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1953? Custom Narrow Flattie Lake Havasu City, AZ $38,000

November 1, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Built, but never tested, as a Class 10 race jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2415537518786990/

“Street Legal Score Certified Class10 Jeep (Never racer only tested) One of a kind selling at less than 1/2 price of build including new 14’ trailer. Powered by a Bernie Bergman built 2164 VW mid engine. VW Paradise built bus transmission with mendeola linkage Race radio, ouch to talk helmet, helmet air, Lowrance GPS sy system and lots of spare parts. Complete set of beadlock rime and tires, cv joints, boots, axels, two exhaust systems and much more. Will include 5 nights stay at a Colorado cabin in Pikes Peak area gold metal fishing. (See last photos)”

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1947 Militarized CJ-2A Middletown, NY $3200

November 1, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Hardtop, Militarized, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Thanks to Roger Martin for sharing this customized 2A.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1620629622213389/

“This is my dad’s 1947 Willy’s CJ2A. He put an original military grill on it, bolted on simulated body armor, and installed military wheels and a pedestal mount for a completely fake, but very realistic all steel 1917 machine gun model (not included unless you buy the 1917 also). He used this jeep for WW2 reenactments, mainly in the 1980s and early 1990s. He recently passed and we are selling it. It was last driving in 2018 when it was parked and does not currently run.

Frame is good needs body work. I assume the purchaser will unbolt and remove the fake armor (wood) and restore it. I will include the original 7 slot grill and headlight assembly and the original tailgate. I will also include the original passenger seat, which will need to be redone. There is no title and my dad has owned this jeep since the early 1970s. It was always garaged. $3200 or best offer. Yes, the 1917 reproduction model is available. It is a model, it is not real, nor does it function in any way. It’s a dummy.”

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1952 CJ-3A Buckeye, AZ Sold

November 1, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: Odd Body, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Update: **Sold** Was $3500.

Here’s a stretched one with a Toyota chassis.

“1952 willy’s jeep. Runs drives and stops good, 318 Mopar motor with 3 speed automatic transmission and a 205 transfer case, stretched 8 inches sitting on an 80s toyota chassis. Comes with extra seats that are in better shape. Definitely built for an offroad toy.”

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Year? Crawler Maryville, TN $8000

October 20, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: 4door, Crawler, Fiberglass, Odd Body, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/14/2024) Here’s an unusual 4-seat crawler.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3741561226108106

“Fiberglass willys cj2a body stretched to 4 seater.
2002 Chevy 5.3 LS truck motor. Runs very well. Great oil pressure. New bearings and seals.
Turbo 350 manual valve body trans with B&M sport shifter. Shifts firm, new fluid and filter.
NP203/205 doubler, with off-road designs adapter plate. Brand new install.. never wheeled with it.
GM Dana 60s, 456 gears spooled front and rear.
Front dana 60 has ECGS drive slugs and 35 spline outers. Brand new never wheeled.
Brand new 1410 u joints on custom square tube driveshafts, brand new never wheeled.
42” bias ply TSLs on 15” weld on bead locks. All hold air all about 75% life left.
Warn 8274 winch with synthetic line.
Brand new;
Calipers front and rear.
Jb custom fab triple shifter
All universal joints are new.
Just spent over 3k building and installing the doubler. Haven’t wheeled it yet but I drove it around the house and it works great.
Very simple very bulletproof rig. Can buy parts at almost any parts store to fix it. ”

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1951 3-Door Wagon Little Rock, AR $3000

October 16, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Features, Willys Wagons • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000

(07/01/2023) While it has three doors, according to the seller it does not appear to be a hyrail or Fairmont build. So, the history of it isn’t clear.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2011764609239464

“Very rare 1951 Willys wagon with the third door passenger side. It’s not a railroad. Or Fairmont built There are no holes in the floor for the towers. so if you know anybody or any company who needs a Sema build that was my plans”

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1955 Custom Wood Truck Medford, OR $4900

October 11, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Willys Trucks, Wood bodies • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an interesting build. The wood work looks well done.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1217978952752402/

“1955 Willys Pickup customized from Willys Jeep Station Wagon, 1978 Corvette 327, 1982 GMC S10 Chassis, & T5 Transmission

This unique vehicle combines the classic charm of a ‘55 Willys with the beauty of a woody wagon, and powered by a completely rebuilt 327 engine.

