Bill spotted this short article about a wagon seemingly left to rot that was restarted.
1961 Wagon Left to Rot, Now Runs
December 21, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jeep Sales and Service Sign Hamilton, MT $4000
December 20, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It lacks a back panel, but otherwise looks good.
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/atd/d/grantsdale-rare-old-jeep-sign/7421635365.html
“This is a super hard to find Lightup Jeep sign from the late 50s. It also has Authorized Willys Dealer on it! Lites up and has no cracks or fading to the lens. The back was broken and removed some time ago. Has the original hanging bracket and all original electronics. Been stored indoors for the last 50 years! This sign is aprox. 3ft x 4ft w/o the arms”
Custom Electric Jeep Mesa, AZ $2000
December 20, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: Electric-Jeep. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for sharing this ad. This electric jeep was custom made by co-workers of the seller years ago. This price is “a couple grand” which I interpreted as $2000. Contact Steve Henry via email for more info Steve @ slhenryservice.com (remove the spaces from around the @).
Willys Jeep on Farm as Tractor & Plow Video
UPDATE: This video was shared in September of 2018. An oldie, but a goodie.
I saw this video for the first time yesterday. Near the end of it there are several jeeps featured doing non-farm chores. I’ve taken a few screen shots of them and added them below. The most interesting one to me is the red one with the extended rear (pic with guys carrying the washing machine).
We’ve run across these extended rears like this on a few jeeps over the years, but this is the earliest evidence of them that I have seen. The one on the back of the red jeep looks like to me like it was professionally made, leading me to wonder if it was a purchasable product.
Nate’s CJ-5 “Snowshoe”
Nate built this custom-purpose CJ-5 from parts.
“This 1966 cj5 came to me in very rough condition. No engine or transmission. The tub was falling off and the windshield glass fell out on the way home because the windshield frame was all rotted out. I pieces it together from parts I could find cheaply and it turned out to be a really tight Jeep now. Still a work in progress with more modifications to come.”
Jim’s USS Essex Photos With Jeeps
December 16, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Jim sent me the following pics ….
“I was recently entrusted with a collection of photos that were taken by Chief Photographer’s Mate Paul Madden while onboard the USS Essex during WW2. The pics of Madden are for a little background. The first pic is of him, the second is of him after returning from an air mission where he was wounded (shrapnel in the head)”
“The third pic is what happened to the Jap Zero that wounded him. The fourth is the Purple Heart he got for that wound.”
Jap diving on Essex missed.
“Below are some Jeep photos(attached) on board the Essex, which is the main reason for this post.”
Flight deck – Essex
Jeep towing dive bomber
CJ-5 At the LA County Fire Museum
December 16, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Museums This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Bob shared this article that explains more about the CJ-5 fire jeep (see the original PDF here).
Part 1: Epic Willys Oregon Trail Adventure
The Epic Willys Adventure Crew has put together a video showing highlights from days 1 & 2 of their 2021 summer adventure. Here’s a 20-plus minute video.
Ray’s Surreys
Ray’s put together a nice collection of surreys. You can see them in a pic he sent me. He’s working on the pink Surrey. If you happen to have the steering column shifter rods for a DJ-3A, he’s looking for them.
Plastic Turning Company’s Topless Top
UPDATE: This also ran in October of 2016. I’ve still not uncovered any more relevant information about these tops. However, I can tell you that the Plastic Turning Company suffered a break-in on March 15th, 1970. the company was located at 511 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA.
In March of 1969, Four Wheeler Magazine featured Plastic Turning Company’s Topless Top. It was built from plexiglass and was offered in a clear and tinted model. The company was based out of Leominster, Massachusetts. Has anyone ever seen one of these out in the wild? I didn’t have much luck searching Google for other images.
