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Three Milestones in November

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A quick update; It was a good month:

1. Total page views topped 11,200,000 as of the end of November since eWillys began.  Almost half of those have been in the past twelve months.

2. In October and November total page views per month topped 500,000.

3. The total number of posts on eWillys passed the 20,000 post mark.

4. This was the best advertising month ever, which helps keep the lights burning and my fingers typing.  Because of that, I’ve been able to purchase a few brochures and other useful content items which I will share over time.

Just a few updates this morning and tomorrow so I can focus on writing.

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Farm-Aid Implement Company from Norwalk, CA

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II: Clint did some research on Farm-aide and uncovered some additional information.

This is an ad for the Mellen plow that was used in conjunction with the Farm-Aid Hydraulic attacher.

If you click on this link you can see one of Farm-Aid’s patents: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2553826.pdf
This article  indicates the Krause Manufacturing Company bought Farm-Aid in 1948: http://ifphc.org/pdf/Heritage/2000_03.pdf

UPDATE:  John found a couple pics related to Fair-Aide

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John from Saskatchewan, Canada, has a question about the Farm-Aid Implement Company from Norwalk, CA. John wanted to know more about the company or about the implement. I did a few searches, but all I could learn was that the company was sold in 1948 to Krause Plow.  Anyone have any additional information about this rare disc equipment?

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March 1944 Popular Science on eBay

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Magazine • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The March 1944 issue of Popular Science has an article about the “Seagoing Jeep” and an article about the Tugg.

View all the information on eBay

You can also view this issue at Google books. This is the link to the Sea Going article:

This is the link to the Tugg article:

 

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1954 M-38A1 Kissimmee, FL **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This looks nice enough, but if you look at the pic under the driver’s side it has a piece of channel welded to a body mount. That seemed odd to me.

“Wow its very hard to call any Military truck a NUMBER ONE,but this stunning 1954 Willys M38A1 is pretty close, they never even left the factory like this! You could eat your dinner off of her and with a RUST FREE body and 11,366 miles from new she is very rare too! So in the spirit of a real auction she is for sale at NO RESERVE! But because quality always makes good money, she will not go cheap, but you will love showing her! Find another show worthy 1954 M38A1 that will actually get a new owner at the end of auction!!!! BID NOW! Its your only chance!”

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Hamilton Pedal Jeep Youngsville, NC **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $275.

Walter forwarded this toy.

“1950’s Hamilton Pedal Jeep
unrestored.
works
missing steering wheel and 1 center cap for wheel.”

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1954 Truck ‘Extended Cab’ Alpine, CA **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay

“this is a super nice 1954 willys truck 2 wheel drive.power steering,power disk brakes .the cab,frame and drive shaft have been extended all professionaly done.it has a rebuilt 327 sb chevy with a mild cam,rebuilt turbo 350 trans ,rebuilt ford 9 inch rear end I have $28.000 in reciepts.It has a mustang inependent front end with stainless “A” arms all professionally done.stainless steel gas tank (new).has (vintage air) air conditioning blows super cold ,new lumbar leather seats.there was no corners cut on this build,this truck was built about 15 years ago and has only had 2600 miles put on it since it the owner is retiering and selling off some of his collection.runs and drives perfect.it is curently registered.drive it anywere no disapointments.Good luck and happy bidding”

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1953 M-38A1 Palmetto, GA **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500

This looks in good shape.

“This is a 95% restored 1953 M38-A1. It cranks, runs, and drives like a new one. The body is perfect. All it needs to be 100% is new canvas seat cushions, top, and top bows. Come and drive it and you’ll be hooked. For a nearly 60 year old vehicle, it is amazing. I am asking $7500.00 or interesting trade”

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Year? CJ-2A Junction City, OR **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500

This might be worth a look.

“Outstanding project 99% complete only missing fuel tank. Motor was rebuilt at one time but it has sat for a few years now so will need work. email or call for more info.”

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1968 M-715 Yale, OK **SOLD**

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay

This sports custom Yale Fire Department seats.  It’s just a nice little extra on a M-715 Fire truck that needs restoration.

“1 & 1/4 ton Jeep Kaiser with a Mercury 350 engine (yes it is a converted boat motor with headers). It was in running condition when parked two years ago. 1968 model. Originally purchased new by an Oklahoma Fire department and has been in their possession ever since then. Was still used periodically until two years ago when parked (indoors). Will likely need a battery, new fuel, some brake work…..not really sure what else. Tires have a lot of tread and are holding air just fine. I heard the engine turn over with a jump just the other day but it wouldn’t stay running. Needs maintenance before running well on it’s own again. It was said that this could compete with the best rock crawlers around. I haven’t personally seen it in action or driven it myself, just re-selling it to pay some bills. I’m sorry in advance, I don’t have any historical mechanical maintenance information for it and won’t be able to answer any technical questions. You’re basically buying what you see in the photos. You likely know more about these than I do….”

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2 CJ-5s Parshall County, CO $2000

December 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Neither of these run.

“These jeeps are in good condition.2 could easily be made into 1 or both could actually be restored. Do not currently run.”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3446476772.html

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