Charles shared these photos.
Features Research Archives
Flat-Drawn 3D Willys MB
This video is fun to watch!
1944 Willys Overland Annual Report
Here are a couple pages from the 1944 Willys Overland Annual Report. I thought their inclusion of the Willys engine as an independent product was very interesting. As you can see they really thought there was a big market for it.
It’s just amazing how large the plant was and how little is left.
**SCAM** Bantam BRC-40
Here’s a scam I didn’t know about. The ad was pretty convincing, because the ad title “Old jeep army navy usmc” was so poorly written in terms of keywords. The seller acts as if they don’t really know what they have.
Honestly, I thought I’d scored big. However, I had enough sense to email Josh and he deflated my bubble gently. Oh well, I’ll keep searching . . .
There’s a discussion about this at G503: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=334790
Paul Berry’s Presentation from the Willys Midwest Reunion
Bob just posted Paul Berry’s keynote speech from the 2014 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion. For those that don’t know, Paul Berry operates Willys America. The presentation lasts fifty minutes and covers some of the lesser known Willys/Jeep service vehicles.
1957 Photo of Navy lifting Jeep
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
As late as 1957 they were still using/moving MBs.
“1951 USS Cabot LIFTING Jeep ship Press Photo 65”
1957 Photo of Half Safe at Shenya, AK on eBay
Here’s an original press photo of Half-Safe landing in Shenya, AK, on July 9, 1957.
Photo of Boy on Jeep on eBay
1978 Car and Parts Magazine Article on Jeeps
David found this article on the history of the jeep in an issue of the September 1978 issue of Car and Parts Magazine. It a rare photo of the four-wheel-steer Bantam BRC-40 that was once owned by Checker (Bill Spears has lots to share about the Checker/Bantam). It very well could be the one in the post below.
Photos of 1941 Checker-Owned Bantam BRC-40
I happened across these Bantam/Checker BRC-40 photos on Flickr. Note the ‘Checker’ gauge in the dash.
You can view al the photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fraik/7786283534/in/set-72157631075876678/ Below are a couple:
Several Jeeps Octonto, WI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an in-person auction
There are several jeeps at this June 7th Auction. The “1959 CJ-2A” looks more like a 1949 CJ-3A or maybe a 1959 DJ-3A to me.
“1946 CJ 2A WILLYS AGRA JEEP – 4 cyl “L” head, 4wd, live pto, 6 volt electrical system. Canvas top, restored as original working jeep
1955 Willys Overland Wagon, Super Hurricane 6 CYL, 4WD
SMALL WINDOW/COLUMN SHIFT 1949 WILLYS PICKUP
1959 CJ 2A WILLYS SERVICE JEEP 4WD “L” HEAD MOTOR
1978 CJ 5, WITH AN INLINE 6 CYL 4WD, FLOOR SHIFTER
1966 CJ-6 made by Kaiser Willys with an “F” head motor, 4WD floor shift; engine needs work
1953 CJ-3A
1949 CJ-2A
LOADS OF JEEP / WILLYS PARTS & ACCESSORIES & MORE!”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2091849&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
Kaiser Jeep Government Sales Booklet **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
If not for our recent trip, I’d be going after this one. There could be some unique items in here. Note the shipping cost.
“For auction is a kaiser jeep, willys jeep 3 ring binder sales manual in good used condition. There are a few loose pages which can be repaired with the white adhesive donuts but no torn pages exist. This manual is packed full of information for the DJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, 2WD station, 4WD utility wagon, panel delivery, 2WD 4WD pick-up truck and FC series trucks. Also included is regular production options, tire application chart showing tread design and sizes and plies. Also metal tops, convertible tops, garwood lift beds, koenig tool boxes and running boards and bumpers, king winches, ramsey winches and PTOs, BROS snow throwers, covington cutters, howe fire trucks. Take note the binder has torn loose from the outside cover (see pic 3). email questions and thanks.”
Willys Aero Ace Barbecue Glendale, AZ **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
How about this unusual barbecue. There’s a grille under the hood and I think one in the dash area, too?
“Here is a one of a kind item this was a 1954 Willys Aero Ace, that was cut into a custom Hot Rod BBQ it has custom wheels, fully powder coated body and frame has dash with Pioneer CD player stereo Has platform for ice chests, and other items for those Rod Run Cookouts can be towed behind most Hot Rat Rods or trucks that have a hitch. serious calls / inquiries only”
This Weekend: 2014 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion
Don’t forget that the Midwest Willys Spring Reunion is this Weekend. It takes place at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Hudson, Ohio. The show will feature 70-80 Jeeps from 1941-the present day, with an emphasis on Willys Jeeps from 1945 to 1965.
The show will also feature vendors selling old and new jeeps parts, t shirts, hats, food and a variety of other items. Saturday morning and afternoon will feature three jeep experts giving lectures on various topics, as well as the show being open all day.
Saturday evening’s events are a banquet with raffle and door prizes as well as Paul Barry, the featured speaker for the event. Barry is a long time Willys enthusiast and owner, and runs Willys America, a high end Jeep restoration facility located in the Russian River area of northern California.
Sunday’s events include a Jeep tour through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
For more information Spring Midwest Willys Reunion, visit www.midwestwillysreunion.org.
