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Charles is Hunting for His Dad’s ’42 GPW

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UPDATE: Charles mentioned the story of his father’s drive from Florida to Ohio in a post two days ago. Yesterday, he sent me a photo and article related to that adventure. I’ve typed out the article, as it is a little hard to read.

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2,000 Miles And 38 Quarts of Oil Later

MARILYN CARLTON (Medina County Gazette)
December 21, 1970.

“Ohio or Bust” is what the sign on the back of the age Jeep (1942) said when two young men on leave left Jacksonville, Fla.

Airman Steve Brookover, 20, who has been in the Navy two and one-half years, and Airman Denny Kellham, 19, stationed at Cecil Field, took a lot of ribbing when they decided to come home on leave in the jeep.

Steve said “The guys started betting right away that we would never make it.”

“They called it ‘Kell-Brook Folly'” he added.

The four cylinder jeep has no heater, only half a canvas top and no back at all. It took 38 quarts of oil to make the trip and averaged only 35 miles per hour.

It was 57 hours after they left Jacksonville before they arrived at Hinckley, where Brookover’s parents live. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Joy.

The airman spent 42 hours of the 51 driving, 15 hours in a steady rain. “I think it must ahve been the Monsoon season in Georgia,” Brookover joked.

The men admitted to some trouble with a slipping clutch when coming over the mountains and they ran out of gas on Interstate 71 — just nine miles from the Medina exit.

Brookover said they bought the Jeep about six months ago “just to run around in.”

“They wouldn’t let us bring it on the base, so we worked on it in town on our time off. I guess they thought it might be a hazard at Cecil,” Kellham added.

Future plans of the two Navy men do not call for a trip back in the kell-Brook Folly — they plan to fly back Jan. 3. They leave Jan. 5 on a Meditarranean cruise aboard the USS Forrestal for six months. They are in Attack Squadron 81.

Airman Kellham has been in the Navy a year and a half and hails from Toledo. His mother, Mr. Evelyn Kellman presently lives in Indiana.

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Original post Aug 6, 2018 – Charles is looking for his Dad’s 1942 GPW. He writes, “My dad had a 42 gpw he bought during his time in the navy in the Vietnam years. He actually drove it from Florida to ohio during leave with my future moms cousin (also in the navy)and on that trip he met my mom for the first time. A jeep brought them together. He let it go sometime in the 70s but still always talks about it.”

He provided me with a serial number of GPW535301. That number has not been registered on the G-503 Database, but it appears higher than it should be, especially for a 1942. If anyone has any additional insights, he would welcome them. I suggested he add a post over at the G-503 site.

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Homer’s CJ-3B Fire Jeep & Trailer

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Alaska Paul shared this great story of how some citizens of Homer, Alaska, in the 1960s used General Mills coupons to purchase a new fire engine. As the story is being told make sure to spot the photo of the CJ-3B Fire Jeep & Trailer!

http://www.ktva.com/story/38821613/story-time-with-aunt-phil-betty-fire-truck

This is the photo (in case you don’t want to watch the story):

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1948 CJ-2A Thornton, CO $10,000

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Looks like a stainless body with some nice updates.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/cj2/6661539444.html

“I am selling a 1948 Jeep CJ2 with a Chevy 327 v8 and 4 speed transmission with a Warn overdrive. Here is the back story. I bought this Jeep in December from a man who owned and built this Jeep from 1976-2017. In that time he managed to save every recite and manual from his build. I have 41 years of paperwork. When I asked him why he’s selling it he responded with, “I’m too old and too fat to drive the thing.” Since owning it all I have done is drive it about 100 miles and replaced a fuel tank. I’m selling it because, full disclosure, I barley fit in it and I’m looking at a motorcycle I want to buy. I’m also open to equal trades, trade plus you give me money or trade and I give you money. Make an offer.”

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1951 M-38 & Trailer San Bruno, CA $6500

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It runs and drives and includes the trailer.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1951-willys-m38/6662674546.html

“Runs good. Recently gone through and tuned up. Jeep and trailer. Trailer is a custom built tilt.”

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1946 CJ-2A Willits, CA $6500

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Has some updates.

https://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/6659662572.html

“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep Flat fender Nearly all original. This is a 70 + year old Jeep so it is not Concours condition but very solid with very little rust. Runs well shifts well all components work well. Has been converted to 12V Brand new gas tank and carburetor Oversized tires and roll bar. Located in Redwood Valley $6500 Might consider reasonable offers or partial trades + cash— absolutely no 215”

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Mid 1970s CJ-5 Hudson, OH Estate Sale

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Jim spotted this possible Brush Fire Jeep. It is being sold at an estate sale August 18th & 19th.

https://www.estatesales.net/OH/Hudson/44236/1960023

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Year? CJ-3B Naples, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3500.

(09/23/20214) This has Toyota running gear.

“1947 Jeep CJ3B 302 Ford automatic trans twin stick transfer case Toyota axles. I have new headers from advanced adapters flow master mufflers new wiring harness and gauges and steering column to be installed. The front fenders and dash are removed for the gauges and wiring to be installed all the parts are there just needs put back together. No time to do I’m moving…”

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Here’s what it looked like when posted for sale previously:

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1948 CJ-2A Greenville, SC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

The hood bump is not centered …

“1948 Jeep Willys. New tires, paint, all new wiring, 4 wheel drive High and Low,”

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1971 Jeepster Commando Pflugerville, TX eBay

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Mike shared this one. It looks great on the outside, but could use some interior TLC.

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“This car is part of the Allen H. Dieringer estate collection. We (the family) have sold a dozen or so vehicles in the past few couple of months and have a few more to liquidate. Please visit www.dieringercollection.com to register for email updates as new listings become available and/or add me as a favorite seller.
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2 1946 CJ-2As Lohn, TX $2200

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/two-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/6663647368.html

“Two 1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A Civilian”

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