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15 Days through Cambodia in a Classic Jeep in Feb 2013

September 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Event, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Jasper emailed me today.  He is organizing the event.  If you have any questions or need the flyer translated, you can contact Jasper at:   jv at jaspervogt.de.  Apparently he’s a big Willys fan, too 🙂

You can download the latest flyer here

I ran across this unusual travel opportunity tonight.  A german company is organizing a rally around the country of Cambodia in February of 2013.  I have emailed them for more information. Based on the pictures, the ‘old jeeps’ may be m151s rather than Willys.

http://www.classiccarclubphuket.com/LotosRally2013.html

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Matchbook from the 1950s **SOLD**

September 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I did some searches for Einar Lodahl, but only found an arena in Gilette named for him.

“Up for bids a 1 1/2″x 4” empty front striker matchbook from a 1950s Era Texaco Gas service station in Gillette, Wyoming and Jeep-Willys car dealer that used Havoline Motor Oil too-The RWB matchbook reads: “Hi-Way Service Willys-Jeeps Einar Lodahl Gillette, Wyoming” on front and pictures a can of Havoline motor oil with slogan: “Best Motor Oil your money can buy! Havoline Motor Oil Wear-Proofs Engines for longer life” on back-Inside is blank-Striker intact-Nice vintage item with only light wear.”

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1941 Newspaper Ad linking the car with the Jeep on eBay

September 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is an interesting ad that uses the jeep in co-promotion with W/O’s automobiles.  The Jeep in the ad appears to be a Slat Grille.  I wish the seller had mentioned the date of the newspaper, too.

“This is a SMALL size 1941 (it is close to 4″ X 4″) newspaper ad with paper toning.”

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2013 Bantam Jeep Festival Moved to June 13-16th

September 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Event, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This year’s Bantam Jeep Festival will be held in Butler, Pennsylvania.  This works out well for Ann and I, because we’ll be out that way beginning in mid May and had planned to be in Buffalo June 8th.  So, a trip to Butler should work perfect!

http://www.bantamjeepfestival.com

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FC Jeep Variations on Flickr

September 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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No, these aren’t real.  They are mockups using a photoshop posted by David Mosley on Flickr.  Still, they look intriguing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscg_pa/6878482906/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscg_pa/6878483112/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscg_pa/6876326842/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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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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