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1949 CJ-2A Dallas, TX **SOLD**

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

(09/12/2012) Between the paint and the mods, these look like Texas Hunting jeeps.

“Here I got a Deer Hunting Special for Sale.

1949 CJ2A Willys Jeep straight body
Runs and drives
Clear Good Title in hand
Custom Top
Custom Seats
Registered and street legal
New Shocks
New wheel cylinders
Better than good tubeless tires on 16 inch rims with spare
9000 lb Ramsey winch
Converted to 12 Volt
Two batteries
125 amp alternator for charging
8 additional hunting lights

See link for a video of 1949 Willys: http://youtu.be/YXq462305KA”

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1946 CJ-2A Bakersfield, VT **SOLD**

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

(03/30/2012) The rims look great, but the rest of the jeep less so.

“1946 Willy jeep CJA2, 4wd, 3spd, flattie (needs rebuild). nice refinished rims, locking hubs.

too many projects , these two must go
email for pics ONLY”

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Early PTO Plows for Fighting Forest Fires

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Magazine, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looking for USDA jeeps I found these two different plows used for fire fighting in the late 1940s/early 1950s.

The “V-shape plow” was featured in the August 1949 issue of Popular Mechanics:

This plow was featured in the May 1951 issue of Popular Mechanics on page 151.

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Correct Spare Tire Oak Block Isolation Kit on eBay

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Glenn spotted this replacement spare tire oak block isolation kit on eBay

“This is a brand new Willys spare tire oak block isolation kit. These are correct in every way and very high quality, will fit Jeep CJ2a CJ3a CJ3b with 15 inch wheels. These mount between the body and the spare tire. We do sell the correct block for 16 inch wheels. These are hand made in a professional shop with the highest standards. The correct mounting hardware is included. They are excellent quality, Made In USA.”

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3 Jeeps in Motorized Building Set on eBay

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This must not have been in the Sears Toy Catalog, because I would have circled this as a kid.  It includes three jeeps!

” Neat piece here, looks to be complete (no Guarantee) Original box with manual , booklets , even some vintage batteries, Has three jeeps , Look at the pictures , have a great day!!!! Selling as is comes as seen in box.”

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Emenee Formex 7 Military Casting Set **SOLD**

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

According to the description, you can cast your own jeeps.  No examples of how good (or poor) they are.

“ You are bidding on a Formex 7 casting set made by Emenee. This casting set is a create your own casting set featuring “Military Company” including soldiers, jeeps, and cannons. My research shows that this set dates back to 1964. This is a used set as the items are not in their original package and some of the molds have been used.”

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Bounce the Jeep by Barbara Jane Snediker on eBay

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Staring bid is $7.50

Bounce the Jeep was published in 1945.

“ENLARGED PICTURES!! Please scroll ALL the way down to view LARGER images.
KA355. Illustrated by Harold Peterson. Pub. Rand McNally 1945.
6 ¾” 45 pages. Small split bottom rear hinge. Otherwise. Very Good condition.”

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