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Pabst Beer & Willys Jeeps

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UPDATE: Here’s the original picture from the CJ-3B page. The same image was also for sale on eBay earlier this month.

HOG spotted this picture on the CJ-3B board and thought other readers would like to see how the Willys Production line enjoyed their breaks. I tried to get the link to the 3B page, but couldn’t find it. Note the boxes to the right.

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1969 Photo of Forest Ranger Helping with Jeep on eBay

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Great photo.

“You are bidding on an original 8 x 10 Wire Photo of Florida Forest Ranger Whitsine Helps Start Flooded Jeep. Photo dated Aug 5,1969.”

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Photo of Training Exercise

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

The one below is part of a training exercise.

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Assembly of Crated Jeeps in Photo on eBay

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This seller has listed a variety of photographs for sale again. Here’s just one showing the assembly of crated MBs and GPWs. View all the seller’s photos on eBay

“8” X 10″ SHARP GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH WITH NO DATE OR INFORMATION ON BACK (IT COULD BE A U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUT I’M NOT SURE. THESE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND IS TIME TO LET THEM GO). Condition is excellent.——I will be listing more Military Vehicle photos in the weeks to come if you are interested.——Any reddish tint that you might see is a reflection off my logo template and is not in the photograph.”

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Willys Assembly Plant Photo

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Marc spotted this photo that was sold on eBay yesterday.  What’s interesting is that the there’s a CJ-3B followed by a M-38A1. I wasn’t aware they lined up jeeps at the assembly plant like that.

You can view the entire photo here on eBay

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Photo of WW2 Jeep with Wood Hardtop on eBay

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Here’s an interesting photo. That looks like a home wooden hardtop. I can’t tell what the letters on the front of the windshield spell.

“Photo size is 4.5×2.75″ inches”

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Unsual Prototype Photos on eBay

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UPDATE: See Jim’s description in the comments about this very unusual prototype.

These are all original photographs purchased from the “HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TWIN COACH BUS COMPANY AND THE WILLYS JEEP FIRM IN TOLEDO OHIO ALL PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN BY HER WHILE WORKING FOR THESE COMPANIES”

1) From the front: View all the information on ebay

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2) From the side: View all the information on ebay

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3) Without hood or doors: View all the information on ebay

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4) From side with Fleetvans behind it: View all the information on ebay

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Shot of Jim Carter from Vintage Four Wheeler Magazine

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I bought a May 1975 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine, because it was cheap. I didn’t find anything interesting in it until stumbled across a picture of Jim Carter racing through mud on the last page. Jim and his wife Patti were long time friends of my parents and encouraged them to join the fledgling Wandering Willys Jeep Club. Those that have read my book might recognize the name.

For an unknown reason, JIm isn’t racing their jeep Otis, but someone else’s (or this photo is earlier than 1975). I do recognize that helmet though.

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Photo of Fleetvan Assembly on eBay

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There is a seller with a variety of 8×10 black and white photos of the FJ Fleetvan. Some auctions end soon. This seller also has photos of a three-wheeled delivery van made for the post office.

They are all original photographs purchased from the “HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TWIN COACH BUS COMPANY AND THE WILLYS JEEP FIRM IN TOLEDO OHIO ALL PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN BY HER WHILE WORKING FOR THESE COMPANIES”.

1) Here’s a rare picture of the assembly plant. View all the information on ebay

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2) Here’s a line of vans on train cars: View all the information on ebay

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3) Back of van: View all the information on ebay

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1945 Photograph from Kiev, Ukraine on eBay

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Nice shot of an MB and several other jeeps.

“100% Authentic Original SOVIET RUSSIAN WAR PHOTO SOVIET OFFICERS IN US MILITARY OFF ROAD CARS WILLYS PARADE KIEV UKRAINE 1945.
FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION.
SIZE 18 X 12 CM.
NOT POST WAR REPRINT.”

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Sand Pounders at Padre Island

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I ran across an article about “Sand Pounders”, a name given to the soldiers that patrolled the beaches off of the Gulf of Mexico. The article included these two jeep pictures.

http://southpadretv.tv/here-lies-red-lady-85/

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Mechanical Grenade Launcher on a MB

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I spotted these pictures at Dieselpunks, though the pictures appear to originate from a Russian site. The grenade launchers were designed by the NKEP (Narodnyy Komissariat Elektricheskoy Promyshlennosti – state commissariat for electrical engineering) to be flameless and quiet.

Go to the dieselpunks website to learn more.

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1980 Photo of the Hallandale Broward County Jeep Tram **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The original Broward County Jeep Tram was launched by Hugh B. Cramer in 1946. Hugh brought five jeeps with him from Buffalo that could be linked together and drive out onto sandy beaches.

Hugh’s plan didn’t succeed, but a jeep tram did root itself in Hallandale. According to this article, the jeep trams were begun in 1982 as an adjunct to the bus system, but this photo suggests it happened earlier. The city paid for the majority of the costs. As of 1990 the trams were still running based on the picture at the bottom.

