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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.
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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 .
Good shot of a Ford GP at Fort Benning.
“WWII POST CARD= FORD GP JEEP & 37M.M. GUN FT. BENNING, GA. The condition is excellent and measures 3.5 x 5.5”
Colter, Karson, Ann and I having some fun at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center in Olympic National Park. The elevation is 5,200 feet.
The holidays are officially over for us. My boys flew home to Salt Lake and we drove back to Pasco. Ann’s got her VA doc appointments lined up for January, while I’ve got to hit the writing hard to complete some of the sections I avoided last month. Well, to be honest I managed to write only two days all of last month — too many things were happening. On the plus site my ‘editor’ aunt is enjoying the first draft of the book immensely. So, it shows promise!
One of those things (besides the boy’s visit) that kept me too busy to write was our last trip of the year, a trip to the end of the world, or more accurately to the farthest northwestern point on the contiguous United States: the end of the Cape Flattery trail. As I write this my wife and are debating if the claim is truly accurate or not, but rest assured it felt like the end of the world! (See Wikipedia’s list of extreme US points)
A map of our late December two-day trip from Renton to Cape Flattery and back.
The idea for the trip began with Karson. Prior to their arrival last week, he asked if we could take a trip to Olympic National Park during their visit. I thought that sounded like a great idea since neither I nor Ann had been in the area since the late 1980s.
On Monday we drove to the ferry in downtown Seattle, crossed to Bainbridge Island, then drove north and west until we reached Cape Flattery. We were in a hurry, as the drive took about six hours and the sun was supposed to set at 4:30pm. We arrived at the cape around 3PM, with just enough time to hike the Cape Flattery Trail to a lookout point over the Pacific Ocean. It was cold, but fortunately not too windy. Eventually, the sun dropped far enough that the we had to return to the car. By the time we reached our motel in Port Angeles it was very dark.
The obligatory selfie at the ferry dock.
Colter and I on the ferry with Seattle’s waterfront behind us.
Karson trying for the perfect photo at an unmarked stream that poured into the Strait of Juan De Fuca.
Nashville Willys Dealer Neely B. Coble launched a demonstration series to show just what jeeps were capable of doing. This June 1955 article highlights his effort.
Dave shared this photo of a jeep-grille table he spotted at a lighting store in Minneapolis. As you can see in the photo, the table is built from pipe. He notes it is about 12″ wide and priced at $999. The table is designed to go along a wall or behind a sofa. The Harley tank takes up most of the width. The black piece behind the table is not part of it.
“WWII PHOTO Bantam BRC-40 Jeep w/GI. This is a nice sharp original 3.5″ x 2.5″ photo in excellent condition. ——I have other photos listed and will combine shipping. If you are the winning bidder on 2 or more photos wait for the invoice.”
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It’s the beginning of year seven for eWillys. Expect more jeeps, more adventures, and more great content!
Thanks to Roberto Flores for this Happy New Year’s illustration!
And to Alex at Tahiti Pacifique for this illustration:
This June 1955 article highlights a 30-hour Jeep PTO generator test run.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(12/23/2014) Look solid.
“1947 cj2a, rebuilt l134 flat head, new wiring harness, new master cylinder,brake lines,wheel cylinders, rebuilt transmission and transfer case,rebuilt carburetor, new beachwood canvas seats.
perfect body, no rust anywhere. New od paint.
done as a military tribute complete with invasion star on the hood.
Needs nothing but a new home.”
Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.
Colin forwarded this Antique Automobile Club of America list of old car movies, ads and other video related items. I couldn’t get it to work in the Safari browser on my Mac last night, but it worked find in Firefox.
Let’s end the year on this cheery note. This article discussed the usefulness of jeeps following atomic bomb attacks and other, more natural disasters. It filled two pages of the June 1955 issue of Willys News. Given the ‘blast’ artistry in the middle of the article, it didn’t reformat for the web as easily as most articles.
One more Santa post. Jalopnik posted this rendition of Santa driving a ‘jeep’ that was painted by Australian James Higgins Quirk in the 1950s. The original image is part of a digital collection at the Museum Victoria.
Blaine spotted this new pedal jeep for sale at Genuine Hot Rod.
“This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”
http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car
Here’s a heart warming story of a boy, a girl, a jeep and a Merry Christmas!
Mike writes, I wanted to take the time to share with you my Christmas present from my girlfriend. She arranged to have a local artist put together a liquor/wine bar made from the back end of a 49′ Willys. Don’t worry, the jeep was beyond repair. This bar is catered towards my specific hobbies such as my 46′ Willys, my love for Scotch, plus a few other things. I think she’s a keeper!!! Both my girlfriend and the bar!
Joe Snodgrass (aka Joe from Mesa) was visiting his folks for the holidays and had a chance to go through some old albums of his father’s and grandfather’s. He found a few jeeps.
My Dad (CPL John W. Snodgrass) served in Kobe Japan as part of the Army of Occupation. This and the next two pics were taken in Kobe in 1947.
Sergeant of the Guard, Security Guard” on the cowl, and another jeep among Quonset huts at Kobe.
“Dan” from Milwaukee, an Army buddy of Joe’s father’..
My Grandfather (Walter H. Snodgrass) served in the Philippines during WWII. Here’s a pic of LT Hitchcock, whom my grandfather knew from Ft. McDowell (Angel Island, in SF Bay), that he ran into there after the invasion.
Mosquito abatement departments powered a large number of jeep sales. This June 1955 article highlights the sale of jeeps to the Chicago District’s South Cook County area.
Whether dragging wood or ferrying kids, this april 1956 article in Willys News reported that jeeps were used in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, no pics were included.
Looks like a comfortable place to sleep to me.
“1944- U.S. soldier naps on hood of jeep 5 minutes away from the French invasion coast on D-Day.”
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These three jeep models are sold by the same seller. I particularly like the Bushwacker jeep with its Desert Dogs, Hurricane Rims, and Military parts. Quite a mix!
1. Bottoms Up $45: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/clt/4820276067.html
“Stock or Funny car. 2 engines, enclosed cab with opening doors, Hoist, tow hitch, drag slicks, mud tires. Lots of extras. opened”
2. Jeep Grumbler $25: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/clt/4820283321.html
3. Bushwhacker $30: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/clt/4820393416.html
“Custom or Military. 50 cal. machine gun, 105 recoilless rifle, walkie-talkie, small arms, stretcher. Sealed inside.”
Gary shared a link to an off road adventure from a couple years ago by some of the folks at Expedition Portal. It doesn’t involve old jeeps, but we can all relate to the unexpected break down. The photos are really nice, too.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/133063-The-SOS-Report-The-Full-Story
From the The SOS Report. The Full Story.
This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.
Santa got a little help from an M-151 this year. Joe tells me it was a cold drive, but taking Santa for a ride and being last in the parade was fun!
In 1956 the State of Florida’s Road Commission purchased a fleet of ten CJ-5s.
Yesterday I noticed an FC commercial making the rounds on Facebook, one I hadn’t previously seen. It turned out to be a shortened version that Brendan from the-old-jeep has posted back in 2010. I’m sure some others out there didn’t see it either. It’s a good one that starts with a comedy routine and then shows an FC-150 & 170 hard at working towing vehicles.
