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Ramblin Wreck
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Georgia Tech
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Should I take this Jeep? (It's free)
Friend of dad's called up and wants to give us his '53 4x4 Willys Wagon. We had no idea what kind of shape it was in, went to look at it today.
It has very little rust aside from the peeled off chrome. Body is straight except for one spot where it looks like somewhat cut a corner too sharp. It was kept inside until 6 months ago, also the last time it ran. Owner took the carb off to fix it and never did.
All the discoloration on the paint will wash off. Worst thing on the truck is the headliner.
I don't really need another project, as I barely have enough time to spend on my two cruisers. BUT, this thing seems to be like it could be driving with very little work.
Anyone know anything about these? Take it?
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RTmYrW4Veyw/Sk...2/DSC02426.JPG
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'74 FJ40--37 Irocks-32 Bolt 'Locks-SM420-ARB-XD9000i-FJ60 PS-MetalTech Cage
'93 FZJ80-DD-P.T. 4wd-locked-5" lifted-snorkel-bullbar-315 AT's
'53 Willys Wagon
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06-28-09, 06:04 PM
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livin a poor college life
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TAKE IT!!! Willy's Jeeps are SWEET. I wouldn't mind owning one.
BTW- Image fail.
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06-28-09, 06:06 PM
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Mutha f^cker!! 
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"When you go home, tell them of us, and say for your tomorrow, we gave our today." - Kohima Epitaph
_______________1997 FZJ80_______________
*Slee 4" Front/OME863 Rear
*Slee Front control arms
*Slee DIY adjustable panhards
*Slee sliders
*36X13.5R16 IROK radials on AR Black Trenches
*1.5" Trail-Gear spacers
*iToughbook CF74 with GPS etc.
*Sans roofrack, jump/rear seats, lockers.
*Clear lenses abound  (Mot)
*300M horn implants
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06-28-09, 06:09 PM
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Free is good, because free later can fund your cruiser projects 
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06-28-09, 06:09 PM
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Forum Lifer
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[Insert bitch slap]........of course take it dip weed
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06-28-09, 06:11 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Camas, WA USA
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Can't see the pic, but I love the Willys 4wd Wagons, it's not a jeep! I almost had one about 12 years ago, went to look at it, arranged to buy it the next day, owner called to tell me it was stolen that night... :aaargh:
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IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004
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06-28-09, 06:18 PM
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Mudder Truckin'
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Ill come take it if you dont. These Willys wagons are one of my favorites. You gonna let a headliner stop you? - DUDE, grab that thing!!!
I saw a beautiful teal one about 6 months ago on a forest road that had about a 4 inch lift, 33's and a 350 chevy in it. Older guy with his wife. He says people want to buy it off him all the time - me included.
Here is one I found surfing:
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06-28-09, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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OK the pics are up now. Christ thats a beaut!
I'd clean 'er up and then line-x the interior a sand colour and then put in a bamboo floor.
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"When you go home, tell them of us, and say for your tomorrow, we gave our today." - Kohima Epitaph
_______________1997 FZJ80_______________
*Slee 4" Front/OME863 Rear
*Slee Front control arms
*Slee DIY adjustable panhards
*Slee sliders
*36X13.5R16 IROK radials on AR Black Trenches
*1.5" Trail-Gear spacers
*iToughbook CF74 with GPS etc.
*Sans roofrack, jump/rear seats, lockers.
*Clear lenses abound (Mot)
*300M horn implants
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06-28-09, 06:19 PM
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fish fear me
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Naples, Fl
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hell yeah.
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06-28-09, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Fewer and fewer of those left in OEM condition, you should take it.
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06-28-09, 06:30 PM
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Willys Jeep Wagoneers are totally sweet.
My piney neighbor had one when we were kids that had one of those awful big fish decals on the back. It also said "Bluefish" because that was his CB handle. Did alot of surf fishing on the beach in that rig. I can still smell the exhaust fumes coming in .
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06-28-09, 06:32 PM
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You're a dumbass for even making this thread.
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06-28-09, 06:41 PM
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Too big to fail...
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Yes, Mattlock, you should take it. 
Wait, on the other hand, you shouldn't. You should tell the owner you don't have the time for it, but your old pal sisukid does...
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06-28-09, 06:53 PM
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Beagles Rule!
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Take It.
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06-28-09, 07:00 PM
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Does lunyou urinate in a jamocca shake?! Of course you should take it.
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06-28-09, 08:20 PM
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No doubt about it - GET IT!
My pops just picked one up from OR, but the one pictured here seems to be in better shape.
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We would get along like peas and carrots. He'd fish while I drank all his beer and puked on his deck. We would laugh, I'd get punched in the face. We'd laugh some more. I'd swim ashore. Good times.
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06-28-09, 08:24 PM
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flip it...
they are POS, but seem to have a following
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06-28-09, 08:26 PM
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This some kind of sick joke?
