That old Jeep-in-a-crate story |
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p3ferris
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Ok a jeep not in a crate story. An aquantaince of mine, his dad bought the surplus jeeps. Minimum 20. For the amount... [drum roll]...$400.00 each. They came on a train to the north western Ne. Ainsworth ranch area. He still has a frame left. He told me that when one broke down they just grabed another and that 10 were sold out right. They robbed and others robbed parts untill the last frame was the only thing left. His dad has since died and left the ranch to him along with enough money that he will never have to work again,, if he does not spend it all. Sorry not $50.00.
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gsitts
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OK My .02 worth... I knew a man in Phx back in the 60s who bought a Ford version of the MB at auction out at Litchield park NAS near Phx in 1946. I don't remember what he paid for it but he uncrated it right at the base put the wheels on Put fuel, oil, and water in it and drove it home to Phx about 15 miles. He still had it and I did a lot of work on and used it dear hunting up near Payson Az. in about 1964. I lost track of it and him...
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combat
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This is a photo of my crate in a jeep. I paid about $50. for it too.See the story is TRUE!
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Frank
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Haines Garage
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I'll bet!!! Ill make you an offer right now $250.00. C'mon, through in the machine gun! That a 500% profit.
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combat
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$250. for that crate. HMMMM sounds like a fair deal. Its empty now ,no 37mm shells. Shot them all. I'll keep the machine gun though.
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Frank
GPW 96842 CJ2A 10399 48 CJ2a 49 cj2a GP Where there's a WILLYS there's a way. Montana Rocky Mt. Flat Fender Club |
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