Kerry spotted these pics on a friend’s facebook page. They are part of the Fotos Antiquas de Medellin and may have come from this Facebook page.
Old Jeep Pics from Medellin, Colombia
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Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles Research Archives
A Fire Truck from Kvalsund, Norway kr45,000
April 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, International, Willys Trucks • TAGS: Nice, Stock.
Here’s a 1957 fire truck from Norway that is still in great shape. This jeep is located in the far north of Norway.
Here’s the Norwegian ad (click here to translate):
Veteran/brannbil fra 1957 selges pga plassmangel. Flott bil og samleobjekt for den interesserte. I 2011 ble den kjørt fra Sarpsborg til Hammerfest uten et feilslag, Har desverre ikke tatt bilder innvendig men di kommer om noen dager det er tank i bilen tror det er plast nyere rør og kuleventiler følger med en bensindrevet pumpe til å kjøre trykk fra tanken, det er slangetrommel i bilen og to sitteplasser helt bak samt hjelm fra den tiden…har også satt inn 3 brannslukkere fra 60/70 tallet av typen Nu Swift bak i bilen, det er også gammeltypen hampslanger både 2 1/2 ” og 1 1/2″ med nord kupplinger.
Har tatt bilder under bilen og det er ikke rust, startet forøvrig på første forsøk etter å ha stått ute sin første vinter. Har redusert prisen dersom hurtig avgjørelse på salg. Det er en 6 sylindra motor Flatsix Hurricane”
http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=34298230
Image from New Jersey State Police Museum
Steve discovered this image in the New Jersey State Police Museum archives. The museum was kind enough to allow us to publish it.
Steve rights, “I did some research with our museum staff and found this picture from 1951 of a state trooper driving a WW II Willys MB that had been converted for police use. Looks like it may have been used in rural areas as a sorta fire jeep. See the large fire extinguisher on the left fender skirt …. Coincidentally, one of our troopers (Trooper Joseph C. Walter Jr. #685) was killed in the line of duty in a motor vehicle accident on 9-7-52, I believe in that very same jeep.”
Willys Overland Panel Delivery Van (Going to Jesse’s)
April 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, FJ • TAGS: Package-Van.
UPDATE II: See the latest — The Van is headed West.
From August, 2011: Glenn recognized the Willys Van for sale. Even more impressive, he found a brochure for one! Well done! He bought the Sales Folder off eBay about a year and a half ago. Mfg. by Plaza Motors, Inc. Englewood, NJ and was Willys-Overland Factory Approved.
Based on the emails between Colin and Glenn, there were at least three groups of Willys-Overland Delivery Trucks produced:
1) One group was produced during or just prior to WWII (as seen below)
Here is a 1942 Panel Delivery Truck:
2) One group was produced during post WWII and pre 1950, which appears to include the Willys Van owned by Mike. The brochure provided by Glenn also appears to be related to this second group.
3) One group was produced between 1951 and 1953, based on these serial numbers.
The numbers below are for post 1950 FJs. This one appears to be a pre-1950 FJ. We are still awaiting a serial number.
1951 FJ 451 GC1 10001— none
1953 FJ 452 GC2 10001—10065 65 built
1954 FJ454 GC2 10001—10012 12 built
1946 CJ-2A Fire Jeep from Polo, Illinois
The Polo Fire Department’s Website has nice shots of their Fire Jeep online. According to the website, this is a “1946 Willys Jeep with front mount pump an pull behind water tank. This vehicle is used for small fires at the park and to try to hold ground until Polo Fire arrives on scene from some 6 miles away. They also use it to clean shelters and other structures in the spring.”
Fire Jeeps out of the Netherlands
April 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, International, Old Images • TAGS: Fire.
FEATURED JANUARY 2011
I was trying to locate some more interesting willys-related museums, but instead stumbled across the atlantic, landing in the Netherlands (back in time no less). The result were these 2 great images of old Fire Jeeps with extended rears and wonderful details. There are a few more smaller images of these jeeps at the Netherland focused website Brandweerforum. They have some other non-jeep firetrucks there as well.
A US Postal Willys Wagon image from the Smithsonian
FEATURED SEPTEMBER 2010
I didn’t know they made Willys postal right hand drive wagons! The Smithsonian’s Postal Museum Exhibit has some great images of early original vehicles used to deliver mail.
From the website, “In August 1953, the first postal jeeps rolled off the Willys Motors assembly line. The model, the first U.S. car in three decades to have right-hand drive, was soon being tested on postal routes around the country.
Carriers used these right-hand drive vehicles to save delivery time on their routes. They were able to more easily reach the mailbox without having to park and go around their cars, or reach over the passenger’s seat to deliver the mail.”
