Photos From Reconditioning at Esslingen, Germany on eBay

This series of 5"x7" photos were taken at the Esslingen Germany shop where jeeps were reconditioned. It's not clear if these are reprints, but still a rare bit of history.

1. This image shows recondition jeeps parked and ready:

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2 . This image shows more recondition jeeps parked and ready:

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3. This jeep is hanging from a hoist as part of its rebuild:

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4. This action shot shows a man welding the back of a jeep as part of a rebuild:

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5. An engine/transmission/and transfercase are being removed from a jeep as part of a rebuild:

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6. In this photo it appears a worker is readying the power train of an upside-down jeep for removal:

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7. This photo shows an upside-down jeep partially disassembled:

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8. this photo shows another look at rebuilt and parked jeeps:

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4 Comments

  1. SteveK
    It is amazing to me just how many Jeeps were made and involved all over the world because of war.
  2. SE Pennsylvania Steve
    In the background of the welding photo I think that's a parts board that I'm guessing is a reference for all the boxed parts in that long bin below it. Unless I'm wrong.
  3. John North Willys
    look at the water puddles on top of the jeeps - i know canvas is waterproof until it touches something , then it leaks -- the welding parts board looks like special jeep tools ? miller ?
  4. David Eilers
    Steve: I wish there was a better pic of that parts board. Looks interesting.

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