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July 1956 Willys Service and Parts News

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This issue of the July 1956 four-page service and parts news introduces the Power-Lok differential upgrade, a dealer installation option. A news item on page three seems a little bit too enthusiastic about the clutch adjustments, as the article claims one in three adjustments leads to a clutch overhaul (and service profits).

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Military FC Wrecker and Jeep (plus other toys) eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: The seller has confirmed the wrecker does have “J E E P” stamped across the front.

Andy shared this FC Wrecker and jeep. It also includes other toys. I would have bought the two jeeps, but don’t want the rest of the toys.

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“Assortment of Auburn Rubber Military toys in great condition. The two large toys in the back are Auburn SaftyPlay Jeep and Wrecker.”

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1950s Utility Wagon Brochure From South Africa

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Here’s another interesting 4-page brochure (my guess would be circa 1958) made for the South African market that I picked up on eBay.

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June 1956 Willys Service and Jeep News

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This four page issue notes on page two that June 1956 was “Dent’s out of Fenders” month or, I did you not, “DOOF”!?! I don’t know what to do with that info.

Page three references what may be causing a few DJ-3A noises. One note refers to the “clutch driven disc hub”, which can cause a vibration issues between 33 and 45mph, but I’m not familiar with that part. There are a couple other solutions for particular noises listed.

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