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1953 CJ-3A Winchester, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

This appears to have a CJ-2A grille. This might be worth a look.

“I have a 1953 Willys Jeep 4×4 that was a project car for me. I have rewired the whole vehicle from scratch, upgraded many parts to include installing new fuel pump. 12gal fuel cell, seats, etc. Engine transplant with 1998 Chevy 350 small block and vehicle is in running condition. Has complete roll cage installed as well. Still needs brake system to be completed, then drivable 100%. Have new master cylinder and brake lines for you.”

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1944 GPW Santa Cruz, CA $2500

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I’m generally pretty good with match, but I can’t figure out how the matching numbers on this jeep match. The rear of the body looks dented inwards.

“Great Project
Matching numbers
Frame # GPW183017
Body # 17539
Engine # 1830172
New Battery
Four 15 inch Rims included ( Odd ball 13 inch on the jeep now)
I got it running but it’s been sitting for a few months, had to use a gas can because tank is rusty but could be repaired.
Previous owner had the running gear gone thru, you’ll have to look at it to decide.
Contact Don
831-234-5187”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/3636810247.html

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1946 CJ-2A Dublin, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

(10/04/2012) This is supposed to have front and rear PTOs.

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A up for sale. It has been converted to a fully operational ranch truck with additional original components. This Jeep has the original, more rare and powerful inline six cylinder engine, 4wd (High/Low), and 2 P.TO. connections (front/rear). The front P.T.O. has a fully functioning Koenig 8,000 lb winch. It currently has a set of A/T 33 x 12.50 tires/wheelset mounted, but the original wheels + spare (5 rims in the original farm red) are included. The jeep has the Willys hood and folding windshield. Mechanically it is pretty much stock with the original motor and transmission, however a Suzuki Samurai steering column was installed as well as a Mico air-lock parking brake (great for winching). Also included are a set of doors, hard top (not matching this jeep/painted) and soft top if you wanted to do a real classic restoration.
I used it on my property for one season, then I took a travelling job so it sat for 7 months. Will be back traveling again and I don’t want it to sit collecting cob webs and dust, she should be used! At one point it was street legal/CA plated, but not anymore. It has a tow bar mounted to the front so trailering it home is not required.
Come take this baby home and own a piece of History. Keep using it as a multi-purpose ranch truck or convert and restore it back into an amazing classic. I can deliver if necessary, depending on mileage and final selling price. Asking $5000 O.B.O and needs to be sold by Oct. 17th. Please call (or text) 925 seven 8 four 5 one 5 zero with any questions you may have. Looking forward to hearing from you and releasing her to a good home”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Heber City, Ut eBay

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UPDATE:  This is now on eBay. It was listed at $3500 on Craigslist.

(05/12/2011)  Originally, this ad noted this jeep included “a unique rear body extension made in southern California and sold by Jeep dealers.”  However, I’ve yet to run across another one of these.

