Charles hunted down these Belgium related military photos. Some are from 1954 and celebrate Belgium’s “Can-Do Too” spirit. This is Padre Van Der Goten’s jeep.
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Robin found a great short clip of the Willys Wagon that appears in the movie “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World“. I remember watching this movie as a kid, because it was one of my favorites. It’s a bunch of silliness.
1950s Photo of Broken Jeep on eBay
Poor jeep.
“These 2 1950’s snapshot photos were taken by a soldier in the 28th Infantry Division 899th AAA Bn. in Germany. The photos show a wrecked jeep and some soldiers. Painted on the front bumper of the jeep is “28 899 AA”. The photos measure approximately 3 1/8 x 4 1/4 inches.”
Thickness of an M-38 Frame?
Neil has some concern about the rust on his frame and wondered if anyone knew what the correct thickness of a M-38 frame should be. I did some searches, but I couldn’t find anything.
1945 Photo of Australian Soliders on Tarakan Island on eBay
This jeep looks more like a mobile home than a fighting vehicle. The soldiers are located on Tarakan Island.
“A VERY STUNNING ORIGINAL WW2 PRESS PHOTO THAT MEASURES 21CM BY 17CM DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE BACK PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE LISTING SIMILAR ITEMS”
1943 Photo of GPA from Fort Wayne, IN on eBay
Marc spotted this great photo of a GPA emerging from the river.
“1943- Soldiers from Fort Wayne give Ford amphibian reconnaissance cars a workout on river in Detroit.”
1943 Photo of a GPAs in Dearborn on eBay
I’ve seen similar photos, but always nice to have the accompanying press photo info.
“This is an original press photo. Dept – US Army, Credit – NEA and ACME Photo measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 03-16-1943.”
Unusual Door on Jeep at Yokota, Japan
UPDATE: This photo is back on eBay.
Taken at the USAF Base at Yokota, Japan, the photo shows a jeep with an unusually narrow window on the door.
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1946 CJ-2A Tijeras, NM **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
It doesn’t run.
“I have a jeep project that I am never going to finish so I am selling it. I have a titled 1946 (I think — this is hard to prove as the title is not correct) Willys CJ-2a, currently not running but everything is there –engine, transmission, seats, etc. The body is rough and needs work — BUT, it would be a really fun project for very little money. I also have a brand new set of seat cushions from Beachwood in grey that will come with it. I will also include a spare L-head engine, and a set of axles (Dana 25/44) and another Dana 18 transfer case. I only want $1600 for all. You can sell whatever parts you don’t need to recoup some of the money. It is located in Tijeras (Albuquerque) NM and would need to be transported wherever you are.”






















