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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE :This was published October 03, 2013:
This photo is neat, but I wish the paper had been a little thicker so the words didn’t show through.
Here’s an interesting item: 9 pages of letterhead from Willy’s Minneapolis Zone, priced at $9.93.
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“1958 Willys Jeep 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Letterhead from Willys Minneapolis Zone – Nine (9) Sheets one price. Measures 8.5″ x 11.0″, showing some yellowing and shelf wear.”
Nice photo from a San Juan Scenic Jeep tour. Too bad the first photo isn’t a slightly wider photo.
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Apparently, the arboretum had at least two different colors of jeep trains. Here’s a slide then of an orange one. It is currently priced at $12.99.
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(Originally posted May 2015) This was sold on eBay.
This postcard depicts how tram visitors used to tour the former Santa Anita ranch of “Lucky Baldwin”, who made millions in silver. According to the website, “Occupying the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and located in the city of Arcadia.”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/681820117147732
“Professionally restored by army jeep specialist T90 transmission, 3 speed manual Transfer case is an 18 L head engine, otherwise known as a flathead, has been professionally reworked at an engine shop and has less than 100 miles on it- original mileage is 13k Dana 25 front axle Real axle Dana 44 PTO Carter w/o carburetor Choke and floor mounted foot starter Runs great, ready to drive home or out for a ride in the desert! (But can be delivered) The top shredded while bringing it up north, price reflects the need to buy a new one, still have all the hardware if your a do-it-yourselfer.”
Looks good, but the bench seat seems an odd choice given the restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139100169294968
“Frame of restoration 6 years ago. Keep has been completely restored and only has 266 miles. New engine, brakes, all new electrical, radiator. ALL other components have been replaced or restored. Original California Jeep! Modified to have 2 gas tanks (original under drivers seat and 2nd under passenger seat). Absolutely immaculate Jeep Asking $15,000 OBO”
This looks like it has gone through a full rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3675520609385004
“1953 Willy CJ3A Newly frame up Restoration 95% Accurate. Has been converted to 12v converting original parts to 12v. It has to be seen and driven to truly know how a brand new Willys was to drive in 1953. Every nut and bolt are new. Come see it”
With 5 days to go the top bid price is $700.
https://hibid.com/lot/175857480/1942-jeep-willy–stored-in-barn?ref=lot-list
“LAST REGISTERED IN 1999, 11725 MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, INCLUDES 3 JERRY CANS, HAS WINCH ON FRONT BUMPER, GOOD TIRES, CANVAS TOP, FRAME IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR AGE, SOME PAINT CHIPPING, NO DOORS, MOUSE REMNANTS IN ENGINE BAY NOT RUNNING LAST REGISTRATION AND BILL OF SALE ARE PRESENT; NO TITLE REQUIRED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE.”
Apparently, this is a barn find that is now for sale. It runs. I don’t know much more about it. Contact the seller at 307 203 7135 with any questions.
“1951 cj all original clear title runs”
Lots of information provided about this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360913916397419
“WWII 1943 Willys Jeep, MB engine with Serial Number MB-250260 which matches the military depot data plate on the frame. It was rebuilt by the military on 10/14/1952 at Esslingen Ordinance Depot. The engine does turn over and is fairly original under the hood. The only thing not original for the era, is the voltage regulator for the generator. It has original gauges, but someone broke out the glass. Engine is mated to T84 transmission. It includes all seat frames front and rear, original fuel tank, 4 combat rims with used NDT and new tubes mounted. Also included is a set of top bows however they are for a M-38 and not an MB. They could be converted by welding. Original windshield frame is pretty rough but this jeep comes with another external windshield frame that could be used.
