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Wichita Jeeps Motorcycle Plate

December 1, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The Jeeps cycle club was first organized before the creation of the jeep in 1936 according to the info on the eBay ad. Certainly an unusual piece.

“”WICHITA JEEPS” License Plate Topper made between “1943” and ” 1963″, the address on back has no Zip Code so it is PRE. 1963 but
it has a postal ZONE Code “4”. Zone codes were first placed in use in “1943”. The zone codes were in use from 43 to 63, (or so) 20 Years. The plate is at least 50 years old and possibly as much as 70 years old.
SIZE:
8 ” Wide
4 ” Tall
5 ” Center, Tabs on bottom for mounting to a Licenses plate Top
This appears to be a Motor Cycle size License plate item.
There is a crude somewhat worn cast Motorcycle image on the top.
The plate is CAST Aluminum
MADE BY MILWAUKEE BRONZE CASTING CO. 145 S. First ST. Milwaukee 4 , WIS.
The decal on the back is intact a yellow background with black letters.”

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Russia’s New Humvee-like Concept Vehicle

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

John spotted this odd bit of news.

http://inventorspot.com/articles/bizarre-concept-jeep-zil-just-might-be-russias-new-humvee

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1943 Photo from Sicily w/ Refugees on eBay

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A real good photo considering they were moving when it was taken.

“1943- Sicilian refugees stand by as U.S. 7th Army vehicles pass during record advance from Caltanissetta to Palermo.”

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1953 CJ-3B Willys Export Brochure on eBay

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Derek features this brochure on the CJ-3B page.

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Army Safe Driving Award on eBay

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

How about this odd jeep-related item. Priced at $30.

“Unusual vintage trophy of a U.S. Army Jeep mounted to a wooden base awarded for safe driving. The metal plaque on front of the base is engraved “50,000 Accident Free Miles – PHILEMON A. REDMON – Salt Lake City Recruiting Battalion – Feb 84 – Jun 87″. The model jeep is cast in a bronze finished metal with excellent detail. The trophy stands almost 5″ tall on a 4″ square base, and weighs 1.75 lbs. The underside of the base has the original sticker from the maker, the PAC Agency from San Francisco. Whether you collect Militaria , vintage trophies or jeeps, add this one to your display. ”

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CJ-3A Fire Jeep Auctioned for $68,750

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Joe alerted me to the sale of this Fire Jeep through Sotheby’s. Joe thought it was used as en emergency vehicle at the Mrs. Paul Mellon estate (4,000 acres) in Upperville, VA west of Washington, DC.

“A 1950 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A FIRE TRUCK with Howe Fire Apparatus, VIN 44609-3J43290, serial number CJ-3A, currently with 1,440 miles listed on the odometer. Together with a pumper, an equipment trailer, a compressor and assorted fire fighting furnishings.
height 7 ft. 5 in.; width 5 ft. 5 in.; length 12 ft. 3 in.; height of trailer 6 ft.; width 5 ft. 4 in.; length 7 ft. 10 in.226.1 cm; 165.1 cm; 373.4 cm; 182.9 cm; 162.6 cm; 238.8 cm”

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1947 Photo of Gerald Weber and Mini Jeep on eBay

November 30, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Gerald Weber’s mini jeep looks a lot like Jimmy Crabtree’s jeep (see bottom photo).

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Jumping Jeeps in Palestine

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A photo in the 1947 issue of Chicago Tribune shows the Brits must have gotten bored, so they started jumping jeeps with motorcycles.

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1947/09/16/page/33/article/1-walk-spoils-peoria-girls-perfect-game

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1949 Willys-Overland Dealership Poster on eBay

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s a unique bit of Willys-Overland literature. It’s actually a poster.

“Very neat and unusual 1949 poster and postcard from Willys-Overland Motors. The poster is trying to get dealerships to come on board with their lineup of vehicles. The postcard is for sending in to get setup as a dealer. This rare poster measures 22″WX17″T. There is one small tear measuring about 1/2″ on one of the creases of the poster. This would be an excellent addition to any collection.”

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Lexington Hotel Menu on eBay

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: Menu. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This is the third different hotel restaurant to use this menu front cover. In his case, the Lexington used the cover for a Thanksgiving menu.

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1942 Santa’s Jeep Tru Val Shirt Ad

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: Holiday. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This was on eBay in 2014. This post has been updated with a better quality image.

“Binder holes incursion at the margin. 10×13 page”

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Jeepster Commando Ashtray on eBay

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: promotional-items. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Listed as a 1950s items, I suspect this was produced in the 1960s in conjunction with the Jeepster Commando.

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Early Jeepers Jamoboree Video

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This popped up on Facebook last night. It is a fun old jeeping video to watch of the 16th Annual Rubicon Trail Jeepers Jamboree.

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FC-Photos from the Chicago Tribune Archives

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I found two Forward Control photos in the Chicago Tribune archives.

1) This is from December 5, 1956:

2) This is from January 5, 1958:

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Wood Jeep w/ Trailer on eBay

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This model jeep made from wood has some good touches.

Custom-made Wooden Willys WWII Military Jeep and Trailer
~All Hardwoods~
This beautiful Custom-made Willys World War II Military Jeep is a masterful creation by a master wood craftsman and military Veteran.
All of the parts of this Jeep and Trailer were custom made, in all hardwoods, from a paper pattern by Toys and Joys. Then it was assembled. This labor of love adds up to about 60 hours of time.
Now you see the wonderful finished product, and you can own it!
Measurements: Jeep – 12-1/2″ long x 6″ high (top of windshield) x 5-1/4″ wide, Trailer – 10-1/2″ long (with the tongue) x 3-3/4″
Condition: New, Custom-made, One of a kind
A fantastic item to add to your collection, or it would make a great gift!!

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Photo of MB/GPW Parked on Railroad on eBay

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Marc forwarded this photo. No information about it.

“Orig. Vintage Photograph, old car Jeep on a rail line 1950’s”

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Photo of MP in Germany on eBay

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Marc spotted this photo.

“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY OR PRINT
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos I have listed.
SUBJECT: Original snapshot photo of an MP with his jeep in Berlin, Germany. Bumper indicates this was 98th Division.
DATE: circa 1945 – Photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 3″ x 4.5″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: blank
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs, develops, and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other museums. Our most notable traveling exhibits include Brushes With War, a collection of 325 oriiginal paintings and drawings by the troops of WWI and Iron Fist, a complete HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”

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1969 Photo of Haifa Israel Factory on eBay

November 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Provides a good look at the dash assembly.

“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.”

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I hope everyone gets to enjoy themselves on this day of rest (and shopping … lol). Ann’s making tonight’s dinner, so I have the night off of cooking.

Below is a 1948 Popeye cartoon that features two jeeps.

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Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Races – 1977 Souvenir Program

November 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Racing • TAGS: jeep-jockey. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an official Jeep Jockeys souvenir program I found on ebay a couple years ago. I finally scanned it yesterday. Many of the photos didn’t print well, but it’s still an interesting booklet, especially for those like me that recognize some of the racers names. I was disappointed by all the ads, but I included them in the scans.

A little background information: the Yakima Jeep Jockeys of Yakima, Washington, formed a club in 1963. In 1965 they incorporated and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Beginning in 1971, the club held a series of Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Championship Races. They held them at leaf through 1977, but I do not know how much longer they were held after that year.

Exploration Northwest featured the 1977 race in one of their 1977 episodes. I was given permission to share two video clips from their episodes here.

You might remember Ron Day’s photos from a 1977 Yakima Race. It seems to be the same race that was featured in the souvenir program below.

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1953 Yakima Ridge Runners Race

November 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos • TAGS: Yakima Ridge Runners. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This early Yakima Ridge Runners “Jeep Rodeo” race was captured on film. It’s short, but still fun to watch. It’s called “Jeep Jockeys Jar and Jounce“.

This is a still from the video. You can click on the picture to reach the video.

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Photo of Upside-down Trailer on Jeep eBay

November 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Is the trailer upside down to protect the occupants or something else?

“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo WWII Army Jeep & Trailer Size is 3.25×2.5″ inches.”

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Wood ‘Jeep’ Sign Diamond Point, NY $275

November 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now on Craigslist for $275.

This unique rare sign originally from Belchertown, Massachusetts, is made of wood. It’s amazing it has survived. It is just under 1′ x 3′. Seller is taking offers.

“Great looking sign in excellent condition.; Painted on pine board. and colors are bright and excellent. Not sure if this was made to stick in bed of truck. Measures aprox. 10 x 32″. Dates to 1950’s.I believe.”

http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/atq/4777224462.html

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Robin’s Collection of Photos and Brochures

November 26, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Robin Smith has been busy building a great assortment of brochures, photos and press photos. Below is one of a Willys MA .

He has posted his photos at Flickr —
Press photos :https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157647046139314/
Non-press photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157648960517757/
Brochures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157630706512810/

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Willys Convertible Jeep Article

November 26, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I found a 1961 article in the Chicago Tribune announcing the Willys Convertible Jeep. In actuality, it’s an announcement of the Tuxedo Park series of CJ-5. Interesting that it was positioned as a convertible.

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1961/08/13/page/45/article/c-e-i-looks-to-l-n-for-merger-bid

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