I’ve never seen a puzzle key chain like this in the form of a jeep.
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1943 Reg Manning ‘Flying Jeep’ Postcard on eBay
Here’s a neat postcard of a flying army jeep by illustrator Reg Manning from 1943.
“This listing is for a vintage humorous military post card, by artist Reg Manning, Travelcard No. 27 . The card is unused, a linen card stating it is a genuine Curteich-Chicago Postcard, distributed by Lollessard Specialty Co. of Tuczon Arizona.”
1964 Kristi Snow Cat Model KT-4G
Paul found this unique snow cat made from Kaiser parts. It appears to me to be a CJ-5 body with hardtop combined with a custom FC-looking cowl (with some buck teeth as a grille). There were only two KT-4G models made.
According to the Kristi Snowcat website, “This new vehicle, named the KT-4G, was designed with the aim to reduce costs by maximizing use of standard automotive parts. Kaiser Jeep supplied the CJ-series universal frame and body, while power was delivered by a Chevrolet 6-cylinder engine mated to a Clark four-speed transmission and steering differential. The new Chevrolet engine was water-cooled, allowing for a car-like heating system.”
Willys MB y Ninos 220 Euros
UPDATE: Roberto notes that this painting is for sale: 220 Euros. Email him
at robflores@robertoflores.com for more info.
Roberto Flores posted his lasted MB illustration to Facebook. Kids and jeep seem a natural combination.
2013 Mason Dixon Show Part II
Merlin posted a follow up article at Hanson Mechanical about the 2013 Mason Dixon Show. You can read part I here.
Sausages and a Toy Jeep
Hugo in Uruguay spotted this video. Like peanut butter and jelly, ying and yang, Fred and Ginger, Sausages and toy jeeps are a natural fit, right? Well, if you didn’t believe it before, check out this ad that celebrates 100 years of Ottonello sausages. The toy jeep appears at the 15 second mark. After viewing the video, Hugo suddenly remembered that he’d owned a red toy jeep when he was a kid.
Toy/Go Kart Jeep Southern Oregon **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Here’s an odd go kart.
“i have a small jeep about 4 ft wide and 6 ft long for sale has a honda motor runs good 500.00”
3 Weekends, 3 Trips Contest From Extreme Terrain
Extreme Terrain is sponsoring a unique contest. One lucky winner (editors note — hoping it is me) will win 3 all expenses paid jeep trips to 3 different locations:
Moab, UT // Rubicon Trail, CA // Ouray, CO
You and one friend will be flown to each location for a weekend long off-roading adventure that includes hotel and travel. Don’t miss your chance to explore some of the most well-known Jeep locations on the map! The drawing will be held in January. The contest ends January 21, 2014.
http://www.extremeterrain.com/extreme-jeep-adventure-contest.html
Good luck everyone!
A Couple Pinterest Sites
I don’t spend much time on Pinterest, but Marc shared a couple links to Pinterest sites with a variety of photos. Most we’ve seen, but there are a few interesting ones there, too.
http://www.pinterest.com/jeeppolska/historia/
http://www.pinterest.com/fishpics66/flat-fender-willys-jeeps-and-descendants/
Unusual Photo of Test Jeep
Roberto posted this interesting photo on Facebook that he found on ImageShack. Someone suggested this was a test photo from Aberdeen, but I haven’t seen any verification for it. The image looks like it might be from a video. Anyone recognize it?
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/150/jeepcomaros750x20aberdemx0.jpg/
New Sport Jeep RedYcut Model Ad on eBay
1953 “C” Sized Blueprint on eBy
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
“Belonging to my grandfather who was a draftsman and worked for Willys. Packed away for many years. These are “C” sized mylar pencil blueprints. This is original and from 1953 for a copper screen and guard for windows on a Willys. Will be shipped rolled.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I DO NOT ship outside the USA (Canada is NOT the USA).”
1950s M-38A1 w/ Forklift Blueprint on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available
Here are plans for attaching a forklift to a M-38A1.
“Belonging to my grandfather who was a draftsman and worked for Willys. Packed away for many years. This is a “C” sized linen blueprint in pencil. This is original and from the 1950’s. Will be shipped rolled.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I DO NOT ship outside the USA (Canada is NOT the USA).”
1953 M-38A1 Stewart Warner Heater & Instructions
I spotted this ten page Stewart Warner 978 heater Instruction manual on eBay. Then I found what I believe is the actual heater itself. Seems like a neat combo.
Here’s the heater: It is a Southwind Stewart Warner 978 M heater. This looks to be for a 6V vehicle though.
Mitch’s CJ-6 Diesel Tackles the Naches Pass
Not many updates tonight. I sprained my finger playing basketball today, so typing is a bit slow.
This weekend Mitch Carter and the Wandering Willys Jeep Club drove the Naches Pass. Normally, Mitch would take his M-38 over the pass, but this time Mitch drove his recently purchased (out of a field) rare Perkin’s powered 1966 CJ-6 for its inaugural jeep trip.
You can see from these photos posted in August that his jeep wan’t quite ready to go jeeping when he bought it. However, over the past couple of months his got the jeep back into running shape. Then he added some new wheels and tires. Great work Mitch! The jeep looks good and it appears you had a fun run.
Craigs’ Pic of the Week: A Mule
M-38A1 in the Blue Ridge Mountains
My son Karson will be in Virginia another week before ending heading back to Sacramento where he completes his FEMA/Americorps experience. During his travels this past year he’s introduced a variety of people to eWillys (well done!). This weekend he was hiking with friends in the Blueridge Mountains where he spotted this M-38A1 on a trailer all by itself.
FC-170 Steel Truck Photo on eBay
How about this cool photo.
“This 8″ x 10″ B&W Glossy Photo of the Edgcomb Steel Jeep Truck was taken in Philadelphia in 1962. The photo remains in good condition, exhibiting only light signs of vintage wear (faint crease marks, etc.).”
How Many RAF Men Can Fit On a Jeep?
Looks like a lot can fit! Marc spotted this unusual photo on eBay out of the UK.
Driver’s Daily Maintenance Guide on eBay
This looks interesting.
“This rotating maintenance guide is in good condition.It was in a collection from a WW 2 vet.It measures 8″ in diameter.”
1943 SEEP Photo on eBay
Here’s a good shot of a SEEP’s underside during a test course run.
Poker According to Maverick Book
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Cool book if you like poker.
“You are bidding on a great vintage paperback entitled Poker According To Maverick Written by the Suggestion of Willys Motors Inc.Kaiser Industries – Dell Books #B142 Original Price .35¢ Copyright 1959 October First Printing – A Dell First Edition – Illustrated by Leon Gregori – featuring ABC-TV James Garner and Jack Kelly. Front and back covers show discoloration, creasing , slight tears, spine is straight, pages are firmly attached, no creasing, dings at the top and toe, some paper loss, inside front and back covers show browning around the edges, ink writing and stamp from a car dealership in VA on the inside front cover, pages are browned, some ink writing throughout, no creases, some small tears, pages edges are green with discoloration, no writing. I’ll be glad to provide additional pictures if you are interested.”
Hamilton Pedal Jeep Dillsburg, PA **SOLD**
Vintage Toy Truck and Cars Omaha, NE In-Person-Auction
Somewhere in this collection is a jeep, but there are also some great vintage trucks in this collection. The auction is Saturday November 9th.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/photopanel.cgi?listingid=1931861&category=0&zip=&kwd=willys
Here’s one example;
Case Trapper Knife with Color Scrimshaw on eBay
Here’s another Scrimshaw knife. It features a CJ-5. Another version featured a flattie.
“A Color Scrimshaw Scene that I have done of a Willys Jeep and 3 Canada Geese. I signed and dated this knife on the bottom left. A Certificate of Authenticity that I will sign and date will be sent with the knife.
Please Note: When I do Color Scrimshaw, I do NOT paint the color on top of the design. I re-cut every line where each color is to go and apply those colors down into the cuts. This is a very time consuming process, but one in which I feel the results are well worth the added effort.
I have, in my opinion, a very low starting bid with NO RESERVE, so you collectors can decide what this knife is worth.
Thanks for Looking! The knife measures: 4 1/8″ closed.”