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I found two Forward Control photos in the Chicago Tribune archives.
1) This is from December 5, 1956:
2) This is from January 5, 1958:
This model jeep made from wood has some good touches.
Custom-made Wooden Willys WWII Military Jeep and Trailer
~All Hardwoods~
This beautiful Custom-made Willys World War II Military Jeep is a masterful creation by a master wood craftsman and military Veteran.
All of the parts of this Jeep and Trailer were custom made, in all hardwoods, from a paper pattern by Toys and Joys. Then it was assembled. This labor of love adds up to about 60 hours of time.
Now you see the wonderful finished product, and you can own it!
Measurements: Jeep – 12-1/2″ long x 6″ high (top of windshield) x 5-1/4″ wide, Trailer – 10-1/2″ long (with the tongue) x 3-3/4″
Condition: New, Custom-made, One of a kind
A fantastic item to add to your collection, or it would make a great gift!!
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Marc forwarded this photo. No information about it.
“Orig. Vintage Photograph, old car Jeep on a rail line 1950’s”
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Marc spotted this photo.
“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY OR PRINT
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos I have listed.
SUBJECT: Original snapshot photo of an MP with his jeep in Berlin, Germany. Bumper indicates this was 98th Division.
DATE: circa 1945 – Photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 3″ x 4.5″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: blank
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs, develops, and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other museums. Our most notable traveling exhibits include Brushes With War, a collection of 325 oriiginal paintings and drawings by the troops of WWI and Iron Fist, a complete HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”
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Provides a good look at the dash assembly.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.”
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I hope everyone gets to enjoy themselves on this day of rest (and shopping … lol). Ann’s making tonight’s dinner, so I have the night off of cooking.
Below is a 1948 Popeye cartoon that features two jeeps.
Here’s an official Jeep Jockeys souvenir program I found on ebay a couple years ago. I finally scanned it yesterday. Many of the photos didn’t print well, but it’s still an interesting booklet, especially for those like me that recognize some of the racers names. I was disappointed by all the ads, but I included them in the scans.
A little background information: the Yakima Jeep Jockeys of Yakima, Washington, formed a club in 1963. In 1965 they incorporated and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Beginning in 1971, the club held a series of Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Championship Races. They held them at leaf through 1977, but I do not know how much longer they were held after that year.
Exploration Northwest featured the 1977 race in one of their 1977 episodes. I was given permission to share two video clips from their episodes here.
You might remember Ron Day’s photos from a 1977 Yakima Race. It seems to be the same race that was featured in the souvenir program below.
This early Yakima Ridge Runners “Jeep Rodeo” race was captured on film. It’s short, but still fun to watch. It’s called “Jeep Jockeys Jar and Jounce“.
This is a still from the video. You can click on the picture to reach the video.
Is the trailer upside down to protect the occupants or something else?
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo WWII Army Jeep & Trailer Size is 3.25×2.5″ inches.”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now on Craigslist for $275.
This unique rare sign originally from Belchertown, Massachusetts, is made of wood. It’s amazing it has survived. It is just under 1′ x 3′. Seller is taking offers.
“Great looking sign in excellent condition.; Painted on pine board. and colors are bright and excellent. Not sure if this was made to stick in bed of truck. Measures aprox. 10 x 32″. Dates to 1950’s.I believe.”
http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/atq/4777224462.html
