This video was shared on Facebook. The first half of the video focuses on rubber tire substitutes using a jeep as a test vehicle.
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Unusual Chinese Photo w/Jeep
The auction on eBay ended, but I thought this was an interesting photo.
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“Here is one Chinese old auto studio photo(1952, original), the plate number show year 1952.”
Willys Ambulance Brochure in French **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a neat brochure. Perhaps it’s out of Canada?
“Original Willys Ambulance folder brochure. Covers MIL-NER model 475 (4WD). Brochure is in French language ONLY. NO English. Measures about 8-1/2″ x 11″”
Jeep Family of 4WD in Public Service Brochure on eBay
This is one of my favorite brochures. It’s a 25 page pamphlet with lots of pics. You can see all the pages here.
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“Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles for Public Service, vintage 1950’s original dealer brochure
Rare 1950’s era brochure for Public Service Jeep vehicles. Tons of great photos that show the various configurations that Jeeps could be ordered and configured to service Emergency, Fire, Power, Public Lands, Forest, Airports, etc.
Includes:
Police, Public Safety, Civil Defense Jeeps
Public Health Jeeps
Forestry and Natural Resource Lands Jeeps
Road and Park Maintenance Jeeps
Airport Operation Jeeps
Fire Protection Jeeps
Public Education Jeeps
Public Utilities Jeeps
Specs and Accessories, Attachments Available”
MB at Omaha’s Surplus in Fort Worth, Texas
Gayland shared these pics of an MB located at Omaha’s Surplus, a place he called a “real Military Surplus Store, not one of those Army-Navy stores”.
Edmund’s Dual Intake Fish Creek, WI $1850
Al’s selling this rare Edmunds 2X1 intake manifold. If interested, contact him at Lhead663@aol.com. (Was on eBay)
Garwood Dump Bed Manual
Thanks to Andy for sharing a copy of Eric Voytko’s Garwood Dump Bed Parts and Instruction Book for the Universal Dump-O-Matic with Pump and Valve Assembly. Eric runs http://www.classicrefusetrucks.com.
Sybert’s Garage Rebuilds a 1942 MB
UPDATE: Part 2 has been published here.
Tom and his son are rebuilding an MB and video documenting their work. They’ve published the first of four parts. Here’s the story behind the jeep:
“My parents have a summer cottage in Northern Wisconsin. Our neighbors, who have passed away with the daughter living there now, had an old MB jeep. It was painted violet because at the time Janet’s dad asked her what color he should paint it as a little girl.
The jeep sat in her garage for years and each time we went to visit we tried to get her started. The mice had made it their home, eating all the electrical wires. The radiator leaked, brakes and clutch did not function and we realized we never had enough time to truly spend on getting her running whenever we visited. We asked for permission to bring her back to our garage in Wisconsin, fix her up and return her to Janet.
Janet’s dad served in WWII in the Army and I know he would be proud to see Janet driving his jeep today.”
1961 Photo of CJ-2A in Houston Flood on eBay
That’s a bad day.
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“1961 Press Photo Jeep’s hood sticks out of water on Ronson Street, Houston. This is an original press photo. Jeep’s hood sticks out of water on Ronson Street, Houston, Texas. Floods. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 06-19-1961.”
Coker Group sold to Wade Kawasaki
Colin shared the news that the Coker Group (makers of vintage tires) has been sold to the Wade Kawasaki/Capital Investment group partnership. Coker has been run by Wade Kawasaki for last five years. Under him, the company has seen five years of consecutive growth, so I’d expect to see the company continue in its current form.
- https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/nov/15/coker-family-sells-tire-business/483105/
- https://newschannel9.com/news/local/chattanooga-based-coker-group-sold-to-wade-kawasakicapital-investment-group-partnership
- https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/11/20/coker-group-sold-to-ceo-wade-kawasaki-and-company-management-team/
1943 Photo of Allied Troops in Kaipit, New Guinea on ebay
Hopefully the original photo is clearer than this posted image.
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“1943 Press Photo Allied Jeep by Huts 1940s Kaiapit New Guinea WWII. You are bidding on an original press photo of Allied Jeep by Huts 1940s Kaiapit New Guinea WWII. Photo measures 7.25 x 10.25 inches and is dated 10/23/1943.”
Give Fast Service Brochure w/CJ-5 on eBay
I don’t think I’ve run across this one.
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“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.”
Anyone Recognize This Seat?
Robin just purchased this unusual seat. The seller told him it was removed from a jeep. Anyone recognize it?
