Monthly Archives: February 2014

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2 Ford GPs in Burma during WWII

• CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Women & Jeeps • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s a set of Ford GPs in Burma during WWII. The photo is from the June 08, 1942, issue of Life Magazine. The article, “Flight from Burma” on page 30, is a fascinating tale of the desertion of the Rangoon, as told by George Rodger, the photographer pictured in the photo with the two Ford GPs below.

http://books.google.com/books?id=P1AEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=1942+June+8+Life+Magazine&hl=en&sa=X&ei=EWcPU_rvHZCAogTrk4LADw&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=jeep&f=false

Search for Life Magazine June 8, 1942, on eBay

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Later in the issue (page 56) is this ad with a jeep:

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The Three Stooges and a CJ-2A

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UPDATE: Thanks to John for finding the full version of this movie short from 1949 called “Fuelin Around“, the 116th movie short they made. The CJ-2A appears in both part 1 and part 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl8qeEx30E0

Here’s the Spanish version that Steve found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P3Zl9kFPAg

 
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Blueprints for Back Seat Safety Straps on eBay

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Here’s an odd piece of Willys history.

“Original drawing blueprint for a 1956 Willys Motors safety strap. This drawing belonged to my grandfather and has been stored for many years, laid flat. Very good condition. Would look great framed for the Willys fan.
A “B” sized blueprint is the smaller print. A “C” sized blueprint is the large prints you’re used to seeing.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I do not ship outside the USA.
Payment due at close of auction.”

View all the information on eBay

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1948 Jeepster Rockdale, TX $11,500

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The driver’s side appears in good shape.

“4 cylinder Ford motor, many new parts including brakes, gas tank, gas lines, water pump, carburetor, fuel pump, steering wheel. Top canvas is in good condition.

Email for more information and additional pictures.”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4353088293.html

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