Good Humor Truck
UPDATE: This truck is now owned by Mike in Texas (this differs from the Mike who originally forwarded the information).
Mike forwarded these pictures of a Good Humor Ice Cream Truck in need of restoration.
Mike writes, “How about this for a unique Willys Jeep Vehicle: A Willys Jeep Good Humor Truck. There were a few of these running around NJ back in the 1960’s. A few years ago, I was able to track one down in PA. The owner was in the process of restoring it. As of last year, he had run out of time and money.”
A Couple Pedal Jeeps from the UK
I happened across these pedal cars tonight at an old classic car website: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/pedal-cars.htm. You can see other pedal cars at the CJ-3B Page: http://cj3b.info/Toys/ridingtoys.html
On a separate search I found a bunch of pedal cars for sale through http://www.prices4antiques.com . Unfortunately, you have to subscribe to find out the prices.
http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=16
(jeep dump truck) http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=32
(patrol jeep) http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=48
5 jeeps on this page: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=64
Fire ladder truck: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=96
Surrey Pedal Car: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=112
Here is a brand new jeep pedal car for sale out of the UK, but it is pricey: http://woodentops.coffeecup.com/viewitem.php?productid=1056
Yellowstone Howe Fire Truck
Until 1996, Yellowstone National Park had a 1960 Willys Truck with the Howe Fire Apparatus on duty. The NPS still owns the truck, but it is now stored in its historic vehicles collection. The vehicle collection is not open to the public, however the vehicles were filmed as part of a Discovery Channel segment on Hidden Yellowstone.
You can learn more about their firetruck here.
Howe FireTruck Article in Collectible Automobile Magazine eBay
This might be a good article. I tried to find the article online, but didn’t have any luck.
“This is an original magazine article carefully removed from COLLECTIBLE AUTOMOBILE magazine. This is a high quality production with high quality paper, without advertising. If you are familiar with this magazine, then you know its quality is considered the best in the industry. This is a 3, 4 or 5 page article under the heading of Collectible Commercial Vehicles.
To determine the approximate length of the article, look at the above photo. If you see 2 sheets it is probably 3 pages long. If you see 3 sheets, it will be probably be 4 pages or maybe 5 pages, and so forth..”
Air Police
Buz forwarded me an “Air Police” jeep for sale at eBay. Clearly there are some issues with this ‘restoration’. One choice I thought was strange was the “Air Police” label itself; but, then I started doing some research and found some references to Air Police Jeeps. If Ann weren’t sleeping so soundly beside me, I’d wake her up and ask her about Air Force Jeeps. Instead, I’ll let her sleep. You can see more jeeps and learn more about them through the links below:
This is the “Air Police” M-38 for sale on eBay:
Below are just some of the images I found:
1. http://defensorfortis.info/AP/2010/07/11/air-police-jeep-air-police-kid-and-polizei/
2. http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/photo/405090/tom-wilson-air-policenew-castle-delaware-family-ph
http://www.modellautos.miniatures.de/
The link for the picture below doesn’t work, but I was able to capture the image.
Toledo Lucas County Library
February 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Library Collections, Old Images • TAGS: Toledo-public-library.
These images came from the Toledo Lucas County Library. If you have some time, check them all out here.
http://images2.toledolibrary.org/getdcdata.asp?typesearch=keyword&key=jeep&B1=Search&how=cp
Jeep on Fire
Steve spotted this former police jeep in India on fire. Nothing safer for kids to do than beat on a burning vehicle. I’m sure the toxic fumes aren’t too bad . . .
http://www.latimes.com/search/la-0804-pin01,0,67270.photo
Jack Benny in Korea
Here’s a line-up of Military Police with Jack Benny in the front left jeep.
http://www.koreanwar.org/html/images/newsletters/Jack_Benny_Korea_1359.jpg
1957 CJ-3B Greensboro, NC **SOLD**
UPDATE: Sold for $7250.
Buz found this CJ-3B. It is supposed to have only 4288 miles.
” One (1) 1957 Willis Jeep. No title restriction. 4,288 actual miles. This vehicle starts and runs. Engine Condition: runs. No known repairs needed.Vehicle was removed from service on 12/04/02. Transmission: manual. Transmission Condition: operable. No known repairs needed. Drivetrain: 4 (four) wheel drive, condition unknown. Exterior: yellow, no cracked glass,minor scratches. Interior: black. Normal damage to seats,dashboard, and floor. No air condition. This vehicle has been kept in a building out of the weather elements since it was removed from service. Vehicle also has a snowplow attached. SOLD “AS IS”.”
