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Oct. 1944 Pop Mechanics Sidewalk Jeep Instructions

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The October 1944 issue of Popular Mechanics included instructions for building a “Sidewalk” jeep for kids (pgs 105-108). It also included on page six this image of an MB turned into a fire jeep.

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Now, for “Coasting in a Sidewalk Jeep”:

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Willys Dealership Sign in Moab, Utah

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Paul was browsing Facebook when he ran across this image from Moab, Utah, on the Canyon County Zephyr FB group page that includes this early 1950s Willys dealership sign (left side of image). You can see this sign in this 1952 signage brochure (WO11): http://www.ewillys.com/2021/02/13/1952-willys-signage-brochure/

There are some ads by this entity on Newspapers.com, but you’ll need a subscription to see them.

 
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June 1962 Jeep News

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This eight-page issue published for June of 1962 starts with the movie Hatari! Pages two and three are all about dealers (and some love for Tornado engines). Most of pages four through seven cover more Hatari info. Page eight highlights the seventh annual Truth or Consequences (NM) ‘Jeep’ Derby. I plan to go back at some point and figure out when the ‘Jeep’ News began covering club and race information. At some point during the late 1950s – early 1960s the notion of jeeps as “fun”, rather than just utility workhorses, enters both the ‘Jeep’ news and Jeep’s advertising. I’m want to learn more about that subtle shift.

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Slides of Wagon and Travel Trailer from 1959-1963

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These four slides on eBay show a wagon that pulled two different travel trailers over four years.

1959 Jan – 35mm Slide 1950s Willys Jeep Utility Wagon & Travel Trailer:
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1960 – 35mm Slide Two 1950s Willys Jeep Utility Wagons & Aristocrat Travel Trailer:
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1960 Nov – 35mm Slide 1950s Willys Jeep Utility Wagon & Aristocrat Travel Trailer:
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1963 Feb – 35mm Slide 1950s Willys Jeep Utility Wagon & Aristocrat Travel Trailer:
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Testimonial: Willys of Providence

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UPDATE: This was originally published November 03, 2013.

Here’s another testimonial, this time from Willys of Providence, Inc.

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