UPDATE: **SOLD**
http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/1406-1954-willys-m-170-army-ambulance-resuscitation/
"1954 M-170. This is a Korean-War-era military field ambulance/radio vehicle made by Willys. This particular Jeep was a radio vehicle, not ambulance. Radio switches/gauges and antenna mount present, but radio equipment gone. Was a ranch Jeep for past 42 years.
Drivetrain and axles are stock with minor exceptions. Ignition was converted to 12-volt and generator replaced with Delco alternator with external regulator by previous owner. Also, civilian carb was installed on the stock 134-cube F-head. Transmission is stock T-90 and T-case is factory twin-stick Spicer 18.
Front Dana 25 and rear Dana 44 axles have factory 5.38 gears and 9-inch drum brakes. Passenger-right brake drags a tiny bit (think the wheel cylinder needs honing or replacement) but brakes work well, don't leak, and it doesn't pull to one side when stopping.
Suspension is stock: factory shackle reversal front, military leaf packs, no broken springs. Shocks are cool, ancient aftermarket units. Has factory antiswaybars front and rear: M-170-only item.
I rebuilt the factory Ross cam & lever steering box, bellcrank, drag link cups/springs, and installed new tie-rod ends and fixed the wiring. Factory 20-gallon sidesaddle fuel tank was removed, cleaned, tested, and reinstalled. Fuel sender leaks a bit when full (needs gasket) but otherwise no leaks in fuel tank. Engine oil recently changed, but filter came with wrong size gasket for canister, so I reused the original and it weeps a tiny bit at higher rpms. Easy fix.
Has newer Optima BlueTop battery and new pintle. Also have new factory replacement rear bumper/crossmember (not installed) that comes with it. Body has surface rust but is solid. Frame is slightly bent like previous owner stuffed it into a ditch hunting rabbits at night (reason for the big Cibie spot). It is what it is. No cracks in the frame and it goes down the road straight so I was fine with it. Previous owner's grandson got happy with a can of black spraypaint on the driver-side. Could use an OD green fogging, but I don't paint my Jeeps. The '63 CJ windshield frame shown on vehicle in photos doesn't come with it. but the original military two-piece windshield (shown in photos) does. Other than cracked glass it's in perfect condition with all the brackets and handles present.
I installed some new black vinyl Smittybilt low-back front buckets and have a Smittybilt fold-and-tumble rear bench (not bolted down yet but comes with Jeep). Passenger seat bracket is removable with 2 wingnuts for easy access to underseat storage.
Old-school cool items include single Cibie spot on bumper, Cutlas locking hubs (work perfectly), 15x8 steel wheels off a '70 or '71 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade I, and an ancient aftermarket roll bar bolted to the rear wheel tubs (probably taken off a CJ-5 or flatfender). Brand new 30x9.50R15 TreadWright Puma all-terrain retread tires with less than 5 miles on them. They're built on BFG A/T carcasses. Still not sure if I want to let the Cutlas hubs that are on it go. If not I'll install a set of Cutlas Power-Lock hubs in their place.
Fires right up and runs/drives well but carb could use a rebuild. Has slight stumble like accelerator pump plunger is deteriorated. Otherwise, is a cool old Jeep project you can drive while you work on. No DMV drama - has clear title that matches the VIN and current CA non-op registration..
Serious inquiries only, please. Email to link in ad - no calls or texts. If you seem serious we can work up to a call. If the ad is still up it's still for sale."
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