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1966 Photo of M-38A1 w/ Mine Detector on eBay

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This M-38A1 press photo with a mine detector made it into a lot of newspapers. Here’s an example from the April 20, 1966, issue of the Crowley Post-Signal out of Crowley, Louisiana:

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“1966 Press Photo U.S. Army jeep mounted mine detector shown in St. Louis. This is an original press photo. St. Louis: New mobile mine detector perfected for Vietnam will allow the jeep mounted detector to clear 6 foot path at speeds from 10 to 1 mph depending on terrain. The transistorized probe is counterbalanced by large spring in front of jeep to prevent the wheels of the device from exerting enough pressure to set off a mine. On detection of mine the device automatically brakes and declutches the jeep. The mine detector was demonstrated at United States Army Mobility Equipment Center in St. Louis 4/19.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 04-19-1966.”

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2 8″-Long Wooden Jeeps on eBay

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This pair of wood jeeps has a buy-it-now price of $27, plus $8.25 shipping. They are stamped 2013, so they aren’t very old.

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“High Quality, Handcrafted Wood Jeep. These are vintage style toys. No metal was used to make the Jeeps. They are crafted with wood and glue only. The wood varies but pine and alder were primary used. The wheels turn and the windshield goes up and down. Each Jeep measures approximately 8″ x 4″ x 2.75″.”

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Wood CJ-5 Jeep with Trailer on eBay

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Here’s another wood jeep, this time sold with a trailer.

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“Handcrafted Wood Jeep with Trailer. No metal was used in making these items and stay true to the vintage style toys that inspired them. The wood varies but pine and alder were primarily used. The wheels turn and the windshield goes up and down. The Jeep measures approximately 8″x 4″x 2 3/4″. The trailer measures approximately 8 1/4″x1 3/4″x3 1/2″.”

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1972 Raleigh Cigarette Ad with a MB/GPW? on eBay

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UPDATE. Another one of these ads is on eBay. The image is from a 2012 post.

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“Original
Magazine Print Ad
Approx. 9 x 11_inch
Satisfaction Guarantee
I will make right any wrong
I ship every day”

 
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1948 Article on Utah Reserve Training Center’s Rescue Jeep

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This February 29, 1948, article in the Salt Lake Tribune describes Utah Reserve Train Center’s rescue jeep, describing how it works with the new mobile radar truck.

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1969 Photo of Albany Rescue Jeep on eBay

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I couldn’t locate a corresponding photo of this in a newspaper. The rig looks interesting.

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“1969 Press Photo Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. This is an original press photo. Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. Police garage. Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 08-07-1969.

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Highland Auto and Truck Supply Folding Knife on eBay

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This is a unique folding knife for a former parts supply company. I couldn’t locate the company after a quick Google search.

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“Vintage Folding Knife Military Jeep & Truck Parts Advertising Japan Great Graphi. Condition is “Used”.”

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Clark County Jeep Posse Patch **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $27.00.

Probably not many of these around.

“Vintage Las Vegas Nevada Sheriffs Clark County Jeep Posse Patch. Condition is “New”. Patch has not been used or attached to clothing. Background is brown and the embroidery is gold/yellow. Approximate patch dimensions: 4 3/4″ high x 4″ wide. It appears the Jeep Posse was an all volunteer unit under the Sheriff’s Office direction from 1952 into the early 1980’s when it was disbanded.”

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CJ-5ish Key Chain Puzzle on eBay

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Here’s an unusual item. Starting bid is $10, with $10 shipping from Canada.

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“This key chain came from our family run smoke shop that was closed in 1959 & stored ever since in a smoke free home in temperature controlled environment. Comes complete with original instruction card”

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Rockford PTO for Water Pumps and Other Devices Longmont, CO $250

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Here’s a unique item.

https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/platteville-rockford-pto-willys-pta-5852/7235780013.html

“Good Working Rockford PTO Model # PTA 5852
Was on a Willys L head engine running a pump . I believe it fits all early Willys flathead and L heads along with continental engines and a bunch of other industrial 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Clutches are like new ring gears are really nice. Good to run sawmill generator pumps etc.”

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Steve McQueen and CJ-5 Photos

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Steve shared this link to an article on Con-Ferr, which also had links to the McQueen archive. (I thought I had shared this archive of Steve McQueen and his CJ-5 Super Jeep at some earlier point, but it appears I hadn’t.) There are more details and pics of the build in the 1970 Con-Ferr Catalog… See pages 48-51 on this post: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/10/02/1970-con-ferr-catalog-pages-43-96/

Here’s the article from Steve: https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/08/con-ferr-incorporated-in-burbank-made.html

Here’s the McQueen album: https://archiveimages.com/licensing/public-gallery.php?id=441&pageNum_rsImages=7

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Steve McQueen and the CJ-5 Super Jeep from Con-Ferr.

 

 
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LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler $49.99

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Bill shared the news that Jeep and Lego have partnered ups ro a LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler. It will be available Jan. 1, 2021. With 665 parts, it will take some time to assembler.

https://www.wtol.com/article/life/shopping/lego-jeep-partner-up-and-launch-wrangler-rubicon-lego-model/512-21b35963-401c-4e35-a88d-55ed2ccf798e

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-42122

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The “Very Mobile” Bath and Laundry Unit

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(Originally Posted October 21, 2010): It’s easy to forget about the logistical challenges faced by the military to cover simple needs of the military. Showering in the field is one such example. A New Zealand-focused site has a page on the history of mobile laundry and baths from 1914-1990. Canada also had similar mobile services. How frequently such services actually appeared in the field is less clear to me, especially given the lack of photos of this equipment.

