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1966 Jeep News Volume 12 Number 4

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Well folks, this is the last issue of the big batch of Willys News and Jeep News periodicals that I purchased back in December. From my perspective, it was great to have dependable, easy to produce, interesting content available to post for such a long period. I also am glad to be documenting this type of stuff, as it hasn’t been well-documented (to my knowledge) on the internet to-date. I don’t really have much else in the queue document-wise, but obviously there *should* be ongoing updates about the FC rebuild.

Coinciding with this last issue, the weather here has warmed with highs in the low 60s, which gives me much better weather to work on the FC; it also forces me to juggle that effort with the need to work on the pasture, ready the irrigation systems, and prep the lawn and garden for the growing seasons. Given Ann is still slowly getting better, but still has setbacks physically, this will mostly fall on me. So, updates may slow like they did this time last year.

The eight-page 1966 Jeep News Volume 12 Number 4 announces on page one that KJC would be sponsoring two major golf games. This continues the KJC’s movements into shifting the jeep vehicles away from their utilitarian and agrarian roots, towards family, luxury and fun. That doesn’t mean there was no utilitarian promotion, as page two reported that KJC officials contacted one thousand mosquito abatement administrators to promote the jeeps. Curiously, next to that utilitarian article are three photos of jeeps on the beach with young adults and surfboards.

Page three goes international, with announcements from Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and India. Page four and five provide stories of travel. Page four published a travel piece to Alaska in a Wagoneer by Bill Thomas, who was a travel editor for The Cincinnati Enquirer. Page five showcases a report by Charles R. Meyer, a freelance writer from New York, who took his family on a trip to Nova Scotia in a camper-equipped Gladiator.

Pages six and seven contain a variety of photos and captions, including the announcement of the Rat Patrol series. Page eight highlighted a different show, noting the success of Daktari.
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Roberto Flores’ Latest Work: FC-170

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Roberto recently completed this commissioned FC-170 illustration. Here’s his website.

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You can view some of his illustrative processes in this accompanying video:

 
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September 1965 Jeep Service and Parts News

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This four-page September 1965 Jeep Service and Parts News includes, on the last page, a list of all models and their Vehicle prefix, which is handy given the scarcity of records for this time period. There’s also a short blurb on page three about how the cross pieces under the hood of a Wagoneer could short out the alternator!

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June 1966 Jeep and Service News

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This issue is the last issue of Jeep and Service News, dated June-July 1966, that I bought in December. Most interesting to me were the modifications (not repairs) the USPS was requiring of the recently purchased FJ-6 and FJ-6As noted at the bottom of page four.

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Mid to Late 1940s Willys-Overland Dealer Pencil

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This early jeep pencil has the J logo, which wasn’t corporately used past early 1946, so I’d say this is *likely* from 1945 or 1946.

View all the information on eBay

“WILLYS-CARS, TRUCKS & JEEP/MASSEY-HARRIS *Henry L. Oldham Imp. Co*Blackwell, OK”
This is a rare pencil from early the post WWII era. The printing is slightly faded but well readable being the type of pencil it is.”

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Scott’s “TTT” Tiny Trash Truck

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Cowboy shared this photo from Scott Ingram, who built a Tiny Trash Truck out of an old DJ-5 (Scott operates a garbage collection firm in Paris, Illinois). I don’t see an obvious seat, so this may only be for show. That’s something I’ve never seen done with a DJ-5.

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1952? M-38A1 Miranda, CA $2200

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I can’t tell if the year is correct, but this is one odd build.

https://humboldt.craigslist.org/pts/d/miranda-1952-jeep-willys-army-jeep-m38/7709293496.html

“1952 military willys jeep m38 a1, it’s been modified at one time we think it may have been a movie car by the way its done but its neat. I have good spare engine comes with, original one that’s in it sat to long n needs work but I’m sure its probably fixable too. It’s fresh out of a barn, no rust or rot but it’s def been worked. $2200 obo.”

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1957 FC-170 Lake Mills, IA $12,000

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Dan’s selling this flatbed 4WD (Not 6WD) FC-170.

https://www.facebook.com/dan.devries.988/videos/829870845068761/

“Sadly it’s Time to thin the heard a bit. 1957 FC170 with a tilt cab and custom tag axle and flatbed. It is only 4 wheel drive. Original engine and drivetrain. Located in lake mills Iowa. $12,000. Serious inquiries only please. No trades.”

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1952 M-38A1 Fall River, MA $1000

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Andy spotted what may be a good price, though neither the fenders or the grille are from a 1952.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1152961242779413/

“1952 Willys military jeep with 1940’s bantam trailer. Both for $1,000. Runs…Has clean title!”

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1957 FC-150 Lake Villa, IL $9500

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The seller notes everything works.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869588391605096

” four-wheel-drive jeep very good condition needs finishing very clean for its age”

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1975 CJ-6 Fontana, WI BaT Auction

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This auction has four days left to go.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-jeep-cj-6-3/

“This 1975 Jeep CJ-6 is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, a twin-stick transfer case, power steering, and a black roll cage, soft top, and doors in addition to a Rough Country 9,500-lb winch, a Summit Racing electric fuel pump, and AutoMeter auxiliary gauges. The truck is finished in matte blue over tan vinyl upholstery and work since 2015 is said to have involved rebuilding the 232ci inline-six and replacing the power steering pump and lines along with the steering stabilizer, leaf springs, and shock absorbers. Acquired by the seller in 2020, this CJ-6 is now offered at no reserve with a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name.”