The concept and work has been done by a lifelong craftsman and classic car restorer/enthusiast. This project took careful planning and hundreds of meticulous hours, over a span of eight years.

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1977 Stretched CJ-5 Middletown, OH $12,500

September 14, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: Odd Body, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/30/2024) Here’s a modified CJ-5 that’s sometimes used as a hearse.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1142904690132757

“A heavily modified CJ5 ,, extended about 5’ ,, fully done and ready for use as a hearse , or a pickup. 4.2 engine, 3 speed stick , 4 wheel drive, lock out hubs ,, several new parts”

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1958 CJ-5 w/ Trailer Paris, IL $10,000

September 14, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Features, trailer • TAGS: Lengthened, Nice, Odd Body, Tour-Jeep. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available. Here’s some additional information on the lengths of the jeep and trail.

Jeep is 18′
Trailer is 14′
Plus 5′ for the trailer tongue.
Grand total of 37′ long

(07/18/2024) Scott’s selling this unique combo nicknamed “Long Jeep”. The CJ-5 is stretched and includes a trailer for ferrying additional people. Email Scott at scottingrum @ reagan.com (remove spaces around the @) or via his cell at 217 712 0097

“Operation Long Jeep is for sale. It is a 1958 CJ5 stretched with matching Jeep-themed trailer for moving people. The 4 cyl F head runs great. The 4WD works great and there are dual rear wheels. It includes a the framing to install a canvas top on the jeep, but no canvas top is included.”

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1953 CJ-3A/Truck Lanesborough, MA $15,000

August 27, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, DJ-3A • TAGS: CJ2A-Truck, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Andy shared this custom rig. Listed as a 1953 CJ-3A, it appears the body was formerly a DJ-3A (mostly likely a 1956 based on the 0-8 speedometer). It also has a DJ-3A convertible windshield.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1406853096655136

“1953 CJ3A Truck, lots of new parts, recent build, Drivetrain is Buick 225 v6 Dauntless Oddfire out of a 1960’s CJ5. Starts, runs, and drives good, will go 65, 4×4 high low with locking hubs, rear PTO winch, very cool head turner. NY transferable registration, looking for offers cash or check. Not really looking for trades except Ford Broncos or sick rat rods, diesel trucks. $15,000 or best offer, I’ll drive it to your house”

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Year? Flattie Tillamook, OR $2500

July 30, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: Half-Top, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.

(12/14/2023) Doesn’t run. Listed as a 1942, the grille and hood are civilian.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666269174974684

“1942 agra jeep tow truck, PTO winch system. It’s been sitting long time doesn’t run fully welded cab with doors tow hitch. I have the tow bar for the back for the tow truck part. No I will not trade.”

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1949 ‘Budson’ Lebanon, OR $6500

July 10, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: This is back up for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791397446461376

“Introducing the Budson! Project custom 1948 Willies Wagon, Chrysler 225 slant 6, 3 speed manual, Dana 18, power brakes. Runs pretty good, moves around the yard, needs wheel cylinders before it could be on the road, shoes looked good. Good tires on 15in rims, new battery and fuel pump. Got it in trade a bit ago, and I just can’t seem myself ever wheeling it like I want to. Needs some work, but I don’t think it would take much to get it on the road. If you look up “Willies Budson”, you can find an old post about it detailing a bit more about all the pieces it has. Clean title in hand, located in Lebanon, OR. $6500, or maybe a partial trade for a street legal dual sport motorcycle like a Yamaha TW200 or a Jeep J-pickup.”

