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Day 27 – Fri. May 8th: The King Ranch

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<– Day 26 – Thu. May 7th: Rainbow Flight & Texas Border Towns | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 28 – Sat. May 9th: A Big Boat (Ship) –>

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Of course, we had to take this photo. Had we shot it last night, the sun would have been perfect. As it was this morning, we had to play with the light quite to make this work.

We woke up early Friday morning with plans to drive north.

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But, before we left South Padre, Ann wanted to walk in the surf. So, we drove to the beach. Despite the red-flag-beware-of-the-water warning, we walked into the water. I had to deliver a reminder to my wife that she shouldn’t be playing in the surf at all, because I didn’t want to have to carry her back to the car. So, despite her inner-child, she behaved.

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2015-05-08-southpadreisland-beachAs we left the beach we encountered the South Padre Convention Center and these large upside down head sculptures.

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1946 CJ-2A Traverse City, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000

“Completely rebuilt and restored Willy’s CJ2A Jeep complete frame up restoration with new steel body.
Painted to original red color and correct painted wheels with new non-directional military style tires. The seats are redone, new gauges, rebuilt motor, new brakes and new brake lines. Frame is like new and painted with black sealer. 6 volt system. New radiator. New muffler. The Jeep has been completely redone and gone through. This Jeep is for some one that is looking for a Jeep that has been restored to .original factory condition. ”

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1953 CJ-3A Winterport, ME $3000

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Jeep has a fiberglass tub, but  includes a rear PTO. a PTO powered mower, and a plow. The jeep runs, too.

“1953 Willys CJ3A jeep, original motor and running gear, fiberglass tub and fenders, steel hood and windshield frame, runs and goes but not on road, has been used as a yard buggy to plow driveway and mow fields. Comes with 6.5ft plow and 5ft finish mower which is powered by pto on jeep. Asking $3000 not interested in trades”

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5014302989.html

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1942 GPW Irving, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.

“I have several classic vehicle’s in my possession and I’m ready to sell some of them so please read this ad carefully. All the vehicles run and drive but some need more attention then the others of which what I’m willing to do but not at this moment. Not attached or any sentiment value but I am aware of value and I am a motivated seller. For any specific info or picture please text or email me
1942 Willy’s Jeep I4 motor *** asking 10,000.00 bill of sale *un-restored”

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1946 CJ-2A Berks, PA $9000

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Looks in good shape.

“1946 Willys CJ2a
Data plates match frame and body. Tub ACM number in range.
Runs very very good
Pre-1946 L134 engine. I can provide clock and number data for interested buyers.
Original “Harvard Red” paint on firewall
Lots of work done on preservation
Comes with extra parts and an old altered canvas m38 top.”

http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/5013259529.html

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1952 Wagon Litchfield Park, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,700

Looks innocent on the outside, but has some power.

“This 1952 Willys wagon has less than 2000 miles on a complete restoration.
Up grades include: Tinted glass, modern radio/cassette, Air conditioning, Chevy 350 small block with a mild cam and 700R4 automatic transmission.
Everything works and has a clear Arizona title.
I have all the before and after pictures and receipts.
The front suspension is modern rack and pinion with disc brakes.
The rear is a Ford 8″ with drum brakes.
I have a finished 3rd row seat that I never installed.(included.)
This wagon is a lot of fun to drive!
Call or text to come see it in person, you will not be disappointed.”

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1943 GPW Golden Valley, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.

“This Jeep is all original except for seats, wheels and tires. 4 cyl flat head, runs good. no rust, no title. off road only. Very low price for one of these old military Jeeps”

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