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Jeepster Invitation Mailer

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This Jeepster invitation mailer(?) was included in some other items I got a few months ago. I would imagine it was part of the introductory campaign in 1948?

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Koenig Standard Cab Hardtop Instructions 530/630 Full 535/Half

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The models covered in the pages below are the Koenig Standard Hardtops 530 Full and 53 Half for the CJ-5 and Models 630 Full and 535 Half with adapters No. 3863 for CJ-6 Jeeps.

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1943 Photo of Carl Buehler Getting His Jeep Ride on eBay

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Carl must have penned a powerful letter! Carl J. Buehler, JR, passed away in 2001.

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“1943 Press Photo 10-year-old Carl Buehler’s first jeep-ride, Verona, NJ. This is an original press photo. World War II – United States. Verona, New Jersey. Carl Buehler of Verona, New Jersey, wrote to the president saying that he had been promised a jeep ride for selling war bonds and that such promise had not been kept. The jeep showed up by presidential order, driven by Major Arthur J. Lonegren and here we see the 10-year-old boy getting his much desired jeep-ride. Photo measures 7.75 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 11-10-1943.

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In 1943, Carl was honored for his 1942 efforts when he joined a New York City parade in 1943. Later, in 1944, Carl was back in the papers as a twelve-year-old hoping to break his previous war bond drive effort.

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Koenig Super Cab Hardtop Instructions 550/650 and 555

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The models covered in the pages below are the Koenig Super Cabs 550 Full and 555 Half for the CJ-5 and Models 650 Full and 555 Half with adapters No. 3863 for CJ-6 Jeeps.

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1943 GPW Cody, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was  $17,000.

Lots of updates.

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“New almost everything, motor has 100 hours. New seats, wheels, tires, brakes, hubs. Newly repainted. Sharp looking jeep! Original: body, windshield, differentials, transfer case and more.
350 Chevy motor
400 turbo transmission
Dana 30’s front and back
Dana transfer case
Custom drivelines
Warn locking hubs
Overdrive system on original transfer case
Ruff Stuff front steering
PSE steering box
Rock Hard front bumper, custom built steel rear bumper
LED light bars
Rancho shocks
Pro Comp steel wheels, Goodyear ATS tires
7” disc brakes in front, drum in rear
4 point racing harness for driver and passenger seats
High lift jack”

 

 
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Converto Trailer Photos

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UPDATE II: Below are some new photos showing his restored Converto HA hydraulic trailer bed after it’s been sand blasted and re-assembled. 

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Sheriff’s Jeepfest Aug 29th-Sept 1 Jasper, GA

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This popped up on an unrelated Google search. There’s a Sheriff’s Jeepfest in Jasper, Georgia, August 29th – September 1. I don’t know anything about it.

https://www.sheriffsjeepfest.com/

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Every Day is Sundae — Ice Cream in Salem, OR

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A reader named Chuck mentioned on Facebook that an ice cream shop called On any Sundae in Salem, Oregon, uses an FJ for its outdoor marketing and sales. There’s no website for the business, only some Facebook pages. Here are some pics:

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2019 Toledo Jeep Fest: Aug 9 – Aug 11

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The 2019 Toledo Jeep Fest will be a three-day event this year, August 9th – August 11th. You can see a schedule of events here: https://toledojeepfest.com/plan-your-weekend/schedule-of-events/. We can’t make it this year, but maybe we can get to the next one.

https://toledojeepfest.com

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Stratton Lift Phoenicia, NY eBay

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Andy’s auctioning this rare Stratton Lift. It’s missing the arms. More info on the lift. Also, Andy’s selling the rusty CJ-5 that was carrying the lift (see bottom pic). stratton-lift1

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