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Jeepster Pen Stand on eBay

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I can’t tell if this was a limited production item or a one-off creation. Anyone seen others like this? Currently priced at $199.99 or Make Offer.

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“Here is a rare vintage, Willys Overland Jeep Jeepster pen and pen stand. The pen and pen stand are in very good condition. The pen does not write. It stands about 10 3/4 inches tall. The base measures about 3 7/16 inches wide, 2 inches deep, and about 2 1/16 inches tall. I am not sure what the base is made of, it is fairly heavy.

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FC Tour Jeep Update – Driver’s Seat

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It continues to be a busy month. Yesterday felt like a 2-step-forward, 1-step-back kind of day. The new raised garden is about done, as seen below. Still some details to complete, such as adding some plastic sheets at each corner of the raised beds, because, as it turns out, the corrugated sides create gaps at the corners, which allows dirt to fall onto the ground. So, we will need to dig up each corner and add some plastic sheets to stop that. Once we get all the plants in and gravel laid, I’ll take some final pics.

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Yesterday morning I spent some time working on the FC. My goal had been to create the cover plate for the mini-gauges and power switch that will sit on the angled area of the dog house.

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I cut a raw piece of 14 gauge steel, rounded the edges (not shown), then, to test the size and look, placed the plate on the dog house. That’s when I noticed the plate didn’t lay flat. After testing some flat edges, I eventually concluded that there’s a slight twist in the dog house at the very spot I want to put the gauges. It’s not undoable, but I’d rather the plate sat flat (passenger side is flat).

This pic shows the angle. You can see the slope increase as the angled portion moves to the front.

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That problem led to me removing the driver’s seat (for the first time) so I could better evaluate my options.

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I eventually concluded that it will take some clamps and braces to straighten it (if even possible). Since i didn’t feel like tackling that project right now, I turned to the driver’s seat.

First, I installed an original driver’s seat just to see how it fits vis-a-vis the steering wheel, which proved to be a comfortable angle (whew).

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I removed the seat, then pondered the areas where the seat originally mounted. It was immediately clear that the original driver’s side seat mount areas had been patched and welded. My guess is that the area had been fatigued over the years. In addition, a portion of one seat mount bolt remained in it’s original hole, while the other mount area holes had been filled entirely.  Continue reading

 
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Jeepney Strike in Philippines

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Bill shared an updated article on the Jeepney situation in the Philippines. The push to eliminate Jeepney’s isn’t popular, which isn’t surprising given the cultural significance of them.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/29/jeepney-strike-philippines

 

 
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CJ-3B-like Jeep Kart Talent, OR $1000

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Here’s an oddball item.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1402417757064972

“just dont have the time to finish. has nice honda pacific coast 800 twin. also ford fiesta 5 speed. new tires and wheels. needs someone with some fab tools and time.”

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21 Willys-Overland Sales Receipts from 1950-51 on eBay

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The price is $99 or Best Offer. Given these include serial numbers, maybe one or more of these vehicles is still around?

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“Original 1950 & 1951 Jeep Willys Sales Orders Reciepts Lot Of 21 w/ VIN NUMBERS.”

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This first receipt is for a 1951 CJ-3A #GB1-13591, motor #3J-63567.

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This next one is for a 1950 Willys Station Wagon 4-73 #473SW-16751 with motor #P19118. Looking at the VIN records for 1950, it appears this would have been a sedan delivery model. Note that payment included the trade-in of a 1947 station wagon.

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This receipt is for a 1950 station wagon #673SW-12848 and motor #1S-14109. The receipt includes the trade-in of a 1940 Chevy station wagon.

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This receipt is for a 1951 CJ-3A #GB1-11975 and motor #3J-62439. The deal included the trade-in of a 1947 CJ-2A.

