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Datsun 620 with Jeep Mods

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Blaine told me there used to be some companies that convert Datsun 620 trucks to 4WD using jeep parts. He provided a few examples:

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And here’s another. This one is for sale:

http://www.shoppok.com/corvallis/a,45,63757,1975-Datsun-620-4×4-Conversion—-4200–Lebanon-.htm

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A comment on cargurus also mentions the use of jeep parts with Datsuns:

“There were machine shops who did the conversions that individual dealer had contracts with .Datsun were built by spencer low, southbay, quadco,northwest atv. They used early jeep components dana axles and the semi tough dana 300 tease. Early models used Jeep rear end also to keep 5 on 5 1/2 matching wheels but them the datsun rears were retained with a machined front hubs to run the standard datsun 6 lug wheel.. most conversion company’s added a tag under the vin tag on the back of the driver door sil ,quadco had stamped shift knobs I’ve owned 5 datsuns 73-79 converted to 4×4 a 76 courier sasquatch 4×4 conversion.”

 
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Windshield Defroster

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Another Windshield Defroster. Was on eBay.

“DESCRIPTION: RARE NOS VINTAGE WWII-2-MILITARY ARMY JEEP WILLYS DEFROSTER DE-ICER DEFOGGER WINDSHIELD. NEW OLD STOCK!!!! VERY RARE!!! N/R PLEASE SEE PICS..”

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The PTO Story

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This document appeared in a circa 1950 product merchandise booklet.

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1951 Photo of Kids Washing Jeep in Korea on eBay

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Ricepaddy Lou is the jeep’s name.

“1951 Press Photo Korean children help Buddy Jones to clean his jeep. This is an original press photo. Cpl. Buddy Jones of Cedar Rapids, Ia., enlists the help of eager Korean youngsters to get his jeep, “Ricepaddy Lou,” cleaned during a lull in battle. The children, who use empty ration cans to do the job, will be rewarded with some candy. Photo measures 9 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 5-1-1951.”

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CJ-5 Belt Buckle on eBay

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This is an interesting belt buckle.

“Beautiful vintage condition RARE vintage Jeep. Great vintage belt buckle.
Buckle is in good condition with some scratches and signs of use and wear. It could use a good polishing but I’ll leave that up to the buyer.”

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Willys CJ-3A “Crash Wagon” Overview

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This document appeared in a circa 1950 product merchandise booklet.

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1952 Photo of Fire Jeep at the Vatican on eBay

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Looks to be an MB/GPW.

“1952 Press Photo Firemen in Vatican city, in jeep with fire fighting equipment. This is an original press photo. A tiny unit of the Vatican City fire fighting brigade prepared for a training drill with a jeep fire truck. The brigade, consisting of 15 men and one officer, is equipped with two war surplus jeeps, a small chemical spray unit, a few hand operated fire extinguishers and some stepladders. IN more serious cases the Rome fire brigade is called. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 11-14-1952.

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More Pics From Charles

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Some more random pics from Charles:

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Slide of 1950s Shriner Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on Ebay.

That could not have been a comfortable ride in the back of the jeep!

“Original Kodak Kodachrome Color Photo Red Border 35mm Slide – 1955-59
Snapshot of a Shriners Parade in downtown Tacoma, Washington, Broadway. A Jeep for the Al Kader Shriners, Portland, OR, drives in front of Duane’s Florsheim Shoes, Hanson’s Jewelers, Fabrics by Roy, and a loan office.
Vintage condition. Slides may have dust.”

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4-Wheel Drive ‘Jeep’ Sign **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

“20 * 18in double sided flange sign. This sign does have some very minor wear around the edges, see images of front and back. Great for sign collectors, bar, garage, man-cave, restaurant, shop, or any collection. Thanks for looking!”

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1940s Rockwell Kent Jeep Generator Illustration $2500

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Here’s an interesting, early illustration by Rockwell Kent. It’s on a fine art website, which in part explains the price. If the link below does not work, go here https://www.1stdibs.com and enter “jeep” into the search field.

“This original drawing was created for an advertisement by General Electric for its portable power generators, here shown powering a saw wielded by two lumberjacks. Attributed to Rockwell Kent, who did many illustrations for GE and other companies to support his family and travels, it captures the kind of isolated, tree-covered scene that Kent so cherished. Beautifully rendered, it is an excellent example of the kind of graphic work recently celebrated in an exhibit at the New York State Museum in Albany. Note, too, the Jeep, which had been introduced during World War II and had come to represent tough, dependable transportation.”

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/wall-decorations/drawings/original-drawing-general-electric-jeep-possibly-r-kent/id-f_470780/

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Wagon From Godfather II

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UPDATE: Mike has convinced me that the “convertible top” may actually be snow. You can see some snow on the truck behind the wagon, too.

Bob Christy’s been sick the past few days, but that didn’t stop him hunting for jeeps in the Godfather movies. Here’s he’s found an unusual wagon in the Godfather II that appears to have a soft and a spare on the passenger side. The single pane windshield suggests 1960-1963. Anyone ever seen this one or have thoughts on it?

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K & K Minute Snow Blade Brochure

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I like the way the hydraulic line from the snow plow was fed through the open window. K & K claimed the blade could be installed in two minutes or less. I’m thinking it should have been called the “Two Minute Snow Blade”.

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Early Newgren Info

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This early Newgren explanation and product list appeared in a late 1940s sales book. The book also included a couple extra pages not specifically about Newgren that I’ve tacked on below. (The jeep could shell corn? I don’t think I’ve seen that attachment?)

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Jeepney Promotional Item on **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $70.

Roger spotted this Jeepney toy on eBay.

“For sale is a A Very Rare Promotional Items Supplies Inc. PRO Mite Philippine Jeepney. Model I-80. It was made in the Philippines and is made of tin. It measures 8 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide and stands 3 1/2 inches tall.”

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Sears Ad for New “Jeep Engines”

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This ad appeared in the September 5, 1946, issue of the Toledo Blade. The civilian jeep was barely a year old, yet Sears was already offering replacement engines and other parts. That’s because part of Willys-Overland’s strategy, as early as 1944, was to push the engine apart from the jeep. The company highlighted this during their 1944 annual report (a page of which is featured below this ad).

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Page from the 1944 Willys Overland Annual Report:

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1954 Snow Plow Article From Kaiser Willys News

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If you look at the photo of the first jeep, it reads “JEEP” on the windshield, suggesting this might have been a CJ-2 or earlier vehicle.

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More Pics From Charles

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Some more pics courtesy of our friend from Belgium, Charles.

Russians and jeeps:
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Wagon, Truck, Jeep, Aero(?) Cuff Links on eBay

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Having four different vehicles on cuff links is pretty cool!

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Post Trip Items: German Documentary w/ Alaska Or Rust Folks

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<– Post Trip Items: Alaska Or Rust Article inDispatcher Magazine –> | Post Trip Items: Alaska Or Rust!! 2107 …. The Book –>

UPDATE: Here’s the updated link: https://www.rbb-online.de/fernsehen/programm/18_02_2024/1929740.html

Karl Teuschl, a documentary filmmaker from Germany, included a couple of our Alaska Or Rust folks in his newest film that was released yesterday in parts of Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). It’s a beautiful documentary that covers the Alaska Highway and gives viewers a good sense of the road conditions, the scenery and the feel of driving the highway.

Two of the Alaska Or Rust jeeps appear at the 18:30 mark. The interview with Marty Tilford, Don Brown, Rob and Diane Stafford starts at the 19:38 mark. It ends at 20:30. Most of it is in German. Unfortunately, Ann and I headed south just before the point where we would have met up with Karl, so after six months of emails he and I didn’t get a chance to meet.

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L to R: Diana Stafford, Rob Stafford, Don Brown, Marty Tilford

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A good shot of the remoteness of the highway.

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Nice inclusion of the eWillys sticker :-)

<– Post Trip Items: Alaska Or Rust Article in Dispatcher Magazine –> | Post Trip Items: Alaska Or Rust!! 2107 …. The Book –>

 
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Registration for the Bantam Festival Opens Jan 10th

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The Bantam Festival will be opening its registration on January 10th. New events this year include a Jeep pull (pulling weighted sled), Jeep decorating, an Invasion after party, some games of Jeepardy, and more.

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27th Arizona Military Vehicle Show Jan 27-28

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Tired of the cold? Maybe you should head for Arizona and the 27th Arizona Military Vehicle show January 27th – 28th in Tempe. Our own Joe-in-Mesa will be there with his GPW. The event is sponsored by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club (AMVCC).

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1950 FC-150? Bandai Toy on eBay

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This is a cool FC toy. This one is at $25 and has a few hours to go. Another one on eBay is listed at $184.

“Jeep FC 150 Pickup, friction drive works”

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1942 Croft Cartoons Jeep Book on eBay

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Only a few hours left on this. The current price is $19.99.

“JEEP Croft Cartoons by Croft Men (1942). 37 Page Booklet of JEEP Based Cartoon / Comic WWII Action!”

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The Story of the Auburn Jeep-A-Trench

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This was published around 1950. It’s less story and more marketing, but still interesting. The argument that the trencher doesn’t affect the roadability of the jeep might be a stretch ….

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