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Gold Plated CJ-5

October 2, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Anyone know anything about these jeeps? Tony has one and wanted to get some more information about it.

This gold-plated CJ-5 sold on eBay in 2013.

“THE ULTIMATE JEEP TOY COLLECTORS FIND. THIS GOLD PLATED JEEP TOY I AM TOLD WAS MADE FOR THE WILLYS OVERLAND EXECUTIVES WHEN THEY RETIRED. VERY RARE AND SCARCE. IT IS MADE OF A HEAVY CAST METAL , IS 6″ LONG 2.5″ WIDE . VERY COOL AND VERY CLEAN. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICS IT IS ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE , THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER IS BROKEN OFF (THIS IS QUITE TYPICAL ON THESE) AND THE WIND SHIELD WILL FOLD ALL THE WAY BACK AS SEEN IN THE PICS. IT WILL ALSO STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WILL DISPLAY VERY NICELY.ALSO HAS ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE.”

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Hand Built Mini-Jeeps out of Bolivia

July 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Richard Michalsky builds “mini-jeeps” out of his shop in Bolivia. These jeeps are all metal. The first vehicle, an MB look-a-like was completed in 3 years. It is 25% Smaller than the original vehicle and is 2WD, but has made of the same details. It is powered with a 3 Cyl engine from a Kia 1000cc. It weighs around 1250lbs.

This second jeep is a civilian model. It’s styled different, but appears to be built in a way similar to the  MB-like jeep. It too is only 2WD. They look like a kick to drive around.

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Model Jeep on Display at the Met in 1946

July 16, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Pfc. Harold B. Whiting of Plainfield, New Jersey, built an award-winning model jeep that in 1946 that landed temporarily on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This article was featured in the February 2, 1946, issue of the Afro-American. I wonder where that model is now??

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Smokey Bear Music Box

June 22, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Some folks were interested in more photos of the Smokey Bear Music Box, so Marty Tilford shared some good photos of his.

The music box is a convertible CJ-5 jeep and Smokey Bear with 2 cubs riding inside.  The CB radio cord is rubber but all other material is resin. Music box plays “TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROAD”, which is a John Denver song.  Measures about 4-1/2″ tall and has a base measurement of 6″ x 4″.

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Directions for Building a Ride-on Mower

June 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Joe spotted these online directions out of the UK for building a ride-on mower.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-petrol-powered-jeep-from-ride-on-mower/?ALLSTEPS

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Odd Jeep Mower

June 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Speaking of jeep mowers, Bob spotted this unusual jeep-looking mower.

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Sidewalk Jeep Design from Popular Mechanics (Jeep for Sale)

June 13, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Magazine, Models, toys, Wood bodies • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Harry Warholak’s father built a Sidewalk Jeep from the plans in Popular Mechanics when he was a kid in Detroit. Ten years ago he restored it. It spent a year at the Chrysler Museum. Now he’s interested in selling it. You can contact him at 586-996-4103 if interested. He’s located in Georgia.

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PREVIOUS POST (February 2013): This kids jeep design was published in the January, 1948, issue of Popular Mechanics and available for free at Google. It is powered by an electronic motor.  It looks as difficult to build than a standard jeep!  The notes added to this particular issue are interesting, too.  The top note appears to reference a 1949 Christmas Handbook that might also include these drawings.

View issues of Popular Mechanics, January 1948, for sale on eBay

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1/2 Scale Body Tucson, AZ **SOLD**

June 13, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Models, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.

Here’s a mini-jeep body.

“1/2 scale Willy’s slat grille mini jeep body . Brand new never used . Ready for lawn tractor conversion . Or build a custom go kart . The cheapest I can find online is $950 plus shipping . These are built by mdjuan omix .”

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Custom FC RC Jeep on eBay

April 25, 2015 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Craig spotted this cool RC FC jeep. You can see how he created the cab at RCCrawler.com.

View all the information on eBay

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“Too many toy trucks, have another one on the drawing board, this one has to find a new home before it starts seeing rock rash!

March ’15 RC Driver Show Off of the Month Winner!
Build thread – is at RCCrawler.com, sorry eBay will not let post the link. Just Google, scale 1958 Jeep FC170 RC Crawler – I must be crazy! That’s the link.
Custom styrene cab, interior and dash with diamond plate rear bed.
LockedUp RC hardware
HandBros CMS mount
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Trailerblazer: Custom Flatfender Model

April 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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These are generally priced higher on eBay. This is similar to the Grrrumbler.

“Beautiful Molded in Orange – Vintage MPC Trailblazer 1/25 Scale Off-Road Willys Jeep! A 34 year old kit. Made in the U.S.A. 1979-80 Fundimensions Inc. MPC kit. Very good condition – The box has slight shelf ware. The engine and one differential has been partially built. Nothing has been painted. Everything in the pictures is included. $29. No texting.”

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/tag/4986808488.html

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