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1941? GPW? Mondovi, MN No Price

July 10, 2024 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: Hardtop, Odd Body, suicide doors. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Seller has been told this is worth quite a bit ($25k). I’m less sure about that evaluation. I see nothing to suggest it is a 1941 FORD GP.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000262291479934

“1941 Ford Jeep; was an MP Jeep tricked out by the army Corp of engineers. Rebuilt 2000 miles ago by Max-Bilt. Looking to trade for older FJ, $15000 to $20000 or best offer. Also interested in trading for a 30HP or skid steer, or anything else interesting. Was told by Max-Bilt Off-Road that it’s worth $25000 without plow, and plow is not included. Currently camo paint.”

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1946 CJ-2A-Tractor Medina, OH $6000

July 7, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.

(06/09/2024) Roger Martin shared this oddball build. I wish the pics were a little clearer.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694988399351648

“Custom Massey Harrison 1946 Willis drive train all Custom 4×4 works starts drives and stop head turner vary nice jeep and really fun driver”

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Unusual DJ-3A Hardtop Modification

July 4, 2024 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features • TAGS: bed-extension, Hardtop, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Tim shared this pic on Facebook (not for sale). It shows a jeep with a DJ-3A body and, possibly, a CJ-5 hardtop, both with a custom extension, atop a four wheel drive chassis. He plans to talk to the owner to learn more about it.

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1952 Custom Wagon Fortuna, CA $11,500

June 24, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: Nice, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,500.

(04/12/2013) It reminds me of the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour wagons.

“Willys 2 door wagon converted to Surry. 4cyl. F engine 4×4 converted to12v. 3 speed overdrive new tires needs nothing. Also comes with rear enclosure for back that matches top. Very fun always garaged. Price is O.B.O. will accept best cash offer. if its posted its for sake no b.s. no tirekickers”

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275285585513826/

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1952 Truck Fountain Hills, AZ $2500

June 24, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This might make an interesting build. Andy shared this one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643107610824073

“A willys pickup converted to a roadster pickup with a jeepster split windshield on a 4×4 chassis, no running gear, cab & bed***have 4 fenders, hood grille, tailgate & all panels ,***NO TITLE* BOS ONLY *** blue frt clip is SOLD ** ANXIOUS SELLER”

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1975 Odd Jeep Riverside, WA $1000

June 9, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: Mower, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This odd thing includes an original sticker indicating it was sold by Sahlberg Equipment out of the Seattle area. At first I thought it was some kind of Hi-Way mower?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341978032328401/

“Weird and rare jeep 4.2L (258) straight 6. Ran when parked 2 years ago Non running project Has title. Need a trailer or work out a way to tow it. Pm with questions”

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Year? Truck Boise, ID $50,000

May 29, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: Nice, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $50,000.

(02/02/2024) Mike shared this modified truck with some nicely done work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240318725741790/

“Custom pickup, built LS 5.3 motor,4l60e trans, air conditioning, electric windows, Custom fleetside bed, Custom chassis with independent frt suspension, narrowed rear-end with coilovers.”

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“Streamlined” Jeeps From the Pacific

May 27, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Sedan-jeep • TAGS: Odd Body, Popular-Mechanics. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE II: Here’s another, similar ‘streamlined’ jeep posted by Mike Haines on Facebook. Note that this one appears to use a standard windshield and, thus, has a flatter cowl than the ones seen below:

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UPDATE FROM Jan 7, 2021: This post has been updated with a better version of the video:

The photos below are snapshots from the above video. They resemble the jeep shown below that was built by Wayne K. Pike. It was built by members of the 9th Service Squadron at the 13th Army Air Base on the island of Moratai. Note that it has a chrome/stainless trim strip absent from the car featured in the Popular Mechanics article below.

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ORIGINAL POST FEBRUARY 11, 2013: You can view the entire Popular Mechanics’ issue on Google.

Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 6 Streamlined Jeep

Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 72 Jeep with Odd Body

Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 77 Men using Jeep like a plow horse

Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 73 Men us jeep to fix propeller

Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 70 Fixing Jeep Frame

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Custom Wagon Build San Tan Valley, AZ $14,500

May 27, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

It’s not clear to me if the price includes the trailer or not.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1087608242297952/

“1954 Willys Wagon – Custom Build
Built by 4 Wheelers Supply in Phoenix with some later mods done by current owner.

