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I just ran across this article about the 1964 Jeep Derby on my computer. It’s pretty interesting. I have several other Jeep Derby articles in magazines that I still need to scan.
UPDATE: Was on eBay
This is cool. Was the branding added or did U-Haul really make these?
“VINTAGE U-HAUL PEDAL JEEP AND TRAILER.
PLEASE READ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE ALL THE PICS AS THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
EMAIL WITH ZIP CODE FOR SHIPPING COST. IT WOULD HAVE TO BE SHIPPED IN TWO SEPERATE BOXES.
WE BELIEVE THE JEEP IS HAMILTON BY DESIGN FROM THE 1960’s BUT ARE NOT POSITIVE.
WE DO NOT KNOW IF THE JEEP IS ORIGINAL TO THE TRAILER. (SOMETHING HAD TO PULL IT?) THE COLOR IS CORRECT BUT WE DO NOT KNOW IF IT HAS BEEN REPAINTED.
THEY ARE BOTH METAL WITH HARD RUBBER TIRES.
THE JEEP IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A FEW MINOR SCRATCHES/PAINT LOSS.
THE TRAILER IS IN GOOD CONDITION. DOES HAVE SOME PAINT LOSS AND SOME SURFACE RUST – SEE PICS.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE JEEP ARE ABOUT 42 LONG X 16 WIDE X 18 INCHES TALL TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
THE TWO FRONT TIRES ON THE JEEP ARE MARKED 8 X 1.75.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE TRAILER ARE 36 INCHES LONG X 17 INCHES WIDE X 13 1/2 INCHES TALL. THE TIRES ARE MARKED 6 X 1.50.
THE BACK GATE SLIDES UP AND OUT. THERE IS SOME TOUCH UP PAINT ON THE BACK GATE AND WHERE IT SLIDES IN.”
I don’t see the trailers too often.
“Up for auction is this Vintage Tonka Air Lines Jeep Trailers & Cargo. These are all in nice played with condition. They have a few scuffs and scratches but is over all in nice condition. These are all original except for the barrels have been added. This is a neat old toy a great addition to any collection! Please look at pictures closely! Check out my other auctions I do combine shipping!”
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Craig found these two pics from a 1964 issue of Jeep News.
Guy provided additional information:
“The top picture with the caption underneath “MOUNTAINS IN COLORADO….” would have been taken on the east side of the Garden Of The Gods in Colorado Springs. The shot is looking west. Appears it could have been made from the present site of the Garden Of The Gods Visitor and Nature Center. See this Google Map link: http://goo.gl/maps/alpDj
The area to the west and north of the Garden Of The Gods is where the devastating Waldo Canyon wildfire swept into Colorado Springs last summer.
The Garden Of The Gods is a spectacular sight. Hiking is allowed, but no jeeping.
Garden Of The Gods images search link”
After seeing the photo from Bob, Buz forwarded this photo.
Buz writes, “Here is a photo from White Owl Parts Co. which started out as a Willys Dealership after the war. It’s still there and if you look carefully over their shelves of parts you can still find NOS Willys parts. It’s located in Kinston, NC. They are the nicest people in the world, might be worth a visit if you ever get to this part of the country. The original photo is still on the wall in their office.”
This is ready to assemble according to the seller.
“THIS IS VINTAGE ESTATE FIND
UNUSED WOODEN MODEL KIT
FOR A US ARMY AMPHIBIAN JEEP
MADE BY REDYCUT”
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This is different.
“One of published in USSR “Modelist-Konstruktor” Magazine with schemes for modeling, interesting projects, posters and other
Paperback, Published 1993
32 pages 29×22 cm”
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This FC Trav-L-Aire Brochure includes free shipping.
“Original 1960’s WILLYS JEEP CAMPER BROCHURE “THE TRAV-L-AIRE” The Cabin That Goes Anywhere”
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Lots of of parts between all three of these.
“I have 3 jeeps for sale, all are pretty complete, the green one rolls over and will run, the other ones are locked up, green one is restorable, other 2 are a little rough and are probably best for parts, all have the flat 4 motor. just have too many projects and not enough time, asking $2250 for all, dont realy want to mess with parting out, may separate the jeeps and sell individually, Have titles for the 47 and 48, not sure of year on multicolor one, also may consider a trade.”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/3567080542.html
This is supposed to include a rebuilt motor. Looks pretty stock.
“40’S WILLYS NO MOTOR . HAVE NAPA REBUILT MOTOR FOR $1800 NEVER INSTALLED – NO OIL PAN
CALL OR TEXT 678 693 2311. IF NO ANSWER LEAVE MESSAGE”
http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/3590835976.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This truck looks solid. It might just need some paint to shine.
“1961 Willy’s Pickup Truck 4 Wheel Drive
Ready to go Inspected.
57,000 Original Miles
Good Condition
New Tires 6 Cylinder 3 Speed”
This includes a hunting seat in the rear.
“1946 jeep willies. 37″ military tires. 538 gears. It has a t 98 4 speed transmission that is special. Same tranny that came in all the 1 1/4 ton trucks. 7 to 1 1st gear and large input at port. Straight 4 cyl, 289 ci. I have all parts for the aquatic ignition. The entire body is rino lined. I’m askin $7500 obo”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/3590705765.html
This was an old service jeep from ‘Jim’s Auto Service’.
