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.
Features Research Archives
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″.”
1950-51 “Quality and Present” Training Brochure on eBay
One more 1950ish salesman training brochure on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc.”
Qualify and Present Quiz
This salesman brochure was a part of the salesman training brochure above.
Ron’s 1946 Boyer Fire Jeep
UPDATE: Here’s another, much longer post about Ron’s jeep.
Maury shared Kaiser Willys’ post about Ron Foss’ 1946 Boyer Fire CJ-2A.
1950-51 “Joe Booth Gets A Break” Training Document on eBay
Here’s another training document on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
“Joe Booth Gets A Break” Quiz
1950-51 “Willys Makes Sense” Training Brochure **SOLD**
Andy shared the Willys sales training document. I’d buy it at a cheaper price.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages, 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
Quiz from the 1951 Willys Overland Sales Training Doc above
1941 Ford GP w/ Trailer Tucson, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on BAT.
Matt spotted this nice looking Ford GP.
“This 1941 Ford GP (#9223) is an early model Series 1, one of 1500 from the earliest series. Restored over 30 years ago by an active member of the MVCC (Military Vehicle Collectors of California), it was sold to the most recent Montana owner over 20 years ago. It is powered by the original spec 120 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine with a 3-speed manual transmission and includes a matching military trailer. This GP checks all the boxes with correct top, trailer with canvas, all of the blinkers , reflectors, extinguisher, flashlight, engine crank handle, and correct lighting.
The correct instructional tags are mounted on the dash, and the combo gauge is center mounted. There are 2341 showing on the odometer, but the true mileage is unknown.
The genuine GP engine # 9547 and drivetrain were rebuilt at the time of restoration. The seller says that it runs and drives great, and smokes a little when cold but clears up once warm. An oil service was completed five miles ago and coolant was also flushed. Brakes and steering operate as designed, and the engine does drip some oil after driving.
1942 Photo of Floating Jeep on eBay
Here’s one I can’t remember seeing. By the size of the river, and guessing that was most likely near the former Fort Lewis (now JBLM), I’d say that’s the Puyallup or Nisqually river. Either way, it would have been a cold splash in February.
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“1942 Press Photo Army’s “Jeep” is a Vehicle that Can Maneuver Over Water or Land. This is an original press photo. The Army’s “Jeep,” the little car that can maneuver with the greatest of ease, even goes over water. Wrapped in canvas, this Jeep provides a skiff for a squadron crossing a stream “somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.” Photo measures 8.75 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 02-06-1942.”
Team 503’s Videos
Scott wanted to share some of the “How to” restoration videos he and Ron have been producing. The Team 503 Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgnSnFtJ3JX41Oh-XBVAK3A?
Here’s a video on the clutch lever assembly:
Drawing of Four Jeeps on eBay
This curious set of drawings is about the size of a standard piece of paper. It depicts Ford GP (upper left), an MB/GPW (lower left), a Ford GP “Super 6” (middle right), and a Bantam BRC 60 (lower right). It’s kind of pricey (imho), given at least three of the four are redrawn photos.
JEEPERS By Emmett Watson
UPDATE: I scanned the this image “JEEPERS” by Emmett Watson and cleaned up the lines and scratches as best I could. The final size is 18″x24″, which should make it easy to put in a frame. It was part of a calendar, but I can find no information or the images from the calendar.
Some folks have asked for prints of this illustration, as it is difficult to find. I do not yet have a price on that, but I don’t plan on printing many (15-30 depending on requests), so I suspect the price will be around $25/each to cover my costs and shipping, but I haven’t finalized that.
You can’t see it, but the piece has “TDM CO, U.S.A.” printed in the lower right corner. I believe that refers to the Thomas D. Murphy company, launched by Thomas D. Murphy in the late 1800s. Here’s a bit of history on him:
In 1889, Thomas D. Murphy of Red Oak, Iowa, publisher of the local newspaper, had an idea. Adapt his printing plant and expertise and create calendars with exquisite reproductions of paintings by American masters. Murphy invented the advertising art calendar and one of the first painters Murphy contacted was Thomas Moran. The idea was so successful that Murphy calendars would be purchased and given away by banks, insurance agencies, livery stables, auto dealers, shops, businesses and manufacturers for a century.
