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Jeep 4×4 Magazine Book from 1980s on eBay

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The starting bid is only $20.

“Unusual hardcover copy of Jeep Truck 1/4 Ton 4×4 Utility published by 4×4 Magazine Japan’s Leading Off Road Magazine. Text is in Japanese only, but loaded with B&W photos. Book measures 12″ x 8.5″. 127 pages published in 1980. This is the original Japanese Language 1980’s book on the Jeep many rare and unusual vehicles shown. In read, but very good condition. Gift inscription was neatly written inside back cover. Otherwise, no rips tears or writing to pages. Just some light reading wear to cover. No dust jacket as issued. This comes from a smoke free home. All my items ship boxed and carefully packed. High bidder pays shipping. Over 2 lbs so 3.43 slower Media Rate or Priority based on Zip Code. Bidders outside the USA should first inquire as to shipping cost.”

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Bianchi Orchards in Red Bluff, CA

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I stumbled upon an article (unclear how old it is) about Bianchi Orchards in Red Bluff, CA, that included a reference to Willys Jeeps. Apparently they have several jeeps: a 1951 Willys Jeep (truck?), a restored Jeep named Guido, and two older pickups affectionately known as Happy and Big Blue (unclear if these are trucks or not).

http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/news/ci_23559698/bianchi-family-dream-takes-next-step

Here’s a family photo with a Willys Overland truck:

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Radiator Covers

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Charles was wondering if anyone knows who supplies these radiator covers?

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WW2 First Aid Kit $75

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This aide kit came with a surplus WW2 jeep Charles’ brother bought in 1946. However, it doesn’t appear to be a WW2 jeep kit. Anyone have additional insights (I don’t know anything about these).

Charles notes: “The kit is metal, 8″X5″X2.5″ olive drab with a Red Cross symbol on the top. I could find no numbers of any kind. On the directions for use inside is the name of the company that distributed it. (First Aid Supply Co., 32 West 22nd St, New York 10, NY)”

Contact Charles at veitlcg@comcast.net

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Proper Markings for a CJ-3A APU Navy Jeep?

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Tom was wondering if anyone knows what the proper markings for a CJ-3A APU Navy Jeep might be? He’s been restoring a Modified by O.E.Szekely & Assoc jeep, but can’t find any information on the markings. I didn’t have any luck either.

This page show some markings on the APU jeep on the bottom, but are those correct? My understanding is that the vehicles were purchased by the Navy. I’m unclear how many were used by the Marine Corps:  http://www.ewillys.com/2013/03/25/the-o-e-szekely-apu-navy-jeeps/

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