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4 DJ-3A Gala Photos from Las Brisas on eBay

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The seller wants $59 for this, which seems a bit crazy, but the reason these photos caught my eye is that they show DJ-3A Galas crossing entering (crossing?) the water. Unclear whether this was for fun, for experience or a purpose. It may be some kind of beach-based road that floods at high tide? No description provided.

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1955 Ad from Buffalo Auto Show Program on eBay

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This unusual ad appeared in a Buffalo Auto Show program in 1955. The CJ-3B was only two years old at this point, yet doesn’t make the cut for the ad. Clearly the emphasis was on the CJ-5.

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“Buffalo Auto Show Program 1955. Original magazine ad / page, source issue & date stated when known. Two-page ads noted. 8 1/2 x 11″ +/-. Dimensions given, if any, are approximate. Scans large to show any defects. Unseen defects described. VG or better condition. Item complete as issued unless otherwise stated.”

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1961 FC-150 Sold on BaT

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This FC-150 just sold for $25,000 at a Bring A Trailer auction. Lots of good interior photos.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-willys-fc-150/

“This 1961 Willys Jeep FC-150 has been refinished in green and yellow and features a front winch, dual side mirrors, and a drop-down tailgate. The truck is powered by a 134ci Hurricane inline-four linked to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Further details include a side-mounted spare tire, a cab heater, locking front hubs, and vinyl seating surfaces that match the exterior color scheme. It was acquired by the seller in 2018, and subsequent work included performing fluid services and replacing ignition components. This FC-150 is now offered with a bed cover and transferrable New York registration in the seller’s name.”

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FC Tour Jeep Transfer Case Shifter Update

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Now that I have the longer, six foot cable, I had a chance to continue with the transfer case shifter. The bracket that was provided by JB Customs, caused the shifter cable to run into the engine, which didn’t seem like a valid strategy, so I roughly calculated the angle, then made two cuts into the aluminum bracket. This allowed me to re-mount the bracket and then bend the bracket into the right position, but maintain the correct bracket-end distance.

Here are two pics of the original bracket:

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This pic shows one of the two cuts plus the new angle. Even with that small bit of metal holding up the bracket, the shifter could easily shift through the gears. So, next I’ll repair that gap.

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Here you can see how the cable angles upward, the veers toward the driver’s side. I haven’t determined where I’ll be securing the cable.

2024-04-24-4wd-shifter4The shift boot needs to be reattached under the bezel. The bezel is the original bezel with the colorful surface sanded, which turned out to be exactly what I wanted. I’ve painted it red since this pic was taken.

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Here’s the shifter all the way forward. It’s surprisingly (to me anyway) easy to shift.

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Next up I was going to build the final parts for the transmission oil cooler and fan bracket, but I have misplaced a couple pieces that I created and now can’t find them. So, I’ll work on the 1.5″ gauges next. Then, the gas pedal.



 
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Authenticast Willys Wagon Model

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This rare model of an early 1960s Willys Wagon by Authenticast just sold on eBay for $184.45.

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More pics of the blue one in a moment. In 2022 there was a red version for sale with an asking price of $425. I don’t know what became of that one. You can see pics at the bottom of this post.

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Now, back to the blue one.

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Nine Years Ago Traveling in Texas

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Nine years ago, April 24th, 2015, we began our weeks-long exploration of Texas following an unexpected illness that sidelined me for a week in New Mexico. If you haven’t taken the time to circumvent Texas, we highly recommend you do!

http://www.ewillys.com/2015/04/11/messin-w-texas-in-april-may-2015-summary/

Visit at the Border Patrol Museum:

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Meeting Lee and Sam in Texas’ Hill Country:

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Our First Bucee’s:

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Exploring the The USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier was fun:

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After departing Texas, I was surprised when I happened upon Sagauche, Colorado:

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Vintage Jeep Posters Middletown, CT $20-$800

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/05/2023) Bill shared this link to the seller of a variety of posters. I’ve bought some of his rare items off of eBay. I’d spring for the 5 Great Willys Values poster if it wasn’t ripped. I’ve only run across one other.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/d/middletown-vintage-original-ww2-and/7724796927.html

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“WORLD WAR 2 ORIGINAL POSTERS, AND MANY WILLYS JEEP RELATED POSTERS.

