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This video circa 1969 shows a Contra Costa Jeepers trip on the Barrett Lake Trail in California.
My son bought me The Oregon Trailer: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck for my birthday. I just finished reading it and really enjoyed it.
The book’s author, Rinker Buck, is a New England columnist who decided he wanted to do a crazyass (his description) thing: drive the Oregon trail in a covered wagon. To my surprise, it turns out that, despite all the Oregon Trail re-enactments, there had been no documented drive of a wagon from Missouri to Oregon since 1910 when Ezra Meeker did it at the age of 80 (Ezra’s credited with igniting interest in saving the trail back in the early 1900s). So, in 2011, Rinker and his brother Nick (along with Nick’s Jack Russel Terrier Olive Oyl) set out for Oregon with a 3-mule team, a wagon, and a trailer.
As Rinker shares the success and failures of his adventure, he also delves into the history of wagons, pioneer emigrants, famous landmarks, and important events that have shaped the trail.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28.
Here’s a good price on some 1960s Four Wheeler magazines (currently $28.49 w/ free shipping). I’d buy the lot myself, but it appears I have all of them.
“All of these magazines have been 3-hole punched, previously stored in a binder. The magazines show to be used with edge and corner wear. Some of the covers exhibit crinkling and all of them show some degree of age wear. Several of the magazines have address labels. Some of the magazines are curled at the binding edge from being in a notebook binder for years. The insides look to be clean without markings.”
Looks trail ready.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/408433563212039/
“1953 Willy’s Jeep • 350 GM crate motor – less than 5000 miles • Holley truck avenger carb • Aluminum radiator w/ electric fan • SM 465 4 speed transmission • Dana 20 transfer case – twin stick • Heavy duty skid plate • 1970 jeep chassis • Dana 30 front • Dana 44 rear • Detroit lockers front & rear w/ 4:88 gears • Saginaw power steering • Painless Wiring Harness • No leaks • New brakes • Near rear shocks • New wheels and tires – Goodyear MT/R 32 x 11.5 R15 Will also include a set of TSL boggers on chrome wheels – 33 x 14 R15 • Newer Bestop soft top • Bestop bikini top • Nice roll cage • Standard 10 gal fuel tank under drivers seat • 20 gal fuel cell plumbed with a 3 way valve so you can switch tanks on the fly • Raptor lined tub • Autometer phantom gauges • New headlights w/ H4 style bulbs • 4 LED pods mounted but not yet wired • Uniden CB • Optima Yellow top battery with kill switch • Smittybilt winch – 9500lb w/ synthetic rope This is a fun Jeep with enough power to scare you but it’s still able to crawl through the trails.”
Lots of mods. Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/261439608077952/
“283 small block Chevy .. warn 4 speed .. bran new 35 in tires .. power disk brakes r being installed right now .. location is lake havasu .. text me for more info.. open to trades .. I could use a nice skid steer or lil tractor”
UPDATE: Pics now provided. Looks like a good price.
https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/d/marlborough-1950-willys-jeep-cj3a/6924227321.html
“1950 Willy’s CJ3A Jeep. Serial number 40935. Needs restoration. $1,000 or best offer”
Looks in good shape.
https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/d/wellfleet-1949-willys-jeepster/6917452694.html
“new price …this restoration just completed…new floors,new interior and uoholstry and paint
original 4 cyl go devil engine has a new,..water pump..oil pump and hoses..new tires
3 speed tranny on column…..brakes ,suspension,clutch,..all in fine smooth running condition.
this Jeepster is a rare find ! only 2960 produced in 1949
last phayton body made in US
New paint is a deep cranberry red with a cream colored accent band
All chrome is in good condition…new white convertible top makes her ready for summer fun…car shows and parades..drives to the beach”
TJ shared this one. Needs a little more work to be finished.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/gpw/2288374.html
“Date of Delivery 1/19/43.
1942 Ford GPW, I worked at Sarafan Auto Parts (Spring Valley NY) in the 80s and 80% restored the GPW with many NOS parts, new tires and an engine rebuild but never finished it. It needs some love (work) to put it over the line
Most everything is there, including canvas top. Gas tank is the only major missing part. Hood and left fender have surface rust. Seat cushions are reproductions, but I have the original spring and straw cushions (covers are unusable.)
Unique parts include tow bar and maintenance chart holder (under hood), lots of “F” parts, extra split wheels, $4000 of extra T-84 parts (see list — NOS and used) and more.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Engine runs, but smokes.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Rolling chassis. Frame is in excellent condition with no rust at all. Good axles, transmission and transfer case. Engine runs but smokes badly. Steering column is included but not in pictures. Very complete just removed the body for another project.”
If the price is real, there’s value here.
https://oneonta.craigslist.org/cto/d/walton-jeep/6919258731.html
“Old ass Jeep! Will
Run with a little TLC,,,
come get it”
Jeep is in Louisiana, but seller can bring to parts of Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2368594636496177/
“Selling my cj2a. Got it on a trade and had intentions of bringing it back to life! Don’t really have any time and have another.. body is okay, bay is pretty clean, we got the motor to turn over before I deployed and haven’t had a chance to work on it sense. Newish tires, needs an air filter, and battery (swapped to 12v) Clean tx title! Jeep is with me n louisiana but can bring it back to tx”
Not sure how much value is here, but not too many Zebra-painted jeeps out there.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/pine-bush-jeep-willy-cj5-jungle-habitat/6924969635.html
“Jungle Habitat CJ5 painted zebra color. Was a old military Jeep
No motor and tranny
Soild frame
As is it With BILL OF SALE !”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(04/23/2019) Needs some wiring.
