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Kentucky’s Frontier Nursing Service & Jeeps

• CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Women & Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The Frontier Nursing Service in one of their jeeps.

Thanks to Bus for spotting this interesting story. Stared in 1925 by Mary Breckinridge, the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) provided healthcare to rural folks in Kentucky. At first, horses and saddlebags helped them gain access to remote areas, but during WWII the group turned to jeeps. As these photos show, over the years FNS used a variety of different jeeps. There is even a 1931 documentary about the group (with additional information here):

In the late 1930s Edsel Ford donated a reconditioned Model A to the Service, which Mary named Henrietta. Several years later Ford replaced Henrietta with Henrietta II, a jeep. At some point the FNS secured another jeep, a WWII jeep Mary named “Jane”, named for a benefactor Clara “Jane” Ford”.

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According to the Henry Ford website, this jeep was “Jane”.

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Fall 2023 Dispatcher Magazine

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The newest issue of the Dispatcher Magazine arrived yesterday. In it, Peter Gebhardt shared his restored FC-170; Francisco Diaz provides more info about Spanish Viasa vehicles, specifically the Vans, and Steve Serrao shares his X-98 clone build, plus more!

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Transport Co Jeep and Tractor Power Pack **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**.

The Transport Company out of California manufactured some aftermarket jeep parts during the latter 1940s, including a lift, a hydraulic pack, and more. This is a very rare Jeep & Tractor Power Pack.

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1978 DJ-5 Walnut, CA $2725

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Jonathan shared this amusing ad for a DJ-5.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/walnut-for-sale-1978-jeep-dj-5f-the/7687293297.html

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“Are you tired of the mundane, the ordinary, and the left-hand drive? Say no more! Feast your eyes on the majestic masterpiece that is our 1978 Jeep DJ-5F – the four-wheeled unicorn of the postal world!

✨ Features that will make you the talk of the town:
-Dazzling bronze color, because why settle for silver or gold when you can be bronze-tastic!
-Right-hand drive, because the left side is so last century.
-Equipped with a majestic horse hood ornament – because every Jeep dreams of being a stallion.
-Sliding doors for that extra touch of VIP entry (or exit).
-No AC, but fear not! We’ve included a small fan on the dashboard for your breezy delight.

🔧 Mechanical Mysteries:
-Currently not running, but don’t let that stop your adventure! It ran strong when parked, like a marathon runner taking a nap.
-Easy to work on – even your grandma’s poodle could fix it (if it had opposable thumbs).
-Planned Non-Operation Status with no back fees – it’s practically on a postal vacation, sunbathing in the driveway.

💰 Price Tag:
For the low, low cost of $2,725, you can be the proud owner of this one-of-a-kind postal chariot. Who needs a luxury sedan when you can have a bronze beauty with a fan?

🎉 Act fast before this horse-powered dream machine gallops away into someone else’s driveway! Email me now and make all your postal fantasies come true.

HAHA – Bonus points if you bring carrots for the horse hood ornament! 🥕🐴”

 
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March 1962 Jeep News

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This eight-page-issue starts with jeeps at the Chicago Show (see page 2 for a wide-photo of the display). As part of my thoughts for a jeep museum, I envisioned a world in the center of a circular room (sort of like what is shown in the front page pic below) and rope attached between the earth, pointing to where a manufacturer was located, and the the other end of the rope connecting to the wall with images and pics related. Then, for more topical related items (such as the jeep’s use with coffee in Colombia) there would be smaller strings connecting the spot on the planet with information on the wall. The northern hemisphere would be on  a second floor and the southern hemisphere on the first floor. In my head it works, lol.

Page three has a reference about an FC that was taken to Alaska by Wells M. Fox and his sister Mrs. Leo J. Miller.

Pages four and five have many dealer references.

Pages six, seven, and eight show off a variety of jeep uses, including a tram setup pulled by an FC-170 with front wheel drive only. There were two of these trams made.

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1961 CJ-3B Corona, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Looks like a good price.

“1961 Willys Jeep, CJ3B. Runs and drives perfectly. Hurricane f engine, original 3 speed. Located in Blythe, CA but will bring it home for the new buyer. DM if interested”

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2015 Drag Race Jeep Marysville, OH $8000

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Sounds like this was used by the owners daughters.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1383447189195289

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“Junior Jeep Funny Car. Tig welded chromoly chassis by Hartman Racing and Fabrication Aluminum Jeep funny car style body (Currently wrapped, but painted blue underneath) Carbon fiber funny car seat 700cc 2 cylinder/2 stroke Arctic Cat snowmobile engine (stock) Wilwood disc brake Stiletto dragster rack and pinion steering Ellington Chassis and Machining billet spindles Skat Trak rear paddles on DWT wheels Direct Drive spindle mount wheels with 2 sets of tires for the front (knobby and smoothies) Remote Start with Lithium battery Will fit a driver up to about 5’4″ without changing the cage. 17″ shoulder hoop I will include any extra parts I have along with the remote starter. Best ETs: 4.99 @ Brookville 5.18 @ Cleves 5.3X @ Silverback (can throttle stop for the 5.50 limit)”

 
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1972 Jeepster Commando Johnson City, TN $18,000

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Tom shared this nice looking late model Jeepster Commando with a few mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1063135501352233

“Unique and fun vehicle! Unknown miles on it; drives great. Heat works; 304 V8 engine, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case.”

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Drag Jeep Visalia, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21,000.

Looks race ready.

“Sand jeep , has aluminum head 383 ,13.3 to 1 compression , all roller , billet 4 bolt main block , Callie crankshaft , and rods , forged pistons , cohen power glide transmission with trans break , 5000 stall , dana 60 rear end , full polished bead lock wheels , rear has like new comp cut 20.00 paddles aluminum radiator , electric water pump , power rack and pinion , all new fox shocks , new paint , heated suspension seats , auto meter gauges , 4 wheel disk breaks , great dune jeep and go racing anytime , runs 4.5 on the track very easy to drive”

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1948 CJ-2A Wellington, CO $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/22/2023) It’s a project.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1395131048096582/

“Selling $3500. Obo. Wellington, CO. Runs and drives. No title. E-brake works. Clutch works. Shifts fine. I bought a lot of parts to fix it up. But only got one side of the shocks and brake cylinders. Cleaned the gas tank and it’s solid but needs more.”

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1950? Wagon Tender Fountain Hills, AZ $1000

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Not sure how much value is here, but this has been chopped like a “Tender”.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/312587041492604/

“RAT ROD or YARD ART, WAS A WAGON, NOW SHORTENED** HAS FRT FENDERS, HOOD & GRILLE****BE DIFFERENT. DONT COPY CAT*** SHEET METAL ONLY, NO TITLE *** BILL OF SALE”

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Jan/Feb 1961 Jeep News

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This Issue has another foldout, awkward center-page full of congrats this time dedicated to dealers who enjoyed a Nassau vacation. There is also a page celebrating the 51 jeeps used in the 1961 Presidential Inauguration parade. Another page is dedicated to Surreys. Finally, on the last page you’ll find a warning about a scam involving $90 Army jeeps!

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This wide shot shows page 2 (from above) plus pages 3-5 (Nassau dealer holiday):

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The Surreys appear on page 6:

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The $90 jeep scam pulls on page 8:

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Barrington Radio Service Testimony

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UPDATE :This was published October 03, 2013:

This photo is neat, but I wish the paper had been a little thicker so the words didn’t show through.

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Willys Sales Corporation MN Zone Letterhead on eBay

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Here’s an interesting item: 9 pages of letterhead from Willy’s Minneapolis Zone, priced at $9.93.

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“1958 Willys Jeep 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Letterhead from Willys Minneapolis Zone – Nine (9) Sheets one price. Measures 8.5″ x 11.0″, showing some yellowing and shelf wear.”

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1960 Scenic Jeep Tour Slides on eBay

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Nice photo from a San Juan Scenic Jeep tour. Too bad the first photo isn’t a slightly wider photo.

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Arboretum Jeep Train Postcard and Slide

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Apparently, the arboretum had at least two different colors of jeep trains. Here’s a slide then of an orange one. It is currently priced at $12.99.

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(Originally posted May 2015)  This was sold on eBay.

This postcard depicts how tram visitors used to tour the former Santa Anita ranch of “Lucky Baldwin”, who made millions in silver.  According to the website, “Occupying the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and located in the city of Arcadia.”

The park is located here.

 
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1953 CJ-3A Prescott Valley, AZ $8000

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Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/681820117147732

“Professionally restored by army jeep specialist T90 transmission, 3 speed manual Transfer case is an 18 L head engine, otherwise known as a flathead, has been professionally reworked at an engine shop and has less than 100 miles on it- original mileage is 13k Dana 25 front axle Real axle Dana 44 PTO Carter w/o carburetor Choke and floor mounted foot starter Runs great, ready to drive home or out for a ride in the desert! (But can be delivered) The top shredded while bringing it up north, price reflects the need to buy a new one, still have all the hardware if your a do-it-yourselfer.”

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1948 CJ-2A “Lefty” Bakersfield, CA $14,995

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Looks good, but the bench seat seems an odd choice given the restoration.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139100169294968

“Frame of restoration 6 years ago. Keep has been completely restored and only has 266 miles. New engine, brakes, all new electrical, radiator. ALL other components have been replaced or restored. Original California Jeep! Modified to have 2 gas tanks (original under drivers seat and 2nd under passenger seat). Absolutely immaculate Jeep Asking $15,000 OBO”

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1953 CJ-3A Fresno, CA $19,000

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This looks like it has gone through a full rebuild.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3675520609385004

“1953 Willy CJ3A Newly frame up Restoration 95% Accurate. Has been converted to 12v converting original parts to 12v. It has to be seen and driven to truly know how a brand new Willys was to drive in 1953. Every nut and bolt are new. Come see it”
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1942 MB Darlen Center, NY Auction

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With 5 days to go the top bid price is $700.

https://hibid.com/lot/175857480/1942-jeep-willy–stored-in-barn?ref=lot-list

“LAST REGISTERED IN 1999, 11725 MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, INCLUDES 3 JERRY CANS, HAS WINCH ON FRONT BUMPER, GOOD TIRES, CANVAS TOP, FRAME IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR AGE, SOME PAINT CHIPPING, NO DOORS, MOUSE REMNANTS IN ENGINE BAY NOT RUNNING LAST REGISTRATION AND BILL OF SALE ARE PRESENT; NO TITLE REQUIRED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE.”

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1951 CJ-3A Twin Falls, ID $5500 OBO

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Apparently, this is a barn find that is now for sale. It runs. I don’t know much more about it. Contact the seller at 307 203 7135 with any questions.

“1951 cj all original clear title runs”

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1943 MB Lincoln, CA $6000

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Lots of information provided about this MB.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360913916397419

“WWII 1943 Willys Jeep, MB engine with Serial Number MB-250260 which matches the military depot data plate on the frame. It was rebuilt by the military on 10/14/1952 at Esslingen Ordinance Depot. The engine does turn over and is fairly original under the hood. The only thing not original for the era, is the voltage regulator for the generator. It has original gauges, but someone broke out the glass. Engine is mated to T84 transmission. It includes all seat frames front and rear, original fuel tank, 4 combat rims with used NDT and new tubes mounted. Also included is a set of top bows however they are for a M-38 and not an MB. They could be converted by welding. Original windshield frame is pretty rough but this jeep comes with another external windshield frame that could be used.

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Various Jeeps at an Alaska Auction

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Bill shared this auction for a Jeepster chassis and body with no bids, but there are additional jeeps in the auction:

1. https://hibid.com/lot/175243573/1950-willys-jeepster?ref=lot-list

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2. https://hibid.com/lot/175243572/jeep-willys-forward-control?ref=catalog

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3. https://hibid.com/lot/175243571/jeep-willys-forward-control?ref=catalog

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4. https://hibid.com/lot/175243570/1947-jeep-overland?ref=catalog

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1949 CJ-3A + WWII Body Pahrump, NV $2500

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Given the extra body, this may be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298335703068602

“1949 Jeep with spare parts Does not run, no engine, has spare tub, fenders hood, springs, drive shafts, body rough on extra tub and rolling jeep. Can be used as parts or to put back together, have Transmission and transfer case that can be rebuilt with newer synchros and small bearing kits included, not all new bearings are there. This Jeep is not put together. Pictures show it will roll, but tub will have to be loaded separately. I have a Nevada Title that goes with it, but not in my name, it was signed by the previous owner. I will not answer to is it still available, once it is sold, it will be marked as sold and removed”

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1948 CJ-2A Webster, NY Auction

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Still 9 days left in the auction. Current high bid is $540.

https://hibid.com/lot/175533906/1948-jeep-willys?ref=lot-list

“1948 Jeep Willys *sells w/ transferable registration* **ran 3 years ago*”

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