PRICES VARIED ACCORDING TO AGE, SIZE, AND CONTENT.

ALL POSTERS AND RELATED JEEP ITEMS ARE ORIGINALS AND IN GOOD SHAPE.

SOME ARE FRAMED AND SOME ARE NOT.

SOME OF THE SIZES OF THE ITEMS ARE LISTING IN THE PHOTOS ON A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE ITEM.

PRICES RANGE FROM $800.00 TO $20.00

WHEN RESPONDING PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER TO DISCUSS POSTERS OR RESPONSE WILL BE DELETED.”

 
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16 Minute 1943 MB Rebuild Video

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Blaine shared this MB rebuild video by Al’s Garage. There are a few deviations from stock, but still it’s clear a lot of time was put into saving this old MB. Kudos for documenting this as getting the light and other details correct while focusing on rebuilding is a tedious task!

To view the video, you’ll need to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5XbCjy4nW4

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1944 Chocolate Soldier From the USA Music eBay

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Youtube has a video of the music sung by Valerie Hines and set to a montage of African American WWII service photos:

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Here’s a fascinating bit of sheet music from 1944 by Elton Box, Sonny Cox, and Lewis Ilda called “Chocolate Soldier from the USA”. It’s priced at $30. (It’s also available through abebooks for $12.74 plus shipping)

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“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “CHOCOLATE SOLDIER FROM THE USA”

BY ELTON BOX, SONNY COX, AND LEWIS ILDA

1944 VINTAGE

PUBLISHED BY THE IRWIN DASH MUSIC CO. LTD.
17 BERNERS ST. LONDON WI.

THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR AND STAINS FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.

A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”

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Tonka Gladiator Dump Truck and Auburn FC-150

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Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for finding these two toys and scoring them for only $20 (for both). Neither are pristine, but they will work in my collection.

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1959? Maverick Special Station Wagon Postcard

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This is a hard to find postcard I just picked up on eBay. There is another one still available on eBay.

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1970s Warn Overdrive Brochure on eBay

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Here’s an AMC themed Warn overdrive brochure that I hadn’t seen.

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“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”

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1970’s Warn Hubs Brochure on eBay

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This is an AMC themed Warn hubs brochure. Again, not one I’ve seen.

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“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”

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1959? Jeep Parts 5×8 Postcard on eBay

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There are two of these Jeep Parts’ postcards available on eBay. Given the FC-170 and the split window trucks and wagons, I’d say this is a 1958 or 1959 postcard.

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“Vintage Jeep Parts Advertising Brochure Big Postcard 5” x 8” in Excellent Condition see pictures. Richie Motors Cumberland Wisconsin.”

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1948? Willys Sales and Service Postcards on eBay

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UPDATE: These are still available. Price is $100.

(12/06/2022) This may represent all the postcards in this series from what I believe is either 1948 or 1949.

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“THIS AUCTION IS FOR 10 VERY RARE,ORIGINAL EARLY WILLYS JEEP SALES & SERVICE DEALER POSTCARDS, & AN ORIGINAL WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT BOOKLET FOR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT

ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION.
40’S VINTAGE
10 DEALER SALES AND SERVICE PAPER POSTCARDS.
ALL THE BACK SIDES ARE THE SAME AS PHOTO SHOWS.
THE PHOTO’S SHOW THE 10 DIFFERENT FRONT SIDES WITH THE COLORED GRAPHICS AND ADVERTISING INFORMATION.

AS AN EXTRA ON THIS AUCTION LISTING IS AN ORIGINAL, UNUSED, WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT
BOOKLET FOR THE VEHICLE GLOVE BOX.”

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1943 Music The Rythum of the Jeep on eBay

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This sheet music doesn’t show a jeep, but describes the experience of riding in one. The buy-it-now price is $25.

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“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP”

WORDS BY VERA BROWN AND MUSIC BY FRANK BARON

1943 VINTAGE

PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY KEITH PROWSE AND CO. LTD. LONDON-WI. 1943

THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.

A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”

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According to this thread, the words to the song are as follows:

Jeep Jeep thats’s what they call it, Just needs a G.I. to hold it,
Bounc-ing o-ver road and lane, driv-ing this tune round my brain.
Have you ev-er tried THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP its a gal-lop and a wriggle not a creep,

You must find a lease.and-len-der, who is just a sol – id send-er but be carefull you don’t end up in a heap
When you hear a rat-tle and a little hoot Then its time for you to shake a dainty boot—-

All the book-ies will be leap-ing and the Ser-geant Ma-jor weep-ing
When they get THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP

You bend your knees– and then you boog-ie to your partner with a Beep – Beep – Beep – Beep, You cud-dle up,
but you had bet-ter watch your drivin cause your’e tak-ing a ride in a Jeep.

Jack and Jill no long-er ling-er on a hill
Now-a -days they’re Su-sy -que-ing with a will

At the Palais you will find them with the gang all there behind them Jiv-ing to THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP——

 
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Just a Few Updates

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Just a few updates today. I should have the irrigation done by tomorrow. Calves got moved today, so hope to move our steers in the next day or two. We have family stuff this weekend, so my hope is to have more regular updates next week.

 
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Late 1940s Uses for Jeeps

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UPDATE: This was last published Jan 08, 2018.

This was published in a late 1940s sales book. One guy claims he hooked up his windshield wiper vacuum hose to his milking machine to streamlined the milking.

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New Steers & More Irrigation

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It’s been a busy week, hence the lack of updates. Yesterday our new 1000lb+ steers arrived. They are raised about an hour away. We already have one sold, though we’ll raise it over the summer for the new owner. The other should be sold over the next few weeks. We’ll move them to our pasture (from the neighbor’s pasture) in the next day or two.

We now have 2 steers, three cows and four heifers. We’ll be breeding the three cows and one of the heifers. The other three heifers will be sold or slaughtered in the fall.

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Much of the week was spent installing the new irrigation. Part of it was to install two sprinkler heads in front of the guest house, while the other new work involved hunting down the main trunk line of a zone we hadn’t been using because it had broken. Lacking any map of how the six zones of irrigation is spread across 2.5 acres, it took some hunting to finally locate the leak causing the problem. Once that was done, I routed the main line under the walkway and to a central location where it will branch out for watering our blue berry shrubs and six new raised beds. Hopefully, I’ll have all that done later this week.

This first pic shows the run needed to power two sprinkler heads in zone 1.

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Zone 1 ends at the corner where Zone 5 sneaks under the sidewalk.

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In late 2022 I capped zone 5 after discovering it as part of digging something else (the previous owner used zone 5 with one irrigation sprinkler, which we eliminated. The plan was to repair zone 5, but it took until now to do that. The easiest way was to direct the line north as shown here, then cut west under the sidewalk.

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1965 Work-and-Hobby Horse Ads

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UPDATE: I ran across another of these Work-and Hobby Horse Ads from 1965. It appears to be part of a campaign, but I don’t know how many ads were created. I’ll update this post as I locate others.

This ad is available on eBay and was featured in the Farm Journal Magazine and possibly others:

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Here’s one from PINTREST and features a Tux Park IV:

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This ad from PINTREST shows off both the CJ-6 and CJ-5 Tux Parks:

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This one was made into a metal sign, so it’s not an exact copy of the ad. It’s for sale on eBay:

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This was originally published March 06, 2022: Barry Thomas (Farmjeep.com) shared this 1965 ad that shows a CJ-5 being used as an extra farm hand. If anyone happens to have any ads showing a CJ-5 on the farm or with a lift, Barry would be very interested in it.

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