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tkiller13
02-17-2007, 12:17 PM
My dad gave these to me.....

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid224/p573cc2a0c14f9e5c84923a775413ed3a/eaa364e3.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid224/pe579513ff414ab3da7c938c3a19f6fe8/eaa364a6.jpg

These were wrapped up and still had a thin film of oil on them... First person to notice whats different about them wins a cookie.:D
KaiserMan
02-17-2007, 12:20 PM
They are new blanks. That early FSJ tag is nice. Don't know what model the other one goes to. My guess is a Wagon or Pickup.
bigun
02-17-2007, 12:28 PM
Sweet
tkiller13
02-17-2007, 12:35 PM
What kind of cookies do you like kaiserman..lol:thumbsup: The top one looks way better than in the pic. Its also the the worst one of the others I have. I have some other stuff I will take pics of later.
KaiserMan
02-17-2007, 12:41 PM
Peanut butter cookies!

You have any of the "Kaiser" marked FSJ tags?
turtlejoe
02-17-2007, 01:03 PM
When did your dad work there? My dad was there for 44 years (with a couple years off for WWII) and retired in 86. :thumbsup:
tkiller13
02-17-2007, 01:11 PM
grandpa retired in 87
my dad retired this year
my uncle retired last year.
In case he reads this....thanks
turtlejoe
02-17-2007, 01:21 PM
Pretty cool - a whole family of Jeep history! My cousin is still out there (I think at the North Assembly Plant) but is probably nearing retirement. My mom is still in Toledo - next time I'm there and have some time we'll have to meet and share some stories.

Sadly, my dad passed away 4 years ago and is sorely missed. There's probably a fair chance he knew either your dad or your grandpa.
drlocke
02-17-2007, 01:36 PM
Very interesting! The top one is the same as the one in my Wag, except mine sez Kaiser rather than Willys. I do have a Willys decal on the firewall on the passenger's side--above the heater blower IIRC.

The lower one in your pic is the same format as the tag in my FC, located on the floor over the right front wheelwell.
Kenall
02-17-2007, 05:19 PM
grandpa retired in 87
my dad retired this year
my uncle retired last year.
In case he reads this....thanks

can they give any memories of the assembly line. Like how Super
wags were built...
drlocke
02-17-2007, 05:28 PM
can they give any memories of the assembly line. Like how Super
wags were built...

One can guess different trim package and some mild jiggling under the hood. :p :D
shackwrrr
02-17-2007, 09:39 PM
I know whats different the top one says willys but has a kaiser emblem
J4GRAND
02-19-2007, 09:49 AM
I think some of the early FSJs used the VIN plate that had the Willys script and Kaiser Jeep emblem like the one on top.
TexTJ209
02-19-2007, 09:58 AM
Sweet!




Maybe its my sick mind...but I always found those Kaiser/Willys tags like the top one kinda funny looking.
Kaiser
02-19-2007, 09:59 AM
Kewl. I miss my grandad/mum. He worked for the local Deere/Kaiser Jeep dealership (where he special ordered the J truck Im currently restoring). The Deere shop is still selling Deere tractors, and theyve got a Gladiator dually in the back yard for work.
I wouldnt buy a new Jeep, because I cant kill the old!
TexTJ209
02-19-2007, 10:00 AM
Kewl. I miss my grandad/mum. He worked for the local Deere/Kaiser Jeep dealership (where he special ordered the J truck Im currently restoring). The Deere shop is still selling Deere tractors, and theyve got a Gladiator dually in the back yard for work.
I wouldnt buy a new Jeep, because I cant kill the old!


Pics are needed of this Gladiator Dually. :thumbsup: