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Tonka Fire Jeep on eBay

October 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a Tonka Fire Jeep that appears to be in great shape.

“This is a terrific Jeep Fire Truck in excellent condition. It has the original tires (white walls) and hub caps, nozzle on hose, red light on hood, head lights, red ladder, two fire extinguishers on rear bumper and Tonka decal on both sides. Interrior is perfect with original steering wheel. There are a few minor scratches on the ladder but otherwise there is very little, if any, show of ware. No box. This is from a collection of Tonka Trucks that were used for display.”

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Roof Palomino “mini jeep” Lawn Mower White Plains, NY **SOLD**

October 4, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Rare ROOF Palomino “mini Jeep” Lawnmower. Good overall condition and very original. Serial #1505 as per tag on hood. These were built from approx 1969 to the early 70’s and were very expensive in their day, hence not too many were sold and not too many left.

This one has been in barn storage for the past 10+ years. It was parked due to no spark; the coil is suspected too be bad, but I haven’t tested it yet. It ran and drove fine before that and was great for putting around the property and moving stuff (beer, parts, people and tools) around the property. It is 40 years old, so despite its good preserved shape, it will need a good service before getting it going.

-Original Kohler k482 motor, seats (with cushioning springs), air cleaner, rims, grille, tailgate, etc, etc..
-Very little rust ( just a little on the outside edges where the floor meets the body in the footwells),
-All mechanical pieces are intact. Rear tires are pretty dry rotted, but I have a nice set of 2 used tires that match the front that come with it. There is some kind of small patch on the right rear corner. Front bumper has had a small hitch added. Motor has good compression and oil pressure; turns right over.
-This originally had a 60″ belt driven mower deck. This one has been stripped of its PTO, engagement and lift levers, as well as the mower deck and its attachment points. NO MOWER OR PARTS for the mower. I have read that the Roof 60 mowers used many of the same parts, but can not confirm that.
– It will need a complete service before being taken out to have fun with! Should be easy to get going again!”

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1975 CJ-5 Fire Jeep Thorndale, PA **SOLD**

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.

Thanks go to Steve for spotting this jeep on municibid.com.  Plenty of details provided, though the pics aren’t the greatest.

“The Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company is selling a 1975 Jeep CJ-5 previously utilized as a brush fire unit.  This vehicle is owned by the original owner and it was delivered on June 7, 1975.  The configuration into a brush fire unit was completed by the Brush Buggie Corporation  prior to delivery.  Configurations included the integrated roll cage, water tank, extended front bumper with fire pump, and emergency warning lights and sirens.  The vehicle was refurbished in May of 1993 by Fire Company members.

Specifications:
1975 Jeep CJ-5
258 Cubic-inch 4.2 Liter Straight 6
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Manufacturer Date of Jeep: February 1975
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A Tires
Size: LT235/75/R15

Tread Depth:
Driver’s Side Front: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Front: 18/32”
Driver’s Side Rear: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Rear: 18/32”

GVW: 5,500 lbs

250 GPM Gorman-Rupp Exhaust Powered Centrifugal Pump powered by a 9 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4 cycle motor (Rebuilt during May 1993 Refurbishment)
110 Gallon UPF Poly Tank (Added during May 1993 Refurbishment)
Hannay Electric Hose Reel with 100 feet of Garden Hose
Mileage: 13,625 (As of 9/23/2012)
Inspection Expiration: April 2012
Front Axle Rebuilt: May 1993
Ball Joints and U-Joints Replaced: May 1993
Shocks Replaced: May 1993
Steering Dampener Replaced: May 1993
Re-sprung Leaf Springs: May 1993
Radiator Replaced: November 20, 2008
Fuel Pump and Filter Replaced: March 14, 2009
Equipment Included:
– Federal AeroDynic Lightbar
– Federal 100 Watt Dynamaxx Siren Speaker
– (2) Brush Rakes
– (1) Spade Head Shovel
– (1) Pulaski Tool

The water tank has a 1-1/2” inlet for filling the tank.  Pump provides water to hose reel as well as 6 foot garden hose stored under the passenger’s seat.  Vehicle is capable of “pump and roll”.

Damage includes a tear on the driver’s seat upright portion, a small tear in the passenger’s side seat upright portion, a dent on the passenger’s side front fender, and dent on passenger’s side jamb.”

