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Spring 2023 Dispatcher Magazine Issue

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The newest issue of Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. The central article cover the history of the Viasa-Willys. This issue is the 10th anniversary of the launch of the magazine. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I highly recommend it!

https://www.dispatchermagazine.com/

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Phat Farm Ford GP Shirt (XL) on **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Barney picked up this one.

If you love Ford GPs, you might just love this shirt.

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Baier Jeep Lighter Clarksville, TN $80

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Thanks to Tom for sharing this one. This Baier lighter appears to lack the ashtray trailer. The tires are odd as well. (See a more original setup here)

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3416927958563592

“occupied Germany right after WWII. Made from solid aluminum. Still in very good condition.”

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McCain Hub Winch Brochure

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I recently purchased a special equipment binder off ebay. Usually, there are a few interesting brochures inside. This time, it was full of these pink price sheets, like this:

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However, thankfully, inside the book there was a second small booklet that did have some brochures, and a few interesting ones.

As an example, I’ve never run across this unusual 4-page McCain Hub Winch brochure.

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Warn-A-Larm Brochures

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UPDATE: Here’s a second type of Warn-A-Larm brochure. It is a single page, form #AC1166-20 (maybe 11/1966?). 

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Originally published Feb 20, 2023: 

This is a product I didn’t know existed at one time. According to this four-page brochure, the Warn-A-Larm is a backup alarm device to warn folks when a vehicle is backing. It appears the brochure is from June 1969.

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Tilt-O-Meter Brochure

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I’ve seen these Tilt-o-meters in various jeeps, but I didn’t know they produced a brochure:

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Mico No-Stuk Brochure

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This is a device I’ve never seen. When a vehicle is stuck it brakes the spinning wheel, forcing the non-spinning wheel to spin (and hopefully) un-sticks the vehicle.

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Willys Rally June 2&3, 2023

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This year’s Willys Rally happens June 2&3, 2023 at its usual spot in Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner, Ohio. You can learn more here: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com

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1958 Article From Sunset Magazine

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UPDATE: This post was originally published 12/26/2018:

This article about exploring southern Utah in a jeep was published in the October 1958 issue of Sunset Magazine. You’ll see a nod to Kent Frost’s guide company and a photo of the front of one of his CJ-5s.

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30th Annual Spring Willys Reunion & Swap May 19-20, 2023

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UPDATE: Next Weekend is the Spring Willys Reunion.

Art let me know that the 30th annual Spring Willys Reunion will be held May 19-20. This year, it will be held at a new location:  the Hilton Garden Inn, North Canton, Ohio.

http://willysreunion.com/swr23.htm

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