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1942 Photo of Soldiers in Egypt

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The June 28, 1942, issue of the Spokesman-Review featured this photo. It shows Master Sergeant Kindle Walston of Louisville, KY, driving his buddies in a jeep somewhere in Egypt.

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Willys Wagon Build on Dirt Every Day

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Mike forward this video from Dirt Every Day that shows them refurbishing a neglected Willys Wagon into a running machine. The episode is 22 minutes long.

 

 
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CJ-2A in the Flight From Ashiya Movie

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Roberto Flores spotted a CJ-2A in the movie Flight from Ashiya. It´s a 1964 movie about the US Air Force Rescue Service with Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzie Parker, Shirley Knight and Danièle Gaubert.

All 142 minutes is on Youtube. I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. Roberto reports you can see the CJ-2A at 40:44 and again at 42:04.

 
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1943 Photo of Ford GPA in Tunisia

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This photo depicts a Seep acting as an ambulance in Tunisia. The photo was published on March, 29, 1943, in the Spokane Daily Chronicle.

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November 1953 Call of the Wild Jeep Article

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The November 1953 issue of Cars Magazine contained this two page article. Note the jeep on the lower right of page 2. See the rear extension box. It’s got a matching cover that connects with  soft top.

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This issue of Cars Magazine had a few more jeep references. Below are short descriptions  of an electric seep, a photo of right hand CJ-3Bs used by the Post Office, and a look at the rolligon.

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This short article shows one way to float a Mighty Mite.

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Jeep Causes Power Outage

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This 1964 article shares the unusual way a jeep caused a power outage. The story was reported in newspapers across the country.

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The Military Jeep Model MB GPW Nabholtz on eBay

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This is a rare first edition The Military Jeep Model MB GPW  by Lawrence Nabholtz. According to what I’ve read copies of this book go for high prices.

“The Military Jeep Model MB GPW 1st edition by Lawrence Nabholtz, NOS condition. If you are into WWII Jeeps or just Military Vehicles this is the book to have. It’s highly sought after in the Military Vehicle collecting world. It covers many aspects of the Jeep that you will not find any where else.

It’s been long out of print, and the author has passed on. This is the Original, 1st edition, which was limited to 1000 Numbered copies, this one being #0943. It’s 8.5×11 and 63 pages.

I bought several of these for family and friends when first published. I recently found this extra one in a sealed plastic storage tote, where it’s been since new.”

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Green Glass Plate w/ CJ-5 on eBay

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Here’s an unusual item.

“Somewhat odd collectable- 4.5″ Clear Green Glass Plate with a Jeep CJ5 on it. Since the Jeep was manufactured in Toledo, Ohio it may be a tie in to that city’s dominance in Glass production? In very good condition, one rough spot on rim.”

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1957 FC-170 Press Photo on eBay

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UPDATE: This new photo on eBay seems to be a companion press photo to the one at the bottom. Both have the same release dates.

“1957 Press Photo Forward Control Jeep FC 170 Willys Motors Inc
This is an original press photo. The new four-wheel drive vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,000 pounds, greatest capacity yet engineered into a “Jeep” vehicle.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches.”

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1943 Ad for Evinrude on eBay

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Here’s a page from the May 7, 1943, issue of Popular Mechanics for Evinrude Outboard Motors.

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1946 Photo of Jeep from Manila

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This photo shows a MB/GPW that’s got a stretched rear. There’s no obvious indication an extension was tacked onto the back of a standard body. It was published in the May 7, 1946, issue of the Spokesman Review.

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1944 Photo of Young Girl in Mini-Jeep at Airport on eBay

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This is an interesting story.

“1944 Press Photo Joy Ann Touring Ramp at Washington National Airport in Her Jeep”

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1947 Photo of Police and Jeeps on eBay

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This is a cool photo. Is that the Cleveland police?

“1947 Press Photo Part of new Police jeep patrol – cva73620
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 09-09-1947.”

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Hand Crank Heater Grand Saline, TX $175

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Looks in good shape.

“perfect condition. needs hose.”

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/atq/4896800954.html

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1966 Jeep-o-Rama outside Denver

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This article from the Volume 12, 1966, issue of Jeep News highlights nineteen year-old Donnie Beyer’s win at the Jeep-O-Rama near Denver.

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Interesting Jeep Video on Facebook

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Saw this video on Willys Jeep Rally’s Facebook page:

Posted by Nando Thais Silvoni on Sunday, February 8, 2015

 
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1944 Photo of Armored Jeep in Holland **SOLD**

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Great armored jeep photo. Left to right is Sgt. Arthur Sandbank (At gun) from Brooklyn, 1st Sgt. Allen McGauley (Driver) from Elyria, Ohio, and T/5(?) Clifford E. Kennedy from Antes Fort, PA.

“1944- U.S. 82nd Airborne paratroopers, and their mascot dog “Dutchy”, set out on a reconnaissance mission in Nijmegen, Holland, in an armored jeep.”

 

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Late 1950s? Jeep Sign on eBay

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Cool sign!

“Awesome old Jeep sign. This sign is lighted. The interior part has 3 neon light baluster. 2 of them work but the third does not work. It is possible that it is supposed to be a blinker bulb or something and maybe that is why it doesnt work. It measures 4’1.5″ long x 8″ deep x 13″ high. It is being sold as is. As you can see there are some scratches and fading on the front. The metal frame is also rusted but seems solid. Add this sign to your show room or garage and it will be a great conversation piece. If you think its over priced, well its a Jeep thing and you wouldnt understand.”

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Fishing from a Ford GPA in Nevada

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If this were my boat, then I’d rather be fishing!

This issue of Pathfinder was published in March of 1946. I bought this issue on eBay, but unfortunately there was no associated story inside.

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1943 Photo of Jeep in Dakar

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This press photo from Dakar was published in the June, 4, 1943 issue of the Spokesman Review.

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Photo of 107th Calvary & Slat Grilles **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Where does he put the saddle?

“1942- Private David Gore of the U.S. 107th Cavalry Regiment looks confused to find jeeps instead of horses in the stalls of barn at Fort Ord. Press photo.”

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1955 CJ-6 Introduction on eBay

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Not sure which magazine this was in.

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Amusement Ride Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

John is selling this amusement ride jeep. Note that the steering wheel doesn’t turn the wheels. See description.

“For sale is a used Junior Pro Amusement Ride Jeep Fire Truck. 50 inches long x 21 inches wide x 15 inches high

These were originally built as pedal cars. This one was adapted to be used on an amusement ride. It has been repainted at least once. See pictures for condition.

EDIT 3/22/15 *Please note the next to last picture. The front wheels are fixed in position by a turnbuckle. The steering wheel is not connected to the front wheels. The steering wheel just spins and is just for effect.

There are some minor dings and there are signs of filler. No rust-thru. Some surface rust. Wheels are in very poor condition. Front spindles are worn.

Wheels and steering wheel are not original. No windshield or ladder included. The hitch and wooden seat back are not original parts. They were added as part of the amusement ride modifications.

For more info, see http://cj3b.info/Toys/RidingToysJuniorPro.html

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Dutch Army M-38A1 Photos

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Charles shared a variety of Dutch Army photos with M-38A1s in them.

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1944 Photo of Jeep in Paris

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The Prescott Evening Courier published a photo and story about soldiers entering a freed Paris in 1942.

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