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2 Jeepsters @ the Mecum Auction This Past Weekend

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Roger had a chance to move vehicles for the 2014 Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida, this weekend. He reported that a 1948 Jeepster went for $42,000 (blue one below) and a 1950 for $39,000 (red). Roiger says both were perfect, better then new.

Here’s pics of both. First the ’48 and then the ’50.

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2 CJ-3A Rear Seats **SOLD**

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James has two rear seats from CJ-3As for sale. **SOLD**

1) Rear Seat: Was $495
CJ3a Rear seat frame and original green vinyl cushions in
excellent unrestored condition (no tears or rips). Frame in
excellent rust free condition (just some very light surface
rust).

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2) Rear Seat Was $275
‘CJ3a Rear Seat frame, needs a little restoration: legs on
one side are slightly bent and has small bracket welded on
bottom of rear legs.

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Belgium Military Photos From Charles

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Charles hunted down these Belgium related military photos. Some are from 1954 and celebrate Belgium’s “Can-Do Too” spirit. This is Padre Van Der Goten’s jeep.

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1950s Photo of Broken Jeep on eBay

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Poor jeep.

“These 2 1950’s snapshot photos were taken by a soldier in the 28th Infantry Division 899th AAA Bn. in Germany. The photos show a wrecked jeep and some soldiers. Painted on the front bumper of the jeep is “28 899 AA”. The photos measure approximately 3 1/8 x 4 1/4 inches.”

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Thickness of an M-38 Frame?

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Neil has some concern about the rust on his frame and wondered if anyone knew what the correct thickness of a M-38 frame should be. I did some searches, but I couldn’t find anything.

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1945 Photo of Australian Soliders on Tarakan Island on eBay

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This jeep looks more like a mobile home than a fighting vehicle. The soldiers are located on Tarakan Island.

“A VERY STUNNING ORIGINAL WW2 PRESS PHOTO THAT MEASURES 21CM BY 17CM DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE BACK PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE LISTING SIMILAR ITEMS”

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