John forwarded this story from Barnfinds.com.
Features Research Archives
Dispatcher Half Top / Full Top Brochure
Was the half top DJ top unique to it, or was it a standard half top.
“Original non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , printed both sides”
1948 Farnsworth MiddleKauff Mobile Generator Unit Brochure
I thought I’d posted this years ago, but discovered I hadn’t. This brochure highlights the 12.5 KVA and the 3.75 KVA mobile generator units available around 1948.
Camel Cigarette’s Jumpin Jeeps Ad
This ad appeared on page 3 of the Daily News out of Middlesboro, Kentucky, on April 20, 1942 and the Wilmington Morning Star on April 21, 1942.
French Postcard with “Jeep”
This WWII postcard will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal. Neat illustration.
The Willys War News Vers 3, #3 **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay
“VTG Willys War News July 16 1945 Special Postwar Preview Edition Jeep V3 #3 N”
WWII Postcard Second-Hand Jeep Blonde on eBay
Photographs from the BYU Archives
There are some interesting photos in the Brigham Young University Archives that include jeeps. Click on this link to sell all the photos. Here are a couple.
1. This shows soldiers pouring gas into the carb. It’s part of a safety film.
2. [T-5 Clarence W.] Van Liere checks [the] Jeep.
3. [Capt. Merle H.] Chamberlin [sits on the Jeep fender].
1944 Photo of Coast Guard Firefighters on eBay
It looks like the taped sign reads “U. S. Coast Guard Air Station”
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Elizabeth City North Carolina US Coast Guard Fire Jeep On Call. It shows the US Coast Guard jeep leaving the fire station after it received a call. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 5/26/1944.”
1947 Photo of Hap Arnold in Jeep on Ebay
Looks like Hap is driving a 1945 VEC based on the rear hubs.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of US Army General Henry Hap Arnold Driving Jeep Pulling Disc. Photo measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches and is dated 7/21/1947.”
2012 6×6 Wrangler Westland, MI $65,000
It’s not vintage, but it’s an oddball 6×6. Thanks to Seth for spotting this one.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/4932658107.html
“Welcome to Tyrant Motorworks home of the true six wheel drive Tyrant, the ultimate in offroad traction.Tyrant offer a true 6×6 conversion of a Jeep Wrangler. We customize your Tyrant for your specific needs.
The Tyrant is powered with a 6.1 Hemi engine producing 450 horse power! Featuring 38” tires for extra grip for those for need the ultimate in offroad machines.
The six wheel drirve (6×6) allows you to go places 4×4 drive Jeeps need to air down to travel. All of our 6×6 Jeeps are trail tested and the JK6 and Tyrants and proven performers]
Tuesday’s Updates
Tuesday’s updates will be arriving late morning (though check out the jeep in the post that follows this one), as will answers to many emails in my inbox. In the meantime, for you early risers who have suffered eWillys withdrawals, here’s an article on FCs to string you along.
Willys Stamped Name
A reader asked if the WILLYS logo stamped on a hood could be used to replace the WILLYS used on the rear of Willys MBs during the war. At first blush, I thought they were different, but had never actually compared the sizes. So, below is a comparison (I randomly grabbed a tub and a hood example off the internet). The top photo shows the rear of a tub (obviously being repaired) and the bottom photo is a hood stamping from a CJ-3B.
As you can see, the war-tub Willys logo has more letter spacing than the post war logo. The spacing within individual letters (the W, T, & S) also is less. The post war letters are taller than the tub letters.
Second Annual Jeep Derby in T or C, NM
The May 1957 issue of Willys News covered the 2nd Annual Jeep Derby in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Among the racers were Bud Jackson from the Hemet Jeep Club and Wally Klingele and Barney Nelson from the Yakima Ridge Runners. Klingele and Nelson drove their jeeps to the event! Only 14 of the 20 entrants completed the eighty mile race.