✔️Crate GM Performance 350 385hp ($7400 current GM cost) less than 700 miles Holley Double Pumper, Ram Horns, Ron Davis Radiator, MSD ignition
✔️Th350 fresh rebuild, reverse manual valve body, all Hughes parts
✔️205 fresh rebuild
✔️Dana 44 with 4:88, chromoly axles, Detroit True Track
✔️Rear 9.5” 14 Bolt 33 spline, Detroit Locker 4:88
✔️Deep PRP Suspension Seats
✔️Art Carr Shifter
✔️30 Gallon cell
✔️35” BFG Crawlers
✔️YJ Rubican Express 1.5” spring over
✔️Bilstein Shocks
✔️Warn Winch (new)
✔️Car trailer available separately
✔️Whole pallet of spare parts
✔️Steering Quickener with disconnect steering wheel
✔️Wipers, horn, turn signals, mirrors
✔️Custom Roof Rack

Car hauler available to make a package deal.
San Tan Valley, AZ
Location is approximate”

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1954 X-98 Prototype Clone Dacula, GA eBay

May 20, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, CJ5, Other 4x4s • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The buy-it-now price is $23,000. This jeep lacks a title.

View all the information on eBay

“Note: This Jeep does not have a title. It will be sold with a bill of sale only based on engine number – MD 65930. Don’t read any further if you can’t deal with buying it on a bill of sale only. Getting a title is possible through a title company or through the DMV in your state once you purchase it depending on the laws in your state.

Offered for sale is a one-of-a-kind clone of the infamous Willys 1950 X-98 prototype. This type jeep was never mass produced as it was a transitional jeep Willys proposed in1950 with new hood lines to accommodate the overhead valve F-Head engine. Only a handful of originals were built with no known survivors. This project was completed in 2023 and was recently featured in the Fall 2023 edition of “The Dispatcher” Magazine. I built this jeep based on the work of Bob Westerman who also recreated this missing link in early jeep evolution – our two are the only two working models known to exist today. For more info. See: https://cj3b.info/X98.html

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1960 CJ-5 Hodgenville, KY $1500

May 4, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This jeep has some odd fenders. It also appears to have some Huffman hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/955487329633405

“Done up as a “army prop”. Has a military hood but it is a Civillian Jeep. Clean Tennesee Title 4cyl Motor is unknown. Frame has rust on front crossmember near steering linkage. Transmission doesn’t seem to shift at all. Trans crossmember is out of it. This is a TOTAL PROJECT that does not run, stop or steer. Don’t ask dumb questions. That’s why it’s priced so low. All four tires hold air and it will roll in a straight line. I can help you pull it up onto a trailer. Would be great for a mini golf course prop or yard art. Make a rat rod, fully restore it, let it sit in your yard, use it in a low budget movie, it can be yours for $1500 cash”

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1948 CJ-2A Salisbury, PA Auction May 4th

May 1, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Odd Body, Soft-Top, Windshield. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This auction will be held at 3276 Springs Hill Rd Salisbury Pa (At The Springs Shop) on May 4th. The top and rear cover look custom. At first I thought the windshield was a CJ-3A, but the round arms suggest it may have been a modified 2A or military windshield. The jeep appears to included a plow.

https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3919791.html

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1946 2A/YJ Chassis Cartersville, GA $3250

April 27, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Odd Body, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The 2A body is atop a YJ chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2370441436495299

“1946 Willy’s on a YJ chassis. 4 cylinder 2.5 5 speed manual 4×4 It has a Clean GA title This a definitely a project but it will still crank up and drive . Open to trades for other vehicles especially if they have manual transmissions / or are classics”

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CJ-5-Truck Cromwell, CT $1600

April 25, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: CJ2A-Truck, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an odd, but hardly looking project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/625566673088155

“Nice older Jeep project 4×4 works has a 6 cylinder engine with manual transmission, needs work on the brakes, new battery, tune up, you must bring a trailer, you cannot drive it home, dump body works, come use it for hauling wood.”

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