UPDATE: **Status Unknown** The listing has been removed from eBay for some reason.

This is a 13.5″ sign spotted on eBay by Chris. It’s located in the Philippines.

“This Auction is for this Vintage Jeep Dealer Sign . It is rusty in places and a little dirty but I did try to clean it and may not be completely flat as well but it may still need more cleaning after you receive it. I treated the rusty places so it’s not too bad anymore .

It measures 13 1/2 Inches at its longest measurement And is heavy metal sign not plastic or decals stickers.

I auction signs for customers here and I keep contact information if you need more information on this I will contact original owner of this and see if can get more information for you . or if you like I can get you contact information from the owner just let me know in advance

The age and condition of this is seen in pictures so look closely before deciding to bid because by bidding you are in agreement to bid to win and keep this item as The pictures are part of the item description.”

UPDATE: The 4-page brochure doesn’t include a DJ-5 or 6, because they didn’t arrive until 1965 (thanks Colin). This may have been produced in March of 1961. International Harvester released their own 40+-page review of the Scout vs. the Jeep a month later. Coincidence?

I scooped this brochure off of eBay. Not the back page the brochure shows the “World’s Most Convertible Vehicles”, yet one of the two DJ-3As pictured has a top. Instead, why not include a DJ-5 or 6?

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is a cool stamp.

“Metal stamp with “The Jeep Family of 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles” slogan. Marked 1694 on one side. Measures approx. 1 3/8” w x 3/4” h. It is used and has ink residue. Please see all pictures for complete description, thanks!”

This was a Maverick-related Jeep contest award item. Anyone know what this is? Seller doesn’t seem to know.

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This post began as a reference to a Farm Collector article about Jeep Loaders by Jim Gay. It turns out that there were several loaders that weren’t included. Below you’ll find the most complete list I’ve been able to assemble.

FARM COLLECTOR ARTICLE: 

1. Baldwin Loader
2. Mahl Loader
3. Morton Loader
   
4. Schenecker Hydraulic Lift Loader (posted here)
5. Jeep-A-Loader
6. This appears to be a lone surviving example of a Scheneker Loader:
   
7. Unknown Loader (probably custom one-off)
8. Tow-Loader
9. A 1955 Willys Product Merchandising Manual mentions a Gran Hydraulic Loader. These were rear loaders. More on them soon.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $295 or Make Offer.

With 40 chapters, this has a bunch of information.

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Among the items Newgren produced was a Post Hole Digger. This brochure was published in a circa 1947 Special Equipment Binder.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This spec sheet is a rare one. It’s not clear to me how the seller arrived at the 1953 date.

“1953 Willys Overland 2×4-73 Ambulance Specification Sheet.”

This is reported to be 18 pages, but only 2 pages have been photographed.

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“This packet contains a cover letter/order form in front of two brochure which are:
Ramsey Winches for the Jeep Models:
CJ-2A
CJ-3A
CJ-3B
CJ-5
CJ-6
FC-150
FC-170
Koenig King Winches
Pages: 18
Details: W 8.5 x H 11 x D 0.1”

You may remember that a few months ago a document called The Willys Story went up for sale on eBay. Well, fortunately for all of us, that document sold to an eWillys reader who asked if I would make a high-resolution version available to anyone who wants it. Given the document was a pricey purchase, it’s a very generous offer. So, a big thank you is in order for that anonymous benefactor!

The document is 85 pages and purports to show all the different aspect of the Willys-Overland Company from 1940 to 1954. You’ll see that Willys had their hands into a variety of things, not just jeeps.

I’ve uploaded the file to my google drive, so downloading it should be a snap. It is just under 400MB, so it’s not a small PDF file.

DOWNLOAD HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1An2t8AWJccU9UcEFkfdFizaaVFUvqiZl/view?usp=sharing

(I have never used by google drive space. My test of the download worked. But, the internet sometimes works in mysterious ways, so if you have problems, please let me know!)

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Below are some low res pictures of some of the jeep-related images:

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The “Easy-Way” post-hole digger was manufactured by Standar Steel Works out of Kansas City, MO. I thought i’d done a post on the early post-hole diggers that were available, but I hadn’t. So, expect that one soon.

This Jack of All Trade Jeep brochure was published in March of 1963.

Niel shared a scan of his 1958 Jeep calendar. He says it puts a smile on his face every time he sees it. The only other calendar I have scanned is the 1961 calendar. Anyone know when these Jeep calendars first began and when (if) they ended?

Newton made at least two different models of the mower, a “J” and an “L”. It was the “J” that was used on the jeep (according to the ad). (See brochures for the Newton and other mowers here)

“THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1948 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE NEWTON POWER SICKLE MOWER; FITS TRACTORS AND JEEPS; MANUFACTURED BY THE H. G. & S. MANUFACTURING CORPORATION IN NEWTON, WISCONSIN. AD IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS. AD MEASURES 5 1/8″ X 3 5/8″.”

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