It’s a “honey” of a combination, a Ford hammermill and a jeep.
Features Research Archives
Newgren Post at Farm Jeep
Barry added some useful information to the Newgren story. Check it out at Farm Jeep:
http://farmjeep.blogspot.com/2018/07/more-newgren-history-thanks-to-ewillys.html
2018 Willys America Open House
This past weekend was the 2018 Willys America Open House. Thanks to Paul Barry for hosting and for Scramboleer Dan for posting photos and reports at the Old Willys Forum. You can see all the photos here (you must be logged in to see most of the photos). I’ve posted a few pics below.
Jeep at the 2018 Bad Sachsa Schützenfest
A distant relative of mine was vacationing in Bad Sachsa, Germany, when he spotted this jeep. They city has an annual Schützenfest that includes a parade.
It looks like the same jeep was in the 2017 parade.
Vintage Jeep Gather Sept 7-9, Windham, VT
The Vintage Jeep Gathering at Petes Camp is a very casual event. Camping , on site trails, and daily tours of the local trails and back dirt roads. Come join us for a weekend of old Jeeps, great people, camp fires, and more. Check our website for event information, and updates.
1944 Photo with Two Lt. Generals on ebay
Neat photo.
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“1944 Press Photo Lt. Gen. Walter Kredger Gets In Jeep With Lt. Gen. Eichelberger. This is an original press photo. Lt. Gen. Walter Kredger, commander of the 8th Army, gets in his jeep while Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, who commanded the American forces furing the Papuan campaign, scrambles for a back seat. The two officers were making a tour of an advanced base in the Southwest Pacific after Lt. Gen. Kredger made the presentation of the “Streamer” award to the headquarters I Corps of the 6th Army, which was cited for its outstanding performance in repulsing the enemy on Papua, July 23rd, 1942, to January 23rd, 1943. Photo measures 7.25 x 9 inches. Photo is dated 5-3-1944.”
Newgren Plow Brochures
Barry asked about Newgren pull plows, so there are some examples that I have (I hope this is what you were seeking).
Newgren 16″ Single Bottom Plow
Funky Jeep Photo
This photo appeared in what I think was a 1979 issue of Jeep News (I couldn’t find an exact date). It’s a funky setup!
1969 Kelly Tire Carrier Brochure on **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
(02/09/2018) This brochure includes a dealer confidential price list. Note the flip down style of tire carrier.
“original Non Color Sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 Sheets , 3 File Holes At Left Edge , Kelly Rear Tire Carriers”
My ‘New” Oglesby Jeep
Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for spotting, then buying/mailing me this great find out of an antique shop. He snagged it for $35. I’m happy with that price. It needs one of the windshield support arms fixed and some repainting, but otherwise it is in good shape.
After doing some research on eBay, I’ve discovered this one is a little different than the ones listed there or on the CJ-3B page. Those all seem to have a central hole in the back that’s used for pulling a trailer (see examples at the bottom of the post). Instead of a hole, this one has two slots (I found one other with two slots).
Husky Hubs 19 Spline Longview, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(04/07/2018) “NOS Locking Hubs Husky Warn 9072 Chevy Dodge Ford Jeep International 19 Spline”
1946 Testimontial from John S. Yaryan
1951 Photo of New Year Wishes From Scots on eBay
Nice New Years message from some Scots to the Yanks.
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“1951 Press Photo Scottish soldiers in Korea chalked New Year greetings on a jeep. This is an original press photo. New Year greetings were extended to GI’s by these Scottish soldiers in Korea. They chalked the greetings on the upraised hood of a jeep while waiting for canned food to warm on the engine of the vehicle. The tam wearers are Pvt. Thomas Dunn and Pvt. George Cameron. KW – Troops – UN Photo measures 8 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 01-04-1951.”
No Updates Sunday
No Updates planned for Sunday. Here are two neat Ford GPA videos shared by Mario on Facebook.
2018 Willys America Open House and BBQ
Willys America’s open house is this coming weekend (Saturday July 14th 10am to 4pm). Dan Bowermaster will be leading the caravan from San Francisco to the event in Cazadero. I *thought* I’d be attending it this year with Ann and my daughter Kasia (who is completing an internship in Walnut Creek this summer), but complications forced me to put it off again this year.
The Event: http://willysamerica.com/events/index.html
Caravan Information: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?13902-2018-caravan-to-Willys-America-Open-House-Saturday-July-14-2018
CJ-6 Replacement Side Panels
Blake is looking for some replacement side panels for a CJ-6 project he has, but can’t located any replacement panels for the 20″ spacer installed into the body. Anyone know of either a template or someone that makes them?
FC Cuff Links White House, OH **SOLD**
UPDATE: These sold on eBay for $35.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/KAISER-WILLYS-TRUCK-CUFFLINKS-1950s-1960s/192589233444
“Promotional cuff links and tie bar
Late 50’s – early 60’s”
Photo of Army Pictorial Services with Willys Slat MB on eBay
Neat photo that includes a Willys MB slat grille.
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“WWII Army Pictorial Service Soldiers Jeep Photographer Theater Press Real Photo
MEASURES: 3.5 inches by 5 in.
CONDITION: shows some wear (some staining)”
H & Z All-Purpose Willys-approved Mixer Brochure
This mixer was featured in the 1949 Willys Overland Equipment Book. It was manufactured by Hertzler and Zook, a company established in 1899 out of Belleville, Pennsylvania, that manufactured an array of machinery and farm implements. There are still a few catalogs left out there, such as this 1926-27 catalog for sale at Abe Books.
Read more about the company here: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=439&tab=0
1951 Truck Article in The Norman Transcript
This story is out of Oklahoma and features Neal Morris’ restored truck.
Read all about it here: http://www.normantranscript.com/opinion/columns/willys-workhorse-truck-becomes-show-horse/article_b44da909-1905-513b-8928-2c25e06419ad.html
U.S. Army Transportation Museum at JB Langley-Eustis
Gayland recently visited the U.S. Army’s Transportation Museum at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and shared these photos. Ann and I drove right past there, but didn’t have time to stop. I will have to visit there the next time I’m visiting my cousin in Virginia.
Kids Crawler Stephens City, VA **SOLD**
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6500.
John shared this interesting Kid’s crawler.
“1/2 scale Omix-ADA mini MB Jeep body kit.
1988 Honda TRX350D engine, gear box, wire harness, oil cooler, fan, fuel pump, and computer.
Holley fuel pressure regulator.
2.5 gallon jerrycan fuel tank.
Suzuki Samurai front and rear axles. Rear axle is spool locked.
Samurai transfer case. (2H, 4H, 4LO)
Front and rear disc brakes.
Wilwood master cylinder.
Monroe air shocks.
Double triangulated four links in front and rear. (Tractor top links for heim joints).
Full hydraulic steering. (Seastar helm pump and balanced hydraulic cylinder).
30″ UTV tires on 15” Jeep wheels.
LED lighting
Rustoleum Professonal “safety red” paint.”
2018 Southwest Ohio FC Gathering July 27-29
Just ONE month until the “Ohio Gathering” at Roger Martin’s Place near Waynesville, Ohio. It is scheduled for July 27, 28, 29 with the main day on Saturday.
Call him anytime at 937-477-5270 or email: rogerjm55@gmail.com
His address is: Roger Martin
1905 Roxanna New Burlington Road
Waynesville, Oh 4506
There is plenty of room for trucks, trailers, and RV’s (no RV hook-ups). There is an RV Campground and one-room cabins about a mile away.
These are the nearest places to stay:
-Frontier Campground. Waynesville, OH 45068 937-488-1127
-Creekwood Motel of Waynesville 513-897-1000
-Ramada Inn Xenia 937-372-9921
Bring your FC’s and FJ Step Vans, whether they’re cleaned or still have on their “work clothes” right out of the field. Let’s see what you have…running or not. Bring your extra parts for sale or trade. It would be nice to see photos of your project, in progress or completed.
Also,: This year you’ll be able to see Roger’s “new” 1960 FC-170 with an Ottawa Backhoe.
Orchard Sprayers By Field Force Manufacturing
These documents were in a late 1940s Willys Overland binder.
There seems to be a very slight difference between the two sprayer packages offered by Field Force Manufacturing. One package used a pump with stainless steel non-magnetic plungers that gave the pump higher capacity and more pressure capability. It weighed slightly more, too.
Warn Hub Thread
Maury has assembled a useful Warn Hub thread. I’ve been meaning to write a Warn article, but have yet to get to it. The warn hubs can be confusing, as the Warn Locking Hub, Lock-O-matic Hub, and Automatic hub all look similar.