Alex forwarded the link to this D-Day observance video from Europe. Lots of jeeps and other vehicles.
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Paul Berry’s Presentation from the Willys Midwest Reunion
Bob just posted Paul Berry’s keynote speech from the 2014 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion. For those that don’t know, Paul Berry operates Willys America. The presentation lasts fifty minutes and covers some of the lesser known Willys/Jeep service vehicles.
CJ-7 Commercial
Maury shared this classic CJ-7 television commercial.
More From the Norway Hill Climbers
You’ve likely seen these hill climbers, but this is a good collection of climbing attempts.
Dirt x Dirt Article about Jeep Jamboree founder Mark Smith
Speaking of the Jamboree, Dirtxdirt.com has a good article about Jeep Jamboree founder Mark Smith and his collection of jeeps. http://dirtxdirt.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mark-smith-collection-founder-of.html
This video link is included as well. Note that during the video Mark is mentioning his Bantam jeep, but the video shows a Ford GP.
Jeeping in Goose Lake area of Red River, NM around 1960
James from Red River Offroad, you especially might enjoy this video. The FC-150 sure had a rough time. It took a village to get it out of that mud!
Bantam BRC-60 Powers a Makeshift Raft
The folks at the Austin Bantam Society posted a link to a video of a Bantam BRC-60 being used to power a makeshift raft. There are a several other videos at the Bantam site as well. Check out their Facebook page here.
Ice Racing Video from NatGeo
Well produced video from National Geographic with some great shots. The motor powering the ice jeep sure sounds great, too.
The Three Stooges and a CJ-2A
UPDATE: Thanks to John for finding the full version of this movie short from 1949 called “Fuelin Around“, the 116th movie short they made. The CJ-2A appears in both part 1 and part 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl8qeEx30E0
Here’s the Spanish version that Steve found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P3Zl9kFPAg
Video of the Swedish FC-150AM in Action
As Craig put it when he forwarded me the link, this is FC Gold. Below is a video of an original Swedish Scania Vabis FC-150AM. Learn more about the existing FC-150 AM at http://www.thefcconnection.com/fc’s_from_norway.htm. Also, look for glimpses of the FC Minibus as well.
As you watch the video, you’ll be able to view the point at which this photo was taken, though the scene of the photo being taken is cut. The photo comes from the book the “Jeepen i Sverige”: http://cj3b.info/Finds/FindsSweden.html (looks like a very interesting book!)
According to Even Erlien, both the FC-150Am and the Volvo c202 were built with specification given by the Swedish Army. The Jeep-Scania got round fenders and the Volvo got square. Here’s a comparison of the two:
Forward Control Promotional Video
Maybe not FC Gold, this video is still pretty neat as well (thanks again to Craig).
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Robin found a great short clip of the Willys Wagon that appears in the movie “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World“. I remember watching this movie as a kid, because it was one of my favorites. It’s a bunch of silliness.
Cam Races Priority in this Video
I just ran across this video of Cam Carter racing the family race jeep Priority. His parents, Tim and Lynette, are friends of mine and were great drivers (probably still are). The video shows Cam is channeling their skills. Tim is in the passenger seat providing occasional advice. It looks like they are running a cross country course at the Monroe Adventure Park.
Priority is a fiberglass Parkette body with a custom link arm suspension. I rode in the jeep on an early version of the suspension a few years ago, but Tim made some changes to it that improved it quite a bit I’m told. It’s powered by an aluminum V8 with about a trillion horse power that feed in a Ford Toploader four speed that used to be in dad’s CJ-5.
Dad had a side shifter installed when he owned the tranny. First and reverse gear were so close. I was learning to drive it on the road when, after stopping at a stoplight during a training drive, I mistakenly put the tranny into reverse rather than first. I nearly backed into the person behind me when I let out the clutch. Dad was in the passenger seat and was pretty rattled by my near mistake (as was I). Fortunately, I had a good grasp of how to use the brake, which averted an embarrassing wreck 🙂
Barbie Jeep Racing in Southern Utah
Mom sent this video. What other use is their for old Barbie Jeeps?
1941 Ford GP Video from MilitaryVehicleWeb
I happened upon this useful video that shows a restored Ford GP from MilitaryVehicleWeb.com.
A Jiffy Jeep Performance
Uploaded in 2010, this disassemble/assemble of this ‘Jiffy Jeep’, unlike this competition video and this parade demonstration, shows the action from the front, giving a different view onto this unique performance.
1946 VEC CJ-2A vs. John Deere Gator
Leo found this video that compares a jeep to a Gator.
Moab Willys Rally 2013 Video
Pete from the Old Willys Forum forwarded these two videos he’s just posted from last summer’s 2013 Moab Willys Rally. The first video shows what it looks like when driving through Arches National Park. The second has some jeeping footage.
Sausages and a Toy Jeep
Hugo in Uruguay spotted this video. Like peanut butter and jelly, ying and yang, Fred and Ginger, Sausages and toy jeeps are a natural fit, right? Well, if you didn’t believe it before, check out this ad that celebrates 100 years of Ottonello sausages. The toy jeep appears at the 15 second mark. After viewing the video, Hugo suddenly remembered that he’d owned a red toy jeep when he was a kid.
Antwerp’s Liberation Celebration
11Foot8 Bridge in Durham, NC
Brendan (from this-old-jeep.com) posted a link to this video, which was shown on Jalopnik. The video originated at 11foot8.com, a website devoted exclusively to capture trucks hitting a low bridge. Once you start watching, you can’t stop . . .
Jeep Buried in Sand Video
Blaine forwarded this video. I’d seen it previously and thought I’d shared it, but didn’t find in my posts.So, enjoy. It would be fun to find a jeep buried in the sand, dirt or bushes; we can always dream, right?
Motor Trend Compares a Farm Jeep vs. a Wrangler
Leo spotted this video. The comparison is a silly one, since the Wrangle can’t perform any PTO tasks. Instead, it looks more like a Wrangler promo and less like a real story. That said it’s still fun to watch the 3A.
CJ-2A Video
Gary forwarded this odd short video of a rough CJ-2A that just keeps going . . . at least until it gets stuck.
CAR SOS Rebuilds a GPW
Buz spotted this great video from Car SOS.