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1944 Photos of Jeeps In Mud

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These photos were published in the November 19, 1944, issue of the Evening Star. It sure was a mess over there at times!

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1947 “Seeing’s Believing” Ad

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This “Seeing’s Believing!” ad was published on July 06, 1947, in the Wilmington Morning Star. I wish all the scanned newspaper ads came out this clear.

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1946 Ad for the “Willys Mighty Farm Jeep”

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This ad for the Willys Mighty Farm Jeep and an associate demonstration was published in the Henderson, NC, Daily Dispatch on April 13, 1946.

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From the same newspaper earlier in the month (April 06) was this teaser for the demonstration:

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Stony Ridge Farms CJ-3A-Rescue

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This summer of 2018 video shows Josh, the Stoney Ridge Farmer out of North Carolina, pulling a family jeep out of a barn. The jeep hadn’t been driven in thirty years. There are more videos related to the jeep here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVGf64a6nqKhgR9eKCUY4A/search?query=jeep

 
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1942 Photos of Jeep Farm Tests

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This series of photos was published June 14, 1942, in the Evening Star. There’s also a post from 2015 that includes some similar photos. Becky Bergmann in a Ford GP was featured in several.

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1958 FC-170 Sells for $159,500

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This former SEMA FC sold for $159,500 at this year’s Scottsdale auction.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1958-JEEP-FC170-CUSTOM-SUV-227949

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“This 1958 Jeep FC170 was completely hand-built by the Daystar team in Phoenix, AZ. Hundreds of hours went into the building of this Jeep, and it was featured at the 2015 SEMA show. The combination of the all-terrain wheels and tires, and separate Mattracks 88 Series tracks, the vehicle can tackle any terrain on tires or treads. The custom body of the FC170 is protected by a beautiful 3-stage custom Metallic Viper Green paint accented with a pearlescent cream. The Daystar team did an outstanding job on the quality of finish, raw power and off-road prowess. It’s powered by a 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine backed by an automatic transmission. This Jeep is still in great condition to this day. Both wheels and tires, and Mattracks tracks are included in the sale.”

 
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1967 Monarch Back Blade Brochure on eBay

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Maury spotted this back blade brochure on Amazon that neither of us had seen. It includes a detailed schematic of the unit.

View all the information on Amazon

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‘Metal Shaper’ Has Items For Sale

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Brian’s got some items for sale in the video below. You willy likely recognize him as Metal Shaper on Youtube. He’s been doing regular videos over the past two years and, as usual, his work is great. You can view his entire video list here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHDVml1xugLuj0oi384tEQ/videos

 
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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

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There are a bunch of jeep-snow pics on eBay, so thought I’d share an array of them given that a number of you got hit with snow in the last few days.

  1. Color Photo of CJ-2A in Snow (looks like a lefty, but the photo is reversed):
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  2. Modified Jeep in the Snow (photo from Bulgaria):
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  3. Photo from Washington State with a CJ-2A (The woman in the driver’s window looks ghostly):
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  4. MB/GPW Dragging Sled(?) in the Snow: 
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  5. 1962 CJ-5 Photo:
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  6. 1954 Champion Spark Plug Ad with CJ-2A:
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  7. Classis (and reproduction photo) from WWII:
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  8. 1962 Meyer Postcard (Meyer top and plow):
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  9. 1950/51 Delivery Sedan with 4WD:
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  10. Looks like there was a lot of snow, given how much is still on the wagon’s fenders:
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  11. Jeep Wagoneer Ad with Snow (Wife will be safer): 
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Meyer Snow Plow on FC-150 Brochure

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I don’t think I’ve run across this brochure before.

“Equipment Brochure – Meyer Products Inc., Cleveland, Ohio – Snow Plows and the exclusive Electrolift for Jeep Vehicles – Fact Sheet / Model Recommendations for Jeep Vehicles – English language – 3 Colour – 4 pages – approx. 11 x 8.5 inch sized page – Code: Form No. 3-118; undated, likely dates to approx. 1960’s – Light wear, very good condition, 3-hole punched (no impairment of text).

Includes Black & White photos of various models of plows and angle dozer on Jeep Universal, 4WD Station Wagon, Truck and FC-170 Forward Control.”

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