That old Jeep-in-a-crate story

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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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p3ferris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: Norfolk Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 3812	Post Options Post Reply Quote p3ferris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb. 2012 at 3:34pm
	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.
	Ed cj2a lefty

gsitts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 Aug. 2010 Location: Louisiana Status: Offline Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote gsitts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb. 2012 at 3:10am
	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... Gordon

combat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2011 Location: Billings, Mont. Status: Offline Points: 335	Post Options Post Reply Quote combat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb. 2012 at 5:35am
	This is a photo of my crate in a jeep. I paid about $50. for it too.See the story is TRUE!
	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

Haines Garage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Feb. 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Status: Offline Points: 2708	Post Options Post Reply Quote Haines Garage Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Feb. 2012 at 3:46am
	I'll bet!!! Ill make you an offer right now $250.00. C'mon, through in the machine gun! That a 500% profit.

combat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2011 Location: Billings, Mont. Status: Offline Points: 335	Post Options Post Reply Quote combat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb. 2012 at 1:17am
	$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.
	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