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Brook Stevens’ Command Cars

November 30, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: Here’s an additional photo. It was posted to the Toledo Region History and Memorabilia Facebook Page by Nelson Shaffer, who found the photo at the UAW Local 12 Office in Toledo.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026729948030025/

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Originally posted April 10, 2019: During WWII Brook Stevens developed a couple different Command Car concepts. All the pics of these can be seen at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s site.

1. The first one is a 6×6 vehicle. It was made into an actual vehicle. I don’t know what happened to it. I’m pretty sure I have a press photo fo this vehicle somewhere, but I can’t seem to find it. This very well could be on the same platform as other 6x6s of the era.

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M-274 Mule Model @ UAW Local 12 Office

November 30, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models
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These two photos of the M-274 Mule were posted to the Toledo Region History and Memorabilia Facebook Page by Nelson Shaffer, who found the photo at the UAW Local 12 Office in Toledo. I’m not sure why this has a placard for the 1/4 and 1 ton trailers on it?

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Al-Toy Collection Articles

November 30, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles
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These two Toledo Blade articles, one from 1991 and the other from an unknown time, discuss Al-toys and their upcoming sales. If anyone has a truck, wagon, Jeepster, or fire jeep Al-Toy they are considering selling, let me know!

This article shows Jim Cook’s collection, which includes two different fire engine Al-Toys.
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Video of 1942 SAS Airfield Raid

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos
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Mike shared this video from Mark Felton about the SAS.

 
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CJ-5 Front Frame w/ Perfect Circle Hubs Harwichk, MA $300

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: .
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Glenn shared this front frame and axle that includes some Perfect Circle Hubs. Perfect Circle was a longtime piston ring company bought by the Dana Corp in 1963. Dana had tried marketing the HubLok hubs, but likely switched to selling these private labeled Dualmatic/Selectro hubs after the merger. More on the Perfect Circle history: https://www.waynet.org/waynet/spotlight/2003/030521-perfectcircle.htm

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3108393642795119

“Front frame section from a 1956 Cj5 Willys Jeep. Section is in good shape and comes with steering linkage and good front springs and axles. Located in Harwich Mass”

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3-Lever (OD + TC Levers) Transfercase setup

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, OD Saturn/Warn, Transfer Cases
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Mike shared a photo of this shifter combo on Facebook he bought the other day. It’s a neatly done customization of the transfercase levers combined with an overdrive lever.

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Tonka and Other Jeep Toys Vancouver, WA

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: toys
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This seller has a variety of toys on Craigslist.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/for/7557720499.html

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“Old early 60s-70s Mid Size, Tonka Jeep rigs, ALL in awesome shape ,
* Tonka AMPHIBIOUS 6 Wheel ATV Rover 1970s Green Metal 7” RARE Vintage $40
* Tonka Star Army Jeep 6 Inches Pressed Steel $40
* Tonka Yellow Dune Buggy 7”, perfect shape rare to find, $25
* Tonka 60s yellow Jeep Wagoneer, great shape $55
* Rare Vintage Pressed Steel 1960’s Tonka Jeep Truck Camper Pink RV. $90 obo
OR,,, 1960’s Tonka Jeep Truck Camper RED RV. $100 obo
* Vintage 1960s Tonka White Jeep Truck Tow Wrecker Steel Truck $80
* Vintage 60s Tonka Red Jeep Fire Truck, great shape 2 ladders $65
* Tonka Jeep Cement dumping mixer, $65
* Tonka Lunch box, rare $20
Call, email, text show contact info

These are very Special and Nice collector’s items and looking for a new garage or home.
Please look at my other items we are listing in this collection lots of Tonka Toys,
all old giant size, medium, small,… time to sell collection
A great collection of old Buddy L, Tonka, historic collector cars, diecast, trucks, rigs, beer taps signs and more do”

 
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1945 VEC CJ-2A Fernley, NV $18,000

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .
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One pic shows a winch, the other shows a plate over the front.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/7559312029.html or
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/7559313593.html

“# 10325
325 th built with tub # 295
Column shift original transmission
Frame off restoration
Has rear PTO with flat belt drive”

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1947 CJ-2A Sandyhook, CT $4200

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
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Bill spotted this CJ-2A. It runs and drives.

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/stevenson-1947-cj2a-willys/7562306795.html

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“1947 Willys cj2a
Runs and drives
Brake system is all new,new distributor, factory overdrive,locking hubs.soft top
$4,200.00 obo”

 
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1973 DJ-5 Safari-Kar West Hollywood, CA $15,000

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 • TAGS: .
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Sri spotted this great example of a Safari-Kai (a specially converted DJ-5).

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/7552120833.html

“Immaculate 1973 DJ5 Safari Kar conversion. Fully refurbished in 1991 and remained in storage for over 20 years. Always garaged, inline 6, under 3,000 miles on the odometer.

Can not drive around the block without being stoped by onlookers. Devastated to be selling, but moving back to the east coast and she’s a california girl.”

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1960 CJ-5 Mountain View, CA $7500

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ5
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A solid looking early CJ-5.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/7554418203.html

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“I have a 1960 Willy’s Jeep CJ
V6
Runs and drives
Same owner for 45 years

I have clean California title in hand”

 
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1954 CJ-3B Loma, CO $12,500

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500

(08/13/2022) This 3B looks in good shape.

https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/7561210922.html

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“1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B
Original hurricane 4 engine, 3 Speed Transmission with warn overdrive, PTO winch, manual hubs front and rear for easy towing, runs great.

Needs clutch linkage re- attached, front differential needs rebuilt- empty removed broken locker.. have the stock gear set or you can put in a new locker.

Former show winner, could be again with very little work. This jeep will go anywhere.
Lifted with 34″ Super Swampers-Siped
Also comes with soft top.”

 
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1949 Modified CJ-3A Lincolnton, NC $10,500

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE II: This has been painted red and is being resold.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475

“1949 Cj3a fire truck one of a kind built by factory for fire protection then used by ambulance service runs and drives some work done $10500”

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1976 J-10 Racer Caldwell, ID **SOLD**

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Racing
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Bill shared this former racer that just sold on eBay for $4,049. and featured on Barnfinds.

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“Vintage racing Jeeps aren’t around every corner, making this listing pretty unusual. Here on eBay is a 1976 Jeep J10 said to be a Baja racer, bid to $2,025 with no reserve. The vehicle is located in Caldwell, Idaho, and this tip came to us courtesy of T.J. The seller’s ad is unfortunately short of details, so we’ll have to fill in the blanks as best as we can. We do know the Jeep J10 started out under the Gladiator name, a vehicle that was produced from 1962 through 1988 in one form or another. By the time this Jeep was made, the two-wheel drive option had given way to the much more popular four-wheel drive. The paint scheme indicates Marlboro as a sponsor; the driver’s name is Mike Honcho and the co-driver is Gator McKlusky. Mike Honcho was the Playgirl-posing alias of the Cal McNaughton Jr character in Talledega Nights. Burt Reynolds played the Gator McKlusky character in White Lightening, a movie produced in 1973, but the movie car was a Ford Galaxie, not a Jeep. The truck is set up to tow behind your race trailer.”

 

 
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1959 FC-150 Killeen, TX $5000

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677
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It’s a “will run” situation; unclear if it needs anything to run.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/835668236472205/

“1959 fc150 with title. Have original service manual. All original. The i4 hurricane will run. Located in killeen, tx $5k”

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1960 FC-150 Big Bear Lake, CA $7500

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677
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Does not run.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/849947009763968/

“1960 Jeep FC, complete truck with bed and tailgate, currently not running but has the entire drivetrain in vehicle. I’m including a box of miscellaneous fc parts that I’ve collected.”

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1949 Jeepster Wenatchee, WA $6000?

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(11/13/2022) It is an ex-Shriner Jeepster. I believe the seller wants $6000, but he has listed multiple items on the listing.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/7556812359.html

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“1949 Jeepster. I owned this Willys Jeepster 10 years ago and sold it. I just bought it back but driving it 5 miles home the oil line broke. I got home and found the person had installed a copper line that broke at the flange. It still ran but rattled with RPMs. The guy I sold/bought it from had rebuilt the top end. But I think it now needs the crank at least examine if not turned. And new bearings. It still runs. Needs correct interior. It has top bows and interior panels. It was a Shriners car out of Oregon when I first got it. So interior is not original. I had planned to restore it but decided I would rather have a 60 to 72 C10 or Ford.”

