This series of 5″x7″ photos were taken at the Esslingen Germany shop where jeeps were reconditioned. It’s not clear if these are reprints, but still a rare bit of history.
1. This image shows recondition jeeps parked and ready:
2 . This image shows more recondition jeeps parked and ready:
3. This jeep is hanging from a hoist as part of its rebuild:
4. This action shot shows a man welding the back of a jeep as part of a rebuild:
5. An engine/transmission/and transfercase are being removed from a jeep as part of a rebuild:
6. In this photo it appears a worker is readying the power train of an upside-down jeep for removal:
7. This photo shows an upside-down jeep partially disassembled:
8. this photo shows another look at rebuilt and parked jeeps:
It is amazing to me just how many Jeeps were made and involved all over the world because of war.
In the background of the welding photo I think that’s a parts board that I’m guessing is a reference for all the boxed parts in that long bin below it. Unless I’m wrong.
look at the water puddles on top of the jeeps – i know canvas is waterproof until it touches something , then it leaks — the welding parts board looks like special jeep tools ? miller ?
Steve: I wish there was a better pic of that parts board. Looks interesting.