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Todd & Chris’ Excellent Jeep Adventures

February 26, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Chris’ all stock CJ-3B

(Idaho) Todd is visiting his brother (Minnesota) Chris this week. Apparently, they got talking about eWillys, which lead Todd to drop me a note with some pics of some their jeeps, which evolved into another email with more pics. If I weren’t so busy with the book, I might have kept sending emails until they ran out of photos to send me 🙂 Together they have owned over 70 jeeps, so they have plenty of photos to share, so check them out below. (I hope I got all the captions correct!)

While picking up a jeep, we literally stumbled upon the American Pickers shop in Iowa! Yup, we were lost…

This is Todd’s Tuxedo Park IV. His son-in-law is driving, while Todd’s daughter’s enjoy the ride. He must REALLY like his son-in-law to let him behind the wheel!

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Update on Nick’s Valentine APU

February 25, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: apu. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: According to the Willys Spring Reunion Facebook page, this might make an appearance at the Willys Spring Reunion in May!

Earlier this month Nick put together a video and some more pics that showed him picking up his barn find: the 1951 CJ-3A APU jeep modified by the Valentine Welder and Manufacturing Company. It’s a neat looking rig.

Here’s what Nick wrote: Hidden in a barn since 1962. As of Feb 5th, 2016 this is the only known Jeep of its kind. Valentine Welder purchased frames from Willys Overland, and converted them into what’s called an APU (auxiliary power unit). These were fitted with PTO-driven generators that started early jet aircraft. O.E. Szekely also made APU’s, but this is the only known Valentine and also the only original Navy paint of both companies. After a bunch of research I believe this was used on the USS Wasp (CV-18). I have the original government release paper and maintenance manual. It is truly a museum piece.

Here’s the video:

And, this is a link to the G503 page where he has posted more information and photos (lots):
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1566726#p1566726

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War Jeeps TV: 1944 MB Engine

February 23, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Tom Smith shared his latest video with George Baxter of Army Jeep Parts. It’s about an original crated MB engine.

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2016 Spring Willys Reunion May 20-21

February 23, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Event, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This year’s Spring Willys Reunion & Swap Meet will be held May 20-21, 2016 at the Holiday Inn, Effingham, Il. Dave Antram will be the speaker and the Kaiser/Frasier owner’s group will be joining the event.

http://willysreunion.com/swr16.htm

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1942 Batman Comic w/ Bantam Alameda, CA $300 (Trade)

February 22, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Comics, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

David spotted this comic cover with Batman driving a Bantam. Don’t see that everyday.

“Seeking quality trade-ins of similar caliber. Valued at $300 for TRADING purposes.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/clt/5457374481.html

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Model Truck @ Hemmings

February 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

John forwarded this article about a Willys truck bank that was rebuilt into a proper jeep truck.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/02/19/bank-no-more-scratch-built-125-scale-jeep-pickup-improves-on-its-inspiration-about-1000-percent/

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1942 Photo of Soldier Sleeping in Jeep on eBay

February 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

He looks pretty comfortable.

” This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9.5 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1942.”

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Photos of Royal Flush Jeep and Jeep/Peep Card on eBay

February 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Steve spotted this unusual collection.

“Rare Jeep WW2 Archive of photo’s of Lt. Jack Curtis of Youngstown, Ohio and His Jeep “Royal Flush”. Also included is a Rare envelope from a Christmas card from the ETO and the Home front. He evidently made a model of the “Royal Flush ” Jeep at sometime and made 4 photo’s of it! Includes small article about Lt. Curtis during a exploit during the Battle of the Bulge published in the New York paper from some kind of publication. He was with water supply, Combat Engineers. Also includes 19 photo’s of Lt. Curtis ,Curtis and wife,Curtiss and “royal Flush Jeep, Buddies and “Royal Flush”Jeep w/ Curtiss and Buddies,4 pictures of his model of his Jeep ‘Royal Flush”, also includes Rare Christmas card with Rare Peep/Jeep envelope! The Jeep had the name “Royal Flush ” painted on the front reminiscent of Plane Nose Art but I guess you would call it Jeep Art! Payment expected within three days. Used-Sold as is.Happy Bidding!””

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1943 Photo of Jeep Being Loaded on Glider on eBay

February 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Anyone know what the caption on the back says?