 
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Transportation Parts Co. “Seal Test” Hubs

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: More on Transportation Parts Company thanks to Barney Goodwin of Barney’s Jeep Parts.

Barney wrote, “I hope this helps for your question on Transportation Parts Co.  I put together a little display. Those of us in business who have older inventories have Transportation boxes peeking out at us on the shelves. Shown below are several vintage items from our inventory including a whole tray of gauges.

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The name SEAL TEST® is owned today by someone in Europe who produces quality parts supplying to dealers. An example is the shiny box to the right behind the tray.

In our library we have several of their catalogues and can be valuable quick references which are very accurate compared to some today. Inside the catalogue shown in the back of the display and which I’ve put in a ring binder for frequent use, I have copied the introduction which gives a good, brief history of the company in their own words.

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Original Post November 27, 2022: This photo was posted to Facebook by Quinton. These private-labeled “Seal Test” Dualmatic lever-style hubs were sold out of the Transportation Parts Co, a jeep parts reseller out of Huntington, New York.

I’m sure someone knows more about Transportation Parts (or even dealt with them in the past).

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Hobby Lobby Toy Jeep

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys
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John let me know that there is another Hobby Lobby toy jeep. Made of metal, it is 10.5″ long, about 4″ wide and long, which is a pretty good size, and currently half price at $12.99. The grille is a little different, probably to avoid trademark issues. It is reminiscent of the Italian Campagnola: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/campagnola/

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Decor-Pillows/Accent-Pieces/Military-Jeep/p/80987819

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1957 DJ-3A Convertible Fort Dodge, IA $4500

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A
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This looks in pretty good shape. Could be a good price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/458489589747984

“Runs Only surface rust CJ 5 4 Cy 3 speed New windshield New brake system New fuel pump New aluminum radiator”

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1954 CJ-3B Maple Grove, MN $10,000

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B
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Has a rear PTO gear box and a government plate.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797302754919463/

“DM me if interested. $10k. Mileage unknown. Runs well and achieves 45 mph. Fun but I don’t have the space anymore”

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1983 DJ-5 Greentown, IN $1500

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6
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Has a tranny leak, but the rest of this looks in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441432391336052

“DJ-5 Postal Jeep runs and drives but leaks ATF out the main seal. Plenty of new parts included, new brakes installed and refurbished radiator. Would make a worthy project, I just do not have the time. Will need trailered due to atf leak.”

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1943 GPW Lee’s Summit, MO $5500

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, GPW (Ford MB)
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The seller has at least one other jeep for sale for $500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1155676885348836

“1943 ford jeep Willy’s 5500 clean title 500 for blue one”

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1946 CJ-2A + Trailer Allegan, MI $1500

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
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Worth a look. Chopped windshield?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/926443542076281/

“CJ2A Jeep Willys with M100 1/4 ton trailer. Engine doesn’t turned. T90 transmission.”

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1959 FC-170 Cadott, WI $3240

November 28, 2022 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677
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Seems worth a look. Includes a non-running FC-170 and an extra rolling chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/234173467598424

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“1959 Willys FC170. Complete non running with title. Engine turns over but has Marvel Mystery oil dumped down the spark plug holes to prevent seizing during storage. The transmission shifter easily goes through all the gears and the tcase shifts as it should. The truck does have rust as it was a grounds maintenance vehicle for many years and it is from the 50s after all. I do still have the snowplow and it is included in the sale. Also included is a spare roller without a body. It has a Ford V8 a Willys transmission and tcase and the axles. It also has helper springs, heavy duty reinforced bumpers and bed braces should you really want to build a heavy FC truck, say to haul a vintage camper or such. I have new in box a 12v conversion and tune up kit along with a new in box complete wire harness. I would be willing to do a partial trade for a 241OR transfer case for a Wrangler, or an overdrive unit or a rear 540 PTO box for a CJ5.”