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Gus and the Model Garage: Gus and the Miracle Jeep

June 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Books, Features, Tips & Tricks • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Buz pointed me to this story title “Gus and the Miracle Jeep”, publish in the August 1950 of Popular Science Monthly.  The story is part of the Gus and the Model Garage series.  I’d never read any Gus stories, and Buz didn’t tell me much, other than I should read it.  So, I didn’t know what to expect.

After reading it I suggest you read it too.  It just begs the question, what other things did the Army try?

http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1950.htm

That is just one of more than 500 stories about Gus and the Model Garage, written by Martin Bunn over the span of three decades.  Who was Martin Bunn?  That was a pen name for a variety of authors who churned out a monthly story designed to describe car problems in ways the average person would understand.  In a way, it’s like Encyclopedia Brown (which I loved reading as a kid) for people interested in automotive mechanics.

Thanks to Mike Hammerberg, there is an entire website devoted to Gus and the Model Garage stories.

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Gus and the Model Garage: Gus Helps Land a Big Catch July 1961

June 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Books, Features, How To • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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From Gus and the Model Garage comes this tale.  It is more adventure story than mechanic story, but it does feature a Ford GP.  It is titled “Gus Helps Land a Big Catch” and published in July, 1961.

http://www.gus-stories.org/html/july_1961.htm

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Willys Overland Dealer Banner on eBay

June 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It looks like this was taped together and then the tape was removed.

” You are bidding on an original dealer showroom window banner/poster for Willys-Overland motor vehicles.  It measures 14″ x 37-3/4″ and is a used, original.  It comes in 2 pieces.  Item is most likely from the early 1950’s.  This would be a great addition to your Willys-Overland literature collection.  Frame it or post it on the wall as is.  I believe the edges originally had glue on them like an envelope.  One can see where these were stuck onto a window and then removed.   The one on the right has a 5″ seam tear.”

View all the info on eBay

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1949 CJ-3A Boone, NC **SOLD**

June 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Except for the front bumper, this looks like a nice stock CJ-3A. If the floor boards are solid this might be a good buy.

“This is a WWII type Jeep.. Im is is in selling for a friend. This jeep is in great shape I think it has been fully restored. It does need a top, it does run and is road worthy. I do have more pics available. Please leave number or questions I will respond asap. He is firm on price trade are possible. Thanks.”

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1959 M-151 Ferndale, MI **SOLD**

June 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-151 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

There’s a hole in the hood and it doesn’t run.

“I have a 1959 WIllys Jeep for trade.
I currently looking for a nice cargo van. Must be 2000 till now.
OPEN TO ALL OFFERS

NO LOWBALL!
The Jeep has solid body.
21000 miles
CLean titles.
It needs new battery in order to run. IT DOES NOT RUN NOW!”

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1947 Wagon Lincoln, Me $4500

June 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks good and runs and drivse, but needs a little work.

“1947 WILLYS JEEP 2WD WAGON. I REALLY REALLY DON’T WANT TO SELL THIS! But need the cash, this is a ultra rare old willys, its not all original has a 289 out of a 65 mustang, auto tranny, different steering column, and gearbox. . . I was going to put in a manual rack and pinion steering on it, and eventually a mustang II set up. . . the motor runs like a champ..
Overall condition is awesome 98% rust free, only rust is some flat work on floor, all other supports etc are great, I have all the smnall parts for it all seats, wood for the floor, etc, this thing turns heads everywhere I went. . . this thing is a attention getter for sure. . . jeep has always been shedded, motor is free and will start and run with a battery and a prime..

Clear title in hand, like I said this is my baby, I don’t want to sell but I just spent 11,000 on concrete so I have to cut some losses

Jeep is near Harvard ne 68944..i have other pics just email
4,500 cash no scammers cash only, I don’t need help selling, nor am I gonna ship it to bulivia, lol call and lets talk

402 469 5703 or email”

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/3077171648.html

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