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Scheneker Iron Works of Buffalo, New York

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NEW UPDATE: Here are some more pics of the Scheneker Iron Works Demonstration Jeep that I snagged on eBay. The first pic shows the Dozerette. The other three show the snow plow.

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This shows the same(?) Demonstration jeep with a lift bucket. I’m not certain whether it’s the same jeep or not.

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UPDATED and posted April 18, 2020:

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The Scheneker Iron Works company of Buffalo, New York, produced some interesting pieces of specialized equipment for the jeep. The first items appear in the Willys-Overland Special Equipment Book starting in the late 1940s and the last evidence of their association with the jeep was in 1957. Other than that, I could uncover very little about this company. So, if anyone has any more background information on Schenker, please let me know!

One early item produced by Schenker in the late 1940s was the “Jeep” Dozerette, a scraper.

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Here is a more colorful ad:

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Another odd item that I don’t remember ever seeing in the wild is this Scheneker all-purpose lift:

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Another item which didn’t sell all too well was this Sheneker loader (none of the various loaders sold all that well).

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This was posted as part of an article on loaders from FarmCollector.com.

I believe this is a Sheneker All Purpose Loader (see more pics here):

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There are a few of these Scheneker backhoes around. Glenn shared one with us that was being rebuilt during our 2013 trip to Maine.

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The last item, the snow plow, is what I believe to be the most common item manufactured by Scheneker. It was available from at least 1948 through 1957. Several of these have been for sale over the years, with and without jeeps.

Given the VEC CJ-2A and the lack of a model identifier, I believe these two images show “Model A”, or the first model:

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As indicated on the second page below, these brochures appear to feature “Model B”:

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Here’s a comparison between the first model and Model B:

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Scheneker included a 30 day warrantee:

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This early 1950s brochure features one of the company’s snowplows on a CJ-3A:

Here’s the earliest sign I have that the company produced a “V” model snow plow and a Model T for trucks and wagons:

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At some point, the company introduced both a Model T (for Trucks and Wagons).

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By 1957, Scheneker was manufacturing various snow plow models for CJ-5s, Trucks, Wagons, and FCs:
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When the company ceased operations isn’t clear, but I have no brochures later than 1957.

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Early Willys-Overland Dealer Signage Brochure

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UPDATE: Thanks to Matt, I’ve added a photo of the front page of this six-page 8″x11″ brochure:

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I recently purchased a 1952 Dealer Signage Brochure off of eBay. After receiving the brochure (I will post in a couple days), I realized the seller of the brochure mistakenly added the photo below to the auction, which at the time puzzled me because the signage didn’t seem to fit how Willys-Overland was positioning itself in 1952 (no ‘jeep’ signage, only Willys). Now, I think this image is from one of the earliest post-war dealer signage brochures.

I tried asking the seller if they have more pics of the early brochure. Unfortunately, communicating with the seller of the 1952 has proven difficult (after a few emails, it’s clear that the seller either can’t read very well or isn’t proficient with English).

So, does anyone recognize and/or have scans of this brochure?

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1947 Station Wagon Brochure

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This 4-page station wagon brochure, that I think was printed in February of 1947, is a common one on eBay. It’s got a form number of 472-A-500. One clue to it’s early printing is the prominent use of the term ‘Jeep’, a term that disappeared from wagon advertisements by 1950.

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1945 Article on Los Angeles County Jeep Patrols

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The December 19, 1945, issue of the Los Angeles Times noted that the county sheriff’s department hired 85 deputies and purchased 25 jeeps to tackle a jump in criminal activity in the unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County. This may have been the largest and earliest attempt to employ jeeps by law enforcement in the US (Outside of the military of course).

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1946 CJ-2A Panama City, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.

Militarized CJ-2A with matching trailer.

“Complete undercarriage,rear end and axles rebuilt , 6 volt orig. Engine rebuilt , Everything works ! ,new canvas ,seats ,top”

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1948 Jeepster Flintstone, GA $12,500

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Appears in good condition and has some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2882428862043172

“1948 Willys Jeepster Roadster Such A Cool Ride ! 73 Years Old And Going Strong 350 Engine Sweet With A 350 Turbo Automatic , Power Steering Tilt Wheel Mustang 2 Front End With Disc Brakes 9” Ford Rear End New Tires And Wheels New Brakes Ready To Hit The Road Awesome Cruising In This Baby The Folks I Got This From Had It Over 30 Years That Red Shinning Paint Has Been On It For Over 30 Years Some Chips and cracks And Scratches And Still Is Awesome ! The Top And Interior is In Great Shape Good Solid Car I Have All 5 Of The Wide White Wall Tires Wheels And Centers in Great Shape Dont Know Where there is Another Like It For $12,500”

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1969 M-274A5 Mule Dahlonega, GA $7500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.

(10/12/2020) Looks good. Seller indicated it could use new seals.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139343377996858

“Has full seat assembly and engine cage, they just aren’t pictured. Mostly restored, just needs some seal work but the seals come in a box of extras included. Slow leak so I haven’t worried about it. Runs great, got the fuel tank cleaned out, new fuel hose. Magneto was redone when I bought it and new plugs. New tires and Optima deep cycle battery. Runs great and drives great. Aluminum body with magnesium wheels. Original data plates. Full time 4 wheel drive and full time 4 wheel steer. Trades possible but cash is king. Partial trades considered as well”

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1945 GPW Seale, AL **SOLD**(

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Not sure how much value is here.

“Willys MB/ Ford GPW… make unknown. Year/mileage unknown. This farm jeep last ran 20 years ago. It’s been sitting in a barn ever since the bearings in the rear axle gave out. This would be a great farm Jeep for anyone with some time and money. You would need to pick it up with a trailer.”

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1950 Jeepster Milford, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $7500.

(11/24/2020) This is a modified Jeepster project that starts and stops.

“1950 Willys Jeepster NOT STOCK) 4X4, Cj7 304ci, 3 speed, 2 speed transfer case, 33/12.5/15 Yokohama Goelander tires on 10 x 15 Mickey Thomas wheels, 12,000 lbs. winch, Yellow and black racing seats, Wrangler rolls bar, 39 Ford taillamps NO TOP. IT IS STILL A PROJECT about 90% finished. STARTS, STOPS, STEERS! needs wiring finish,, $7500 OBO May take motorcycle in trade Harley, Victory, Honda CRF 250L KLX 250s or ???”

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