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October 1954 Comm and Jeep Sales Bltn Western Plow

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On October 28, 1954, Kaiser Willys announced the addition of The Western Duty Snow Plows to the Special Equipment line.

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1945 Parts List for the Universal Four Wheel Drive Booklet

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Branden scored on this rare, early 1945 print of a Parts List for the Universal Four Wheel Drive booklet. The use of the “J” logo so prominently is unusual. You can view my discussion of the “J” logo’s short history here.

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December 1954 Jeep-A-Trench Added to Spec Equip List

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This December 20, 1954, Commercial and Jeep Sales Bulletin introduced the Auburn Jeep-A-Trench to the Willys Special Equipment Line. No brochure was included with this document (unless it was removed).

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DJ-3A Production Years and Serial Numbers

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This image used to be on Bruce Again’s JeepSurreyGala website. I figured it would be good to repost them here. They show the serial numbers of DJ-3A Dispatcher and Surrey models over the production period 1956-1965. As you can see, the 1962 year is missing.

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DJ-3A Carter Carb Forms

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Matthew was kind enough to send along a scan he did of the YF2392s Carter Carburetor used on a variety of DJ-3As. This is Form 5170A. A later form, 5170D, features the YF2392sa version of the carb.

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I’ll include here a comment from this discussion of these same carbs, which also includes the linkage issue I ran into, that was copied by Charles Tate from a now-non-working-thread from an old CJ-3Bpage discussion (that quoted Bruce Agan):

Hi Barry. As a DJ3A Enthusiast I have to limit my response to that carburetor only.

Quote from Bruce Agan (jeepsurreygala.com) and premier expert on DJ3A Dispatchers September 20, 2011 07:42 PM

“the dj has always used the YF carb. 1955-56 parts lists show both the YF 2392 & YF 738S & 738SA carbs used on the early DJs. the YF 738 carb was the original carb used on the 4-63, VJ-2, VJ-3 (Jeepster”

Quote from OLDTIME from Deriks CJ3B bulletin board

“The specifications for the 2392 S are not identical to the more commonly found Jeep YF carburetors.
That implies differences such as the main metering jets, the metering rods etc. ”

Those specifications can be seen on Carter form #’s 5170 and 5170d

The difference between yf2392s and 2392sa was likely going from a air bypass check ball an air bypass check needle.

As said Barry I know absolutely nothing about the earlier CJ3A carbureator per sey. What I ‘think’ is that the YF Series carburetor used on the DJ3A dispatcher had a larger throat bore.

IF SO, then we can refer back to this comment from KEN (OLDTIME)

“Larger diameter throat bore = decrease air velocity = increase of the air % to fuel % = lean fuel mix =
better operation at high altitude or burnt valves at designated altitude”

If all of the above is true then it might also be true that better operation doesn’t necessarily equate to more actual horsepower???

More information and my actual rebuilding of a yf2392s carburetor here along with some of the research quoted”

 
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Parts and Accessories Bulletin Manual

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For several years, Pascal operated the JeepWillysWorld.com, a website he used to collect documentation and discuss vintage jeep topics. Around 2017, it appears he stopped posting. Fortunately for us, the site remains active, because in 2015 it turns out he posted a manual of Parts and Accessories Bulletins (through 1965 roughly), the very bulletins I was looking for a few days ago. You can read through the manual or download it as well.

http://jeepwillysworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Parts_and_Accessories_Bulletin_manual_compressed.pdf

Here’s the first page of the Emanuel:

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Transport Motor Company (TMC) Hydraulic Lift Document

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We’ve discussed the Transport Motor Company, out of California, a few times. Clint reminded me that Farmjeep.com published a wonderful overview document of the TMC Farm and Industrial Equipment. Clint added his thoughts about the equipment in a comment at the bottom of this post.

Here is the full document: https://www.farmjeep.com/lifts/other-hydraulic-lifts/transport-motor-company-tmc-hydraulic-lift/

What caught my eye was TMCs body extension, a full-width body extension that attached to the back of vintage jeeps. I’ve documented the extension several times, but didn’t know what company made it. It turns out, some of those full-body extensions are from TMC. (here is my compendium of document 1/4 extensions)

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Jeep-A-Trench Parts List on eBay

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Unclear how many pages this is. The starting bid price is place at $80. It contains some useful assembly images.

“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A RARE, ORIGINAL “JEEP-A-TRENCH & JEEP-A-TRENCH GEAR-DRAULIC PARTS LIST MANUAL”

PRODUCED BY AUBURN MACHINE WORKS INC, OUT OF AUBURN NEBRASKA

WILLYS JEEP SALES LITERATURE, AND OTHER VEHICLE MAKES AND MODELS.
ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION.
GOOD COLOR AND GRAPHICS. SLIGHT WEAR FROM AGE,STORAGE, USE. SOME SLIGHT SMUDGES ON COVERS BUT PAGES ARE CLEAN AND CLEAR.

COVERS MANY JEEP-A-TRENCH ASSEMBLIES:
DIGGER CHAIN, BOOM, FRAME, HYDRAULIC DRIVE, SPEED REDUCER, MAIN HOUSING, AUGAR, ELECTRIC LIFT, HOIST, REDUCTION, OVERLOAD, CRANK BEARING AND BELL CRANK, CLUTCH THROW-OUT, HYDRAULIC DRIVE CONTROL,
TRAVEL CONTROL, TRACTION DRIVE, WINCH, RATCHET
GEAR, NO. C100 AUBURN CRUMBING AND GRADING ATTACHMENT.

