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Here are a few oddball wood jeeps that I thought might interest folks.
1. These two jeeps were marked down to $65 as of this writing, but that expired yesterday. I suspect if you made an offer near that amount, the seller might accept. View all the information on eBay:
2) This jeep is listed at $25 or best offer. View all the information on eBay:
This was listed on eBay, but didn’t sell. The form number is DM59-9 and the calendar matches the year 1960 (including that year’s leap year). This can also be made into a mobile.
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, (1955?) WILLYS JEEP SALES/DEALER CALENDAR.
THE CALENDAR CAN BE BUILT INTO A HANGING ORNAMENT OR AS A DAILY DESK CALENDAR. THE CALENDAR ALSO HAS COLORED DRAWINGS OF THE WILLYS CJ5, PICKUP, UTILITY WAGON AND FC-170.
GOOD COLOR AND GRAPHICS. VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL. SOME PERFORATION SEAMS ARE LOOSE IN PARTS, BUT CALENDAR IS COMPLETE AND IN ONE PIECE.
MADE FOR THE WHYCO COMPANY, PA.”
The site/internet was really slow last night, so I only have a handful of updates for today.
It’s been a few days since I’ve been in the shop working on the FC. Things first came to a stand still when Ann’s cousin and his family to drop by for a visit. We all had a good time. The kids wanted a ride in the race jeep, so I zipped around the property with them, which, by the large smiles on their faces, they seemed to enjoy.
On Wed night we discovered one of our calves (spending the summer at a neighbor’s pasture) had gotten pink eye in the same eye that had it last year. So, we spent Thursday morning prepping our chute and corral, then cowboy’d over all three calves to our pasture. The hurt one got an antiobiotic shot in the chute. We ran the other two through the chute for practice (to their credit, they went through pretty easily).
Ann’s cousins left Thursday following our cattle rustling. After a shower (it’s still hot here, so I’ve been sweating tonsl) and a nap, I spent some more time looking through toy haulers, class A and class C motorhomes. We still haven’t decided how much of a rig we want to get (how much will we really use it, how much do we want to spend on upkeep, what’s the most practical, etc). I also wasn’t quite sure how much our tilt trailer and race jeep weigh together. So, yesterday I decided to get them weighed.
It turns out the race jeep weighs 3140lbs
The tilt trailer weighs 3180lbs (10k GVWR)
The truck weighs 7760lbs
We originally bought the dual axle, heavy duty tilt trailer for the tractor and the zero turn mower. That it could tow the race jeep (or be winched onto the trailer) was a bonus. However, if we had the race jeep on an aluminum dual axle trailer (it looks like they run about 1500lbs or less), our total weight would be 4600lbs, allowing most motorhomes to be able to tow the jeep and trailer without modifications (5000lbs max towing capacity seems fairly common).
Ann’s mother’s 27′ class C Forest River motorhome (Ford 4350 chassis) worked fine for our travels, though it was uncomfortable for me to drive at times due to the short seats. We also never towed anything with it. And, the low quality build elments were beginning to show some wear by the time we sold it. So, I’m not in a rush to get a cheap Class C.
Here’s what we do know … We know that when we go east with the FC Tour Jeep, it will be pulled by our truck, either on the tilt or on the three wheeled trailer that came with it. My guess is that the Tour jeep will prob come in around 4500lbs, so with either trailer, I’d plan on the pair weighing 8000lbs.
Beyond that, we can either get a used Class A (preferably with new tires and upgraded suspension parts at the very least). With it, we’d probably return to making some longer spring and fall trips (we plan to sell the breeding cows and switch to just raising a few summer cows … this will give us more freedom);
OR a Class C (if we can’t find the right Class A), which would likely be a cheaper option and likely having us use it locally for a race event;
OR a Toy Hauler, but one that has a 3500 ramp and cargo capacity, which we could tow with the truck.
We hope to make a decision soon, as I’d like to take the race jeep to summer convention this year.
Decisions, decisions.
This brochure doubled as a dealer poster. When unfolded it measures 22″ x 17″. The brochure is dated 1961, which was several years before the company introduced it’s Orrville produced hardtops.
This is the folded front:
This is the folded back:
The brochure opens vertically, revealing this “Sell Power” page.
The brochure then opens horizontally, revealing this page:
The brochure opens horizontally one more time:
This is how the back looks fully unfolded: Continue reading
The Jeep Corporation General Products Division eventually became AM General. This 1970 brochure showcases a variety of vehicles offered, but also included a brief history, including a few diagrams of FJs. However, they mislabeled an FJ-3 as an FJ-3A. Also, it’s nice to see the difference between an FJ-6 and an FJ-6A.
View the whole brochure here (for sale for $99).
Here’s the FJ page, including a closeup:
UPDATE II: A big thanks to Graham for sharing this early brochure on the Hotchkiss licensed CJ-3B for the growing Hotchkiss CJ-3B thread.
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UPDATE (Originally posted in Feb 2020): I’ve combined multiple Hotchkiss brochures into one post, along with some better pics.
1. This first brochure might be the earliest? I only have the front page. It was posted to eBay back in 2020:
“A rare original Hotchkiss Willys Jeep brochure undated c1950’s with French text. Brochure is very small format 4pp fold out illus in line drawings, no photos and is in very good condition.”
2. This Hotchkiss CJ-3B brochure appears to have been made in coordination with the Willys-Overland Export company, as some of the imagery and design is similar. Given the CJ-3B was considered the “New Jeep”, I’d say this brochure must have been published in 1953. Note the engine.
Below is the French version of the brochure, which is on eBay. The one below that is one from my collection.
3. Now, compare the one above to the one below. As you can see, there are similarities and differences:
Based on the grille, I’m guessing this one is from 1951. Is there any other advertising describing the truck as a “Jumbo pick-up”?
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“GOOD COLOR AND GRAPHICS. VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL.
THE NAME “HOWARD L. APPLEGATE” IS STAMPED ON IT.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP SALES LITERATURE”
This Signal Corps photo dated November 27, 1945, shows jeeps following the additions of hardtop and likely other winterization changes.
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“PHOTO CAPTION: Jeeps are lined up after the winterizing process at the Stayr plant in Vienna, Austria. 11/27/45.”
This rarely available postcard popped up on eBay the other day. Given the grilles on the wagon and truck, plus the FC-170 pictured, I’d say this is a late 1957 postcard.
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“ITEM: c1950 Jeep “PARTS” – Original Car Dealer Sales Brochure / Card
DIMENSIONS: About 8 x 5 inches having 1 pages.”
Progress continues on the FC, though if feels at a snails pace at times. I was near done running wires, but then decided to wire the main electric fan the correct way by installing a relay setup. I also decided to install the somewhat vintage Sun tachometer onto the left corner of the dash (in an existing hole), as it would be good to see the RPMs for when the transmission shifts. The brake lines, the speedometer cable, and all the wires from underneath the cab come up through two holes, so that should help clean up the look of the driver’s side.
I looked into solid state blinker setups, but haven’t found one that fits my needs. I may just go with the old school round flashers.
Here’s a pic of the dash. The spaghetti is laid in place to be cleaned up once all the wires are in their respective locations.
Below is the e-stopp parking brake installed, with the redone gas line just above it. I will be dropping that one high spot in the gas line, but, over all, I think this setup will work just fine. I’ve tried to leave space for the forthcoming mounting bracket for the rear cage & platform.
This phot shows the installed rear light switch, with the initiating bracket bolted to the shifter bracket. The wiring to/from the brake light still needs to be secured and won’t be laying on the front drive line as pictured! Everything fits well in there.
Finally, just for kicks, we finally mounted Ann’s sign. It looks great, though I think the “bunkhouse” should probably be renamed the “paint studio”, as Ann mostly uses it to work on her canvas paintings.
