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This list of 30 images of epic failures from Jalopnik.com was funny. I’m sure we could all add a pic or two to this list.
“We’ve seen some pretty crappy DIY craftsmanship before, but these examples take the cake. What’s amazing is these DIY’ers know how to post on the internet, but not how to research.”
Here’s a couple images:
Our eWillys Michigan bureau, lead by Brian (and staffed only by Brian), uncovered a treasure trove of images, most I haven’t seen before, of early jeep demonstrations, publicity images and more.
Brian writes, “the source is the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and, best of all, it is free!!! Here is the Search link http://66.213.36.25/. To Link to the library image collection explanation, go here http://www.toledolibrary.org/collection/images.asp. I think one of the best sets are the Farm Jeep trials in New Hudson Michigan..Wow”
Here is some of the searches he has done: (Willys jeeps) (willys workers) (Jeep automobiles) (farm Jeep) (Willys factory) (Military).
Here’s some of the images found using the search term “jeep” — note that the term search term jeep doesn’t yield other pictures that I saw while surfing this site this morning.
I’m not sure I’d want to be in the vehicle in the pic below….
While surfing this weekend, I came across MudDuck Central that is full of various stats, some I’ve seen before and some I haven’t. One of the more interesting stats was a table of axle strengths. You can see the graph here borrowed from this page. The one thing that caught my eye was that the Dana 30 is actually stronger (due to it’s slightly larger axle size) than the front Dana 44. Anyone run across this before? And does anyone know if the front Dana 44 housing is stronger than the Dana 30 (in some measurable way)?
Axle Strength Based on Material and Size
Size |
Material |
Yield Torque |
Axle Model |
| 1.10-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 3,550 lbs-ft | front D44, front GM 10-bolt |
| 1.11-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 3,640 lbs-ft | D30(27-spline), D35(27) rear, 8.25(27) rear |
| 1.18-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 4,389 lbs-ft | Ford 7.5-inch 28-spline |
| 1.19-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 4,484 lbs-ft | D60(30) full-float |
| 1.20-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 4,643 lbs-ft | Ford 9inch(28) rear, GM 7.63, GM 8.5(28) (10 bolt) |
| 1.21-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 4,706 lbs-ft | AMC-20, Chrysler 8.25(29) rear |
| 1.25-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 5,206 lbs-ft | D60(30) front, D50(30) front,
D44(30) rear, GM 8.5 and 8.6(30) |
| 1.29-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 5,707 lbs-ft | Ford 8.8(31) rear, Ford 9inch(31),
Chrystler 9.25(31) |
| 1.34-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 6,394 lbs-ft | GM 10.5 (14 bolt) full float
30-spline |
| 1.36-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 6,699 lbs-ft | Ford 10.25 and 10.50 rear
full float 35-spline |
| 1.37-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 6,828 lbs-ft | D60HD rear full float 35 spline,
D70 rear full float 35-spline |
| 1.42-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 7,619 lbs-ft | GM 9.5 (small 14 bolt) rear
semi-float 33-spline |
| 1.45-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 8,097 lbs-ft | D60 rear semi-float 35-spline |
| 1.46-inch | 1040 carbon steel | 8,283 lbs-ft | Ford 10.25 rear semi-float 35-spline |
Here’s some 1945 MB pics I’ve linked to from the website. You can see more pics on this forum page.
I believe the author of this bilingual (french/spanish) site (jeep42.net) about a 1942 MB is from Europe, though I didn’t get a sense of exactly where they were located. Neither my French nor my Spanish will save me in an emergency, let alone let me navigate a site about jeeps.
Fortunately, the excellent pictures make the site worth visiting even for the most linguistically challenged of us. I especially liked the pic below (there are other pics that provide similar comprehensive views of parts). If anyone knows who operates the site, I’d gladly add their name here so i can properly credit them.
So, you think you have a GPW, but you have no idea where to find that F script?
You are in luck! Ren Bernier has posted numerous images of how the F-script appears across all kinds of parts. This is the first that I have run across a collection of F-script images so extensive. It’s a great resource to bookmark. He also has a variety of images from MB restorations as well.
The pic on the right show’s Mike’s first attempt at welding thin body metal. After some additional grinding and filler it looks like it will turn out great.
View the all information at the ‘started body work’ topic on the CJ-2A Page forum
For those of you who like old school offroad racing, Wes Kibble operates a site called Offroadaction, which he has recently revamped. He’s got some interesting posts of his own as well as links out to some great offroad racing forums and websites. Here’s an example of two interesting things I found:
Wes indirectly links to a very interesting article on Parnelli Jone’s buildup of his famous Oly Bronco Racer. Here’s a before and after pic of it below as part of an interesting story on bajabronco.com.
From Wes’ site, I followed a link from a post of his to a forum at DezertRangers.com with a large number of old school racing truck photos. One of the best was this one image of racing buggys parading down the middle of old downtown Vegas.
If I wanted to use a sticker, the one to the right would work perfectly, even though it’s designed for a “3 speed Auto D300 Twin”.
I stumbled upon the farmjeep website this morning. It includes two extensive rebuilds, one about Ole Blue and one about Old Yeller. Both appear to have been in poor shape when they ‘retrieved’ them. Fortunately, the site authors have documented the restorations well. Also, a nice jeep family history is part of the site, including an image of a jeep with side skirts, something I’ve never seen before.
For those into farm jeep implements, the site includes a great list of vintage farm jeep ads and an overview of farming aides for the jeep, including PTOs, lifts and more.
Brian’s Mililtary Jeeps website can now be found at http://www.wwiijeepparts.com/. If you haven’t visited the site, you really should. Brian has a wealth of information and details throughout the site. For example,’What is Cosmoline?‘ is a question I never thought to ask, because I’d never heard of it; However, Brian not only knows to ask, but also has a ready answer! Below is Brian’s description of his website.
“The WWII Military Jeep Website – Dedicated to restoring WWII Jeeps – the MB, GPW – mfg. by Willys & Ford from 1941 – 1945, and outfitting them with proper parts, accessories, accouterments and militaria. MB/GPW, Slat Grill, “F” Script and other Rare Parts For Sale & Trade. “