Here’s an illustrated treat from Roberto Flores.
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1942 Poster with Ford GP **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an unusual poster.
“Original poster , 40 x 28 , folded for mailing ( has multiple folds throughout and the folded up size is 7 x 10 , which would have originally been placed in an envelope and mailed by the government to the recipient ) , overall condition is excellent with some wear at several places at the folds , shows an early Jeep with 4 soldiers wearing early style army helmets , this spectacular image was probably originally created by Walter Richards in 1941 and this poster was printed by the Division of Information , Office for Emergency Management , Washington DC in 1942 . This information was obtained from the Internet : “Walter DuBois Richards made at least two posters during World War II. Throughout his nearly century-long life and the seven decades his career expanded, he was affectionately known as Wally. His first published works as an Illustrator can be traced back as early as the mid 1920’s in Rocky River, Ohio, when he wasn’t yet 20 years of age. They were something akin to doodles throughout the pages of his High School Senior Yearbook. As far as I know, his last published work as an artist was in 1987 for a Historic Preservation stamp of Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood, Oregon.””
Movie Still with CJ-3B on eBay
I can’t say I’ve ever seen “Cottonpicken Chickenpickers“. It’s a 1967 movie that features a CJ-3B in at least one scene.
“Cottonpicken Chickenpickers ’67 MAX SLAPSIE MAXIE ROSENBLOOM ARMY JEEP
This vintage original still shows a VERY RARE photo of (from left to right) MAX SLAPSY MAXIE ROSENBLOOM in an ARMY JEEP, DEL REEVES and HUGH X LEWIS.
Moviephoto from the movie: Cottonpicken Chickenpickers
Year of the photo: 1967
Size of the photo: Approximately 8 x 10”
Jeep Lighter and Ashtray New Port Richey, FL **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $100. **SOLD**
“This is a solid metal table lighter, ashtray and cigarette holder. Made in Germany in 1950. If interested,”
Merry Christmas Everyone
Well, I thought I’d have time Christmas Eve night to post some jeeps, but we got very busy. I’ll post this for now (Thanks Charles) and take Christmas day off.
Merry Christmas FC
Searchlight Parade
During this parade Joe reports that a little girl yelled, “Look Mommy! They are searching for SANTA!!
Joe writes, “Christmas parade took place in Rehoboth Beach, DE recently and we were honored to join ranks with members of the 261st Coast Artillery group from nearby Fort Miles. They brought along their 1942 Sperry Searchlight to liven up the parade route. This war surplus light has an 8 million candlepower beam with a 25 mile range. The rig successfully TURNED OFF every streetlight it got near and the float driver for the parade entry directly behind us had to wear SUNGLASSES during the entire parade.
Videos were taken in the parade form-up area prior to the start of the parade………Jeeps included an M151A2 (depicting US Navy Shore Patrol) and a Willys MB.”
Pics from Charles
Here are two neat photos Charles sent yesterday.
This photo was taken in Curacao Bay in 1954 of a jeep that was pulled out of the sand or dirt:
Structo Ride-on Jeep Chesterland, OH $75
Here’s a rather inexpensive ride-on toy.
“Vintage Structo Ride on Pressed Steel Jeep Ride on. $75.00. See pictures for condition. Cash and local pick up only. Sold as is where is. Call with questions or offers. Call 216-9seven0-42zero9.”
You Can Tell it’s Christmas Time in Canada When . . .
It’s Christmas time in Canada when Lawrence dresses up himself, his dogs and his automobiles to deliver Christmas presents. This year there’s a new addition to the group: a beautiful FC-150. The native red of the FC just seems perfect this time of year.
Jeep @ Gippsland Vehicle Collection, Australia
Leigh forwarded this photo of a jeep from the Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra, Australia. It doesn’t appear to be 100% correct restoration, but certainly looks in great shape. Photobombing to the left appears to be a Jeepster Commando.
This collection of motor cars is changed two to three times a year to keep the museum interesting. So, there’s not guarantee this jeep will be there during your visit.
1944 W-O Assembly Plant Nurse w/Pills on eBay
Marc found this interesting photo. The caption explains that a nurse is handing out a pill to help prevent colds. Anyone know what the pills might be?
The information reads: FATAL TO FLU — A pill a day keeps the flu away! That’s the theory behind a cold-prevention campaign now being carried on among workers at Willys-Overland Motors, where the use of special immunization tablets have reduce colds by 80 percent and checked absenteeism. Here, a plant nurse passes the tablets out among “Jeep” girls on the company’s assembly line.
