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For his Pic of the Week, Craig forwarded this unusual train built on a jeep platform that was featured in a 1964 issue of Jeep News.
I found an example of the above train-jeep being used at Africa, USA, though the details were slightly different. These pictures come from cardcow.com.
I’m wondering if this jeep train out of St. Augustine, FL, isn’t a custom version of the above platform. You can see the older St. Augustine Jeep Trains here.
This is a neat combo.
“UP FOR AUCTION, A SWEEEEEEET USED MATCHBOX … no.36 JEEP WITH GLIDING CLUB TRAILER, & GLIDER PLANE, MADE IN ENGLAND, BY LESNEY 1976… THIS IS A VERY COOL JEEP AND TRAILER, IT COMES WITH A GLIDER PLANE YOU PUT TOGETHER, AND IT ALL FITS IN THE WAY COOL TRAILER.. ONLY ONE THING WRONG WITH THIS UNIT, THE PLASTIC GLASS TOP DOES NOT FIT THE TRAILER THAT GOOD, IT’S A LITTLE LOSE ON THE FIT….THERE IS NORMAL PAINT CHIPPING ON THIS TOY, HAS NORMAL WEAR, ALL TIRES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE…… THIS IS A USED TOY AND BUYING AS IS.”
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This one is missing some parts. Here’s a more complete example, from old toys.com.
“Vintage Holgate wooden Jeep up for Auction. Has all wheels including the spare on the back. The item is in normal age related played with wear which includes paint loss, scratching, nicks, metal wear, some blue markings on the bottom. Measures 6 1/2″ x 2″ x 2″ roughly..Great addition toy your wooden toy collection. Low Start Bidding.”
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UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(09/30/2012) I imagine there aren’t too many of these matchbook covers left. The colors sure are bright.
“OK HERE WE HAVE A (BUY 1 OR ALL MATCHBOOKS OR PATCHES IN USA $3.50) COOL OLD KOENING EQUIPMENT FOR JEEPS MORGAN MOTOR SALES CORBIN KY MATCH BOOK/COVER NEVER USED NO MATCHES OPEN SIZE IS 4 1/2″ BY 3″ IN GOOD CONDITION PLEASE LOOK AT PIC(S) AND ASK ANY??’S ALL OPEN BUILT AND STARTED MODELS ARE SOLD AS IS”
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I don’t know a lot about these, but I always though they looked fun.
“1941 Dodge WC-6
Production plate number: 4119-12491
Built 1941
Model Number: 19 Reconnaissance Vehicles
Production Number: 12491
Frame Number: 8654943
This number is within the production range of 8654112 to 8659151, was assigned to WC-6 and was built 2 January 1941. The U.S. Government Registration Number is between W-208496 and W-2012032.
The vehicle identification number is 8688717.
The vehicle has a clear title for transfer.
This vehicle has been totally restored within the past six months with existing, NOS and new production parts to the new 1941 condition. The engine has approximately 700 miles on the rebuild, new wiring harness, instrument gauges, new NDT military tires with minor wear, new paint, newly recovered seats, new Beachwood Canvas Top, NOL side doors. Original oiler can, fire extinguisher, grease gun, assorted tools, pioneer rack tool set, two (2) fuel cans and pintle hitch. This vehicle has been restored by a restoration specialist, to its original production condition in 1941.”
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This appears to be a blend of mostly MB and some CJ-2A.
“This is a running driving 1946 Jeep. Four wheel drive works great. Flathead 4 cylinder. It has new front leaf springs, new coker military tires, new wheel cylinders and hoses, new seat coushions, new fuel pump. It comes with an extra parts engine, transmission, front and rear differentials. Brakes need adjustment, but I drive it the way it is. A great running and driving project.
Clean Florida title in my name.
Does not include license plate.
Any questions or offers call Sam 786-547-2570”
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there are some minor items that need fixing.
“First civilian Jeep CJ, a direct brother of the 41-45 Military Jeep The MB. Not a show Jeep, but one for the hunting club and cruising town, trails. not restored but refurbished. I have a lot of time and money in it.I rebuilt the engine two months ago, smokes a little as the rings have not seated yet,and assembly lube has not burned off. all wiring is replaced, guages work,lights are functional. trans has new brass,bearings, seals. rims have not been painted, i have the paint. i have decent black vinyl seat cushion covers, but was going to put green canvas ones on, just dont have time for this jeep anymore. things like starter bushing need to be replaced(i have it) speedometer cable, parking brake cable, just tinkering stuff. it runs and drives TURNS MORE HEADS, GETS MORE COMPLIMENTS than any viper,monster truck, be ready everyone wants to check it out. six1six 3three7 five3 zero 8. text preferred.”
http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3482238075.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(12/13/2012) The pictures suggest this is solid, but the camo could hide issues.
“For sale a 1947 willys cj2a painted camo, This jeep is mechanically sound with rebuilt transmission,new valves,valve springs,and seats.New brakes,brake lines,brakes cylinders,master cylinder,new radiator,gas tank,gas cap,seats redone with new foam,engine is 134 f head,rebuilt carb, new fuel pump,all new gaskets and seals,new u-joints, 3 speed manual transmission with hi and low 4wd no turning hubs switch to 4wd from inside the jeep.also new a frame tow bar. This jeep is sold as is/where is with a bill of sale.Buyer is responsible for pick up or shipping arrangements. cash or money order preferred.”
No pics provided.
“1947 willys in original condition no work being done yet,only local area calls considered.for pics by phone either use e-mail or call direct 717 968 8708 thanks.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/3482096501.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
All original? It has an unusual front bumper made partly of ammo boxes.
“trying to sell an old willys jeep,all original runs good needs some tlc.. bfg tires, v8 with four speed tranny. call for more info i dont know much but can find out more.”
