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WWII Letterhead “Keep ’em Running”

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

Cool letterhead.

“This is an Original Color Patriotic Letterhead dated 1942 Featuring a U S Army Jeep chasing Hitler, Mussolini and Tito Right off the map. Great item printed by “Copyright 1942 By Porto Server Chicago”. The 7” X 10 1/2” letter sheet is in excellent condition. This is one of a collection of WWII Patriotic Stationary items we have on auction at this time.”

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Monroe Hydraulic Lift Brochure

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This Monroe Lift Brochure arrived while I was on vacation. It’s a great little brochure. The FarmJeep page has information on the Monroe lift, including this Monroe lift parts list.

Also, if you’ve never visited Clint Dixon’s Dodge Power Wagon Monroe Lift page, it’s worth a look. There he has some detailed drawing of the Monroe Lifts. He also has a great photo page that shows a Dodge Power Wagon and the Monroe Lift using different implements.

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Plaistow Pictorial Poster **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is framed and under glass.

“The poster is a “Plaistow Pictorial – Fact Sheet Number 17” and appears to be in very good condition. It is encased beneath glass and is mounted in a wood frame. The frame has a few minor blemishes. The poster shows images of various Jeeps from 1940 through 1986. It also depicts the “Anatomy of the War time Jeep” and has a narrative of the history of the Jeep. The frame measures 37.5 inches wide by 27.75 inches tall.”

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FJ, DJ, CJ-3B, and FC Owners Manuals on eBay

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Here are a series of owners manuals with starting prices are only $5.

1. 1961 FJ-3A Fleetvan

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3. 1958 Jeep Willys dispatcher DJ3A

4. 1959 Jeep Willys dispatcher DJ3A

5. Jeep Willys CJ3B owner’s manual

6. Jeep Willys FC150 owner’s manual

7. Vintage Original Willys 4 Wheel Drive “How To Use” Manual 1960’s? Jeep

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1944 Willys Overland Annual Report

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Here are a couple pages from the 1944 Willys Overland Annual Report. I thought their inclusion of the Willys engine as an independent product was very interesting. As you can see they really thought there was a big market for it.

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It’s just amazing how large the plant was and how little is left.

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Kaiser Jeep Government Sales Booklet **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

If not for our recent trip, I’d be going after this one. There could be some unique items in here. Note the shipping cost.

“For auction is a kaiser jeep, willys jeep 3 ring binder sales manual in good used condition. There are a few loose pages which can be repaired with the white adhesive donuts but no torn pages exist. This manual is packed full of information for the DJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, 2WD station, 4WD utility wagon, panel delivery, 2WD 4WD pick-up truck and FC series trucks. Also included is regular production options, tire application chart showing tread design and sizes and plies. Also metal tops, convertible tops, garwood lift beds, koenig tool boxes and running boards and bumpers, king winches, ramsey winches and PTOs, BROS snow throwers, covington cutters, howe fire trucks. Take note the binder has torn loose from the outside cover (see pic 3). email questions and thanks.”

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1944 War Bond with Willys MA

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Maury shared this war bond with an image of a Willys MA. He wrote, “These inserts were apparently sent out with US Treasury checks to encourage the recipients to invest the money in war bonds.   Scans of the front and back of the original envelope and insert are attached.”

Front:

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Back:1944-treasury-bond-willys-1Original Image (now on Wikipedia):

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Wikipedia Caption: A U.S. Army Willys MA jeep at the Desert Training Center, Indio, California (USA), in June 1942.

 
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Willys Motors Sales Book Pages on eBay

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Here’s a rare set of sales book pages (8 pages) that show different kinds of loaders. Looks interesting.

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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.”

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Whitco Soft Top Directions on eBay

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Here are some directions for using a Whitco Top.  I didn’t know that’s the way they folded down.

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2 Pages from the 1944 Willys Overland Annual Report

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I’ll provide some more information on the 1944 Willys Overland Annual Report that I’ve scanned, but I don’t have time tonight. Instead, here’s some fun reading from the report. I’ve combined two of the pages into one image. This comes from an anonymous donor kind enough to share this (and other) documents so I can scan and share them with you.

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Fire Jeep Tanker Instructions and Specs

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Mark found this jewel of a PDF at Roscommonequipment.com. We’ve seen a few of these fire jeeps for sale over the years. This document provides some insights into how the pumps work and the type of modifications that were added. The document contains instructions, specifications and detailed drawings.

You can see the whole PDF here: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/Project%204_Jeep%20Tanker%20Handbook.pdf

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Here’s an example of one jeep that was for sale last year. I thought there was another one, but I can’t find it at the moment.

