Gerald got out with his kids for some summer four wheeling in Pennsylvania. Looks like he had a good time in the mud. It starts out pretty . . .
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Plexiglass Sign on eBay
Here’s an interesting sign. Bidding is already at $360. It is over 3′ wide.
“I believe this sign is from the 60’s, but I’m not totally sure. It’s plexiglass, and I’m pretty sure it’s intended to be back-lit. It measures 13″x39″. The last couple pictures show it in front of a window, back-lit. Condition as shown. Free shipping in the US only.”
Jeep Advertising Pennant on eBay
Late 1950s(?) advertising pennant.
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE VERY LARGE AND ORIGINAL WILLYS JEEP DEALER SALES PENNANT WITH 2 TASSELS ON A WOODEN DOWEL WITH A POINT AT THE END. THE PENNANT IS 29 INCHES X 39 INCHES AND THE DOWEL IS 461/2 INCHES LONG. THE PENNANT IS MADE OF A SILK-LIKE MATERIAL AND IS VERY LIGHT. SOME CREASES,DISCOLOR, AND WEAR FROM STORAGE AND FROM BEING ROLLED FOR YEARS. VERY LIGHT WEIGHT SILK-LIKE MATERIAL . SEE PHOTOS!! AGE OF PENNANT UNKNOWN BUT EARLY”
1942 Camp Crowder Postcard on eBay
Matchbook with Jeep from Brazil on eBay
Medium Hawaiian Print CJ-5 Shirt on eBay
Biscuit’s New Disc Brakes
Before I get to the brakes, this past Friday Ann’s mother Rosemary decided to buy a motorhome. Well, not that she’d decided on Friday, but rather earlier in the week she caught the motorhome bug. After plowing through websites, stats and prices over a period of several days, she learned there was a local motorhome show happening. On Friday she and Ann went down to the show and found a 28′ Sunseeker. On Saturday, we brought it home.
I bring this story up because I’d already been planning to head to Seattle for a few days to taken advantage of the nice weather and work on Biscuit. On Saturday I left with the understanding that Ann, her mother, and Ann’s aunt Kathy planned leave on Saturday as well. They were going to drive the motorhome (Apparently nicknamed ‘Abby’ at this point) to Spokane, then head to Seattle to drop off Ann with me. Next, Rosemary would head south to Vancouver, before turning back toward Pasco.
They spent the night Saturday night in Spokane, but instead of going to Seattle, I got word on Sunday that Rosemary hijacked the plans and decided to head to Montana (with Ann and the wheel). Over the next few days they camped in several spots (Walmarts on two occasions — which offers free camping) in Montana and Wyoming. After staying Thursday night in Yellowstone, they finally arrived late Thursday night back home in good spirits.
Hand Painted Models on eBay
Steve shared this eBay auction. There are several jeeps in the mix.
“This lot features a very large lot of military models. They have been in storage for quite some time so they are dirty and some are missing pieces. I have taken more than 12 pictures, so see below for all of them. Some other small pieces may fall off during shipping. The paint job on these pieces is EXCELLENT, whoever did the painting did 10 times better than I could. Some of the rubber treads have dry rotted.
We have other lots from the same owner available if you like the paint job (and some of the loose parts may be mixed into other lots) so bid on them all ;)”
1946 Postcard from Holland
UPDATE: Original Post June 26, 2014. Was on eBay.
“A good condition and rare posted card good used and posted condition”
DJ-5 Dispatcher Brochure
1955 Photo of CJ-3A Towing Boarders in the Hamptons
Ian these photos in an online issue of the Town and Country Magazine:
I particular love this first photo from 1955 of the CJ-3A towing the boarders.
Charles’ Pics
Chris’ VEEP Project
UPDATE: Chris has begun working on his veep project. You can follow his progress at this VW related site: http://fundubs.com/SimpleMachinesForum/index.php?topic=2848.0
Chris just picked up this VEEP project that’s missing a few items. He’s hoping to locate the 50 page installation manual that Hadley Engineering published. I’m not familiar with that particular manual, but if someone has one that can help out Chris, that would be great!
1945 Christmas Card on eBay
Marc spotted this great vintage card. That’s quite the part on the jeep!
“UP FOR BID IS THIS APPROX 7″ X 5″
FRENCH MADE WWII ONE SHEET CHRISTMAS CARD
IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION”
1953 Photo of Woman Frying Egg on Jeep on eBay
Here’s an odd one. If it is hot enough to cook an egg, it must be really hot for her to be on the hood.
“1953 Press Photo Colette Le Doux uses hood of jeep for frying pan in New York”
1944 Photo of Soldiers Listening to Radio on eBay
It’s an in-dash radio. I think this qualifies as a field mod.
“WWII U.S. Soldiers Listen to Jeep’s Radio on Beachhead South of Rome Press Photo”
1944 Photo of Jeep on the Road to Cassino on ebay
Sounds like a nerve wracking drive through there.
“1944 Press Photo Fifth Army Jeep on the road to Cassino,Italy”
1944 Manhattan Room NYC Menu **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an interesting piece. There was a similar menu from the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.
“Vintage menu from the Manhattan Room, Hotel New Yorker in NYC dated August 9, 1944. The front shows a painting by artist James Sessions which is a World War II advertisement for Willys Jeep. Overall in good condition. There is a crease mark where the menu was once folded. There are three menu items checked in pencil. See pictures for details. Measures 9″ x 12″.”
1943 Photo of Russians driving Slat Grille MB on eBay
Photo of CJ-5 Police Jeep on Beach on ebay
Anyone near Muncie? Buick Offenhauser Intake in Muncie, Indiana
Anyone near Muncie that could pick this up and mail it to me??
It’s a brand new offenhauser V6 intake for only $50! I’ll send you $50 +shipping +some for your time via check or paypal, which ever works best. Here’s the link. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/4527882568.html
Thanks, Dave (d@ewillys.com or 831-325-9616)
Kaiser Willys Classic Jeep Show in Aiken, SC July 12th
Kaiser Willys is sponsoring a classic Jeep show as part of the Aiken music fest on July 12, 2014. Learn more here: http://blog.kaiserwillys.com/kaiser-willys-classic-jeep-show-at-aiken-music-fest
Another Round of Photos from Charles
Willys Wagon Giveaway (Contest Over)
UPDATE: Glenn discovered the winner of this Sailor Jerry wagon giveaway. He’s from Long Island and loves jeeps, so watch for this wagon there.
Here’s the official press release: http://www.nabca.org/assets/docs/NHjeepContest.pdf by the New Hampshire liquor board.
(10/30/2013) Steve sold his wagon, but then discovered it’s part of a giveaway as part of a Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum marketing campaign. Here was the original for the giveaway: