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Photo of Ford Convertible Top on MB/GPW on eBay

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Bruce spotted this photo of a Ford convertible top on an MB/GPW. It seems to fit pretty well.

“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo Willys Jeep CJ Convertible Automobile Size is 3.5×3.5″ inches.”

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Miss Willy Makes the Parade

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Glenn and Miss Willy couldn’t make the local town parade in Smithfield, Maine, after Miss Willy’s accident, so Glenn’s friends made sure that at least Miss Willy would be there, even if it took a tow truck. That’s how you know you have good friends 🙂

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Nashville, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.

(07/16/2015) This VEC is rough, but early. Still runs.

2-door open body type
4×4 part-time (rear permanent, front engaged manually in off-road conditions), manual speed gearbox
Still running and in good shape.
New tires
Extra body included
Wanting to trade for 4-door family vehicle(truck, SUV, car)
Wouldn’t be selling but in serious need for reliable vehicle for family.
Serious offers only. “

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1952 CJ-3A BBQ Stanwood, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

(06/14/2015) This CJ-3A was repurposed into a bbq.

“1952 Willys that has been modified into a BBQ! Works awesome! Smoked Ribs, Brisket and lots of Pork on it! Adjustable firebox. Heat range of 150 to 500 degrees. $1000 obo or Trade…”

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1944 Fox Movietone News Jeep as Blackboard

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It seems the Americans waited until after they landed in France to start teaching some of the GIs how to speak French. Lacking blackboards, they turned to the underside of a jeep hood. The following Fox Movietone silent video clip is a collection of outtakes. The blackboard lesson begins at the 16:22 mark and lasts about a minute.

http://mirc.sc.edu/islandora/object/usc%3A16017

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1943 Fox Movietone Features Fire Jeep

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The October 26, 1943, Fox Movietone featured a one minute clip about a Toledo, Ohio, Fire Jeep. It appears to be built on a Willys MB Slat Grille. The clip appears at the 6:53 mark of the video. I managed to get a few still images:

http://digital.tcl.sc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/mvtnwarfilm/id/783

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1945 Press Demonstration Photo on eBay

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This is a classic.

“You are bidding on an original press photo of Toledo Farmers Using Vintage Willys Overland Jeep . If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & they are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 7/10/1945.”

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