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FC PTO Mechanical Drawings on eBay

October 9, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Documents, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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There are three different auctions for FC-170-related PTO mechanical drawings.

  1. 1963 FC-170 PTO Drawings $29.95:
    Excellent Condition
    Mechanical Drawing
    ‘Jeep’ FC-170
    PTO INSTALLATION
    923931
    Measures about 21 ¼ x 11 inches and folds to8 ½ x 11 inchesfc170-pto-mechancial-drawings1 fc170-pto-mechancial-drawings2
  2. 1960 FC-150 PTO Drawings $39.95:Mechanical Drawing
    WILLYS MOTORS
    FC-150 P T O INSTALL
    This original Mechanical drawing measures about 21 ½ x 11 inches
    Dated 9-16-60
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  3. 1960 FC-170 PTO Drawings $39.95:
    “Mechanical Drawing
    WILLYS MOTORS
    FC-170 P T O INSTALL
    This original Mechanical drawing measures about 21 ½ x 11 inches
    Dated 9-16-60”
    1960-fc170-pto-drawings1 1960-fc170-pto-drawings2
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Aug 1948 Jeep Stand-Off at Potsdamer Platz

October 9, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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An August 23, 1948, article in the Tampa Times shared the news of an American and Soviet jeep standoff in Potsdamer Platz as tensions ran high between the East and West. I’d say tensions were high!

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The above photo was part of this larger story:

Clipping from The Tampa Times - Newspapers.com

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1946 Article on Lincoln’s New Police Jeeps

October 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old News Articles • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This February 9, 1946, article shares the news of the Lincoln, Nebraska, police department’s new surplus jeeps. These war surplus jeeps out of nearby Fort Crook were equipped with radios obtained from the Omaha police department.

Clipping from Lincoln Journal Star - Newspapers.com

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Photo of M-606(?) with Extender and Little Girl

October 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Steve spotted this photo taken on September 10, 1968, in Encarnacion, Paraguay. Given the military tank, I was thinking this might be a M-606. However, this does have a PTO bar. Though it has “WILLYS” badges on the tailgate and hood, it appears these are actually a separate plate that’s been added. The rear seat looks like some kind of sideways seat.

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July 1945 Press Release Photo #5

October 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This photo, marked as photo #5, shows the versatility of the jeep by demonstrating how it can become a mobile spraying device.

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Jeep Ads Puzzle From Eurographics $16.90

October 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a 1000-piece puzzle made up of jeeps ads from across the last few decades. The puzzle ships from the UK.

View all the information on eBay (There are several puzzle sellers on eBay) (also on Amazon for $20)

“Jeep Advertising 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Collectible 19×27 New Sealed. Condition is New. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.”

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Circa 1960 Willys Jeep Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Brochure

October 7, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This four-page brochure “Willys Jeep Feuerwehrfahrzeuge” comes from Switzerland. It’s got some vehicles modified for fire departments. These are some cool rigs. Page 3 shows a unique crew-cab FC-170 with a back cab separated from the front.

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July 1945 Press Release Photo #4

October 7, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This photo, marked as photo #4, shows a prototype CJ-2 pulling a spring tooth cultivator.
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Sept 1957 Willys Export Oil Industry Brochure

October 6, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: One of these rare brochures is currently on eBay.

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Original post from October 2020: This unusual brochure came from Switzerland. The form number is OFS-9-57-X, with the X indicating it is an export brochure. This brochure contains a surprising amount of text. On the very last page of the brochure is a small image of another brochure, one I haven’t seen (see the very bottom image of this post).

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This is the fully opened section of the brochure.

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1949 Photo of Koreans Inspecting a Jeep on eBay

October 6, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The US and South Korea must have been expecting conflict, as this photo was taken a year after South Korea (The Republic of Korea) formed, but a year. before North Korea attacked the South.

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“1949 Press Photo M/Sgt. Wilkerson displays the Jeep engine to Korean soldiers. This is an original press photo. U.S. Military Advisory Group to Korea is training the Korean Security Forces to maintain the Republic’s Internal Order, Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty. This training is being conducted at the request of the Korean government until such time that this country can maintain its own security. The Advisory Group consists of approximately 500 officers and men commanded by Brig. Gen. William Roberts. The training chiefly consists of familiarization with modern equipment and modern techniques. M/Sgt. Floyd Wilkerson, 404th Ordnance Battalion, explains to Korean soldiers about the functioning of the Jeep Engine. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-18-1949.”

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