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1952 Article and Photo of Railroad Jeep Truck

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: In late September and early October of 1952, the press photo at bottom, along with the caption seen in the newspaper clipping below, appeared in newspapers across the country. However, I could not locate any associated story. There’s no mention of it being a Hy-Rail.

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Originally Posted November 30, 2017: Given the article above, the date of the photo below was either misread as 1953 or was a reprinted photo for 1953. The original photo was taken at least by September of 1952.

“1953 Press Photo L&N Railroad Vintage Jeep Rail & Road Vehicle. You are bidding on an original press photo of L&N Railroad Vintage Jeep Rail & Road Vehicle. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 5/4/1953.”

View all the information on eBay

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This same photo of a Hy-Rail also appeared in Mechanix Illustrated, February 1953, p.93.

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5ft x 7ft Print Introducing the Jeep to Mexico @ Auction

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This was up for auction last year in 2018 and 2019. Starting price dropped to $1600 with the auction scheduled for Friday, June 18th (Today).

I’m surprised to see no bow holders. Looks like the dash plate in a long, single one, and I see no column shift. I’d say this was a mid 1946 or later photo.

https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_0E841DDA64

“Description: Hugo Brehme (German/Mexican, 1882 – 1954). “Willys Jeep”. Super grand mammoth vintage silver gelatin print. c1945. Printed c1945. Photographer credit on verso. Two photographic sheets joined together and mounted. Fair to good condition; some staining and surface scuffs and scratches, most of which can be mitigated or eliminated with conservation. Frame size: 64 x 86 in. (1626 x 2184 mm). Image size: 60 1/2 x 81 1/2 in. (1537 x 2070 mm). A huge photograph, approximaely 5 feet high by 7 feet wide. An advertisement for Willys Jeep in Mexico. The sign next to the Jeep reads “New or old you can always rely on your Willys Jeep [Nuevo o viejo ud. siempre puede confiar en su jeep Willys]”. PLEASE NOTE this photograph is mounted on board and is very heavy”

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1968 CJ-6 w/ Factory(?) Installed Radio on Four Wheeler Network

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Maury pointed me to this Four Wheeler article on a stock CJ-6 with some neat options. One of those options was a “factory-installed AM radio option”. It’s not the cleanest factory install, but does the job. Anyone know whether 1) this was a factory install or a dealer install and 2) what years the optional radio was offered?

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1947 CJ-2A Lacrescent, MN $1500

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Has a rear PTO gearbox, so there could be value here.

https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/pts/d/la-crescent-47-willys-jeep-project/7337644558.html

“1947 willys jeep cj2a project, not running, I was told this will run will a little work, bring your trailer , clear title $1500 cash calls only, no text, no emails, thanks”

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1962 CJ-3B Wilkesboro, NC **SOLD**

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: ** SOLD** Was $6500.

“4 cyl overhead valve original engine, runs good, 3 speed manual transmission, 12 Volt generator, had seats reupholstered, needs some body work, 40,800 miles, Jeep is pretty much original, no major upgrades. EMP proof. Previous owner put in plastic fuel tank, Have clear NC title $6500.00 Located in Wilkesboro NC.”

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Year? Model? Batesville, IN Auction June 19th

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The jeep is mostly disassembled, but there is a pic of the chassis with the drive train and steering wheel. Not sure how much value is here, but there appears to be some. It looks like it has a PTO as well.

https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3561068.html?kwd=willys%20jeep&zip=&category=0

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Model F-23 Kelly Hardtop for CJ-3A St. Charles, MO $500

June 18, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Seems in good shape. You can see what the F-23 looks like in this brochure post: http://www.ewillys.com/2021/05/27/kelly-manufacturings-23-series-tops/

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/saint-charles-willys-jeep-top/7334756898.html

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“Complete Kelly full steel cab fits Willys CJ3A.
Basically consists of 6 large pieces.
2 lockable doors with frames that attach to the windshield. The door windows roll up.
2 side panels with large windows.
1 solid piece roof.
1 lift gate with large window.
Had very limited usage and only has minor surface rust from setting outside a couple of years.”

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