“This is an all original , never abused Potomic Grey 1950 Willys CJ3a. This isn’t a Willys you will find everyday, a true SURVIVOR! It’s a highly documented, rust free NO BONDO virgin body, California Jeep with 53,672 original miles (mostly freeway tow miles). This Jeep lived all its life on a nursery in Southern California up until 2004. The original owner kept a detailed history of the jeep in a 3 ring binder full of pictures from the 50s, 60s and 70s, old registrations, receipts and other documents. This Jeep has its original Black plates from the 60s and is 100% NUMBERS MATCHING including the original engine, transmission, transfercase, and axle. This jeep has never been pulled apart, not anything including the engine or transmission and the amazing thing is that everything still works. All the gauges work and the gauge light. It drives like a new vehicle, the engine has never been apart and still has its original black paint on it. The engine runs perfectly, has a lot of power, scoots the Jeep right down the road and doesn’t smoke or miss period! It sounds so quiet and smooth while idling. The original floor push starter is still there and real blast to operate. The transmission shifts great without any grinding. This is an incredibly rust free Jeep that was painted Potomic Grey from the factory and still retains a lot of original paint, pretty hard to come by these days. The wheels are all original with the factory Harvard Red paint and pinstripe still intact. As mentioned before this is a dry California Jeep and the amazing thing about this Jeep is how original the body is and how unabused it is. It has all original body panels including beautiful original floor, side panels, hood, fenders and tailgate. I can’t emphasize enough on how solid this Jeep is, there are ZERO cracks anywhere on the frame nor the body, quite remarkable!!! I’ve had 3 other Willys over the years and had friends with them as well and all of them had cracks in several areas on the body and frame and this one doesn’t! The bumpers are original with the original factory rivets, and again no cracks up front around the front leaf spring shackle brackets, that plagues most Willys. The under floor underfloor support channel braces are straight, warp free and crack free! The fenders are super straight, as well with the rest of the body being dent free!! The bed is surprisingly straight, darn near dent free, only a few very small dents. The body is virgin with no accidents or repairs of any kind. The under seat tool compartment is solid rust free which is next to impossible to find. The seats have been recovered with correct covers.  If I could emphasize one thing, it would be how original this Jeep really is, it still retains all the original wiring and mohair shrouding between the radiator and grill (see picture). The side steps are original to the Jeep, they were actually an option back when new and are usually missing or all bent up from hitting objects, these are perfect still. The original horn still works! The Jeep obviously has not ever been hacked up or modified at all and still retains the single taillight, never modified or had holes drill for a second. And last, but not least, it comes with a rare bed extension attachment option. This is pretty self explanatory, it provides a longer bed. The extension can be removed very easily if preferred, I suspect in a matter of about 20 minutes or so. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!”

View all the information on eBay

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1946 CJ-2A Dalhart, TX $2100

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This runs, but has a F-head engine.

“Cj2a has a 134f engine runs great just had carb rebuilt brakes are good, seats are new original and has a custom cover that will cover the complete interior. Has a cj3 windshield. 806-3threethree6six3nine.might trade let me know what you got.”

http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/3639023974.html

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1951 CJ-3A Seymour, TN **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Was listed at $1000.

If the body is reasonable, this might be worth a look.

“i have a 1951 willys jeep, it does not run has not been drove in 23 years, has original motor this is a project jeep for somebody. i will take $1,000 firm serious interest only !!!! call 384-2028”

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1957 CJ-5 Montgomery, WV $1500

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No pics provided. This might be a DJ-3A.

“1957 willys cj3 all original never restored original 4 cyl engine has been rebuilt and can hear run, has a made in west virginia kelly all metal hard top,the tub of jeep is rough but front clip is solid very restorible little jeep $1500 or trade on a side by side of any kind call or text 304 437-2350 ill try to get some pics on here”

http://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/cto/3637453078.html

 
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Year? Flattie Eureka, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

This runs and drives, but probably could use some work. It lacks a back bumper.

“Has front and rear lockers a chevy drive train swap its a 153 4 bangger with a four speed lots of fun”

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1960 CJ-3B Lancaster, PA $6500

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UPDATE: Still Available

“Here’s an awesome 3B for someone looking for a driver-quality Jeep that they can restore as they go. The mechanicals are good… this has a recent NOS motor with under 1400 miles on it! It has a heater (with defroster), a new Bestop, radial tires, turn signals, an overdrive, and a 12V conversion. It runs and drives nice! It has a current state inspection and a PA title. I have it on consignment here for $6500”

More pics on Facebook

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/3639997429.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Chili, WI $1750

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This doesn’t run.

“I Have a very original 1948 cj2a in very good shape some rust but not bad for being 65 years old.
This jeep is a complet jeep with Wis. title.
Many spair parts come with this jeep .
Has a new windo frame that was over $400
Comes with 3 motors a rebuild gasket set.
The motor that is in jeep I was told is a good runner and motor is just set in there but not hooked up.
Sorry no trades.
call for more info
715 238 7one 3 six”

http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/3640961755.html

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1946 CJ-2A Hatfield, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

(10/17/2011) There might be some value here.

