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Berth Dupre and All-Black WAC Units

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Women & Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mark shared a story about the death of Bertha Durpe, one of the few women who served with the 6888th CPD Battalion, an All-Black WAC unit that went overseas to help the war effort. The photo below doesn’t show the former Master-Sergeant Dupree, but it’s still a neat photo.

You can read a little about Ms. Dupree here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article226817444.html

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More on the 6888th:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6888th_Central_Postal_Directory_Battalion
  2. https://www.history.com/news/black-woman-army-unit-mail-world-war-ii
  3. https://blackthen.com/charity-adams-earley-commander-black-female-army-unit-serving-overseas-wwii/
  4. National Archives: https://catalog.archives.gov/search?q=6888th
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Sponge Jeep(?)

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mike shared this older photo of what could be a jeep ‘dressed’ in a sponge. Anyone know any history about it? The photo is supposed to be from 1964.

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Jeep Toy & Trailer Fairfield, OH **SOLD**

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $275.

Roger Martin shared this unusual toy. If it is handmade, it is well done.

“Very high quality HANDMADE toy army jeep. All steel construction. This thing is rough and rugged. Has toggle switch to turn on the headlights, battery compartment under hood. Steering wheel actually turns the wheels. Windshield folds down. Has detachable plow and trailer. This thing is nice and one of a kind. I took it to a couple antique shops and they all told me they believe it has a higher price tag than what I’m asking. There just isn’t another like it to base true value off of. Asking $275 ”

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1954 Garage Print(?) from Germany on eBay

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $602.

(01/18/2019) Maury spotted this unusual print/illustration. From the description, I can’t quite tell if this is a print or an original illustration. The size is roughly 2.2′ x 3.25′

View all the information on eBay

“Mural Auto Mechanic Workshop Jeep Willysmb 99×66 ~ 1954 Vintage Mechanic Card (see more on eBay)”

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1948 CJ-2A Santa Clarita, CA **SOLD**

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250:

It needs a little love. Looks like an 80s-ish build.

“1948 Willys cj2a jeep $4250 OBO Has a warren over drive, Buick V6, new gas tank, new 2 barrel holly carburetor. Needs TLC”

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1946 CJ-2A Hampden, MA $7500

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.

(09/27/2018) Travis spotted this modified CJ-2A for sale.

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampden-willys-cj-2a/6829782001.html

“This is a true antique but will perform off-road better than today’s jeeps. This has been trailered cross country and been off roading in locations in many of the best trails around.

The cj2a is a 1946 but runs on unleaded gas and can pass inspection. Has year of origin plate, ruddy security council, marine radio and speakers, warn over drive, 4 cylinder motor, spare tire, winch, locking differential.

Please don’t offer me half of asking price or ask me questions if you are not sure what you are looking at/ getting into with this vehicle.”

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Year? Flattie Show Low, AZ $800

March 2, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Given the cage, there appears to be some value here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/598456587249167/

“I bought this back in October planning on making it a fun project, since then plans have changed and I don’t have time for it. It’s a 42 willies with a shortened Ford 9inch rear end has motor mounts for a small block 350, hood and grill are included as well , also has a clean title asking 800 obo.”

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