I won these two brochures on eBay. I’ll share them once I receive them.
Couple Brochures from eBay
April 22, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1944 Video of Troops Loading Jeeps on LST
Steve shared this video of troops loading jeeps and other vehicles onto an LST.
1953 Fields and Streams Ad For the CJ-3B
April 21, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This ad appeared in the Heppner Gazette Times (Oregon) on April 23, 1953.
Jerry the Jeep by Edith Thacher Hurd on eBay
UPDATE: This is a first edition of Jerry the Jeep, but it isn’t in very good condition (and very high priced).
“RARE VINTAGE old Children’s book JERRY THE JEEP post WWII FIRST EDITION EDITH THACHER HURD
“Jerry the Jeep lived in a big Army camp. He was a new jeep and a strong little jeep but he was always doing things that he shouldn’t. He went down hills when he was supposed to go up them. He blew his horn “peep-peep” when nobody wanted it and he was always dropping nuts and bolts like a ………”
book measures about 9 1/4″ by 10 1/2″”
Stanely W. Smale’s Magnetic Sweeper
April 20, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: I love it when I can combine old photos with documentation. In this case, I discovered that Stanley W. Smale had filed a patent for his metal sweeper. Stanley filed his Magnetic Sweeper patent on January 10, 1950.
From his patent: “An object of this invention is to provide an apparatus of such size and mobility that it can be used to remove ferrous articles from roads, parking lots or any surface over which vehicles may travel, in an effective, speedy and economical manner.
Another object of this invention is to provide a mobile magnetic field of sufficient force to not only pick up loose items, but pieces embedded below the surface which might normally be forced upwardly through the surface by frost or other disturbing influences.”
One Post, The Jeep Goes International, is from 2015 and included this excerpt:
Original Post from June 2014: “Press Photo Stanley Smale & magnet equipped Jeep for sweeping metal”
A Couple Extended Jeeps
April 20, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Extended, Hardtop, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Roger Martin spotted both of these jeeps on Facebook.
The first one was describe by Jim Burrill as a British Jeep during Operation Veritable.
The second jeep was posted by Norberto Boddy and was extended in the middle (CJ-2L-like). I tried to hunt down “Crescent Poultry Products”, but didn’t have any luck. The phone number seems strange, as it include an “L” in it; anyone recognize that phone number construction?
1956? Jeep Perkins Diesel Brochure
April 20, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: Diesel. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This just sold on eBay for $31.00. It was listed as a 1955 brochure, but given it includes the CJ-6, it seems more likely it was 1956 or later.
Hard Plastic Jeep Silhouette on eBay
It’s not very large, but not expensive either.
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“Army Jeep flat in Hard Plastic. 1-3/8″ or 35mm Long. Comic Book Premium. ”
Willys Pull Truck Nekoosa, WI No Price
Something different.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/nekoosa-two-wheel-drive-pull-truck-for/6862495802.html
“I have a very nice complete two wheel drive pulling truck for sale.
If you ever wanted to get into truck pulling this is your opportunity. I am selling at very reasonable price. I can finance terms or become partner if you are able to provide nice shop to work on it and have mechanical abilities I can help with the truck give you my knowledge of it. And if you want I can help finance a plan to purchase.
This truck is custom made was in top 4 out of 12 to 14 trucks.
Its complete with engine to wheels and all weights for all three weight classes. 5800lbs 6000lbs 6200lbs.
The truck needs to be gone through and have engine upgraded and worked on to perform.
To build a truck would cost you twice what I am asking for.
Serious inquiries only. To many things to list on here will discuss with you over phone.
Trailer not included but can transport.”
820 Jeep Service Fort Worth, Texas is Selling Off Inventory
April 19, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: Gayland relayed that Bob says he is willing to ship some items, but it does take him some time to get to the shipper. He does have some MB items also.
Originally published April 17: Gayland sent me the following. Note that Bob does not want to ship. He’s an old school guy (who even sold Desert Dogs at one point) who would rather deal in person.
Bob Brant of 820 Jeep is trying to sell off a bunch of his stock. The state is going to expand the freeway and intersection that his place is located upon and he wants to sell his land and shop and move elsewhere.
He has ALL kinds of parts laying around, I saw a grille guard I think belongs to a M715. I haven’t seen any MB parts, but that is no indication he doesn’t have any. CJ2a’s, 3a’s. 5’s, bodies, frames and parts sitting around around (he is not super organized) He has a Deuce-and a-Half with trailer for sale, I am not sure of the M number. I found a M416 axle in his parts pile and a CJ5 windshield frame.
So, if anyone in the Fort Worth Dallas area is looking for parts, I would say call him or text him and find out. He prefers dealing locally because it is a pain for him to get things shipped. Call or text him at (817) 235 7270.