“1946 WILLYS CJ2A JEEP PROJECT. SOLID BODY. HAS DRIVETRAIN. NEEDS FENDER AND GRILL. NO TITLE!!”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Moyie Springs, Wa **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.

(03/21/2011) It looks like a good little jeep.

“great little flat fender jeep 1951 flat head 4cld 3 spd nice lil jeep”

 
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1951 CJ-3A TAMA, IA $1500

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This running when parked flattie looks pretty stock. It seems to have some rust.

“HERE IS A 1951 WILLYS JEEP IT HAS BEEN STORED IN SIDE FOR A FEW YEARS AND WAS RUNNING WHEN PARKED HAS SOME RUST BUT WOULD BE A FUN PROJECT ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 641-485-5086 THANKS”

http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3638356728.html

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1962 Wagon Milwaukie, OR $2500

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(01/15/2013) This runs, but needs some work.

“This is a 1962 Willys Jeep, runs, mostly stock except radio (with cd player) and gauges.
4 wheel drive appears to work (I got stuck until I put it in 4 low).
Needs brake work as it leaks out the brake fluid over time.
Needs upholstery work on the front seat, other seats have already been re-done.

For a full price offer I will include a receiver rack from Warrior Products and a tow bar.
Delivery is possible up to 50 miles away or you can drive it home.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3638835266.html

 

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1957 FC-170 Tucson, AZ $6500

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(01/28/2013) I don’t see rust, but do see some dents. Maybe comes with firewood as a bonus?

“1957 Jeep FC170 all orignial, 6Cyl, 3speed transmission. runs great, good tires, fun to drive. $6500.00OBO  call Bil @ 520-419-2320″

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3637704927.html

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Somewhere in Southern France in a Seep

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UPDATE:  Alex makes a good argument that these images are more likely on the Mediterranean rather than in the Arromanches,  which is an area in Northwestern France.

 
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More Images from the Canadian Archives

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Here’s another round of images from the Library and Archives of Canada.

Here’s a shot of a MB Slat Grille, however no description information was available:

Here’s another image with no description.  I thought the blacked out numbers were interesting.

Canadian war correspondents in a jeep, Modica, Italy, 13 July 1943.

Private W.E. Lynch cleaning the engine of a jeep of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, Luthe, Germany, 9 April 1945.

 
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Images from the National Archives of Canada

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I stumbled upon the National Archives of Canada the other day, discovering a variety of WWII Jeep images related to Canadian forces.  Here are a few ambulance shots:

1945 in GermanyPersonnel of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (R.C.A.M.C.) loading a casualty into a Willys MB ambulance jeep, Sonsbeck, Germany, 6 March 1945.

1945 in Germany: Private F.J. Dunn resting on his ambulance jeep while evacuating casualties south of Bad Zwischenahn, Germany, 29 April 1945.

1945 in France: An ambulance jeep of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (R.C.A.M.C.), Vaucelles, France, 20 July 1944.

1943 in Italy: A jeep ambulance of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (R.C.A.M.C.) bringing in two wounded Canadian soldiers on the Moro River front south of San Leonardo di Ortona, Italy, 10 December 1943.

View more from the Canadian Archives here

 
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17 Year Old Nate Completes a Restoration

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UPDATE:  This was originally posted 11/14/2010

Started at age 14, Nate completed his beautiful build this past Easter.  There are a variety of young mechanics working on builds who ping me with questions and comments, so I think it will be a great motivation to them that Nate completed his build. He sets a good example of what hard work can achieve no matter the age.  Congrats Nate!

Nate writes, “I’ve been reading ewillys for about 1 1/2 to 2 years now ….  I fell in love with this jeep when my dad brought it home when I was 8. It was the first first vehicle I learned to drive. I started restoring it when I was 14 in Sept. 2007 (now 17) and the actual jeep was finished on Easter Sunday this past April, 2010. I got the jeep the way I like it last week with the original style soft top. It was a father-son (mostly son) project. I sandblasted the whole frame, and probably spent a week block sanding the body. We made a few modifications: 10” drums, 12v electrical system, overdrive and Cutlas hubs. I got the top from New Life Canvas. I didn’t skimp on anything. I put stainless steel brake lines in, a new harness from Walcks and a lot of original parts from my donor jeeps.. The jeep sports a reproduction body tub (which I made look original), fenders and hood.”

Here’s an image of the pre-restored Jeep:

And post restoration pics:

 
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New Server

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eWillys is live on the new server. Now that I’m on the new server, I can finally complete the changes and updates to the site, as well as add some new features. I have also set up a twitter feed which I’ll use to send out updates or announce problems or more.

I will re run a few posts tomorrow. New posts will start Monday.  Enjoy your weekend!

 
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It’s gonna be an oolie Weekend

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Ann’s family is arriving this weekend to celebrate Oolie Christmas. Yes, it is Christmas in February. Why Christmas in February? Because her family (large family) was too busy to gather at Christmas. What’s an oolie Christmas? It’s a family celebration of Christmas started by Ann’s grandmother, who suffered a brain injury in a car wreck. After the wreck, she couldn’t do a lot, but one thing she could do was go to thrift stores. So, she’d go to thrift stores all year around until she had a huge collection of pretty bizarre presents (they’d fill half a bedroom). The presents weren’t addressed to anyone; instead, they were passed out until everybody had one. Then, everyone shouted OOLIE and opened the presents all at once. Then they would hand out another round of presents, yelling ‘oolie’ together again and unwrapping commenced once more. The goal is to have ten rounds.

After Ann’s grandmother passed away the tradition died. However, last year the family decided to restart it. Everyone bought ten thrift store items or made presents from scratch. We all have so much fun, we thought we’d repeat it. This year, as I mentioned, we put it off until February. In fact, we still have the christmas lights on the house, the tree still stands, and decorations still line the banisters. I admit it is strange having christmas decorations up so long you have to dust them. 🙂

Because of all the activity, I’ll be rerunning some old posts and maybe a couple new ones during some down time.

Happy OOLIE Christmas!

 
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Lionel Forge and his SEEP/GPA “Amphib”

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UPDATE:  This was first published Jan 23, 2011.

About a year and a half ago I posted a story about Ben Carlin and his famous SEEP “Half Safe”.  What I didn’t realize at the time was there were a few other nuts crazy enough to modifiy a GPA and travel the world.  One of those explorers was a Canadian named Lionel Forge.

I learned about Lionel’s adventure through a website operated by Colin Stevens, who eventually purchased Lionel’s GPA and began the restoration back to its original condition (he then sold the GPA to a USA collector in 2004).  Thanks to Colin, we have a record of both Lionel’s transformation of the surplus GPA #4545 into “Amphib” and along with a summary of his story.

On his site, Colin writes, “[Lionel] had the book HALF SAFE which is about a GPA that was modified for world travel and which was travelling around the world. Lionel decided to modify his GPA and travel as well. One key difference is that he did not plan to sail across oceans with his.”

According to this newspaper article, Lionel planned to drive down through Central and South America, ship the car to Africa and then travel through Eastern Europe.  One of the places he really wanted to visit was Montevideo, Uruguay, a country about which I posted yesterday.

According to Colin, Lionel made it to Central America, but then discovered the cargo ship he planned to use to make it to Africa was longer in service.  So, he shipped ‘Amphib’ to a friend’s house in Florida and continued some additional traveling, though whether he made it to Montevideo is unclear.

Lionel eventually brought Amphib back to Canada, where it sat for at least 11 years on blocks (most likely much more) until Lionel’s death in 2001.  Lionel’s family later sold the GPA to Colin, who photographed it extensively, recording all kinds of information about it. Colin then sold it in 2004 to an American collector.

You can read the entire story here at Colin’s website

Colin also wrote a 2 part article in Convoy Magazine in 2002 about the entire adventure, which he pieced together from Lionel’s images, passports and other information.   Unfortunately, the magazine is no longer published and I can’t locate any back issues online.

Here are a few images from Colin’s website:

This is GPA#4545 at the salvage yard:

This shows Amphib after the 1949 Dodge Station Wagon top was added:

This is a newspaper article about his upcoming trip:

Amphib with the tent on top:

Lionel in Guatemala (Pyramid #1 at Tikal) in 1967

I also thought it appropriate to include an image of Colin Stevens with his 1944 MB.  The photo was taken in 2000. You can see more images here.

 
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How to stop a Jeep with a Ping Pong Ball …

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This was first published July 2, 2010.

A reader named Sam called me today.  He told me he had a great story to share.  Hopefully, I’ve remembered most of it correctly.

For a little background, Sam is retired after a lifetime of building hotrods, drag racing and owning a shop in Sacramento, but now operates a small flattie-oriented shop in Arvada, Colorado, where he fixes, modifies and maintains Willys (and probably a few other vehicles) for fun.  I’ll be explaining more about Sam (and some of his great suggestions) in a future post, but for now you have enough information to understand why a Jeep owner, in some distress, had his Jeep towed to Sam’s shop to investigate a problem.

And now to Sam’s story … The owner of this willys had tried to drive his jeep to work, but the jeep stopped working while driving down the road.  So, the owner pulled to the side of the road, waited a moment, and started it up again.  Sure enough, it fired up and the owner drove onwards.

Another few miles down the road the jeep shutoff again.  So, the owner repeated the process:  pull over, restart, and continue onwards.

At some point, this re-occuring process became too much for the owner to bare, so he called a towing company and had his jeep towed to Sam’s.

So, Sam looks the jeep over.  He starts it up and, sure enough, after a little while it shuts down.  He knows it has an electric fuel pump and suspects that could be causing a problem, so he unhooks the hose from the carb and points it into a gas can.  Then, he turns on the fuel pump.  Sure enough, after a little while, the fuel dribbles to a stop, yet he can hear pump still pumping ….. hmmmm, Sam thinks to himself.

He decides to try an experiment.  He knows the owner only fills the tank to half full, because if the tank gets too full gas leaches out of somewhere (I can’t remember where Sam said  it leaked).

Sam decides to fill up the tank all the way, because he suspects there might be something in the tank.  Sure enough, he fills up the tank and out pops not one, not two, but three ping pong balls.

As Sam explains it,  the sucking power of the fuel pump was pulling the ping pong balls to the outlet area of the tank(where the fuel line connects), stopping the fuel from exiting the tank, which shut down the jeep.

How’d the ping pong balls get there?  Well, that still remains a mystery ….

So, the moral of this story is that even the mightiest jeep can be humbled by an even mightier ping pong ball.  And, a side moral, is that buying a locking gas cap is a pretty good idea.

 
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Customized Hunting Wagon in Texas & a Design Competition

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This is an older post first published April 13, 2010:

I was surfing the net looking for a jeep drawing and, instead, came across an interesting 1963 hunting wagon on a blog hosted by Local Motors. I had not heard of Local Motors, but this company describes itself (in the about section) as a ‘New American Car’ company that builds cars in regional Micro-Factories.

The blog contained both a video about 1963 Willys Wagon and a still picture (see the video below).  If you like those Texas hunting vehicles, go to this link and check out some of the crazy non-jeep hunters down the right side of the page, such as the suburban hunter.

 

 
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1950 CJ-3A Huntington Beach, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $3200

(09/15/2013) I like this old modded flattie. It even has a rare 198 Buick V6. The old top is great, too. Includes an overdrive.

“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep, Willy’s Flat Fender Jeep
Buick 198 cu in (3.2 L) odd fire V6,
12 Volt System w/ alternator.
Willys Jeep runs, current registration,
Clean title.
Full roll cage, padded,
seat belts,
20 gallon custom gas tank plus stock tank under the seat.
Warren overdrive,
Warn lock out hubs,
Original black license plates,
spare tire rack,
built in CB Radio.
Tow bar.
Extra heavy duty bumpers.
5th wheel trailer dolly on front bumper is removable. Also trail hitches at both ends of the Jeep.
No rust. Detailed record book going back to 1969.”

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