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These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 .
Derek’s updated the Pepsi DJ-3A Surrey Page with some neat information. It includes a photo of surreys on a transport trailer. http://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyPepsi.html
Here’s an example of one Pepsi Surrey:
The business in the background appears to read Corvallis Implement Company.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was price at $700.
Colin has this body for sale. He will sell the mini Jeep body for what he paid for it, which is about 2/3 of what they sell for now. He also have the single seat it came with.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This custom fiberglass flattie has been stretched in the front, among other mods. The grill style looks pretty different, but no good pics of it.
“Jeep mud sand. Lots of extra parts axels transmission clutch”
Cambodia Jeep, which provides jeep (m151) tours through Cambodia will be running another two week adventure they call the Lotos Rallye 2014. It takes place January 18 – January 31. It’s approx $6000 or 4,400 Euros. You can see a few photos and a video from their 2013 Lotos Rallye here. I just need to sell a few many more books and I can go . . .
More information at these sites:
www.cambodiajeep.com
www.lotos-rallye.com
Charles found some more great jeep photos:
Here’s a photo of a Setaro Motors sign from New Haven, CT, at the HAMB archives:
Here’s a slat grille at some kind of war-support related gathering:
Here are three guys working on a motor:
Three girls pushing/helping/driving a jeep:
Panel wagon at work from the HAMB archives:
Cute Kid driving a pedal jeep:
Buz forwarded these photos showing a WWII jeep at play. He was wondering what the silver vehicle was (see third photo). Is that some kind of jeep from India or Pakistan? My brief searches yielded no clues.
Here are a couple links Matt forwarded related to the pics:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/469544-jeeps-pakistan-continuing-thread.html
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/1094217-ford-gpw-1942-a.html
Steve at G503.com got his hands on a copy of a very rare book produced by Willys Overland called “The Mighty Jeep”. He’s been kind enough to make and bind copies that he’s selling for $45 (plus shipping). He has a limited supply of the reproduced books. You can learn more there.
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=226590
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Neat slide Marc found.
UPDATE: These models were on eBay in 2013. Check out http://www.spotlighthobbies.com to see if the have any more.
“AAM All American Models Resin 1950’s Willys Jeep Wagon — All American Models is no longer in business, but they produced some very nice resin kits, and they have become very difficult to find today. In fact, they are quickly becoming collector items, with modelers scooping them up every chance they get. This 1/25 scale All American Models resin ’50’s Jeep wagon includes the body, hood, floor pan, seats, dash, interior side panels, windshield frame, vent window frames, firewall, unplated rear bumper and front bumper with winch, unplated grille, headlights, parking lights and taillights. Nice clean casting with no pinholes.
Courtesy of Spotlight Hobbies
Paul found this toy for sale. This appears to be missing the steering wheel and the windshield.
“Jeep pedal Car – A childs 1950’s example in original orange livery with repainted wheels – missing parts but with spare wheel and jerry can holder to rear.”
http://www.coys.co.uk/auction.php?itemID=3675&auctionID=36
Roger Martin forwarded these photos of his father (James “PeeWee” Martin) and others. He wrote, “I thought you and others would enjoy seeing pictures of the WWII Veterens, who gathered at Taccoa, GA this past weekend for the 71st anniversary of their training at Currahee Mountain. These were the first and “original” G Company 506 101st Airborne Division Paratroopers who parachuted behind enemy lines at Normandy the night before D-Day. Currahee Military Weekend has become an annual, three-day event in Stephens County. There are book signings, interviews, military reenactors, a parade, and tours of the Historical Society Museum and Military Museum. The pictures I have sent include Paul Grice’s (Waynesville, OH), 1942 GPW Ford Jeep which he loaned me, and I hauled 500 miles to the event.”
Col. Tom Kennedy (age 92), Ira Morehart (age 90), and James “PeeWee” Martin (age 92) are pictured:
My dad, “PeeWee” Martin is in front of the Currahee Monument:
Reenactors with “PeeWee” Martin:
Me and my dad, “PeeWee” Martin:
Camp Taccoa at Currahee Mountain at the entrance to the original camp at the foot of Currahee Mountain where the paratroopers trained daily by running the 3 miles to the top. The mountain is 800 feet above the valley below. “PeeWee” Martin was there from the first of August until the first of December, 1942 as part of his paratrooper training.:
In Long Island City there’s a warehouse that’s become a canvas for graffiti artists (by permit only). Apparently, the warehouse is going to be taken down, so Yahoo featured some of its art. One of the scenes depicts what appears to be a FJ-6 Ice Cream jeep.