“a original second war vintage press photograph
CLASSIC IMAGE used in the papers of the day ,
1943
showing the loading of a jeep on to a glider
reverse with date and dual details
measuring 15cm x 12cm
original period photograph printed in 1943
has a small piece of paper and glue on front”

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1945 In The Service of America – Ford Motor Company Book

February 20, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Josh shared some photos of pages from this Ford Motor Company twenty-page book titled In The Service of America. The book contains photos of jeeps, seeps, and other contributions Ford made to the war effort. We believe the book was published in 1945.

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2016 FC-Roundup March 18-20 Phoenix, AZ

February 19, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Event, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Yes, we are joining the crowds in Phoenix for the most excellent 2016 FC-Roundup this year!! As always, the event takes place March 18-20th at Ybarra “Resort and Spa” Get all the details here: http://thefcconnection.com/2016_fc_roundup_march_18-20,2016.htm

We also plan to do a few other things while in the area:

1. We will check out the Goldfield Ghost Town this year.
2. We’ll be driving down to Tucson to visit the ASARCO (what’s left of the company anyway) Mineral Discovery Center and Mine Tour. Since my latest book is about the early history of the once giant smelting and refining company, it seemed like a good idea to go on one of their tours.
3. No trip to Phoenix would be complete without sharing a beer with “Joe in Mesa”.

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1944 Photo of Jeep Stuck in the Philippines on eBay

February 19, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Looks like that was tough going.

” This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 11-06-1944. Leyte, Philippines WWII”

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1943 Photo of Jeep Train on eBay

February 19, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This press photo taken in Australia has appeared other places.

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Club Jacket Tucson 4 Wheelers on eBay

February 19, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Seth spotted this vintage club jacket once owned by Adeta Edwards.

“Women 4 wheel drive club or Arizona wind breaker jacket size medium with jeep, Arizona state association of 4 wheel drive clubs, US flag and two for four rally white tanks patches. The jacket has Adeta Edwards name on it (see photos)”

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1966 Photo of Hotchkiss on Tureia

February 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Alex shared this photo taken on the atoll of Tureia (Tuamotu archipelago) in 1966 during the French nuclear tests south of Tahiti. It’a Hotchkiss Willys M201.

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Fighting Mosquitoes during WWII

February 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This 1943 article from the Milwaukee Journal described the fight against mosquitoes. There are more non-jeep photos in the article.

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Fighting Mosquitoes in 1955

February 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This 1955 Toledo Blade article shares the news that jeeps were being sent to Mexico to fight Malaria. Looks like that’s a CJ-3B.

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1942 Photo at Geiger Field of Tear Gas Jeep on eBay

February 16, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This jeep simulates a tear gas attack.

“1942- Officers and men at Geiger Field are taught to be on the alert for a gas attack at any time. This modified Willys jeep appears at unexpected places and sends out a charge of tear gas from the ingenious device attached to the muffler.”

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1944 Photo of Chaplain & Jeep in New Britain on eBay

February 16, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Another example of the jeep used as an alter.

“1944 Press Photo US Marines in New Britain converted a jeep to a make shift alter. This is an original press photo. Dept- Marines, Credit – ACME & NEA Altar for a mass service in the fieldPhoto measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 02-5-1944.”

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Spectacular Tasks Become Routine Jobs for ‘Jeep’

February 14, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This series of photos was included in the March 1956 issue of Willys News.

Early Zamboni Ice surfacer Model D — CJ-3B. See more Zamboni jeep models here.

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More Pics from Charles

February 13, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s another round of pics:

battle of the bulge – la gleize – 1944-45

eisenbach -germany 1945

captured jeep- holland

france -1945 – 274th inf reg -70th inf div

france – no date

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Free Bearings

February 13, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Steve’s got a variety of unused bearings that came with a wagon he bought. He has no use for them. He’d rather give them away to eWillys readers than recycle them. If you are interested, contact Steve at owenwalk@comcast.net.

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CJ-3B New Repro Tub Narvon, PA $2000

February 13, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, CJ-3B, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Daryl’s got this tub for sale.

“We have a CJ3B new, reproduction body tub for sale. Regularly $2,400, currently $2,000 picked up in Narvon, PA. If shipped, $100 for crating plus motor freight to your location. This tub has the 5-hole dash. Photos attached. If interested, email Daryl@DLBensinger.com or call 610-286-9545.”