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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Bob spotted this today at an antique store. It was $199! One of these sold on eBay a few years ago.
Maury scanned and shared this CJ-5 Brochure. It is easy to forget how many accessories were offered for the CJ-5 in 1970. Of course, this doesn’t include other aftermarket parts that were available.
That’s some serious mud.
“This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 03-13-1944.”
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The whose-it-what-huh? I’ve did a few searches and added some more info following the jeep photos.
BACKSTORY: A few months ago Nick discovered someone with an APU. We assumed it was a O.E. Szekely modified APU, as that’s the only type anyone had unearthed. That’s why Nick was shocked when he took the time to visit the man with the APU. There, he discovered it was made by the Valentine Welder and Manufacturing Company. Once he saw it, he knew he had to have it. He made an offer and bought it. Nick shared more over at G503:
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=268433 or
see more pics here: https://imgur.com/a/LCz7B
John forwarded this interesting Russian video. My Russian isn’t too good these days, but I still enjoyed the video. Some interesting Ford variants were built for the military.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an interesting photo.
“1943 Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera Press Photo. You are bidding on an original press photo of Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera. Photo shows Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera performance of La Boheme. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 12/10/1943.”
Jon forwarded this article about Glenn and the CJ-2A he owned (sold it recently). Read the whole article by Robert Rooney:
http://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-province/20160120/282162175223497/TextView
Glenn forwarded this request that comes via Hemmings for offroad vehicles for an exhibit celebrating the forerunners of modern SUVs.
“The museum is seeking early Jeeps, including Bantam BRC prototypes or replicas, Willys MBs, and CJ models; 1948-’50 Willys Jeepsters or 1966-’73 Kaiser-Jeep Jeepster Commandos; early Land Rovers, including Series I, II and III models; 1985-’94 Suzuki Samurais; 1999-2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS; 1983-’90 Ford Bronco IIs; 1977-present Lada Niva; 1971-present Pinzgauer models; 1960-’84 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser models; early Subaru wagons; ARO (Auto Romania) IMS, 24 Series or 10 Series models; and 1989-2003 LaForza models.”
Ann & I at the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, back in 2013 next to the Kissmobile.
This was taken at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and published in the Milwaukee Journal on March 12, 1942
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This photo and caption was published in the Toledo Blade, August 13, 1943.
These images of an International Refugee jeep in West Germany were part of Barbara Reinfeld’s journal. Journals were provided to refugees to document their experiences. You can learn more about the young woman’s diary here:
http://recordingvoices.blogspot.com/2012/08/barbara-reinfelds-refugee-camp-diary.html
This picture was scanned a few months ago by the University of Texas at San Antonio. It shows a series of Dj-3As ready to deliver Sommers Drugs goods in the San Antonio area.
https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/texas-businesses-recently-scanned-images/
Maury spotted these engine brochures. I can’t tell if they are one page or multi-page.
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I guess that’s one way to load a jeep.
“1947 Press Photo Cuba Jeeps Loaded on Pan American Airways Plane, Miami Airport. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 08-08-1947.”
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There’s no description and only one pic, but there appears to be a mechanical mule brochure on eBay.
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More pics courtesy of Charles.
No jeeps, but cool postcard.
d-day + 2 -8 june 44 -gen montgommery
Wintertime in Heelen, Holland
Omaha Beach
Looks like the ones in front are GPWs.
“1942- U.S. Coast Guardsmen, equipped with armed jeeps to protect war supplies from enemy sabotage, are shown getting their orders at a East Coast port before they start their patrol. Coast Guard jeeps are marked on their hoods with “USCG” above the registration number. The registration numbers start with “SC”. The first jeep is marked “SC 156”, the middle jeep is marked as “SC 164” and the jeep on the right is marked as “SC 133″”
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This photo must have been published in 1982, hence the late date?
“1982 Press Photo The Postwar Jeep Unveiled by Willys Overland Motors. This is an original press photo. The postwar Jeep, especially adaptable for peacetime pursuits, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. The Jeep, just unveiled to the public by Willy’s Overland”
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Here’s a neat little video with a field-made bazooka.
According to the March 1956 Willys News, some Willys owners were so busy with their snow plows they paid for them very quickly.
Seller will take offers.
“AUTHENTIC TYPE 1 PRESS PHOTO. WWII GLOSSY PICTURE. 7″ x 9″ A JEEP IS HEARSE FOR DEAD AMERICAN SOLDIERS ON ENIWETOK ISLAND! HIS ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN 1945.ONLY A HAND FULL WERE PRINTED FROM A TYPE 1 NEGATIVE FOR THE NEWSPAPERS.THUS THIS PHOTO HAS BEEN STORED IN A FILE CABINET FOR 75+ YEARS. THE BACK HAS AUTHENTIC STAMPED YEAR AND PHOTO COMPANY.ALSO HAS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THIS GEM.”
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Another of the early staged photos introducing the 2A.
“1945 Press Photo Post-World War II Jeep by Willys-Overland Motors – This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1945.”
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