Bruce wanted to share this “Form H1-3-59 Jeep Gala advertising booklet”.
New York – Patagonie OU 35.000 Kilometres en Jeep
For those readers, whose French is better than mine, is this 1952 book about a pair of French men, Daniel Barbey and Henri Boucher, who go to New York in 1947, purchase a brand new 1947 CJ-2A ,and take it on an adventure through the US, Central and South America. The book was publish in 1950. It would be a good reason to learn French.
The only copies I’ve run across are here:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/NEW-YORK-PATAGONIE-JEEP-Daniel-BARBEY-H-BOUCHER-/200637535521#ht_500wt_863
here:
http://www.amazon.com/NEW-YORK-PATAGONIE-OU-35-000-KILOMETRES-JEEP/dp/B0052OSXHQ
and here:
http://www.abebooks.com/NEW-YORK-PATAGONIE-35.000-KILOMETRES-JEEP-Barbey-Daniel/4985345657/bd
Jeep Carnival Ride @ Eagle Fun Days (In Idaho)
At last year’s ‘Eagle Fun Days’, which is held in Eagle, ID, where I used to live. In 2011 one of the carnival rides had had old flat fender jeeps in it. Here is a shot of one young man enjoying himself. His grandfather has less pleasant things to say about the event, which you can read in this blog post.
Warn Selective Drive Hubs Brochure on eBay
1968 Kelly Cabs Brochure **SOLD**
Airline Crew Wagon Photo on eBay
Some photos looked staged, others look really staged. I’d say this is the latter.
“THE JEEP” in Life Magazine July 20, 1942
Kurtis spotted this article from the July 20th, 1942, issue of Life Magazine. Some of the pictures are familiar, but this is the first time I’ve seen this entire article. The article extends 7 pages and can be viewed in its entirety online.
http://books.google.com/books?id=6k0EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PA65#v=onepage&q&f=false
Here are the first and last pages:
1942 Kids Book – PLANE TANK SHIP JEEP on eBay
I’m not sure just how many jeeps are in this. I’m guessing not many.
“Here is a Saalfield Co.WWll era paste book,”PLANE TANK SHIP JEEP” great graphics,USED condition,There are 4 pages 8 sides in ths book,I have shown pics of six,the last is an uncolored pic of a beach assault by the Army this last pic is not a paste on it is for coloring or painting. One page of paste parts is still intact (see pic) these will never come off they are stuck,this was paste on in its infancy.Book is 12″ X 10″ published around 1942 .The covers front and back are spectacular and in good shape.High bid pays 4.00 media thanks Mike”
Willys Truck in Jackson Hole, Wy
Rob was waiting for family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, while on vacation when he spotted this nice looking truck.
He writes, “I went out into the parking lot to see if I could find some old Jeeps and there it was in the parking lot , nice looking truck. Did not find the owner. Hope the pictures turned out. Rob.”
Jeep Replacement Parts from American Auto Parts on eBay
Here’s a catalog that advertises Ford, Willys & Jeep parts as late as 1967 for sale on eBay
Willys Overland Order Forms
Bruce was wondering if anyone collected these? He received them with something else and has no use for them. Just comment down below and I’ll hook you up with him.
Just Married . . .
It is 6pm Pacific Standard Time, which means Ann and I should be married by now. As dedicated as I am, I’m not running to my computer to upload pictures of our brief ceremony. So, these couple of shots will have to do.
Here’s a Willys MA all decked out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arts_enthusiast/5118197610/
Here’s a couple in the back of a WW2 jeep from Flickr:
And thanks to John for sending this picture 🙂
1940s Kid’s Coloring Book on eBay
Here’s an odd cover for a kid’s coloring book. Those cats(?) look rather evil.
“You are bidding on a vintage Jeepers coloring book from the 1940s. Features a Willys Jeep on the front and back color. Some pages are colored. In good shape, considering. Would look cool framed! It’s a Jeep thing…”
Tour Jeeps in the San Juan Mtns of Colorado
With the hot, humid Missouri weather melting him, Craig decided that thinking about jeeping in the Colorado mountains was a perfect diversion. He forwarded some pics and videos so we could join his diversion.
Garwood Dump Truck Conversion Brochure
UPDATE: This was on eBay in 2012.
I suspect there are a few Garwood converted Willys Trucks still out there.
The Owl Head Truck Show in Maine
Last weekend Steve and his wife Bonnie dropped by the Owl Head Truck Show in Maine. Bonnie took some pictures for us. Thanks for sharing!
Here’s a great old service station jeep:
Here’s a restored MB (?):
September 1980 Offroad Magazine on eBay
It appears this might be an article about creating or purchasing stainless body parts.
July 28th, 29th and 30th
I’ll be taking the next there days off from posting to complete this whole wedding gig 🙂 We’ll have family and friends here, too, so it will be pretty busy!
However, I do have a variety of posts that I’ve prepared that will appear each day, so you all won’t have to go without any updates. Some are items that readers have sent and others are items I’ve found. So, enjoy your weekend!
Bantam Festival 2012 Update
Cutlas Selective Hub Brochure **SOLD**
GPW Frame with a MB Body Conway, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Will be at the Weare, NH, Military Show this weekend.
“This a a Ford GPW frame with a 45′ Willys MB body on it. Tub is in bad condition but restorable. Frame is in pretty good shape. It has an early GP/GPW scalloped front axle. It has a radiator but no power train. $850.00”
1943 MB Suffolk County, NY Make Offer
This has a V6 in it right now.
“For sale: 1943 Willys Military Jeep , has V6 engine in car now, but have the original 4 cylinder engine on a stand. New interior , new tires. Runs good. Best offer.”
1946 CJ-2A Dickson, TN $1200
Only ‘some rust’? I’m not sure there’s much value here. That’s not a ’46 grille.
“Vintage 1946 Willys Jeep, Everything There, Rolls Good, No Title, Some Rust. $1,200.00 O.B.O. 615-406-2856”
1947 CJ-2A Hammonton, NJ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
“1947 jeep willys cj2. Original condition
Runs and drives perfect 4×4 excellent working condition..seats all redone..new exhaust. 12 volt conversion,,NEw windshield frame front fenders, Minor rust spot rear qtr not noticeable…
New best soft top and doors 2 weeks ago..new military tires 2 months.
No time for it.. clean title,,Drive it anywhere ..
Leave number for return call only..
Thanks
Jeff”
1953 CJ-3B Rolling Chassis Berry, KY $200
There’s some value here.
“I have a 53 Willys Jeep CJ3B frame with axles, engine, trany, and dana 18 transfer intact(not sure if engine runs hasn’t been ran in years). I have some other misc. parts that go with it. I bought this as a project and I got it stripped down and it got forgot about in the barn. I DO NOT have the tub for it. I DO NOT have the title but I have the original name plate. A Builders title should be able to be completed. Email me with any questions. $200.00 OBO.”