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Year? Jeepster Diesel Project Leighton, AL No Price

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This was listed at $400, but probably just a make offer situation now. Thanks to Any for sharing it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1175651470216036

“Jeepster , it’s setting on a late model frame like truck in last picture , the engine came out of truck in last picture , 4cyl turbo diesel 4×4 Jeepster , needs finished everything is there and there is very little work left to do ,make offer , not finishing due to death in family , located in Leighton al , no rust”

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1947 CJ-2A Hendersonville, TN $1500

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Unclear how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1498304260795865

“Has original engine and trans. Frame appears to be in good shape. Pickup in Hendersonville TN. No title”

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1946 CJ-2A Luxora, AR $2200

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The warn winch plus the Beck hardtop (with original data tag) may mean there’s some value here. No title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2618693421667363

“Remember driving it when I was a kid in the pasture I know it needs transmission repaired doesn’t have title as is will trade for a adult fourwheeler no I will not give out my number I’ll answer all your questions on messenger”

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1956 CJ-5 Auburn, WV $1500

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These has been available for many weeks. Seems like there could be some value here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7272955299439610

“You get both jeeps 1 to fix up 1 for parts the red 1 was used for my hunting jeep and ran great years ago and has a 9000 pound winch on front. With a little work you could have a great old jeep”

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1946? CJ-3B? Oberlin, OH $8000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/14/2024) Listed as as ’46, it has a 3B body. This Racing-Pusher Jeep has some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/270443512572903

1946 Jeep Willy Racing/Push Jeep 4 wheel drive Disc brakes Power steering Posi rear end Full floater rear end (Strange) Axils Engine: roller cam, OBEY oil filter, Electronic engnition, anti sway bar Sold as is”

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1972 CJ-5 Brownsville, PA $990

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There seems like some good parts here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1674475580046981

“1972 cj 5 jeep Needs rebuilt – 304 A M C v8 has not run in years Indoor storage -Cylinders always lubricated Turns over with battery Rusty Body /Good frame with Surface rust Not rotted out – Has Clutch or transmission issue – – have Transmission Clutch pressure plate Transfer case – front and rear drive shaft for sale in another post pa title in my name please Note SIGNS NOT mine NOT for sale !! I added some pictures – the convertible bows are pictured”

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1948 CJ-2A Clintwood, VA $1300

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/985857139996767

“1948 willys jeep to restore or parts motor turns over good has both tags but no title”

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Harney Peak Postcard on eBay

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Here’s another Harney Peak Postcard, but this time in black and white. The seller is currently asking $29.95, but will accept offers.

View all the information on eBay

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FJ-6A Drag Jeep

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You don’t see an FJ-6A go this fast very often!

 
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The Placer Gold Miner Ornament

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UPDATE: Muleyhunter recently added a miner to the hood of his jeep:

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UPDATE as of April 12, 2018: This post was formerly part of the JEEP-HERDERS MOVIE and EL DORADO JEEPHERDERS post, but I’ve split that post into three, each updated with some new info and/or pics.

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Over the last decade, I occasionally saw vintage jeeps with bronze casted placer gold miners on the hood. For years I’ve wondered about where these originated. They turn out to have an interesting history. Moreover, different castings over the years has led to slightly different designs.

It was a member of the El Dorado Jeepherders who first began selling them. From Ken Hower on Pirate 4×4:

Gold Miner Hood Ornament History:
In 1970, Mike Arnold opens Arnolds For Awards in Shingle Springs, CA (Acrylic Awards | Crystal Awards | Glass Awards | Corporate Plaques).

– In 1970, Mike Arnold goes to Alaska to a Gold Rush Event, since the history of gold mining in California looking for a tie in for his business. At the event, Mike finds an artist who has cast these Gold Miner statues. Mike buys a handful and returns to California.

– 1971, Mike installs the Gold Miner on his hood for the Jeepers Jamboree. Mike is a member of the El Dorado Jeepherders, the first organized 4-wheel drive club in the United States. He brings a few statues on the Jamboree to sell, and a few are bought.

– El Dorado Jeepherders adopt the statue for their club and nearly every member of the club, now has a Gold Miner statue hood ornament.

– Ken Collins is the owner of Placerville Jeep. He is also, one of the founders of the Jeepers Jamboree, along with Mark Smith. Ken buys statues from Arnolds Awards and begins giving them away to customers who buy a jeep.

– Chuck Walker. Yes, the Walker behind the famous Walker Hill on the Rubicon, is a sales man at Placerville Jeep. He is there, when Ken Collins is giving them away. Chuck decides to split from Placerville, and open his own dealership in Sacramento, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. He also begins buying the statues and giving to his customers, this is why you see them on Dodge and Jeep around Sacramento.

Back in the day, the retail cost of the statue was $20. It costs far more than that now, simply to make them.

Merlin Scott (a Rock Award winner for lifetime achievement of service on the Rubicon Trail had his Dodge truck stolen a long time ago. They recovered the vehicle. The only damage, his Gold miner was ripped off the hood of his truck.

I want to thank Kevin Arnold and Mike Arnold of Arnolds Awards for telling the story this morning. I want to thank Merlin Scott for telling me who to call. So many of the old timers that pioneered wheeling are passing away, so I think it’s important to preserve that history and those stories. Also thank John Arenz, President of RTF for filling in the names that were forgotten.

I put the link already, but Rubicon Trail Foundation has taken it upon ourselves to be the custodian of that history. Spend some time and go to the website and read through the history of the Rubicon Trail.

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After posting this original post a couple days ago, I began looking more closely at the photos of miners I had. Moreover, Mike shared a photo of his miner that includes “Placerville Hardware” on the rear. That got me thinking: given the miners have been produced and sold over the past 50 years, there could be several variations. Then, I found a reference from Jim Allen that some special promo miners had been produced. Here’s what I found among the miners I have documented:
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