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Gary has this modified wagon for sale. Comment below and I’ll forward Gary’s email.
“Restomod with all the user friendly equipment needed for highway and off road use. Chevy Vortec V8, 4L80E automatic etc. Asking $42,000
Pics and more detailed description upon request. Send email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It’s a project.
“1945 jeep 4500 obo all matching #s call gary”
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/31/2014) Looks like a solid jeep, but I don’t seem much GPW here.
“This is a 1944 Ford Jeep–runs good – has a new top–good tires–the window is from a Willy as is the hood—they were often used as replacement parts–also have the Ford windshield–
Call for info
Gary (206)660-7780”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4454925615.html
The body could be fiberglass.
“Have for sale a 47 willys jeep.low mile rebuilt 350.turbo 350 trans .runs great.33 inch tires roll bar. Tilt wheel power brakes .call gary at 559-978-2939.jeep is 5400 obo. no.spammers.i dont care.if you are.on a boat if.you want to buy them u must be at place.where cars are .no paypal taken”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4283895495.html
There may be value here. The body appears to be fiberglass.
“CALL GARY FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE JEEP 970-210-1804”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4298027142.html
If you are in the Union Mills, MD, you might check out the Mason Dixon Willys Jeep gathering on Sunday, Oct 27th. You can learn more at Jeepchasm.com
The Show will be held at the Historic Union Mills Homestead, north of Westminster, MD 21158 on Littlestown Pike (MD-97 north) from 10am to 3pm.
5 trophies will be awarded as follows:
A food vendor will be on site, in addition to other Jeep / parts vendors.
Gettysburg Tour:
We will once again do a Gettysburg Battlefield tour to a different section than the past years.
We will meet at 12 noon on Saturday Oct. 26th (near the theater) at the Gettysburg Outlet Shoppes located at the intersection of US-15 and PA-97 just south of Gettysburg. We may “wash the trail dust down” afterward with a stop by Appalachian Brewing Company!
Saturday Evening Activity:
At 6pm on Saturday the 26th, all are welcome to join us at Gary & Dell’s Crab House on Littlestown Pike near Union Mills. They have steamed crabs, American & Thai cuisine. Come join us while we eat crabs, drink beer, and tell stories about our Jeeps!”
Gary’s renters in Maine knew he had a jeep. So, when there rental period ended, they left this present. The moose and the maps were an especially nice touch.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(02/14/2013) “I’m posting this for my grandfather, all questions should be directed to him at his home during reasonable hours. Thank you!
1948 Jeep Willy
New tires, rims, paint, fuel pump, seats and full canvas Best Top.
Starts and runs, does need work for daily use.
Priced WELL below going rate, great price… $5,000 FIRM.
For questions call 740-892-4037 ask for Gary”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4016793933.html
Gary contacted me tonight to ask if I knew which year of jeep body my father used for his CJ-5 rebuild. It was a good question I didn’t know. I’d never studied the Renegade stripes. My research was not exhaustive on this, so please feel free to correct any mistakes.
Based on my review, I believe my Dad’s body came from a 1974 CJ-5. I started with the below picture.
Notice the stripe falls vertically. So, I just had to find a comparable vertical stripe. I just didn’t know how many years jeep produced the stripe. It turned out to be just 1974.
I looked up 1971 and 1972 bodies. During those years the Renegade had a straight stripe that didn’t drop over the side of the cowl as you can see below:
In 1973 the renegade had a straight back, then drop-angled stripe:
Note how the stripe is angled over the cowl and splits. This is a supposed to be a factory photo.
In 1974, the stripe fell straight as seen in these photos:
This is a factory photo.
Possible Late 1974 Style? Notice how the name drops lower. This stripe is being sold on eBay as a 1974/1975 style.
Here’s another example, though this jeep was listed as a 1973 (can’t find the original link). It may actually have been a 1974:
Here’s another jeep listed as a 1974:
In 1975, the style changed to one that dropped, then went straight back.
