Thanks to Chuck for sharing this video about saving a CJ-2A.
videos Research Archives
The Land Rover’s History
Bill shared this video about the origins of the Land Rover. The early footage is particularly interesting.
Cool Lego Jeep Video
Cool lego jeep, but things didn’t quite go as planned….
Part 3: Epic Willys Oregon Trail Adventure
Here’s part 3 (days 5&6) of the Epic Willys Adventure from the Oregon Trail. For some reason, the video won’t play within this post. So, you’ll have to go to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/y622iR4g1lg
If not up to date on the videos, catch up on Part I and Part II also.
Budget Builds Saves a 1952 Truck
Bill shared this Autorevolution article. I’ve included the video of the rebuild as well.
PART I:
PART II:
1948 CJ-2A Test Drive Video
Here’s a video of a drive in a rusted CJ-2A. The driver made a few minor mistakes in describing it. At least he had fun driving it.
Video Covering Restoration of a Bantam BRC-40 Fire Jeep
Shane mentioned the existence of this video about a Bantam Fire Jeep Restoration by Duncan Rolls, who is well known for his other Bantam recreations (such as the original BRC). For some reason, the video won’t appear within the post, so follow the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXbx2MS5GOA
Here is an older photo of a Bantam fire jeep:
Part 2: Epic Willys Oregon Trail Adventure
Here’s the just-released second video from the Epic Willys Adventure this past summer.
January 22nd Auction w/Jeeps
This auction video was shared by Grant. It includes a CJ-2A trencher jeep and a GPW. Start around the 10:30 mark.
Anyone Recognize This CJ-5 Toy?
This jeep toy appears at around the 4:30 mark of the video at the bottom of the post. Anyone know what company produced this toy jeep?
2021 Fall Colors Tour Video
Here’s a neat look at a video from the Fall Colors Tour.
Video on Rebuilding Headlight Rings
Jason put together this video on how he, just for the challenge of it, rebuilt a set of headlight rings. You can see his other videos here.
Nate Tests “Snowshoe” in the Snow
Nate got out his camera and his track-enabled CJ-5 named Snowshoe to see how it would do in the snow. He’s suitably impressed.
Rescuing a 1949 Jeepster
Bill shared this TWO-HOUR video of a 1949 Jeepster rescue. I haven’t had time to review it all, but it looks like in pretty good condition and will make a good restore or drive-as-is project.
More About The Barrel Cars
A few days ago I posted a video about the oil barrel cars in Thailand. Here’s some more info about them thanks to Bill.
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Video Oil Drum Cars Out of Thailand
UPDATE: More info here.
Bill shared this video about little cars/go-karts made from oil drums. Nothing jeepy here, but they certainly are creative. I want to test drive one, but not in Thai traffic!!!
Buick V6 History Video
Bill shared this video that provides some history about the Buick V6. What the narrator doesn’t mention is that by 1965 installations of the Buick V6 were already happening in places like Salt Lake City, where a local dealer was installing them. At least one article in Four Wheeler Magazine also mentions the modifications necessary for a Buick V6 install. Unfortunately, my jeep mags are still stored, so I don’t have the Four Wheeler article handy to share.
(The good news is that we are nearly done with our master bedroom remodel. Once we move in there, we can remodel our ‘family room/office’, which is where we are sleeping right now, where I plan to display and shelve my books/binders until I can remodel the shop … one step at a time)
“Submarine Jeep” Transmission Trouble
Bill shared this video. It is part of a series of videos about its creation and challenges.
A Different Kind of “Fire Jeep”
The video highlights the saving of a jeep that’s been through a fire.
Saginaw Steering Conversion Video
Bill was kind enough to share this video. I don’t have time to review it, so I don’t have any comment on it at this time.
Mahindra Roxer Review (1 Year Later)
Here’s one more video courtesy of Bill. It might be a practical vehicle for the right folks.
Collins Brothers Jeep Collection for sale
Thanks to Bill for forwarding this video. There’s a lot of nice looking jeeps here. You can also learn more here: https://collinsbrosjeep.com/cj-for-sale/
General George Patton’s Jeep Driver
Bill shared this video of General George S. Patton’s Personal Jeep Driver. He once removed a jeep engine in 40 minutes (and was very proud of that)!
Willys Jeep on Farm as Tractor & Plow Video
UPDATE: This video was shared in September of 2018. An oldie, but a goodie.
I saw this video for the first time yesterday. Near the end of it there are several jeeps featured doing non-farm chores. I’ve taken a few screen shots of them and added them below. The most interesting one to me is the red one with the extended rear (pic with guys carrying the washing machine).
We’ve run across these extended rears like this on a few jeeps over the years, but this is the earliest evidence of them that I have seen. The one on the back of the red jeep looks like to me like it was professionally made, leading me to wonder if it was a purchasable product.
Nate’s CJ-5 “Snowshoe”
Nate built this custom-purpose CJ-5 from parts.
“This 1966 cj5 came to me in very rough condition. No engine or transmission. The tub was falling off and the windshield glass fell out on the way home because the windshield frame was all rotted out. I pieces it together from parts I could find cheaply and it turned out to be a really tight Jeep now. Still a work in progress with more modifications to come.”