“Will trade or sell any of the pictured items,and sell the Miata Wheels seperately and the hard top.
Looking for old bicycles, an old Mercedes 180,190,220,230 etc,Mercedes 300 TD Turbo Diesel wagon,and old van or station wagon etc.
Also a Serro Scotty 13- 15 ft camper trailer or Airstream type.”
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/3591861330.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $325.
It needs work, but appears solid.
“I have a half cab off a CJ-2a for sale. The jeep has been sold.
Will need new glass and some body work but is it is pretty solid over all.
I have other Jeep Willys parts let me know what you need.
Located in Cranbury, NJ 08512
$325 or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
This might be a good price.
“For sale Warn overdrive with 6 spline and 29 teeth. Has all shifter levers, also has pto adapter with pto. PTO is a Rasmey PT1-W. Dirty but looks great inside, 600 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
The steps have been fixed/modified.
“1946 jeep willys.runs excellent registered untill 2014.”
It runs, but appears to need work.
“1954 Jeep CJ3B. Complete and original. Missing windshield and has added roll bar. Runs but needs TLC and work. This Jeep was used for off-road hunting and farm use. It can be used the same way with verry little work and money. This could be a fun easy project. I already have 2 other jeeps that I use that way and don’t have the time to work on another. I do not have a title but the VIN tag is still on the fire wall. I will sell with a Bill of Sale.”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3591375913.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $2200.
This truck looks like a good foundation for a project. It does not run.
“I have a 1952 willies jeep i inherited from my grandpa. It is currently just sitting because I just graduated high school and don’t have the money to fix it up.
The body is in excellent condition. The interior is okay. It however, does not run.
Getting rid of this is something I am not looking forward to because it was from my grandpa and I would love to be able to keep it. I just do not want to see it sitting wasting away. This is a great project if you’re into old school vehicles.
Hard to tell how much value is here.
“I have a 1953 willy’s jeep that i would like to part out or sell. the tub is rotted but front clip is good. The frame and drive train are complete. I’m trying to get rid of it so i can put the money into my 1951. please call or txt i wont respond to email. have more pics upon request. 315-729-4498”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/3556895851.html
UPDATE: I posted this article back in 2010. It’s been a few years, so I wondered if anyone newer to eWillys knows anything about the York-Hoovers?
A few days ago I was searching and came across a reference to the York-Hoover prototype. I’d never heard of the York-Hoover All-Terrain Prototype, but according to the YorkBlog, such a vehicle existed and could be viewed at the York County Heritage Trust’s Agricultural and Industrial Museum in Pennsylvania. So, I contacted the museum and received a response from the curator notifying me a few years ago the vehicle had been moved to the Motts Military Museum in Columbus, Ohio. I tried contacting Motts, but had no success.
Anyone familiar with this story or the vehicle?
According to yorkblog.com, “Before World War II, the York-Hoover Body Co. produced a prototype for a military vehicle that could navigate all types of terrain. The company then successfully completed orders for 69 more vehicles.
But, alas, York-Hoover turned down another order for 4,500 sturdy vehicles because it had pledged its resources elsewhere. Future work on the Jeep, with the York-made design and minor modifications, went to Willys Co. and the Ford Motor Co.”
Louie asked me if I’d be interested in some pictures from the 2010 Redbull Historic Military Club gathering, which included jeeps, seeps and floating trailers. I did not know those Bantam trailers floated so well!
Louie writes, “For a number of years a military collector ( Kevin Kronland of Spooner Wi.) held a 3 day event at his Cranberry farm. He had almost 100 vehicles of his own and our Redbull Historic Military Club would attend with about another 50 to 100 vehicles. Of course we all had a great time showing ,driving,and talking about our vehicles. He had a DUCK, a GPA, and other collectors brought there am fibs to run in his cranberry pond. (A real lake.)
Located fifty miles west of Minneapolis in Willmar, MN, the Schwanke Car, Tractor, and Truck Museum has been open since 1998. It features the collection of Virgil Schwanke, who has been collecting vehicles for fifty-five years. He has assembled over 400 units for display, including tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines, gas pumps, signs and more. He recently added a CJ-2A to the museum.
Virgil uses this CJ-2A as a springboard to talk about jeeps during World War II. You can read more in the museum’s blog post.
http://schwankemuseum.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Schwanke-Car-Tractor-and-Truck-Museum/175089919176654
I always thought these were mini-terra tires, but they were advertised as “mini-terror” off road tires. I found this ad in the February, 1974, issue of Four Wheeler.
I don’t know anything about this. What does the missing key do?
“VERY RARE VINTAGE GERMAN CLOCKWORK JEEP WITH THREE OCCUPANTS
MADE BY ARNOLD’S OF GERMANY ABOUT 1947/8
THIS MODEL AND THE FIGURES HAVE BEEN OVER PAINTED AND IS MISSING THE SPARE WHEEL ,WINDSHIELD AND RADIO ANTENNA.THE FRONT FENDER HAS BEEN BENT UPWARDS.
THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS THE FRONT WHEELS ,THE GEAR STICK SEEMS TO OPERATE BUT CANNOT TELL FOR SURE AS THERE IS NO KEY. GREAT RESTORATION PROJECT.”
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