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1943 Dictograph Ad on eBay

September 20, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Nothing sells a Dictograph like a Willys Jeep?

“Details
Year: 1943
Type: Original Print Ad
Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
Authentication: Dual Certificates
Image: Black / White
Approximate Size (inches): 10 x 12.5
Approximate Size (cm): 25 x 32
Description and Condition
This is an original 1943 World War II black and white print ad for Dictograph Intercommunication, which Willys-Overland Motors, Inc. utilizes in their war production assembly lines.

CONDITION

This 68+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage.”

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Willys Service Heavy Duty Steering Knob on eBay

September 20, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is a brand new item with free shipping.  I looked for interesting knobs when I built Biscuit, but eventually settled for a tractor one.  The seller has a variety of branded knobs also: http://stores.ebay.com/LOST-IN-THE-50S

“For years, I have had bidders ask me about a suicide steering wheel knob that would be good for real heavy duty use on trucks, fork-lifts, tractors riding lawnmowers and will work for handicapped drivers.

WELL I finally found one that will fit the bill for all of these uses and more. This top quality steering wheel knob is constructed from heavy-duty aluminum and steel. Ball bearings give it a smooth turning action and the tough mounting brackets provide a very strong hold on the steering wheel when installed properly.”

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Flattie in Hrifunes, Iceland with Laura and Pete

September 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, International • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A random Google search produced an image of this flattie, probably a CJ-2A, with some unusual modifications photographed by Laura and Pete (two people I don’t know) during their trip to Iceland.  Check out the jeep picture at their Iceland page and you’ll find yourself scrolling through all their beautiful pictures. It looks like Laura and Pete travel quite a bit, so hopefully they’ll spot another odd jeep soon.

http://onelucydrive.blogspot.com/2012/07/iceland.html

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Willys Clock at Classic Car Auction Sept 29th in New Stanton, PA

September 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Auctions, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Buz forwarded this auction.  It includes a Willys Clock.  Though this clock isn’t vintage, it’s still pretty pricey new at $309 from Amazon.

‘CLASSIC CAR AUCTION: OUTSTANDING VINTAGE AUTOMOBILES, PETROLIANA, GAS PUMPS, NEON CLOCKS, NEON SIGNS, ADVERTISING SIGNAG & RELATED ITEMS. Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 am. Ageless Autos, Inc. 201 East Pennsylvania Ave, New Stanton, PA 15672″

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Old Racing Jeep Called Sneaky Snake on Flickr

September 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Devin noted that Dale is still running “Sneaky Snake”.  Here’s a video clip from 2009 that shows him dragging.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMhKBpHPJm0

I love this old photo from the EC4WDA.  According to the caption, this was “Dale Lenig’s Sneaky Snake off-road racing Jeep. It was powered by a Ford Cobra and it was extremely fast!!!! Line Mountain 4WD Races – EC4WDA Region B – Late ’70s to early ’80’s”

http://www.flickr.com/photos/geepstir/5245293379/in/photostream/

 

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Several 1946 Hail to the Jeep Hardback on eBay

September 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This seller has Multiple hardback copies of “Hail to the Jeep” are for sale, along with paperback copies.  I rarely see the “Hail”  hardback copies of this book for sale.

1) Here’s a hardback copy of A. Wade Wells’ “Hail to the Jeep” with a dust jacket.  Current Price is $300.

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2) Here are 3 different hardback copies without dust jackets.  

A) View the information on eBay for the $200 Book

B) View the information on eBay for the $145 Book

C) View the information on eBay for the $100 Book

3) This seller also has the paperback version for sale, too.

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Ten Million Page Views!

September 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Yep, I’ve pulled out some confetti to celebrate the ten millionth page view, which occurred at approximately 11:50PM September 14th PST.  To give a little context, every time a web page on eWillys is viewed, my webhost software records it.  The count began January of 2008.  It has taken over 4 1/2 years to reach ten million, with most of that coming in the last two years.  I’ve been watching the numbers closely over the last few months, waiting for the final day to arrive.

Ok, that’s enough celebrating.  The next milestone should be hit sometime around Halloween when I put up the 20,000th post.

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1953 Jeeprod Truck Ringgold, GA **SOLD**

September 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.

It’s got a Willys Truck cab.

“This truck is a everyday driver if you want it to be.it is a lot of fun and a blast to drive.i traded my harley for this a couple weeks ago and now need to sell it to buy my 17 year old daughter a first car.i may trade this for a good clean,lower milage(less than 150k) car or small sub.it needs to be 2000-up and a automatic.may also trade for another classic car or hot rod,rat rod but must be pre 1972.i like all brands,models and years so send me some pics via tex.now lets talk about the truck.It is a 1953 willys pick-up cab,1941 international rear fenders,1959 volkswagon bug front fenders and all on a injected s-10 frame and drivetrain.i was going to put a small block and turbo 350 in it.we all know that they make small block mounts designed for the s-10 frame.the truck has led brake lights,power brakes,a very kool interior and much more.please understand that this is a rat rod and although it is put together very well it does squeak or rattle a little but its better than a lot I’ve seen.i have a piece of lexan to replace the red one in the back glass.nice wheels and tires are brand new with 50 miles on them.the chopped top looks kool and the body drop is right on time.”

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