1. “You are bidding on an original press photo from 1980 featuring Tram in Hallandale. . Photo is 10” x 8” in size.”

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2. You are bidding on an original press photo from 1990 featuring Voyager Tram… Broward . Photo is 10” x 8” in size.

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Photo from Mrs. Brown Lovely Daughter Movie

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

From the movie Mrs. Brown, You’ve got a Lovely Daughter.

“Original 8×10-inch color movie still / mini lobby card was produced to promote the 1968 MGM Herman’s Hermits musical / comedy / rock ‘n roll / greyhound dog racing film, MRS. BROWN YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER, which starred Peter Noone, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby, Barry Whitwam, Stanley Holloway, Mona Washbourne, Lance Percival, Marjorie Rhodes, Sheila White, Sarah Caldwell, Hugh Futcher, Drewe Henley, Avis Bunnage and John Sharp. The film was directed by Saul Swimmer. This is an original movie item — NOT a copy or reproduction. The still was printed in Great Britain and it features lush coloring and beautiful lithography. Title information is printed in the lower border. The card — #3 of the set — features a great shot of Peter Noone and the greyhound dog in a vintage motorcycle and sidecar — with other members of Herman’s Hermits riding in a jeep nearby.”

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1975 Colorado Ice Racing Photo on eBay

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Great vintage photo!

“FEB 1 1975, FEB 3 1975 ***** a Grip on Winter long, as on the Jeep at lower right, seem to work best on hard ice, according to Dean Buhler, a member of racing team at Neal’s Custom Paint & Body Shop in Loveland. A few drivers use chains, as at left, but chains ordinarily are no match for studs, Buhler said. Between 100 and 150 vehicles enter on Sunday, and go up to 50 miles an hour. Credit: Denver Post . Photo is 10” x 8” in size.”

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Man and Jeep Girls Vintage Photo on eBay

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Interesting old photo.

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Vintage Wagon, Plane and Family Photos on eBay

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This is an interesting set of photos. The wagon looks early.

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Photo of Jeep at Gas Station **SOLD**

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UPDATE: This could be a blue star hardtop. The photo was on eBay.

The jeep is small in the photo, but I thought the hard top looked interesting. The rear window has an angle in back and it looks like the front door has a very small window. This is a reprinted photo.

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Photo of WWII Jeep in Welding Shop on eBay

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Here is a copy of a photo from the National Archives. This seller has more great photos on eBay.

“This is a 8″ X 10” U.S. MARINE CORPS GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES. “No photo date or information is available other than USMC PHOTO stamped on back”. Condition is excellent.”

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Original Image of Jeeps Driving Through Rome on eBay

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Cool picture.

“You are bidding on an Historic 1944 image of U.S. Army Jeeps driving through recently-liberated Rome. This piece measures approximately 4 1/4 by 4 1/2 inches and is in very good original condition, ready to be trimmed, matted and framed.”

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1957 Reprint of a Mosquito Control FC-150

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Here’s another reprint of this Mosquito Control FC

“Jeep 1957 Photo Reprint Louisville Health Department Mosquito Control
Literature type: Photo
Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches
Notes: Identifying info on back.
Condition: Good”

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1963 New Haven Hi Rail FC-150 Photo on eBay

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Here’s a great shot of an FC Hi Rail.

“ORIG NEG New Haven Jeep hi-rail pickup truck HR-46 in 1963!
Original 35 MM size negative.
Hartford CT August 26 1963.”

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Photo of Flatbed Truck loading Jeeps on eBay

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Nick spotted this unusual photograph of a flatbed truck lifting and loading M-38s onto an unknown transport.

“Shows a loader with 2 Jeeps, Fort Bragg, NC, backside has description w/ dates. 7×5 inches.”

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CJ-3Bs in Vietnam

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Roberto forwarded several links to CJ-3Bs from Vietnam in the 1960s. Interestingly, they all had tool indents. I suspect these are made by Mahindra rather than Willys. Any thoughts?

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http://summitlake.com/graphics/Jalbum-Vietnam/Vietnam_08_1964/slides/scan0028.html
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http://summitlake.com/graphics/Jalbum-Vietnam/Vietnam_08_1964/slides/scan0029.html

Here’s a link for the entire index: http://summitlake.com/graphics/Jalbum-Vietnam/index.html

 
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1943 New Georgia Wounded Soldier Evac Photo on eBay

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This seller has a variety of WWII reprints for sale.

“Title: Evacuating wounded, New Georgia
Date Created/Published: 1943.
Summary: One wounded soldier on top of jeep and another being carried on a stretcher.
Notes:
Photoprint by U.S. Army Signal Corps.
This record contains unverified data from caption card.
Bookmark /2002716069/
Approximately 8×12 inches. (20.3cm x 30.5cm)

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