As a disclaimer, I have no interest in the business other than to help a fellow Seabee and Jeeper (who is also my mechanic.)
Unknown “Sedan” Jeep
April 19, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Sedan-jeep This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Norberto Boddy posted this to Facebook. I don’t have any info about it.
1963 Wagoneer Brochure on eBay
April 19, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I don’t collect Wagoneer brochures, but if I did, this looks like a nice one.
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“1 – Pre-Owned, Vintage Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer Brochure Fold-out Poster
Pictures are of the only one of this item I have to sell at this time.
Unfolded the vintage paper item measures approx. 22.25″ x 11″
Examine all pictures.
NO tack holes or tears.
FREE Shipping to lower 48 States.
Thank you for looking, please view my many other items.”
1963 Wagoneer Delivery Van Postcard on eBay
I’m surprised to see a Jeep Delivery Van landing on a postcard promotion. Interestingly, the card does not identify the vehicle as a Gladiator or a Wagoneer.
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“POSTCARD TYPE: Chrome divided back standard size measuring about 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent; postally unused
DATE: 1963 Model year I believe”
The 1954 Power Tower Patent
This April 12, 1954, Power Tower patent filing by Wallace Johnson and Robert Fisher was said to be designed for other vehicles besides the jeep, but given it’s length, it’s hard to imagine it would work on anything that wasn’t flat like the top of the jeep.
Here’s a description: The present invention relates to a power tower for use by workmen employed as painters, electrical fixture repairrnen, aircraft maintenance men, window washers, and a multitude of similar occupations wherein it is necessary toperform a task at some distance above the ground and thus ordinarily require the use of ladders or scaffolding of some type. More particularly, the invention relates to a workmans platform supported by a collapsible tower structure which in turn is mounted on a wheeled vehicle.
January 1943 Cover of Collier’s Magazine
April 18, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Magazine, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Most of you have probably seen this, but for documentation purposes, this high-flying kid in a toy jeep made the cover the January 30, 1943, issue of Collier’s Magazine. There are a couple pretty cheap issues on eBay.
Women’s? CJ-5 Bracelet on eBay
April 18, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Maybe your significant other would like this? I think mine deals with enough jeep stuff.
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“Great present for a wife, girlfriend or daughter. Jeep CJ Wrangler bracelet is in very nice condition has shows minimal wear.”
Coffee 3B in Cartagena, Colombia
April 17, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, International • TAGS: Coffee. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This was shared yesterday on Facebook by a woman visiting Cartagena, Colombia. Now I want some coffee.
Jeep Showcase @ Camp Plymouth/MVCC Event April 16-21, 2019
UPDATE: Tomorrow is Camp Plymouth. They’ve got over 260 sites booked, so it should be good for parts.
This year’s Camp Plymouth-Military Vehicle Collectors of California event April 16-21 will include a Friday jeep showcase that will include pre-1987 military and civilian vehicles.
Learn more here: http://mvccnews.net/plymouth_spring.html
Circa 1951 Framed Wagon Ad Mt. Joy, PA $10
April 16, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Given it’s framed, it seems like a good price for someone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2302910539997101/
“vintage car ad, Willys Statin Wagon,”
1945 Baby Jeep and Military Police Photo
April 15, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: Fred provided information indicating the photo was taken around 1945 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Roger Martin shared this photo from Facebook.
Jeep w/ Perkins Diesel Brochure
April 15, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here’s a better look at the Introduction to new ‘Jeep’ Universals with Perkins Diesel Power brochure.
1962 Military Vehicles Brochure
April 14, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: Here’s the scanned version of this January 1961 military vehicles brochure, It highlights the M-38A1 and M-170.
Transmission Raffles @ Willys Reunion
April 14, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Bob Christy let me know that the 2019 Spring Willys Jeep Reunion will be holding TWO raffles: One raffle for a transmission rebuild and one raffle for a rebuilt T-90. Learn more here: http://www.willysreunion.com/Raffle.htm
“You can buy a ticket to bring your transmission to the show (friday) and tear it down alongside Joe Deyoung, then rebuild it Saturday with parts supplied by Novak. A local transmission shop is going to hot tank it for us friday afternoon. We even have a selection of gears on hand in case new ones are needed.
Alternatively, you can buy a ticket to win the T90 joe is building. Winner need not be present for that, we can ship on the winner’s dime.”
1944 Photo of a Press Jeep in Paris
April 14, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo was published in the October 21, 1944, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
1956? Four Reasons Brochure
April 13, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This brochure came from eBay. I’m guessing it was published sometime in 1956, given it describes both the DJ-3A and the CJ-6 as new models. The brochure folds out horizontally.
