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Rubber Drive during WWII

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features, Library Collections, Old Images, War Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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According to the Library of Congress, there was a serious scarcity of crude rubber, so reclaimed rubber made from scrap was required to meet demands. All Americans were encouraged to donate used or worn out rubber articles to the nation’s scrap piles.

As part of that campaign, Judy Canova, star of stage and screen, opened her personal salvage drive for scrap rubber in September 1942 by donating her personal slingshot to the drive.  Behind here is an image I’ve seen before, but I’ve never seen it used as part of the ‘Save Rubber’ campaign.

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De-icer + Snow System = Power Boost?

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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While doing some other research, I found this interesting blog entry about the benefits of a Water Methanol Injection System.  One of the more unique aspects of this is that the ‘fuel’ is simply de-icer purchased from Autozone.  My question would be, why install a separate container;  instead just tap into the existing de-icer container (of course, most jeeps don’t have these in the first place).

Mr. Greenwrench writes on his blog, “Before the Snow System I was always adding octane booster or buying 8 dollar a gallon unleaded Race fuel. Now with this system I add de-icer fluid(25%water75%methanol) I  get from Auto Zone and I forget about the octane booster and race gas. The power increase you get, well that happens in a big way. How about 33 horsepower at the rear wheels with no additional tuning on the car.Just bolt the system on and go. The system goes on very easy and if you do have a problem their Tech department is superb!!”

You can read the entire article here or visit Snow Performance’s home page here.  You can also read some other reviews about water/methanol injection here.  Anyone ever tried this system or something similar?

Below is an injection system installed in a 1987 buick.  It looks like a fun experiment to try.

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1972 Pinzgauer 710M Tucson, Az **SOLD**

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.

This is cool.  I know nothing about them. Learn more here.

“PINZGAUER 710M –  *Clear Title / Private Party Owner *Runs Fantastic *Currently registered as a collector vehicle – no emissions!. Super low insurance. *Original US Owner since import………… have owned it for 10 years now. *Very few mods, I have kept it pretty much original (added electronic ignition – I have the original cap, rotor, points and wires that I removed)….. I have performed all service and maintenance. I have all the service books………….. these are super easy to work on ………….. all parts are available with Web and all.  *These are basically the Swiss Army version of the Hummer………… this is the personnel carrier configuration with fold down bench seats in the back.  *Plenty of info and tecnical data on the Web on these ………… I will spare you the details.  *We have loved owning this truck ……… We hate to see it go. I’m selling it to reconfigure our transportation needs ……….. We I just don’t use it anymore and we hate to see it sit.”

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1953 Sand Jeep San Diego, Ca $11,000

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looks fun.

“1953 Jeep Willy, 350 eng.,350 auto trans., full cage roll bar, 20” paddle tires, alum rims, reinforced tube housing for engune,750 Holley carb., turnkey, 11,000 or best, call for complete details, George, 760 788 6224.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1582480349.html

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1950s CJ-6 Okanogan, Wa $1000

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The body is supposed to be solid.

“havnt researched it at all but guessing its a mid 50s willys not rusted.  has tail gate and bed side extensions to lengthen height of bed sides and protect bed rails.  has hard to find half cab. jeep does run but has lost title.  has original 4 cyl engine. 1000 obo. also have full hard top and matching full hard doors for extra cost. will separate. call 509-429-5595 or 509-322-1128.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1582724257.html

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1948 CJ-2A Moses Lake, WA **SOLD**

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

No doubt this flattie spent a good deal of time around the Moses  Lake Dunes.  Several different price options.

“1948 Willys, super straight all steel body, ZERO RUST!, built 327 SBC, holley pro-jection, M-21 4 spd, T-18, Dana 44 & 35, full trail electronics & gadgets, 3″ lift, 8k winch, tilt front end, (5) 34.5″ TSL’s & (4) 35″ new sand/mud paddles, rear seat, underseat tool box, hi-lift jack, dual jerry cans, power steering, 11″ ford drums, new fuel tank, fiberglass buckets, am/fm/cd/mp3, defrosters w/heat, HEI, headers w/sonic turbo’s, electric fan, $6k w/paddles, $4k w/o paddles, $7k w/car trailer. Clean title in hand.”

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Dana 18 and Warn OD Hemet, Ca **SOLD**

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: OD Saturn/Warn, Transfer Cases This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was $600. **SOLD**

Given that the TC was rebuilt, this might be a good value.  However, there’s enough dirt on top of the TC that it must have been used for at least a little while.

“warn or saturn all range overdrive and a dana 18 tranfercase, this was rebuilt and all bolted to trans and engine but pop had a stroke and project days are done, ready to install and go willys.

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1942 MB Louisville, Ky $1366

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Only habit appears to be holding this jeep together.

“Hi Everyone!  I’ve had this for a while now and just don’t have the time to start the restoration!  She’s a Vintage 1942 WW2 combat jeep – Semi complete and untouched since the early 1970’s. Does not run but is virtually original – and almost complete including motor .  Too much to mention here – give me a call for more info or pics! 584-1981. PLEASE ONLY CONTACT IF GENUINE BUYER – WILL NOT PART OUT!! ALL OR NOTHING! Willing to negotiate to right buyer.  Thanks!!!”

http://louisville.en.craigslist.org/cto/1581349821.html

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1946 VEC CJ-2A McCall, Id eBay

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The outside of the body looks solid.

“This an early cj2a, serial # 11325 which puts it being built in 1945. This jeep would make a great start for a restoration. It is very straight with little hat channel rust for 65 years.The side steps are solid and support weight. Runs good ( smokes a little) , all lights, dash light, horn work. Fourwheel drive and all gears work. Brakes work good for 9″. Things that are new: BATTERY 6 VOLT, 4 NEW TIRES, SEAT CUSHIONS, SIDE MIRROR, SPARE TIRE MOUNT, PROPER SIDE MOUNT MUFFLER WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE. Been trying to put back original equipment. Shifting was put back on floor with a MB transmission . A lot of WWII parts on it. Sold as is , no warranty, Non refundable doposit of $500.00 48 hours at end of bidding. Balance due within 7 days unless other arrangments are made. Buyer responsible for shipping. Vehicle is towable. Oriqinal paint was forest green and autumn yellow….”

View all the info on eBay

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1946 CJ-2A Plaquemine, La eBay

February 2, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The front of this tilts down a bit too much, but otherwise this looks nice.

“Completely rebuilt and mostly original with a few added extras. Not a single bolt unturned. Bead blasted every part and painted with industrial epoxy paint. All bearings replaced, engine (flathead 4cylinder) completely rebuilt, completely rebuilt radiator rodded out, front and rear differentials rebuilt, transmission and transfer case rebuilt. EXTRA CLEAN JEEP!!! Dont want to sell but I have to due to the economy. You WILL NOT find another like this not even brand new. I personally did all of the work on this jeep and I completed all work to a perfection.”

View all the pics on eBay

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