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Puzzle #211 - Solved! Checker Jeep Prototype
« on: February 07, 2007, 04:46:21 AM »
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Re: Rookie Puzzle #211
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2007, 09:01:14 AM »
Bantam
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Re: Rookie Puzzle #211
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2007, 09:02:29 AM »
That would be too easy!   ;D

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Re: Rookie Puzzle #211
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2007, 09:07:04 AM »
Ford
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Re: Rookie Puzzle #211
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2007, 09:07:49 AM »
Not a Ford.
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Re: Rookie Puzzle #211
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2007, 09:20:54 AM »
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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2007, 09:21:25 AM »
No - you're getting very cold...
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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2007, 10:33:02 AM »
Which continent?
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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2007, 12:59:21 PM »
This vehicle is North American.
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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2007, 09:58:06 PM »
1/4 ton reconnaissance built by Checker Cab?  Don't throw rotton tomatos...it was worth a try.

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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2007, 12:16:13 AM »
Sure looks like the MB40
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Re: Puzzle #211
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2007, 05:00:17 AM »
1/4 ton reconnaissance built by Checker Cab?  Don't throw rotton tomatos...it was worth a try.

No rotten tomatoes or other ordnance coming your way, soldier - you have ID'd this vehicle!

Nice job!

Many know that Willys, Bantam and Ford submitted prototypes when the Army spec'd a light recon vehicle. Chevrolet, Kaiser and Davis also submitted vehicles for consideration. Few remember Checker's jeep prototype. This example was photographed at the Gilmore museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Though it's in the middle of nowhere, well worth the trip. I didn't take this pic, though I have quite a few stored in my digital camera that I'll have to upload at some later date.
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