Take that S.
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06-28-09, 08:58 PM
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Forum Lifer
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OK, now that the pics are up, I agree with the others... stupid question. If you win a multi-million dollar lottery, are you going to post up on 'mud ask us if you should redeem your winning ticket?
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IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004
1996 Lexus LX 450, 144k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, Slee Blue CC bushings, CDL/Pin 7, LandTank MAF, Powerstop rotors/EBC Green pads/Slee SS brake lines, Slee headlight harness, HIR mod, DIY installed Viper Remote start/alarm system, Mot JDM passenger grab bar, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter
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1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold
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06-28-09, 11:08 PM
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Looks like (another) money pit to me..... Just sayen'
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06-29-09, 12:52 AM
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still solving problems...
Join Date: Oct 2003
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just do it
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06-29-09, 03:30 AM
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You're serious?
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06-29-09, 05:37 AM
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Ramblin Wreck
Join Date: Mar 2003
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No, the question was not completely serious.
After I saw it, there wasn't really any doubt that we should take it, even though our 4 Cruisers already keep me more than busy. Really interested to see if anyone on 'Mud knew much about these. (Parts avail. etc)
I don't need another project, but it became pretty obvious that it probably won't take a ton of work for this thing to be driving around town.
According to the owner, the only things keeping it from running/driving is the carbuerator is off and missing a float pin, and the drivers side e-brake is stuck.
Hopefully going down to pick it up this week. Tough part is going to be getting it on the trailer with a stuck wheel.
Other interesting bit is that Georgia doesn't title vehicles this old. Getting a tag/insurance might be interesting.
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'74 FJ40--37 Irocks-32 Bolt 'Locks-SM420-ARB-XD9000i-FJ60 PS-MetalTech Cage
'93 FZJ80-DD-P.T. 4wd-locked-5" lifted-snorkel-bullbar-315 AT's
'53 Willys Wagon
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06-29-09, 05:41 AM
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Beagles Rule!
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LOL!
This is a Land Cruiser forum so that makes your statement very fitting.
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Looks like (another) money pit to me..... Just sayen'
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06-29-09, 07:01 AM
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fish fear me
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Naples, Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CruisinGA
No, the question was not completely serious.
After I saw it, there wasn't really any doubt that we should take it, even though our 4 Cruisers already keep me more than busy. Really interested to see if anyone on 'Mud knew much about these. (Parts avail. etc)
I don't need another project, but it became pretty obvious that it probably won't take a ton of work for this thing to be driving around town.
According to the owner, the only things keeping it from running/driving is the carbuerator is off and missing a float pin, and the drivers side e-brake is stuck.
Hopefully going down to pick it up this week. Tough part is going to be getting it on the trailer with a stuck wheel.
Other interesting bit is that Georgia doesn't title vehicles this old. Getting a tag/insurance might be interesting.
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get a bill of sale baily, I think that's all you need, I realize it's free but if he's the ;ast registered owner get something. Years ago Trucks did a build up on one of those, came out kinda redneck cool.
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06-29-09, 08:05 AM
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Forum Lifer
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 ok
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Originally Posted by stinkyfj60
flip it...
they are POS, but seem to have a following
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06-29-09, 08:22 AM
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Ramblin Wreck
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fsusteve
get a bill of sale baily, I think that's all you need, I realize it's free but if he's the ;ast registered owner get something. Years ago Trucks did a build up on one of those, came out kinda redneck cool.
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That's what the owner told us. He never bothered to tag it, as he just kept it on a farm, but we'll have to.
It was titled and tag'ed in Tennesee in the 80's, I have that title, and last tag'ed in GA in 87 or 88, still have that tag.
Looking forward to (slowly) cruising around in this thing.
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'74 FJ40--37 Irocks-32 Bolt 'Locks-SM420-ARB-XD9000i-FJ60 PS-MetalTech Cage
'93 FZJ80-DD-P.T. 4wd-locked-5" lifted-snorkel-bullbar-315 AT's
'53 Willys Wagon
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06-29-09, 08:37 AM
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Forum Lifer
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They are a blast....enjoy
Quote:
Originally Posted by CruisinGA
That's what the owner told us. He never bothered to tag it, as he just kept it on a farm, but we'll have to.
It was titled and tag'ed in Tennesee in the 80's, I have that title, and last tag'ed in GA in 87 or 88, still have that tag.
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06-29-09, 08:45 AM
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I have a free jeep, better than any LC I have to pay for . I'm working part time now, but the boss is stuck with a three-year lease and no-one else to give it to. He talked about putting his wife in it - right, take her out of her Lexus for this .
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06-29-09, 09:21 AM
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my dad had one of these when I was a kid.... wish I had one now.... we had lots of fun in that willys
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Katie
1986 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 60
The Blue One
