Civil Defense Jeep

[Terry Jessee]

In the 1950s, communities could buy Civil Defense vehicles like this Jeep for minimal cost. All they had to do was keep it supplied and ready to respond if needed.

This is a Liberty diecast Pepsi Cola promotional. It's a diecast. I stripped it and repainted it, then added all the little details. It's a fun little model. I noticed when I was taking these photos that the some of the paint is starting to crack.

I guess it's seen a little action....

Terry

Edited December 17, 2013 by Terry Jessee

[Danno]

Sweet. It's always been one of my favorites of your builds, Ter.

[slusher]

Very impressive and unique. Great build and build idea..

[Chuck Most]

Love it! One of these days I want to do a First Gear '53 IH panel as a fully outfitted Civil Defense rig.

[PappyD340]

Well done Terry, looks great!!

[the goon]

Very nice.

Mark

[maxwell48098]

Love the Pepsi-Cola license plate!

A.J.

[Austin T]

I saw this the other day in an old SAE I was reading. I really like your contributions to SAE back then, some really good stuff.

[Kit Basher]

That's cool! My Dad had one for a while. Only had two front seats, so he hauled us kids around in the back like baggage. I remember going out a road that had been cleared with a loader, snow banks two feet over the Willys' roof. I loved riding in that thing. Beautiful model, and thanks for the memories!

[Greg Cullinan]

That's cool. Sign me up for civil defense!