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66CJ-5 U.S.D.A. Ag. JEEP value & # made

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jkc, Nov 11, 2008.

  1. jkc

    jkc New Member

    Does anyone have an Idea of price range and how many were made of the 1966 U.S.D.A. Ag JEEPs? The one I have is a 1966 CJ-5. It has a F-head 134 engine (not the original) in parts that needs to be rebuilt. The drivetrain apears to be original and in fair condition. Has rust on driver & passenger side on flat area in front of doors. The rear floor is rusted out. Front left fender is torn in front. It has a home made 1/2 cab welded on. The seats look original and are made to slide forward and backward. Windshield is broken. Leaf springs and frame look good. Has a warranty sticker on dash from Kaiser to Government. Below that is a data plate. It says for official use only U.S.D.A. Plant and Animal division on the drivers side in front of the door. Also has a pto on the rear.

    Thank you for your help,
    jkc
     
    jkc, Nov 11, 2008
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    How many were made? It's just a CJ-5 that was bought by the USDA. Those records might exist somewhere, but not sure where one would find them.

    Value would be the same as any other early CJ-5 in the same condition, being a USDA Jeep adds interest but not value IMO. PTO would add some value though, home-made 1/2 cab not so much. Basically everything in the "How much is my Jeep worth" post applies here. Pictures as always along with location will go a long way in helping us set a price.

    Take a look at Eddie Turner's, he's done a nice job with his: http://www.earlycj5.com/featured/etu/
     
    sparky, Nov 11, 2008
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  3. ziv

    ziv Member

    Sorry,
    What is the USDA ? just to know...
    Ziv
     
    ziv, Nov 12, 2008
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  4. schaapveld4

    schaapveld4 1966 cj5 and 1980 cj7

    united states department of agriculture
     
    schaapveld4, Nov 12, 2008
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  5. SRedinger

    SRedinger Member

    Yea my 66 CJ6 was some kind of Forest Service or AGGIE Jeep. It was painted that Forest Service Green, with a gray windshield frame---the tail gate has a giant decal with fishing regulations and a fish measuring scale. Maybe a Game Warden's Jeep or something. When I first cleaned it between the gas tanks and tub were a bunch of 1970 game licenses and fishing permits--- so I figured it was a Fish and Game Department Jeep. On the Side in Big letters was written by hand brushed paint "The Ugly" in yellow letters. The Jeep was very beat up-- and the tub was held on the frame with all-thread shakles---- it was soo muddy that I scrapped off two 50 gallon barrels of dirt, straw, dryed grass-- and dryed animal dung off of the belly of the tub and wheel wells.---- That is the government for you.
     
    SRedinger, Nov 12, 2008
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