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Information on LBJ inauguration jeeps

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1965CJ5Mark4TuxedoPark, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. Jun 6, 2008
    1965CJ5Mark4TuxedoPark

    1965CJ5Mark4TuxedoPark New Member

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    Hello,

    I was interested in obtaining more information on the 1965 Jeep CJs used in the LBJ inauguration parade I believe there were at least three used (red, white and blue). My family currently owes a red 1965 CJ5 Mark 4 Tuxedo Park. On the glove box door is a small rectangular brass plaque that (basically) states "this jeep was an official unit in the 1965 inaugural parade for LBJ".

    I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to obtain additional information regarding these jeeps.

    I will be posting pictures shortly of the jeep.
     
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    1965CJ5Mark4TuxedoPark, Jun 6, 2008
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  2. Jun 6, 2008
    StraightToPlaid

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    I'd be really interested in finding out more, we need pics!
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Heh, I've asked the same question before and crickets chirped.

    This is all I have in the Tux Park article.
    Pictures I could use in the article would be most welcome!
     
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    Boyink

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    Jeep, the Unstoppable Legend, Page 126 (text) and 127 (photo).

    "At the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 1965, every float was pulled by a CJ. Kaiser Jeep used this opportunity for some free publicity."
     
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    sparky

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    Heh, I have that book and forgot it.

    Not that I can reuse the image.
     
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    kiowamtp

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    I went and looked at one in PA when I was in the market. An elderly man had one and he wanted an arm and a leg because it had that plaque. Hard to find info as I searched as well. I think I did find a couple pics at one time. Gonna have to go through my "database" and see.
     
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    drexotic

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    Don X

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    Holy google Jeff! How'd you find that one?
     
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    drexotic

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    I just searched for the parade . . .
     
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