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The Selouki 1/4 Ton Truck Model 4WD-25T

March 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  CapnJohn obtained the following info related to Selouki:

“We don’t have a photo of the front of this vehicle but this manual covers the Selouki 1/4 Ton Truck model 4WD-25T.This Jeep like vehicle was produced by Highway Products Inc, Kent, Ohio.

Highway Products, Inc., Kent, Ohio was formed by Joseph Thomas ‘Joe’ Myers in 1960 to manufacture truck bodies for specialty markets such as mobile post offices. In addition to mail trucks and mobile post offices the company also manufactured small boats for both military and commercial use, missile launchers and engines. In 1968 Highway Products introduced a 25-passenger bus and sold it under the Twin Coach name. Joe Myers sold the company to Alco Standard in the early 1970s. Alco Standard bought the Cortez Motor Home line of products and manufactured the motor homes in the Kent, OH production facilities of Highway Products. Approximately 900 buses were built under the Twin Coach name when production stopped in October, 1975, due to bankruptcy. Joe Myers also served as the President of the Davey Tree Expert Company and was married to John Davey’s granddaughter, Marilyn Davey.“

 

Glenn spotted this unusual manual.

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Hanging at Herm’s during Sunday’s Swapmeet

March 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I wanted to thank Marty and Herm for sharing  some warm and dry space for Sunday’s swap meet in Puyallup,  so stop by and say hello.    I’ll be more specific about our location after we visit Saturday for the setup.

I’ve got signs, books, and maybe event some t-shirts (if Ann and I can perfect the emulsion process, which is proving slightly problematic).  Ann got some shirts and a jacket embroidered for the event, so it will be easy to spot us.  I will also have some examples of the Dolan’s posters, too.

Here are our embroidered shirts:

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Seeking a 1947 CJ-2A sold in 1996

March 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, wanted This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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JJ is looking for the following jeep:

“I bought this 1947 CJ2A in 1996 from a guy named Martel south of Chicago in Palos Park, Illinois for $600 and sold it for $600 in 1997 for $600 to an elderly gent who was from the area east of where I lived in Tinley Park, Illinois. It had been well restored before I owned it but financial problems and mechanical inexperience back then in my misspent youth prevented me from proper upkeep. It was painted a metalflake emerald green and sported a unique front bumper and a vent cover in front of the drivers side on the front panel. I have no record of the serial number from the engine block and it had no title. I was wondering if anyone had seen it? Ever?”

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The Snow Cone FJ

March 6, 2012 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here is a crazy Snow Cone FJ.  I spotted these pictures the other day while looking for the swiss army CJ-5.  Steve must have spotted this crazy thing too, because he found the video below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeepmaniac/4565136446/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeepmaniac/4565135186/in/photostream/

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Marx Jumpin Jeep **SOLD**

March 6, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on Etsy for $40.

” have for sale an old windup toy called the Jumpin Jeep by Marx.. It is tin and from the late 1940’s after the war. It has been well played with and does have quite a bit of rust. The jeep, the front tires and one large tire isn’t that bad and the lithograph design is in good condition with minor rust. There is one large tire that needs to be replaced or repainted. The toy looks as though it was left outside laying on its side with one back tire perhaps in the dirt for some time. The bottom of the toy also shows signs of rust. The key is still present but it has been overwound. It moves a little but I can’t wind it. Overall I would rate it good simply because the lithos are still in pretty decent shape. The size of the toy is 5 1/2″ long about 4 1/2″ tall and 4″ wide from back tire to back tire”

Here’s pictures of a couple other jumping jeeps that realized $210 at auction in 2008.

http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=55256

There’s another example at the CJ-3B Page, too.

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Vintage Ed Roth Decal eBay

March 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I saw this tonight and it brought back lots of memories of bubblegum cards I used to collect that had similar “Rat Fink” illustrations.  These were done by Ed Roth.

Here is another flatfender design I found on this website: http://timlehi.blogspot.com/2011/03/ed-roth-rat-fink.html

See more illustrations here

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GPA Model Plans at Etsy $8

March 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks cool.

“These model car plans were taken from a book printed in the 1950s. Great for framing and numerous paper crafts. The plans are original and in good vintage condition. The image measures 5.5″ x 8″ and would look good in a 5″ x 7″ mat or frame. I’ll always include a gift in your order, (always vintage, of course) because presents make me happy.”

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69452668/vintage-model-car-plans-in-black-and

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