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1944 “Back the Attack” Envelope by Goff **SOLD**

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UPDATE: I just picked this one up for $12.95 on eBay tonight. This is part of a series of “Back The Attack” Envelopes with different images.  I’m still trying to determine what Goff’s full name was.

During WWII there were 8 different Public War Loan Drives. For the third War Loan Drive, or War Bond Drive, the Treasury department selected the theme “Back the Attack — Buy War Bonds.” The goal of the bond drive was to raise fifteen billion dollars.

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This sold on eBay in January 2014 for $50.

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1946 Guide Map to Tokyo

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Doug found this February 1946 Map of Tokyo at a military show last weekend. He thought the map looked interesting, but the illustrated jeep on the cover really sold it.

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Sales Aides from the Product Merchandising Manual

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A seller on eBay broke up a Product Merchandising Manual and sold it in pieces. I bought this section (Sales Aides), and several others. Unfortunately, I don’t have the resources to buy all of them (and some of them are overpriced in my opinion).

These three pages demonstrate items used by the sales team to sell Willys Vehicles. One of these aides I’ve never run across is the “Civil Defense Brochure” shown on Page 2 under Selective Marketing Booklets.

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Market Research from the Product Merchandising Manual

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This Market Research section of the Product Merchandising Manual is very interesting, particularly since it covers Washington State (where I live). Because some of the information is broken down by county, and because varies quite a bit, especially east and west of the Cascade Mountains, it’s likely possible to draw some national conclusions about vehicle ownership percentages, etc.

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Container of 1940s Letters on eBay

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No jeeps here, but lots of interesting history.

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“Interesting Lot of WWII era LETTERS –

some might be considered somewhat rare and/or unusual.

Lot of WWII letters that had belonged to my father-in-law, who served in the Army Air Force from 1943-1946.
He was trained as a photographer, trained at several bases and also stationed at the Stars and Stripes office in Erlangen, Germany.

I believe I counted over 240 letters in this lot.
There could be more than one letter in one envelope I noticed…
The bulk of the letters are from my father-in-law to his girlfriend, who later became his wife. Some are from her to him, a few are to and from their parents, one or two from her siblings to Ed when he was stationed away.

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Original DJ-3A Parts List Book on eBay

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Priced at $80, you can make a lower offer. View all the information on ebay
OR
Bid on this version starting at $18.95: View all the information on ebay

 

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VS-57 McCulloch Supercharger Toledo, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900

Brian forwarded an ad for a Supercharger. It is $900. I don’t if it is a VS-57 or not though.

“Orginal super charger for willys 226 hurricane. Complete with brackets,belt tensioner,supercharger,carburator housing and carb. This unit is off 1957 willys pickup. I have a lot of other willys parts engine,drive train,axles ect.”

 

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UPDATE: Still Available

“Nice copy of Mechanics manual for a VS-57 supercharger as fitted to Studebakers, Fords and Willys. 26 pages of text and diagrams. Great for restorations.”

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4278182615.html

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Sarafan Jeep Parts Catalog on eBay

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Here’s an unusual parts catalog.

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1953 “C” Sized Blueprint on eBy

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UPDATE: This is back on eBay

“Belonging to my grandfather who was a draftsman and worked for Willys. Packed away for many years. These are “C” sized mylar pencil blueprints. This is original and from 1953 for a copper screen and guard for windows on a Willys. Will be shipped rolled.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I DO NOT ship outside the USA (Canada is NOT the USA).”

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1950s M-38A1 w/ Forklift Blueprint on eBay

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UPDATE: Still Available

Here are plans for attaching a forklift to a M-38A1.

“Belonging to my grandfather who was a draftsman and worked for Willys. Packed away for many years. This is a “C” sized linen blueprint in pencil. This is original and from the 1950’s. Will be shipped rolled.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I DO NOT ship outside the USA (Canada is NOT the USA).”

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1945/1946 Willys CJ-2A Booklet

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I got a chance to scan “The Universal Jeep”, a thirty-two page booklet published by Willys Overland. It was published by Willys-Overland to educate consumers (and dealers?) about the differences between the ‘war’ jeep and the CJ-2A. One of the sections provides some interesting details about the testing done with the CJ-2s. I’ve included that section below.

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Willys Motors Sales Book “Jeep Station Wagon”

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This is part of a fascinating, product merchandising book that’s being sold in chunks (unfortunately). I’ve bought part of it and another reader has bought a different section. This particular section has 17 pages that covers the Station Wagon.

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Willys Motors Sales Book “CJ-3B”

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Here’s 24 pages of the Product Merchandising book that covers the CJ-3B.

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