Monthly Archives: December 2014

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Service Station Merchandising Contest Winner

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A service station merchandising contest in 1955 was sponsored by the B.F. Goodrich company. Six cream, blue and red CJ-5s were given away as prizes. The article was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.

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Feb 1961 Busy Bee Equipment Brochure

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This February 1961 mailing brochure marked Form No. DM61-02 highlights the advantages of a jeep. This particular brochure has some wear and a stain, so isn’t an ideal example.

If folded, this was the 8.5″ by 5.5″ front page:

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And this the back: 1960-jeep-approved-equip-brochure2

The 8.5″ x 11″ interior: 1960-jeep-approved-equip-brochure3If unfolded all the way, this 17″ x 11″ complete foldout:
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1945 Photo of Pneumatic Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Curious that the pneumatic jeeps had the tool indents on the passenger side. I believe this photo has been reproduced backward. You can see an example of how it appeared in print in the St. Petersburg Times.

“1945 Press Photo The pneumatic jeep, used as decoy during war”

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In some cases jeeps were put inside dummy tanks. Here’s a great photo showing a ‘tank’ being dropped onto a jeep.

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1944 Photo of Ford GP Hauling Hay on eBay

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This is another of a series of Ford GP photos from Lake Geneva.

“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII Jeep Hauling Hay Trailer Lake Geneva WI Farm. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”

View all the information on eBay

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1957 CJ-5 Sprague River, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**

This includes an overdrive and warn winch.

“New SATURN WARN OVERDRIVE
REBUILT DATE 2005 13,685MILS 872 HOURS, F HEAD ENGINE, TRANSMISSION,TRANSFER CASE
NEW BIKE CHINE CLUTCH LINKAGE SYSTEM, AN NEW CLUTCH
NAVY ALUM HARD TOP
WARN WINCH 6000 RATED
MILTARY AXLES
RANCHO 2 1/2 IN LIFT KIT, LEAF SPRING AN SHOCKS
K&N AIR FILTER”

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1954 CJ-3B Lakeland, FL $7500

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The driver’s side looks rough.

“willys 3b jeep.2nd owner 15+ years. all original,garaged no mud or ruff housing well cared for ,4 cyl,4-wheel drive. roll bar, tow bar,winch added .drive train body is a 95%. serious,knowledgable responders only.can be driven daily or for show”

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/4811428358.html

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1943 MB Auburn, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $1750. **SOLD**

The engine and rear axles has been swapped (at the very least).

“1943 Willys – Overland Military Jeep…. This is a project vehicle… Jeep was found under a house, mummified…. Been there since 1968… Had to drag it out… Power train frozen… 4 cyl military motor had been swapped out with a 6 cyl Studebaker somewhere in the early 50’s…. That’s all the old gal could remember…. She said it was running when it went into it’s grave… Some parts are off motor, starter, generator… Does/did it run… No Idea… A family member started to get it running… Pulled tranny & transfer case… Found broken gears in tranny… Bought new,,, Included… Then started on transfer case… found reason for locked power train…. transfer case completely rusted solid… and so ended the repairs to the Jeep…. Have some manuals… included…Tub is in great shape…. No Rust… most all parts from original Military configuration seem to be there…. but you need to see and make up your own mind… This baby needs some TLC…. Jeep does roll but must have all wheels off ground to transport…”

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1952 M-38 Delran, NJ $3500

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This might be worth a look. Motor isn’t stock.

“1952 Willys Military Jeep. Runs & drives great. Four wheel drive & hi-lo range work great. 6 cyl. Chevy motor. Tranny & rears are original. This jeep has a rare military hardtop”

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/4802852356.html

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1962/63 DJ-3A Trinity, TX **SOLD**

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**SOLD** Was $2295.

Has the column shift.

“I have a 62 / 63 DJ3A dispatcher convertible Willys Jeep
Column shift
Have spare
poles for top
Door frames”

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1946 CJ-2A Northville, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9,500.

(11/25/2014) Jeep’s been rebuilt with a new body.

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“The list bellow is just a start of what has been done to this jeep. Complete frame off custom restoration. Way too many parts to list that are new. This Jeep was built to be a “Driver” has been is shows and is parade ready. LOOK AT THE PICTURES THIS IS A CLEAN JEEP FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, FRONT TO BACK.

CONTACT BY EMAIL FOR A VIEWING
OR CALL JAYSON AT 1-248-NINE SEVEN FOUR-4138

• NEW COMPLETE WILLYS OVERLAND BODY ALL STEEL NEW.
• CHASSIS IN BLACK EPOXY FINISH
• UNDERSIDE OF BODY IN BLACK EPOXY FINISH
• ORIGINAL FRONT GRILL
• CUSTOM FRONT TURN SNGINAL RUNNING LIGHTS IN ORIGINAL HOUSING.
• MOTOR FRESH REBUILD
• NEW CARB
• ELECTRIC WIPPERS NEW IN BOX

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