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Thanks to John for forwarding this article on the Omix-Ada Jeep Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m looking forward to reaching Atlanta and seeing this in person, but still don’t a southeastern trip planned yet.
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/08/21/behind-the-scenes-at-omix-adas-jeep-museum/?refer=news
Willys MA, Bantam BRC 40, and a Ford GP. Just a few of the Omix-Ada jeeps.
These three photographs can be found at University of Washington’s digital archives. There are a few other jeep photos there as well.
According to the photos, the driver is Sgt. Ruby Chase. She was possibly recruiting young Hispanic women in June of 1944 to help sell bonds.
http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/social/id/7826/rec/35
http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/social/id/7822/rec/34
http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/social/id/7831/rec/33
I’ve seen it called a lot of things, but never “Gnat Tank” (see caption).
“WWII Bantam No. 1 Jeep Prototype Blitz Buggy Tested at Camp Holabird Press Photo”
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This collection of video outtakes was filmed September 9, 1943, in downtown Philadelphia. It includes some famous motion picture actors riding in jeeps like Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, James Cagney, Greer Garson, Judy Garland, Dick Powell, Paul Henreid, and Harpo Marx.
http://mirc.sc.edu/islandora/object/usc%3A18719
I believe this is the first United Nations Jeep wagon that I’ve seen.
“1956 Press Photo U.N.Jeep leaving El Auga Village along Israel-Egyptian Frontier. This is an original press photo. Headquarters of Israel-Egyptian Photo measures 9.25 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 04-30-1956.”
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For five days in July of 1961, then-Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, Canyonland-legend Kent Frost, and a posse of government folks toured the Caynyonlands area by jeep, boat and helicopter. The huge tour was Udall’s idea, which probably explains why National Geographic was invited on the trip. Udall’s efforts paid off with Utah Democratic Senator Frank Moss proposing Canyonlands National Park (learn more here). The bill was signed on September 12, 1964. What an amazing trip that must have been.
The National Geographic published the story in the May 1962 issue under the title, Cities of Stone in Utah’s Canyonland. The magazine only published one jeep photo, but they did include a map with tiny jeeps showing the route taken.
View all the May 1962 National Geographics on ebay
Gary’s out camping with his wife and 1948 CJ-2A in the Shwangunk Mountains of New York. The platform and tent all fit in the jeep. Looks like a great summer getaway!
In 1959 Belleview Manufacturing introduced an electric winch. The company sold them (6000lb and 8000lb versions) through Warn Industries, since they manufactured other products for Warn also. However, based on the ad below, they may have marketed them to other resellers, since the ad doesn’t mention Warn at all.
The ad below was in the March 9, 1967, issue of the Sundance Times, a Wyoming newspaper. By the time the ad appeared, Warn had already purchased all the Belleview Manufacturing Stock, as the small caption below Thurston Warn’s photo indicates (which is on eBay). The next year, Thurston Warn became President of Warn.
That first pic is particularly neat.
“1942- Pair of press photos showing U.S. troops moving a jeep across river by wrapping the lower part in waterproof canvas and “poling” it through the water. Photos measure approx. 7″ x 9″ ”
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Based on the chrome front bumper, this CJ-5 might have an early Tuxedo package. It also seems to have an extended bed on the rear. There was a note on the back of the photo that suggested this might be part of the Jeep Jamboree.
“1963 Press Photo Jeep El Dorado national Forest – This is an original press photo. Jeep El Dorado national Forest Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 08-04-1963.”
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Frazier shared this photo from the archives George Rodger. There’s some really neat photos of all kinds.
George Rodger Archives
Magnum Photos Photographer Portfolio
Land Rover Photos
George Rodger ALGERIA. In-Saleh. 1957. Main gate leading to the oasis.
Tim Ghianni published a story about Emmett Automotive of Nashville that included a couple photos of the owner’s CJ-2A. He routinely has it parked where people can check it out.
http://www.tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=83221
Emmett and his 1946 CJ-2A – Tim Ghianni | The Ledger
Here are a mix of photos thanks to Charles.
