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1958 FC-150 Birmingham, AL eBay

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It runs and drives, but doesn’t stop. No title.

“as far as I can tell this is a 1958 Jeep Fc 150 forward control truck that someone has taken the bed off and put a boom on it runs and drives, the 4wd drive works good also, it is rusty but would make a great woods toy, has Dana 44s it has plenty of torque, in four low it will about snap your neck! Great for a hunting club. Selling as is no warranties, with Bill Of Sale only! Thanks for looking make me an offer.
Runs and drives but brakes don’t work!”

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1963 FC-170 Wrecker Cannon Falls, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This looks like a nice rig.

” Up for Auction is a 1963 FC-170 wrecker. I’ve decided it was time to let someone else have some fun with this very unique piece of Jeep history. Everything works on the truck. It’s been in the shed for the last 6 years only taken out one or twice during the summer to cruise around a little It runs and drives. This last winter was not good when I opened the shed in the spring I found that the two side windows cracked and something dinged the cab, it will need a tune up as it runs a little rough.”

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1953 Truck Salina, KS **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250.

(07/28/2015) This has an interesting rear. For some reason it has the PTO bar in back?

“My dad’s 53 Willy 4X4 , straight six “Super Hurricane” 4 speed manual, hi lo transfercase. It does run but needs brake work and a few odds and ends tiddy-ed up. It has a winch mount in front and in the bed of the truck; along with a gin pole setup. We rebuilt this many years ago from the radiator to the tailpipe and used to take it to Colorado to use on trails or general running around while camping. It has a few modifications for the trails but for the most part it is stock.
Make me an offer”

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1945 Photo of Custom Wrecker Jeep on eBay

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I wish the photo showed the whole wrecker.

“1945- U.S. troops sit in the “jeep wrecker” they created and with which they tow in jeeps that have run into trouble  on the Western Front.”

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1946 CJ-2A Waldwick, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.

Great tow setup.

1946 Willy’s CJ2A serial# 61128 clear NJ title Runs good (drove it today) flat head 4 engine 4 wheel drive with high and low. 3 speed trans with floor shifter with separate PTO, Ramsey winch on rear that runs a rare tow boom. Also has a western snowplow from the 1950’s the runs off a hydraulic pump plow has some rust. Converted to 12 volts for easier starts. steel half cab with doors and a tiger top soft top with doors also included. Has heater and directional ,Tow bar and steel canoe rack. There is some rust on body but looks good, solid frame 100% complete and everything works 16*6 ndt tires and spare. This is not a restoration original body and engine $5800 obo”

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1955 Tow Truck Merrill, MI $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/14/2014) Runs. It’s worth a look.

“1955 Willys wrecker, great shape for being 60Years old!
Good running 350 chevy.
4X4 3speed. cool one of a kind project!
Consider trades, may add cash for the right one.

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/4944502066.html

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1962 CJ-6 Wrecker East Haddam, CT **Status Unknown**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-6, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $54,000.

Mark just listed Brian’s unique CJ-6 at sellajeep.com.

“Another vehicle from the collection of Brian Hainer, long time restorer and collector. This jeep was restored to original condition as a garage service jeep. It has the original 4 cylinder, hurricane engine, T-98 transmission, model 70 dual rear wheel rear end, twin stick pto shifter to control front winch, rear wrecker winch, mid mount compressor. Also equipped with a pto adapter and a modern overdrive unit. Every last item on this jeep was completely disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt with mostly nos parts. I can go on and on about all the little details so if you are interested contact me and we can go over it in more detail. Over 3000 man hours and $75K in rebuild of this one of a kind vehicle”

 
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1962 Wrecker Truck Plympton, MA $2500

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Craig forwarded this wrecker/ snow plow combo. I bet this doesn’t last long. No title.

“Original factory made Willys Wrecker with Well-Built body.
Equipped with a Fisher power angling snowplow.
No title.”

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/4982144050.html

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1957 Truck and 1962 Tow Truck Antioch, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This auction is for two trucks. The ’57 is apart, but has a title, while the tow truck doesn’t have a title.

“Auction is for a 1957 Willys Pickup, with clear title, that is in pieces however you will receive at no additional cost a Really cool Willys Pickup/Tow Truck. This is a project that needs some finishing touches however most of the heavy lifting is already done. Pretty solid however the cab has had some repairs that are less than perfect. Serial number for the Tow Truck is 55268 70575. Most of what I did was major mechanical…new timing chain and gears, new electronic distributor, rebuilt carburetor, new clutch and pressure plate with turned flywheel, new speedometer cable.

* used some parts from a 1957 pickup that will also be included in the sale, specifically the T-90 trans and cross member as well as the wiper motor. Truck runs great, clutch is smooth as silk. Needs new front windshield, tail lights and other minor finishing touches. This is as close to original as it gets…she isn’t fast and drives like she’s 50 years old but it is really cool. You will receive clear title for the 1957 and all remaining parts from the 57..cab, frame, axles, etc. The Ramsey pto isn’t hooked up but is included as well as the drive shaft to the winch. Front pusher bumper and plow included. The plow pump needs an adjustment to the check valve as it doesn’t always stay up. You will also receive a brand new radiator and plastic gas tank however the ones in the truck are fine. Buyer could use the Tow Truck as parts Truck to refurbish the 1957…just a thought.”

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Wrecker from Jack Tipple Motors

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UPDATE: Paul Barry shared some photos of the truck shown below. The hamilton toy wrecker is cute.

Paul wrote, I kept asking about the tow truck. I guess the owners got tired of me asking and said if I wanted the tow truck I had to buy all the Willys stuff left over from the dealership. Shucks!

The story behind the truck is it was ordered from Toledo with a Canfield wrecker and was delivered in 1955 along with a new CJ-5. The truck arrived in red primer, as it was to be painted the yellow and blue AAA colors, the business was a AAA station since 1927. The pair of jeeps arrived very late at night and as was the custom the transport just dropped them off in front of the store. When morning came, only the CJ-5 was there, no tow truck to be found. I suppose phone calls were made and the truck was supposed to be right in front. Someone came into the station later that morning and said they saw a tow truck stuck in the riverbed back at the crossroads. So they took the old wrecker and recovered the new one In the Eel River (ed note Ferndale is just south of the Eel River). The local hooligans stole the truck and since it was delivered with only a couple gallons of fuel, ran out of gas while “wheeling” it.

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A Ferndale Willys dealer originally used this truck wrecker to tow disabled vehicles. He also used it as a customer demonstration vehicle.

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