1946 Road Service Jeep Photo on eBay
This is a neat photo. The phone number of VE5-9728 *might* be a Michigan number (I got a few hits from Michigan with “VE5” as the prefix when I searched for the number on Google). The date “1946” is printed on the back fo the photo.
The “Jeepers” Posters Have Arrived & More Updates
UPDATE: I’ve sold out of posters.
Yesterday, the Jeepers posters arrived. They turned out better than the original image.
I would have had most of the posters in the mail yesterday, but instead I spent the day cleaning up the garage. The garage has been a mess ever since Ann’s mother decided to hold her annual Halloween bash, one that includes animatronics, pumpkins, bats, furniture, specially made walls, etc, etc.
Ann and I BOTH urged her not to hold it this year, as we had more pressing health issues, but Ann’s mother (how has her own set of health issues) refused to listen to us and held it anyway. Once Halloween was over (we were in Seattle that night), Instead of cleaning up after Halloween, her mother got sick with a severe bowel blockage. She struggled for several days, throwing up all over. Eventually, we forced her to go to the hospital (she nearly died, because she refused to go to the hospital … Ann had to lie to her, telling the doctor ordered her to go to the hospital to get her cooperation).
On exactly that same day, my dad had a ‘mild’ heart attack, forcing him to the hospital. On top of those two issues, Ann is trying to do as little as possible as we wait for an upcoming surgery near the end of November.
So, this first part of the month has been crazy. Ann’s mother was released on Tuesday night, but needs our help more than ever. Dad was also released from the hospital, but his blood pressure continues to be low; He has also let it be known that he refuses to go through any more surgeries. I can’t really blame him at this point.
E-Z-Kraft Army Jeep Model on eBay
Usually these models have pics on the box, but this one doesn’t.
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“Up for auction is a vintage Scale E-Z-Kraft Model U.S. Army Jeep made in Evanston, Illinois. This particular model is wood and thick cardboard. It appears all the parts are present and none of the cardboard cards have had their parts punched out. Model also comes with the original instructions and box is open. Please take look at all the pictures as they are part of the description”
1944 Kidde Fire Engine Magazine Ad on eBay
Are there any Kidde fire systems left in any known jeeps?
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“This is not a reproduction or photocopy. It is an ORIGINAL advertisement that was carefully removed from a vintage magazine. It is a beautiful and would look great in a frame. It could be used to decorate your home, living room, hobby room, man cave, garage, bar, rec room, office, bathroom, etc.
Measurement: This is a full page ad and is measures approximately 13″ x 10.5″.”
Austin-Craft Wood Model Kit on eBay
Shipping’s free on this jeep model.
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“This an Original, “U.S. Army 1/4 Ton Jeep” Kit, Produced by the Master Craftsmen of Austin-Craft Company of Burbank, California, Circa 1940’s or so. I BELIEVE this kit to be complete, but I have not done a parts check and I make no guarantees. So, I am selling this kit based ENTIRELY on the photos, so please look them over closely. The box is very nice, as is the instruction sheet.”
“15 Crazy jeeps From Sema” at Gear Junkie
1944 “Beach Jumpers” Photo
Buz shared this Ocracoke Preservation Society photo. We were hoping to determine whether the hood has been repainted something shiny or whether it is bare metal.
1940s/50s Meow Model Jeep (Ford GP?) on eBay
This model might be a Ford GP.
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“This is a vintage Megow Hobbycraft Construction Kit of a U.S. Army Jeep M-10 in original box. It has not been assembled and looks complete but I’m not sure. Includes instructions. The colored cardboard body panel sheet has the front grill panel punched out but it is there as pictured. Thanks for looking.”
Willys Bed Extender Gold Hill, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50.
Was this a one-off or an aftermarket piece? Looks like a good price.
“Willys jeep bed extender for a flat fender jeep or a CJ5
Fits a cj2a-3a, 3B or cj5
50 bucks FIRM”
General Jeeps Illustration
Mario Maipid posted this illustration to one of Facebook’s groups. It was used as part of a patent or trademark filing in the State of Wisconsin.
Wooden “Red Cross” Jeep in France on eBay
Anyone familiar with these. This is also listed here.
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“Jeep Red Cross Wooden Tole Toy Western Front 1945 Jeep “Red Cross” in wood and tole made by US Army for the french kids to the Libération of France. 2 wheels are missing included spare wheel, the front axle was replaced. 8 5/8″ length, 4″ width, 4 3/8″ height.”
Vintage Dealer Jeep Sign? Coldwater, MI eBay
Given it’s got some damage (it has some dents), it seems aggressively priced.
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“Vintage dealership sign, very good condition for age. Measures 12″ x 60″.”