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Another First for Willys Overland!

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This article from the July 1947 issue of WO Sales News describes Willys Overland’s launch of the 4WD Truck.

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War Bride Card

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Charles shared this vintage card. The translation is “the war bride”.

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1946 Photo of Driver and His Damaged Jeep on eBay

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It’s a bad day when you get knocked from your jeep then have to chase it a couple blocks.

“This is an original press photo. Pvt Wayne Gingery, Army Jeep driver sits besides his steed after catching up with it after it collided with another jeep in Chicago, Ill.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 06-11-1946.”

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1977 Photo of Louis Larson on eBay

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This story is interesting. Larson was involved in starting a jeep club in the mid 1960s. Apparently, manufacturers threatened to cut off warranties for any vehicles that entered a club. I’d never heard that.

“1977 LOUIS LARSON Next to his New 4 Wheel Drive Jeep he Built Press Photo”

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FCs and Trucks in Woodbury, CT $4500

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UPDATE: Ted’s got an updates on Bill’s FC truck collection. Bill will sell the collection for $4500. Both Ted and Chris have seen the collection and report below in the comments. Sounds like a good deal.

Here’s one photo. See all of them here: http://www.thestreetpeep.com/2013/04/willys-jeep-forward-control-stockpile.html

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Rube Goldberg Illustrated Jeep

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I found this illustration of a Rube Goldberg (yes, of the Rube Goldberg machines) drawn jeep from the September 1946 issue of Mechanix Magazine. I’m not quite sure what the UNO on the grille means.

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1945 Photo of Johnny Price in new CJ-2A **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Steve found this cool photo. It shows Milwaukee Brewer outfielder Johnny Price putting on a pre-game exhibition of catching balls using a jeep. The local dealer, Laurel C. Worman, arranged the event.

“This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 08-17-1945.”

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1958 Photo of M-38A1C and Helicopter on eBay

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Marc forwarded this article and photo that highlights the use of helicopters with jeeps.

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Box Only: Hotchkiss Model Recovery Jeep on eBay

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Here’s a neat old box, but it doesn’t include the model.

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2014 PNW4WDA Summer Convention

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On Saturday I drove over to Seattle via Hwy 20 to Ethyl, Washington, where the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association was holding the 2014 Summer Convention. While there, I got a chance to talk with both Herm and Marty Tilford, but spent most of the time taking photos. Turns out I could have used my wife’s help with properly setting the shutter speed. I did get a few good photos though.

On Sunday I got a chance to meet with Cody. A retired Marine Commander (hope I got that rank right), he’s a ball of energy who shared some great stories and insights. Though he doesn’t own a jeep yet, he’s been considering the purchase of one and has been reading eWillys to learn about them. Most of the year he lives in Taiwan, but is currently in the U.S. helping out family. He’s led an interesting life and we had a great chat.

Unfortunately, instead of spending Monday working on the jeep, I spent it not feeling well. So, I may return to Pasco on Tuesday for my wife to dote on me (hopefully).

Here are the pics from Summer Convention. The first two show’s Marty’s jeep just after the tire blew and his front driveline coupler broke (see it on the floor).

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Photo of Slat Grille MB with Soldiers on eBay

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I wonder who “Pat” was and whether she was impressed with the jeep’s name? Looks like the photo was taken in December of 1943.

Orginal WW2 pictures of soldiers posing in their Jeep French Morroco”

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Container Jeep Juice on eBay

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Jeep Juice? Anyone ever used this? It comes with several other cans of stuff.

“3 VINTAGE CANS TEXACO RADIATOR FLUSH, JEEP JUICE & TURTLE WAX. HIGH BIDDER GETS ALL 3. SEE PICTURES.”

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Jeep used as Horse Jump at Aspen Farms

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Termaine forwarded these photos of a horse jumping a jeep. The jeep jump is located at Aspen Farms in Yelm, WA. The jeeps makes a couple appearances on Aspen Farms Facebook Page.

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Unusual Cartoon – Postcard

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Charles discovered this unusual postcard.

