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Saturday Update

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Nothing like some growing pains!

This morning my host took down the site due to resource overage.  Something was causing my server usage to spike. I made a few changes, which seems to have resolved the issue temporarily.  So, the site is live again, but it’s really time to move it to a host that can handle more bandwidth/resources/visitors.  I’ve spent the last few hours reviewing all sorts of VPS and Dedicated hosting options, with different pricing and hosting structures.  It turns out that website hosting companies pay reviewers up to $150 each to refer customers to their hosting packages (depending on the package), so finding unbiased reports turns out to be a challenge.

If I don’t get to updates tonight, I’ll do some during the Seahawks/Falcons game tomorrow.

And, if it goes down again, know I’m working on it 🙂

– Dave

 
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Updates Saturday Mid-day

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No updates tonight. Having a nice evening with Ann. Updates tomorrow by mid-day.

 
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Mr. Rather and His Dogs and Jeep

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Walter Hill, the director of the Horry County Museum, forwarded these pics from the Museum’s archives. Great images!

“Mr. Prather owned a service station in Myrtle Beach as well.  He lived in a community on the Waccamaw River/Inter-coastal Waterway called Socastee, not far from Myrtle Beach.  Anyone familiar with the area may be familiar with the Socastee Turn Bridge that allowed road traffic across the Inter-coastal Waterway and river traffic down the Inter-coastal Waterway.

Most of the pictures in this collection appear to have been taken near the end of WWII (some images in the collection show GI’s boarding the bus at the Draft office in Conway) up to the early fifties, judging by the automobiles in the pics.  One picture shows a license tag on the jeep and I want to say it says 1952.  Maybe better eyes can tell if I am correct or not.”

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My New Ford GP Bull Shirt

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I saw this silk shirt from Phat Farm on eBay.  When I showed it to Ann, she was so horrified by it she screamed.  Ok, I may be exaggerating a little.  There was no screaming; but, she was slightly horrified by it.

I tried to explain that it had the Prototype Ford GP printed on it.  How cool is that?  But, she was unimpressed.  To her credit, she liked the jeep.  It was the rest she didn’t like.

Seeing her reaction to this unique shirt was all I needed to bid on this.  I thoroughly enjoyed appearing in the kitchen wearing it and seeing her reaction.

Not surprising, I was the only person to bid on it . . .

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1940s Photograph of Man on Jeep in Eustis, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The hood numbers we can see on this are clear (20388039).  It would be cool if someone owns this.

“THIS IS AN ORIGINAL VINTAGE B&W PHOTOGRAPH IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION – CONDITION COMMENSURATE WITH AGE & USE. OVERALL MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 2.3/4″ INCHES X 4.1/2″ INCHES.”

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Cragstan’s Smokey and Sandy Bear in a Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

I know Smokey the Bear, but never heard of Sandy the Bear.  This includes a box in poor condition.

“This is a vintage battery operated Cragstan Jeep with Flexible Smokey Bear and Sandy bendy figures in original box. Made in Hong Kong. Model # 2579-1. About 11″ long. Toy is in C9.5+ shape. I put batteries in and it worked well (the gear lever is the on and off switch) but the battery door can barely close due to poor manufacturing tolerances. Box is in C4 shape, pretty torn up as you can see in the pics.”

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Nomura Electro Tin Jeep with Search Light and Trailer on eBay

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This includes the box.

“Here’s another amazing item from my huge collection. This is a near mint example of a Japanese tin searchlight jeep with artillary trailer. Made by TN (Nomura) toys, this one has spent it’s life in it’s box and was rarely played with. There are really no issues to report. Paint is like new on both units. Lithograph on soldiers is excellent. There are no scratches anywhere. No rust. No dents, etc. Battery compartment on Jeep is excellent. I put a battery in and the searchlight and rear wheels worked fine. Artillary trailer rotates as it moves. The only issue is one of the two rivets that hold the searchlight onto it’s base has come loose. I’m sure someone could easily fix it as it just needs to be popped back in.We also have the original box with wonderful graphics. There is a hand-written “$2.00″ on the front and one corner is torn and coming loose. The base does have the carboard divider though! It’s incredible to find one in this condition with it’s box intact. Jeep measures about 7-1/2″ long and the trailer measures about 6″ long.”

View all the information on eBay

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1960s? Monarch Hy Lo Jack Hydraulic unit Brochure

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This indicates these systems were designed for dump trucks, jeep trucks, scouts, and probably others.

“Here is a vintage Monarch Hydraulic power Controls for you snowplow, circa late 1950s.
Includes battery operated and fan belt driven models.
The brochure has models, HEP Dyna-Might, and the TUH or Hy-Lo-Jack.
On the back page is the Hy-Lo for Jeep model operates off fan-belt of Willys Jeep, CJ and 226
Also the model H-SC Hydraulic control fro the new International Scout.
Also HFC for Jeep, Monarch Controls for the Forward-Control Jeep.
There are also two other sheets.
One sheet show the break down of the UHT-JA (Hy-Lo-Jeep), parts list, parts price on the backside.
The other sheet is an photo showing the Hy-Lo-Jack Type UHT-J and TUH cut in half, with parts labeled.”

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1960 DJ-3A Surrey Fort Lauderdale, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for auction.

Josh spotted this auction.  It takes place March 22-24, 2013. This is the Jade Tint Green/Glacier White color scheme.  It is too bad the engine doesn’t look in better shape.

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1948 CJ-2A Galax, VA Contact for Price

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Eric spotted this nice looking jeep.

“1948- Jeep Willys. Fully rebuild.”

http://swva.craigslist.org/cto/3533358930.html

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1948 CJ-2A Pass Christian, MS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

It’s a CJ-2A with a MB/GPW Grille, a few handles, and some other items.  Looks fun.

“Driven weekly,12Volt,many extra parts,not restored,parade ready.Have dual axle trailer with electric brakes and ramps to haul it $1,500.Can deliver. Titled as 1948 but has no tailgate so not 1948.has some 1942 patrs.cell”

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1950 Jeepster Warren County, MO **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5000.

Here’s a good price on a running Jeepster.

“50 Jeepster w/Buick v6 3 spd at 12v runs/drives,complete $5,000 obo Ed three 1 four six 50 2six59”

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3535730666.html

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1961 FC-150 Phillips, NE **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Was listed at $3000. Status Unknown.

“124 CI F head huricane engine 3 speed trans geer driven transfer case dana 44 5.38 to 1 differentials runs good all original. A few modifications for driving in the river but all original parts still bolted in place. 4 owner 40,000 miles. Serious only I need money no trades.”

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1945 MB Franktown, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

” i am listing my 1945 willys mb. this is really a very straight mostly original ww2 army jeep. this is a june 1945 willys mb serial number 450667 as the last mb serial number was 459851. almost one of the last ones. what is missing– seats, and top bows, other small stuff. what is pretty rare- all of the ww2 gauges except temp, body handles, pintle hitch, tail lights, ww2 engine(gpw 5077) t84 transmission, gas tank, rifle rack mounts, 1st aid bracket, blackout light, cat eyes, rotary light switch, voltage regulator still on fender, original air cleaner, all data plates- shipping plate, and even the original willys frame tag! i have a clear colorado title in my name also. just alot of good ww2 items still on it, not bubbafied like 90% of them. this is one of the last ones with out firewall fuel filter-no holes drilled either. i have the spare gas holder for it, and 2 bolt spare tire carrier, and spare tire support. the engine is still full of oil, and radiator holding nice green anti freeze. the motor is stuck from sitting, as is transmission. transfer case goes in and out. previous owner said he was driving it 3 years ago, then left it sit, as he was repairing the tank, which i found a correct wide mouth tank for it. the front floors are probably the worst part, but really minor rust compared to most. rear floor is very nice, as is the body. i had a 6 volt battery, and the cat eyes came on on the rotary. what is nice is the front frame horns–not been welded on or cut up!! the jeep was ww2 od, then looks like it was a korean war darker green, then air force blue. then someone did the white, and black deal on it. this should really be a nice easy project, as its mostly all there, with a good rare early ford gpw block (good trading material) has the late war mb head still. carb is a later model.”

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1966 CJ-6 Sand Lake, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.  This hasn’t been listed since 2010.

(06/27/2013) This appears solid.

“I have a cj6 in orignal condition with a reily pto winch. drive train good condition, body needs work”

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1960 CJ-6 Chesapeake, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

This runs and drives, but doesn’t stop so well.  Looks solid.  I wonder if there is a title.

“Have a 1960 jeep original except seats and wheels and tires..4 cyl ..runs drives good..needs brake work..2500 OBO..Jeep is located at Chesapeake Campground..for more information call..dont text.”

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Bantam BRC-40 in Service

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I found some Australian pictures at “The Brigade” that included three Bantam BRC-40 photos. There is a Ford GP photo as well.  See all  the vintage pictures here: http://thebrigade.thechive.com/2011/05/30/the-jeep-worked-hard-in-wwii-33-photos/

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Wood Radio Flyer ‘Jeep’

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This riding radio flyer with a jeep grille is pretty cool.  If only I had known about this when my kids were small.

“This is a well used vintage wood push car from Radio Flyer. The front looks like a jeep. There are some cracks in the wood as well as stains and fading. The steering and horn works and has a squeaker inside. The car measures 24″ long and 14” wide including the tires. This car is very well used and has some issues but still rolls and steers fine. The largest crack is on the left “drivers” side and measures 6″ long.”

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1965 World Series of Golf Ad on eBay

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Here’s a neat golf and jeep ad from 1965.

“Auto Brochure – Kaiser Jeep Corporation – Jeep – Product Line Overview – Code: DM 65-03 (interpret as 1965 from the Code) -12 pages – Colour – approx. 11 x 8.5 inch page – rust on staples and on paper in immediate vicinity, toning (brightness reversion) with age – postally mailed; address label affixed.”

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1988 Chrysler Motors Bronze Sculpture **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is one of a limited edition of bronze sculptures featuring the jeep at a military checkpoint.  Read this article for more information. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1893&dat=19880717&id=ncFQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PccMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2512,1973525

“Up for auction is a RARE Limited Edition patinated bronze sculpture manufactured by Don Sommer’s American Arrow Corporation. The bronze “CHECKPOINT” is a limited edition sculpture released by Chrysler Corporation in 1988 of the 1941 military Army JEEP. The bottom reads “SERIES 3 #0722″ made in USA by the American Arrow Corp.  It looks as though it is signed on the top right base but I can’t make out the name.  The base is about 10 x 6.5 inches and the Jeep itself is about 5.5 inches long. The JEEP (MB5 ?) and the soldiers are nicely detailed. This is very heavy, approximately 6 pounds. This sculpture is RARE and is in very good used condition!”

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1956 Kaiser-Willys of Canada Jeep Family Ad **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I liked that the jeep fire truck and the cargo personnel carrier showed up in the ad.  They are pretty rare to see in ads.

“ORIGINAL RARE 1956 CANADA KAISER WILLYS JEEP FIRE TRUCK AMBULANCE CARGO SEDAN AD ALL MODELS SHOWN
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE SEEN THIS CANADIAN AD IN 11 YEARS AND WE HAVE SOLD MANY CANADIAN WILLYS ADS.
Ad measures 5″ x 6″ approximately, in very good condition.”

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1964 CJ-5 Tuxedo Mark IV Brochure on eBay

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This is located in Canada, but was originally mailed to a dealer in Iowa.

“Auto Brochure – Kaiser Jeep Corporation – Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark IV – Green colouring version – Code: DM 64-01 (interpret 1964 from the Code) – 16 panel / page foldout (2 panels shown in scan) Colour – approx. 5.5 x 8.5 inch panel / page – stored in folded condition; originally postally mailed with receipient address tag – Dealer Print for Morris Motor Car Company Inc., Waterloo, Iowa.”

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1968 Kaiser Jeep Margine Engine Book

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UPDATE: This was sold on eBay a few days ago.  Marty contacted me and wondered if the buyer could email him at
mtmabe@northstate.net

“This is the first one of these I’ve seen.  Dan happened to forward a thread about this very engine today. http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/3449/96470.html

“Jeep/155 Parts Book, 8-1/2 x 11″, 15 pages, V-6, 155 HP, Marine Engine, all parts listed and illustrated, torn cover”

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1941 MB SlatGrille Lubbock, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $23,000. **SOLD**

Mark listed this at warjeeps.com

“1941 Jeep MB slatgrill. Completely restored and operational. Email for more photos and information.”

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1950 CJ-3A + Trailer Chardon, OH $16,500

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The other pics are a little small, but it appears solid.

“CJ3A restored, 100% original, looks, runs, drives great. Has canvas top, civilian model trailer (smaller frame), lots of spare parts, military wheels, and tires on jeep and trailer. Standard wheels for jeep on the side. Jeep is 100% solid, immaculate, and rust free. Trailer is solid but could use fresh paint.”

http://www.warjeeps.com/bd/sale/adwb394/adwb394.html

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