Gary forwarded this odd short video of a rough CJ-2A that just keeps going . . . at least until it gets stuck.
No pics provided.
“1948 jeep half cab complete ready to be restored,motor turns HAS RUST. This jeep comes with extra running gear that Engine will not turn for spare parts for extra These are getting had to find and would make a great project. Also has PTO option. may part out spare running gear. Stored inside and ran when parked 2 years ago. Call Gary at 989 864 5483 and leave call back info.”
Thanks to Gary, I got connected to the Buffalo News, which picked up my story of bringing a plaque of my great great grandfather Rudolph Wurlitzer to the North Tonanwanda History Museum.
http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/CITYANDREGION/130529746/1019
The body looks rough around the steps.
“Mostly original with a Chevy steering column and a Chevy steering box—also a chevy alternator, not running at present.
If you think I am too high on price —shoot me a offer.
thanks Gary”
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/3766448978.html
Ed Bray and his parents raced jeeps for years throughout the West. They built two Fiberglass Bobcat bodied race jeeps. In fact the family was friends with both Paul Parker (Parkette Fiberglass Body manufacturer) and Fred Weis (Bobcat Fiberglass body Manufacturer).
Their first jeep with a bobcat body was built on a military frame and powered by a 327 with 365 HP. Below is Ed’s mother at the start of a race in Calgary where she won an obstacle race. A year ago Ed spotted this jeep, still powered by the same motor (he recognized the sound), driving in Spanaway, Washington.
The next jeep the family built in 1976 started with a factory ordered CJ-7 frame. They stretched a Bobcat body 13″ and installed a Chevy 350/350 LT1 motor set back 8″ with a B&M Turbo 400 w/reverse manual shifter. They added a Wagoner 44 in the rear and a Scout 44 in the front. They raced the jeep in SCORE events, ran the Mint 400 four times, and tried the BAJA 500 in 1980, but DNF’d. The first picture below is from Riverside and the second from the Mint 400.
Ed’s father Don died in 2001. Ed has been refurbishing the family CJ-3A that started it all.
The windshield doesn’t appear to seal on the cowl.
“Nice old Jeep new tires Fresh engene and theTransmission and transfer case has just been rebuilt many extras tow bar, front hitch I’m heading for CO and its not going with me $3000.00 OBO” Be nice I’m loseing money on this” Gary Born 520-466-3066″
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/3701223581.html
UPDATE: Was $5500 **SOLD**
Gary alerted me to this Tuxedo Park CJ-6 for sale over at Bring A Trailer.
UPDATE: Still Available
“I have decided to sell my 49 Willys pickup before winter arrives. This little two wheel drive is quite rare and came from Arkansas fairly rust free. We stripped everything down to the frame but did not take the cab off the frame (didn’t have to) and chassis saved the frame. All the mechanicals gone over, new brakes, recored rad, relined gas tank, rebuilt carb and lots of new chrome (front and rear bumper and hood spear ) All new glass from local glass shop and all new rubber for all windows and seals. We pulled the engine (painted head and block) and installed new rings and did lap job on valves. Purrs like a kitten now !!! New clutch and pressure plate with throw out bearing at same time. The king pins and front I beam are great and goes down the road straight as a pin. Brand new 16 inch tires also. Real sharp, professional paint job a couple months ago cost me almost $5000 alone. Professionally recovered original seat also. New aftermarket gauges. We had to put some patches on both floors but were only pin holes to start. Seam sealed patches also. There is very little bondo on this truck !!!!!! There was no rot !!!! Floor start, Interior is all original with the stock door panels, etc. New door handles I could go on and on with all that has been done to this truck. Serious inquires only please, as this is one sharp little truck. It has the three speed on the floor (rare as most were on the column ) I have the original title but not back in my name (haven’t sent in yet) Have another antique plate and title also If interested please email me or you can call me 814-328-2879 This truck and bed and side steps, etc, etc is totally rust free and should not be driven in the winter months. It is THAT nice. It has not been out in the rain since I got it done It’s not perfect, but for someone that really wanted to take it to the next level, you will not find a nicer 49 There is no e-brake hooked up and the heater is not in it (have a nice one to put in that has been recored Please, only serious buyers that really love willys pickups I don’t have internet where I live and have to go to the local library so calling is the best way to reach me thanks.
