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1952 Navy Foam Fire Fighting Jeep Prototype

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, videos • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Thanks to Ted, below I’ve added an article and more images from a March 1953 Popular Science article about the little fire fighting jeep, also known as the “Little Squirt”.

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This video from the National Archives Catalog shows a special-purpose fire fighting jeep the Navy was testing. The video is divided into two parts. The first part shows the jeep fighting a fire. The second part shows the jeep from various angles. I’ve also included some images from the video below. (If the video is slow or doesn’t work, go here to download the video).


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1952 Photo of Navy Foam Fire Fighting Jeep on eBay

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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In an otherworldly co-incidence, this press photo appeared on my ebay search a couple hours AFTER I found the video in the post above. That’s just crazy lucky! So, I’m heading out to buy a lottery ticket right now, lol!

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“1952 Press Photo Navy’s foam fire-fighting jeep demonstration, Washington, D.C. This is an original press photo. U.S. Navy – Equipment. Washington, D.C. The Navy’s new foam fire-fighting jeep designed for use on the decks of aircraft carriers is shown extinguishing a blaze during a demonstration at the Naval Research Laboratory today. The self-contained fire extinguishing system is mounted on a jeep and is capable of spreading a protective cone of fire-killing foam 30′ in diameter over a trapped pilot. Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 10-7-1952.”

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US Army Signal Core Telescope/Range Finder on eBay

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I’ve never heard of one of these. Perhaps someone could use it?

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“5-LB. RARELY SEEN, ALL ORIG. MOUNTING BRACKET FT-511 IS MADE OF O.D. PAINTED SOLID BRASS. ITEM 100% COMPLETE AND IN EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER CALIBRATING DIALS FULLY FUNCTIONAL ETC. . SHOWS NORMAL SIGNS OF USE / PAINT WEAR. SHOULD YOU HAVE NEED TO MOUNT A TELESCOPE / RANGE FINDER TO YOUR VINTAGE WW2 JEEP, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. TRY TO FIND ANOTHER ? GOOD LUCK.”

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1957 FC-170 Moroni, UT **SOLD**

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Based on the seller’s description, this was not originally a fire jeep.

“This is a 1957 Jeep it is a replica of fighter fire truck all the lights sirens and everything works I just need some work it’s like a projet they run before Saturday and after Saturday I don’t know what’s wrong with the transmission the transmission comes off a Cadillac”

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1954 CJ-3B Mansfield, OH $8300

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It’s a buy-it-now sale on eBay. The body and hood look new. I’m not sure why it has the “49 Jeep” license plate?  I’m wondering if this is actually a CJ-3B body and F-head on a 1949 CJ-3A chassis?

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“1954 Jeep Willy. Radiator clean and tested. New radiator hoses. New spark plugs, new points, new plug wires, new wiring harness, added turn signals. New steering wheel, new brake lines, new brakes shoes, new wheel cylinders. Complete exhaust system, new fuel line, new clutch, seats redone, new windshield, new tires five, new water pump, new oil pump, painted 4 years ago. Lock out hubs on the front. Mileage not verfied.”

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1943 MB Thousand Oaks, CA **SOLD**

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.

(08/21/2019) Unclear to me where the auxiliary tank is located.

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“GPW L-134 Go-Devil engine, converted to 12 volt, auxiliary fuel tank with its own gauge and floor mounted valve to switch between tanks on the fly, original style upholstery is in excellent condition, extra set of civilian wheels (no tires), spare tire with carrier (not mounted), jerry can carrier (not mounted), starts easily and runs great, a nearly original, unrestored example of a WWll jeep in very good condition considering its age (76!). Extensive mechanical repairs completed in March 1996 then the Jeep was stored and only used intermittently, accumulating approximately 675 miles since then.”

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1949 Jeepster Susanville, CA $5900

October 10, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Runs, but needs work to drive. It’s been converted to 4WD.

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/susanville-1949-willys-overland/6994530259.html

“49 Willys Overland converted to 4WD. Great paint & body. Ford V8. 3 speed. P. Brakes. P Steering. Runs, needs work. New clutch, brakes, u-joints. Needs to be completed. Non-oped. Lots of new parts.”

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