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June 27, 2013 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Life Magazine Photos from May 23, 1944
June 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Old Images • TAGS: Life-Magazine. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
John forwarded these two great photos. I couldn’t find these published in any specific issue of the magazine.
Dayton Rubber Ad from Life Magazine
June 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This MB Slatgrille ad appeared in the May 22, 1944 issue of Life Magazine on page 20.
MD Juan’s Press Release from the 2013 Willys Reunion
Rommel Juan, CEO of MD Juan, asked if I’d publish this press release about the company’s experience at this year’s 2013 Willys Spring Reunion.
This picture is used courtesy of the CJ-3B Page. Left to right is Bob Christy, Rommel Juan, Bob Westerman, and Keith Buckey.
Jeep body builder meets the jeep community in the USA
Nothing beats the thrill and excitement of being with people who share your passion and love for jeeps. These were the feelings of Rommel Juan, chief executive officer of MD Juan Enterprises, the Philippine-based manufacturer of replacement jeep bodies and parts as he shared lots of light moments with fellow jeep enthusiasts in a recent jeepers reunion.
For the first time, MD Juan Enterprises was recently invited to attend and make a technical presentation at the 21st Annual Spring Midwest Willys Jeep Reunion last May 17-19, 2013 at the Clarion Inn and Convention Center at Hudson, Ohio, USA.
This photo is published courtesy of the CJ-3B Page.
“This is the first time that we have attended a reunion of civilian jeep enthusiasts of this magnitude. Over 100 restored civilian jeeps were on exhibit and we were pleasantly surprised when seven of them approached us to show us their jeeps restored using our body tubs and parts. One of them, Dave, even proudly exhibited right beside our booth his vintage Willys MB jeep that was restored using an MD Juan body tub”, he says.
July 6th & 7th Car Show in Saugerties, NY
This New York Car show happening in July hopes to bring in military vehicles this year.
Larry wrotes, “Our little town puts on a real nice car show, vintage, hod rods, rat rods, trucks etc. This year its a 2 day event due to the fact its the tenth year anniversary of the car show. If you go to the web site you will see the great things the sponsors do with the money. This year the Ulster County Veterans purchased a home for the vets and the funds received will be donated to them. The sponsors are great people plus JEEP dealers. The sponosors asked me to get as many military vehicles as possible for the show, as a show of gratitude for the vets and there new home.”
You can read more about this care show here.
Bed Extender **SOLD**
June 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: bed-extension. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this unusual bed extension. I think this is a non-newgren extender that’s been customized.
” ***I had this listed 2 weeks ago. It attracted almost 50 watchers but no bids at $400. I have nothing to compare it to. So I will let the market set the price at $200 and above.***
Extension bed or extension body for vintage Willys CJ Jeeps. During the Jeep craze following WWII, Willys and several other companies were making all sorts of Jeep accessories. One of the coolest was the Extension Body or Extend-A-Bed. Some were made “knocked down” for assembly by the owner. Others were made “welded up” and ready to bolt on. This bed extension is “welded up” and installs with only 8 bolts. I do not know who, when or where this bed extension was made. There is no maker’s tag present. The floor and sides are formed from one solid piece of heavy sheet steel turned up at the sides. It took a heavy metal brake to form this steel. The body is braced and welded. All bolt holes to mount to the jeep are present.
1961 Photo of Chicago FC Fire Jeep on eBay
June 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc spotted this photo.
“8×10 photo, hand-printed in a home darkroom by the seller.
Chicago, Illinois Fire Department Little John – 674.
1961 Willy’s Jeep – CFD Shop high pressure deluge unit. No other information available.
Richard M. Adelman collection. Negative #5084.
Prints are shipped in a durable photo mailer within 12 hours of receipt of payment.”
View all the information on ebay
1953 CJ-3B Mesa, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
If I owned a 3B, it would look like this.
“1953 CJ 3B equipped with 302 Ford Motor, T10 close ratio Borg Warner transmission, 8,000 pound Ramsey Winch, Warn Overdrive, four wheel disc brakes, Pro Comp directional radials, Kayline top, full roll cage.
Custom built jeep trailer to match jeep with 50 inch wheel face and 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern
Price: $10,000
City: Mesa
State: AZ”
1946 CJ-2A Jefferson, NC **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This ad was forwarded by Marc. The seller indicates the “Front 1946 Tag is not included in auction” (very end of description). I’m not sure what that means.
“You are bidding on a restored CJ2A, I have owned this Willys since 2003/2004. I purchased it, drove it about four months; took it apart and cleaned, painted, replaced, busted knuckles, said things I thought I would never say, etc. I finished up about four years ago and have been driving and adding things here and there. I only have put about 100-150 miles on this thing a year, I drive it to the hardware store, to get a haircut, and to work. Since I have had this Willys it has never been in the mud, rain one time (got caught out), never driven on salty winter roads here in the east (have drove in the snow in the field and woods behind the house, goes great) I really hate to sell, but it must go. Below is a list of the stuff I have done, I’m sure I have forgotten some things. I have done everything but the engine rebuild, I had it hired out. I have hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in this Willys
This Willys runs and drives great, always starts the first time. It has been very dependable
Its not restored for a showroom with everything correct, its done to drive and use.
I have more Pics, request by contacting me. If you want a pic of something let me know I’ll take it.
Feel free to ask any questions
Here is a video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66z0qdcHllE pulling a trailer load of brush, two-wheel drive, low range.
The body was completely stripped down (body removed from tub) / sand blasted primed with 3 coats of PPG epoxy primer, no body work has been done (there is no filler/bondo/etc. on the body just black primmer)
Original Meyers Half Cab, never painted in original primmer, has original Meyers Sicker. I uncrated this top when purchased. Shown in pics all installed (during summer months I remove the doors and rear glass section, makes something like a bikini top, keeps the sun off your neck)
Original Warn Overdrive Unit (WARN Shift Knob), Works Great – installed with the hard to find/expensive adapter so that the front PTO can be used.
Koenig Front PTO with Winch, Works great removed cable to install winch rope, just haven’t got around to it. (needs break arm, can still use without)
1964 CJ-3B Fairfield, OH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Being offered is a good solid 1964 Kaiser Jeep 4X4 with an all steel body. This is a great looking and running Jeep with stunning curb appeal. The truck has a 4 Cylinder motor with a 3-Speed transmission with a floor shifter. The Jeep starts, runs, drives, and stops well. This is a very desirable year in Jeep history that will take you back to a time when life was much simpler and vehicles had style. (lots more info on eBay)”
