Some photos looked staged, others look really staged. I’d say this is the latter.
Features Research Archives
“THE JEEP” in Life Magazine July 20, 1942
Kurtis spotted this article from the July 20th, 1942, issue of Life Magazine. Some of the pictures are familiar, but this is the first time I’ve seen this entire article. The article extends 7 pages and can be viewed in its entirety online.
http://books.google.com/books?id=6k0EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PA65#v=onepage&q&f=false
Here are the first and last pages:
1942 Kids Book – PLANE TANK SHIP JEEP on eBay
I’m not sure just how many jeeps are in this. I’m guessing not many.
“Here is a Saalfield Co.WWll era paste book,”PLANE TANK SHIP JEEP” great graphics,USED condition,There are 4 pages 8 sides in ths book,I have shown pics of six,the last is an uncolored pic of a beach assault by the Army this last pic is not a paste on it is for coloring or painting. One page of paste parts is still intact (see pic) these will never come off they are stuck,this was paste on in its infancy.Book is 12″ X 10″ published around 1942 .The covers front and back are spectacular and in good shape.High bid pays 4.00 media thanks Mike”
Willys Truck in Jackson Hole, Wy
Rob was waiting for family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, while on vacation when he spotted this nice looking truck.
He writes, “I went out into the parking lot to see if I could find some old Jeeps and there it was in the parking lot , nice looking truck. Did not find the owner. Hope the pictures turned out. Rob.”
Jeep Replacement Parts from American Auto Parts on eBay
Here’s a catalog that advertises Ford, Willys & Jeep parts as late as 1967 for sale on eBay
Willys Overland Order Forms
Bruce was wondering if anyone collected these? He received them with something else and has no use for them. Just comment down below and I’ll hook you up with him.
Just Married . . .
It is 6pm Pacific Standard Time, which means Ann and I should be married by now. As dedicated as I am, I’m not running to my computer to upload pictures of our brief ceremony. So, these couple of shots will have to do.
Here’s a Willys MA all decked out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arts_enthusiast/5118197610/
Here’s a couple in the back of a WW2 jeep from Flickr:
And thanks to John for sending this picture 🙂
1940s Kid’s Coloring Book on eBay
Here’s an odd cover for a kid’s coloring book. Those cats(?) look rather evil.
“You are bidding on a vintage Jeepers coloring book from the 1940s. Features a Willys Jeep on the front and back color. Some pages are colored. In good shape, considering. Would look cool framed! It’s a Jeep thing…”
Tour Jeeps in the San Juan Mtns of Colorado
With the hot, humid Missouri weather melting him, Craig decided that thinking about jeeping in the Colorado mountains was a perfect diversion. He forwarded some pics and videos so we could join his diversion.
Garwood Dump Truck Conversion Brochure
UPDATE: This was on eBay in 2012.
I suspect there are a few Garwood converted Willys Trucks still out there.



















