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Wagner-Trac on a CJ-2A

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Glenn spotted these Wagner-Tracs on a CJ-2A.  While it has a CJ-2A body, this is probably  a CJ-5 or CJ-3B frame, because the tracks require a wheel base of exactly 81 inches.  The tracks are one of six produced and bolt onto the axles.

According to the information at the video’s homepage:

“The Tracks were manufactured by a company called “A. F. Wagner Industries Inc.” of concord California. They were made sometime during the mid 60s and there was only 6 sets made and were apparently expensive and thus may be the reason there were so few made. They are called “Wagner-Trac” and were made specifically as a set of tank tracks for a jeep with a wheelbase of 81 inches. The wheelbase is not adjustable so the wheelbase is critical and just like a tank you would have to install turning brakes to drive the Jeep because the steering is null and void as soon as you bolt them on. They are all steel construction so were probably designed for offroad only.”

 
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Highly modified CJ-3B with Parkette Body on Stacey David’s Video

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Roberto forwarded this.  I’m not sure how old the show is, but this build has been around a few years.  You can see many more pics of it here.

 
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Video of 2011 All Breeds Jeep Show from JeepTruck.com

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

JeepTruck.com takes you back to the 2011 All Breeds jeep Show hosted by the Pa Jeeps Club in York, Pa. Video by Direct-A-Friend Pictures.  It includes, among other jeeps,  a nice look at a FC-170 with Hydraulic Bed. Thanks Mark!

 
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Bad Day at Black Rock

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Ann’s mom Rosemary has learned to watch for jeeps.  She alerted me a couple days ago to a movie she recorded with Spencer Tracy from 1955 called Bad Day at Black Rock.  It’s a good movie.  One of the reasons it is such a good movie is that a good looking Willys MB plays a staring role and receives some good screen time.  It even gets to be involved in a chase scene!  Here are some closeups:

 
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Roberto’s Canvas Heads to South Carolina

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Roberto took a video of the canvas he created. It is now being shipped to South Carolina.  You can see how he illustrated it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMjIfkw8tUE

 
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Pete’s Sawtooth Mountain Video

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Pete from the Old Willys Forum created and shared this mini video.  It sure looks like the summer has set on Idaho.

 
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Condo Garage Video

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Steve forwarded this link about a Condo Garage.  I found it pretty interesting.

http://bcove.me/a52ky1yi

 
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Roberto’s ‘FrankenJeep’ Restoration Continues

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Roberto has been restoring a ‘FrankenJeep’ CJ-3A and capturing some of it on video. Thanks for sharing these Roberto!

Here are links to all 7 videos:

Video 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzjqGRRHaIc

Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2lAtRUUm0s
Video 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gQF4vSnevk
Video 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjF8O4qlENE
Video 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ht8yDDywgs
Video 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiegdIb_3Kk
Video 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYrG0EyiWm0

 
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Flattie on the Farm, Complete with Narration

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This made me laugh.  Just a silly movie.

 
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Another Farming Example

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Here is an example of a grass cutter being used to trim some clover.

Mike Mark shows that he knows how to cut a clover field with his 1948 CJ-2A.

 

 
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Kevin’s CJ-3B Farming Demonstration

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Kevin created several good videos of a farm jeep in its natural habitat.  Thanks for doing that Kevin!

1954 CJ3B with Monroe Lift , pulling a Ford 2-12 bottom plow:

1954 Cj3B farm jeep field disking demonstration at North Central Minnesota:

 
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Need a Crane?

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One resourceful Mitsubishi owner decided his jeep would work just fine as a crane after reading about the specs in All American Wonder Vol. III in the M-38A1 Section.

 
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Tugger: The Jeep 4 x 4 Who Wanted to Fly Trailer

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UPDATE:  Brian reports the Tugger is now at NetFlix.  Also, it appears Tugger now has his own website.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwzFyUhO44g

 
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Classic 1960s Rubicon Video

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While following yesterday’s video link related to roll overs, Brett managed uncover this gem.  Nice work!

 
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What Not To Do When Jeeping Videos

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Brian forwarded these videos. What he was hoping they might stimulate are some comments about what might have been done differently .  Of course, it would be easy to poke fun at the driver’s, but in some cases they might not have known better.  So, maybe with some videos like this we can generate some teachable moments.

So, for example, Brian pondered the following contributing factors to the below accident:

(a) Lack of concern and respect of the trail leading to no trail spotter?
(b) Driver failing to understand center of gravity of Jeep ~VS~ gravity.
(c) Failing to recognize trail surface was equal to ball-bearings.
(d) The jeep seemed to be holding the hill before reversing. Driver failed to place jeep in revers and power out. (Related all above)

If you find a non-racing, non-stupidity-drinking back yard yahoo video, just guys/gals on the trail with factors that lead to misfortune, email it to me at d@ewillys.com.

Brian also shared this one, which demonstrates that even the woman running the camera knew this wasn’t a good idea.

 
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Cherokees Don’t Make Good River Boats

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Brian forwarded this. Wait for the Jeep Cherokee and watch it float the river, or not float it. So, here is the question, you have a camera and someone you know is experiencing an emergency. Do you keep filming?

 
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Pete’s Trip Down To Moab

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This past weekend Pete, from the Old Willys Forum, drove down to the 2nd Annual Willys Moab Rally 2011 put on by Casey Dimmitt.  He reports that they had plenty of fun and wished they could stay longer.  Pete put this video together (I think to make us all jealous so that we’ll join them next year!).  Thanks for sharing Pete, I love that area!

 
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The Unstoppale Ural 4230 Off-Road Truck

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According to this link, here are some crazy Russian drivers tackling rivers using Ural 4230 trucks.

 
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Willys Jeep Song

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HOG spotted this unusual ‘Willys Jeep’ song, which is a rewrite of Queen’s Bicycle Race song, over at Kaiser Willys Blog.

 
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Wandering Willys Jeep Club Movie Preview

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Brian spotted this.  Since we are both ex-members of the WWJC, we admittedly had a soft spot for it.  Apparently, the club makes an annual movie of the year’s events and this was the preview for last year’s movie.

 
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Mahindra History Overview

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Thanks to Brian for spotting this video.  Though the music overshadows the narrator in many instances, there are a wide variety of images presented that make it work a look.

 
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Mini Jeeps

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These mini jeeps do a pretty good job of climbing.  Check out this video:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMxgEkly4k&feature=related

Here’s a UN version: http://wwww.kurumaerabi.com/?page=shop&store_id=11685

Here’s a seller out of Germany

 
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Colombia Yipao Videos

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I was checking some stats tonight and learned that readers from the country of Colombia constitute one of the largest blocks of readers of eWillys outside the US. So, in solidarity, I thought a few Yipao videos were in order 🙂

Part way through, watch as the driver climbs out while the jeep keeps spinning!

In this one, the driver jumps on top of the jeep while it spins:

This one includes a bee cage:

 
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Great Video Posted by This Old Jeep

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HOG forwarded me this great video from Youtube that Brendan, from This Old Jeep, titled The Jeep in War and Peace.

 
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EC4WDA Jeep Racing Videos

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HOG spotted these videos of some east coast racing from the last few years.

OBSTICLE COURSE

FLAT DRAGS: Kempton EC4WDA Jeep Racing – October 2009

HILL CLIMB: Gravelrama 37 August 24th, 2007. Includes a CJ-5 called Indian Uprising powered by a Pontiac 4 Cyl.

Here is a shot of the motor:

FLAT DRAGS: Gravelrama 37 August 25th, 2007
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlVJVSUyuOg&NR=1