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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Jesse forwarded a few more pics showing the floor removed.
This is an update on the 1948 Package Delivery Van, the only one we know of in existence. When we last saw it, the van was on it’s way to Jesse’s place in Phoenix for a complete overhaul.
You can read the full story of the package van in an article I wrote and published for JeepTruck.com.
Below is the latest picture I have. The body has been stripped and cleaned a bit.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(08/18/2012) The movie Tugger, the Jeep 4×4 Who Wanted to Fly is based on the book by the same name.
“This is a CJ2A that was used as a Movie Promotional Mascott. The Movie “TUGGER, THE JEEP 4X4 WHO WANTED TO FLY” was released in 2005. I bought this CJ2A from the man that owned the Rights to Movie and the Promotional Items. It is titled and runs great. It has been entered in Car Shows and has won Trophies and “Best of Show”. The paint Scheme is of the Air Force Thunderbirds. It has the Insignia of the Thunderbirds and was rebuilt along with the engine by the Sponsers; The Air Force, Jeep, Shell Oil, Orlando Genesis and Arnald Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. KIDS LOVE IT! Many comments at traffic lights. Beautiful eye catcher! It can be used for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Parades and Funerals (or just plain enjoyable driving). Not many miles since rebuild according to the tires. I fly the American Flag and Air Force Flag on special occasions.”
For those who haven’t carved your pumpkins yet, I found a few ideas below. We (and by we I mean Ann did all the work) grew our own pumpkins this year, so if we make time for carving them we will try something with a jeep flair.
Kaiser Willys is having a Jeep Pumpkin Carving contest with a $25 gift certificate as the prize. Go to their facebook page to learn more. The pic below is from the Kaiser Willys Facebook page.
Here’s another carved pumpkin for those that can’t identify what the shapes represent:
Here is a different take on a jeep pumpkin that I found here.
Here is a stencil you can use to carve your own pumpkin. Well, it’s a small size version of the stencil. The original stencil seems to be gone. If you click here, you can use a version of this pic that I have blown up (maybe it will work?).
And then there is this painting of a jeep amongst pumpkins by Daphne Wynne Nixon.
Here are a few other links to carvings:
Bob forwarded a beautiful photograph of his CJ-3B and Trailer that will be appearing in Bill Norris’ Holy Toledo Slot Grill Classics 2013 Jeep Calendar.
You can find the calendar for sale on eBay
Clarence Budington Kelland published an one of four parts of a novel called “The Incredible Jeep” in the American Magazine in November of 1941. It appears he followed that by publishing the entire novel in 1942. Is anyone familiar with the story?
Here’s a reference to the Magazine on eBay
I’m not sure what this is good for, but it’s a neat little mini jeep.
“Built from the ground up. All steel components to include the drive train and axles. Durable 3/4″ plywood body finished with automotive paint. Honda GZ series gas engine (200cc) for great performance and efficiency. Rechargeable AGM battery for the headlights. Padded leather bench seat with automotive carpeting on interior surfaces and the under carriage finished with undercoating. Cashiers check or cash. Buyer responsible for pick up and/or shipping.”
View all the information on eBay
Sebastian forwarded this to me today. This is great!
“While driving in Antioquia Colombia my dad found this electric Jeep. It is smaller than normal size and the owner (see picture) is asking for about $3700 US dollars. It is a pure home-made Willys. Only in Colombia!!”
The Art of the Jeep: From Propoganda to Advertising was published recently. I spotted this on eBay, but the best price on this appears to be through Amazon.com. Has anyone purchased this?
ART OF THE JEEP, THE: From Propaganda to Advertising
UPDATE: Was listed on eBay.
(10/24/2012) This is a new knife, not a vintage knife. I’m a bit surprised at the price, which is $142 as of this post. But then, I am no knife expert.
“A NEW In The Box Case XX Amber Bone Trapper Knife with A Color Scrimshaw Scene that I have just finished of an old Willys Jeep and a fisherman sitting on his Canoe. I signed and dated this knife on the bottom right. A Certificate of Authenticity that I will sign and date will be sent with the knife.
Please Note: When I do Color Scrimshaw, I do NOT paint the color on top of the design. I re-cut every line where each color is to go and apply those colors down into the cuts. This is a very time consuming process, but one in which I feel the results are well worth the added effort.
I have, in my opinion, a very low starting bid with NO RESERVE, so you collectors can decide what this knife is worth.
The knife measures: 4 1/8″ closed”
Ann and I drove to Spokane last Thursday for a doc appointment, then returned via the Idaho panhandle. We made it as far east as Fernwood, Idaho, a small town in the mountains to visit Ann’s relatives, before heading south to Moscow and back. While in Fernwood, we ran across a couple jeeps. So, we took photographs.
Here’s a photograph of us at the barn built by my great grandfather at Fighting Creek. This will mean something to those that have read my book. The barn is 100 years old, but still looks good (from this angle anyway).
Here’s an old plow jeep we spotted. We also spotted a jeep across the street, but it was too far back to photograph.
This was located in the town of Santa, Idaho, at the bridge.
UPDATE: MIke has a toy that looks similar to the ones below, only it is branded differently (shown at the bottom)
Does anyone know if United Airlines had any real jeeps that looked anything like these in terms of coloring/branding?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41606952@N07/3900101677/
Here is a Japanese tin friction toy United Airlines Jeep
http://www.antiquesimagearchive.com/items/209414.html
This is a Cragston Friction tin jeep with KO trademark
Dennis purchased this coloring book at a local swap meet. I’ve never seen one for sale. The title is “Things That Go” and was published in 1955.