Mail Jeeps from the Toledo Blade Website
How about these cool images I ran across tonight. http://www.toledoblade.com/gallery/Toledo-Magazine-History-of-Mail-Delivery
1960 CJ-6 Former Forest Service Jacksonville, Fl **SOLD**
UPDATE Was on eBay. **SOLD**
(12/06/2011) Sonny spotted this one. It looks nice. I wasn’t aware these jeeps had red dashes.
“1960 Willys CJ6 Iron duke 4cyl.. Runs great, starts right up,, Frame and floors are rust free, body is perfect except for a little surface on front right fender. Paint is original, Tires are brand new, wheels have been powder coated and carb rebuilt.
The inside is equipped as special order from government bars to separate front from back, red dash only done by Jeep for the forestry division.
This Willys has been in the same family for 40 years and stored indoors, was used the first 10 years as a US Forestry Division vehicle, the top came installed at dealership as ordered by Forestry, one of a kind and a true find..”
1958 FC-170 Firetruck Bay City, Mi $6000
December 16, 2011 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: Nice, Stock.
UPDATE: Still Available. Anyone tried contacting the seller recently? Is this real?
(06/08/2011)
“1958 Willy’s Jeep, 4 wheel, FC-170 Firetruck. Built by Valley Fire Truck, Bay City, MI. 1of 3 Made Rebuilt motor. Truck all ready to put back together. 2 cabs. Motor over $2300. Good Tires. Have over $10,000 invested, will take $6000 or trade! Owner 83 retiring, must sell! 989-239-1775”
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2754454646.html
1948 Tow Truck Newfield, NJ eBay
Sonny spotted this cool truck.
“1948 Willys Pick-Up Tow Truck, Bought new by local Jeep Dealer in 1948. I have the original title. 4-wheel drive, 3-speed trans, 3 winches, lock-out hubs. All original. Some surface rust, not bad. Been garaged for entire life. Runs well. NJ registration and clear NJ title. Truck is sold as is – buyer is responsible for shipping. Reserve the right to end the auction at anytime as it is for sale locally. Please email with any questions.”
1953 CJ-3B Fire Brigade from the Netherlands
Here’s a great CJ-3B Fire Jeep out of the Netherlands I found on Flickr. Note the heavy duty fenders. (for a look at a couple of old pictures of Fire Jeeps, check out this post )
“A 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B was part of the factory fire brigade at DE (Douwe Egberts) in Joure, Friesland. Together with its 1935 mobile pump, it wasn’t retired from stand-by duty till 2004! Now in a private collection.”
The pictures were taken by David Van Mill in 2007 at St. Nikolaasga, Friesland, NL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davydutchy/798736096/in/photostream/
1959 FC-170 Jaffrey, NH **SOLD**
November 25, 2011 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: Dump, Nice, Stock.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. This was located in Jaffrey, NH, but is now in Smithsburg, MD. However, the pictures are the same.
(08/20/2011) This looks in good condition.
“1959 Willys Jeep Forward Control FC 170. Very rare. 16000 original miles. Used originally as a fire truck. Converted to a dump truck with dual exhaust by high school auto body program. Dual pistons under dump. Can lift a load. Truck has no rust, has sandblasted and painted frame. 4 speed transmission and completely rebuilt engine. Truck can haul like wild. Needs bumper and wipers attached. Only selling because I have problems with knees and hips and have a lot of trouble getting in and out of it. Paid more than asking price. Located in Jaffrey, NH and can be seen upon request”
1953 M-38A1 Brush Jeep Gower, Mo $3200
The pump on the front looks interesting.
“1953 Willys M38A1 Jeep Newly body in good condition, freshly rebuilt Ford 2300 engine was used as brush buggy for area Fire Dept. has water tank and pump. Want to sell before winter. 816-718-4138”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2676968815.html
1957 CJ-5 Fire Jeep Steger, Il $6000
This looks in great condition.
“1957 Willys Jeep . Completely functional fire service vehicle , includes 75 gallon water tank , 100′ hose on spool , spray head , water pressure guage , siren , radio , warning lights , P.T.O. winch , 4-wheel drive w/ low range. Unbelievable undamaged rust free condition , very well maintained condition by local fire department since new. Great for large property or ranch owner for personal fire protection , watering animals or remote gardens or vintage Jeep collector. $6000.00 or reasonable serious offer. call Matt 708-754-1237”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/2655740613.html
1949 Fire Jeepster Oklahoma City, OK **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“For Sale 1949 Red Willys Jeepster (Novelty) Fire Truck Excellent Condition, Runs Good, Siren and Horn great for attention, parades, etc. Garaged. Asking $5,000 or Best Offer. My father who died several years ago drove it in many parades, full of kids of all ages. Lots of fun and has been well taken care of, but time to sell as we are losing the storage building it has been stored in ”
