I’ve been busily working on the eWillys App, learning more than I care to know about Phonegap, JSON, YQL, jquery mobile, and more.

I can’t wait to get back to writing rather than programming!

There’s value here.

“willys frame not sure the year. has motor, tranny, t case, and rear end. motor is a ford 4 cylinder, maybe out of a mustang 2. tranny and motor wont spin, has been covered and might not be to bad inside.
brandon 206-963-7023”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/3041703252.html

Robin had a question about  a wagon he just bought.  Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to research it at the moment, so I’ll throw it out to you all.

Robin writes, ” just purchased a 1957 Station Wagon that, from the pictures on Craigs List, appeared to be a Parkway conversion. Upon further inspection I am totally confused. It has the rear doors of a delivery wagon that appear to be factory. The windows however, are not flush but recessed and the wheel wells are squared instead of rounded. The history, according to the seller, was:

1. sold to US Forest Service
2. 12 years ago sold to a fella in Moab, UT.
3.  The gentleman I purchased it from got it three years ago and used it as a “daily driver” for two years. It sat for one year when they decided to sell it.

To make a long story short; did they make station wagons with the “delivery” doors?   Some more pics here:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157629855658998/”

UPDATE:  I moved this morning’s posts to the top of tonight’s posts, but I’ll keep this ‘update’ here.

Just a few posts this morning.  I’ll post more a little later.

Ann and I have to run the truck to the dump transfer station (the truck is full of garage cleaning).  This is Ann’s first time to the transfer station, a place special to the family.  It was at the transfer station in 2003 where dad drove the truck for the first time following his stroke.  The stroke hurt his ability to use his right side, so he had to relearn the use of it.

It all started, because he was unhappy with mom’s parking job.  So, he climbed over to the driver’s side while she was taking off the tarp to dump stuff.  He meant to pull forward a few feet, but instead his foot hit the accelerator, causing the truck to lurch forward about fifty feet before dropping over a steep embankment.

There was a shriek from mom and gasps from employees and onlookers.  Soon, news helicopters showed up to film the scene.  However, the copters left the scene, disappointed by the lack of death.  Because, both dad and the truck survived just fine.  It took two tow trucks to pull the truck back up, but it still drives fine.  In fact, it is the very truck we are taking to the dump today 🙂

I can’t tell if this was a WW2 or CJ, since there has been at least some body repairs.

“AMAZING 1945 Jeep Willys cj2a
Runs and drives great! Needs minor brake work, but in really great shape for this unique CLASSIC!
3 speed~~ electric fan
~must sell~
call or text 405…three six..55984
This is an As is Sale by owner. No warranties are given, offered, or implied.
I strongly urge you to see this Jeep for yourself! Please call or text if you have any questions.
Serious inquiries ONLY. CASH SALE.”

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3028061197.html

Bob uploaded pictures from day 1 of the 2012 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion.  It looks like the weather was beautiful.  Bob said he’d try to upload more pictures tomorrow.

Unclear if this was rebuilt.  It looks like it was cleaned and then sprayed.

“134 F head complete engine. Includes carburetor, generator. Runs good. See pics”

http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/pts/3022751581.html

No updates tonight.  I will update early tomorrow morning on the road to WAAAM.

I’ll be in Hood River, Or, with Ann at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) to sign books on Saturday, May 12th.  The event is part of their “Second Saturday” program, when the museum gets the engines running.   You can learn more here: http://www.waaamuseum.org/pages/whatsNew/whatsNew.html

The WAAAM folks may also ask me to give a short presentation about jeeps, but they aren’t sure just yet.  If so, I’ll get Ann to video tape it and, if I’m semi-intelligible, I’ll post it.

Here’s a picture of the Bantam T-Shirt.  They come in different colors, depending on the shirts I can find.  I only print in quantities of 20 or so.

Ann and I are back in Seattle tonight awaiting Dad’s surgery tomorrow.  He is having his aortic valve replaced.  We expect things will go well, but there are a few complications, so it’s no simple surgery.

Therefore, just a few updates tonight.  More tomorrow.

Also, I will be signing books at the WAAAM  Museum in Hood River, Oregon, this Saturday.  So, stay tuned for more on that later this week.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is unusual.  The winning bidder receives the opportunity to pick one of the three vehicles available.  None of them are in very good condition.

