A couple years ago I set up a twitter account, only to find out that someone named eWilly Santos. She acquired the eWillys twitter name before I did. So, I named it something slightly different.

Yesterday, I got back on to see if she still was using her account. She doesn’t, but hasn’t deleted it yet (I’ve sent her a tweet asking if I can use it). However, I also realized that folks were trying to give the site credit using @eWillys, but not knowing I didn’t have access to that account. So, I updated the name to @RealeWillys for the time being.

So, if you want to give eWillys credit on twitter, use the handle @RealeWillys

Thanks!

Ann and I had a movie marathon last night, so no updates until Sunday.

Ted’s still got these parts for sale.

1. Capstan Winch http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/5933768876.html
2. Three-Point Farming implements: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/5933724150.html
3. PTO Governors: http://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/5933724642.html
4. NACO tail lights: http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/5933725153.html

Last night went late, so no updates today. Saturday will be the last set of updates for the year!

Just a few updates today.

No prices listed. Sounds like there may be more than just these two jeeps.

“Lots of old Willys jeep parts. Frame, axles, wheels, body make offer you remove… enough to build at least one 1946 CJ2a”

http://fayar.craigslist.org/pts/5868614705.html

UPDATE: Ann was in quite a bit of pain last night. The pain was so intense that she could barely talk. After an hour or so at the VA’s ER, the doc was able to alleviate the sharp pains she felt in Ann’s head and left eye, but they could not locate the source of the problem. A CT scan revealed nothing. 

We returned home this evening. The pain is much less (she is joking around), but she still can’t sit up for long without nausea (I made her a big bed in the back of the jeep). So, we will see how things progress …

– Dave

Just a few updates today. We are at the hospital in Seattle and coverage is spotty. Ann has an issue and we are trying to figure out what is happening.

Bill forwarded this ad.

“1945 body ,fenders ,grill. ,hood, windshield frame and glass, both front seats ,glove box door and both rear storage doors, and steering wheel for sale $1500 obo.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5819741729.html

I spent yesterday sick in bed. That was good for watching some football, but no good for updates (nor did I check any email). There should be updates Tuesday morning.

We are heading to Baton Rouge on an unexpected adventure. More on our adventure tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I found this at a nearby Buc-ees.

…. I managed to schedule this morning’s update on the wrong date. And, it was just the simple update below:

We had a very slow start yesterday for reasons that shall remain in confidence due to the sensitive nature of the person who slowly got ready, delaying our departure, and who was not Ann nor I. The slow departure kept us from spending as much time as we’d hoped in downtown Fort Worth. More on that tomorrow.

Later on in the day, the two fast morning-dressers went out on their own and had a lovely afternoon meeting with Jesse and Andrea Ybarra, then a wonderful dinner with my niece, who is feeling the affects of being away from home as a Freshman in college. Our timing with her couldn’t have been better.

When we returned to the motorhome, I received an email that may lead to an incredible jeep-related opportunity, which could change our travel plans slightly. I’ll know more later today.

However, right now (that would be late Monday evening) I’m exhausted, so this is the only post for Tuesday morning. Stayed tuned …. I will post Tuesday afternoon if our travel plans change.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

The body looks rough.

“1953 Willys CJ 3B 4cyl F head. First year of the high hood. Body rusty the rest in fair shape. Frame and gears good and engine turns by hand. I have too many projects letting this one go.”

And this cute, fuzzy, tarantula, that was resting outside the guest house where Ann and I are staying.

For the past couple of days we’ve been having some good family fun at Ann’s uncles place. They have about 10 acres of flat desert that’s relatively uninteresting during the day, unless you have an ATV to explore the area, but at night comes alive with all types of creatures. Never a dull moment here!

It’s not a jeep, but Ann and I had fun racing around in this thing.

Ann driving her aunt. I think my wife is ready for some jeep racing. She was driving that ATV fast!

Ann’s cousin Shelby found two things near the border of the property yesterday. A basketball and, of all things, a jeep grille, leftover from some mysterious plastic jeep. I can’t imagine why, but they thought I should have the grille. I guess it’s going up on my office wall somewhere.

Here are a few of the creatures we found at night:

Scorpion

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Ann will be heading for Spokane this morning and I won’t see her again until Sunday. So, I thought it best to spend time with her :-). Then, on Monday, we’ll be heading together for Billings to meet Robin for the first time, see his jeep collection, and then meet with Lloyd to pick up my new/old DJ-3A! Many thanks to Robin for running up to inspect the jeep (and my apologies for causing him to buy a  Jeep Wagon from Lloyd).

Eric Kalamaja is helping raise funds to bring “Band of Brothers” back to Camp Toccoa, Mt Currahee. He’s setup a gofundme account to help cover their travel expenses.

If you are interested and want to learn more, go here: https://www.gofundme.com/2e665wc4

Glenn found this rare Swedish vehicle. Looks in good shape.

“1967 Volvo Laplander
L3314 HT

RARE SWEDISH MILITARY / RESCUE VEHICLE!!

Includes Custom Built Matching Trailer
& Plow
Dual Shaft PTO with
Monstrous Winch / Pulley System

Original Owners Manual
All Original B-18A Drive-Line
ONLY 68,235 KILOMETERS
(42,399 Miles)

$3,000 In Recent Upgrades / Repairs & Maintenance
Previous Owner’s Daily Driver
Vin # 002505
Type: L 3314 HT
Chassis # 2542

Built In: Goteborg, Sweden
MAKE AN OFFER!!”

http://butte.craigslist.org/cto/5702056531.html

No Updates Today. I’ve spent the last few days remodeling the garage so that there’s more light and more room to being working on Biscuit again. Updates will resume on Monday.

That’s one large front bumper! Despite that, it looks like a good price.

“Good condition Jeep Willys. Engine runs great, recently replaced the water pump. Brakes are good, recently replaced the parking brake cable. Body in good condition with no major rust. Set up for towing behind another vehicle. Has a PTO off the transmission which runs the winch. Lights and gauges work, but speedometer does not work. This jeep is clean and ready to head out in the mountains or just cruise around town.
Located in Afton, WY. 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake valley. ”

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3140682?ad_cid=15