You can see the yahoo article here: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/graffiti-mecca-in-long-island-city-queens-ny-is-threatened-1381434599-slideshow/
Here’s a link to a Flickr photostream with other photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nelsonminar/6289798567/in/photostream/
Here’s a postcard that includes a wagon in front of the Recreation Building in Wausaukee, WI.
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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $750.
This is a restored model jeep of some type. I just looked to see if I have plans for this one, but I didn’t find any.
“Hello, I am selling a very unique pedal jeep. It was built in the late 50’s by a craftsman/machinist, partly from scratch and partly using other pedal car parts, which makes it almost like folk art. Has steel and wood body parts, All wood parts are new (but follow original pattern) and has new wheels w/ball bearings. It has a suspension which is unusual for a pedal car, chain drive, and steering via steering gear box which is also rare and unusual. I have not found one like it ANYWHERE, it has been restored in an army jeep theme. Come check it out in person! Would be a really great addition for a collector looking for rare pedal cars, this is more rare than a Garton.”
I got a chance to scan “The Universal Jeep”, a thirty-two page booklet published by Willys Overland. It was published by Willys-Overland to educate consumers (and dealers?) about the differences between the ‘war’ jeep and the CJ-2A. One of the sections provides some interesting details about the testing done with the CJ-2s. I’ve included that section below.
Here’s an interesting photo showing an early water fording test from the Baltimore Sun archives.
“JEEP GETS WATER TEST: LT JOHN CULLAR, OF OAKLAND, CALIF, TESTS A JEEP FOR ITS AMPHIBIOUS POSSIBILITIES EXPOSED PARTS SUCH AS THE MANIFOLD, THE CARBURATOR, INTAKE AND OIL BREATHER PIPE ARE SEALED AND EXTENDED UPWARD; THUS PREVENTING THE DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY OF SALT WATER SEEPING. LT CULLAR IS A MEMBER OF THE VETERAN AMERICAL DIVISION.”
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I *think* the jeep in this photo from the Baltimore Sun archives is tied/attached to a raft and is churning its way across the water while towing another raft. Or am I incorrect?
“Los Angeles, Calif. The amphibian jeep is here shown pulling an anti aircraft gun.”
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I believe this photo shows a Bantam BRC-40 being lowered from or loaded onto a ship.
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Here’s another Jeep Parts Sign for sale. The pic is from a different, but similar sign. Check eBay for the actual sign.
“This is an original panel from a lighted Jeep® sign assembly. I only have the one side panel of the assembly. Measurements on this panel are: 24″ wide X 18″ high. It is used and shows signs of handling and storage from over the years.
Looking at the sign from the front side, there is a crack measuring approximately 4″ in length, emanating from the screw hole (shown in picture #3). There appears to be some glue residue or possibly material from the weatherstripping when the sign was in an assembled unit along the edges. There are some scuff marks, and the paint shows small places where it has chipped, but overall (aside from the crack), the sign is in pretty decent shape for it’s age. Pretty cool !!!!
This sign comes from the Willy’s Jeep® era (1960s’). It was in some leftover material from when the Jeep® dealer in Winter Park, FL. shut their doors in the late 1980s. Own a piece of Jeep® history today.”
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A UK TV production company is producing a TV show for Discovery and would like to use the image below. It was one of five reprinted photos purchased together off of eBay in April of 2013. I suspect these photos are now in the public domain, however if you happen to own this photo can you contact me (d@ewillys.com)? I’ll get you in touch with the TV production company.
Two 99th Infantry Division GI’s work to change a tire and repair their Jeep in the snow near Eloenborn, Belgium on January 27, 1945.
Charles tracked down these for our viewing enjoyment.
UPDATE 2: This is a hard book to find.
UPDATE: I just finished reading this book. I was hooked from page 1. It’s an amazing tale about a man who starts the war in Norway as a Commando whose team is trying to disrupt Nazi attempts to create an Atomic bomb. Soon, he is fighting in North Africa, where he becomes a POW. Eventually he escapes and becomes a medic at the Russian front for the Russians as they advance westward. Some of the details are surprising and unexpected. While with the Russians he finds a jeep. Commandeering it, he begins a risky trek westward with a questionable priest.
Copies of the book can be found:
– By Jeep to Freedom on Amazon
– http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?keyword=woolf+blint&mtype=B&hs.x=0&hs.y=0&hs=Submit
– http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=woolf+blint&sts=t
As part of the original post, I found this blog entry related to Woolfs jeep journey.
