Here’s a neat photo.
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UPDATE: Back on eBay.
This 1945 Ad appears to show Santa driving a Ford GP.
Marc spent some time looking for an inexpensive Bending Brake when he ran across a set of free plans from Dave Clay. http://www.ch601.org/tools/bendbrake/brakeplans.pdf
Marc built the brake and shared his experience. He reports:
It does work well, but the I find the radius a little to large, I will make another top part once it has been machined square so I can reduce the radius. The standard angle iron edge does not give a tighter radius no matter how I filled it.
I used a smaller angle (2-inch x 2-inch x 0.650-inch) than what is called for in the plans but as I see it one can use what suits your needs.
I mounted mine on a section of square tubing (3-inch x 3-inch x 0.060-inch x same length as bending brake) with a angle welded to it for clamping the vice, the total length of the one I made is 47.5-inches.
The piano hinge remained the same except that I used 3/16 AD airplane rivets instead of steel pop rivets and doubled up on the rivets using a 1.250-inch rivet pitch.The adjustable top part (adjustable with slots to change the set back when bending) I made with slots cut into like the real thing would have (okay the real one has removable sections that look like teeth) but cut slots work just fine as well.
Please see attached jpeg of my version of this, called the “Marc 1 Field Bending Brake”.
The brake will work well if treated properly and not pushed by bending material that is to thick or to hard. I have bent 0.020-inch mild steel, 0.040-inch mild steel, 0.060-inch mild steel and some 0.40-inch T3 Alclad Aluminium.
I certainly would not go above 0.080-inch mild steel with the “Marc 1”.
The only weak point as see it is the piano hinge, the rest is put up with use.
Here are photos of Marc’s finished brake:
Speaking of projects, Marc forwarded these plans for a half-sized trailer. The plans are available from Google Docs. Below are a few of the pics and all of the links to the plans:
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame a.JPG
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M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame b1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame c.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame c1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub a.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub a1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub b.JPG
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TJ relayed this story of his missing CJ-3B.
He writes, “So I have a scam, of sorts, to post. I had a beautiful 53 3B, 90% restored. Last major piece was an overhaul. I met a mechanic: Joe Jump here in Seattle, his references checked out and he towed the Jeep to his ‘garage’. Long story short, the guy is a meth addict and convicted car thief. So he has my Jeep probably somewhere between Seattle and Portland. My wife and I have been watching craigslist religiously with no luck. He has had the Jeep since mid August.”
So, if anyone sees this jeep, please let TJ (tj_wylie@yahoo.com) or I know. Here are a couple pics of it.
Glenn has run into an unusual insurance issue. He writes, “I was informed today by my MAJOR Antique Auto Insurance Co. that my newly purchased CJ3B is not acceptable under my Antique Auto Policy because it has a factory installed winch along with a trailer ball. I have been with this (Unnamed right now) company for about 25 years. I have insured several Willys vehicles over the years, never with a problem until now. To quote the underwriter employee:
Glenn,
We appreciate your longevity with (hidden), but although it is a collector vehicle, given our low rates we need to be sure the vehicles we insure are not be used for work purposes, i.e. to tow or haul anything, plow anything, pull anything with a winch, etc… We insure many types of vehicles, but the usage of each vehicle is the primary concern. This is why when we see vehicles with the type of equipment that is included on this Jeep we require the items be removed.
You can read more about it here: http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?showtopic=5351
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc forwarded this ghost town jeep tour brochure from Salida, Colorado. I can’t tell how old the brochure is.
I can’t imagine there are too many of these matchbook covers left.
“Oil is Ammunition – Use It Wisely, Havoline Motor Oil, Slim’s Garage & Tire Shop, Phone 270, Texaco Products, East Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama MatchbookNo town is indicated but I found a reference to this guy’s garage at the web site shown here.”
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This photo was taken during the Battle of Manila.
” You are looking at a non-original 8×10 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a Jeep and crew from the 11th Airborne Division crossing the Pasig River in February 1945 during the approach on Manila, Luzon, Philippines.”
UPDATE: II: Thie Buick shown below was featured in the Jan 1950 issue of Popular Science (pg 99)
UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.
He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)
Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:
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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.
From this same issue are these two parade float photos:
Not a great day for driving a jeep. This 1950 photo of Nightmare Alley was shot as these troops retreated. The temperature was estimated at -40 degrees. Read more about this LIfe Magazine photo here.
Doug forwarded this eBay photo that references Operation Deepfreeze. Given the number “14” is written on the side of the jeep it would suggest there were other jeeps there, too. Here’s a link to a few images on G503 from Life Magazine.
“Please note: Unless you are the winning bidder, I will not provide scans of the slides and negatives I sell. Also, I will not give out another member’s contact information or contact another member on your behalf.
Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: U.S. Navy Operation “Deep Freeze” Special Project Jeep #14 and a sign that says, “Smokey Says Use Your Ashtrays … Keep Antarctica Green”, at McMurdo Station.
Date: 1957
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”
Here’s an interesting map of the Walsenburg, Colorado, area.
“B369-W. [Travel Brocure]. Circa 1950s tri-fold black and white brochure for “Walsenberg in The Land of the Huajatolla Invites You”, (Colorado). Fully open brochure measures 8-1/2 x 11″. Front panel shows an aerial view of the city and Walsenburg at the Hub of spoked wheel showing distances to other attractions in Colorado and neighboring states. The two back panels have a pictorial map of southern Colorado showing National Forests and Monuments, cities, recreational activities and major roads. Points of Interest are located by numbers on the map and described in a Key. B/w photo of Spanish Peaks and Martin Lake.
The opposite side of brochure has descriptive text (Population was 5,500) and 7 b/w photos with keyed numbers referring to their captons in “Things to See…Things to Do!” Photos show spectacular rock formations; Greenhorn Mountain with Cattle ranching in the Valley; Man carrying rifle in a forest below Mount Blanca; pretty bathing beauty relaxing at the municipally-owned swimming pool; Rainbow trout fishing in a small stream; Seasonal Jeep hunting trips for deer, antelope, elk and bear; and Skiing at foot of Mt. Mestas, at the top of La Veta Pass, just off Highway 160.”
Pretty shot.
“This color photo postcard measures 3.5″x5.5″.
It is in good condition with only minor scuffs and light wear.
This has not been mailed and there is no writing on the back.
It is undated but the actual image dates from approximately 1960.”
Here’s a good price on a heater that Glenn spotted.
“Made by stewart warner, model 796 a1 gasoline, jeep, willys, mb no crank, fare to good shape, call 1 916 706 4862”
Can’t be too many of these for sale in Miami.
“visit us now at the link below for this excellent deal
http://www.salepricesstore.com/antiques_179028.html”
Paul forwarded a few photos for us to drool over. He’s getting closer and closer to ‘launch’. He recently completed building the stainless gas tank and installing it.
I thought I’d celebrate the 25,000th post. If the length of a post were a mile long and formed a walking path, a person could walk on them around planet Earth (There’s a completely meaningless statistic). Next posts will be Monday AM.
Earl forwarded a photo of him and a jeep. Note how he created his ‘white walled tires’.
He writes, “Here is a photo of me and my first jeep a 1942 Ford GPW in 1952, my daily driver in high school. I paid $100 for it and had to drive it home in low range because it didn’t have any brakes. I’m still buying them without brakes. I hand painted the whitewalls on the tires, I never had a flat so it still had the combat wheels.”
Steve sent this video. No jeeps, but an unusual and early Adams Farwell rotary motor. I’m hoping to stop by the National Auto Museum during our March trip along the California Coast (Still to be finalized).
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0XbqHUAI-0?feature=player_detailpage
Marc found this photo. The jeep in this photo has some unusual features. Obviously, the bumper is odd. It may have a Japanese license plate. The top is odd (wish we could see more of it) and it appear to have a 2nd hood latch that is located in an unusual spot.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1795.
Glenn found this rare item. I don’t know much about the V4s that power these rigs.Might be an interesting motor to check out. I can’t tell if this is a variant of the Model F or a Model G. You can learn more about the Zamboni/jeep relationship here.
“1964 Zamboni ice-resurfacer, needs TLC, runs, goes, manuals included. These machines were made on a Jeep running gear. Dana front and rears, 3 speed manual with spicer transfer case, drive shafts etc. Will consider parting out if sale of whole machine doesn’t take place. Has V-4 air cooled motor that runs great and has propane setup. Would make a great lumber mill power plant.”
This is a nice photo.
“Vintage, original “near Hall, Germany” B & W snapshot photograph circa 1940s, measures 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ in fine condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I can’t say for sure this is an Empire Tractor, but it sure looks like one to me. The ad is from Bernstein Brothers Machinery Company in 1951.