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CJ-3B Fire Jeep Delivered Santa to Homer, Alaska

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In 2004, no Christmas tree lighting was complete without Santa Claus. So, while Mrs. Claus and the elves readied the reindeer for Christmas Eve, Santa harnessed his backup sleigh, a CJ-3B fire jeep. Indeed, seeing Santa in his beautiful red jeep must have brought tears of joy to the little ones of tiny Homer, Alaska.

But, the grinches of Homer ended the annual event in 2005, thus the little ones cried tears of sadness for several years. Then, in 2012 the event returned. Yesterday evening, the tree was once again lit. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, eWillys could not send a team to Homer to cover the event. So,whether Santa arrived via sleigh, Willys, or a red Ford Bronco shall remain a christmas mystery.

http://homernews.com/homer-news/local-news/2014-12-04/christmas-tree-lighting-its-happening-friday-0#

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Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer NewsIn 2004, Santa Claus arrives in Engine No. 1, a vintage Willys Jeep, at WKFL Park for the lighting of the community Christmas tree there.

 

 
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1952 Photo of Jeep Convoy in Panmunjom, Korea on ebay

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I wonder if there is more detail in the original photo.

“1952 Press Photo Allied Jeep Convoy under an ominous sky in Panmunjom, Korea. This is an original press photo. Please see the included scans of this photo for additional information and conditionPhoto measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 01-30-1952.”

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1946 CJ-2A Golden, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900

Has some upgrades.

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, Chevy 350 engine, 3 speed transmission (T14) fully syncronized, 2 speed transfer case ,wired 12 volt with an Optima battery
1970 CJ5 axels- 4:88 gear ratios, stronger 1 piece rear axle shafts in rear, front axle has a Locker and hubs ,large brakes all the way around, tube bumpers front and rear and a roll bar
engine runs great, very powerful, brakes are awesome, this will climb a tree!
Chrome spoke wheels, but tires need replaced
rust in floors and toolbox floors but has been plated over
asking $2900 for this great little Willys Jeep”

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1959 FC-150 Downers Grove, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

“Propane powered. Truck runs. All parts are available. Previous owner was “restoring”.”

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1946 CJ-2A Palm Desert, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It’s no reserve auction currently at only $102.50. Certainly worth that! I’m less convinced about the ‘extremely collectable’ claim.

“1946 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A NO RESERVE!
RECENT BODY OFF RESTORATION
POWERED BY CHEVY 4.3L VORTEC V6
DYNOED AT 261HP
4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DANA T18 TRANSFER CASE WITH WARN OVERDRIVE
SERIAL NUMBER 33167 – EARLY PRODUCTION CJ2A AND EXTREMELY COLLECTABLE!!
SELLING NO RESERVE TO HIGHEST BIDDER!”

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1949 Truck Miami, FL eBay

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While not perfectly stock, the truck looks in good shape. The inline Ford engine looks good inside. This is a buy-it-now or make offer auction.

“1949 WILLYS PICK UP TRUCK 4×4 CLEAN NEVADA RUSTFREE TRUCK STORED INDOORS THESE LAST FEW YEARS BUT STARTED REGULARLY AND DRIVEN IN SHORT RUNS REGULARLY , NICE DARK RED METALLIC PAINT JOB AND CONTRASTING WHITE RIMS SITTING ON NEW KNOBBY OFF ROAD TIRES , PERIOD CORRECT , THE 4×4 WITH THE FRONT MANUAL LOCKING HUBS WORKS CORRECTLY , IT RUNS STRONG , ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY A STRAIGHT 6 CYL FORD ENGINE WILL NEED A GOING OVER BEFORE PUTTING IT BACK ON THE ROAD , LATER CLOTH FRONT SEAT BRENCH, ELECTRIC COOLING FAN FOR RADIATOR ,EXCELLENT PICK UP BED , EXCELLENT CHASSIS SORING SHACKLES ETC , THIS TRUCK IS COOL AND WILL MAKE ITS NEW OWNER HAPPY.”

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New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn

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I took a quick trip to the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. Housed in the decommissioned Court subway station, the location is not only home to the museum, but has also been used in several movies, including the French Connection and the Taking of Pelham 123 (1974 and 2009 versions).

And, the facility sure feels like a subway, so they got that part right, from the entrance on down.

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Museum entrance. It is easy to miss.

The museum tells the story of mass transit and rapid transit solutions in the New York area. There are old trains, old photos, times lines, turnstiles, an array of tokens used (now cards and not tokens are used) and more.  It was fun and the museum people were very accommodating (I got to park my extra bag in the stroller waiting area). I was surprised there were no video or audio demonstrations (or I missed them somehow).

Their subway trains were pretty cool (not my photo):

A set of early cars.

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A collection of scale model trolleys showed how the local trolleys evolved over time.

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An interior shot of the facility

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Me driving a newer bus.

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Me driving an older bus.

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Horses, trolleys, rains and people all navigating the same space in 1895 Manhattan. Craziness! Click on it, as I made it extra large.

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The evolution of turnstiles.

 
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Photo of early Love Lift on eBay

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Steve forwarded a link to this photo of a Love lift. Great photo, though it is a reproduction and not an original.

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Jeep Sign Bulverde, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200

New jeep sign, but still neat.

“Two signs one JEEP, one CHRYSLER from a dealership large outdoor type. They measure 3′ 1/2″ X 10′ $200.00 each.”

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1962 FC-150 Kempsville, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6700

Looks ready to roll (as in drive, not roll over — poor word choice).

“Must see many updates 1 of a kind”

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2 FC Projects Schwenksville, PA $1200

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Includes a PTO, dump bed and 4speed trans. Might be some value here.

“1) Fc 170 1957 with 64??? Miles rough runs and drives no brakes has pto winch and bed dumps 3 Spd

2nd one 1962 chassis 17??? Miles on it, has cab in better shape, t-98a 4spd Trans and transfer case, has pto on it”

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4790582498.html

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1955 Wagon PIttsburgh, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

The outside looks great. The engine compartment could use some cleaning.

“Just reduced for a quick sale is my original numbers matching Willys Wagon. please call with questions and to schedule a time to see it. This car appraised at 18500 wont last long at this price.”

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Topeka Hiway Mower Shingletown, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1450.

Steve saw the article about Topeka’s from yesterday and forwarded this ad. He thought it was a custom rig. This runs and drives.

“4×4 tractor with blade to move the snow that is on it’s way. Good for plowing snow or dirt work. 4×4 has all jeep running gear. Has a hydraulic system. Turn key ready $1450. cash or give me a call and we can discuss a trade. Looking for a gas motor golf cart.”

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1951 Wagon Bloomsbury, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.

The rear sides of the wagon have been trimmed, but otherwise this seems solid.

“WILLYS WAGON, 1951, 6 cylinder orig low milage engine, 58,000 miles, orig rear, NEW—brakes, springs, gas tank, ETC, 3 speed on floor, 4WD, GREEN WITH BLACK TRIM, like new tires, TITLED, REGISTERED, DRIVEN, kept indoors, ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL”

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1946 CJ-2A Auburn, GA $1500

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Are those full floaters in the rear? Can’t quite tell. It runs, too.

“1946 willys jeep runs needs a few things done brakes finish cooling system used on farm runs and drives”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4789751871.html

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1948 CJ-2A Red Wing, MN $1500

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Runs and drives. Has a rare set of rear doors. Reminds me of Andy’s airport jeep, but not identical to it.

“Willys Jeep fitted with home made plow
Runs and drives running gear in very good shape
Comes with set of tire chains
Have clear title and current MN plates”

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1950? M-38? Ocean Springs, MS $6400

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UPDATE: More photos added, including interior shots. It’s clearly a compilation of parts. It is listed as a 1950 M-38, but the body and fenders are MBish or aftermarket MBish. Unclear why there are no tool indents on driver’s side. 

“Must sell call with serious offer. One of a kind, great shape, we drive it often for fun/parades/etc. clean canvas, no tears, detachable doors included.. automatic v6 buick motor, electronic fuel, many spare parts. gas can on rear, ooga horn, very little rust solid..california car..everything works and qualifies for antique license. good tires and spare… Ill text more pix to you. Serious inquiries only. Great to drive for cruising the coast…..make an offer, will send pictures, call and I will text them or email them. ”

http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/4791971178.html

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1962 M-38A1 Winchester, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

(11/18/2014) Looks like a solid Fire Jeep.

“For Sale: 1962 Willies Military Jeep. 12k original miles. Aside from upgraded wheels/rims, roll cage and seats. Everything is original. 6 volt system has been upgraded to a 12 volt system. No rust, runs great. Originally was OD green. It was painted white when put in service by the civil defense. It has been used as a small brush truck. Winch and tools not included. We received an AFG grant and need to sell this to help pay for the grant. Asking $8500 or best offer.”

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1965 DJ-3A Longview, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was make offer

It’s a project with a V8 motor installed.

“I also have a 65 Willys Jeep DJ3 for sale been sitting a while but mostly rust free and has a 283 Chevy engine that was rebuilt with very few miles.”

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1947 CJ-2A Tampa Bay, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850

Includes unseized motor.

“willys jeep project. complete driveline. motor not seized. call for info.may take trades. no tittle. ”

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1946 CJ-2A Terry, MS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

It’s a project.

“What you are looking at is an original 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep that has been painted like a military Jeep. The jeep is a project Jeep. It does not run or drive as of now. It’s fairly complete and the body is pretty solid. It will need floor patching or repair if you wanted to make it perfect. The sides of the body have no bondo on them and are very solid and pretty straight. All you see on the Jeep goes with the Jeep. ”

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Rear PTO Norway, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $175.

I wonder if it spins.

“”W.O. design PAT NO 143395″ power take off.
Was mounted on rear drawbar of 1957 Willys CJ5
Getting hard to find.
Will ship.
Great Christmas gift for your 4-wheeling Willys guy…”

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Year? Trailer Nashville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

(10/01/2014) Looks promising.

old military jeep trailor good tires”

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1947 CJ-2A Houston, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

The front frame rails have been lengthened.

“I have a ’47 jeep cj2 with Chevy 350, t-15 3 speed transmission, Dana spicer 20 transfer case and power steering, axles, and suspension from a later model cj. New BFG tires. Runs and drives but sometimes grinds out of reverse when backing up. It was previously tagged and inspected but they have expired. Looking to trade for 2010 and up Polaris RZR 800 and up or a Harley Davidson. I would also be interested in a multiple high end gun trade. Open to other offers also. Text preferred but you can call or email.”

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Wednesday’s Brooklyn Adventures

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Starting my morning in Brooklyn at Barnes and Nobles. I’d misread the subway, so got off tow stops later than planned. At least I didn’t misread it all the way to Manhattan!

I ran out of time to update you on most of Wednesday’s adventures. However, Ann did post her version of my day on Facebook.

Traveler update. Poor David: it’s dangerous for him to travel without me… To start with, his plane got in at 7amish (an hour late), and included a woman passing out in the aisle next to him (hope it’s not Ebola). He’s gotten almost no sleep OR food in two days. His morning adventure was to visit a grave of a family friend and someone he’s done considerable research on. After a long walk from the train to hotel all the while dragging his bags he faced another long walk to the cemetery, only to find the cemetery much more vast than expected.

And that’s when IT START RAINING.

Undaunted he plodded-on but the grave wasn’t where that dang google map said it should be so he looked it up on the cemetery map, but then it started raining harder. Now my poor soaked traveler recognized an important fact: He should always listen to his wife, but more on that later.

Realizing his folly poor David tried to leave only to find a locked gate. Bewildered, cold, hungry, and soggy, and tired, he used his iPhone to look for an escape route…… but then, it died. In the end he had to trudge his way ALL the way back across the cemetery blinded by foggy rain splattered glasses, alone, all connection to the outside world lost, paranoid the cemetery was acting against him….wanting him to remain forever.

Thankfully, he made it out alive and was able to get a cab right away. He’s now back at his hotel and tucked into a warm bed to sleep while his sweater and only pair of jeans hopefully dry out. Now, I had to recommend a few times that he should:

1. Take more cabs and not kill himself walking all over hell and gone.
2. He should really really get a new phone since he’s been having so much trouble with his current one.
And 3! Take a darn coat. It’s winter and rain is expected in the forecast. My poor guy. While I love being right, heheheee, I don’t love it so much at his expense. Let’s hope the rest of his trip goes better then theses first few hours.

In her explanation, she missed one important encounter I’d forgotten to mention to her . . .

While walking in downtown Brooklyn this morning, some woman walking toward me stopped 20 yards in front of me, lifted her jacket, grabbed her crotch, and shouted “DO YOU WANT TO LICK MY P(female part)Y!?! WELL DO YOU!?! I was pretty shocked! So, was the middle aged woman pushing a stroller with a child in it just in front of me. Both of us froze while the eager, exuberant woman tried to convince us we should sample her wares, “C’MON, DO YA?”

Needless to say I and the stroller-pusshing woman both declined the generous offer and walked purposefully and briskly passed her.

On the bright side, I did have a fantastic burger at the Burger Bistro on 5th Street. They made burgers out of beef, Kobe beef, tuna, chicken, lamb, vegetables, and turkey! I splurged on a Medium rare Kobe burger. It was fantastic. Now, if only they’d made fresh fries.

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Kobe beef, caramelized onion, chipotle (spicy!) sauce and hot pepper cheese. It was great!