Bill shared this video. Some good reminders that the flathead needs love and care.
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April 14, 1954 Issue of Kaiser Willys New on eBay
This is priced at a ridiculous $275, so all I have are the pics from ebay.
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“RARE FIND, an original Kaiser-Willys News……Vol. 1, No. 3, published by the Kaiser-Willys Sales Division, Toledo, OH. Dated April 15, 1954 and featuring Kaiser-Willys automobiles of the era including Kaiser Darrin Sports Car, Kaiser Manhattan, Willys Aero, etc.”
A Video of Nate’s Tracked CJ-5
Nate shared a CJ-5 he put together for his tracks (he said it was a pain to remove them from his other jeep, so he has a jeep that will remain tracked. It sure looks like it works well!
Rowdy’s Tracked Flattie in the Snow
Mike shared this video show RowdyWelder’s track-equipped flat fender tackling the snow.
Gevarm Frence Jeep Model on eBay
Roger Martin shared this French jeep with a Gevarm mark on its underside. I haven’t seen another one of these. Given the box shows the jeep 1) in olive drab, 2) with a trailer, and 3) with armaments, I am wondering if this jeep should have those extras and be painted olive drab?
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“A STUNNING FJ FRANCE JOUETS MADE IN FRANCE DIECAST METAL WILLYS JEEP IN FIRE DEPT. LIVERY – “POMPIERS”.
VERY RARE IN MINT CONDITION IN GOOD ORIGINAL BOX – JUST BEAUTIFUL –
FROM THE 1960’S – EXTREMELY RARE – TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS!”
Mail Carrier Put 138,000 Miles on Wagon
UPDATE: First posted October 15, 2017.
The February 1955 issue of Kaiser Willys News showcased a mail carrier who put 138,000 miles on a wagon in the Idaho/Yellowstone area.
Repairs To the Front Frame Rails
Roger shared this Youtube video by RowdyWelder who shares how he rebuilt the badly damaged front frames rails on this old jeep.
Willys Jeep Dealership Sign Salem, OH $5900
Tom shared this sign for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1776312639422359
“49 1/2″x 13 1/2″x 8″ 1 original Willys dealership flickering flashing sign”
Merry Christmas
Mike shared this photo of a jeep turned present with Santa. It’s not one I can remember seeing. I hope you all have. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
1949 Modified CJ-3A Lincolnton, NC $9450
UPDATE II: **Status Unknown** Was priced at $9450.
“1949 Cj3a fire truck one of a kind built by factory for fire protection then used by ambulance service runs and drives some work done”
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