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“been restored but still needs seats have 2 pair but in rough shape looking for an older porsche 944 or 928 text 270-1592”
No motor, but there looks like value here.
“1953 JEEP WILLYS PICKUP COMPLETE TRUCK, MINUS THE MOTOR, AND NO TITLE. CALL 530-257-2273, $500.00 OBO”
http://susanville.craigslist.org/pts/3126170385.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Restoration shop clearing out extra projects. We are looking to free up some space and help these projects find a new home before they are too far gone. I have five Jeep CJ projects available. I will make package deals for anyone who wants more than one.
1946 Jeep CJ-2a Complete but body rusted. Will need replacement body (still available from Willys in Toledo) Bill of sale only, no title. $1000 obo
1968 Jeep CJ-5 Decent body and good frame. No motor. Comes with factory hardtop and some spares. Clean title. $1000 obo
1971 Jeep CJ-5 Body beat up but frame in great shape. Has Dauntless 226 V6 in it. Runs and moves under its own power. Would be good to pick up along with the 68 to make a complete CJ-5 plus spares. Clean title. $1200 obo
1978 Jeep CJ-7 Body rusty. 304 V8 auto trans. Tilt Steering. Hard top and doors. I installed a new water pump and a new front seal. Runs and moves. Clean title. $1300 obo
1981 Jeep CJ-8 Body rusty. I-6 motor, manual trans. Half hardtop, no doors. Tilt steering. These are getting tough to find these days. Clean title $1500 obo
I also have a clean CJ-7 frame, a couple of wide-track axles and some spare sheet metal available seperately to help out with these projects.
We also have other project vehicles available in other listings. 54 Nash Metropolitan, 69 Buick GS400, 1969 VW Beetle Conv, multiple MGBs and dune buggies.
Contact via craigslist e-mail to arrange a time to view. TonyL”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350
“This came of my 1962 Willys Jeep that i no longer own. I never seen one besides the one i have and the one in the attached photo. It in pretty good shape considering and can be very handy to have.
I dont know if it will fit on other years are not.
Asking $350 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available. Large picture included this time. Now wants to trade for riding lawn mower.
(03/25/2012) “old CJ high hood, runs and drives. strong motor. rough condition. project or nice trans for farm. i just use it for running around my property. I can text pics but not very good ones. this is a rough old Willys but there is potential. No title. I recommend calling because I don’t check emails often. I’m looking to trade this for a CJ5 or a motorcycle. Any interesting trades considered. 717-636-4416 Bill”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bar/3124642937.html
It runs. According the Ad title this was used by the Navy; I wonder if it includes a Navy plate of some type.
“This is a mostly original military jeep. looks like a CJ-5. It runs. needs a little brake work to drive. Body is really rough. it would make a great resto project or drive as is. Or trick it out. great project jeep. comes with a tow bar.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/3125068678.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(02/04/2012) The hood is unusual.
“new carbureter,new mastercylinder,4 new wheel cylinders,5 new rubber brake lines,new steel brake lines,new battery,,,all 4wd stuff works great,buick v6 runs and drives good
clear wa state title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
This is at Jesse’s place.
“1961 4×4 Jeep FC-170 flatbed truck parts. It was last used in 1990.Original equipment, 226 six cylinder with 3 speed and Dana 18 transfer case, the cab is over 50 years old, it needs some body work, fortunately it is not rusted out beyond repair, because it was previously painted with house paint. It also needs some flat glass but the windshield is good. It has a rolling chassis, with steering. It does not run, it does not have seats, no radiator, no carburator, or no aircleaner.
It has a matching AZ title. I can sell the rest of what is left, for $1100.
I also have a really nice flat bed with all of the original mounting braces for the same type FC Jeep vehicle that I am selling separately for $300. ”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/3125669925.html
Craig managed to snag some vintage concept Commuter FC photos off of eBay recently. He’s organized and posted them at http://thefcconnection.com/the_commuter.htm along with a brief history. The quality of these photos are excellent and could provide clues to recreating one of these, should someone have the money, time, and energy to tackle the project. The whereabouts of the three concept vehicles produced are unclear.
Here’s an image of one of prototype #2:
Sebastian has been busily exploring Pennsylvania in his CJ-3B. Last Sunday morning he had breakfast with his wife and a friend in a park. I was reminded of George Seurat’s famous painting, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Inspired, I attempted to create a version of that using Sebastian’s photo, but I believe it was a failure as you can see below. You can view the real version of this photo and more at his website.
He writes, “We did a breakfast picnic in a park last sunday with my wife Ana and a friend. During the picnic I realized that this was getting very close to a part of your book when you had breakfast in a park with “Virginia”, and you were even wearing an orange shirt!, haha, I hope that is were the similarities end. Anyway, it was a great day, and beautiful to take the willys out for this.”
