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The Form-104 Selective drive brochure I’ve seen previously, but I’ve not seen the 1961 Power-Lock brochure.
This Power-Lock brochure is a tri-fold brochure that folds from 3.5″ x 5.5″ to 10.5″ x 5.5″
This folded Cutlass Selective drive brochure has a form number of 104, but lacks a date. It is small, only folding in half from 3.5″ x 5.5″ to 7″ x 5.5″
A January 18, 1953, article in the El Paso Times shared the story of seven young men who formed “the jeep club”. There was no fancy name attached to it. They guys liked to explore the surrounding mountains, hunt jack rabbits, trap coyotes, and play with their jeeps.
On the same page as the jeep article was an article about the first mail route in the United States, one that operated between Roswell and Torrance, New Mexico. The mail (and the occasional passengers) were ferried on the YELLOW DEVIL, an assemblage of discarded auto parts; that kind of sounds like a few jeeps I’ve known.
Obviously, this article was written before the aliens reached Roswell, because, rather than known for “progress of modern development (was it really known for that?)”, it’s pretty much famous for other-worldly visitors.
Make sure to reach the final story, one in the far right lower corner. Need rats for an experiment? One scientist discovered an easy way to get them …
This photo from July 04, 1946, in the Portola Register (out of Portola, California) shows famed clown Emmet Kelly helping Aileen Darnay step out of a CJ-2A, a jeep that was new to the circus. I wonder if the “WILLYS JEEP” painted on the hood was a form of advertising that reduced the cost of the jeep to the circus?
UPDATE: Here’s another example of a Wisconsin Dells Jeep Train, probably from the mid-1960s.
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“3-1/2 x 5-1/2 (Standard Size) postcard.”
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Originally Posted April of 2017: Seth spotted this postcard depicting a jeep pulling visitor trams at the Wisconsin Deer Park at the Wisconsin Dells. Opened in the 1950s (see history here), the park still operates, but there’s no evidence that the trams are still used, The closest thing to a jeep tram is a kids train.
UPDATE: Here’s a second version of this press photo.
Also, Thanks to Lester (who found a front view of this same jeep in the Concord Armor At War series # 7058 titled The US Army Jeep at War by Steven Zaloga on page 70) we also now know that the inscription reads: To the Commander of the First Ukrainian Army Group from Soldiers of the American Armies of the 12th Army Group …. Lester believes the same thing is painted in Russian on the hood. The jeep also has the insignia of the major formations of Bradleys command on the cowling between the hood and windshield. Finally, apparently the picture in the book clearly shows the two extra holes in the front bumper making it a GPW model.
Here’s another press photo that captures the gift of a jeep by General Omar Bradley to Marshal Ivan Konev of the Russian Army. Six days later, Marshal Konev responded in kind with the gift of a horse to General Bradley, the inspection of which was captured in the latter half of this video.
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“This is an original press photo. Bradley, Omar (General) (United States of America). General Omar Bradley, commander of the United States Twelfth Army Group, presents an American carbine and jeep foreground to Marshal Ivan Konev of the Russian Army following banquet celebrating the victories of their troops, near Berlin, May 5. This photo was taken by William C. Allen Associated Press Photographer with the wartime still picture pool. Photo measures 10.5 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 5-5-1945.”
Here’s another photo of the two with the jeep from Pintrest, which originally found it within the Truman Archives. The there are other jeep photos in the archives:
Marshal Koniev (foreground, second from left) receives a United States Army Jeep as a gift from General Omar Bradley (foreground, left). General Bradley, commander of the United States 12th Army Group, had crossed over into Russian lines to meet Marshal Koniev, commander of the Russian 1st Ukrainian Army Group’s headquarters which was then located southeast of Torgau. All others are unidentified.
This photo is part of a series of photos shared by the families of famous Russian/Soviet families. There are other photos on this page that captured the first documented meeting of Russians and Americans on April 25,1945, near the German town of Torgau on the Elbe river.
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Looks in good shape. This has a drip pan along the front cowl edge. It might be a very late 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/901429420353142/
“Clean, all original 1949 Willys Jeep. This Jeep is a Colorado original Jeep and was a barn find. It is rust free. Has all the original drivetrain including the original Go Devil l134 that doesn’t smoke or burn oil. Electrical system was updated to 12 volt, has a working heater in the cockpit, and does have a hookup for towing behind a truck or camper. This thing purrs like a kitten down the road! In all the years of looking at and driving old Willys Jeeps, this is by far the best I have seen. It does have a clear Colorado title. Always stored in a garage and only driven gently on paved roads since I have had it. Serious inquiries only and no low-ball offers.”
Doesn’t run and no title, but has a VIN and potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2750227641878989/
“A 1946 CJ2A Jeep Original 4 Cylinder Engine (not seized) Original trany and transfer case New battery and gas tank. No title but has been Vin Inspected.”
Appears in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/173328167350435/
“Car has been finished a few years ago and has been parked inside. With a cover on it. Very Rare 2 wd Is located in Mc Cook, Illinois”
If not for the lower side rust this would be worth a look. The color and striping appear in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243500973398342/
“1974 jeep Cherokee engine 360 V8 turns over no start. air condition power steering roll down windows lights work horn signals drivee floor has hole in it. All glass good. Rust quarters”
No description provided. If it runs, it is certainly worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/273461457108594/
Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299337241120210/
“1950 Willys Jeepster hot rod! V8 Chevy drivetrain, 350 engine and trans”
That red one has a sizable bigger-than-a-bread-box hood bump!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2673913306190483/
“Two CJ2A bodies. One with engine and transmission. Not sure if motor is good or not. Will not turn over. But might be because transmission is stuck in gear and can’t get it out. The other is mostly just axles frame and body. Has been stripped of parts. Someone could make something out of the two. Or just build something off the body and frames. Asking 300 each. Will sell separate but would prefer to let them go as a pair.”
