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Willy and Friends: Traveling Through the Seasons

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Don Estes wrote a followup to the book  Willy – The Little Jeep Who Wanted to Be a Fire Truck called WILLY AND FRIENDS Traveling through the Seasons: The continuing story of Willy the little fire jeep.  Both were illustrated by Eric Glass.

According to the Amazon description, “Join Willy the little fire jeep as he travels through four seasons of memorable adventures. Ride along with Willy and his old pal Blue, joined by their new friend Rebecca, as they journey through some unexpected sorrows and joys together.”

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FC Fire Jeep and a St Bernard

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig forwarded this picture of a St. Bernard that is about the size of an FC!

 
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Parkway Conversion Brochure on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

One of the arguments for the Parkway conversion is that the delivery wagon “can now be registered as a suburban vehicle, which grants it access to boulevards and other zoned sections where commercial vehicles are not allowed.”

Anyone know how restrictive this zoning was?

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1961 Howe Fire Apparatus Brochure on eBay

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Lots of specifications listed, as well as additional equipment options.

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Service Station Brochure on eBay

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Here’s a brochure targeted at Service Stations.  It is 8.5 x 3.5 Folded , 17 x 10.5 Unfolded.

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1947 Brochure of CJ-2As and Planes on eBay

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Here’s an add from the 1947 issue of Time Magazine showing two different jeeps involved with airplanes.  There is a reference to National Skyway Freight Corp and the “Flying Tigers”.

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A Delivery of DJ-3As

• CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

David sent this image showing a delivery of DJ-3As.  It was printed in “Willys News” in January, 1957.  I need to get my hands on some more copies of Willys News.

 
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1948 Military Police Photo from Germany on eBay

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This is an unusual photo that shows MP jeeps parked in Oberammergau, Germany.

“1948 photo US Military M.P. Willys jeeps in Oberammergau Germany along with other Trucks The Photo has been handled a lot threw out the years but will still look great in a frame.”

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1955 Service Truck Body Borchure

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Here’s a neat brochure.  I can not remember running across one of these installed on a truck for sale.

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1958 DJ-3A Photograph on eBay

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This was some type of Eastern Airlines DJ-3A.

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1958 TWA Photograph on eBay

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Here’s a staged photo fo a Trans World Airlines CJ-3B.

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1958 Airline Water Truck on eBay

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Here’s an unusual truck used by United Air Lines.

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Here’s a version of this truck from a different angle

 
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Airline Crew Wagon Photo on eBay

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Some photos looked staged, others look really staged.  I’d say this is the latter.

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Tour Jeeps in the San Juan Mtns of Colorado

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, videos • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

With the hot, humid Missouri weather melting him, Craig decided that thinking about jeeping in the Colorado mountains was a perfect diversion.  He forwarded some pics and videos so we could join his diversion.

 
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The Owl Head Truck Show in Maine

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Last weekend Steve and his wife Bonnie dropped by the Owl Head Truck Show in Maine.   Bonnie took some pictures for us.  Thanks for sharing!

Here’s a great old service station jeep:

Here’s a restored MB (?):

 
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Mexico’s Tourist Patrol Service

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Bruce uncovered this unusual reference to Mexico’s Tourist Patrol Service.  I believe this group is also referred to as the Angeles Verdes (Green Angels).  According to a 2003 book, the Patrol Service still exists; However, I’ve been fortunate enough not to have had to need it.  I tried to find some historical photographs showing jeeps, but didn’t have any luck.

 
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1958 CJ-6 (?) Airplane Lavatory Jeep Photos on eBay

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Here are several photos of a Lavatory Jeep.  I wonder how many of these were made?  You can read more about this and other Aircraft Ground Support at the CJ-3B Page.

Here’s a link to this one:

Here’s another link:

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View information about this photo here

And a view from the top

 
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1957 DJ-3A Chesterfield, VA eBay

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The outside looks a little rough, but the inside looks good. It’s an ex-fire chief jeep.

“1957 jeep dj3a.left hand drive ex fire chief car runs good mechanicaly VGC body GC top VGC floor VGC minimal rust through NEW:brake shoes wheel cyl master cyl hoses steel lines F&R axle seals motor & trans mounts V regulator frt tires tune up oil lines steel gas lines fuel pump radiator hoses heater hoses & core floor mat seat belts.REBUILT:steering box carb 12V generator.”

 
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Civil Defense Helmet Kuna, ID $100

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Here’s an example of a Civil Defense Helmet, perfect for a civil defense jeep.

“This a cool piece and still has its liner. I thought it was from the 20’s but was told its from the 50’s.  Either way its cool for the collector. Asking $100 obo or trade for vw bug parts, willys wagon parts, guns.  call or text or email add 208-371-zero-eight-two-six”

http://boise.craigslist.org/atq/3085351225.html

 
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1968 CJ-5 Backhoe Dually Biddeford, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“This a 1968 Jeep six wheel /Backhoe very rare and super heavy duty
the floors are rusting and will need work the rest of the jeep has its
spots but where it counts under neath it has surface rust but the truck
is amazing and runs great the Backhoe works and digs great the jeep also has
down riggers that lift the back end up of the ground and the front has a Dozzer/
backfill blade mounted with a shoulder mount

The Jeep is located in Biddeford Maine and very close to I95
storage is not a problem and will provide any help needed
to ship all at buyers cost”

 

 
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1964 FC-170 DRW? Sacramento, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.

This looks to be an old FC Fire Jeep.  There doesn’t appear to be any fire equipment with it.

“1964 Willys/Kaiser Jeep FC 170 DRW 1 ton truck this is a one in a million find at a fair price. I have too many projects and no time or money to complete them. My loss is your gain! This is a very rare and difficult vehicle to find with a clear title. It is not running but is ready to restore. MUST SELL $1850.00 O/BO”

 
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Wagon Rescue Truck Advertisement

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Jon forwarded me some ads I hadn’t run across.  Here’s an interesting one for the wagon rescue trucks.

 
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Possible M-170 Top?? Rapid City, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $200

(06/18/2012) Well, the price is right.  Now, what does it fit?

“6′ wide by 11′ long has all hardware intact zippers, fasteners, etc
2 windows, one has small crack in plastic, one of the zippers may need a little adjustment, and the color is a bit faded on the red
probably fits a Willys”

 
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Battery Service Jeep CJ-2A Ad

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This ad was produced in 1947.  Was that big bumper part of a service package of some kind?  I’m surprised to see it appear in an ad.

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1952 Fire Jeep M-38A1 Melrose, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

” This beauty has been completely re-painted in hunter green exterior with green & black interior.  4 wheel drive, pump. Perfect for campground security or fire prevention. Purchased from local fire department & converted for private fire prevention. Runs good, lights & siren. We are selling for another party. Runs & drives good. Has many upgrades. Will answer questions to best of ability.  Unit sold complete with fire pump & 75 gallon water tank, hose & one nozzle.”