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4 Dealer Posters **SOLD**
UPDATE: There were four dealer-sized posters for sale on eBay
1. THE POSTER IS APPROX. 391/2 X 30 INCHES.
2. THE POSTER IS APPROX 44X33 INCHES IN SIZE.
3. THE PRINT IS VERY LARGE AT 44-1/2 X 29-1/2 INCHES IN SIZE.
4. THE PRINT IS VERY LARGE AT 44-1/2 X 29-1/2 INCHES IN SIZE.
Binder of Truck and Wagon Manuals on eBay
This looks promising.
” NICE BINDER OF WILLYS JEEP PICK UP AND STATION WAGON MANUAL IN GOOD USED CONDITION. I BELIEVE THESE ARE FACTORY MANUALS FROM THE 60’S.”
Product Purchasing Manual Binder on eBay
The Toledo Jeeps of the National Basketball League
UPDATE: Seth shared the “Toledo Jeeps Fire Wagon Gang” graphic.
I play basketball whenever I can, which isn’t as often as I like these days, because my knees have been outvoting my desire. While I’ve never studied the history of different national basketball leagues , I thought I would have run across the fact that the National Basketball League (NBL) had a team in Toledo named the Toledo Jeeps for a couple years (1946-1948). I was surprised to find there’s even a page of stats for the 1947-1948 year.
Here’s a pair of photos from a program that’s currently on eBay.
First Press Photo of the Ford GP on eBay
Steve spotted this one. The photo sold for $129.50 yesterday. It was listed as a photo of the first Ford GPW, but this is actually (I assume) the first Ford GP produced.
“A Vintage 1941 Original Photo announcing the introduction of the U.S. Army’s newest midget car called a “Jeep” ! This small four-wheel drive utility vehicles would become an icon of World War II Jeep. Here is the very 1st one to roll of the production line. Original press stamp and caption with a 2-28-41 date on the verso of this early photo of the famed vehicle”
Jeep Table Top Lighter
Here’s another army jeep lighter for sale out of Great Britain. This one includes a stand.
“table lighter built into a chrome U.S. army jeep or ‘ willys jeep ‘ – the jeep is fixed to a cut brass plate and stands next to an inert ordnance round sign which has been stamped with the name of the town BASTOGNE, which played a large part in the battle of the bulge, 1944.
The jeep is all cast metal – quite detailed – the lighter is built into the seating area and simply pulls out – the brass plate it stands upon looks like it was a section of a large grandfather clock watch face – the section measures 8 inches across – fixed to the rear of the jeep the round with the brass Bastogne sign.”
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This one sold for $46.60 on 09/27/2014. It didn’t include the stand.
“Up for auction is a vintage art deco Jeep cigarette lighter in a Pewter color in excellent condition. The lighter is being sold in working order, but , it was part of a collection, it may have not been used in a while. I have checked everything before listing. It will be shipped empty, per USPS requirements. Please be aware that it should only simply require a topping of fuel to get it going. Strike lever has strong action and flame adjuster turns easily, There is flint in the chamber.Jeep measures 4″ long and is 2″ wide and weighs 1lb. Low starting bid at $9.99 & no reserve, You will like this lighter.”
Willys Shirt Size Medium on eBay
Haines Garage is selling this shirt on eBay. It’s a size Medium.
“Up for auction is a Willys Jeep collared shirt.
Shirt has never been worn.
It is 100% cotton and manufactured by the Clearwater outfitters.
This print should be popular with all Willys Jeep enthusiast.
This is a rare find , and a qualify made shirt.
Size is men’s medium armpit to armpit measures 21 inches collar to tail measures 30 inches.”
Marc’s Half-Sized CJ-2A Progress
Richard’s Sterling Trailer Update
Richard owns several types of jeep trailers, but this rare Sterling Trailer just might be the most unique. He just got done sanding and repainting it. There’s very little information on the web about them and what I found I put together in this Sterling-related post. Thanks to Richard for sharing pics of this unusual trailer!
1996 Nicole Miller Big Wampum Shirt with Jeeps on eBay
This is probably a rare shirt, because few people would be caught dead wearing it. I’m one of the few nuts who would wear it.
“Up for auction, a great looking
Nicole Miller Shirt, designed in limited quantities in 1996
Great colors, western desert motif with Big Wampum Motel, Jeeps, Buffalo, Cowboys, Cattle Skulls
Size LARGE
In excellent pre-owned condition
Please note the measurements for an accurate fit
Underarm to Underarm: 26″
Neck seam to hem: 29″
5 button placket ; straight hem, matched pocket
From smoke-free home”
Bantam? Jeep Toy on eBay
Between the headlights and the bantam-like sides, this looks like a Bantam-inspired toy to me.
“Offered is a vintage, 1950’s “Thomas Toys,” military police jeep w/ rare trailer. Trailer is the real value here, no doubt. Chief is approximately 4 inches and overall length while trailer is approximately 3.5″ in overall length. Jeep is missing siren, windshield, figures etc….
Trailer is intact and has seen little, if any use.
Colors are vibrant.
The only discrepancy is that One of four plastic tabs that hold the axle in place are broken. Please see photograph”
Paul’s Back Playing with his Willys
With the return of cold weather to Alaska, Paul’s back in the garage putting some finishing touches on his long-time project.