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The Shed’s Willys Wagon BBQ

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This one-of-a-kind smoker and BBQ was built from a 1954 Willys Wagon. It was created as a portable bbq kitchen for a restaurant in Mississippi called the The Shed (actually, two restaurants now) founded by the Orrison family. They chose to use a Willys because, “it’s like the oft repeated mantra of cooking great barbecue: You have to drive it ‘low and slow.'”

Medium.com has a long story about The Shed and their experience at a BBQ competition.

Here are a few photos from medium.com and from USA Today:

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Midwest Willys Summer Reunion Aug 22-24, 2014

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Next Weekend is the Midwest Willys Summer Reunion in Effingham, Illinois. If you are interested in any eWillys books or t-shirts, Bob Christy will have some for sale at his booth.

“Saturday’s guest speaker will be Mike Picard. Mike is the designer and builder of the amazing Electro-Willys; an all electric powered M38. He is also the host for the Colorado Fall Colors Tour which is an annual event where Willys jeepers from around the country meet for a week of trail riding in the Rocky Mountains. Mike is an active member of the MVPA who helped in the planning of the 2012 ALCAN convoy. The Willys Nelson Band will be there to sing tribute songs to our favorite Willys classics!”

Here’s more information: http://www.midwestwillysreunion.org/sumwwr.htm

 
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Rare Willys Industrial Engine Parts List **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Here’s a rare parts list booklet from Willys Motors. The POWER GIANT branding is new to me.

“Auction is for old heavy equipment parts catalog brochure. 63 pages. Cover has wear and soiling. Has some water marks on bottom edge of cover and first 5 pages from moisture. All other pages are good with no tears and very light soiling.”

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June 1946 Country Gentleman Ad

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UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.

If you can get your hands on a June 1946 issue Country Gentleman Magazine, you will find this ad. Or, you can just snag this one on eBay. Seller believes this is in fair to good condition, but given the stains it seems poor to me.

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Super Jeep Thermos on eBay

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If you collect Super Jeep paraphernalia, this might be of interest.

“Great condition with minor surface scratches. It has the Super Jeep wheelie design with “Toughest 4-letter word on wheels” logo.”

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Photobombing a Truck Ad in Sweden

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Jerk from Sweden shared this strange ad that was posted to Sweden’s version of Craiglist, Blocket. Pay particular attention to the background photobomb in the fourth photo. Jerk added that the truck is an ex firefighter truck with a swedish cabin. Chevy V8 and 700 tranny. The price in dollar is some $8-9000.

http://www.blocket.se/vi/55450725.htm

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More Pics from Charles

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1949 CJ-3A Ad on eBay

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This ‘Jeep Goes through on All Four’ ad isn’t a very common ad.

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1943 Peeping Tom Jeep Postcard on ebay

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Who thought this postcard idea was a good one? And, I’m not sure the message on the back is any better!

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1960ish Truck and FC-170 in Ad on eBay

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Marc spotted this ad. Neither of us remember seeing the photo at the top.

“959 Jeep Willys Motors 4WD FC-150 Utility Wagon Magazine Ad Advertisement
Professional trimmed from 1959-1960 Successful Farming Magazines
Approximately 8″ X 11″ in Size”

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Photo of Fancified Jeep on eBay

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These two photos for sale on eBay show a pretty fancy jeep! It’s got shiny, new looking mud flaps. And, the hardtop is particularly interesting. I can’t tell what it’s made from … fiberglass? metal? wood? other?

“RARE 4 PHOTOGRAPHS WW2 ERA JEEP COVERED REAR WHEEL WITH U.S. AIR FORCE PILOT
LICENSE PLATE READS E2549 US 1945
3 PHOTOS APPROX SIZE ARE 2 1/2 ” X 3 1/2”
1 PHOTO APPROX SIZE (SOLDIERS IN COMBAT/ TRAINING) IS 2 1/2” X 4 1/2”
I ACQUIRED THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER, SO I’M SELLING THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE THE SAME PEOPLE.
PLEASE VIEW IMAGES
PHOTOS SHOW AGE AND WEAR, BUT WELL FOCUSED”

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