Back in 2010 I came upon the model below, which appeared on a new defunct website. The site showed how the builder created the model mobile bath.

The builder, Dave, had based his model on the picture below. In his post, he notes that the Jeep “was stationed in  Germany in 1945 with the 2nd Battalion, The Kensingtons, 49th Division, Transport Centre, Iserlohn, Ruhr“.

This 1954 example out of France shows a mobile laundry unit of some type. This photo (page from book?) is for sale on eBay. The auction title is “Jeep transport laundry collective”.

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Kaiser Willys Guard Badge on eBay

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Maury spotted this unusual item. It’s pretty small. The starting bid price is $50. I’m not sure what the value should be; the seller isn’t all the sure either.

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“Here we have an original ~ “OBSOLETE” VINTAGE KAISER-WILLYS GUARD HAT BADGE ~ that was recently acquired out of a Toledo, Ohio estate. I would imagine that this is a fairly hard badge to find. We could not find any other examples like it for sale. It measures approximately 1 7/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide. The over all condition is pretty decent with a few scratches from age and use and it does not have the little nut that screws on to hold it to the hat.  Original untouched as found condition. Would make for a nice addition to any advanced collection.”

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Upgraded L/F-134 Engine Mounts $59.99

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Thanks to Aaron for alerting me about these engine mounts. Ian Liljeblad, the builder of Big Willy, sells these L-head and F-head 134 engine-mount upgrades. They look like a good idea to me.

https://bigwillyjeep.com/product/hd-motor-mounts-1941-1971-jeep-willys-mb-cj2a-cj3a-cj3b-cj5-and-ford-gpw/

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Johnny Lightening Pearl Harbor Day of Infamy Toy Navy Jeep on eBay

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This toy seems appropriate for today. Thanks to Mark for forwarding it.

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1953 Metamet Parts Catalog

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This rare Metamet catalog came from the UK via eBay. I had hoped there would be information and pics in side about the twelve different style of jeeps sold by Metamet, but this truly only covers the parts. The best part of this might be the back page, which lists the different jeeps. The catalog also has some well-done diagrams.

This is the cover:

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This is the back cover, which is slightly longer than the rest of the catalog. On the left is a list of the Metamet jeeps:

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Here’s the inside of the front cover, followed by the pages in order:

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FC-170 Smoke Ejector Photos

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Roger shared this color photo of a Chicago Fire Department FC-170 designed to eject smoke. It was posted to this Fire Engine Facebook group. This appears to be engine #1.chicago-fc-color-photo-smoke-ejector

A similar black and white photo was printed in the February 1969 issue of Popular Science. This appears to be engine #2.

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1952-1963 Wagon & Pickup Parts, Accessories, & Bulletin Manual on eBay

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This collection of literature also includes some J-Series documents as well. It’s hard to tell if this is mostly just a manual or a large number of Bulletins.

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“Willys Jeep Dealer Manual 1952-1963 Parts & Accessories & Bulletins.”

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2 CJ-5 Smokey Saucers on eBay

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These look like the same type of saucers that I got off ebay a couple months ago.

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“Up for sale is a PAIR of new old stock, in the box Willys Jeep CJ5 coasters (possibly ashtrays or small plates).  They are in perfect, brand new never used condition, but the box has some water staining on the corner of it.  There are no identifying marks that show a manufacturer on them, but they certainly are vintage, most likely from the 1950’s.  I’m assuming they were some sort of dealer or manufacturer promotional item.  They show a detailed picture of a light green colored Willys Jeep CJ5 on smoked colored glass and they measure about 4-1/2″ in diameter.”

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Black Bear Road Story on Hemmings

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Bill shared this link from Hemmings published today showing jeeps going over Black Bear Road.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/06/these-jeepers-make-black-bear-road-the-most-dangerous-road-in-the-country-seem-like-a-sunday-drive

 
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Just a Few Updates for Sunday

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Just a few updates for Sunday. Regular updates Monday, including a post about an original Metamet catalog.

 
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1964-65 FC-170 Fire(?) Jeep at New York City World’s Fair

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Mark shared a link to this great photo of a Fire or Special Utility FC-170 working at the New York City World’s Fair in 1964-1965. The photo can be found here.

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Free-Lock Hubs on eBay

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UPDATE: These Free-Lock hubs are still available.

(11/18/2020) This ebay ad for Free-Lock hubs provides the most detailed pics I have for this version of the hub. These are 27 spline, which means they were produced after 1972? If that’s the case, then for some reason the Free-Lock brand that was abandoned circa 1959 was resurected for these hubs.

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“Vintage Free-Lock Locking Hubs Jeep CJ CJ5 27 Spline – Warn 9062 – 27 Spline (Wanted: new old stock locking hubs in small or large quantities)
Used
Engage and disengage properly
Same application as Warn 9062
Heavy duty hubs
6 Bolt
27 Spline”

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1946 CJ-2A JeepRod Elgin, IL **SOLD*

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Thanks to Mike for sharing this detailed, interesting jeep rod. The grille redesign seems particularly creative.

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“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A “WILLYS FURY” Completely custom, all hand-made, all steel! Absolutely one of a kind!
New build, just finished!
Professionally built, 36 years of experience
Custom grill
Metal skeletal hands on steering fenders
350 Chevy small block service block, rebuilt, no miles
350 turbo trans with a shift kit
400 horsepower
Ford 8.8 differential
Baffled pipes
Custom made frame
Mickey Thompson tires, 15″ wide by 29″ tall rears, 8″ wide fronts
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