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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Nice shot.
” This is an original press photo. An American jeep rides through a section of the Burma road in China that is cut right into the rocky mountainside. This is at the road’s lowest elevation in China, 2,960 feet.Photo measures 7 x 9inches. Photo is dated 10-16-1944.”
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This looks like a unique piece.
“Here I have an Extremely rare Willys Jeep Military proposal for a 4-Year program from 1956.
This is a Plastic Comb Binding Book which was apparently used in presentation for the proposed 4-Year Military Development Program for the ¼ Ton 4×4 Willys Vehicles.
Book is dated 10 October 1956.
Books specifies the M38-A1 and presents analyses of weight reduction and cost savings.”
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Jim’s M-38 looks ready for a Christmas parade.
A jeep on each page of this card.
“An adorable vintage Christmas greeting card featuring:
Santa Claus driving a green Jeep filled with gifts.
The card measures approx. 4″ x 4 1/2″.
Signed inside, slight edge wear.”
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Mark Smith’s son Tom just completed this great documentary about a 1941 Slat Grille. George Baxter narrates the video. The jeep is for sale.
Go inside Army Jeep Parts, Inc. and uncover a nearly perfect restoration of one of the oldest Willys Jeeps in existence. Delivered Christmas Eve of 1941 (not long after the attack on Pearl Harbor) this World War II Slat Grille marks the start of production of the American legend we all know and love.
THIS JEEP IS FOR SALE. Own a piece of American history by contacting: sales@armyjeepparts.com.
For more on George Baxter and Army Jeep Parts, Inc., visit: http://ArmyJeepParts.net.
Mark shared a photo of his CJ-3B spruced up for Christmas. Candy canes on the rims and red and green on the winch (that is one nicely rolled winch, too).
The birthday crew here at eWillys received a special request regarding Jesse Ybarra’s birthday today. Somebody asked if we celebrate birthdays. Our answer is sure, why not? So, happy birthday Jesse. And, we look forward to visiting 2016’s FC Roundup.
You can send him birthday wishes via the FC forum or on Facebook.
Jesse and Andrea celebrating their anniversary in 2013
Buz spotted this wagon with some Christmas spirit in Blowing Rock, NC last week.
Glenn just bought this CJ-3B Fire Jeep. His 2A Fire Jeep has been sold. Derek published Fred Scott’s great write-up of it on the CJ-3B Page.
This article from the December 1955 Jeep News shares the growth of Bosemer Plumbing and its use of two different Jeep-A-Trenches. Note the serial number of the very early trencher: 11C-915. I never would have guess that was one of the first ones ever built!
Dan tells me this was taken at the Santa Monica Pier. Dated 1953.
“Cute Boy on Car Merry Go Round Sign Photo”
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Robin bought this detailed article on how to build a toy jeep for kids. Many thanks to him for scanning and sharing it. Check out the other items he has scanned and shared here.
Go here for all the pages published in Women’s Day Magazine: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/albums/72157659881261054
Below are a couple of the pages:
Maury shared this link from the “Ate Up With Motor” website. It is The Strange Tale of the Buick Special, Buick-Rover V8, and 3800 V6, an in-depth story of the Buick V-6.
http://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/buick-special-skylark-rover-v8-3800-v6-history/
Here’s an interesting book. I haven’t seen one in this format.
“Original great condition. Willy’s Jeep Toledo, Ohio 1957. Paperback. Shows slight age.”
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An autoevolution article shares the story of this slat-grille MB. It continues to be used.
Cool postcard. Nice shot of the Auburn Machine Works in the background.
“VINTAGE POSTCARD ADVERTISING JEEP-A-TRENCH TRUCK/CAR AUBURN NEBRASKA NICE!!!”
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Looks like a great place to camp!
“Vintage Postcard Desert Camping barbacue jeep”
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Unsure who is doing the driving.
“1945 Press Photo Jeep Hauling Boxes at Industrial Plant – This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 05-05-1945.”
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In a seasonally perfect topic, Tim forwarded this link that included a video that has some vintage video of jeeps moving snow with Meyer plows. The video notes that Meyer has been selling plows since World War II. I happened upon a second Meyer video on youtube, featuring 1960s innovations. Finally, below the videos are four pages from a 1947 special equipment book showing early Meyer ads.
http://www.smithbrothersservices.com/meyer-drive-pro-plow-jeep-wrangler-install-picture-page.html
Video from the page above:
A video of Meyer products from the 1960s featuring a wagon and an FC using a plow:
1947 Special Equipment ads for Meyer products:
Several readers shared links to different Pygmy Articles published over the past couple of days. I guess it was a popular subject!
1. Autoweek
2. Detroit Free Press
3. Hemmings
Mark Smith and Dan Laity teamed up on a story about Dan’s rebuilt FC-150. Check it out at jeep truck.com.
http://jeeptruck.com/articles/DanLaityFC150/index.html
Dan shared scans of a Traveller brochure he spotted on eBay.
Carl Baklaar was a veteran signalman for Pere Marquette Railroad. He used a CJ-2A as his maintenance vehicle. Looks like a Kemco cab?
The Detroit Free Press published an article about the Pygmy. It includes some pics and videos.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a cool FC item.
“Kaiser jeep willys jeep forward control. This is a very rare whirl away ashtray jeep dealer promotion item. Purchased from estate of a man who owned a jeep dealership for many years. It is a chrome ashtray with a jeep fc on top. I have done a lot of research and only found one similar which had a cj3b on it. These were only sold to dealerships. And the fc was only made for a few years. You may never see another one. Looks like it will shine up nice . I lest the dirt and grime on it. A bit of rust where the ashes sat. Ask questions look photos over well.”