Please contact Gary at:
814-328-2879
Editors Note: Gary’s no stranger to JeepTruck.com you can read about his other Willy’s Trucks we Featured in these articles:
Gary Collins 51 Willys Truck
Gary Collins amazing 48 flat nose Willys”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4262144359.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $12,500.
“One of a kind 4×4. Originally 2wd It has a Rebuilt 304 AMC with a trubo 400 trans
and Quad track Tcase. It is on a Wagoneer frame with Dana 44 front and rear with a 4″ lift kit.
It is on 32″ tires. Has power tilt steering and power disc brakes. It has a new top that needs to be installed. All original bows are there. Its a driver that can be driven anywhere.
No Rust in body. Gets a lot of looks. $12,500. Located in Lethbridge”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/15/2012) This looks solid. It includes a Warn OD.
“fresh rebuilt engine( original engine)
rebuilt transmission
warn overdrive
two inch rancho lift
new battery
new front brakes, have new pads for the rear just need to be installed
has a 29 tooth transfer case gear
Call Gary 707-391-6337 I dont check email very often so calling is the best way to contact me”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3296188465.html
The seller claims this is stock, but in my searches I couldn’t find any example of this. It looks kind of cool though.
“VERY RARE 6 WHEEL DRIVE DERIVATIVE M151A2 KUBOTA TURBO DIESEL. I UNDERSTAND THEY ONLY MADE A HAND FULL OF THESE FOR THE MILITARY BEFORE SOME CONTROVERSY AROSE. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE SEEN IN THE FLESH. 357 ORIG. MILES FROM NEW. IT HAD 187 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO, AT THAT TIME I DID A COMPLETE SERVICE , OIL,OIL FILTER , FUEL FILTER, SERVICED ALL THREE DIFFS, TRANSFER CASE, AND GEAR BOX, 2 NEW BATTERIES ,AND RADIATOR, AND COMPLETE LUBE.I HAVE ALL OF THE RECEIPTS. STILL HAS 24 VOLT SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING WORKS ( ALL GAUGES AND ALL LIGHTS AND SWITCHES ) I AM SELLING THIS ON A BILL OF SALE BUT I DONT THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH OBTAINING A TITLE IN MOST STATES , IT PASSED STATE INSPECTION HERE EASILY , HAS EVERYTHING AS IN TURN SIGNALS, HORN , SEAT BELTS , MIRRORS , LIGHTS (HIGH AND LOW ) .
THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN TELL NOT STOCK IS THE AIR INTAKE SNORKEL WAS REMOVED ( FOR HIGH WATER CROSSING ) DUE TO IT WAS AN OIL BATH TYPE AND WAS HURTING THE PERFORMANCE. THE ORIG. HIGH WATER EXHAUST PIPE IS STILL INTACT.
I AM INCLUDING A COUPLE OF PHOTOS OF SOME PAINT CHIPPING IN MINOR PLACES THAT SHOW WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST, IT IS ONLY COSMETIC. THERE WAS AN AREA AROUND THE WINDSHIELD THAT APPEARED BAD SO I PULLED THE GLASS ( AND CRACKED IT ) ONLY TO FIND IT WAS VERY MINOR , LOOKED LIKE IT WASNT PREPPED PROPERLY PRIOR TO ORIG. PAINT BUT NEVER THE LESS IT HAS BEEN RE FINISHED AND A NEW PIECE OF GLASS WAS CUT AND INSTALLED. THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS ALL FLOOR PANS , NEVER ANY RUST WHATSOEVER . THIS JEEP HAS BEEN IN WEST TEXAS ITS WHOLE LIFE.
IT HAS A TOP ( NO BOWS ) WITH DOORS AND QUARTER COVERS THAT SNAP DOWN THE SIDES.
