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1957 Baden-Powell AfricaEuropeAmerica Expedition

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Derek published this story on the CJ-3B Page about three Brazilian Boy Scouts (Gabriel Paula Fonseca Jr., Everardo de Mello Nogueira, and Paulo Pinheiro de Andrade) who traveled the world, calling themselves the Baden-Powell AfricaEuropeAmerica Expedition.

Leaving in 1957, just after Hugo Vidal and his friend returned from their Operation Pineapple adventure, the Baden-Powell party used a CJ-5 that was styled and outfitted in a way similar to the Operation Pineapple CJ-3B jeep.Their goal was to attend the 9th Annual Boy Scouts Jamboree, one that also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Scout’s founding and the Centennial of Robert Baden-Powell, the Boy Scouts’ founder.

In 2018, a story was published in English called: 1957: From Cape Town to the Nordkap on a Jeep – Three Brazilians youngsters set out to discovery the world. I just purchased it ($6.50) for the kindle, so will be reading it as I can.

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In 2017 a story was published about the trip on this site, but it appears you have to log in to access it. Some pics from this story can be seen on the internet. Based on these pics, the trio may have used the same “built with Brazilian” parts that Operation Pineapple used to fund the expedition:

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WGTE-TV’s WHEELS Automotive History of Toledo on eBay

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Anyone ever seen this documentary? It apparently includes a discussion of the early days of Willys-Overland.

View all the information on eBay

“This is “TOLEDO STORIES: WHEELS,” a previously-owned video-cassette (VHS) with all original artwork (shows very little wear). It was issued by WGTE and plays beautifully (double-checked).

“Wheels” shares the story that the automotive industry has played in Toledo, Ohio’s history. For 150 years, Toledo’s economy has been interwoven with the manufacture of all kinds of vehicles. The film covers the Jeep Corporation’s early beginnings as Willys-Overland, the dozens of 19th century carriage and wagonmakers in the area, and eight major bicycle manufacturers.”

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1946 CJ-2A Amory, MS $12,000

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It seems to have survived the “Korean War” flawlessly. Sigh. Kidding aside, this body looks to be in pretty good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3752425764836026

“1946 CJ2A willys jeep Used in the Korean War General’s jeep star emblem on hood Original parts and paint Newly upholstered seats Original tires 9000 lb warn winch Mileage is unknown”

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1946? CJ-2A? Shreveport, LA $7000

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This appears to be a 1946 chassis with a CJ-3B replacement body. I’m not sure why the odd grille was made/used.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/927129478031738

“1946 Jeep Willy CJ. The frame is original, engine has been replaced with an early 50’s flathead Ford V-8. Takes leaded fuel. 3-speed manual transmission. Has an after market heater. Odometer has been replaced; new odometer reads 489 miles. Prior mileage unknown. It runs and is in good condition.”

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1946? VEC CJ-2A French Lick, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

Listed as a 1950, this looks to be a 1946 CJ-2A given the column shift and

indents.

“This is old Jeep it turns over with starter had compression of3 cylinders I put p b blaster in all cylinders could be stuck valve turns free has a rare 3 speed on colume it shifts all drive shafts are there frame is rusty”

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1952 CJ-3A w/ New Body Shelocta, PA $6000

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Given the new body, this might be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/189651226072238

“I have a 1952 willys jeep I have a brand new crate body for it frame was sanded and re done I have two sets of fenders two windshield brackets original 3 speed original axels it’s pretty much all there just needs put together I have almost all the parts for it just don’t have time to finish it I’m moving and need to sell it”

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1948 CJ-2A Houston, TX $1600

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This has either Husky or Allstate hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/148348960459514

“This is a project 1948 Jeep Willi’s everything is hook original there complete car engine transmission transfer case floor no rusted has a good potential to put back on the road clean TX tittle as is I don’t not nothing about it”

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