neat photo of a Cape Cod Sand Dune Tour Wagon.
“Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: Mitch’s Beach Taxi, on Cape Cod.
Date: Sept. 1961
Mount/Film Type: Ektachrome, Processed by Technicolor”
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UPDATE: Dave Overland dropped by the store that listed the plastic toy jeep at the bottom of the post. He found a cast Roy Rogers Jeep for sale as well.
These toys are at the Antiques & More in the River Hills Mall (across from Movies 8) in Mankato. Store hours Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM and Sunday 11AM-6PM.
1. Cast NellyBelle $48:
2. Roy Rogers Horse Trailer and Jeep $90: I checked eBay and there’s a similar one listed at $125. It looks like this is missing the top of the box.
“Roy Rogers Horse Trailer and Jeep (NellyBelle) in the original box (top flap of the box is missing). Includes Trigger, Roy and Pat. Only $90.00.”
http://mankato.craigslist.org/atd/4207934399.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Wayne points out that the skid plate was optional. This is one nice Renegade (though an imperfect restoration to stock). My only question about this is the lack of the protective skid plate underneath the gas tank that bolts between the back of the frame and the cross member in front of the tank (something my 1973 CJ-5 had). (here’s a stainless steel version of what I mean)
“This week Canyon State Classics brings to market an awesome example of a 1974 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade in stunning condition inside and out. This Jeep was bought brand new at Galloway Motors on October 3rd, 1973 by Mr. Thomas Payne of Tucson. This Jeep has Southwest desert area its whole life and is completely solid and rust-free, and still retains its all original steel tub with no patch work. This little CJ has just come out of the collection of a 35 year Jeep dealer and expert who just recently completed a full frame off restoration on this gorgeous CJ-5. He stated that he believes the miles are original at under 40k, as he knows the Jeep was off the road for the better part of 25 years before the restoration. The vehicle has been carefully restored to like new condition!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Here’s another shortened wagon.
“Perfect winter project . Neat little custom Willys panel wagon . Not sure what year it is . 50’s? It’s a little ruff but with a little TLV , you will have a neat little run around jeep .”
This does not run.
“Up for auction is my 1959 Jeep FC-170. It does NOT run. I bought it to be the “shop truck” for one of my business’. I can use the space now more than the truck.
I have a clean California title for it. On the title, it states that the truck is a 1959 model and first sold in 1959. The license plate and vin numbers match what is on the title.
I found this truck sitting on a large ranch here in Northern California. There is 60,500 miles on it and is ok condition for being an old ranch truck.
So far I have done the following; New spark plugs, New points, New condenser, New cap and rotor, New choke cable, Rebuilt the carburetor, Brand new dual diaphragm fuel pump (fuel and suction for windshield wipers), New fuel filter, Pulled the fuel tank, cut open, cleaned to new, welded back up, re-installed with new rubber straps, cleaned all hard fuel lines, and New ignition switch. All that is left is to address the cooling system. I would flush and replace water pump and thermostat. Im a firm fan of doing everything correct. I restore and build motorcycles so I bring that same attention to detail to everything I work on. (caseyandersonmotorcycles) to find on the net. The engine turns over nicely and the transmission and transfer case shift just fine. From what I can tell all gauges work (at least, not broken).
Body is ok. The worst is the bit of rust on the roof where it meets the front windsheild (driver side). The glass is great. Yes, little dents here and there. Doors shut nicely. All linkages (steering, shifting, accelerator, etc) all move nicely”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
If it includes the winch, this looks like a good price.
“HAS A 4 CYLINDER FLATHEAD MOTOR THAT RUNS GREAT.
NEEDS NEW BREAK LINES
****READY TO GO IN MUD NOW****”
This needs the tranny reinstalled. Might be a good price. The paint scheme is unusual.
“1956 jeep willys in good solid shape new top and new 33 x12.5 inch mud terain tires the tires and top alone are worth $1500it has a chevy 350 that runs good and a painless wireing harness jeep is in good shape but will need the trans reinstalled i have lost interest and don’t have the time to put it back together the only part needed is the throughout bearing complete these jeeps go for up to $8000 if you are interested call Todd @ 608 37zero 3182 price is firm I would rather not store it for the winter project truck project car project jeep rat rod off road”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4144242153.html
For the price, this seems like a good deal. Unclear to me what’s wrong with it.
“It’s a 72 hunter green Wagooneer with a 360 v8 , turbo 400 transmission, and a Dana 20 transfer case. it has a Dana 35 front axle with lock in- lock out hubs, and a Dana 44 rear axle with posi-traction. It has a two inch lift with 30×9.50×15 mud king mts with 95% tread, wrapped around white wagon wheels. The motor has been rebuilt and has roughly 3,000 miles on it and the rest of the truck has 153,000 miles on it. The body has a couple dings in it but nothing terrible and needs a paint job and a radio since the radio has been stolen. It’s a very solid truck, just needs some tlc, price is negotiable call 334-399-0730”
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/atq/4212827020.html
This is listed as a “1945 Jeep”. Could be anything.
“Willy jeep decent shape turns over $1500 or Obo call 573 587 1044”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“Now my 1949 Jeep Willys is for sale. I owned this Jeep about 8 years and thought each year that I would be able to start restoring it, but it never happened. So I think it’s time for us to part ways.
Front fender was probably redone by the previous owner because it is strong and without rust.
Frame has surface rust, but nothing critical.
Same with the body – it’s not too bad for it’s age, but has some patches on the front floorboards.
For me it looks like everything is original.
I ran the engine last time 2 years ago. Engine is free and I’m positively sure that if I put in fresh gas and a good battery, it would start right up.
When i drove it around the yard 2 years ago, transmission and transfer case were working well.
No brakes.”
No pics provided.
“All parts available except tub. Good grill, hood, cowl/dash, excellent rolling frame w/ springs, axles & steering gear, transmission, Hurricane 4cyl block, head, carb, starter, clutch, water pump, etc.Will separate. calls only please.
Mike
518.365.7831”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/03/2013) This looks good.
“1946 JEEP CJ2A NO RUST OR DENTS NO BODY REPAIR ORIGINAL BODY THIS IS THE ONLY PICTURE I HAVE THE JEEP IS IN STORAGE HAS BEN FOR YEARS THANK FOR LOOKING DICK”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4167774138.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(11/14/2013) This is one of the small hood bumps I’ve seen.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep. Newer motor, runs great. Newer seats. Great for restoration. Don’t have time to drive. Needs master cylinder.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $1600. **SOLD**
(10/21/2013) This does not run at the moment (clutch out).
“Jeepers, creepers, have we got something for you!
Our Dad had a 1946 Willy’s Jeep that he cruised around the farm in. This vehicle has some emotional value to us, but things change. We had this Jeep tuned up several years ago, new military style tires (about five miles on them), and a new 6 volt battery, but alas the clutch went south. We discovered in the back corners of the barn additional parts such as: gas tank, radiator, front fenders, windshield, hood and front grill. We are motivated to sell, and would like to sell as a complete package. There is no title.”
This weighs about 250lbs. In August a bumper was listed that got a bid as high as $400. This one begins at $150. One day left.
“JEEP WEIGHT, FITS CJ’S OF THE 1947 ERA AS IT CAME OFF A 1947. WILL FIT ANY OTHERS THAT HAVE THE SAME DIMENSIONS IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND BUMPER , AND BETWEEN THE FRAME RAILS AS THAT IS WHERE IT BOLTS TO. WEIGHT IS TO PROVIDE EXTRA TRACTION, IT MUST WEIGH ABOUT 200#/250# THAT IS A GUESS, BUT IS VERY HEAVY. THE HOLES YOU SEE IN THE TOP ARE HANDLES TO PICK IT UP AND PLACE IT IN POSITION TO BOLT TO FRAME. THIS IS A PICKUP ONLY! IT HAS BEEN STORED INSIDE, AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. SOLD AS IS BECAUSE OF AGE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK THEM!”
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Doug had some more (over a thousand) photos digitized from a variety of southeast Asian places from the 50s and 60s and 70s. They were taken by a man who was in the Navy and seems to have traveled or lived all over. Doug has posted over a thousand pictures on Flickr. There are both location photos and photos of business cards, which I found interesting.
See all of them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58451159@N00/
Here are a few closeups of photos with jeeps:
1968 outside the Mexico Club (Original Photo)
1968 Subic, Philippines (Original Photo)
United Bar outside and inside of folding business card (Original Outside and Inside)
1969 Bangkok, M-606 (Original Photo)
You might remember this photo that was posted on eWillys in early November. The movie playing at the theatre was “Destination Vietnam”. 1968 Subic Bay, Philippines (Original Photo)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Glenn spotted this non-running FC.
“You are bidding on a 1959 FC-170 Willys Pickup.. It came out of Boulder City, Nevada owned by a miner. Been sitting for 20 years before I bought it 2 years ago. I have not tried to start it to see if it runs. It is a 6 cylinder flat head. Everything on the motor and running gear is original. Has custom made stacks. One is an exhaust stack and the other one is a coolant reservoir. It looks like it is all there as far as running gear goes. It has slight rust. Clear California title. It is registered in op. Couple of the side flat glass is cracked. What you see is what you get”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900
“I am active duty USMC stationed in California. I purchased this jeep a few years ago to restore, but other priorities come first and I need to pass this jeep on to someone who will use it.
This is an original US Army M38 Willys jeep. The drive train is all there and the body is about 75%. I have never tried to start it but was told by the previous owner that it was running when parked. The original seats and small things like the frames and brackets for the canvas top are all missing. It has some non-original seats in it and looks like it was used as a hunting jeep at one time. No extras, no top or doors, bare bones, just what’s in the photos. I have the Tx title.
This is a good restoration project at a great price. I have restored two other jeeps and they were about in this condition when I got them, but were much more expensive.
Please contact me with an offer if interested. I am in California, but I want to sell and will actively monitor my email. I have folks in the area who will be available to show the jeep to buyers. Thanks!”
Based on the parking lights, this appears to be a 2A. Likely not much value here, though the bumper looks pretty straight.
“For sale is one jeep, selling as parts. Please call 615-three three 0-6834.”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/4203814602.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $7200
Looks like a flat fender body (mb? or vec CJ-2a?) has been dropped onto a 1979 CJ-5 chassis.
“Titled as a 79 cj5 but hav a 48 willys title that came with the tub. Has a 302 v8, t18, dana 44 front, custom 35 spline 9 inch rear, 4:56 gears and Detroit lockers f/r, wheelbase stretched almost 10″, all new wiring, gauges, custom seats, full cage, tilt steering, wildwood brakes and clutch. Motor has new water pump, oil pump, gaskets and seals, alum rad, optima red top, spring under, waggy spring up front, 4″ BDS springs rear, 35/12.5/15 BFG MTs about 80% and one for a spare. Body isn’t great. Only needs a little bit to be perfect. I drive this everywhere. Hate to get rid of it.
$7200 with hardtop $6200 without or may take a partial trade on good gas mileage car or truck. Got a soft top but it’s rough.”
No pics provided.
“if your interested call for details, 309-261-2201”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
“Original flathead 4 cyl motor, runs great, previously restored and makes heads turn. Have clear Florida title.”