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Engine Mounts Done
I finished the engine mounts … and by finished I mean they are almost ready. They are welded and set in place, but still need some polishing and paint (as if they will be polished — maybe cleaned up a little more). I have to pull the engine and go through it anyway, so there was no rush to get any more done.
I hadn’t planned on going through the trouble of redesigning how my engine sits within the frame, but removing the auto trans gave me more flexibility. I didn’t make the change lightly. I pondered, measured, eye-balled, used a level, and got out a crystal ball to see if I’d really be happy with the change. After all, it seemed like a lot of work for just a few inches gain. But, by making the changes I was able drop the engine slightly and shift it to the center between the frame rails. Yep, that seemed like a good idea, so I made the changes.
I wouldn’t call the mounts beautiful, but they are functional. They will be both welded to the frame and bolted (as a backup). Unfortunately, I took terrible pics (we didn’t bring our good cameras with us). Here’s a close-up of the passenger-side mount. You can’t really see the mount’s rear support, so the photo isn’t really helpful. The bolts are just placeholder bolts.
As for the rear center mount, the creation of it started out smoothly. I was going to install a round tube between the two undercarriage tubs that support my tranny and tc. I jigged up the tube to-be-cut and cut a perfect pair of holes for sliding the tube onto the undercarriage tubes.
Once drilled, I tested the tube. That’s when I discovered it was barely too tall. I abandoned that plan for a simpler one.
After some scrounging in my very sad metal pile, I found some square tubing that was just the right size, so I drilled that and slide it between the cross members. Then I built a small mount with a rubber housing on top of that (which will be welded to the square tubing). Finally, I created a small piece that bolts to the T-18/TC adapter. The fit is good and solid and the rubber gives it some flexibility.
Here’s a photo from the side. You can see how the square tub fits in between the front and rear round tubing (fits tight enough that I didn’t have to weld it before putting the tranny/engine weight on it).
Tomorrow we head back to Pasco for a while. I’m hoping to get back later this month to make more headway. Hopefully I’ll get better pics, too!
Structo Ride-on Toy New Windsor, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this one.
“GREAT VINTAGE STRUCTO TOYS RIDE ON TRUCK, WILLYS JEEP, IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, SOMEONE HAS PAINTED IT TO RESEMBLE A JEEP FROM THE MASH 4077 UNIT. HAS A STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN REAR, STEERING WHEEL NEEDS PAINTING, MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL NOT FASTENED TO STEERING ROD, JUST SITS ON TOP.BUT WORKS NICELY, STEERING WORKS GREAT, A VERY COOL SOLID STEEL TOY RIDE ON WILLYS JEEP GREAT FOR ANY COLLECTION. ***A GREAT LOOKING WILLYS JEEP, VERY DUSTY FROM STORAGE BUT LOOKS GREAT IN PERSON, VERY COOL, VERY UNUSUAL, WON’T SEE ANOTHER ONE OF THESE ANYTIME SOON….***MEASURES ALMOST 26 INCHES LONG AND ABOUT 11 INCHES WIDE. GUESSING AROUND 1940s-50s”
Leaping Lena Article from Popular Science
David Silberman pointed out the ‘Leaping Lena’ article from the October 1941 issue of Popular Science (I thought I’d purchased this issue to scan, but apparently I didn’t do that). It’s an interesting review of the prototype jeeps. You also can view the entire issue on Google.
Perfect Weather for Biscuit Work
On Monday I spent the day repairing Mom and Dad’s tractor mower, fixing Mom’s computer, getting the chainsaw and weed eater working, and more. Dad made sure I was doing everything right, as you can see in this photo.
On Tuesday I got a chance to work on Biscuit. I started by cleaning up the frame some more so that I could deciding how the engine, tranny and tc would be mounted. The T-18 I’m installing is a bit shorter than the automatic TH-350 I’m replacing, which is the reason for the redesign.
When I bolted the T-18 to the adapter to the Dana 20/18 (Dana 20 housing, Dana 18 gears) I discovered my custom mount is too tight against the T-18. So, I’m going to have to alter that.
Six Wheeled Flatfender in India
1954 Photo of XM-151 Test Jeep
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This is an interesting design.
“You are bidding on an original press photo from 2013 featuring The quarter ton Ford XM151 “Jeep” developed for the Army Ordinance by Ford Motor Co, undergoes tests at Aberdeen roving Grounds in 1954. A new four speed forward transmission and overhead valve engine provide increased performance. . Photo is 16.5 x 12.5 in size.”
Bantam BRC-60 Postcard on eBay
Lot of 12 Jeep Ads from Argentina on eBay
Seller is in Argentina. Additional lots available.
“**** VINTAGE & VERY RARE ORIGINAL ARGENTINA MAGAZINE ADVERTISING LOT !!!.- ****
1940´S/50’S – JEEP 12 ADS !!!.-
MEASURES APPROX: 7.5” X 5.5” / 19 CM X 14 CM (EACH PAGE)”
Jeep Toy Box San Antonio, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $45.
I thought this was a neat idea. A jeep toy box.
“Fun jeep shaped toy storage space made of heavy plywood.”
No Updates Monday
No Updates until Tuesday morning. I hope everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day!
In the mean time check out this Willys Woodie (thanks to Merlin and Craig for forwarding the link) update from Hemmings:
You may remember that this Woodie was auctioned on eBay in 2012.
CJ-7 Commercial
Maury shared this classic CJ-7 television commercial.