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We will be featuring a look at the 1950’s Mitsubishi manufactured Jeeps under Willys license. This will hold many interesting photos that most readers have never seen. Look for it to be posted in the Library within a week.
"Back the Attack Main Poster"
This poster was issued by the US Government in 1941. It continued to be produced until 1945.
The following slogan was used to inspire patriotism and collect funding for the war... (read more)
In a memo to all Willys dealers on January 21,1957 Carl Scher, the Manager of Service at
that time issued a directive stating ” On the model indicated, a FEW cases of accelerator wire
breakage have been reported due to binding at the control wire connecting points.
He went on to describe and illustrate the correction procedure also noting that the longer the vehicle... (read more)
Hello to All;
Just wanted to let everyone know that any image on this site is available to be sent as an E-card. Simply login, select the photo tab and choose an image from the Library or Members Gallery. Double click to open. You will then notice a selection on the right that says “Share Image”.
Click the plus sign to open the ecard feature. Click :send E-card . Fill... (read more)
"Tim Dolan"
Hello All;
The literature and manual images contained on this site are not just for viewing. I will act as a REFERENCE Librarian and provide... (read more)
Being the self taught handyman that I am, it never entered my mind to have anyone else do the work. In retrospect, if you have the money, I suggest farming out some operations to save time and grief. If you have an inclination to be breathing at age 80 or more, let someone else use the solvents, paints and degreasers that can ultimately ruin your health. I always did my own work but was very careful about wearing respirators and following safety guidelines as closely as possible. My career in the Union construction trades taught me about safety!
As the mechanicals are easily worked on if the body is removed, this should be the place to start. Beginning with a disconnected... (read more)
In today’s hi-tech world, it is a fact of life that so called “improvements” steadily occur in our daily lives. One area of concern for the Vintage Jeep user is the addition of Ethanol to the gasoline supply.
While most collectors are aware that they must use a lead additive to the unleaded gasoline (without lead gas or lead additive valves and guides will wear out prematurely). How many are aware of the detrimental effects of Ethanol to our vehicles? Have you ever experienced a sudden drop in oil pressure? Read on.
Our environmentally aware society has accepted the corn additive Ethanol into their gasoline supply with hardly a whimper. While it... (read more)
Through clouds of flying sand and gravel it is roaring across the panorama of today’s war,”like a bat out of hell” – the JEEP from Willys-Overland.
With these lines the Willys Jeep burst upon the eyes of the American public. It was the beginning of WW2 and the reputation of the mighty Jeep had just begun to be established. As the war continued, many reporters not only carried stories of its exploits, it downright embellished them. This was a full page color ad carried in several magazines of the period. It was the first of a series of 60 continuing, monthly endorsements of Americas new answer to the mechanized infantry of the Germans. It was mobile, quick and with its low profile… a hard target to hit. Not only... (read more)
On June 27,1940 the Ordnance Technical Committee of the US Government released their final recommendations for a new, lightweight, all terrain military vehicle. The United States was on a path to become involved in World War 2 and in view of the German mechanized capabilities, the need was foreseen to come up with a replacement for the pack mule and horses. Historically, these animals had been used to tote supplies and provide reconnaissance over tough terrain and mountainous areas. Right after the end of WW1, many forward thinkers in the US military began to analyze the technical requirements for a mechanical replacement. By 1940, they had compiled a list of specifications for... (read more)
Henry Ford had a saying that you could have his cars in any color you chose…. as long as it was black. Willy’s echoed that sentiment with its introduction of the passenger station wagon. It was initially offered in one color combination of red and white. Eventually through the production years, the paint scheme went to a “woody” look and solid colors with accent trim. The solid steel body was offered with seating for seven on comfortable spring-cushion seats with durable simulated leather,hair felt and cotton padding.
This same steel body was proudly proclaimed as very modern... (read more)