Yearly Archives: 2012

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Chaplain Jeep at the Butte County Fairgrounds in California

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Event This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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According to the Mt. Shasta News, a 1945 Chaplains Willys MB will be included at the Northern Recon Group’s gathering at the Butte County Fairgrounds.  This is the 9th year they have held the event, which includes a wide variety of military vehicles and items. This jeep belongs to Bill and Becky Campbell of Durham, CA.  Pictured in the jeep is Pastor Dave Rieck.  The event runs from Thursday Oct 25th through Sunday Oct 28th, 2012.  Learn more at MtShastaNews.com.

This photo was taken by Lisa Van De Hey:

 

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The Incredible Jeep by Clarence Budington Kelland

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Clarence Budington Kelland published an one of four parts of a novel called “The Incredible Jeep” in the American Magazine in November of 1941. It appears he followed that by publishing the entire novel in 1942. Is anyone familiar with the story?

Here’s a reference to the Magazine on eBay

Incredible Jeep, The (Gold Seal Novel, presented by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, November 22nd, 1942)

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Custom Mini Jeep Bridgeport, NJ on eBay

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I’m not sure what this is good for, but it’s a neat little mini jeep.

“Built from the ground up.  All steel components to include the drive train and axles.  Durable 3/4″ plywood body finished with automotive paint.  Honda GZ series gas engine (200cc) for great performance and efficiency.  Rechargeable AGM battery for the headlights.  Padded leather bench seat with automotive carpeting on interior surfaces and the under carriage finished with undercoating.  Cashiers check or cash.  Buyer responsible for pick up and/or shipping.”

View all the information on eBay

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1953 CJ-3A San Mateo, CA $4900

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It could use a paint job, but otherwise looks solid.  The seller has multiple vehicles in the Ad for sale.

“Selling a Willys 1953 CJ3, Orange , Runs excellent Its great to get you where regular vehicles are unable to get to. . Its also good for towing . asking 4,900 .OBO call text or email any questions or to set up a time to view any of the vehicles.  . . . put “JUDGE” in the subject line for faster reply to
mendozajeff50@yahoo.com /or / mjbncalif@yahoo.com or text to Five 1 zero- 8 three zero – 5 zero 2 six”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3361440335.html

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1942 MB Madison, WI **SOLD**

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

This appears solid, though hasn’t been restored back to original.  It has no title.

“original 1942 willys jeep 1/4 ton 4×4 Restores 85% original 15% reproduction.5 new non directional Firestone military tires . New canvas summer top Fire extrng, tire pump plus plenty of spare parts . Title not applied for but do have bill of sales from midwest military . Jeep has been in several parades for wwII vets. Big hit!! She is already to go.Engine completly restored. 4 cylinder L- head converted to 12 volt.”

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1963 CJ-5? Williamston, NC **SOLD**

October 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade.

Walter spotted this rig.

“This rare 1963 willy’s jeep is lifted on 38 inch super swampers . 5000 pound winch already on. original transmition and engine has been rebuilt over all jeep is in good condition for age most of the work is done just needs some one to finish it. will consider trades for sports cars or motorcycle such as corvette, comaro, firebird, mustang GT, victory, harley davidson,etc just let me know what you’ve got call or text for pictures”

 

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