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I found this ad in what I think was a business directory of some kind. It looks like someone used their CJ-3B and their jeep-a-trench to make money. To get the logo removed from the image, you have to purchase the full resolution version from Historicalmapworks.com.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
This has 67 pages of jeeps parts.
“You are bidding on a vintage 1964 JEEP PARTS CATALOG. In used condition, the back cover has a wrinkled/torn corner. It has all its 67 pages. The covers read: HEADQUARTERS FOR WARDS RIVERSIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR CIVILIAN AND MILITARY JEEP VEHICLES – REGD. TRADEMARK KAISER JEEP CORP. – SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK – MAONTGOMERY WARD – 1964 JEEP PARTS CATALOG.”
This brochure demonstrates the correct ways to plow.
“original part color folder , 3.5 x 9 folded , 17.5 x 9 unfolded , shows FC170 , Jeep Universal and Jeep Pickup with Meyer snow plows.”
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This Champion Spark Plug ad includes a description of an around-the-world trip in an FC-170. I would think there is an english version of this somewhere, too?
“Original Vintage Ad from an old magazine year 1963 in SPANISH from CHILE
You are bidding is an ORIGINAL ADVERTISEMENT from a MAGAZINE, not a reproduction.
Perfect for framing. Once framed it will make an excellent addition to your home or office.
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Ad in FINE CONDITION, NEAR MINT.
DOUBLE PAGE: 20 x 13.5 inches
each page: 10 x 13.5 inches approach”
I found this ad for a WEST-CRAFT Super jeep on eBay. After some searching, I also found a model kit for sale on ioffer.com.
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This is the model kit I found on ioffer.com. I’ve never used the site: http://www.ioffer.com/i/west-craft-super-jeep-kit-3842404
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
How about this unusual matchbook cover from Fort Worth Willys showing a CJ-5 and a PTO/Post Hole Digger in action.
Here are a couple different postcards of a DJ-3A Surrey towing some kind of visitor car at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI. The Bavarian Inn is still there. I wonder what happened to the jeep?
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From the National Archives comes this photograph of a document used to record funding raising for jeep parts. There is supposed to be a corresponding blueprint, but I haven’t found the document yet.
“Cut Out Appropriate Photo and Paste Down Over Corresponding Blueprint on Jeep Poster as Each Part is Paid For”
http://research.archives.gov/description/513993
Craig forwarded this link. He says the FC in this postcard is his now (and he already has several of these postcards). This is another shot of the Ouray, Colorado,area.
I was searching the National Archives and managed to find a few interesting items. This little treasure shows Bristo Screws proclaiming its support for the Ford Jeep.
http://research.archives.gov/description/534790
Dave saw the Ouray Postcard I posted the other night. So, he forwarded a picture of a plate he bought there forty years ago. It’s a great sign. Craig, don’t you have one of these, too?
Here’s another Ouray tour jeep post card. This postcard pictures a CJ-6 and the Scenic Jeep Tour Service.
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This is an original ad published in a Portland, Oregon, Newspaper.
“Full page newspaper ad by Meier & Frank Co. is approx 22″ x 16″ and original….1 page only. These came from a very well preserved collection of WWII Portland Oregon newspapers. All are in good to very good condition…this one has some wrinkles toward the middle. Scanned images are blurrier, may appear trimmed, colors darker, lighter or uneven but actual items are not. They are bigger than our biggest scanner so used camera shot and even that doesn’t quite get it all.”
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This is a copy of an ad from a 1965 Cleveland Press TV Guide for sale on eBay.
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UPDATE: Colin discovered that Switzerland of America Jeep Tours Company still exists and still rents jeeps or offers tours. Check out their website and their tour vehicles: http://soajeep.com You’ll recognize some of the photos on the website from Craig’s recent adventure.
“This auction is for a vintage Postcard from 1974. It is of Snow Blankets Ouray colorado Here the Switzerland of America is truly a Winter Fairyland. It was from Jeep Rentals and is basically an advertising Postcard–the front seems to be a real photo print”
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This brochure looks in good shape.
“Original, NOS, New Old Stock, 1959 JEEP Universal Model CJ-6 Part Color Sales Brochure. Presented by Willys Motors, Inc. Willys-Overland Export Corp., Toledo, Ohio….Form No. 59-10. Nicely illustrated & covers the CJ-6 Four-Wheel Drive vehicle & it’s 4-cylinder F-Head “Hurricane” Engine. Also lists specifications. Fold out brochure measures 8 5/8″ X 3 3/4″ & unfolds to 3 times the size, printed on both sides. EXCELLENT (as new!) CONDITION, clean & crisp with NO rips or tears.”
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There are two of these for sale.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This is a neat mailer.
“Original mailer non color folder , 8.5 x 3.5 folded , 8.5 x 11 unfolded . Shows Jeep from Russ Cooley Service Station , Hillcrest , Binghamton , New York.”
UPDATE: These sold on eBay.
I believe this answers my question about the DJ-6 serial number. The DJ-6 model number is referred to as 8605.
Here’s a neat old postcard.
“Vintage Postcard showing Jeep 4-wheel drive utility wagon.
Date of postcard unknown, although the New York address is prior to the use of zip codes.
See pictures for details of condition.
If you have a question, please ask before bidding.
Shipping costs: $2.00 within the US / $4.00 International.
These shipping costs will apply for up to 10 postcards if you wait on a combined invoice before paying.
Email me for other shipping questions.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(08/18/2012) The movie Tugger, the Jeep 4×4 Who Wanted to Fly is based on the book by the same name.
“This is a CJ2A that was used as a Movie Promotional Mascott. The Movie “TUGGER, THE JEEP 4X4 WHO WANTED TO FLY” was released in 2005. I bought this CJ2A from the man that owned the Rights to Movie and the Promotional Items. It is titled and runs great. It has been entered in Car Shows and has won Trophies and “Best of Show”. The paint Scheme is of the Air Force Thunderbirds. It has the Insignia of the Thunderbirds and was rebuilt along with the engine by the Sponsers; The Air Force, Jeep, Shell Oil, Orlando Genesis and Arnald Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. KIDS LOVE IT! Many comments at traffic lights. Beautiful eye catcher! It can be used for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Parades and Funerals (or just plain enjoyable driving). Not many miles since rebuild according to the tires. I fly the American Flag and Air Force Flag on special occasions.”
Bob forwarded a beautiful photograph of his CJ-3B and Trailer that will be appearing in Bill Norris’ Holy Toledo Slot Grill Classics 2013 Jeep Calendar.
You can find the calendar for sale on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a neat old Sedona, Arizona, business card for Jeep Trips.
“CALLING / BUSINESS CARD, APPROX. 2 1/4 BY 4
SEDONA DEVELOPMENT CO. OFFICE
PHONE 7184 OR 3622
2 HR. JEEP TOURS
FABULOUS SCENERY
CONDITION: MINOR WEAR, MINOR WEAR AT CORNERS, VERY MINOR CREASE AT BOTTOM CORNERS ”