Who wants to see just what’s under those side panels?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727732281102094/
“1968 Jeep Camando, V-6, runs and drives great”
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/338832190613107/
“46 Willys Jeep cj2a project very solid bones does roll engine rolls over complete minimum rust contact Brian at. nine 8 mine five 22 0 8 33.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Has a Koenig hardtop.
(07/14/2020) Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/205443567471299/
“For sale or trade. Looking for an enclosed trailer or car hauler, must be 8.5 wide by at least 18″. Willys has lots of new parts, new paint, tires, seats etc. Runs and drives good, if you have any questions please call or pm me [hidden information]. Have free and clear title”
It’s a project listed as a 2A and does have a 2A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1008212259631197/
“Doesn’t run and drive. I bought this 1947 Jeep for restoration work, however could not get the work started due to tight financial conditions. So selling it. Have title in hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/12/2020) Looks fun.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/315228506185780/
“1951 Willy’s Jeep replica. Wood body 18 1/2 horse Briggs motor. Fun toy for all ages. Hand made”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.
(07/28/2020) Seller bought this as a non-runner, got it running, and now wants to sell it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3762622387085455/
“Runs! Drives!! Stops!!! 4,000 obo Please read full ad! this Jeep comes with the yellow set of tires and rims you see in some of the pics not the full set of 5 red original tires and rims. Those are some of the extra parts available.  This is a cool Jeep it has lots of things done to it. I bought it not running and got it running and drives a few weeks ago. Now I think I’m going to sell it and all my Jeep stuff.
I have lots of other parts if you looking for Willys Jeep stuff. ( wheels/tires, overdrives, new soft top, Buick v6, and more) If your looking for parts let me know.
Here what I know about the Jeep from working on it. I have a video of it running as well. – Buick 224 V6 runs – Muncie 4 speed trans – looks like Dana 44 rear – looks like Dana 30 front – updated master cylinder not sure what it’s out of – saginaw steering box – updated steering column not sure what it’s out of. Also comes with extra steering box, column, and steering wheel. ”
UPDATE: Price now $7500.
(11/16/2018) Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/834314533641582/
“1949 Willy’s Jeep.
Runs and drives fine. I drove it all around this weekend. I’ve got Plates and Insurance. I just don’t have time to enjoy it.
Tires are practically BRAND new.
Interior is flawless
All lights and gauges work as they should. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/13/2020) Doesn’t run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/876890369459533/
“This is a 1947 cj2a. We bought it and fixed it up for parades. We have also just drove it around, it does have title. We put some money into this you will get a copy of receipt. Mostly original, changed from 6v to 12v extra transmission goes with it. And have new gages just haven’t put them in yet. Motor ran good till we moved it 2 months ago and I heard a knock. I parked it and haven’t looked into it any further. It will still start. For extra $ I could rebuild the Flatthead.”
This April 30, 1957, article highlights the speedy service it’s red-themed jeeps and other delivery vehicles make possible. Attempts to learn more about this shop were unsuccessful, as there is a singer from the region named Wheeler Walker, so his stuff dominates the search returns.
I don’t think I’ve run across this Jeep-Tram setup. I don’t know much about Shepherd of the Hills Farm, but I did learn that it was a book from 1907 by Harold Bell Wright that became a tourist destination that then played some role in the rise of Branson, Missouri, as a tourist destination.
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“Vintage Postcard of the Farm Tour pulled by an old Army Jeep at Pete’s Cave in Shepherd of the Hills in Branson MO
Size Standard 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
Circa 1960s”
UPDATE: This post is an aggregation of Africa USA postcards and articles. Another postcard from the form adventure park popped up on eBay, this time with a CJ-5 pulling the trams:
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Posted June 2019 on eBay, a CJ-3B pulling trams:
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From 2015: Africa USA, was part of a theme-park movement in the late 1950s that included New York’s Freedomland, Disneyland, Wisconsin’s Fort Dells, and others. By 1959, these parks were collectively generating revenue of $2 billion.
There is a feature article about these parks in the August 1, 1960, issue of Life Magazine. The picture below is from that article. You can take a ‘virtual’ jeep-train tour of Africa USA here (don’t expect much). 
This article appeared in the December 1955 issue of Willys News. That’s the jeep train behind the animals.
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This sold on eBay Sunday night for $57.01 Plus $8.50 shipping. It had some damage in the tail gate area.
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“I am offering for sale, a 1950’s-1960’s, Jeep Dealer Sales Promotional Model, Cast Metal. It is in Very Good Condition, Original, 5 3/4 inches, rubber tires, opening hood, folding windshield, heavy, tip of left side of front bumper broke off. Not sure if it was a dealer sales award or what. Nice looking Jeep”
UPDATE: This was listed back in 2018 when it was painted blue (see pics at bottom of post). It’s been updated since then.
(10/13/2018) This is different. Might be built on a DJ-3A chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2533951000250076/
“1WANT TO SELL OR TRADE OFF SOME CARS I RARELY DRIVE *** 57 Willys jeep Gasser. Custom Body. Custom Chassis. Stretched 9 inches. 331 sbc. Gary Dyer polished 671 Super charger. Turbo 400. 2800 stahl. 8 3/4 rear w 355. Polished wing. New seats. Gauges. Painless wiring. Everything custom. Fuel cell. Battery. Quick disconnect. Starts. Driver anywhere. Ran 12s before the blower. Dm axle. 15k. “
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