Dutch dealer Sieberg. Note the lack of a fuel inlet and the fact that there is a JEEP stamped on the hood, but the VEC 2A early windshield.
Nebraska Test
Colin swears this isn’t him, but that surrey looks suspiciously similar to his. In his defense, I will say I’ve never seen him wear that red outfit to any FC Roundups, though it would match his Jeepster’s color. (see his Jeepster and Surrey here)
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This odd combo popped up on Facebook. No indication as to where it was taken.
Bruce spotted this photo of a Ford convertible top on an MB/GPW. It seems to fit pretty well.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo Willys Jeep CJ Convertible Automobile Size is 3.5×3.5″ inches.”
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Glenn and Miss Willy couldn’t make the local town parade in Smithfield, Maine, after Miss Willy’s accident, so Glenn’s friends made sure that at least Miss Willy would be there, even if it took a tow truck. That’s how you know you have good friends 🙂
UPDATE: Price dropped to $300.
Neat bit of history.
“Antique desk with numbered plaque on side from Willys Overland Jeep”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/atq/5117743907.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.
(07/16/2015) This VEC is rough, but early. Still runs.
“2-door open body type
4×4 part-time (rear permanent, front engaged manually in off-road conditions), manual speed gearbox
Still running and in good shape.
New tires
Extra body included
Wanting to trade for 4-door family vehicle(truck, SUV, car)
Wouldn’t be selling but in serious need for reliable vehicle for family.
Serious offers only. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(06/14/2015) This CJ-3A was repurposed into a bbq.
“1952 Willys that has been modified into a BBQ! Works awesome! Smoked Ribs, Brisket and lots of Pork on it! Adjustable firebox. Heat range of 150 to 500 degrees. $1000 obo or Trade…”
It seems the Americans waited until after they landed in France to start teaching some of the GIs how to speak French. Lacking blackboards, they turned to the underside of a jeep hood. The following Fox Movietone silent video clip is a collection of outtakes. The blackboard lesson begins at the 16:22 mark and lasts about a minute.
http://mirc.sc.edu/islandora/object/usc%3A16017
The October 26, 1943, Fox Movietone featured a one minute clip about a Toledo, Ohio, Fire Jeep. It appears to be built on a Willys MB Slat Grille. The clip appears at the 6:53 mark of the video. I managed to get a few still images:
http://digital.tcl.sc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/mvtnwarfilm/id/783
This is a classic.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Toledo Farmers Using Vintage Willys Overland Jeep . If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & they are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 7/10/1945.”
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Jay’s liquidating a variety of parts.
For the entire month of August, you can visit and walk through the warehouse and pick out exactly what you need or think you might need in the future. While we have been great at collecting this huge selection of parts, we are not quite as great at “perfectly” identifying every part. For that reason, if you are too far to visit, and choose to e-mail or call us, consider sending some pictures and/or measurements of the parts you need. This will help to ensure we send the correct parts on the first try.
If anyone or business is interested in buying any parts in bulk, we will certainly work with you to get the very best pricing possible. Bring a trailer, but of course, shipping is available for anything that won’t fit your vehicle.
Please take a look at the attached pictures to understand the scope of the parts we have in our 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
We have transmissions and transmission parts, transfer cases and parts, engine cores and engine parts, axles, a Willys Pickup chassis, 50 original wheels, hub caps and rings, CJ hard doors, seat frames, body frames, Utility bumpers and fenders, roll bars, head light buckets, Meyer Cab doors and sides, starter, alternator and generator cores, and literally tons of parts of every kind. We even have a few vehicles out back.
Jay
WillysOverland Motors Monday-Friday 9:00 – 5:00
562 S. Reynolds Rd. Saturday 9:00 – Noon, or later by appt
Toledo, OH 43615
888-265-5337
419-531-0707
