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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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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 .
Looks like there could be value here.
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/d/drumore-58-jeep-cj3b/6929238958.html
“Needs tub, has good running V6 Buick engine. Clutch TO bearing seized on shaft. Also CJ6 frame for parts. Must take both. All for 700$”
It’s missing the tool indents.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/d/bainbridge-island-flat-fender-tub/6929726951.html
“Willys MB Crawler tub; not for the purest.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Tub appears in pretty good shape. Includes some other parts.
“1947 Willy’s body/tub, fenders, windshield frame and glass, rebuild radiator and some other miscellaneous items to go with it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Jon shared this link. I wonder if that’s Canadian $$?
“Willys cj2a complete engine with alternater, ran great when pulled has fly wheel”
A project without a title.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/jean-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/6931951961.html
“1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep. VIN number 135398 southwest jeep with no rust on floors. Body is in excellent condition and is ready for restoration. My neighbor drove this until a few years ago until he passed away. It was running. 4 cylinder flat head. 4 wheel drive with overdrive. Original column shift. Jeep is complete with seat frames and tale gate. Perfect candidate for restoration. The only modification done to this jeep was a more modern steering box was added. No title $2,250.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(06/14/2019) Still some work left on this project.
“51 Flat fender 3A
Tons of New parts-
Have a little over $6000 invested.
Was trying to keep it original (still 6Volt)
Will run Needs Timing dialed in. Has Rare Front PTO and Koenig Winch.
New Steel Tub-
New tires.
Just don’t have time & it just sits in my Garage-
Comes with Bill of Sale and original Vin Plate-
Trade for? Or cash offers-
Everything to finish included except Windshield and seats.”
We are getting up at 1:45AM Friday morning to drive through Chicago while the traffic is calm. So, only one update (the Dodge video below) today.
Chuck shared this pre-jeep video about how Dodge tests its trucks to make sure they are tough.
Update: this looked like a modified MB to me at first, but smarter folks than I straightened me out!
Kees Heids spotted this ‘tracked jeep’ in a Frontline segment on WWII. It looks different from the O’Laughlin.
You can see the jeep between timestamps 11:55 – 11:58. It appears only for a brief couple of seconds.
Here’s the pic:
Here’s the video:
Patrick spotted this story.
The Ridgecrest, California, earthquake resulted in a one death. The man who died was working on a flat fender when (they presume) the quake knocked the jeep off of the jack and blocks and onto him. I couldn’t say if he was an eWillys reader, but none-the-less my deepest sympathies go out to his family.
There’s more information here: https://people.com/human-interest/nevada-man-killed-earthquake-working-on-jeep/
Be careful out there!
Looks in good shape.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1949-willys-cj-3a-jeep/6930270514.html
“Runs well
Original L4 engine
Good oil pressure
3 speed manual w/Overdrive
New Battery
Roll Bar
Lockout hubs
Like new non directional military type tires
Matching spare rim and tire
Jerry cans and brackets
Tow bar
Winch
Full Soft top and Bikini Top
Many spare parts including: original oil bath air cleaner, steering wheel and driver’s side step.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(04/16/2017) Has some mods.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-cj3a-flat-fender-willys-jeep/6928448447.html
“Here is a ground up build on a 1953 CJ3A Flat-Fender Willy’s Jeep, with an all original, rust free body, Fully Rebuilt in Excellent Condition with 5,000 miles on it since the build. It was built for a combination of old Flat-Fender with modern running gear, to be capable off-road without fear of breakage. It has:
Chevy 283 V-8 Stock Spec Motor, 2 Barrel Rochester Carburetor, 1 Wire 55 amp Alternator, 12v System, 4 Core Radiator (Built for Reliability and Mileage; not massive horsepower)
4 Stick Drive Train:
3 speed T-90 Transmission
Hi/Lo Overdrive
Front Differential Lock
Rear Differential Lock
New U Joints
Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26,999.
Chad spotted this tame looking M-38 with a 5.3L LS engine.
Selling a 1950 Willys M38 Korean War era Army Jeep. Recently finished the frame off restoration. This vehicle has approximately 2000 miles on it. All reasonable offers considered. This Jeep is like new. It runs great and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It gets a lot of attention and thumbs up driving down the road.
– New windshield frame
– New glass
– New seat frames
– New seat cushions
– Saginaw power steering upgrade. New steering box with Advance Adapters steering kit.