‘Princess’ Elizabeth & SF Gate’s Slideshow Tribute to the Jeep
The San Francisco Gate published this photo of Princess Elizabeth as part of a tribute to the jeep in 2014.
http://m.sfgate.com/cars/slideshow/A-tribute-to-the-lowly-Jeep-95269/photo-6976182.php
In fact, even during her Honeymoon in 1947 Princess Elizabeth was driven by her husband Prince Phillip.
Aluminum Differential Covers @ Trans-Dapt
Looking to add some polish to your jeep? Tdperformance offers some options (thanks Curt).
1. They sell a polished aluminum or 2-toned finish aluminum covers:
2. Polished Aluminum Dana 44 or Dana 25/27/30 covers.
3. Powder coated aluminum Dana 44 or Dana 25/27/30 covers:
4. 2-Toned Finish Aluminum Dana 44 Differential Cover:
5. Dana 25, 27, 30 Chrome differential or thick chrome covers:
6. Dana 44 differential chrome cover:
1943 Photo of Women with GPA Seep on eBay
If there was a caption with this photo, it’s no longer on the back.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII WAC Staff Sgt B Sherman With Seep Jeep . Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 9/24/1943.”
Mak-A-Car Aluminum Toy Jeep Kit on eBay
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800 on eBay.
(09/24/2014) ” MAK-A-CAR ALUMINUM JEEP KIT, SCALE 1/8″ TO THE INCH, FROM 1946. INSPECTION OF INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST, ALL PARTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND WILL MAKE FOR A COMPLETE MODEL. ALL INSTRUCTIONS (TWO SETS) INCLUDED TO BUILD THIS KIT. BOX SHOWS A LOT OF SHELF WEAR AND SOME WATER DAMAGE. MODEL ITSELF HAS NEVER BEEN ASSEMBLED. EXTREMELY RARE MODEL FROM THE ’40’S, THIS IS AN AMAZING FIND. I HAVE DROPPED THE PRICE FROM $1,500.00 TO $800.OO!!!…. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT THIS ITEM. WILL SHIP PRIORITY MAIL WITH TRACKING NUMBER TO LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.”
Leftover Racing and Damian’s Drag Jeep
Leftover Racing and Damian’s CJ-5 Drag Jeep are prepared for the 2015 racing season. They will be defending the Nickel Nightmare points title in the Outlaw Sanddrag Series.
Another Jeep Barbecue Grille
I saw this CJ-5 bbq on Facebook. I thought I’d better add it to the BBQ posts.
Jeep Stamp Leather Tool **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Need to stamp an image of a CJ-5 onto leather? Here’s one tool that will do the trick. Who would have thought?
“Vtg Rare Baron Tool LA #923 large old car stamp”
Electric Marx Lumar Toy Jeep with Trailer and Box **SOLD**
Eric Jarvis’ Jeeps
UPDATE: Eric shared some additional photos. They are located at the end of the post.
Eric Jarvis is learning that it is difficult to own just one jeep! He started with a 1964 CJ-5 like his grandfather used to own. Eric spent many years working on the red jeep until he got it just the way he wanted it. You can see the dedication on the glove box to his grandfather, Harlan.
The green next to it is a 1967 CJ-5 with a Buick V-6 Eric uses around the shop. It sports a Koenig PTO winch on the front. He also just picked up a Monroe 3 Point Hitch from Ted Jordan he will install in the rear.
The 1943 GPW shown below was a jeep Eric purchased from Don Prine three years ago. He even got a chance to fly to the northwest and see Don’s jeep collection, a memory I’m sure he’ll cherish.
Finally, Eric recently purchased this CJ-5 with a trencher. It’s a retirement project that I suspect will keep him busy for a few years.
Additional Photos:
Below are additional photos of the CJ-5’s engine:
See Pete for a Jeep in Omaha
This May 1957 article highlights the successful slogan the Jacobson Motor Company of Omaha, Nebraska, used to attract buyers. Pete Comley, sales manager, came up with the slogan and added it to one of the company’s wagons.
1953 Photo of Jeep Rodeo Training
The June 24, 1953, issue of the Spokesman-Review featured a photo of Yakima Ridge Runners Chet Thompson and Wally Klingele of the Yakima Ridge Runners practicing for the July 4th jeep rodeo.