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Photos from Slides of a Modified Dually CJ-5 on eBay

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UPDATE: Barney Goodwin (of Barney’s Jeep Parts) sent this 1973 photo out of Houston showing another possible example of an orange city-of-Houston CJ-5 painted similarly to the jeeps below.

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Barney added, “This photo was taken in June, 1973 in my hometown of Houston. A neighbor who was an official for the City of Houston owned it. (His city car is to the left of the Jeep in the photo).

Like the Jeeps in the posting (below), I believe this had been a fleet Jeep, special ordered for a construction company, municipality or county. It had the same hard top as in the photos (see the doors propped against the wall behind it. Out of sight but in my copy is the windshield. It is orange also) Note the orange hinges, mirror arm, etc.

The changes he made to it were sand tires (the beach was 50 miles nearby) which I believe were on the Kelsey deep dish rims used on the Renegade and Renegade I, and also the white upholstery .

It was neat to see him cruise around on hot Houston summer days in this- just as it appears.”

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A 1968 image from a slide on eBay shows a dually CJ-5 that’s been modified in an unusual way. Too bad the quality isn’t better.

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A second photo on eBay reveals there were two jeeps at the 1968 equipment show in Houston, the jeep above and a second dually CJ-5 with a back hoe. Unfortunately, the image isn’t hi res enough to reveal much about the jeeps:

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From the top of this photo:

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WWII Jeep Gets an Honorable Discharge

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UPDATE: I had something else planned for today, but my email turned flakey, so those pics will have to wait until tomorrow …. This is the third time I’ve reposted this, as the first two links turned back.  I first posted the video below in 2015. It’s worth a second third look.

This video is called “WWII Jeep Gets an Honorable Discharge” and shows Mayor Fred Heine’s Ford GP. The video shows the jeep working on the farm. Lots of great shots. Wyatt’s father was the first person to work on it when Fred Heine couldn’t get it started. The jeep is now at the U.S.Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville Alabama, which was featured last week.

 

 
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Photo of French Gladiator/SUV

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Roger Martin shared this pic with me from Facebook. Was this custom or production model (don’t have time to check it out right now).

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5×5.5 Railroad Wheels Juliustown, NJ eBay

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Steve spotted these rarely seen wheels for sale. They were made by Fremont (MII40IK … Model #?).

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“RIMS ARE 20″ DIA X 4.5 WIDE WITH A 3 1/8″ BACK SPACE LOCAL PICKUP FROM PEMBERTON NJ 08068 OR CAN DELIVER TO HAGERSTOWN MB/FINDLEY OHIO MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW”

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1964 Wagon Traveller Katy, TX eBay

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Mike spotted this modified Traveller for sale out of Texas. The serial number put this at only 7 units later than Scrambleer’s (Dan) Orange Traveller (see his wagon at the lower part of this 2014 post). Given it is so heavily modified, it would make a good platform for doing something creative. It would surprise me if this was a former Border Patrol vehicle (but I see no gov plate).

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“We believe this is a 1964 Jeep Willys Traveller based on the interior and exterior trim. It has been modified as shown.

It has a V8 and manual trans, 4×4. It runs well. New BFG Tires.

Would make a good hunting or other off road touring rig. It does not have a title. It comes Bill of Sale only.”

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Some Days, Dogs are ‘Shitty’

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So, this happened the other day ….

Per Ann’s FB post, “Today the girls went to Doggie Details Pet Grooming where Shana, as usual, did an AMAZING job on them. They were soft and pretty and smelled so nice for all of about an hour.

Lizzy proceeded to escaped David’s fence redesign (expanded while the dogs were being groomed). Then, Lizzy got into the Pasture where a cow pooped on her. David then chased her back into the yard where a pensive Betty Page excitedly attacked her before they both bolted through the doggie door, into the house and across the white couch.

Needless to say I had to disregard Shana’s warning about too frequent bathing and bath them for a second time today. We’ve also had to shampoo the sofa, clean the floors, clorox the entire bathroom, wash the slipcovers and finally we got ourselves cleaned up.

I think it goes without saying…..Lizzy is so grounded.

Before the pasture:

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After the pasture:

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1948 CJ-2A Del Mar, CA $15,000

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Appears solid.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/solana-beach-1948-willys-cj2-jeep-new/7461705005.html

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“Bought off Bring a Trailer for $11k over a year ago and was told it was in perfect shape, guess what and no surprise, that good old boy from Virginia lied through his teeth!!!

Anyways, I’ve had several Jeeps and this one has one of the nicest rust-free bodies, as well as complete and original gauges, E-Brake Handle, Seats, Motor and Trans. The engine has been completely rebuilt by a top shelf mechanic that works on my entire collection of rare and High cars such as Porsches, Mercedes, and muscle cars. I bought this as a beach cruiser, around, town summer fun car…
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1947 CJ-2A Englewood, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995.

Seems solid. Has some early Cutlas hubs.

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“Year: 1947
Make:Willys
Model:Jeep
Mileage:53,613
Stock #:62810
VIN:84667
Notes
Very well kept 1947 Willys Jeep. Rebuilt carb. New tires. New brakes. Absolute blast to drive.
Vehicle Options”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Helena, MT $6000

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This might have a Hudson steering upgrade.

https://helena.craigslist.org/cto/d/helena-1947-willys-jeep/7472972650.html

“1947 willys jeep with a ford 260 v8 runs good other than it burns a little oil have extra engine block and other miscellaneous parts call clean title”

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1949 CJ-3A Cypress, TX $14,500

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A Warn OD is included, but it is non functional.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/cypress-1949-willys-jeep-cj-3a/7469260939.html

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“1949 Willys CJ-3A. In good running order. Only thing that does not work is the waren overdrive unit. Has mid 70’s 2.3L Ford engine. Rebuilt transmission. Replaced last 4 years, all brake components, all clutch components, carburetor, timing belt. Top is older but had stitches redone. Have extra transmission and transfercase.”