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Blaine spotted this unique CJ-2A that was retrofitted to delivery aviation fuel to planes. This sold on eBay.
“U.S. Flying Service Standard Oil Co. Willys Jeep aviation fuel truck, at St. Petersburg, FL.”
Here’s an unusual mailer for the Mitsubishi jeeps.
“Original part color folder , 8.5 x 4 folded , 8.5 x 12 unfolded , has many pieces of tape at tears at folds , has some small tears at the edges , has a rub mark with paper loss on the cover in an area about 1 x 1 inch.”
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In September of 1961, Hot Rod Magazine published this article about the Saleea Al Jemel jeep club’s Sidewinder Cruise (first documented jeep club, formed in 1946) in Southern California. The article covers various V8 upgrades installed in flat fender jeeps, with a focus on Brian Chuchua’s Plymouth V8 install.
Don shared some photos of this DJ-5 on display at the main post office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Glenn spotted this unusual CJ-5. He tried to contact the seller, but had no luck getting a response. On the back of this is a Marsmith Auguer. Glenn and I couldn’t find out much about it. It appears to have roots in Phoenix, where a company called Dirtrix/Marsmith was located. I’ve included a few extra photos of other CJ-5s that have mar smith augers.
“jeep cj5 with marsmith augor machine. rebuitl motor. amc 6cylinder. everything works. runs great. work horse. have 1 auger. 1000 or best offer”
Other photos of jeeps with Marsmith augers. I don’t know if these are exactly the same or slight variations of the auger that’s on the CJ-5 above.dipos
This photo and caption appeared in the May 1963 issue of Desert Magazine. Note the camping modifications on the CJ-6 in the foreground. Looks like a pretty interesting rig.
Brian shared this photo that shows a couple APUs with the hood bumps.
This June 1964 brochure shows off both the standard CJ-5 and the Tux Park. I thought the wide array of tops and colors available was interesting.
This photo that Dan spotted shows an l-head powered 3-wheeled APU. I can’t remember seeing a bracket over the grille like that on other APUs.
These photos came from a 1955 jeep family brochure introducing the CJ-5. What’s curious is that several photos show the shackles on the front springs located at the front (see the “mail carrier” photo). As most know, the earliest CJ-5s had shackles in the rear. So, I’m wondering if the CJ-5s in these photos were bodies put on CJ-3B chassis or whether they were prototype chassis.
Luis spotted this jeepish looking vehicle. Anyone recognize it? Custom or production vehicle?
The San Francisco area’s East Bay Times reported on Scott Steven’s 1942 GPW. Read all about it here: http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/12/05/me-my-car-42-jeep-as-spartan-as-they-come/
The stark interior of the World War II Jeep built by Ford. (Photo by David Krumboltz)
UPDATE: Sold for $46,750.
This 1960 DJ-3A Surrey will be auctioned in January of 2017 by Sotheby’s. The jeep is described as a “beautifully presented flawless restoration”. That statement is followed by a series of inaccurate statements regarding the history of DJ-3A, such as the DJ-3A was introduced in 1955 (nope 1956). You can see all the pics and information here:
As Colin pointed out to Sotheby’s, despite some great work on this, there are actually numerous flaws with this restoration:
Great set of items.
“Vintage Jeep CJ 5 or CJ 2A. Money clip, tie tack, and cufflinks. You get all of them in this auction.
They are in great condition.
Comes from a smoke free environment.”
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Ron shot this photo during a recent trip to Oregon’s Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. As you can see, since Ann’s and my visit two years ago, the jeep now has a trailer. Ron reports the museum has sold the B-17. So, if you want to see it there, you’d better hurry.
This is the third of three article Jim produced from his visit to Dan’s Military FC gathering. In it he takes a look at the M-Series jeeps.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1611-forward-control-101-the-m-series/
Photo Credit: Jim Allen & Four Wheeler Magazine
Looks like a cool old sign featuring a CJ-3B (okay, so it is in the background, but I still think of it as being the featured item).
http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/5884459803.html
Norris-Banonis is excited to announce the 2017 Holy Toledo!™ calendar. The 12-month wall calendar has full-color photos of original and restored “7-slot grille” vehicles. Each month features a di fferent and unique classic jeep along with a special U-Auto-Know™ informative pictorial artifact feature about the vehicle. Significant historical dates, with icons, are also noted throughout the calendar, along with a 2-page “The CJ-5” photo essay at the end of the calendar.
Get yours today in time for Christmas: http://norris-banonis.com/calendars.html
Here’s a neat postcard image that John shared with me. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to indicate the year. Based on the comment that tops are available in canvas, plastic, and wood, this is likely a late ’40s postcard.
This photo shows General Haydon Boatner shaving in Burma.
“1943- Brig. Gen. Haydon Boatner shaving in the rear view mirror of a Jeep while on a tour of the front in Burma. Photo measures approx. 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2”
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This has gone around Facebook.
Jim Allen published a great review of Dan Horenburger’s Military FC Gathering. With Dan’s passing, this article takes on a special significance.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1611-a-celebration-of-the-jeep-forward-control/
Photo Credit: Jim Allen & Four Wheeler Magazine
