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The Blitz Buggy by Joseph W. Frazer

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Magazine This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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As promised, I’ve scanned and posted a 1943.  I have updated the earlier post with the scans.

I received the June 19, 1943, issue of Liberty Magazine today.  The magazine was published in Toronto, Canada from 1924 – 1950.  My issue includes an article written by Willys Overland’s President at the time Joseph W. Frazer  and titled “The Amazing Blitz Buggy”.

Having read the article, I’m still surprised he claimed the official name of the vehicle was “General Purpose Car”.  You can see that claim in the highlighted portion of the article.  That explain why the term “General Purpose” has been used in numerous historical descriptions about the jeep.

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1963 Tonka Jeep Runabout with Boat & Box on eBay

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This has already hit $316.99!  I think building a look-alike real-scale of this would be a neat project.

“VINTAGE 1963 TONKA NO. 516 JEEP RUNABOUT WITH BOAT AND ORIGINAL BOX. THERE IS A COUPLE BLEMISHES IN THE PLASTIC ON THE WINDSHIELD ON THE BOAT. ON PICTURE 4 JUST IN FRONT OF THE BLACK PLASTIC BAND IT HAS DISCOLORED. TOY HAS NOT BEEN PLAYED WITH. THERE IS 2 BOOKLETS THAT CAME WITH THE TOY ALSO INCLUDED. SHIPPING WILL BE $20.00 FOR INSURED SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.”

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Fix-All Toy Jeep on eBay

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It’s not perfect.

“VINTAGE FIX ALL WILLYS “JEEP” ORIGINAL BOX! MISSING FOUR WAY SPEED WRENCH & HEAVY DUTY SCREW JACK. MADE BY LOUIS MARK & CO. INC.

JEEP IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE CONSIDERING ITS AGE. I TRIED TO PUT BATTERIES IN THE JEEP BUT LIGHTS AND HORN DID NOT WORK BUT CAN BE FIXED.”

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1954 Kaiser Motors Annual Report on eBay

November 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(10/18/2012) This might make an interesting read.

“Original part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 20 pages , shows Jeep CJ5 on cover and on first page . Also shows Jeep Pickup with Backhoe , Jeep Ambulance , Jeep Fire Engine , Willys Bermuda , and Jeep Experimental Mechanical Mule . There are no Kaiser vehicles shown in this report . It also includes financial information for the year ending in December 1954 for Kaiser and Willys Motors , etc .”

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Early PTO Plows for Fighting Forest Fires

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Magazine, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looking for USDA jeeps I found these two different plows used for fire fighting in the late 1940s/early 1950s.

The “V-shape plow” was featured in the August 1949 issue of Popular Mechanics:

This plow was featured in the May 1951 issue of Popular Mechanics on page 151.

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Correct Spare Tire Oak Block Isolation Kit on eBay

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Glenn spotted this replacement spare tire oak block isolation kit on eBay

“This is a brand new Willys spare tire oak block isolation kit. These are correct in every way and very high quality, will fit Jeep CJ2a CJ3a CJ3b with 15 inch wheels. These mount between the body and the spare tire. We do sell the correct block for 16 inch wheels. These are hand made in a professional shop with the highest standards. The correct mounting hardware is included. They are excellent quality, Made In USA.”

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3 Jeeps in Motorized Building Set on eBay

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This must not have been in the Sears Toy Catalog, because I would have circled this as a kid.  It includes three jeeps!

” Neat piece here, looks to be complete (no Guarantee) Original box with manual , booklets , even some vintage batteries, Has three jeeps , Look at the pictures , have a great day!!!! Selling as is comes as seen in box.”

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Emenee Formex 7 Military Casting Set **SOLD**

November 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

According to the description, you can cast your own jeeps.  No examples of how good (or poor) they are.

“ You are bidding on a Formex 7 casting set made by Emenee. This casting set is a create your own casting set featuring “Military Company” including soldiers, jeeps, and cannons. My research shows that this set dates back to 1964. This is a used set as the items are not in their original package and some of the molds have been used.”

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