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These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE. Another one of these ads is on eBay. The image is from a 2012 post.
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“Original
Magazine Print Ad
Approx. 9 x 11_inch
Satisfaction Guarantee
I will make right any wrong
I ship every day”
This February 29, 1948, article in the Salt Lake Tribune describes Utah Reserve Train Center’s rescue jeep, describing how it works with the new mobile radar truck.
I couldn’t locate a corresponding photo of this in a newspaper. The rig looks interesting.
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“1969 Press Photo Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. This is an original press photo. Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. Police garage. Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 08-07-1969.
This is a unique folding knife for a former parts supply company. I couldn’t locate the company after a quick Google search.
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“Vintage Folding Knife Military Jeep & Truck Parts Advertising Japan Great Graphi. Condition is “Used”.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $27.00.
Probably not many of these around.
“Vintage Las Vegas Nevada Sheriffs Clark County Jeep Posse Patch. Condition is “New”. Patch has not been used or attached to clothing. Background is brown and the embroidery is gold/yellow. Approximate patch dimensions: 4 3/4″ high x 4″ wide. It appears the Jeep Posse was an all volunteer unit under the Sheriff’s Office direction from 1952 into the early 1980’s when it was disbanded.”
Here’s an unusual item. Starting bid is $10, with $10 shipping from Canada.
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“This key chain came from our family run smoke shop that was closed in 1959 & stored ever since in a smoke free home in temperature controlled environment. Comes complete with original instruction card”
Here’s a unique item.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/platteville-rockford-pto-willys-pta-5852/7235780013.html
“Good Working Rockford PTO Model # PTA 5852
Was on a Willys L head engine running a pump . I believe it fits all early Willys flathead and L heads along with continental engines and a bunch of other industrial 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Clutches are like new ring gears are really nice. Good to run sawmill generator pumps etc.”
Steve shared this link to an article on Con-Ferr, which also had links to the McQueen archive. (I thought I had shared this archive of Steve McQueen and his CJ-5 Super Jeep at some earlier point, but it appears I hadn’t.) There are more details and pics of the build in the 1970 Con-Ferr Catalog… See pages 48-51 on this post: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/10/02/1970-con-ferr-catalog-pages-43-96/
Here’s the article from Steve: https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/08/con-ferr-incorporated-in-burbank-made.html
Here’s the McQueen album: https://archiveimages.com/licensing/public-gallery.php?id=441&pageNum_rsImages=7
Steve McQueen and the CJ-5 Super Jeep from Con-Ferr.
Bill shared the news that Jeep and Lego have partnered ups ro a LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler. It will be available Jan. 1, 2021. With 665 parts, it will take some time to assembler.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-42122
(Originally Posted October 21, 2010): It’s easy to forget about the logistical challenges faced by the military to cover simple needs of the military. Showering in the field is one such example. A New Zealand-focused site has a page on the history of mobile laundry and baths from 1914-1990. Canada also had similar mobile services. How frequently such services actually appeared in the field is less clear to me, especially given the lack of photos of this equipment.
Back in 2010 I came upon the model below, which appeared on a new defunct website. The site showed how the builder created the model mobile bath.
The builder, Dave, had based his model on the picture below. In his post, he notes that the Jeep “was stationed in Germany in 1945 with the 2nd Battalion, The Kensingtons, 49th Division, Transport Centre, Iserlohn, Ruhr“.
This 1954 example out of France shows a mobile laundry unit of some type. This photo (page from book?) is for sale on eBay. The auction title is “Jeep transport laundry collective”.
