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Cragstan Tin Deluxe Beach Jeep on eBay

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No bids on this toy at the moment.

“Vintage Cragstan Tin Litho “Deluxe” Beach Jeep – Japan
Very nice vintage Tin Litho Cragstan Tin Litho “Deluxe” Beach Jeep. Rolls Smooth. Nice Paint. Missing 1 Hubcap”

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No Updates on Tuesday

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I’m taking the day off. Next posts wednesday morning.

Here’s a cool picture of a custom FC. I found the picture on Flickr. There are a couple more there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregjsmith/94785408/in/photostream/

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1943 Issue of London News Includes GPA Article on eBay

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It may only be one page, but the May 1, 1943, issue of Illustrated London News includes a full page of Ford GPA pictures.

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Match Box Packet Label on eBay

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I don’t completely understand what these are, but it looks interesting.

“India JEEP Automobile Transport Match Box Packet Label. Large Size – 2.00″ X 2.25”

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Jeep Gets a Name Book by Jean Avant Veasey

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UPDATE: this is back on eBay

(02/12/2013) This is a first edition (1988) children’s book signed by the author.

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Jeep at Walt Disney Studios Park in France

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I spotted a picture of this faux jeep at DisneyShawn, which is a website dedicated to Disney attractions. This particular jeep is inside the Toy Story Playland at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris in Mame-la-Valle, France.

Shawn included a little trivia along with the picture. He wrote, “Fort Emery, the name of the post where we’re doing our parachute training, is a nod to Pixar Animation Studios’ hometown of Emeryville, California. The ID number on the Jeep in the outdoor area of the queue, 112295, is actually the date the original Toy Story opened in theaters (Nov. 22, 1995).”

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Christmas Card with Elephant and Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Here’s an unusual card.

“Military Christmas. Card WW2 Era India Theater jeep Elephant Risque Ladies . I would guess this is pretty rare Perhaps one of a kind. Pretty neat old card Apx. 4 1/2 x 6 1/4.closed . All items as described and sold as is.”

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Gas Mileage Question

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Gordon was curious what various gas mileage people go with their jeeps. Mostly, he wants to compare stock Jeeps to conversions. I used to get about 14 mph with my old fiberglass flattie with a buick v6 225, a four barrel carb and 3:73 gears.

Here are a few threads about gas mileage among stock jeeps:

http//www.thecj2apage.com/forums/gas-mileage_topic11362.html
http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/ar/t1075.htm
http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=1352&view=getnewpost

 
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1951 GI-Joe Coloring Book on eBay

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On the back cover of this coloring book is a model jeep that folds together.

“For sale a vintage coloring book with Model Jeep G. I. JOE. This coloring book is illustrated by Jack Crowe and the drawings are based on official photographs through the courtesy of Department of Defense.

Published by the Samuel Lowe Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Copyright 1950 or 51 (hard to decipher) James & Jonathan Company. 31 pages of illustrations to color. The cover is dirty and a bit worn and the back and front have a tear on the bottom of the page
– the pages inside are also torn. (About 1/2 inch tear).
The spine is worn and the cover measures 11 inches in width and 13 3/4 inches in height.”

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Mountain Life “Confidence” T-shirt on eBay

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My kids got me an XL T-shirt just like this one. It’s a good price (shipping included).

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Japanese Tin Jeep with KLM Branding on eBay

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Ichiko, a Japanese company, manufactured this KLM Royal Dutch Airway Follow-Me jeep and Volkswagen.

“Both come in Good Condition! The Small VW Volkswagen Van Bus comes in complete order. Its scaled to about 1:40. It shows playwear. No discoloration. The Large 1:18 Willys Jeep Comes in fair to good condition. It misses the driver and an antenna. Otherwise slight playwear! A lovely and Very Rare Couple!”

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1960s Strutco Aqua Doodlebug Airline Jeep on eBay

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This toy is over 2 feet long.

“Up for auction is a Vintage 1960’s Strutco Aqua Doodlebug Airline Jeep. Dimensions: 25-1/2″L x 10″w x 13″h. Item Condition: jeep is worn with scratches and areas of rust but is still complete and in decent shape for age. This toy was meant to be ridden on, it is quite durable to say the least weighing in at over 13 lbs. This item was bought at auction from an elderly gentleman who owned the Dixie Auto Store in South Carolina. All of the toys I will be presenting for auction came from his personal collection.”

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1947 W-O America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool Brochure on eBay

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Here’s another of these foldout brochures.

“You are bidding on a Hard to Find 1947 Jeep Willys-Overland America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool Foldout Brochure it is a 4 page brochure, when folded it is a 9×14. Brown and white cover, with green and brown lettering, has photograph showing three-quarter rear view of Jeep Universal CJ-2A being used to till farm, with discussion. Folder opens to 17×28 layout with twenty photographs showing ways that a Jeep Universal can be used in the production of agricultural products, with discussion and list of equipment which can be used with a Jeep. Reverse side has three photographs show hydraulic lift attachments and 9-point labeled photo rendering of chassis, with discussion and technical data for farm equipment.”

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FC-160 Bus Sales Sheet from Mahindra & Mahindra on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, FC150-FC170-M677, Features, International, Mahindra This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This is interesting.

“original non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , produced by Mahindra & Mahindra , Bombay , Calcutta , New Delhi , Madras , India . This item is AutoLit Part #wh7981-6X1DJN.”

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1951 Photos from Dealer Convention on eBay

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These two photos were taken at a 1951 dealers convention in Portland, OR.

“Black and white original photographs from a dealer convetion held in Portland Oregon 1951.
Pictures are ” X 10″ in size. Condition is fair/good. Wear around edges, creases at corners, small edge tear.

#1- Features a Jeep in a parade…license plate is 1951 dealer plate
#2- Features the dealer group in a meeting…note signage on the walls

Back of photo #2 is: Leo F. Simon Photographer Portland stamp”

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Borrego Springs at Night

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Here are two great nightscape pictures by Rob Cord of the jeep sculpture at Borrego Springs. He owns and operates Driven2Perfection. Rob’s grandparents live near Borrego Springs and he has been visiting the area yearly for thirty years. He’s a Willys nut who has this CJ-2A for sale. Thanks for sharing Rob!

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Willys Truck @ Carhenge

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Mark forwarded a linke to Carhenge, an outdoor sculpture just outside Alliance, Nebraska. It turns out a Willys Truck was one of the vehicles used to create it. If we have time, we’ll stop by here and check it out on our way back from the East Coast.

There are a variety of pictures of Carhenge on Flickr. Below is part of one.

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August 1946 Fortune Magazine on Willys Overland on eBay

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In August of 1946 Fortune published an article called “Willys Overland”. The description reads, This jeep riding independent is taking new leases on life and its own real estate. The boys in the back room are doing fine.

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Hickey Jeep Company Sign Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $125.

This is a cool sign. Unclear how large, but it looks like its pretty big.

“Large metal hickey jeep co. Sign”

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Fishing on the New Jersey Coast with a Wagon

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Lou spotted this classic image of a man and his wagon at the New Jersey State Archives Facebook page. The chair hanger / fishing pole holder on the passenger side is interesting. Lou writes, “That’s on the beach at Island Beach State Park with Barnegat Lighthouse in the background – since those 10 miles of beach are preserved it still looks about the same and you can buy a pass to drive on the beach and fish.”

 

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1963 CJ-6 Brochure on eBay

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Guy forwarded this CJ-6 Brochure auction.

“8.5 X 4″ folder. 8 views and specs. Xlnt with year written in pencil, dealer stamp.”

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Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan AFB

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Karson took time out from his FEMA/Americorp duties to visit the Aerospace Museum of California, located at the McClellan Air Force Base in McClellan, CA (near Sacramento) on Sunday. (Note: the museum’s website was down at the time I wrote this post).

Naturally, Karson is on constant watch for jeeps — oh the things children must endure to please their parents — and knows to send pictures of jeeps whenever he can. Dutifully, he located two jeeps, one with a Coast Guard theme and the other with a Navy theme. We both thought it ironic that the Coast Guard jeep had Utah license plates, because there wasn’t much coast for it to guard in Utah.

Coast Guard Jeep:

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United States Navy Jeep:

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Follow Me Jeep Pic from Lone Sentry

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Leo spotted this beautiful image of a Follow Me Jeep at Lone Sentry.

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1953 Kaiser’s Aluminum Jeep Proposal **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This interesting document compares a proposed 4WD vehicle with the CJ-3B.

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Vintage Willys Service Signs Mocksville, NC **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $475/per sign

“I have 2 Willys Courtesy Signs for sale .These are original found in boxes One looks used but not damaged .Just dirty as seen in pics.I have the original hangers also.I havent seen these signs with hangers anywhere for sale.I seen them sell for 300.00 to the asking price of 2500.00.in bad condition.Im not a sign expert so im trying to be fair on price.this price is for 1 only will make a deal on both.”

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