“These trucks have not ben run for a long time.auction is for one only of your choice. they are 4 wheel drive with plow will need work. Auction is for one only not all three.”

Updates Sat morning.

I was doing updates this morning in the Veteran’s Administration parking lot again this morning when I got distracted with the Forklift post below.  I have more updates to do, so watch for them late tonight.

In the meantime, I’ll be caring for Ann — the reason I was at the VA again today — who had a tooth and bridge removed and her jaw bone scraped to clear up some infected bone (a continuing legacy of  the 1996 bombing).  Right now, between Lorazepam and Oxycodone, she’s pretty out of it.  I’d be out of it too if someone just scraped by jaw bone!

A reader has a CJ-5 he’d like someone to fix.  Anyone know of a dependable jeep mechanic in the Los Angeles Area?

Thanks,

– Dave

No posts tonight, so I republished some older ones.   I will try to do some posts tomorrow during the day, but tomorrow night I am signing books and speaking at an art exhibit in Normandy Park, Washington (South of Seattle).  So, there may not be any updates until Friday.

No updates tonight.  I’m doing some research related to upgrading and improving the site.

No pics provided.

“Misc. parts from a 1962 FC 170, seats, switches, rare speedo cable, much more. NO BODY PARTS or DRIVETRAIN ITEMS. Call 201-741-1423”

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/2955287247.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500

“Four-wheel drive Willys Jeep station wagon. It has a 1975 Buick V-6 odd fire engine (approximately 65k miles), a SM465 manual transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 30 with Power-lock front axles, and a Dana 44 with locker in the rear (axles are 4.10s). The drive train is in good working condition. It is suitable as a daily driver, and for longer trips. It’s a great camping vehicle.

12-volt system with upgraded headlights. It has a custom suspension, with Firestone inflatable air springs, and a towing receiver. All other parts are original, including the seats (all reupholstered), gauges, and wood floor strips. It is a California vehicle, with some rust and dents. The outside has been repainted once. Inside is all original paint. It would make a great project vehicle. Receipts for work done are available.”

Bob forwarded me this image.  We both felt the top looked more designed for GP, Bantam or Quad than for a MB/GPW.

Bob writes, “A woman at work gave me a small print today. Said it was in her aunt’s stuff when she died. It was taken around 1947. Looks like an MB sporting it’s combat wheels. It was her boyfriend who drove the jeep. He was int he Navy at the time, but I don’t know if it was his Jeep or the Navy’s. I think the top is pretty cool”

Looking for anything Easter & Jeep related, I stumbled upon Jinx Faldenburg and her Jeepster named “Hi Jinx” at this website.  Since I had no idea who Jinx was, I had to look her up.  It turns out she was one of the first ‘supermodels’, while also being an actress, expert swimmer, and tennis player.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinx_Falkenburg

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. This is a no reserve auction so it will sell regardless of price. The bidding will start at $1.00. It starts good, runs good, and drives good. Original 4 cylinder L-head 134 flathead engine. Good shape. Carb will need to be cleaned or put a carb kit in it (choke has to be pulled out halfway to get it to run good). 4×4 seems to work good as well as the Hi-Lo Transmission. Tranny has a howl in high gear but not too bad. Missing brake access cover. Brakes work good. Clutch works good. Needs a new speedo cable. Speedo shows 1415 miles but not sure if it works (the speedo end of the cable is frayed). Temp and Oil Pressure.”

After fourteen hours on the road yesterday, through sun, wind, snow, rain, fog, and nightfall, Ann and I returned safely to Pasco.  Between the scenery of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, the FC Roundup, and camping with my kids, and 3200 miles of driving, there was plenty of adventure and fun.  I even went 48 hours without internet connectivity!  Yes, it is still possible to escape the internet (if you have ATT — Ann (Verizon) and my daughter Kasia (Sprint) both had connectivity).

Speaking of my daughter, it was her 16th birthday April 2.  It is safe to say that her birthday evening was NOTHING like the My Super Sweet 16 over-the-top birthday parties on MTV.  The main reason for that is because I’m her dad and I’m horrible at putting together parites.   However, she took her ‘party’ in style as we celebrated at the Howard Johnson in St. George (the winds that night were to gusty to camp).   No doubt it will be memorable for her.

Regular updates return this evening.

Here’s Kasia’s Cake:

Here’s me, Karson (to my left), Colter (to my right), and, in the seat of honor, Kasia: