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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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Year? Sarao Jeepney Boynton Beach, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Shane bought this Jeepney, so it is heading for VA.

Bill shared this Jeepney. .The starting bid with no bids and 4 days to go is $3450. If I didn’t have other projects, I would consider this one.

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Electrifying Philippine Jeepneys

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With the Philippine government’s decision to modernize public transportation comes the need to make the famous Jeepneys more environmentally friendly. To that end, the 76-year-old Franciso Motors company has partnered with Tembo, who will provide electrification kits to Franciso Motors. Francisco spotted this older Jeepney, noting it was one the company built.

Francisco Jeepney makes both public transportation-sized Jeepneys and smaller, more familiar-sized jeep-like vehicles called Oners (if I understand the site correctly). .

Here is Elmer Francisco describing his goal with electric Jeepneys (takes a about a minute to get to the interview):

 
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Jeepney Phase-Out Plan Illustration

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Artist Roni Santiago created this illustration as a comment to the Philippine phase-out of the Jeepneys (posted by Mario to FB). It seems to be a riff off the Bill Mauldin illustration of the solider with a gun pointed at a tired old jeep.

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Bill Mauldin’s famous illustration (as reprinted on the cover of the Nov 1992 Smithsonian):

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And as seen in a sculpture at the Shidoni Gallery near Sante Fe:

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1950? Jeepney Ava, IL $20,000

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Runs, but is a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572289907852887

“Very rare sararo jeep. Does run,needs a lot of work.”

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Year? Jeepney Philippines $80,000 (Scam?)

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UPDATE: Okay, it was listed in Alabama, but after some more research (thanks to Galen’s message) it is clear this should be listed in the Philippines. It may be a scam (with the scam the high price), but I can’t tell for sure …

I assume the seller is kidding when he writes “high performance machine”? I imagine the price is a placeholder?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/416858502958652

“Looking for a buyer good condition Jeep, high performance machine. Urgent reason for starting business only”

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Year? Jeepney Riverside, CA $15,000

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It doesn’t run at the moment. It has a Missouri title for some reason. There’s nothing to indicate it is a 1946 or was ever a WW2 jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687047558645517

“$15,000 Here is the real deal WW2 willys Jeep Jeepney from the Philippines. Was built in the 1960’s with old war Jeeps left behind. This is a real deal with Isuzu diesel and 4 speed transmission. Old owner was a maga millionaire that took his family in the annual parade every year in this. It was part of the Schats bakery collection. Has a clean Missouri title and had over $5000 invested in the running gear years ago. Been sitting maybe 4 years and will run and drive in a few hours.”

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Jeepney Groveport, OH $15,500

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Here’s a cool find by Roger Martin.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/621628415435840/

“Custom modified Jeep to be a taxi in the Phillipines. It is unknown how many miles this vehicle has been driven. This vehicle has no markings, no VIN number or other indicators where it was made or how long ago. Please contact me for further details. Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture.”

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