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1947 Press Photo of Japanese Kids in Toy Jeeps on eBay

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This press photo was taken March 30, 1947, at a Japanese department story where kids got to test out riding jeeps from a Japanese manufacturer who added “Kiroy was Here” to the dash. I don’t think these models of riding jeeps have been documented.

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“1947 Press Photo Children playing with toy jeeps at a department store in Japan. This is an original press photo. Japan (General). Japanese children, visiting a Tokyo department store, try out toy jeeps bearing the slogan “Kilroy was here,” placed on them by the Japanese manufacturer.Photo measures 7 x 8.75inches. Photo is dated 3-30-1947. ”

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I was able to locate a corresponding photo in a newspaper. This one appeared in the March 31, 1947, issue of the Des Moines Tribune out of Iowa:

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Flat Fender Project Eatonville, WA $1500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500. Includes a Bobcat hood and modified windshield.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1427316374280630

(10/28/2020) “1942 Jeep mb wheeler no engine or trans. Got it but decided not enough time in my schedule. Clear title from prior owner. Needs lots of work but a good base!”

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1947 CJ-2A Graham, WA $3500

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Lots of custom stuff here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403091704373781

“1947 willys .its on a Toyota frame 20 r 4 speed toyota axles with 488s locked in rear. waggy springs in front 39.5 swampers on Beed locks 9000 warn .it’s a wheeler.most of wiring is hard wired but drives down the road pretty good needs shocks put back on it”

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1947 CJ-2A Yakima, WA $18,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/04/2020) Looks in good shape. Unclear why the drain holes are filled.

https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-1947-cj-2a/7240186090.html

“Very nice condition-Always garaged-No rust-no accidents-original body,engine,and running gears all matching numbers-front disc brakes-12volt ignition and starter-lots”

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1943 MB Medford, OR $7000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/07/2020) This body’s been altered, as has the power train.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409946760038089

“Work in progress 200 ci Ford L6 engine w/3 sp automatic All parts go with it ,T 96 trans ,with old pto shaft ,brake parts ,lights ,wire , cables ,so on or best offer ,cash only”

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November 1946 Carl’s Motor Co. Dealer Ad

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This looks like it may have been a full-page ad for Carl’s Motor company, despite the news stories sprinkled within. Note the photo of Bob Hope in a CJ-2A that seems to be promoting Carl’s Motors (I wonder if Bob Hope knew it).

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1946 Photo of Jeep Supplying Rural WV Schools

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As of December 1946, Wyoming County Schools in West Virginia still had 52 one-room schools attended by 1200 students. To serve and maintain those schools throughout the year, the county purchased a CJ-2A.

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More details about the rural schools in this article from the December 27, 1946, issue of the Beckley Post Herald out of West Virginia.

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DJ-3A Gala in Ride the Wild Surf

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Roger Martin pointed me to a Facebook photo from the 1964 movie Ride the Wild Surf. Pictured is Shelley Fabares (who had a higher billing than her female co-star) and Barbara Eden. The beach party movie also starred Fabian and a DJ-3A Gala.

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This is a video clip from the beach scene:

Here’s another short video clip of a Gala in the movie:

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1961 CJ-3B Roundup, MT $4650

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This later model 3B could use some love.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1092061524577915

“CJ3B high hood flat fender. Original 4 cylinder replaced with 6 cylinder 1978 Maverick engine (200 cube, 120 horsepower). Has new windshield, just did not get installed before pictures were taken. WARNE free wheeling hubs WARNE overdrive 11″ Wagoneer brakes. Many other modifications Also includes new bikini top, spare tire Jerry can carrier, extra molded plastic seats, tow bar. Very recently tuned up also new oil and filter. Runs GREAT.”

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