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1955 Generator Test

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This June 1955 article highlights a 30-hour Jeep PTO generator test run.

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More Pics from Charles

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Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.

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When Jeeps are a Blast

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Let’s end the year on this cheery note. This article discussed the usefulness of jeeps following atomic bomb attacks and other, more natural disasters. It filled two pages of the June 1955 issue of Willys News. Given the ‘blast’ artistry in the middle of the article, it didn’t reformat for the web as easily as most articles.

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Jeeps and Joe’s Father and Grandfather

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Joe Snodgrass (aka Joe from Mesa) was visiting his folks for the holidays and had a chance to go through some old albums of his father’s and grandfather’s. He found a few jeeps.

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My Dad (CPL John W. Snodgrass) served in Kobe Japan as part of the Army of Occupation. This and the next two pics were taken in Kobe in 1947.

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Sergeant of the Guard, Security Guard” on the cowl, and another jeep among Quonset huts at Kobe.

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“Dan” from Milwaukee, an Army buddy of Joe’s father’..

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My Grandfather (Walter H. Snodgrass) served in the Philippines during WWII. Here’s a pic of LT Hitchcock, whom my grandfather knew from Ft. McDowell (Angel Island, in SF Bay), that he ran into there after the invasion.

 
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Mosquito Abatement Department Sales Article

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Mosquito abatement departments powered a large number of jeep sales. This June 1955 article highlights the sale of jeeps to the Chicago District’s South Cook County area.

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1944 Photo of Soldier Sleeping on Jeep

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Looks like a comfortable place to sleep to me.

“1944- U.S. soldier naps on hood of jeep 5 minutes away from the French invasion coast on D-Day.”

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7th Annual Truth or Consequences Race

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This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.

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More Pics from Charles

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A variety of pics from difference eras.

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Florida State Road Commission’s Jeeps

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In 1956 the State of Florida’s Road Commission purchased a fleet of ten CJ-5s.

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1945 Photo of Early Jeep Sold to Russell Arundel on eBay

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The caption argues this jeep driven by orchard tree owner Russell Arundel was one of the first CJ-2As in the Virginia area.

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3 Photos of the 16th Constabulary on eBay

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Marc spotted these three photos showing jeeps and members of the 16th Constabulary. All are original photos. The photos were taken by Private Thomas L. Bombassi, SN 61127318, of Waturbury, Conn., who was in the 16th Constabulary Squadron that policed occupied Berlin, Germany in 1945-1946.

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Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Their Willys

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With Mrs. Maude Smith around, there was no call for Mr. Smith to learn to drive. Funny article published in the May 1956 issue of Willys News.

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Celebrating Monrovia Days

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This May 1955 issue of Willys News includes this photo celebrating Monrovia, California’s, Monrovia Days Parade. The city still holds the parade.

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Photo of Jeep Pulling Hay Wagon in Britain on eBay

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Neat photo.

“A vintage 1940’s wire photo depicting a Jeep performing non combat duties in England as it pulls farm equipment for British farmers. Original press stamp and caption with date are on the verso.”

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‘Lola’ Tackles the Borders of Texas

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This article from the June 1955 issue of Willys News shares the brief story of Frank Tolbert’s 5,000 mile trip around the state of Texas. Accompanying Frank were Frank, Jr., and a CJ-5 then named Lola.

I have found a series of articles published over successive weeks in the Dallas Morning News about their trip. However, I have to sign up and pay a fee to use it. Anyone have free access? I would like to see what the article say before having to buy anything.

To see the search snipped, go here: http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_product=DMEC&p_theme=histpaper&p_action=keyword 
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Limit by Date: 1955

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Santa Claus Delivers in a Jeep

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That’s a pile of presents!

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1954 Photos of Mobile Classroom Wagon

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UPDATE: These photos were on eBay.

Here are a few rare photos of a Mobile Classroom Wagon setup.

1 ” This is an original press photo. Inspect Mobile ClassroomPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1954.”

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2. Interior shot. “1954 Press Photo Col. B.B. Matteur and Gerald Winfield look over Willys”

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United Nation Flat Fender Photos

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I have tried to do some searches for United Nation jeeps, but never had much luck. Apparently, Charles had much more luck. I would expect that most, if not all of these, are Hotchkiss made.

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Story Behind 1955 Jeep Vehicles Brochure

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This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News discusses the ‘new’ Jeep Vehicles and Equipment Cut Costs and Get More Work Done brochure. I’ve included some screen shots from the actual brochure.

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Postcard of CJ-5 at Pennsylvania Dutch Campground

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What I liked about this were the groups that were being welcomed. You had the Week-n-ders, Pretzel Benders, Jersey Up & Go-ers, and others.

“UNSENT. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. OFFERING VERY INEXPENSIVE SHIPPING RATES FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES OF ALL CARDS (Send me a message if you have questions about obtaining a discount on shipping for multiple purchases).”

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1956 Disc-Jockey Dispatcher Promotion

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An April 1956 article in Willys News showed two disc-jockeys using their radio show to promote the new Jeep dJ-3A Dispatcher in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Service Station Merchandising Contest Winner

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A service station merchandising contest in 1955 was sponsored by the B.F. Goodrich company. Six cream, blue and red CJ-5s were given away as prizes. The article was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.

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1945 Photo of Pneumatic Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Curious that the pneumatic jeeps had the tool indents on the passenger side. I believe this photo has been reproduced backward. You can see an example of how it appeared in print in the St. Petersburg Times.

“1945 Press Photo The pneumatic jeep, used as decoy during war”

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In some cases jeeps were put inside dummy tanks. Here’s a great photo showing a ‘tank’ being dropped onto a jeep.

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1944 Photo of Ford GP Hauling Hay on eBay

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This is another of a series of Ford GP photos from Lake Geneva.

“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII Jeep Hauling Hay Trailer Lake Geneva WI Farm. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”

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1955 Gravity Dump Modification

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There were several articles that made the June 1955 issue of Willys News worth purchasing, even if the price was higher than I wanted. Case in point is the gravity dump box idea below. Perhaps someone can recreate this rare mod?

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