Paul writes,
All the wood projects are put away for the winter and I’m back working on the Willys fitting upholstered panels to the interior. Sheets of white high density foam have been cut into the necessary shapes and (depending on their location) either covered with fabric or bonded to .050″ stainless steel. A silver/gray fabric will be used on most of the interior but six panels (three on the left and three on the right) will be attached to metal pieces for extra abrasion resistance in the front seat footwell area. I’ve coated the inside of the Willys with 2 layers of black silicone but I still need to apply the silicone to the open cell interior foam before I can begin installing the upholstery. My plan is to work from the top down so the six overhead panels will be the first fabric covered sections to be installed. Since the silicone takes 24 hours to cure I needed to come up with an easy way to hold these pieces in position while the silicone cured.
The Goddess suggested I lay on my back inside the Willys (just aft of the front seats) where I could hold four panels in position using both my hands and feet. She said 24 hours isn’t that long to stay in one position and after all I’d be laying on my back so it’s not like I’m doing any work or anything like that. Even her offer to bring me some food and a blanket for the night hours wasn’t enough to convince me this was a good idea so I attempted to find a different solution. What I wanted was an adjustable length tube where the clamping force could be increased or decreased as necessary and it should be reasonably cheap. Time to visit Lowes and wander the aisles to see what I could find. The solution to my problem was waiting for me in the bathroom fixtures aisle where I saw a fantastic display of assorted length adjustable shower curtain rods. They were designed as shower curtain rods, they were manufactured as shower curtain rods and they were sold as shower curtain rods but now they were Willys upholstery installation tools. The best part of this deal was the low price of each upholstery tensioner allowed me to buy four long ones (44 to 72 inches in length) and three short ones (24 to 48 inches in length) without spending very much money. I was happy and my back was happy.
Today I positioned one of the long tubes from the interior of the left side of the Willys, across the transmission tunnel and over to the right side footwell to provide clamping pressure on the abrasion panel. It worked GREAT! There were two more metal clad panels ready for installation (below the door openings) but here I used adjustable clamps along with some small foam board pieces to spread out the clamping force during installation. I’ll send you pictures to go along with my words so you’ll have a better idea of what I’m doing.
To prevent problems with the upholstery I removed the glass from both side windows and the rear window before I applied the black silicone on the interior of these top panels. Not having the glass installed made applying the silicone much easier but I managed to smear silicone where the rubber H channel (used to hold the glass to the metal panels) grips the metal edge. While I let the silicone cure I thought about how I could carefully trim the unwanted silicone from the window opening on the top panels. I could use a razor blade and make the cut free handed but I was hoping to be a little more precise than that so I dug thru my tool box and I came up with a simple but accurate solution. I found an old compass (the circle kind, not the where are we kind) and after removing the pencil I was able to fit a clone of a small Exacto knife where the pencil would go. Using the center pivot as an edge guide I adjusted the blade position by using the knurled knob so the cut would be made slightly past the edge of the rubber H channel. A quick pass around the window opening and the silicone was trimmed back the needed amount.
NOS Propeller Shaft Guard
Propeller Shaft Guards for a CJ-2A are rare to find. So, discovering a NOS Propeller Shaft Guard is super duper rare (that is pretty rare, isn’t it?). Kyle from East Coast Willys was fortunate enough to purchase this gem and kind enough to share his find with us. Great find Kyle!
1942 Photo of Soldiers Preparing Jeep for Floating
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This photo is new to me.
“1942 Press Photo Army Jeep slowly being drive onto the canvas across stream.”
Grade A Left-Hand Mower
Photos from the Liberation of Antwerp
Charles shared these photos from the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Antwerp (September 4, 1944). Obviously not all these are WWII jeeps, but it’s all for fun and remembrance 🙂
1942 Photo Four Soldiers in a Slat Grille
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Apparently this photo of four soldiers and “Lady Blanch” was taken in England.
“WWII ORIGINAL 9X7 US ARMY SOLDIERS & JEEP WILLYS SLAT GRILL 1942 PICTURE
FIELD PHOTO MADE IN ENGLAND”
Photo of Man Posing in Jeep on eBay
What i thought was interesting in this photo was the windshield marking. I’ve not encountered a white oval with writing like that.
WWII Letterhead “Keep ’em Running”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Cool letterhead.
“This is an Original Color Patriotic Letterhead dated 1942 Featuring a U S Army Jeep chasing Hitler, Mussolini and Tito Right off the map. Great item printed by “Copyright 1942 By Porto Server Chicago”. The 7” X 10 1/2” letter sheet is in excellent condition. This is one of a collection of WWII Patriotic Stationary items we have on auction at this time.”
1948 Safety Poster Showing Jeep Wreck on eBay
How about this poster!
“13 x 18 inch original poster from the US Army Safety Program, printed in 1948. Folded in half as issued. VG condition. Shows a graphic jeep wreck.”
Photo of Wrecked Jeep on eBay
Yikes! Given the previous post, this photo seemed appropriate. No date on this photo, but the license plate would suggest this was post military.
“”Jeep that cracked up here” typed on back. Approximate Size: 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. [90 x 60 mm]”
Negative of Three Men in a Jeep on eBay
No year for the negative of this jeep marked 20112942. The men seem to be enjoying themselves.
“For auction negative with view of soldier in a jeep, the auction is for negative not an actual photo, some wear marks on negative. Negative measures about 2 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Shipping is $2.32 to the USA or $6.55 for international shipping.”
1944 Photo of French Refugees on eBay
Probably could have used a jeep train to ferry all the refugees.
“1944 Press Photo Sgt.Ray Pack turn jeep into Taxi Service carry French Refugees.”
1943 Photo of Jeep in New Guinea on eBay
That water looks pretty deep for the jeep!
“1943 Press Photo American Jeep Coast lowered down at the shore in New Guinea.”