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Two New Illustrations From Roberto

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Roberto Flores has these two new mini-canvases for sale. Contact him at robflores@robertoflores.com.
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He also gave some context on the MB canvas. He wrote,

“The Willys MB is the jeep of capitaine Raymond Dronne, commanding officer of “La Nueve” or 9th company III Battaillon Régiment de Marche du Tchad, 2nd Free French armored division Leclerc, or 2éme DB Leclerc. Most of the them of this elite unit were Spaniards ex-Republican soldiers, who fought as mounted infantry in half-tracks. The history behind these men was incredible. Some years ago I had the chance to write with some of them and at least visit one of them at France, were I realized the sacrifice they paid for a better world. This unit, “La Nueve”, called in Spanish because the number of Spanish volunteers soldiers who formed it, was the first to entered Paris in 24th August 1944, with several M4 medium Shermans from 501e RCC and another support vehicles (I think 3 half-tracks) from an engineer unit of the 2éme DB.”

You can see the Raymond Dronne character at the 2:09 mark in this film by Renné Clement!

 

 

 

 
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1955 Jeep Dispatcher Brochure on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an interesting flyer for the DJ-3A Mail Jeep Circa 1955.

“Here I have a Single Sheet Flier for the Willys Jeep mail Dispatcher from 1955. This has some wear and a small tear on the bottom (See Scans) but still displays Very nicely. Will ship in a protective Sleeve with backing board.”

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Hamilton Pedal Jeep Brochure **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This would be perfect for someone with an original Hamilton.

“Vintage dealer print ad, 1950’S, HAMILTON PEDAL CAR ORIGINAL AD measures approx 8”x 10-3/4”, good to nice condition suitable for framing,”

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More Pics From Charles

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Here’s another collection of photos courtesy of Charles.

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1942 Photo of “Jeep Ambulances” on eBay

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The caption of this photo describes these as “jeep ambulances”, reminding us that the term jeep was getting applied to a variety of things at this time.

“1942 Press Photo New York new Jeep ambulances demonstrated at Bellevue Hosp.”

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1956 Harney Peak Article & Photos

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The February 1956 issue of Globetrotter featured a short article about using jeeps to take tourists to Harney Peak in South Dakota. You can see more pics and information about Harney Peak jeeps on a couple other posts.

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A Couple Nights @ Wanapum Dam

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Last week we decided to go camping this week so we could find a dark place to watch the falling stars (supposed to be a great couple nights for it), but that idea was threatened when I got sick on Monday evening. I recovered enough Wednesday morning that we decided to give camping a shot, though I was required by my better half to drink some caffeine early in the day because I was abnormally spacey. Once I was sufficiently caffeinated, we drove to Wanapum State Park, just south of the small town of Vantage, Washington, and just north of Wanapum Dam.

I’m glad we made the trip, because it feels great to be sitting on the edge of the Columbia River, the warm wind blowing through trees and the smell of sage swirling around us. I’m recovering quite happily. We have a private spot with a beautiful view of the Wanapum Dam’s blinking lights. The moon is half-lit and the curtain is falling on the stars. It’s a perfect evening.

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Before the sun set.

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Twilight.

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Me preparing posts in my lounge chair.

 
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January 1957 Issue of True Adventures

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It took a chance on this January 1957 issue of True Adventures and bought it on eBay hoping to find an article that included jeeps. But, I struck out. There was nothing but scantily clad women (not that I was complaining), fantastical stories, and silly advertisements.

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Just a Few Updates

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By Lissa Guyton,

I haven’t felt well today, so just a few updates. Rich shared these two articles related to JeepFest in Toledo this weekend. He tells that the local ABC affiliate is a sponsor, so he expects to see a few more stories.

http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Local-man-has-incredible-collection-of-Jeeps-he-has-restored–389533601.html

http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-built-Jeep-fire-trucks-still-rolling-around-the-region-389653661.html

 
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Brian Hainer’s FC Corners

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UPDATE: Go here to see some of Brian’s 3B body videos.

Brian Hainer has begun making some videos showing how he makes body parts out of sheet metal. He’s finished a couple videos already. He’ll soon be completing a series of videos on how to fabricate a complete Willys body.

Currently he has a set of three videos showing how he produced a corner piece for an FC-170.

