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Steve McQueen and CJ-5 Photos

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Steve shared this link to an article on Con-Ferr, which also had links to the McQueen archive. (I thought I had shared this archive of Steve McQueen and his CJ-5 Super Jeep at some earlier point, but it appears I hadn’t.) There are more details and pics of the build in the 1970 Con-Ferr Catalog… See pages 48-51 on this post: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/10/02/1970-con-ferr-catalog-pages-43-96/

Here’s the article from Steve: https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/08/con-ferr-incorporated-in-burbank-made.html

Here’s the McQueen album: https://archiveimages.com/licensing/public-gallery.php?id=441&pageNum_rsImages=7

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Steve McQueen and the CJ-5 Super Jeep from Con-Ferr.

 

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Boomer Needs Snow Plow Info

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, wanted This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Our good friend Boomer plans to do some snow plowing to help out his Minnesota neighbors. Rather than plow driveways (too much shit to hit, he says) he will open up all his neighbor’s curb cuts.

He’s snagged a Western plow blade attachment, but he still needs the blade. Does anyone have suggestions what blade length he should seek? 6′ or 7′ or 8′ or something else?

Thanks!

1961 Western Snow Plow Brochure:

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LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler $49.99

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Bill shared the news that Jeep and Lego have partnered ups ro a LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler. It will be available Jan. 1, 2021. With 665 parts, it will take some time to assembler.

https://www.wtol.com/article/life/shopping/lego-jeep-partner-up-and-launch-wrangler-rubicon-lego-model/512-21b35963-401c-4e35-a88d-55ed2ccf798e

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-42122

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The “Very Mobile” Bath and Laundry Unit

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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(Originally Posted October 21, 2010): It’s easy to forget about the logistical challenges faced by the military to cover simple needs of the military. Showering in the field is one such example. A New Zealand-focused site has a page on the history of mobile laundry and baths from 1914-1990. Canada also had similar mobile services. How frequently such services actually appeared in the field is less clear to me, especially given the lack of photos of this equipment.

Back in 2010 I came upon the model below, which appeared on a new defunct website. The site showed how the builder created the model mobile bath.

The builder, Dave, had based his model on the picture below. In his post, he notes that the Jeep “was stationed in  Germany in 1945 with the 2nd Battalion, The Kensingtons, 49th Division, Transport Centre, Iserlohn, Ruhr“.

This 1954 example out of France shows a mobile laundry unit of some type. This photo (page from book?) is for sale on eBay. The auction title is “Jeep transport laundry collective”.

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Kaiser Willys Guard Badge on eBay

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Maury spotted this unusual item. It’s pretty small. The starting bid price is $50. I’m not sure what the value should be; the seller isn’t all the sure either.

View all the information on eBay

“Here we have an original ~ “OBSOLETE” VINTAGE KAISER-WILLYS GUARD HAT BADGE ~ that was recently acquired out of a Toledo, Ohio estate. I would imagine that this is a fairly hard badge to find. We could not find any other examples like it for sale. It measures approximately 1 7/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide. The over all condition is pretty decent with a few scratches from age and use and it does not have the little nut that screws on to hold it to the hat.  Original untouched as found condition. Would make for a nice addition to any advanced collection.”

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Kelly Hardtop for CJ-5 Yucca Valley, AZ $1500

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looks good as new.

https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/yucca-valley-kelly-hard-top-cj5/7235575307.html

“Vintage Kelly Hard Top with Doors for 55-71 CJ5. Completely refurbished. Powdercoated white, new glass seals. all hardware is there. These are rare, mine’s clean.”

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1954 CJ-3B Tucson, AZ **SOLD**

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.

The steps have been lengthened on both sides and the tailgate removed.

“FOR SALE: 1954 CJ 3B. Original engine. Frame-off restoration and current refresh. Less than 275 miles on complete engine rebuild. Runs and drives great. Owner recently retired and is ready to travel. No time for toys. Have $19K in receipts, full documentation with purchase. Includes Ramsey power take off winch. Hard to find option. $11,000 OBO”

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1947 CJ-2A Huntington Beach, CA $12,500

December 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This jeep has a variety of updates.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/huntington-beach-forsale-1947-willys-cj2/7233986825.html

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“So it’s time for me to sell my favorite toy. I’ve had this little red Jeep for a couple years now and it’s been a blast. The 78 Buick V6 is a beast in such a little vehicle. The Dana axles are strong and make this thing fun to run on any street or trail. The 33” tires aren’t huge but they’re no rinky dink spares either. The chrome wheels make this thing at home at any hot rod meet up or rigs and coffee too.

It’s got an original Warn 8274 winch with a steel cable. People have offered me a grand just for that, but I won’t separate them. It’s got a flat tow set up bolted on, you can leave it on or remove it quickly. I’ll also include my Willys Tonka truck with it. I bought it from an antique toy seller just to keep these together, always thought it was a cool little deal. Continue reading →

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