After searching, I cannot find anyone who owns the copyright to this image (TDM appears dead). So, I feel comfortable getting some of these printed.
In 2014, a lithograph of JEEPERS, possibly an image from another calendar, sold with a frame at auction for $75.00.
Here’s another illustration that might have been a companion piece, given there are bears, a camp site, and two men, one with a red shirt and one with a blue shirt, and the same red blanket. It’s titled Smokey the Bear and it went up for auction last year.
Baker Drug Store Delivery Wagon Postcard on eBay
Interesting Baker Drug Store Wagon. Note the single window. I wonder if it was ordered that way?
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“VINTAGE POSTCARD – CONDITION: EXC – SEE SCANS. DATE/ERA: c1950s-60s. Standard Size 3.5×5.5 Inches.”
Jon’s Two Types Book on eBay
If this didn’t cost so much to ship from the UK, I’d snag it. Vintage book with some jeep illustrations. Rear of book has some damage.
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“Classic 1944/45 comic strips
Famous ‘Two Types’, representing jaded veterens of the 8th Army.
Damage to rear of the booklet, see pics.”
Who Says Jeeps Are Simple?
A few months ago a writer for Jalopnik thought this GPW would be a good buy, titling an article “You Can Buy An Incredibly Well-Restored WWII Jeep Willys/Ford For $19,500”.
Unfortunately, the jeep is not quite so well restored. The first obvious clue? The CJ-2A windshield. It just goes to show how difficult it is for most folks to recognize a stock jeep. (I’m not sure if I ever listed this one on Craigslist, so the below pics is the only one I’ve got to share).
https://jalopnik.com/you-can-buy-an-incredibly-well-restored-wwii-jeep-willy-1825979277
No Updates for Thursday
No Updates Thursday. They’ll return Friday.
The website https://portraitofwar.com/2012/02/18/awesome-wwii-catholic-chaplain-jeep-negativephoto-willys-jeep-in-germany-1945/ featured this image.
Pumpkin Carved Willys Grille
Steve shared this carved pumpkin with a Willys-ish grille. It might be a few slots/tines short of a full grille, but it does the job! Happy Halloween!
A Couple Requests
We were on the road all day, so just a few updates today. Ann and I drove over to Kelso to see the Bobcat and Parkette fiberglass molds Al Schaper and I bought back in 2015 and meet with Jerry, a guy who has agreed to buy them. He is the same person involved in the production of the RCD fiberglass hoods that appeared on the market. He’s hoping to expand the offering of fiberglass products for the old flat fenders. Jerry’s been a long time jeep guy and is currently building a CJ-3B. So, stayed tuned!
Now for the requests:
- Andy is hoping to find a Garwood Dump Bed instruction booklet (like the one sold on ebay shown below). He’s rebuilding the hydraulics and hoping to have some guidance. If anyone knows of any instructions it would be a BIG help to him. Feel free to comment below or email me directly at d@ewillys.com.
- Gayland’s wondering if anyone has any factory Dualmatic hub documentation? I have not run across anything other than this document published by Sean on the CJ-2A page:
New Fiberglass CJ-3A & 3B Hoods Snohomish, WA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Seller is now advertising a 3A hood as well. Both were $350/each. The seller is currently not making hoods.
3A: looks a little like a cut down 3B hood, as it looks like there is the 3B horizontal bubble at the base of the hood where it meets the fender.
3B: https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/d/rcd-custom-hood-new-for/6733766315.html
“New RCD custom fiberglass hood.
Never installed.
Attaches to existing stock hood hinge location.
Shipping or Local pickup available.
Cash, Credit card or PayPal accepted.
Fits Willys CJ3b, and Mahindra CJ340 and CL340.
Reach out and see how you may be able to get this hood for your Jeep at no cost.
Please Note:
This is a brand new custom hood, not a scoop attached to an old or existing hood.
All Fiberglass products require prep-work.
ALWAYS Test Fit prior to painting!
Basic trimming and fitting and finishing may be required to achieve a your desired fit. Some Sanding, Priming & Seal Coating will be required.
Manufactured by RCD.”