Here are links to the subsequent videos for the FC corner:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5klkL-1Vl8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjax0KGZtpY

You can see all four of his videos and subscribe to his youtube channel at the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHDVml1xugLuj0oi384tEQ

 
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Articles Covering the Toledo JeepFest This Weekend

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2016-bob-christy-toledo-blade-articleBob Christy landed on top of a Toledo Blade article providing build up to this weekend’s Toledo Jeepfest in Toledohttp://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2016/08/07/The-wind-in-your-hair-and-a-grille-full-of-mud.html

The Toledo Blade published a second article as well: http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2016/08/07/Jeep-was-indispensable-to-Allied-victory.html

 
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Justin’s Birthday Cake

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Justin Paul’s wife Angela crafted this birthday cake for him. You can view other jeep-inspired cakes here: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/cakes/

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Corporal Fredrick Stokes in Japan

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Stephen Stokes was kind enough to share this photo (via David Watson). It shows Stephen’s father, Fredrick Stokes, during his time in Japan with the US Army. The photo was taken between 1946-1948. If the bumper is accurate, it looks to be a GPW.

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Modified FC-150 on PowerNationTV

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Jonathon McDonagh, part of the McDonagh Brothers team that hosts eWillys, spotted this cool FC build that was featured on PowerNationTV. Check on all the photos here:

http://www.powernationtv.com/post/powernation-ride-of-the-week-jeep-fc150

A photo of the FC before the build:

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Photos from after the build:

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Sailing Sahara’s Sands by J. Mortimer Sheppard

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When loose deep sand was encountered, the ‘Jeep’ had to pull both the yacht and the sedan. [ed note … this caption was included in the original article]

This article by J. Mortimer Sheppard appeared in a 1956 issue of the Globetrotter magazine. An author of multiple books, Shepard spent three years traveling around the globe on behalf of Willys as a correspondent in the mid 1950s. On one occasion, described herein, he pulled a land yacht behind a jeep to the Sahara desert so he could sail across parts of Africa, accompanied by his wife and children.

Shepard went on to write an article for Wide World Magazine titled First to Sail the Sahara. An 1800 mile journey with his wife and family in a sand yacht over the Desert in 1956 (it’s also been republished as a book, but this may be a modern item). The second, Sahara Adventure, is an actual book and probably a more complete account of the trip. I’ve just bought it, so I’ll report on it once I read it.

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In many places the ‘Jeep’ was the center of attraction.

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A typical camp scene—time for oiling the rifle and catching up on correspondence.

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1962 Jeep Family Brochure on eBay

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This is another brochure that doesn’t pop up for sale too often.

“Here is an Original 1962 Jeep 4×4 Brochure. Size is 8.5″ x 5.5″ folded and opens to 17″ x 10.5″ to show the views in the listing. Condition is Very Good as shown.”

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D-Day Sale of Nerrant & Fils

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Mark spotted this auction of D-Day Nerrant & Fils items at the Artcurial website. The items are located in France. There are some jeeps and trailers and other models.

http://www.artcurial.com/en/asp/searchresults.asp?pg=1&ps=18&st=D&sale_no=3114

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1961 Wagon Broomfield, CO **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

“Runs, Rebuilt master cylinder. Winch works. Additional parts included. Fair to good tires.”

(From the previous ad) “Caterpillar yellow covers this real life piece of 60’s history. Formerly driven by the Director of Field Training for the National School of Heavy Equipment, Charlotte, North Carolina. The school was founded by Gilbert S. Shaw in 1955 and operated until 1976. Apparently it was the first school of it’s kind in the world! It was painted for the school, then sold, had a 1970’s “restoration” and then sat for another 30 years. The 70’s restoration included a dash modification & a coat of ugly, drab tan. Our “restoration” process included many steps of hand sanding and polishing the entire vehicle to expose the school’s door sign and yellow paint job. Plus of course, clean up, repair, and history research..”

 
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Photos of Jeeps from the 2016 Oshkosh’s Airventure

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Paul Tople shot these photos at the 2016 Experimental Aviation Association’s “Airventure” in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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1959 Jeep Family Brochure on eBay

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This is a hard-to-find brochure.