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Wind up Fire Brigade Jeep
This looks like a neat old toy.
“From warehouse find: super nice and now rare sturdy tinplate Fire Brigade Jeep with trailer.
The toy is completely made of thick tinplate, except for the figures, fire hose and ladders. It has a total length of 10½” (270 mm).
The toy was made by the small firm of Joyax of France, between 1953 and 1978.
The toy is in mint condition but has some minimal production traces.
It has a classic wire spring mechanism and in it comes in its absolutely stunning box. Please check the 4th picture where you can see that the manufacturer used recycled tin to produce these toys. The part of the text visible relates to a battery ;)”
A Honeymoon GPW
Here’s a short, but neat story about a Navy GPW purchased by a woman following WWII.
Photo of Hamilton, Bermuda, FC-170 Lighting Unit
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
How about this cool photo of a Fire Brigade lighting unit from Hamilton, Bermuda?
“Up for Auction is one color slide of Hamilton Bermuda 1960s Jeep FC170 4WD Light unit Copyright retained byphotographer.”
Photos of Bantam BRC-40 on eBay
Marc discovered these photos. One has a nice shot of the hood number (W-2016482)
“Photo taken by unnamed soldier, from his 1941 & early 1942 WWII Camp Polk photo album.”
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Touring a Philippine Jeepney Factory
If you live in or are visiting the Philippines, you might consider dropping by the Sarao Jeepney Factory in Las Pinas, Philippines. Started by Leandro Sarao, the company has been building jeepneys since 1953. The factory is open to the public. There’s a short description about the place from the Trail of Asia travel blog.
Las Pinas is south of Manila. If you are north of Manila, you might check out M.D. Juan, which is in Caloocan City.
A Jiffy Jeep Performance
Uploaded in 2010, this disassemble/assemble of this ‘Jiffy Jeep’, unlike this competition video and this parade demonstration, shows the action from the front, giving a different view onto this unique performance.
A Utility Wagon Utilized
I was out shopping in Kennewick on Thursday when I ran across this hard working wagon. The owner must have been busy in the nearby Target Store. The carrier on top of the wagon held two ladders, rope, lights, and a tube.
CJ-2A at Desert Queen Ranch
Roy shared a link on Facebook’s Jeep Thing. It was part of a Desert Queen Ranch at Joshua Tree National Park. If you want to see the jeep in person make sure to get reservations, because you have to be part of a guided tour.
Here’s a neat link that shows a panorama which includes the jeep. Below is a partial photo from that panorama. It’s a perspective you don’t normally see.
WWII Jeep in China
This late 1940s(?) photo shows a Navy Shore-Patrol jeep leading a truck carrying a Seahawk through the streets of china. These planes are being shipped from Shanghai to Kiangwan Air Base.
http://www.combatreform.org/USNAVYINDANGER/seaplanefighters.htm
The O.E. Szekely and Associates Mobile APU Brochure
I’ve been polishing an article related to the O.E.Szekely and Associates Mobile Auxiliary Power Unit. One of the interesting things that this brochure from a late 1940s Willys Overland Equipment Book notes is that there are two types of Units. The “B” unit is designed for aircraft service and produces only DC power (28 1/2 volts), while the “C” unit produced DC and AC.
1962 Wagon Parkway Westville, OK **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000
(11/15/2013) This looks fine. Check out the back of this wagon. Is it possibly a traveller?
“1962 willys hot rod on a chevy blazer chassis with a chevy 350 engine and trans lots of chrome and aluminum on the engine has a/c and heating custom interior VERY NICE…$16,000.00 OR TRADE FOR NICE TOW TRUCK”
National Park Service Archive Aleutian Photos
Here’s a neat photo from the NPS archives which appears to show a GPW (based on the bumper) parked in front of a B-25H. This was possibly taken in the Aleutians somewhere.
http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?tagid=653&reinit=false&maxrows=20&startrow=101
Here’s a photo of Howard Erwin Rummel in front of a jeep from the same archives:
http://www.nps.gov/aleu/photosmultimedia/interview-rummel.htm
Still from the 1955 Movie “Jump Into Hell” on eBay
Never heard of the movie “Jump into Hell“.
“Jump Into Hell ’55 JACQUES SERNAS ARMY JEEP WAR GUNS RARE
This vintage original still shows a VERY RARE photo of JACQUES SERNAS (second soldier from the left) and other soldiers firing their guns from the cover of an ARMY JEEP.
Moviephoto from the movie: Jump Into Hell: The Gallant Stand At Dienbienphu
Year of the photo: 1955
Size of the photo: Approximately 8 x 10”