Guy spotted this great time-lapse video of a Chevrolet V-8 rebuild.
Time Lapse Video of V-8 Rebuild
March 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Tennessee M-38 Barn Find
March 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
John forwarded this story from Barnfinds.com.
http://barnfinds.com/1951-willys-m38-jeep-a-worthy-find/
From Barnfinds.com
Dispatcher Half Top / Full Top Brochure
March 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Was the half top DJ top unique to it, or was it a standard half top.
“Original non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , printed both sides”
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1948 Farnsworth MiddleKauff Mobile Generator Unit Brochure
March 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I thought I’d posted this years ago, but discovered I hadn’t. This brochure highlights the 12.5 KVA and the 3.75 KVA mobile generator units available around 1948.
Camel Cigarette’s Jumpin Jeeps Ad
March 20, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images • TAGS: Cigarettes. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This ad appeared on page 3 of the Daily News out of Middlesboro, Kentucky, on April 20, 1942 and the Wilmington Morning Star on April 21, 1942.
French Postcard with “Jeep”
March 20, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This WWII postcard will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal. Neat illustration.
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The Willys War News Vers 3, #3 **SOLD**
March 20, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay
“VTG Willys War News July 16 1945 Special Postwar Preview Edition Jeep V3 #3 N”
WWII Postcard Second-Hand Jeep Blonde on eBay
Photographs from the BYU Archives
March 19, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
There are some interesting photos in the Brigham Young University Archives that include jeeps. Click on this link to sell all the photos. Here are a couple.
1. This shows soldiers pouring gas into the carb. It’s part of a safety film.
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/2244/rec/11 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
2. [T-5 Clarence W.] Van Liere checks [the] Jeep.
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/3173/rec/7 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
3. [Capt. Merle H.] Chamberlin [sits on the Jeep fender].
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/3209/rec/19 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
1944 Photo of Coast Guard Firefighters on eBay
March 19, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It looks like the taped sign reads “U. S. Coast Guard Air Station”
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Elizabeth City North Carolina US Coast Guard Fire Jeep On Call. It shows the US Coast Guard jeep leaving the fire station after it received a call. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 5/26/1944.”
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1947 Photo of Hap Arnold in Jeep on Ebay
March 18, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Looks like Hap is driving a 1945 VEC based on the rear hubs.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of US Army General Henry Hap Arnold Driving Jeep Pulling Disc. Photo measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches and is dated 7/21/1947.”
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2012 6×6 Wrangler Westland, MI $65,000
March 18, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s • TAGS: 6x6. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It’s not vintage, but it’s an oddball 6×6. Thanks to Seth for spotting this one.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/4932658107.html
“Welcome to Tyrant Motorworks home of the true six wheel drive Tyrant, the ultimate in offroad traction.Tyrant offer a true 6×6 conversion of a Jeep Wrangler. We customize your Tyrant for your specific needs.
The Tyrant is powered with a 6.1 Hemi engine producing 450 horse power! Featuring 38” tires for extra grip for those for need the ultimate in offroad machines.
The six wheel drirve (6×6) allows you to go places 4×4 drive Jeeps need to air down to travel. All of our 6×6 Jeeps are trail tested and the JK6 and Tyrants and proven performers]