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1982 Photo of Jeep-Roping on a CJ-3B

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This cowboy preferred to rope a cow with a saddle mounted on a CJ-3B. I don’t know a whole lot about rodeo history, but according to the Lodi newspaper competitive jeep-roping occurred at least between 1952-1998. Below is an April 21, 1982, photo published in the Lodi News Sentinenl, the best photo evidence I could find of jeep-roping.

1982-04-21-lodinewssentinel-jeep-roping-cow-cj3b 1982-04-21-lodinewssentinel-jeep-roping-cow-cj3b2I found this second photo from 1998, but it does’t provide much detail. In this case the jeep looks like it might be a MB/GPW.

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1945 Photo of Lake Washington Jeep Test on eBay

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I wonder where on Lake Washington they tested this jeep? I can’t imagine why the army would choose Lake Washington (borders the eastern side of Seattle), as there were no military facilities nearby of which I’m aware.

“1945- U.S. soldier tests drives a jeep in Lake Washington to test its watertight motor. Mufflers have been removed and long chimney-like air vents are connected to the engine.”

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Bulgarian-made Tonka Knockoff on eBay

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Blaine forwarded the ad for this toy.

“Hello dear friends, offering for sale ~ rare vintage Bulgarian made copy of Tonka Japna, circa 1970 pressed steel toy Jeep. Bulgarian traffic police insignia emblem (KAT). All completed, made of pressed steel and plastic. Folding wind screen/shield Rare in orange, made only for Bulgarian marked by Mir toy factory.”

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Kelloggs Corn Flakes CJ-2A Cutout **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.

Wow, how about this rare CJ-2A model? I knew I liked Corn Flakes cereal for a reason!

“1940s Cereal Premium Kelloggs All Wheat War Wwii Amphibious Jeep “uncut flat”

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