“Here is an Original 1959 Jeep 4×4 Brochure. Size is 8.5″ x 5.5″ folded and opens to a nice large 17″ x 11″ to show the views in the listing and more on the back. Condition is Excellent as shown.”

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1945 Photo of Soldiers Driving Jeeps in the Bronx on eBay

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Quite the crowd!

“This is an original press photo. Driven by discharged veterans who drove jeeps overseas a caravan of jeeps makes its way through midtown traffic to the Bronx. All this to celebrate first over the counter sale of vehicles at Hearns Bronx Store. The department store announced the jeep would sell for $1195.59 delivered in New York City.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-08-1945.”

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1956 Photo of Dispatcher at an Airport

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This photo of a DJ-3A Dispatcher at an airfield shows they went to work for the airlines not long after they began production. This was published in a 1956 issue of Globetrotter Magazine.

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2016 SW Ohio Jeep FC Gathering

• CATEGORIES: Event, FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Some additional photos of the event, including the t-shirts, have been added.

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Author Jim Allen dropped by the event as did Craig Brockhaus with his new FC Van named Marilyn (it came with the name). Roger Martin is standing to the left.

This past weekend was the 2016 SW Ohio Jeep FC Gathering at Roger Martin’s place. Unfortunately, the threat of rain keep some folks away. Given the rain that fell in Maryland over the weekend, there was good reason for concern. However, the rain pretty much skipped over Roger’s place. Roger has some t-shirts left over that are for sale. You can see them at the end of this post. Call Roger at 937-477-5270 for more info.

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One of the stars of the show was Craig Brockhaus’s newly acquired FC from Sweden named “Marilyn”. It has only been in the US for 16 days, so very few folks have had a chance to inspect it. “Marilyn” started right up and purred like a kitten. It was part of a photo shoot/video on the property.

Jim Allen, writer/author, enjoyed his inspection of the van. He was asking questions and taking pictures.

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Jim Allen taking more photos.

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Craig driving Marilyn around.

Bill Robinette (and son, Ed) brought his Jeepster. Bill is the original owner. He bought it new in 1950. The story goes, ” Ed had a 1948 CJ 2a, which was their only transportation. One day it was raining and his wife said her feet were getting wet so they went to the Jeep dealer, Marshall Brothers, in Alpha, Ohio to get an new rubber seal. Instead, they got a new rubber seal with everything that goes around it. Ed drove it to school and wanted to put a big engine in it, but his dad wouldn’t let him. It is still original.”

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Greg Houk brought an FC170 with a Auburn trencher and blade on the front, along with an FC-150 with a Shriner’s jeep on the back.

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Greg Houk’s FC with trencher and blade

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Greg Houk and Craig Brockhaus in front of Greg’s FC150 with his Shriner’s jeep on the back.

Richard Kimball brought his FC Firetruck on Friday. Roger’s 9 FC’s were scattered about. He has 8 FC170’s (5 are DRW), and 1 FC150.

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1944 Photo of Ford GPA on eBay

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Based on the back, this might have been taken in the Spokane area.

“1944 Press Photo Jeep can be car and a boat that goes into water – spx16014
This is an original press photo. JeepPhoto measures 8.75 x 5inches. Photo is dated 01-20-1944.”

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Jeep Tool Kit and Knife

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UPDATE: Shelly’s got one of these tool kits for sale on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/455921888/jeep-knife-and-tool-kit-with-vinyl-case?ref=shop_home_feat_4

“Jeep Knife and Tool Kit with Vinyl Case, Mid Century Jeep Memorabilia, Props not included.
What a find, an intact kit with knife, bottle opener, screwdriver and more, in a vinyl intact case.
This one for Jeep, is a wonderful piece of history for Jeep.

Used to promote the brand and appeal to the outdoor ruggedness Jeep owners lived for.
The adventures in a Jeep, bring together a camp of people, loving the life in a Jeep.
Here is a piece of that world.

Not perfect but in very good vintage condition.
A few wear marks. There is a piece of leather look tape on one of the tools.
I will leave that to you to remove if wanted.

Snap works, in good shape, no rust on snap or tools.
Knife folds in and out in good working order. The handle appears to be mother of pearl.

Imperial made many knives for kits like this for camping, advertisement, promotions, scouting.”

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