I found this article titled “Jeep Mountaineers” by Henry Zuidema in the September 1950 issue of Motor News. The magazine was so Michigan focused that they had a list of Michigan-related football games for both college and pro teams.
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1941 Article About Ford’s “Pygmy” Production
This article was published in the February 28, 1941, issue of the Milwaukee Journal. Seemed like a good companion piece to the photo above.
Jeep Desk Manchester, CT Call For Price
Here’s an unusual jeep desk for sale.
“1949 willys jeep desk and tailgate for sale. Headlights work. Call 860-805-5605 for details.”
Rebuilding a 1976 Wagoneer
This new video from Mark & Tom Smith share the Jeep Farm’s work on a 1976 Wagoneer.
1948 Photo of Jeeps Pulling Floats in New Orleans.
Listed as a 1998 photo, I believe this is actually dated on the back of the photo as being ’48.
“1998 Press Photo New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival floats being pulled by jeeps. This is an original press photo. Carnival.New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated –1998.”
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Roberto’s Newest Illustrations
Roberto shared these illustrations.
The first one (digital artwork) is a commissioned order cartoon for a customer at Quebec, Canada. It depicts a Canadian made Willys M38 jeep and his owner at the wheel (with his wife at co driver seat). This was offered as a birthday gift by a friend of him.
The second one, hand painted, is another Willys M38 jeep. This one was ordered by a customer at South Dakota. You could see the Mount Rushmore at background plus some details (birds, etc.) at the background. The customer appears at the wheel of his jeep with all his family.
And the third one (in black and white, also hand painted) was ordered as a birthday gift by a German customer and it was offered to his girlfriend. Both of them appear as his jeep and as background I draw a typical old French street.
1949 Texcel Tape Ad on eBay
UPDATE: This ad is still available.
I guess Texcel was a Scotch Tape competitor? Never heard of it.
“Approximate size: 5.5″x13.75″ (ad has not been removed from the 10.5″x13.75″ page)
Condition: Excellent”
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1945 Photo of Donald Lomax Driving Jeep
He looks excited to get his jeep!
“This is an original press photo. Donald Lomax former US Marine Sergeant and veteran of this war will drive to his job at the National City Bank in a jeep. He has been permitted to purchase one of the versatile little Army cars and is one of the first Ex-S”
1948 FTC Decision Ordering Willys to Tone Down Advertising
This March 10, 1948, article in the Toledo Blade reported that the FTC ordered Willys Overland to stop claiming or inferring that it had “either acting alone or in co-operation or collaboration with the United States Army or with any other agency or party, created or designed the automotive vehicle known as the jeep.”
1958 4-Page Australian Jeep Article
This August 25, 1958, article in the Sydney Morning Herald welcomed jeep manufacturing to Australia. The in-depth articles cover quite a bit of jeep history. The ads are interesting, too. Because the articles, photos, and ads are so interconnected, I’ve included full-page reproductions of the pages rather than try to slice them up to make them web friendly. There is also a useful list of jeep dealers for anyone tracking the history of jeeps in the state of New South Wales.
Joe’s New Tattoo
Here’s a great shot of Joe’s tattoo with his GPW MB in the background. Looks great on you Joe!
1943 Photo of Jeeps on Aircraft Carrier
This was just sold on eBay. Thanks to Steve for spotting it.
“1943 Press Photo U.S. Navy Jeeps & Planes Aboard Aircraft Carrier, World War II
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 11-26-1943.”
Win a CJ-2A in 2017
Our neighbor heard about this on her radio station at work here in Pasco, Washington.
Tom Larsen has donated this CJ-2A to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum with the intention of having it raffled off to support the Museum. The raffle takes place on July 23, 2017. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100, and will be on sale early 2016 until the date of the drawing on 7/23/2017.
Nick’s APU Has a Generator
Nick’s got an update on his APU:
“Last week the stars aligned for the Valentine APU. For months, Tom and Arno have dug through vintage photographs and literature to see what the correct generator was for the NA-4 APU. We finally had it figured out: a Jack and Heintz G32. What would you know, a single G32 was actually for sale on eBay! It was unreal.
The owner purchased the generator from California where it was completely rebuilt. His original plan was to build an electric car with it, but the project was never started. Having original paint was the cherry on top!
This weekend I pulled the PTO system off my Jeep and unseized the shifter. Everything else worked great. The generator slid into the shaft like a glove, and the bolt pattern was perfect. I still can’t believe it.”
How to Load a Jeep or Trailer in a CG-4A Glider
I spotted this video on Facebook, but then it disappeared. It took me a couple hours to track it down again, discovering it was called BASIC TRAINING OF GLIDER BORNE TROOPS 78804. It’s a cool 1/2 hour video on loading equipment (first a trailer, then a jeep) aboard a glider. Some good knot techniques, too.
1947 Willys Overland Ad From Canada
Willys Overland of Canada Limited placed this ad in the October 28, 1947, issue of the Montreal Gazette.
Photo of 26th Infantry in Fulda Gap w/ Jeep on eBay
No year for the photo.
“This is thin stock, put out by the Dispatch Photo News Service in New York during World War II. Measures roughly 10 3/4 x 12 1/2. Blank back. Has caption along the bottom telling about the picture. A friend told me this is offset lithography (dot pattern)”
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Tow-Loader Tractor Corp #1002
Maury spotted this one-off CJ-5 backhoe tractor combo. He wrote, “I was helping my brother in law pick up some car parts this past weekend, and ran across this interesting CJ5-based vehicle. It was made by the guy who owned the business that was selling the car parts, and he told me it was a one-off he created years ago in Michigan in the hope of successfully marketing it.
The CJ5 body was bought new from AMC separately, and installed on the heavy steel frame he created for it. He said the resulting vehicle was the only loader-backhoe he knew of that could go 80 m.p.h.!”
Post-War “De Luxe Toy” Riding Jeep
This ad was featured in the Spokane Daily chronicle, August 14, 1946.
DJ-3A Surrey/Gala Guru Bruce Agan Passed Away
I’m sorry to report that Bruce Agan passed away after a short fight with cancer yesterday in Iowa.
We first exchanged emails in 2009. He generously shared a large amount of DJ-related info for eWillys readers. Over the ensuing years he became a go-to-guy for anything DJ-3A, Gala, or Surrey related. In 2012, he started the site http://www.jeepsurreygala.com, which contains a large amount of DJ info. I had hoped to stop by and visit with him during one of our trips, but I hadn’t got the chance.
So, we bid a farewell to our good friend. Perhaps he’s already busy discussing the finer points of the Surrey with Elvis. Here’s the surrey that Bruce restored, one of several jeeps he owned.
Story of the Universal Jeep – Post War Jeep Comic
Maury shared this rare post-war comic that blends together the war-jeep and the peace-jeep.
Photo of WWII Fire Jeep in Parade on eBay
No year or caption provided with photo.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Service Photograph. Size is 8 x 10″.”