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Louis Marx 1953 Home Video

• CATEGORIES: Features, toys, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Apparently, Toy King Louis Marx not only made toy jeeps, but also owned a jeep he used to cut his lawn. In this unusual home video being auctioned on eBay, it apparently shows him driving a Lefty CJ-2A with some kind of mower or cutter behind it.

“We are proud to offer:
“The Marx of History” a home birthday movie made for toymaker Louis Marx by his family in 1953.
This lot consists of :
One 16mm film on to 2 rolls
Run time: circa one hour
Type: black and white, silent
Recently found in the archives of Academy Award winning producer Jerry Fairbanks one 16mm home movie for the 1953 birthday of Toy King Louis Marx. This black and white silent work print of the Hollywood producer appears to be the only surviving copy of this 1953 film.
The film is in good condition with moderate signs of use.
By all appearance mostly filmed on the grounds of the Scarsdale Estate and Mansion, this film shows the luxurious life style enjoyed by the family of the at the time largest Toymaker in the World.
This film was put together by his family as a birthday gift to Louis Marx on the occasion of his 57 birthday in 1953.”

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Bear Lake County Jeep Patrol Patch **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

We can add Bear Lake County, Idaho, to the list of Jeep Patrol or Jeep Posse groups.

“Vintage Bear Lake County Idaho Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol Patch

This is a vintage Bear Lake County, Idaho Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol Patch. The patch measures 4 3/8 inches in height by 3 5/8 inches in width. The patch is unused, shows medium wear and is in good condition.

Shipping is $.80 Will combine shipping with other items.”

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Christmas and Holiday Cards from Roberto Flores

• CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Below is one of Robert’s holiday cards.  You can see all his holiday cards here and check out other items by him at zazzle.com.

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M-151A2 Rebuild in Vietnam

• CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, M-151 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Roberto forwarded this link that appears to show the rebuilding of a wrecked M-151A2. My vietnamese is pretty weak (ok, non existent), so I have no idea what the thread’s text says.

View all the pictures here

Before the rebuild:

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Rebuild completed:

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Dress Up Your Jeep to Win Over at Walck’s

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Walck’s is sponsoring a “Dress Up Your Jeep” contest.  There are three prizes, with first place winning up to $250.  You have until December 24th to submit pictures to their Facebook page.

Learn more here:  http://blog.willysjeepguide.com/dress-up-your-jeep-to-win/

 
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1960 Amco Bush Bog Harrow Brochure

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I’ve seen a black and white version of this from 1955 (which is listed on eBay starting at $2.99
), but not the color one like I show below.

“original Part Color Sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 3 File Holes At Left Edge , Includes Price List , 8.5 x 11 , 3 File Holes At Left Edge , Alexander Reversible Brush And Bog Harrows.”

View all the information on eBay

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1957 FC-150 German Catalog on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, FC150-FC170-M677, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This is a unique item.

“Item Description: Original 1957 New introduction Jeep FC-150 Forward Control Cab Over Engine fold-out brochure. German language. Measures 11″X8.5.” Excellent condition. Rare.”

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Salem Jeep Club Plaque **SOLD**

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UPDATE II: Sold, was on eBay.

UPDATE:  Two of the three facts I got from the internet were wrong (imagine that, lol), the date it started and the fact it was no longer around. Thanks to Greg for updating us! This plaque was listed on eBay.

Greg wrote, “My name is Greg Peters, President of the Salem Jeep Club. The Salem Jeep Club was started in 1964, and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association in 1965, and are still members to this day. Our club at this time has four member families. In our heyday when everyone was racing, we were in excess of thirty families. At this time, we are somewhat active in fighting land closures, and “anti-access” groups. The club has participated for many years in PNW activities. The placque should have a stamped number on it somewhere, thereby identifying the club member it was assigned to.

This placque was supposed to be returned to the Salem Jeep Club upon termination of membership. This is the property of the Salem Jeep Club, and should never under any circumstances be sold. just for information purposes. The T P shown on the teepee was a way of honoring our sponsor “Taggessell Pontiac” and Jeep in Salem, OR..

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Levi Edition Salesman Dealership Folder on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, CJ5, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Anyone know if this is the real deal?  I’ve never seen one of these.

“This is a NOS dealership Jeep Levi edition salesman folder. This came in a folder from a file drawer if a closed down AMC Jeep dealership. New never used piece. 12 1/2 X 16 1/2”

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Several Willys Export Corp Brochures in Australia on eBay

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This is being sold in Australia.  See link.

“#1 ORIGINAL WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP FIRE ENGINE. SALES BROCHURE. USA EXPORT EDITION. CLEARLY A RARE PUBLICATION.

4 PAGES PAGES. ORIGINAL PUBLICATION. BROCHURE IS EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR AGE AS PER PHOTOS.

