John forwarded this video. The music seems perfect and the comments are hilarious. If I took Ann down this hill, I’d be hearing the same things. She can’t do heights. In fact, I think I’d be doing this one solo. It’s still on my list to drive.
videos Research Archives
Old Video of a Wire Cutter Installation
Steve forwarded this early video. I would never want that hand drill duty!
Fun Ride Through San Francisco
Thanks to John for sharing this. Nope, not a jeep, but still a fun ride through San Francisco. Looks like a great car to drive. You can see there were multiple runs at most locations. So, the driver got to play a bunch.
Happy Kid at Christmas
This person received a Hamilton pedal jeep as a Christmas present several decades ago. Neat old video.
Video from Last Month’s D-Day
Alex forwarded the link to this D-Day observance video from Europe. Lots of jeeps and other vehicles.
Paul Berry’s Presentation from the Willys Midwest Reunion
Bob just posted Paul Berry’s keynote speech from the 2014 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion. For those that don’t know, Paul Berry operates Willys America. The presentation lasts fifty minutes and covers some of the lesser known Willys/Jeep service vehicles.
CJ-7 Commercial
Maury shared this classic CJ-7 television commercial.
More From the Norway Hill Climbers
You’ve likely seen these hill climbers, but this is a good collection of climbing attempts.
Dirt x Dirt Article about Jeep Jamboree founder Mark Smith
Speaking of the Jamboree, Dirtxdirt.com has a good article about Jeep Jamboree founder Mark Smith and his collection of jeeps. http://dirtxdirt.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mark-smith-collection-founder-of.html
This video link is included as well. Note that during the video Mark is mentioning his Bantam jeep, but the video shows a Ford GP.
Jeeping in Goose Lake area of Red River, NM around 1960
James from Red River Offroad, you especially might enjoy this video. The FC-150 sure had a rough time. It took a village to get it out of that mud!
