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UPDATE: There are two of these rare early Pee Chees on eBay.
“Vintage, these have wear consistant with use and age. Small tears at the bottom edges where the inner pockets start, subject names written in pencil at the top edges. Overall, good condition for their age.”
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This photo appeared on the G503 Facebook page. It was taken in San Antonio, possibly at Ripleys Believe It or Not.
This photo has appeared in various publications.
“1943 Amphibian Jeep Tested in Detroit Original News Service Photo
A new amphibious Jeep is tested in Detroit before delivery to the Army, can carry 5 men and can plunge into water and propel itself like a boat. Associated Press Photo – 7” x 9-1/8””
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Marc found this rare brochure. I’ve added pics of the panel delivery that was for sale a couple of months ago.
“This is one of several vintage Jeep promotional brochures that I’m selling and I will combine shipping multiple purchases, so please look at all my auctions. This is a Kaiser Jeep Panel Delivery Truck Brochure for the 1963 model year. Unfolded, it measures 8 1/2 4″ and it is in excellent condition as you can see by my photos.”
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Actual Panel Delivery jeep available
Ann photographed these two jeeps on I-80 as she drove west. She finally comes home today after being gone a month. Yeah! (Sorry about the smashed bugs obscuring the view)
Gayland shared these photos.
He writes, The Bankhead Highway Memorial Convoy rolled through Ft. Worth last Monday and I was ble to get some photos. Only one GPW in the bunch. M38’s, M38A1’s M37’s, M151’s, assorted Heavies (Many of which I have ridden in in my career) and 1 M3 (I think; I am not a Halftrack expert). The Packard Navy Staff car was my favorite!
The first photo utilizes a B-17 cockpit. The second has a plane feel, but I don’t recognize the rear parts.
Nice shot.
“Vintage and iconic shot of Acme Newspictures war photographers Charles Seawood and Sherman Montrose in Rome c.1944”
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Grand Coulee is just a couple hours up the road from me. This was published November 4, 1945, in the Spokesman Review.
The April 1955 issue of Willys News featured this report in the April 1955 issue of Willys News.
This is another big milestone in this project. The proofs have arrived. I can already see some changes that need to be made. I’m hoping for a late November publish date, but we’ll see.
Gayland forwarded these pics from a co-worker of his who visited Colombia. It’s a Casa Willys Restaurant (notice the sign in the upper right of the first photo) located in Salento, Colombia. It’s well rated by Trip Advisor.
Bill Reiss has this 1965 CJ-5 with what appears to be a trailer wiring hole similar to the hole in the early 2A’s that had leftover military bodies. Anyone ever seen a factory hole like this on a CJ-5??
The hole is cut PERFECTLY, like it was done on a panel prior to body assembly… And the original blue paint is on the edges of the cutout. This is unusual, as I’ve never seen this before. I haven’t found evidence of an optional wiring kit/plug/whatever in the ’65 print info.
Anyone else ever seen this? Was it possibly an option?
The DJ-3As guys were exchanging emails the other day about a little known change in headlight and parking light bezels and housings during its production run. I’ve organized the information they sent and found additional information online. Hopefully, I got everything correct.
For the DJ-3A, the parking light and headlight changes occurred in 1959, with the DJ-3A switching from the 2A/3A headlight and parking lights to the later model parts. Other models (CJ-3Bs, trucks, CJ-5/6s, and wagons) had their parking lights changed in 1956.
HEADLIGHTS BEZELS:
From 1955 to UP TO 56337-15802 in 1959 the DJ-3A used the same headlight bezels as the CJ-2A/CJ-3A. Some people call these the flat bezels and the later models bug eyes.
Autolite headlight (early) UP TO 56337-15802 HL DOOR
– (CHROME) WO 643732
– (BLACK) WO 640695
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From 56337-15802 in 1959 to 1964 the DJ-3A used the later versions, also used by the CJ-3Bs, trucks, Jeepsters, wagons, CJ-5s (1955-1971), FCs, and CJ-6s.
AFTER 56337-15801 HL DOOR (CHROME)
– WO 649518
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The way the headlight bezels mount is also different:
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PARKING LIGHTS AND LENS CHANGES:
From 1956 to 1959 56337-14103 the DJ-3A used the same parking lights and bezels as used on CJ-3B 1953-1956, CJ-5/6 1955-1956, Trucks 1953-1956, and Wagons 1953-1956.
– (BLACK ENAMEL) WO 910199 (1956 ONLY) 2 3/4″ diameter
– (STAINLESS STEEL) WO 119204 2 3/4″ diameter
– Lens WO 119206
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From 1959 56337-14103 to 1964 the DJ-3A used the same parking lights as the post 1956 CJ-5/6s (til ’63), Trucks, Wagons, and FCs,
For Lamp Code (KADH)
– (Bezel) WO 718140 6 or 12V 2 1/4″ diamater
– Lens WO 718138 6 or 12V 2 1/4″ diameter
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The parking light housing was also different. The early housing mounted with horizontal holes, while the later housing mounted using vertical holes. The CJ-3B sites explains the differences.
UPDATE: Anyone know anything about these jeeps? Tony has one and wanted to get some more information about it.
This gold-plated CJ-5 sold on eBay in 2013.
“THE ULTIMATE JEEP TOY COLLECTORS FIND. THIS GOLD PLATED JEEP TOY I AM TOLD WAS MADE FOR THE WILLYS OVERLAND EXECUTIVES WHEN THEY RETIRED. VERY RARE AND SCARCE. IT IS MADE OF A HEAVY CAST METAL , IS 6″ LONG 2.5″ WIDE . VERY COOL AND VERY CLEAN. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICS IT IS ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE , THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER IS BROKEN OFF (THIS IS QUITE TYPICAL ON THESE) AND THE WIND SHIELD WILL FOLD ALL THE WAY BACK AS SEEN IN THE PICS. IT WILL ALSO STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WILL DISPLAY VERY NICELY.ALSO HAS ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE.”
That’s a neat photo.
“1943- Natives of Pollina, Sicily, watch American soldiers and their vehicles moving along in a narrow street after the town fell to the Allies. Note surge tank on front jeep.”
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The April 1955 issue of Willys News published this photo. It’s a tour jeep truck for the Africa. It seems a little too open to me. Those lions look like they could easily leap inside.
Blaine spotted this unique kit. It transforms a kids wagon, such as a Radio Flyer, into a jeep-shaped wagon.
“XploRoller is a rugged wagon body that attaches to various wagon axles like, Radio Flyer©, Harbor Freight wagons, or go extreme and build a custom suspension system. The hood lifts up for a little storage (sweaters and snacks fit great). Start a fun project with your kid/kids and stand out from the crowd, don’t have WAGON ENVY 🙂
(THE GREEN, PURPLE, AND GRAY WAGONS ARE BUILT EXAMPLES)
This builder kit comes in raw form, prep for paint or powder coat is required. There are 10 parts to the kit.
X1 Aluminum Hood
X1 Aluminum Tailgate
X1 Aluminum Pan
X2 Aluminum Body Sides
X2 Aluminum Hood Braces
X2 Steel Axle Mounts
X1 Steel Spare Tire Mount
All body assembly hardware and side body trim is included.
Wheels, Tires, Seats, Axles NOT INCLUDED”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bab/5234454884.html
Ann and her mom dropped by Dayton today to visit the National Museum of the Air Force. She didn’t find any jeeps, but she did run across this neat photo.
I’m taking the evening off. I spent all weekend working on my book. The proof is ready to be printed. I ought to receive a couple proof copies next week so I can begin making final changes and correcting errors 🙂
Roberto shared his newest illustration that depicts a cat driving a jeep. My cats prefer to snuggle up in the seats and sleep (if they can get into the garage).
The April 1955 issue of Willys News included this article and excerpt from the June 1955 issue of American Poultry Journal.
This was posted on Facebook. It looks pretty early based on the logo design.
This is a neat brochure.
“On offer here is an original sales brochure for the Jeep CJ-6 long wheel base Australian issue..double folded version..folded measures approximately 27cm x 22.1cm or 10 5/8 x 8 3/4″ unfolded measures approximately 54cm x 42cm or 21 1/4″ x 16 1/2″ good condition ..”
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