COVERS JEEP-A-TRENCH GEAR-DRAULIC ASSEMBLIES:
NO. 200 CRUMBING AND GRADING ATTACHMENT, FRAME, BOOM, AUGAR, MAIN SHAFT AND HOUSING, OVERLOAD AND TRACTION DRIVE, TRANSFER GEAR DRIVE, REDUCTION DRIVE, HYDRAULIC LIFT.

HAS TWO INK STAMPS ON FRONT COVER:

PARK “JEEP” SALES, HIGHWAY 7 AT WOODDALE, ST. LOUIS PARK, 16, MINN, WEst 9-5111

JACK BALLANTINE, TRENCHERS AND TRENCHERS PARTS, RES 127 W 68TH ST MPLS, FACTORY – CONGER, MINN.”

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The Willys-Overland Forge Booklet

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UPDATE: Colin estimates 1949 on this brochure, figuring there were new forges installed for some 1950 products.

I won this odd ball item as part of a 3-item auction where nobody else bidded! This twenty-eight-page Willys-Overland Forge booklet provides some background and highlights about the company’s forging process. My guess, based on the last page, is that Willys-Overland was attempting to find corporate customers that needed parts or other items forged, suggesting that the forge may not have been running at full capacity making jeep parts. There’s no date on this, but my guess is that this was produced around 1950.

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1946 Jeep Testimonial by Unique Variety Service

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UPDATE: Last posted October 02, 2017.

Bob Legee, of  Unique Variety Service, a business that provided mowing, snow plowing, and other landscaping services, wrote this testimonial for Jeep in 1946.

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1946 Testimonial from the Wachusett Country Club

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UPDATE: Last posted October 12, 2017

The photo of the jeep underneath the letter shows it without bow holders, but with an extra spare tire carrier. Does this mean the country club ordered it this way? Were the bow holders ever installed? There have been a couple early 2As that appeared unrestored, but without bow holders. I’ve wondered if they could be ordered that way.

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1946 Testimonial from Maine

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UPDATE: This was originally posted May 17, 2014.

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Testimonials: Williams Brothers Engineers

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UPDATE: This was first posted February 13, 2014.

The testimonial is good, but the picture less so.
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Testimonial: Willys of Providence

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UPDATE: This was originally published November 03, 2013.

Here’s another testimonial, this time from Willys of Providence, Inc.

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Barrington Radio Service Testimony

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UPDATE :This was published October 03, 2013:

This photo is neat, but I wish the paper had been a little thicker so the words didn’t show through.

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Willys Sales Corporation MN Zone Letterhead on eBay

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Here’s an interesting item: 9 pages of letterhead from Willy’s Minneapolis Zone, priced at $9.93.

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“1958 Willys Jeep 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Letterhead from Willys Minneapolis Zone – Nine (9) Sheets one price. Measures 8.5″ x 11.0″, showing some yellowing and shelf wear.”

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1982 San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour Brochure

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This quad-fold 1982 San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour brochure shows two newer jeeps with rear seating like the FC-tour jeeps, along with one vintage chopped wagon.

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Testimonials: Davis Farm Contracting

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Originally Published Feb 12, 2014: Davis Farm Contracting tried everything, but a jeep proved the most satisfactory vehicle for their company.

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1967 Jeep-O-Rama Colorado Booklet on eBay

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Other than a few ads, it isn’t clear what’s inside this booklet or how many pages it is.

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“Vintage 7th Annual National Jeep O Rama 1967 Denver Colorado.”

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Testimonial: A Jeep on Cemetery Duty

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UPDATE: This was first published just over 10 years ago on October 17, 2013.

This testimonial comes from a cemetery in Springfield, Massachusetts, that espouses the lawn-friendliness of the jeep.

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Dating PTO Gearboxes

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Marcelo Boni assembled a series of images that separate rear PTO gearboxes into eight types. 1)  I didn’t know there were that many and 2) I never thought to do this. Unfortunately, this is currently on Facebook, so not everyone will likely see it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18657808157/permalink/10160989656268158/

He wrote, “After a post on the CJ2A forum a long time ago
“Dating a rear PTO gearbox”
I started gathering pictures of Rear PTO gearboxes. I was expecting to identify the box period correct for my 1952 CJ3A.
I found 8 different variations.
Early ones are 24/20 tooth configuration.
When does the tooth config have changed to 22/22?”

If anyone knows the answer to that questions, I’ll make sure he gets the info.

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1952 Texaco Lubrication Charts for Jeep and Truck

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These are scans I made of a reader’s Texaco lubrication charts years ago. The first one is for the CJ-2A and CJ-3A. The second one is for the 4WD Truck.

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1957 Ad and Merchandise Bulletin for Jeep Pens and Pencils

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UPDATE: I just purchased a set of these off of eBay. The box has a little tear, but the pen and pencil are in good shape.

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Originally posted January 26, 2021: 

Mike shared this September 6, 1957, announcement sent to all dealers about the new Eversharp ‘Jeep’ pens, pencils and sets, now available with the Forward Control ‘Jeep’ FC-170 illustration.

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CJ-5 Dealer Letter

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Toby purchased a 1966 CJ-5 from an original owner and found this letter inside the owners manual. Note the last paragraph (no coverage for squeak and rattles, lol).

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Sept 1960 Ad and Merch Bulletin

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I believe this is the first Advertising and Merchandise Bulletin that I have owned (or even seen). I bought several of these together on eBay. The particular one details the “600 series” of tri-fold brochures available during 1960 (which is one of those nagging issues I’ve always wondered about .. how many brochures were made). So, this answers that question. There were only 13 in that series.

When I get a chance, I’ll add links of images to this post.

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