Dexter spotted this 1949 issue of Popular Science at a local swap meet the other day. A reader of the magazine sent in an idea for waterproofing a jeep for only $.75. Not a bad price. Probably wouldn’t cost much more today. Note that it was in 1949 that the CJ-3A came out with a mini gutter to distribute water similar to the role the weather stripping hint accomplishes. I still have one of those gutters if anyone needs it.
And some other neat hints that aren’t jeep related
Looks like a good price for all of them.
“Jeep 4×4 Performance Handbook
High Performance Jeep TJs Builders Guide 1997-2006
You & Your Suzuki 4×4
How to Modify Suzuki 4×4 for Serious Off-Road Action
Illustrated Jeep Buyers Guide
Mopar Jeep Engines
The Story of Jeep
The Jeep Bible
Classic Jeeps
Jeep The Unstoppable Legend
Jeep CJ5 & CJ6
Jeep Chassis and Suspension”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bks/3122519197.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
I just can’t imagine someone thought the mods to this were a good idea. However, there appears to be some parts value at the very least. It looks to have all three data plates.
“SOLID BODY NEEDS MOTOR. NO GLASS, GREAT JEEP FOR A RERSTORE. PLEASE SAVE THIS JEEP. MAY HAVE TITLE NOT SURE AT THIS TIME. ”
This looks like a good price based on the pics. And, if it runs, it’s a really good price.
“47 willys jeepster wagon solid jeep 4 cylinder flathead 4 spd over drive dont see too many of these 1750.00 o trade call 859 619 5985”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/3123384039.html
This is worth a closer look. It has a nicely aged patina to it. As long as it runs and drives, I’m not sure I’d want to do much more to it.
“July 26th 2012
9 MIles South of Charleston, IL on Rt. 130 or 8 Miles North Greenup & 1/2 Mile East on Road 1300N & 1/2 Mile North on Ro
Greenup, IL”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1493310&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0
The paint job is unusual and rust is evident, but it runs.
“FRIDAY – JULY 13, 2012
Time: 5 PM (Preview 4 PM)
315 Perry Avenue (Fairhope) – Belle Vernon, PA 15012”
View the entire auction listing here
This has a variety of mods, but what surprised me most was seeing two tall gear shifts.
“July 14, 2012
27792 State Highway 28
Andes, NY”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1476370&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0
UPDATE: Was an in-person-auction.
Here’s a toy surrey jeep that includes the original box.
“July 15th
COLLECTORS HALL
135 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL”
Not in the best shape, but cleaned up this could be a neat little toy.
“TUESDAY JULY 10TH 5:30pm. Preview 4:30
5351 W. Woodyard Road
Bloomington, In”
Not sure there is much value here, but the bumper looks good.
“GAVIN BROS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
TOM C. MORGAN ESTATE
Donna Wood P.R.
2759 County B, Grand Marsh, WI 53936
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012 9:00 AM”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1456948&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was part of an auction.
This truck looks modified, but solid.
“Auction Saturday July 21, 2012
5515 Planeview Drive
Fort Wayne, IN”
UPDATE Price was $400. *SOLD*
“Goodyear Terra Tire XTRA-TRAC 31X15.50X15
15X15 White steel wheels 5 bolt VW Pattern
Very good tread rims in good shape”
Alex spotted an article about eMBs. The Electric MB is supposed to be made to order and cost 755.000 PhP, which is about $18,500. I did not see the electric jeep listed at MD Juan’s website, though I didn’t do an exhaustive search.
According to this excerpt from the article, “the [electric] Willy’s MB which will be powered by a 4-kilowatt, 48-volt electric motor deriving energy from eight units 6-volt batteries. Its manufacturer – MD Juan Enterprises – calls it the eMB.
The new model of the vintage MacArthur jeep, the latest product of MD Juan Enterprises and PhUV, Inc., made it debut last week at the Philippine Die and Mould Association exhibit at the World Trade Center. The body of the electric MB was made using locally-made dies and moulds and manufactured in MD Juan’s stamping plant.”
Here’s the official press release from MD Juan.
Sebastian spotted the cover of this 1975 Johnny Cash Album. That red jeep looks very similar to the one in the pictures from last month.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The price is a bit steep at $50, but this might an unusual look at WWII.
“LOVE, WAR, AND HATE
by Davis, Washington M.
Philadelphia: Dorrance & Company, (1976.)
First edition.
Fine first in fine dust jacket with illustration of black soldiers riding in jeep waving at a German girl.
Octavo. Black author not only relates battle stories, but also relates affair with German girl that resulted in her almost being murdered by white American soldiers. Shocking reading. 85pp., photographs.”
