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This article was published in the October 26, 1941, issue of the Birmingham News.
UPDATE: Another version of this photo and caption are on eBay.
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“1941 Press Photo Colonel Herbert Lawes & the Duke of Kent ride a jeep in MD camp. This is an original press photo. George. Duke of Kent. The Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George VI, inspected defense facilities in the Baltimore and Camp Holabird, Maryland area today. He toured the Glenn L. Martin airplane plant which is making millions of dollars worth of aircraft for the Royal Air Force, and later inspected Canadian troops at Camp Holabird transport school. Photo shows left to right: seated in an Army reconnaissance car: Colonel Herbert Lawes, Commanding Officer of Camp Holabird, Maryland, United States Army Quartermaster Depot.; Duke of Kent. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo is dated 8-26-1941.”
The press photo was published in several newspapers, including the Charlotte Observer on August 29, 1941.
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Originally Posted 12/16/2019: The Duke of Kent got a ride in a Ford GP as part of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland.
“1941 Press Photo Colonel Herbert Lawes shows The Duke of Kent an Army Jeep in MD. This is an original press photo. George … Duke of Kent. The above soundphoto, transmitted to San Francisco, shows The Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George VI, when he toured Glenn L. Martin airplane plant at Baltimore, Maryland, and Camp Holabird, Maryland, during inspection of defense facilities in this area. Shown inspecting Army reconnaissance car “Jeep” – near Camp Holabird transport school. Left to right, Colonel Herbert Lawes, Commanding officer of Camp Holabird and the Duke of Kent.Photo measures 9.75 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 8-26-1941.”
Originally Published November 03, 2019:
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Originally posted in September of 2018:
Blaine spotted a discussion at the Ford-Trucks.com forum on Auxiliary transmissions that included the rare Warn Auxiliary Overdrive. A user named “38 Coupe” shared a bunch of smaller Auxiliary transmission documents that included a Parts and Instruction manual for the Warn AO. So, here it is, along with some photos of a Warn unit that was for sale in April of 2015.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8800.
Interesting front bumper setup.
“1957 FC150 Jeep
Has all new glass and rubber – not installed.
Runs good
Great restoration project!”
The passenger front frame rail has been repaired.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/billings-1948-cj2a-jeep/7259611451.html
“For sale is this awesome 1948 Jeep CJ2A. 4 wheel drive. Original 4 cylinder motor. This jeep is all original.
Seats are not original and it has been repainted once. Starts right up and is ready to go!
Asking price is $7900 and is well worth it! I may consider trades depending on what you have.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
Some more pics would be useful of this Shore Patrol-themed GPW.
“1943 Ford GPW Jeep. Full frame off restoration .30 cal machine gun, radio and siren. 4×4, manual transmission, 4 cylinder flat head engine. This Jeep has been in numerous parades and shows in Prescott. Meticulously maintained and taken care of. Always garaged. More pictures available. Jeep is located in Prescott currently. Can be sold with or without the gun and radio. Serious inquiries only. Clean title. $18,000.”
UPDATE: The jeep and tram are now priced at $5000.
Bill shared this unique jeep. It is a rare opportunity to own a former tour jeep and its associated tram. The owner is selling the building, so this does need to go.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3710839235622179
“Jeep cj5 stick with 4 wheel drive Trailer seats 22 Needs battery As is”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/15/2020) Outside of this 2A looks good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961847651013875
“1948 Willys CJ-2A Engine is a 1964 Ford 289 with original T-90 3 speed transmission. Dana 18 Transfer case with high and low range. Dana 25 front axle and Dana 41 rear axle with 5.38:1 gear ratios.”
This jeep family brochure is one of that last of the “animal series” that I didn’t own. The brochure includes plugs for Maverick, Hong Kong and Jack Paar Shows. It is Form No. DM61-04.
This is how it looks when fully opened:
This is the back:
This is the entire back when opened:
According to this first document, there was a need for more detailed information about Meyer Hardtop parts. So, the company created Form No. 1-387.