– New 16″ steel wheels
– New radial all-terrain tires
– Four wheel disc brake upgrade
– New master cylinder
– New brake lines Continue reading
Richard’s selling his rebuilt CJ-5.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-jeep-cj-renegade/6930408152.html
“I have a 1974 CJ5 Jeep Renegade for sale. I completely rebuilt this ground-up. All new brake components, including e-brake. V8 304, power steering. New fiberglass tub Rhino-lined inside and out. All gauges replaced, original odometer read 62000 now it shows 1313. Turn-key, ready to drive. Serious inquiries only”
Jordan spotted this trailer for sale.
“Trsiler is a 1940s Jeep made civilian trailer has original vin plate. But is registered as homemade to make it eaiser to get tags 6ft long by 4ft wide. Not including the tounge. Has a jerry can mount in the front , and comes with 2 jerry cans the old metal style. New wireing harness. Tailgate needs new hinges but I have ready to install but havnt had time.shes old and has rust but still handles great”
Jon spotted these jeep parts in a Quebec ad. The ad price is “Free” but I think the seller is actually looking to sell them.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/204302240464715/
“Ask for price Diff is Dana 44 I have 6 of each before and back”
This project includes an overdrive.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/star-1961-willys/6930539479.html
“1961 Willy’s Jeep
Chevy2 4 cylinder
3 speed with overdrive
Project Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Not sure how much value is here.
“Project
Pink in hand
on none op”
No updates today. They’ll resume Thursday morning.
We spent all day yesterday driving. Thankfully, the skies were beautiful and the temps moderate. A perfect day for towing.
I can’t see General MacArthur too well.
View all the information on eBay
“1950 Korea General MacArthur Jeep Convoy Road to Yongdungpo 8×10 Orig News Photo”
Rusty awaiting his chariot .. he had to wait longer than we anticipated.
Let me start by saying that I’ve rented U-Haul trucks, trailers and dollies in the past without issue. So, I guess it was my turn …
I picked up the trailer in Pasco at 8:00. They were quick to get it hooked up for me, so quick that they didn’t hand me any damage sheet. Just in case, I figured I’d take a quick look at the trailer to see if there was any damage. It was good that I did, because I saw a bent light.
To be honest, I didn’t check it all that closely (I figured that’s what U-Haul is supposed to do when a trailer it turned in at a U-Haul location). So, I snapped a pic to record the damage just in case.`
Apparently, the Pasco location does NOT check their trailers closely, because when we arrived in Renton (3 hours later) Ann took a closer look at the light and found it was broken. We thought about just zip tying it in place, but felt that, given the length of the trip, we ought to get it properly repaired.
After a couple calls and a visit to the U-Haul website, I finally got through to a U-Haul rep. He was great. He promised someone would arrive in an hour. To U-Haul’s credit, a tow truck driver named Richard from Lynn’s Towing arrived on time, but he didn’t have the parts to fix the trailer. Richard, a forty year tow truck veteran, said I’d need to swap the trailer. He suggested I call U-Haul and tell them I needed a new trailer.
Well, after a couple phone calls, I found myself transferred to a dead phone line. Sigh.
However, while I ran into an awkward call system, Richard didn’t waste any time. He got himself connected with a local U-Haul to explain what happened. Then, he organized another tow truck driver to pickup our trailer, take it back to U-Haul and bring back a new trailer. This was all done as I was holding on the phone with U-Haul. Soon, Richardhad it all taken care of and he told me to hang up the phone.
So, instead of spending the night in Spokane, we spent the night in Renton, then headed out early this morning.
U-Haul’s slogan used to be “Adventure in Moving”. Yesterday, the company lived up to that for sure!
Joe shared these pics from the Fort Miles Living-History Group (261st Coast Artillery/1252d Service Command) participation in Bethany Beach, Delaware’s, Independence Day parade. The pics were taken in the parade form-up area. The group included both WWII & Post-War military vehicles.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(06/25/2018) It’s a custom build.
“This is an “oldie but goody.” It is a one of a kind, because I built it to do the Montana and Utah trails. It has everything:
Frame: CJ5, after market 2A body, Chev 4.3 fuel injected, Ford T18 transmission, model 20 transfer case with lower gears, 30 front end, 44 rear end, 4.88 gears, ARB lockers (front and back), power steering, power brakes, OME suspension, adjustable shocks. I have a new top still in the box.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(03/08/2019) It’s done a couple cross country drives.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/atq/d/colorado-springs-1947-willies-cj2a/6926013576.html
“Painted Blue, the passenger side window is broken, fuel leak off of the carburetor. Vehicle runs.
Fuel Capacity: 10 1/2 Gal.
Transmission: T-90
Transfer case: Dana 18
Front Axle: Dana 25
Rear Axle: Dana 41
Wheelbase: 80” (203 cm.)
Other: 2-Piece Windshield, Tailgate”