“1946 Jeep Willy with a 289 V8. Currently not wired but have new wiring on hand. Manual tranny. It’s been sitting for some time as you can see.”
Looks like a good price. No title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2410151385674937/
1949 willys jeep it is locked up front and rear with 5.38s it has a 4.3l throttle body injected v6 with a t350 trans disc brakes all the way around warn upright winch asking 4,500 obo i unfortunately do not have the title but do have paperwork showing bill of sale motivated to sell just don’t have the time for it anymore”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
Jordan spotted this one. Looks like a good price.
“For sale 1948 Willys Jeep runs excellent clear title four-wheel-drive works perfect a lot of extra parts”
I didn’t know much about Jamie Farr (Klinger on the show M*A*S*H) and his connection with jeeps. Here’s an interesting story about him in Motor Authority.
This vehicle, dubbed a “Super” Jeep, was featured on the cover of Mechanic Illustrated magazine in April of 1968. Unfortunately, the article provides very little information. Hopefully, this is still sitting in someones garage, somewhere.
Charles Bachman wrote a testimonial for Willys-Overland for his Parkhurst Motors company out of Syracuse, New York. The accompanying photo is interesting as it has a mid-mounted spare tire.
Another installment of my series on how to assemble Koenig stuff. These instructions help guide the installation of a Koenig 3J90 bed extender.
Chuck shared this customized and stretched truck. It’s expensive, but it would be even more expensive if you had to build it your self.
http://nfiempire.v12soft.com/cars/12030894
This 1955 Jeep Willys Truck is a ONE OF A KIND, you will NEVER find one like this again. This beauty was completely CUSTOM BUILT! The truck combines the iconic look of the Willys with modern touches of the 1999 GMC 3500.
The frame of the truck is from a 1999 GMC Silverado 3500 dually. The body of the Willys was elongated to fit the Dually frame, with all original Willys parts. The interior was completely restore with Buick Rivieria front seats, and custom built bench seats in the rear.
This truck was built, to tow like a 3500 and daily drive like a GMC. You won’t believe how smooth the ride is!
This build took over 1.5 years and involved over $110,000 invested.
Features:
– Garage Kept
– Never seen snow or rain
– Complete Custom Build
– 454 V8 Engine
– Custom Paint
– Buick Riviera Front Seats
– Custom Built Bench Seats in the Rear
– 1999 GMC Silverado 3500 Dually Frame
– Dash is from the 1999 GMC
– Power Steering
– AC
– Heat
– Tow Package
– Tow Brake
– AM/FM”
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Tom shared this 3B. The hood scoops(?) are an interested addition.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/456856098446099/
“1957 Jeep CJ3B runs good 4cylinder fun to drive solid body”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $23,999.
Chuck shared this nice looking Nissan Patrol. Strangely, it has a Utah plate on the front and an NC plate on the back.
“The Nissan Patrol’s legend was shaped by drivers in some of the world’s most inhospitable places. It quickly built its reputation as a tough, reliable and innovative addition to the motoring industry. This real man’s truck became iconic, lauded for its tough nature and undying loyalty to those who drove it.
This is one truck that people will stop, turn around and come back to look at it. They have never seen one in their life. I get more reactions from this truck than from my two previous Toyota Land Cruisers – FJ40 and FJ43. One thing I can say for sure is that the build quality and the ride are way better than the Toyota FJ40. The Nissan Patrol was a very expensive truck back when it came out, more expensive than the Toyota.
This particular truck is a very rare long wheel base version that never came to the States, with a 4-speed manual transmission (a lot only came with 3-speed). The manual steering is superb compared to the FJ40; it is very easy to maneuver this truck. The 4×4 works great.
The odometer currently reads 66,000 kms or 41,000 miles, but it probably turned over once, so I woud assume it has 166,000 kms or 103,000 miles. This classic 4×4 starts up with the first turn of the key and purrs like a kitten. The 4.0L inline 6-cylinder engine is smoother and stronger than the competition. This vehicle was legally imported from South America.”
Has lots of modifications.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/weimar-1953-jeep-willy/6920912032.html
“1953 Willy 3B custom built 2, 175 miles
Stretched to 93″ wheel base
350 Chevy Throttle body injection
NP 205 twin stick transfer case
SM 465 transmission
Power steering
Dana 60 rear, Dana 44 Front
Warn Hubs
Aluminum radiator with fan
Fully boxed frame
38.5×14.5×16.5 Super Swampers
Clean Title in hand”
Has a V8.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/piedmont-1963-willys-jeep-4×4-pickup/6923407209.html
“1963 Willys Jeep 4X4 Pickup, 1/2 ton, 327 Chev Eng otherwise stock, 3spd manual trans, new tires, 4X4 works good, solid body, no rust in the bed floor,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
I imagine there are not too many trucks left along the beaches of Southern California.
“I’m selling my 1959 Willys Truck to make room for another project car. I has a Chevy 350 mated to a Borgwarner T-10 4 speed manual transmission and original 2 speed transfer case. Locking hubs work well, engine runs great and it has been very reliable. Has a couple spots of rust here and there but is very solid.”