THE BROCHURE IN THE PHOTOS IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE.

THESE HAVE BEEN IN A FAMILY COLLECTION SINCE NEW. TIME TO SELL DOWN COLLECTION.”

View all the information on eBay

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This is an early Willys Export Corp truck brochure on eBay

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This is a Willys Export Corp wagon brochure on eBay

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1963 Meyer Snow Plow Brochure on eBay

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Here’s a good Meyer Snow Plow brochure.

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Service Men’s Dairy Protesters Sporting VECs

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Buz found this photograph in a Detroit forum archive while searching for something else  You have to scroll half way down to see the picture.  The CJ-2A in the rear is a VEC.  I can’t quite tell about the one in front.

http://atdetroit.net/forum/messages/6790/74900.html?1168097409

 
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Acme Jeep Identification Chart Poster on eBay

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This is cool.  Anyone make reprints of this?

“This is a vintage 23×29 inch Acme Jeep Identification Chart poster.It was original folded so it still has the fold creases but has since been rolled and will come rolled.It has some wear but is still intacxt with no pieces missing or major tears.”

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1950s Roy Rogers Do-It-Yourself Fix it Chuck Wagon eBay

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Fun!

“A Vintage 1950s Ideal Roy Rogers Fix-It Chuck Wagon & Jeep in the Original Box. Set in near complete. Contents and condition are as follows: the box, measuring about 24 inches by 8 inches by 4 ½ inches, is in nice condition with a little warping on the lid and some water stains at various places. The chuck wagon, jeep and all figures and accessories are in excellent undamaged condition (the right front wheel has a hairline crack that runs halfway through it, but you can barely see it and it work fine). Please see photo for contents of lot—accessories look complete except there is no triangle or bar for the jack. The rear tail gate, which has some fragile clasps, is undamaged and does fold down. Please see photos for condition and also ask questions if anything is unclear.”

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1946 Benjamin Franklin Hotel Menu (CJ-2A), TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was on eBay.

This is a 1946 Menu from the Benjamin Franklin Hotel that has jeeps on it. Here’s another one.

“A Dinner Menu from the Coral Cafe in the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from January 6, 1946 . The cover of the menu features one of series of paintings of the JEEP. This is BORN IN WAR by James Sessions for the Willys Overland Motors, the builders of the Jeep. The menu is in fine condition, has been folded. Measures about 9″ x 12″ when closed.”

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Just a Few Updates Tonight

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Just a few updates tonight.  We’ve been busy with VA appointments the past three days.  The first one (likely torn meniscus) in Ann’s bad knee (which has been bad ever since her ‘boom’) gave out while changing cashier lines at Target (who would have thought Target was so dangerous)!.  The other two were scheduled dental stuff, with the 2nd being mouth surgery today.  It’s not been a fun three days for her! So, think happy thoughts and, hopefully, the VA will finally decide to get her the new knee she’s been waiting for ever since the bombing sent glass tearing through her right knee.

Here she is on Sunday night at the emergency room as she and I listened while two nurses debated whether patients are supposed to be held for 15 minutes after a they receive a shot (to make sure there are no reactions to it) or a couple hours. Apparently, they only have to wait 15 minutes, but the one nurse had been holding people for a couple hours.

 
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Fiberglass Flattie Woodland, WA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Features • TAGS: , , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I’ve seen additional pictures of this.  It is a well built flattie!

“WILLYS cj3a. Bobcat glass body, stainless fender’s, grill, tail gate. Postal Jeep frame, high pinion 44’s front & rear, locker’s front & rear, disc both ends. ,RSJ power streeing box, 350 Engine, top loader 4sp, holley carb & intake. HEI, march pulley’s, on board air, stainless fan shroud, 18gal stainless fuel tank, polished aluminum roll bar incorporated into the frame. Vintage gauge’s, clutch & brake & heater all by vintage. Heater and defrost built in to roll bar,. Billet wheel & steering colum. This Willys drives like new…”

 
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1943 “Woodie” Wagon Goldalming, Surrey, UK **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual, Wood bodies • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: This has been rebuilt. See this post.

Vince spotted this unique bit of jeep history. It is beautiful! For us history nuts the seller has included some helpful information, too.

“1943 Willys Jeep “Woodie” Stationwagon. Purchased by Willenhall Coachcraft in 1947 from Military surplus sale. Converted to current condition and sold to the Earl of Shewsbury in June 1948.

It was sold in 1961 to Victoria Garage in Stoke on Trent, who then sold it to a Harry Hughs of the same town and then it later changed hands to an AD Broom of Norwich, where it laid in a shed which then became derelict.

In late 2004, the jeep was finally discovered by Fred Smith, a very prominent and recognised Jeep collector, who sold it to the current owner for restoration in 2005.

