This photo from the November 21, 1957, issue of the Spokesman-Review shows Ben Carlin and Half Safe following his trip around the world.
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A Unique Way to Carry Oil & Grease
Spicer Ad in Army Ordnance
This Spicer Ad appeared in the July-August 1944 issue of Army Ordnance. Looks like a Slat Grille is coming over the hill at the top of the ad.
The Mystery Jeep Utility Body
UPDATE: Ted got a hold of this a few years ago. No one seems to know who modified or for what purpose. Now he wants to let it go. If interested, email him at willysted@charter.net.
He wrote, “I was lucky enough to a be in the right place at the right time and have some interesting items to trade towards purchasing this really unique Willys body. Not really sure on origin or history on this oddball as it came from a buddy of mine who also didnt have much history on it, but I knew it was really cool and thought it would be the ultimate foundation for a great Yard -plow Jeep.
I thought it would be a great Jeep to have all your tools, torches, jacks, etc etc in to minimize walks back to the garage to get something while working on stuff out in the woods or yard. I was going to start with a good rolling and running 2a frame and make it mechanically sound and mount a Plow or Snow Scoop on front with a rear mounted PTO winch hoisting Boom on back of Jeep for a great little Utility Jeep.
Unfortunately my unfinished projects and Jeeps that need attention have got me forced to part with some of my future projects that Im never gonna have time for. This Body is very unique and definitely deserves to be restored and put to use somewhere. I think with a good rolling and running 2a or 3a frame and some work it would be a great Winter project for someone looking for a cool Willys build. My loss is going to be someones gain.
Make me an offer !!! Email any questions and I will try to help”
Thankful For Jeeps
A Happy Thanksgiving Holiday of everyone out there. I shall be thankful for jeeps today! Apparently, one Major E.P. Hogan was also thankful for these unique vehicles, so much so that he wrote an article for the Sep/Oct 1944 issue of Army Ordnance called The Jeep In Action: Some Adventures of the Army’s Ubiquitous Vehicle. It’s a pretty interesting read. i’ve included it in its entirety for your holiday pleasure. Click on the images to more easily read the article.
CJ-2A Fire Jeep Brochure
This was on eBay a couple days ago. I was tempted to bid on it, but I figured the money is better spent elsewhere. It sold for $25 plus a $5 more for shipping. Neat brochure!
“VERY NICE 1946 VINTAGE WILLYS JEEP FIRE TRUCK SALES BROCHURE….8-1/2 X 11, OPENS TO 8-1/2 X 33….TWO SIDED….VERY CLEAN CONDITION, NO TEARS, ETC…SHOWS NUMEROUS PHOTOS OF THE POSTWAR CIVILIAN FIRE JEEP….ALSO PAGE SHOWING SMALL WATER TRAILER AVAILABLE WITH JEEP”
Jeep Engine Glass Table Raytown, MO $1500
Perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining???
“1948 willys Flat head engine table it has wheels so can be easily moved. perfect for gift or for the man cave.”
CJ-3A Used for B-52 Crash Memorial Project
Tom shared this video he assembled. It captures a memorial project he and his son completed recently, a remembrance of nine airmen who were killed in a B-52 crash. Part of their effort required the use of Tom’s CJ-3A.
Top Offroad Trails 2016
The 2016 Top Offroad Trails has been published by PartCatalog. You can learn more here:
https://www.partcatalog.com/blog/top-off-road-trails-in-america/
1967 Jeepster Commando Santa Barbara, CA $9500
Looks nice.
“1967 Kaiser Jeepster Station Wagon C-101.
This first year Kaiser Jeepster has spent its life in the So Cal high desert.
The Super Rare Brian Chuchua dealership license plate frames surround the 67 JEEP plates.
225 Dauntless V6 this is the best engine the factory ever installed in a Jeep.
T-86 3sp trans
Dana 20 TC
4.88 axle ratio with Dana 27 front, Dana 44 rear (freshly rebuilt) with factory limited slip.
New 235-85/16 Goodyear Wrangle Duratrac tires E rated less than 3k miles on them.
The electrical system has been upgraded and rewired.
New 100amp Alternator
New Battery.
New 2900 cfm Electric fan.
New Hella H4 headlights 55-100 watt.
New Hella 55 watt Driving lights.
New United Pacific 55watt Fog lights.
New Windshield and seal.
New Auxiliary Radiator.
New Master Cylinder and Wheel Cylinders.
New Brakes Shoes.
New Rear Drums.
New Heavy duty Snow and Ice wiper blades and arms.
The clutch has been upgraded to rod activated.
Radiator has been replaced.
Rancho Shocks.”






