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1955 M-38A1 Goshen, OH **SOLD**

September 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD**  Last listed at $4200.

(08/28/2012) The seller doesn’t seem to know whether this was a real Fire Truck or not, but probably wouldn’t be hard to verify.

“I think it belonged to the fire dept. from 1975 untill 2006 then it was sold to a privet owner 2006 untill 2012 This jeep runs good but the motor has a pecking noise the jeep comes with a spare replacement motor this jeep is very solid one small rust spot on drivers side front fender.”

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More Border Patrol Jeep Images in a Mechanix Magazine Article

August 30, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Magazine • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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These photographs of Border Jeeps come from a Septmeber 1949 article in Mechanix Magazine.  You can read the entire article here.

In this picture you can clearly see this is a CJ-2A.  It didn’t take  them long to customize the bumper.

The first image below appears to show a MB.    I’m a little surprised it doesn’t have a top for shade like the other border jeeps I’ve seen.  The second picture is likely a CJ-2A based on the bas tank inlet.

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1952 M-38A1 Haslett, MI GSA Auction

August 29, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Buz spotted this one.

“Bidders wanting the Title, SF97, issued in their business/company name MUST register as a company. No changes will be made after award. We have recently learned that some Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice owned vehicles may have a Confidential Hold on them. We are working with these agencies to ensure any Confidential Holds are removed prior to sales. During this transition, if you’d like additional information, contact the Sales Contracting Officer listed below.

Year: 1952
Make: Willys
Model: M38a1
Vin: 23956XXXXXXXXX
Mileage: 16971

1952 WILLYS M38A1 TRUCK UTILITY, 4X4, 4 CYL GAS, MT, MS, MB. MILEAGE IS ESTIMATED. REPAIRS MAY BE REQUIRED. PARTS MAY BE MISSING. DEFICIENCIES, WHEN KNOWN, HAVE BEEN INDICATED IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. HOWEVER, ABSENCE OF ANY INDICATED DEFICIENCIES DOES NOT MEAN THAT NONE EXISTS.”

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucalsrh/ (click on the link and do a search for Willys)

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1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep Beaux Bridge, LA **SOLD**

August 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay

(07/09/2012) Needs plenty of work to be restored.

“THIS JEEP WAS SENT FROM THE WILLYS FACTORY TO HOWSE FIRE AND APPARATUS IN INDIANA AND OUTFITTED AS A FIRE TRUCK IN 1947 FOR THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. I AM THE 2nd OWNER. THE FIRE EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE. I HAVE ALL OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR THE 2 TOOL BOXES AND A COUPLE OF THE ALUMINUM TUBING FOR THE LADDER RACK THAT I KNOW OF. THE BODY IS RUST FREE EXCEPT FOR SURFACE RUST. THE ORIGINAL JACK IS STILL IN THE TOOL BOX. THE JEEP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL BUT WILL NEED A NEW BATTERY. BUYER WILL HAVE OPTION TO PURCHASE A LARGE INVENTORY OF NEW OLD STOCK PARTS FOR $1000.00.”

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Milk River’s CJ-2A Fire Jeep & T-shirts

August 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Artists/Drawings, CJ-2A, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across Milk River’s website, located in Alberta, Canada.  To help support the Milk River Fire Department, they have printed t-shirts with an illustration of the department’s 1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep.  You can email them here for more information:  http://milkriver.ca/government/town-departments/emergency-services/47-willys-t-shirts-for-sale/sendto_form

Here’s a picture of their Fire Jeep:

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Work’N Woody FC-150 Sprint Car Pusher

August 21, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Builds, FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across this unusually modified FC named Work’N Woody.  According to this website, it’s a modified FC that has been a fixture at race tracks since 1978.  It even has its own website.  You can see a gallery of pictures here.  Pretty cool!  It must be a great place to watch a race.

Here are a couple pictures from the website:

 

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1958 FC-170 Kalamazoo, MI **SOLD**

August 20, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.

This looks in solid shape.  It would be worth more with a standard paint job.

“1958 Jeep Willys FC170 4×4. Four wheel drive, 9 1/2 bed, runs great, drives great (not fast), clean title and street legal!  (Sorry this is not a military vehicle)”

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