It has undergone a very thorough restoration, including complete remanufacture of all woodwork, back to the exact specification matching the original condition it left Willenhall Coachcraft in 1948.

There were 95 conversions of this type carried out by Willenhall, and this is the last known example, making it extremely rare indeed.

All woodwork, engine, chassis and fabrication was carried out by the current owner. Paintwork by Andy House Body Repairs of Liphook, Hampshire. Chrome by SilvaBronz of Alton, Hampshire. Trim by Jeff Mussell and Son, Godalming, Surrey.

The jeep is being sold as new since being restored by myself. V5 present, taxed, MOT’d. Registered with the plate now on 125 YUP.

Included in the sale of this vehicle is as follows:
· Photographic history of restoration
· Buff logbook (dating back to first registration)
· Photography of original vehicle and Willenhall Coachcraft History by Archie Templeton-Dick, Historian.
More photos of the jeep and the restoration can be found on Universal Jeep Supplies’ facebook page.

The number plate, NRF 9 is not included with the sale but im offering this for £10,000 separately.”

 

 
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Craig’s Pic of the Week

• CATEGORIES: Craigs Pic of the Week, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig from the FCConnection has offered to send a few non-FC pics our way from old editions of Jeep News and Willys News. After a minute of great deliberation and exhaustive thinking, I decided to call his weekly feature ‘Craig’s Pic of the Week’. Brilliant, yeah? Today’s pic comes from a 1964 issue of Jeep News.

In March of 2012, Mike was trying to track down the one pictured here.  It sure looks like it could have been one of the trucks shown above.

 
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Louver Maker from 1962 JC Whitney Ad

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Steve spotted this ad for those do-it-yourselfers who wanted to add louvers to their hoods called the FORM-A-LOUVER.  I still haven’t found an advertisement for aftermarket louvered flatfender hoods.  Maybe they were all custom made?

 
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Hallmark Jeep Ornament

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Rob forwarded me a pic of his Hallmark jeep ornament.  I found one just like it on eBay.

If you have an interesting jeep ornament, take a picture of it and send it to me (d@ewillys.com)

 
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Czech Army Field Kitchen **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, trailer This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I cannot attest to the accuracy of the seller’s claims, but a kitchen on wheels is always a hit with me!

“Original Czech Army field kitchen. This one has been fully restored to working condition. Has been converted to propane burners, new receiver, new wiring and lights. Made to tow out to the field and cook lots of grub for the troops. Has a gasoline burner that heats the 2 rear pots. The third pot can be used to keep the food warm.”

 
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1945 GMC Air Compressor and Sandblast Truck on eBay

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This is such an oddball, that I thought if it was military, someone might see value in it.

“Here we have for your bidding pleasure is a 1945 GMC Military Truck equipped with an original Leroi Air Compresser unit and a sandblast pot, we were told from a person who has had some knowledge of older military trucks that there were just under 1100 of these units built for the war and they were used in the construction and maintenance of bridges during that time. As far as we know the truck is all original as it was made and as we were also told that they where constructed between the years of 1940 to 1942, we do have the original books for the aircompresser unit and some other literature pertaining to the truck itself, it has been sitting for about 7 years and we were told by the facility we received it from that it was in running condition at that time, as of right now you are buying it not operable, as one can see by the pictures it is all complete including the front winch, all tires are in fair shape, we have filled the front tire up that was flat in the pictures and it has held air for a couple of weeks now, this truck we feel is very rare find and how many are really left?? We do have a transferable registration, we can also load on any truck or trailer that one may have. If any one has any questions please do not hesitate to call 315-635-9981 and we will answer and or return all calls, cash upon pickup or bank wire transfer is the only means of payment we will accept so thank you for looking and good luck!!”

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Clowning Around in Hawaii

• CATEGORIES: Features, MB, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This photo was at a Pacific History site, though it isn’t clear to me whose site this actually is.  The picture was part of a Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper and likely was taken in 1946. According to the caption, “Seems someone wrote in and complained that the newspaper photographer’s Jeep looked “like it belonged in a circus,” so when the circus actually came to town, the photographer obliged. Note the chrome wheels, bumper and grill on this surplus GPW, and the fabric-wrapped steering wheel. I’d be willing to bet the body isn’t olive-drab any more. Suggestions? I’m guessing bright blue.”

http://www.pacifichistory.net/public_html/NEWSFILE/NEWSDEC2002.HTML

 
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More Clowning Around

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On January 7, 1953, Ringling Circus clown Paul Jerome posed for photographer Joseph Janny Steinmetz.  The reason for shooting a clown in a jeep on the beach is unknown; however, Steinmetz lived in Sarasota, FL, so maybe the location was convenient.  Both photos are from the State Archives of Florida.

Note the jeep has both bowholders and possibly a spare tire carrier on the driver’s side.

http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254325?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection

http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254326?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection