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1957 FC-150 Brochure

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Somehow, I’ve never posted this brochure. I’m sure folks are fairly familiar with it. I’d guess it’s one of the first FC-150 brochures produced, so it likely arrived at some point around January of 1957. It is Form No. W-FC1-CS. It measure 8.5″ x 11″ folded and 25.5″ x 22″ when unfolded.

This is the front when folded:

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This is the back when folded:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-2

The front unfolds horizontally to show this wide part of the brochure:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-3

The brochure unfolds vertically twice. First, these two frames appear:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-4

Then another third is folded down to reveal this full view:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-5

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David’s Refurbed Knox Trailer

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David recently refurbished his Knox trailer. Not a lot is known about these trailers, so we are still hunting for information on them. Rather than the standard round fenders, David’s came with some angular fenders, which we assumed replaced the stock round fenders.

Note the mural in the background; OKC is FULL of murals! Here are just some: https://www.camelsandchocolate.com/murals-in-oklahoma-city/

He writes, “I found it on Facebook Marketplace in Hot Springs Arkansas. Quite a drive, but it looked in decent shape. I didn’t know what it was, other than a vintage utility trailer. I replaced basically everything…axle, hubs, leaf springs, taillights, wiring, wood floor, etc. I sandblasted and painted the body Apple Red to match my Jeep. Replaced the 14 inch wheels with 16 inch. Sprayed the inside with bedliner.”

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Jeep Shop Parts Sale Oregon City, OR

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Blaine let me know about this sale. The business formerly known as R&P has a big sale on parts this weekend (23rd & 24th). And and I visited the place back in 2014 when it was still R&P 4WD Parts. I’d like to check it out, but Ann’s family reunion is this weekend at our place (think chaos ..)!

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-willys-jeep-shop-sale/7535967277.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-willys-pickup/7535961156.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-willys-pickup/7535961156.html

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Steve Magnante Video on the Hurricane Engines

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Mike shared this video from Steve Magnante on the Wilys truck and Hurricane engine history.

 
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1948 Jeep Station Sedan Demonstration Manual

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I missed out on this 16 page very rare Jeep Station Sedan Demonstration Manual on eBay. I wonder if they produced similar documents for other models. Thankfully, the seller posted photos of each page.

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Photograph of Modified Jeep

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This photo of a modified jeep was posted to Facebook last week by Morihisa Ochi on the G503 page. It looks like the custom parts could be taken off pretty easily.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WWIIG503/permalink/10158379404956046/

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All American Wonder II Painting

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UPDATE: Just to emphasize, this is a recreated version of the original painting.

Thanks to Scott for this link. The sale is for a 22 x 28 inch painting made by an artist named Daves from the original version of this image by Sessions. According to the seller, this painting was used as the cover image for Ray Cowdery’s book All American Wonder II.

https://willysforsale.com/ads/the-original-22×28-inch-painting-cover-of-all-american-wonder-ii/

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“Here is the opportunity to own the original painting that was used for the by now iconic book on WWII jeeps ‘All American Wonder II’ by Ray Cowdery. The book is a ‘bible’ for any WWII jeep enthusiast and/or restorer. The author had this oil painting made by an artist of the name Daves to resemble a WWII Willys advertising by Sessions. It graces the cover of his book, and this painting is the only original in the world. On the back a large rubber stamp of the author and his former address. It looks amazing, the colors are vibrant, there are of course no holes or other damage. It looks amazing even unframed and will become a centerpiece in anyone’s jeep collection.”

 
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CJ-5 Ashtray

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Today I only listed one-third of the jeeps I found for sale (and I didn’t look that hard to find them). There are a lot of jeeps out there for sale right now!

In other news, I finally snagged one of these CJ-5 ashtrays off eBay at a reasonable price.

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Jan 1948 Willys-Overland Sales News

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Here’s another wonderful early Sales News document saved and shared by Jan. Many thanks to him for these early pieces.

The initial article on the Station Sedan provides some additional history about it’s release and it’s position in Willys-Overland history (first six cal sold since 1932).

Page 7 shows a photo from the Paris auto show with a CJ-2A sporting a unique hardtop. Page 8 includes highlights the aluminum and steel hardtops from Worman. Page 10 introduced the City and City campaign and highlights W-O’s impact in the station wagon market. Page 16 has a photo in the lower-left corner that shows what may be a Woodie Top in action.

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Al-Toy Truck on eBay **SOLD**

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This Al-Toy truck sold on eBay yesterday for $565.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374244008832

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