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Good article about the jeep from 1943. It was published in the Milwaukee Journal, September 18, 1943.
John forwarded this silly video that features a jeep.
Maury spotted this cool ad.
“STUNNING 1944 JEEP AD WILLYS OVERLAND WWII ERA STORK DELIVERS BABIES ETHYL GAS
AD MEASURES 10″ X 13″ GOOD CONDITION.SOME SOILING.AD HAD 1″ TEAR WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED.”
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I saw this the other day on Facebook. Lester notes it was published in Army Motors Magazine.
Bob Christy shared these photos from this year’s 2016 Reunion. It sounds like Nick’s Valentine APU was a big hit.
Niel shared these two pics of his 1970 Wagoneer (purchased off of eWillys) towing his 1968 Airstream. What a cool combo!
These appeared on G503’s Facebook page last week. I’m not sure what magazine this is from?
The folks hosting the Toledo Jeep Fest asked me to post this announcement. John shared this link about the event from Hemmings: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/05/16/toledo-to-celebrate-willys-jeeps-75th-anniversary/?refer=news
Toledo Jeep Fest website (coming soon)
The Toledo Blade reported the change by the military from the square to the round nose.
A column written by John Marvin Rast for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal on May 30, 1942, demonstrates how convinced even the public was about the jeep’s potential.
This photo of an overturned jeep was published in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Josh has this rare manual for sale on eBay.
“The book is a FORD factory training program to train U.S. Army instructors on the 1941 military vehicles particularly the Ford GP. It basically has the all the NOS GP manuals including the Maintenance Manual, Parts Price list, and Service Manual; as well as a rare tool list. It also features other ford military vehicle manuals and quite a few of unique documents that not only give insight into the day to day scheduled and objectives of the training program but also goes into some detail into standard and specialized service equipment and suppliers.”
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This set sold on eBay yesterday for $27
Sid-kris posted pics of this Willys Overland Package Van on Facebook (he was wondering what it was). This marks the third package van we’ve identified. The first is the one Jesse is rebuilding. The second was sold in 2014 in California (a slightly different model – see brochures here). This third one was spotted in West Virginia as I understand it. What’s unique about this one is that it is 4WD (the other two were 2WD).
This is a good, clear photo.
“Original Press Photo. 1942- German prisoners ride to an internment camp on the hood of a jeep driven by a British officer “somewhere” in the Western Desert. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
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This tie tack pin just sold on eBay.
“I found this recently, and it’s in fantastic shape overall. I’m not 100% certain of its age, but found it as part of a lot in which I was able to date other pieces from the 60’s. A very detailed little pin; definitely original and promotional. It measures 1 1/8″ bumper to bumper.”
Only half a day left on this auction. The price is only $9.99 with one bid as of this posting.
“Very well preserved Vintage Jeep Cufflinks and Tie Clip.”
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Joe found this video through the Willys am Tegernsee website of a parade in Plzen, Czech Republic. In case you missed it, there is a movement in the country to change the name to Czechia.
You can find others if you Google “youtube Convoy of Liberty Plzen” for 2016 and previous years.
At the 1:45 mark is this Willys MA:
Roberto Flores found his own jeep-in-a-crate!
UPDATE: Here’s a third press photo of this family camping and picnicking. Below it is an advertisement based on the photo. This was part of the press release photo packet.
“1945 Press Photo Jeep Contributing to the family’s pleasure. This is an original press photo. The postwar Jeep especially adapted for peacetime work, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. Photo shows the new Jeep. just unveiled to public by Willys-Overland.”
Bill pointed out that this photo was later illustrated and used in a magazine ad:
Mr. H. E. George found a creative way to sell FCs by taking them to livestock auctions. This article was featured in the January 1958 issue of Willys News.
A September 2, 1953, article in the Toledo Blade relayed the news that Willys Motors and Mobile Fire Apparatus, Inc., were planning to produce a Willys mobile fire jeep called the Ranger. According to Four Wheeler Magazine, the1952 truck shown below is an example of the Ranger. However, it’s a little puzzling that the truck is a 1952, when the announcement wasn’t made until late 1953? Maybe Mobile Fire Apparatus used an older chassis? Anyone have an insight on this?
A second article shared the news that Brede Products was planning to sell a snow plow, powered by its own jeep engine. Below is one of two photos from Four Wheeler you can view the front of the rotary snow plow here. Anyone have a brochure for this?
A third article announced an agreement between Mitsubishi and the Willys Overland Export, Inc.
This video of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen. Omar N. Bradley, Gen. George S. Patton, and others, includes a five star jeep with a rear extension and other mods. There’s also some graphic and grim footage as the men explore a former camp. This video was shared on Facebook a few days ago on the G503 page.
At the 18 second mark is a photo of the fronts of several jeeps, underscoring that multiple jeeps had been modified. At the 2:28 mark is a front look at two jeeps. For the next twenty seconds the video shows the jeeps driving away.
Bill Norris was contacted by the St Johns (formerly the Meadowbrook) Concourse Delegance in Plymouth, MI to see if he could find them a late 50s early 60s Willys wagon (preferably a Maverick) and an early 60s Wagoneer for a special SUV display they are putting on this year. I have nothing to do with the show, but some how they got my name. Anyway, the vehicles must be really well preserved originals or very accurate restorations. No customs wheels, paint etc. They want them to look as much like factory as possible.
This is a very prestigious show. Its not your local cruise in type thing. Many high end, high dollar cars from collectors all over the world participate in this event.
Anyone interested can contact Bill at billnorris5189@gmail.com? You must be willing to transport the vehicle to and from the show. It takes place the last weekend of July 29, 30 and 31. They need an answer by 5/13 so they can be included in the show’s program.
