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1946 Photo of “Follow Me” Jeep in Japan on eBay

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Here’s an unusual follow me jeep sign.

“US Army Air Force Photo—-
From Ed Austin 71st A.E.S. WWII 1946-47 postwar occupation of Japan Photo Album,
stationed at Fukuoka, Honsu Japan, Ashiya AAB Cantonment
Ashiya Army Air Base
nice photo size 3″ x 4 1/4″”

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1946 Photo of a Jeep Taxi Stand on eBay

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I guess this is where someone stands if they want a jeep taxi?

“US Army Air Force Photo—-
From Ed Austin 71st A.E.S. WWII 1946-47 postwar occupation of Japan Photo Album,
stationed at Fukuoka, Honsu Japan, Ashiya AAB Cantonment
Ashiya Army Air Base
nice photo size 3″ x 4 1/4″”

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Jim’s Restored 1948 CJ-2A

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The staff at Bo’s Hotrods in Sanford, NC, just finished work on Jim’s restored CJ-2A. It looks like they do some good work. The jeep will now head to Maine where it will enjoy life in the country.

jim-doyle-cj2a1 jim-doyle-cj2a2Here are some ‘before’ pics. As you can see, it appears it was thoroughly rebuilt.

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2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Edition

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Jeep just announced their Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition. This is supposed to harken back to (or at least celebrate) the simplicity of the original civilian jeeps: the CJ-2A. When I look at it, I don’t see “2A”. However, I like the WILLYS sticker on the hood. Here are a couple links to more information:

1. http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1311-2014-jeep-wrangler-willys-wheeler-edition-announced/

2. http://blog.caranddriver.com/saluting-a-veteran-wrangler-willys-wheeler-edition-celebrates-jeeps-heritage-2013-l-a-auto-show/

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Earning the Hump

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Published in the April 26, 1945, issue of the IBT, this jeep earned a camel hump by successfully flying (in a plane) over the Burma hump. Ann’s grandfather was a Pilot who flew and died flying the hump during WWII.

http://cbi-theater-1.home.comcast.net/~cbi-theater-1/roundup/roundup042645.html

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New VW Ad From Uruguay

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Hugo spotted this recently published ad which shows a VW pulling a Willys Wagon out of the mud. I prefer to think of it as the Wagon winching the VW backwards 🙂

He writes, “It is an advertisement of a brand new VW Amarok pulling of an old Willys. Is it fair? We could say:” stuck  but still running!” Plates seem to be from Chile, but the willys could be an argentinian Estanciera. Journal is from Uruguay.”

Here’s the link http://www.elobservador.com.uy/noticia/257309/automoviles-todo-lo-que-siempre-quiso-saber/   & Go to the “read this” page 25.

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Off Road Trailers from Endurancetrailer.com

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This green trailer ($1295) was highlighted in a Craigslist ad. It’s built and sold by Endurance Trailers out of Groveport, OH.  It looks like they have a variety of Bantam-like models.

“Bantam style Off-Road Trailer
Constructed from heavy duty steel, fully welded seams, wrap around running board/step/luggage platform. Extremely versatile, rugged, and durable. The interior of bed had been coated with Herculiner. LED lights. Wheel & Tire options available.

$1295

Email: RickJR @ EnduranceTrailers . com
Call/Text: 614-522-WELD (9353)
www.EnduranceTrailers.com

http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/4200286393.html

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