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MD Juan’s Press Release from the 2013 Willys Reunion

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Rommel Juan, CEO of MD Juan, asked if I’d publish this press release about the company’s experience at this year’s 2013 Willys Spring Reunion.

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This picture is used courtesy of the CJ-3B Page. Left to right is Bob Christy, Rommel Juan, Bob Westerman, and Keith Buckey.

Jeep body builder meets the jeep community in the USA

Nothing beats the thrill and excitement of being with people who share your passion and love for jeeps. These were the feelings of Rommel Juan, chief executive officer of MD Juan Enterprises, the Philippine-based manufacturer of replacement jeep bodies and parts as he shared lots of light moments with fellow jeep enthusiasts in a recent jeepers reunion.

For the first time, MD Juan Enterprises was recently invited to attend and make a technical presentation at the 21st Annual Spring Midwest Willys Jeep Reunion last May 17-19, 2013 at the Clarion Inn and Convention Center at Hudson, Ohio, USA.

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This photo is published courtesy of the CJ-3B Page.

This is the first time that we have attended a reunion of civilian jeep enthusiasts of this magnitude. Over 100 restored civilian jeeps were on exhibit and we were pleasantly surprised when seven of them approached us to show us their jeeps restored using our body tubs and parts. One of them, Dave, even proudly exhibited right beside our booth his vintage Willys MB jeep that was restored using an MD Juan body tub”, he says.

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July 6th & 7th Car Show in Saugerties, NY

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This New York Car show happening in July hopes to bring in military vehicles this year.

Larry wrotes, “Our little town puts on a real nice car show, vintage, hod rods, rat rods, trucks etc. This year its a 2 day event due to the fact its the tenth year anniversary of the car show. If you go to the web site you will see the great things the sponsors do with the money. This year the Ulster County Veterans purchased a home for the vets and the funds received will be donated to them. The sponsors are great people plus JEEP dealers. The sponosors asked me to get as many military vehicles as possible for the show, as a show of gratitude for the vets and there new home.”

You can read more about this care show here.

 

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1961 Photo of Chicago FC Fire Jeep on eBay

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Marc spotted this photo.

“8×10 photo, hand-printed in a home darkroom by the seller.
Chicago, Illinois Fire Department Little John – 674.
1961 Willy’s Jeep – CFD Shop high pressure deluge unit. No other information available.
Richard M. Adelman collection. Negative #5084.
Prints are shipped in a durable photo mailer within 12 hours of receipt of payment.”

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Man, a Jeep and his Dog Photo

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“You are bidding on an Authentic Original Press Photograph used by a Published Newspaper. Man poses with his dog and Jeep Press Photo 70. You are bidding on an original press photo See Scan Below ~ Photo is 8 x 10 in size.”

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Truck Hy Rail Photo on eBay

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Marc found this photo.

“You are bidding on an Authentic Original Press Photograph used by a Published Newspaper. 1953 Jeep equipped with flanged guide wheels,cab & caboose Press Photo 64. You are bidding on an original press photo See Scan Below ~ Photo is 8 x 10 in size.”

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1953 Yakima Ridge Runners Photo

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This photo was formerly on eBay and shows a couple of drivers from  Yakima Ridge Runners jeep club racing across the desert.

“You are bidding on an Authentic Original Press Photograph used by a Published Newspaper. 1953 Jack Nettleship airborne in jeep Press Photo 72. You are bidding on an original press photo See Scan Below ~ Photo is 8 x 10 in size.”

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1953 Wally Klingele Photo on eBay

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Here’s a second photo that show Wally Klingele racing up a hill in Yakima.

“You are bidding on an Authentic Original Press Photograph used by a Published Newspaper. Wally Klingele climbs up The Hill at Jeep Roadeo Press Photo 73. You are bidding on an original press photo See Scan Below ~ Photo is 8 x 10 in size.”

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