After discovering Snow Canyon State Park was full yesterday, we decided to hold up in a motel last night.  Because of the crazy winds, camping didn’t sound all that great anyway.  Today, the winds have died down and we’ve found a new area to try:  Cedar Pockets, Az, a small area a little ways from I-15 in the northwest corner of the state.  It’s off of that one exit in the middle of the plunge through the tight rocky canyon as I-15 descends from St. George, Utah, to Littlefield, Az.  So, we’ll see what we think of that spot.  I expect no cell service there, so if there aren’t any updates for a few days, that is why.  However, I will re-run some older feature stories each day for fun.

Here’s an image from the area (not ours):

Am I missing something?  This looks like a great price.  Fuel gauge doesn’t work.  It might even be financeable.

http://classiccarliquidators.com/classic-cars/1958/willys/wagon/5416714665

I’ll do some updates from the road on Tuesday.

The frame isn’t a M-38 frame.  Note this has the extra round springs in the rear.

“M 38 Willys Army Jeep for Parts vehicle Barn Find. as is where is….Leave phone # for response Best Offer”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/2920785597.html

UPDATE:  Oops .. forgot the ‘http://’ on the front of the WAAAM Link.  Thanks for pointing that out Bill.   It works now.

Travelling tonight. Updates tomorrow (tuesday) including a report on our visit to the WAAAM.

Here’s  pic from the WAAAM.  I’m also tentatively scheduled to be back at the WAAAM during the second weekend of May for a book signing.

Here’s us at Washington State’s “Stonehenge” around noon on Monday.  That’s the Columbia River in the background.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $999

The engine runs.

“1953 willys cj3b. Have no more time for restoring. F-head engine does run. this is obviously a project vehicle. Has a Dana in the front and in the rear.
Rear was recently rebuilt. Asking $999.00 OBO”

“Nice original 4 x 5 inch Signal Corps photo taken by the 167th Signal photo company of 11th Armored Division soldiers bringing back two captured German prisoners. Notice the M3 grease gun and .30 cal. on this super clear photo. The soldiers in the photo are idd on the back as is the photographer with a date of Jan13, 1945. Check out my other auctions for more original WW1 and WW2 photos”

View the photo and info on eBay

Updates Sunday.  But, if you need your fix, don’t forget about the new ebay listings pages.

Dave is selling his truck.

“1951 Jeep Willys Pickup with 289 Ford V8, runs great, must sell due to divorce, Asking $8,000 or best,  Dave 970-406-1272”

I’m taking Sunday evening off.  Besides, a new episode of Downton Abbey is on tonight.  Yes, I’m hooked and I blame Ann and her mother for this!

I’m heading to be early.  No updates until tomorrow night when we get back home.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

The two 1948 jeeps run and drive ok.  This might be worth a look.

“FOR SALE- JEEP COLLECTORS JACKPOT:

1) 1948 cj2a Willys jeep with stock running gear, body and clean title. It starts, runs ok, and drives but needs some TLC (been stored for 20 years). The body is in good shape.

2) 1948 cj2a Willys jeep with stock running gear and clean title. Starts, runs, drives but also needs some TLC. The body tub has been redone in diamond plate. Needs front fenders.

3) 1946 cj2a Willys jeep with no title.(lost it in the fire and it was never in my name) Stock axles, transmission, and transfer case. It has a Buick 231 3.8L v6, 2 1/2″ suspension lift, 2″ body lift, and 36×12.50 tires on 15″ aluminum wheels. Body is really nice, jeep is not finished and hasn’t been run for a long time. I have the stock engine and I built the jeep so it could go back to stock.(no hacking) I also custom built power steering in it.

ALSO- a complete rolling chassis, extra transmissions, transfer cases, axles, and misc. parts.”

Updates tomorrow.

No pics provided.

“1948 Willys Jeep Parts for sell. I have original frame with working transmission, original “leftie” tub, solid windshield, both fenders, and hood. Will sell individual parts or together. Best offer accepted.
The price is at $200 but will take best offer withen reason. Pics available upon request!”

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2824191816.html

This is the 15,000th post since my first post in January of 2008.
This morning I received my 17,000th email since January of 2008 when I launched the email account.
That’s a ton of work!  I might even rest tomorrow … lol

Today I pushed the final version of my book to CreateSpace, having spent the past month carefully editing the bookproof.  I will announce when they approve it and post links to CreateSpace where it can be purchased.  In addition, I will be putting together some book signings.   I already two potential signings:  one in Salt Lake City, Ut, and one in Sea Cliff, NY.  More later . . .

No Updates until Thursday morning.  Given the SOPA blackout, I’m gonna take advantage of this and finish up a couple other projects.

Happy Blackout All!

FYI:  As of the latest news I have,  Craigslist will go black on Wednesday.  I will update Tuesday night, but the links will probably not work all of Wednesday.  However, I won’t blacken eWillys.

Major sites such as WordPress, Craigslist, Wikipedia, and others will be joining the blackout.   I spent some time doing some research tonight, hoping to separate fact from hyperbole regarding the SOPA and PIPA legislation.  Based on what I’ve read about the way the legislation has been worded, both of these bills could be seriously misused.  Just look at this link to see how Senator Lamar Smith’s own website, the bill’s author, could be taken down permanently, because he has violated copyright law.

This comes complete with plaques.

“This 1950 Willys CJ3A Jeep was restored with its original motor, transmission and transfer case.  The truck is completely rust free and runs like a champ.  The tub and interior received a special “black out” treatment, and a custom sound system was fitted into a custom overhead console…just plug in your iPod and hit the trail!  The truck has its original seats (re-covered) and original, fully rebuilt flathead motor! 4×4 system works like new. Newer BF Goodrich all terrain tires and wheels. The body is incredibly straight, floor boards, body and frame are all rust free. Original Colorado Two owner truck! All gauges, lights and buttons work like they should…check out the video below!  Dont miss out, own this rare jeep at a fraction of the build cost!”

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270893067633+&viewitem=