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Marc was in the South African Air Force, but never saw one of these offroad airborne Jakkal vehicles in action. He’d never seen one until he enountered this link, which has all kinds of pictures by Danie Van den Berg:
http://www.sa-transport.co.za/military/army_vehicles_3.html
Here’s a packed Jakkal from a Wikipedia entry:
It looks like this has a jeep like suspension with full floating hubs in the rear. Note how the winch until on the front folds down to allow the front clip to tilt forward.
This seller has listed a variety of photographs for sale again. Here’s just one showing the assembly of crated MBs and GPWs. View all the seller’s photos on eBay
“8” X 10″ SHARP GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH WITH NO DATE OR INFORMATION ON BACK (IT COULD BE A U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUT I’M NOT SURE. THESE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND IS TIME TO LET THEM GO). Condition is excellent.——I will be listing more Military Vehicle photos in the weeks to come if you are interested.——Any reddish tint that you might see is a reflection off my logo template and is not in the photograph.”
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Deborah forwarded this video from Tom Townsend and the Military Network Motor Pool. The first segment deals with jeeps. To their credit they spend some time discussing jeep history and describing how to tell the differences between jeeps (ford vs mb and military vs civilian). But, I felt they could have covered the history more accurately.
For example, when discussing the Bantam prototype they showed pictures of the BRC-40 (3rd generation Bantam). They never showed any pictures of the Willys prototypes. They also suggested Willys got the contract for the jeep before Ford appeared. The reality is Ford not only submitted prototypes, but won the principal military contract, before it was taken away and given to Willys. Another mistake was that CJ-2As were produced starting in 1945 rather than 1946.
You can check out the entire episode here: http://www.hulu.com/watch/216750
Marc spotted this photo that was sold on eBay yesterday. What’s interesting is that the there’s a CJ-3B followed by a M-38A1. I wasn’t aware they lined up jeeps at the assembly plant like that.
You can view the entire photo here on eBay
Here’s a neat postcard from the 60s(?).
“Colorado Postcard of Colorado Rockies Jeep Road – Photo by William A. Sanborn. These roads wind between Ouray and Telluride. Measures approximately 6″ x 4″. Has scalloped edging. Card is slightly bowed and corners are dinged (see pics.).”
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Here’s an interesting photo. That looks like a home wooden hardtop. I can’t tell what the letters on the front of the windshield spell.
“Photo size is 4.5×2.75″ inches”
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The jeeps aren’t really big, but there appears to be a flattie, a CJ-5 and a wagon or truck.
“WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA — Circa. 1960 Street view with Chevy and Jeep autos parked in front of a STANDARD OIL Co. Gas Station. Chevron, Conoco, and Texaco gas station signs can be seen in the view. The card is unused — very good+ condition. It’s a dandy view for your automobile/gas station post card collection.”
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UPDATE: Sale Pending. Was priced at $1800.
I happened across this beautiful wagoneer. It looks like a great price. We thought seriously about this one.
“1970 last of the legendary Kaiser made Jeeps!!! These are very hard to find in any condition!! Powerful V8 engine runs strong!!! I have been contacted by alot of CL flakes! Please only only inquire if you are a serious buyer as hard times have driven me to sell. Cash only/NO trades ($1800obo)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
The top is rare with the little windows along the top. It looks nice.
“THIS WELL MAINTAINED AND REBUILT JEEP IS A WWII VINTAGE JEEP
THAT WAS BUILT BY WILLY’S ON DEC 23, 1942. SERIAL # OF JEEP IS 197749.
THE JEEP HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY SINCE THE 1970’S.
THE ENGINE IS THE ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER REBUILT BY WILLAMETTE PARTS
IN EUGENE. THE MAINS ARE .020 AND THROWS ARE .030. THE STEERING BOX,
TRANSMISSION, BRAKES ARE ALL REBUILT. A NEW TOP WAS PUT ON AT
THAT TIME AND JEEP PAINTED. HAS ALWAYS BEEN INSIDE AND COVERED
IN A STORAGE SHED. MOST OF THE WORK WAS DONE IN 1985 AND SINCE THEN
I WOULD GUESS THAT IT HAS NOT HAD MORE THAN 2,000 MILES PUT ON IT.
IT ALSO HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT SYSTEM. ALL TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE
LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS,AND RADIO WORK WELL. HAS TACK, SPEEDOMETER AND ALL GAUGES
AND THEY ALL WORK EXCEPT THE FUEL. BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT SOMEONE PUT A
ROLLOVER BAR ON IT. I HAVE A SERVICE MANUAL THAT GOES WITH IT.”
This might be worth a look.
“All original complete 1962 Willys m38a1 needs restoration but is straight an rust free. Have military manual and service manual for it and many extra parts. Ran before placed in storage should just need a tune up and she will run. No longer have hard top and doors. Seats need to be re upholstered Make me an offer. This jeep deserves a good home. Call or text 623-680-0587”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3743333086.html
