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The McCain Hub Winch

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UPDATE: Not many of these winches around.

While going through some old Four Wheeler Magazines, I came across two different ads for a McCain Hub Winch.  As best as I can tell, you attach it to the front hub, wind a cable or rope around it, and then start the front wheels turning, which would pull the jeep forward.  Also, the February 1969 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine has an article about the winch, but the seller wants $25 for it.  I’ll wait until the price drops.

This first pic is an ad for the winch:

This second pic shows an ad for Chachua’s Four Wheel Drive Center.  If you see #2, you can read about the hubs:

 

 
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5th Annual King Family Indiana Jeep Trip

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The King family has been taking annual family trips over the last five years. You can see some pics from last year’s trip here.

Jason King writes, Last Saturday was our 5th Annual Jeep Rally through Parke County Indiana.  We enjoyed a 30 mile trip through the countryside,  visited a Amish leather and saddle shop, road go karts and finished up with a campfire cookout. 

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1970s Jeep Sign Golden Gates, FL $75

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No pics provided.

“JEEP dealer sign,1970’s.this is an original sign that was once illuminated from behind,It is missing the centre out of the ‘P’ but this can be fixed with paint or vinyl.approx 5 ft and 3 ft height.Collectors item $75 No offers !! So please don’t ask.”

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/clt/5062405712.html

 

 
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Day 53-54 – Jun. 3rd-4th: The Journey Home

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<– Day 52 – Tue. Jun. 2nd: Navigating the Book Cliffs | TRIP OVERVIEW –>

We spent Wednesday with my kids to celebrate my upcoming 50th birthday June 5th.

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June 3rd Dinner at Del Mar al Lago in Salt Lake City.

Like all good things, this amazing Texas tour had to come to an end. So, thursday morning we left Salt Lake at 2:30am. In a funny coincidence, while driving through Boise at 7am, my cousin passed us on I-84 on his way to work. Ann was driving at the time, while I was napping, when he sped quickly by us. He recognized us as he passed, so he sent me a text, telling us ‘good morning’ and apologizing that he was ‘late for work’. Then off he went.

Small world.

We arrived in Pasco six hours later, ending our54-day trip after 10,113 miles of driving. Thanks to everyone who made it a fun, interesting, education, and entertaining time!
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Friday is my 50th birthday. I’ve got posts scheduled for the next couple days, so I’ll be able to take some time off and get a massage :-). That’s a good way to start the second half of my century.

<– Day 52 – Tue. Jun. 2nd: Navigating the Book Cliffs | TRIP OVERVIEW –>

 
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Grand Mesa Jeep Club Swap Meet Grand Junction, CO

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I ran across the ad on Craiglist. Learn more here.

“Grand Mesa Jeep Club is putting on the biggest off road show and swap meet in Western Colorado, this weekend.
Date : Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Time : 9AM – 4PM
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US Hwy 50, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Admission: Free”

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Kar Klinic Jeep Repair in Salt Lake City

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Today we did a few things around Salt Lake and then enjoyed some Peruvian food with my kids. One the drive home we ran across an automobile shop called the Kar Klinic. In the parking lot were jeeps and in a back lot were jeeps. There were several references to jeep repair with shop rates at $65.

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