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K-38? Lineman Trailer Leonardsville, NY $100

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Andy shared this old trailer, possibly a Signal Corps K-38 Trailer?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897076532154519

“Small utility trailer. Has many compartments and access doors . Has a couple holes but still pretty solid. Need tires. 1 7/8” ball. No title or registration. Box is 50”x 46”. Total length with tongue is about 7’0”. Wheel base is 4’0”. 16 inch rims. $100.00/best offer”

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1948 CJ-2A Delta, CO $2000

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2835063626650719

“Engine is good. needs work.asking $2000”

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1948? CJ-3A Canon City, CO $2000

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This has some early Husky hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1836886316776623

“Needs restoration”

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Unusual Snow Plow Raton, NM $500

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This “Good Roads Machinery Corp” snow plow was mounted to a CJ-2A. I’ve’ never heard of this model.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/7616751641689613

“Good Roads Machinery Corp snow plow. Removed from a 46 CJ2A I recently purchased. Manual hydraulic pump runs plow cylinder. Complete plow and mount. $500.00 obo located in Raton, NM”

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1960 FC-170 Lake Mills, IA $4000

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Dan’s selling this FC that includes an Alaskan Camper.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161527114769310

“1960 FC170 with an Alaskan camper. The truck is complete. It’s rusty and the stock 6cyl is stuck. The camper is rough but useable. The hydraulic cylinders that lift it leak but it does go up and down with a little help. The cushions have been recovered. I have a good title for it. Located in Lake Mills Iowa”

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USMC Mighty Mite Cheyenne, WY $2800

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I’m not sure if there are more parts that come with it or not.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/247920128354932

“The engine is an air cooled V4 and it has four wheel independent suspension. This particular Mite was retired from the military and went to the famous Caribou Ranch recording studio in Colorado. This is a very unique, head turning project. It needs work, I bought it as a project but unexpected health issues have forced some changes. Located west of Cheyenne WY, comes with bill of sale.”

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1946? CJ-2A Fort Lupton, CO $1000

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This has an early windshield. Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1640167176758245/

“ 46 Willys ,no title good parts”

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1950 M-38 Colorado Springs, CO $1500

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No title, but there is an extra tub and a hardtop that does not, in my opinion, look like a Sears model.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1726114654543233

“M38. Was told the engine was good when parked 20 years ago. No title It’s rough but complete. I also have an extra tub, sears hard top with doors, and a 53 cj3. Willing to make a package deal if you want it all”

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September 1966 Eastern European Caravan

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UPDATE: More information on the goal of Kaiser-Jeep’s 1966 Eastern European Caravan. This article was published on page 7 of the May 14, 1966, issue of International Commerce, a US Department of Commerce Weekly magazine. In it, the Commerce Department’s ostensible goal was as an “imaginative technique to promote U.S. Exports”, as part to the U.S. Government’s continuing effort to promote East-West Trade. It’s possible the trip was underwritten in some form (cash or government favors or both) to encourage Kaiser-Jeep to participate.

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This September 1966 Four Wheeler Magazine article describes the scene when the Kaiser-Jeep sponsored Eastern European Caravan crossed into (then) Czechoslovakia, as a line of restored and refurbed jeeps awaited them. Remember, that no new parts had even available to these die-hard jeep fans since 1946, making their rebuilds even more remarkable. The Prague Jeep Club alone had more than 300 jeeps and 400 members.

The 1966 Jeep News Volume 12 Number 3 has more information.

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1966 Jeep News Volume 12 Number 3

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The eight-page issue of the 1966 Jeep News Volume 12 Number 3 began with the 1966 Caravan of Jeeps organized by Kaiser Jeep to introduce the jeeps to Eastern European countries (See the next post about a story in the September 1966 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine at the surprise awaiting the caravan in Czechoslovakia).

Page two shows a photo that went viral, in today’s slang, of a Harvey Schaible in a V-8 powered jeep that flew into the air at the top of a hill climb that was part of a Play Day weekend with multiple local clubs attending the event. Page three contains various stories, including a good photo of a TWA-branded airport jeep. Pages four and five continue the story of the Eastern European Caravan.

Page six has fascinating story about the use of 2WD DJ-3As and DJ-5s RHD vehicles (the DJ-5 having been launched in 1966), some converted to automatic transmissions, for use as spay vehicles.

Page seven reports on the use of jeeps to travel a portion of the Oregon Trail between Vale and Farewell Bend, Oregon. Some of this area would be passable by I-84 in 1975, but even today some of the original trail traveled in 1966 is still evident (see this map, which shows a partial area between Vale and Farewell Bend).

Page eight has multiple stories, including a photo and short report on Mr. Diamant and his family, who were traveling in a Gladiator Camper. There’s a longer story and a map of their travels here.

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April 1964 Jeep Service and Parts News

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This four-page issue of the April 1964 Jeep Service and Parts News includes an exploded view of the T-89 side-shift transmission. It also appears to have a useful side image of how the J-series gas pedal operates, along with how to make adjustments (I’m not familiar with them).

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1949 Jeepster Ashland, WI $10,000

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Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1496166647847458

“Restored and maintained and upgraded over many years. Manual Transmission ~ 3 Speed on the Column. Yellow exterior, new red interior with white piping. This vehicle has the original engine”

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1951 M-38 Walden, NY *SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.

Maurice shared this running and driving M-38.

“Willys m38 , runs, drives , stops , lights work . Has electric wipers and older canvas seat cushions . I also have the soft doors and hardware , body has some patches , frame is very nice . A great daily driver with spring just around the corner”

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Year? CJ-5 Willow River, MN $1600

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Looks to me like this running CJ-5 has a plow and an overdrive. The faux battery box lid suggests this is earlier than 1965.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/915855843283880

“1965 Kaiser Jeep fresh tune up needs clutch have clutch parts on. Cost of plow is 900 dollars serious buyers only if ad is up its available”

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