THE KUBOTA IS A 2.O LITRE V2003 TE , TONS OF TORQUE AND WILL LAST FOREVER
THIS HAS A 4 SPD. GEAR BOX , INCLUDING GRANNY GEAR WITH A SHIFT ON THE FLY SYSTEM THAT IS INCREDIBLE
WE WENT TO FAR WEST TEXAS LAST WEEK , PULLED OUT THE BACK SEAT ,( 2 COTTER PINS AND ITS OUT IN ABOUT A MINUTE ) YOU HAVE BASICALLY A TRUCK BED , 20 BAGS OF CORN AND FEED AND YOU COULD NOT EVEN TELL IT WAS THERE. WILL PULL AND HAUL MOST ANYTHING. 2 RECEIVER HITCHES , ONE IN THE FRONT AND ONE IN THE REAR. WE HAVE 5 M1A1 AND A2S AND CJ2S AND MY PLANS HAVE CHANGED . THESE WERE VERY EXPENSIVE AND I DONT HAVE AN EXACT PRICE IN MIND SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED
ANY QUESTIONS CALL 214-675-1665 GARY”
UPDATE: Was listed at $1500. This is Steve Carters’ rig. It does include a short block, but no heads. This was Gary Rich’s El Coyote, which some older PNW Jeepers might remember.
The springs have been out boarded in the back.
“1950 willys race jeep currently setup for v6 but scatter shield has been drilled for v8, comes with 350 short block, t-10 four speed w/ advance early adapter to dana 18 offset transfer case. 44 tapered offset rear. dana 44 front with 30 ends, two desert dogs on super offset wheels, buckshots in the front. does not come with a body.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3158439915.html
Only habit is holding this body together. Still, for $350, there might be value.
“Up for sale is this Willys CJ-3A Jeep. I believe it is a 1952 based on my research on the serial number, but there is NO TITLE so I am not positive. This is a true barn find, actually the barn was much nicer than the Willys (lol). It is complete but in very poor condition. The hood and grille are the only body pieces that are in decent condition, the body tub and cab are rotted. The flat head engine is seized because whoever stopped working on the engine 30 odd years ago left three of the four spark plugs out. The transmission goes into all gears and the thing rolls so the differentials are free too. I am guessing that the transmission, transfer case, drive shafts and differentials are all serviceable with some refreshment (new fluids, grease, seals and such). There is no tailgate. The frame is rusty too and may be too weak to be usable. Basically what you see is what yu get. This is a perfect parts vehicle for your project as it is completely intact and all of the little parts that nickel and dime you are here. The only obvious things missing are the seats, the passenger seat was gone when I found it and I am keeping the driver’s frame for my project.
Do not e-mail or text me, I will not respond. Do it the old fashioned way, talk to me! Call Gary at 440-728-0057 BETWEEN 3 pm to 11:30 pm ONLY. Thanks for looking, good luck in your search.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3148642148.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/08/2012) This is listed as a ”52, but is more likely a 1946 CJ-2A.
“contact Gary – on 250 674 3771 – clearwater BC. Offers above $1200, dont bother for less thanks”
http://kamloops.en.craigslist.ca/cto/3013080868.html
UPDATE: From both emails I received and comments below, the consensus seems to be that the framework was built for pushing branches away, also called limb risers. As Brett suggested, I googled ‘tree limb risers’ and found something similar at a hummer site.
Gary’s father shot this photo around 1959 on the island of Tinian, which is part of the Northern Mariana Islands. He was wondering if anyone knows how the front rack was used?
It’s missing the engine and tranny at the moment.
“1945 Willy’s Flat fender Jeep. Clear title. Setup for 302 Ford V-8. Power steering. No engine or trans. Some suspension mods, upgraded axles, rollbar. I have a late model GM four speed standard transmission and 208 transfer case for a little more! Possible cash and trades. No lowballers! More photos on request ( be specific). Gary 209 481-5557”
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/2816846902.html
