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Nice bit of Texas history here.
“An original press photo of Texas Governor Beauford Jester Lee Vanderpool Amphibious Jeep. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 8/29/1946.”
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The photo is dated 12/09/no year. I suspect this is photo from a mid 1950s South Padre Island Jeep Jamboree in Texas.
“This is an original press photo. This rugged stretch was a typical part of the obstacle course “Over hill, over Dale, we will hit the dusty trail —-” Only here the dusty trail appears to hit back! This is a typical stretch of the rugged terrain through which the Jeeps traveled in the obstacle course event of the jeep jamboree. Autos – Jeeps Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 12-09-NONE.”
Steve spotted this unique dump hoist.
“Antique Dump Hoist For Willy’s Jeep Utility Pick up, 1/2 ton, late 1950’s to early 1960’s, with 226 inline 6 engine.
Had this hoist installed on a 1953 Willy’s Utility Pickup, Belt driven, with mechanical clutch.
Now the hoist is installed on a custom utility trailer built with a 1960 Willy’s Utility Wagon Frame and is operated with an electric power unit.
Have engine driven pump, tank, and hoist.
Have original manufacturer parts, installation, and instruction books plus some original blueprints.
The cylinders had to be replaced due to damage from moisture. The new cylinders are of the same dimensions and the cylinder bases were reused to retain the same mounting to the hoist frame.
This hoist will only fit the old style Willy’s Utility Pick up.
Cash is desired. Can arrange for shipping, but cost of shipping is above the asking price, and payment is required in advance.”
http://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/5834058804.html
Here are a couple brochures of the Garwood:
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3200.
“Selling a 1982 DJ5 Postal Jeep. Runs great, starts every time. Unique ride that is fun to drive.
2.5L Inline 4 – Iron Duke Engine
60,000 miles
Automatic
RHD
Clean Michigan Title
CD Player w/Aux in
New brakes
New Plugs
Comes with cover
Email, call or text with questions or to come and check it out this great mail Jeep.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(11/18/2015) Doesn’t have reverse, but runs.
“1974 dj5 mail jeep or postal jeep runs good does not have reverse 6 cylinder motor sliding door 2 front seats fun little jeep”
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5833725255.html
Engine seized. Listed as a 1949.
“49 willys Engine is seized up 2500 OBO”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5832543039.html
Might be a good price.
“Koenig model 41 power takeoff. Fits Willys. Good shape. Single lever delivers to front only.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/5833898364.html
UPDATE: Ann was in quite a bit of pain last night. The pain was so intense that she could barely talk. After an hour or so at the VA’s ER, the doc was able to alleviate the sharp pains she felt in Ann’s head and left eye, but they could not locate the source of the problem. A CT scan revealed nothing.
We returned home this evening. The pain is much less (she is joking around), but she still can’t sit up for long without nausea (I made her a big bed in the back of the jeep). So, we will see how things progress …
– Dave
Just a few updates today. We are at the hospital in Seattle and coverage is spotty. Ann has an issue and we are trying to figure out what is happening.
This ad was featured in the May 27, 1947, issue of the Ottawa Citizen.
A few months later, a similar ad appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, this time featuring the wagon:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Has funky hardtop.
“For sale a 1946 Willy’s Jeep. Steel body, original flathead, doors included, runs and drives great! Call or text anytime on weekend or after 5:30 on weekdays. No tire kickers or low ballers!!!’
