Showing posts with label Jeep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeep. Show all posts
Hooniverse posts about an incredible Jeep collection, the Omix-ADA collection in Suwanee, Georgia
Monday, June 29, 2015
The Willys MA on the left has by far the most interesting story of these three though as it has the distinction of being the only one sunk in the war. Yes, sunk. It was strapped down to a Marine landing vessel at the Battle of Saipan when it was hit by enemy fire and sunk in a shallow harbor. Sometime after the battle, Navy divers swam by, went “oh look, a Jeep!”, and brought it up. The Willys was repaired, brought back into service, and served throughout the rest of WWII in the Pacific. At the end of the war, some newly retired soldiers decided to drive it home because they figured it wasn’t needed anymore. 1,553 were built and only 25 are known to exist – 8 of which are known to be restored in the US.
Omix-ADA is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler companies that specialize in all things Jeep.
lots more after the jump http://snip.ly/NMpq#http://hooniverse.com/2015/06/25/a-tour-of-omix-adas-historic-jeep-collection/
Bay King Chrysler in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, completed its new showroom, and the franchise really wanted to show its dedication to the Jeep brand.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
As you can imagine, getting the Jeep safely down there was no easy feat. First, we had to drain all of the vehicles fluids- this vehicle could not be emptier if we tipped it upside down. We then used a local towing company to bring the vehicle into the dealership, and slowly….very slowly, lower it onto a bed of rocks and rubble within our foundation. We then placed triple-paned glass over top (similar to that used for the glass floor in the CN tower), so that this beautiful piece of machinery can be admired from directly above.
http://www.9mpg.com/blogs/p/174206/1943-willys-jeep-on-display-at-hamilton-dealership
the inspiration for the Jeep installation came from a home that had a glass floor looking down into its wine cellar.
The company already had the 1943 Willys MB to display, but it had originally planned to build a jungle gym around it for customers' kids.
Now, the classic is literally in the floor as customers enter.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1943-willys-mb-in-dealer-floor/#image-5
this would make a great SEMA or other car show/convention exhibit
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
there haven't been any original remaining Jeep in a crate since 1945...
But wouldn't it be cool?!
Images from https://www.warhistoryonline.com/military-vehicle-news/army-jeep-in-a-crate-for-50-fact-or-fiction.html#.VWR3JXUCUWo.facebook
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