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Kissing 10,000 Soldiers

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Nick shared this story. To boost the young recruits morale before going off to war 18 year old actor Marilyn Hare attempted to kiss 10,000 soldiers before they were shipped off to war during WWII.  Below are the pics that included a jeep. Here is the original site with more pics and information: http://imgur.com/gallery/V9aDZ.

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Las Vegas Jeep Club Plaque in Reno, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.

Neat piece, but the price it nuts.

“Unusual solid aluminum Las Vegas Jeep Club license plate topper/ plaque. Measures: 9 1/8″ long X 5 1/4″ wide X 1/4 inch thick. Hole spacing is 3 3/8 X 5 1/8 inches. Sold in original, as found, condition —uncleaned and unpolished. Located in Reno. $200”

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Don Spots this MB in Colorado

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Don photographed this MB/GPW with some modifications. He seems to be feeding his jeep habit, that is when he isn’t enjoying motorcycles and food.

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MB & 2A Soft Top in VT $500

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It has a damaged edge, but still might be a good price.

“New in the box. Early military style convertible top w/ doors & hardware. Has small windows. B-Top. Kaki Green. Has 1 small damage spot at inside side window zipper. Not visible from outside. Small military style windows have been discontinued over 15 years. other than small spot(see photo) Beautiful shape. $500. Also, new front end parts, tie rods, belcranks & kits, knuckle wipers, s brake tubes, bearings & seals.”

http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/5107771632.html

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Don Shares a Couple More Jeeps from his Trip

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One his way through Cuba, New Mexico, Don stopped at a Mexican restaurant called the Cuban Cafe. He recommends the food. The owners are Margie and Bob. Margie drives a 1972 CJ-5 that belonged to her father.

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After Cuba, Don drove to the Durango, Colorado, area. He’s had his eye on this M-38, but the seller won’t sell it. The jeep continues to sit outside in the weather.

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1944 Photo of German Beach on eBay

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This show a couple of fallen soldiers next to the jeep.

“1944- Two American soldiers lied dead next to their Jeep that was struck by German machine gun fire during the Normandy invasion. Number on hood is clearly readable.”

View all the information on eBay

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1942 Article about the Jeep Girls Safety Outfits

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The October 19, 1942, issue of the Toledo News published this article about the “Jeep Girls” new safety outfit.

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Mouse that Roared Movie Lobby Card

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Maury found this rare “Mouse that Roared” Peter Sellers’ movie lobby card. I remember watching and enjoying this years ago.

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CJ-2A at Larry Miller Dealership in Albuquerque

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Don will be spending the next month traveling through New Mexico and Colorado. Lucky for us, he’s watching for jeeps. He spotted this redone CJ-2A at a Larry H. Miller Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge Ram dealership in Albuquerque. I guess we’ll be stopping in there during our next visit!

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1970s Jeep for Aug 19th Photoshoot in Washington

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Paul Pulver is an art director assembling a team to do a photoshoot near Quincy, Washington, at Frenchman’s Coulee (not far from me). Most of his team his flying in from Pennsylvania. As he explains below, he’d like to rent a 1970s jeep from someone in the region for the photo shoot. He’s offering $1000 for the day plus a night in a motel for the jeep owner. The photoshoot is August 19th. If you are interested, contact Paul at paul.pulver@verizon.net, or give me a call at 610-517-5496. He’ll probably request a photo that shows the rear of the vehicle with its top removed.

His client wants a shot from behind towards the front of the vehicle with the models inside. An illusion of movement will be created, though the vehicle won’t be moving. Here are a couple of stock photos (though the second doesn’t show movement) that provide a flavor of what he’s been asked to produce. The photos below show a 1960s Ford Bronco:

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I mentioned that some people have had good experiences and some bad with photo shoot/movies. He explained, I’ve had too many experiences with directors and photographers asking models/talent to do stupid things. I don’t work with people like that. That won’t happen here — I promise you.

I also asked about why type of 1970s CJs or Full-Size Jeeps’ he was considering (and provided links as he’s not a jeep expert). Other than being a convertible, it could be anything from a Jeepster Command to  a CJ-5, CJ-6, CJ-7 or CJ-3B. I think a stock Bronco (as pictured above) or another vintage 4×4 from the sixties might also interest Paul.

Here’ s the email Paul sent with the details.

To introduce myself, my name is Paul Pulver. I work as an Art Director for Film and Television, and I’m currently working on a still photo shoot for The Vanguard Group (they’re a financial group that is marketing to employees at Google) that we’re going to be doing at Frenchman’s Coulee in Washington State.

I’m looking to rent a good looking vintage Jeep for the shoot, and I came across your website (which is great, by the way…I’ve learned a lot!) and I thought I’d reach out to you and your readers. Continue reading