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Thurs. June 20th: Meeting Karson’s Team

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<– Day 47 – Wed. June 19th: House on the Rock & Steve | Trip Overview –>

Thursday and Friday were the last two days of the trip and consisted mostly of driving home to Pasco.

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On Thursday June 20th we drove from Kearney to Salt Lake City. On Friday June 21st we drove from Salt Lake City to Pasco.

On Thursday morning we woke in Kearney and got driving early. Our plan was to stop and meet Karson and his team an hour west of Kearney.  Karson and his FEMACorp team was heading east from Oklahoma at the same time we were heading west on I-80. So, we found a good place to stop and take a picture together. I know it looks like he is taller than me, but I’m pretty sure that’s an optical illusion.

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After our quick meet, we drove to Salt Lake City, arriving in the evening and in time to have some fish tacos at the Lone Star Taqueria with my other kids, Kasia and Colter. We spent Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

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On Friday morning we left for Pasco, arriving in the evening. The trip was amazing, a one-in-a-lifetime adventure where numerous things–Jeeps, wurlitzer, Karson, and friends–all lined up to make  it unforgettable. Thanks to everyone who hosted us, met us, dined us, and gave us suggestions.

After 10,000+ miles over 49 days it’s time to rest.

The End

<– Day 47 – Wed. June 19th: House on the Rock & Steve | Trip Overview –>

 
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Mike’s 1979 CJ-5 Restoration

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MIke’s from Oxford England. He rebuilt this formerly rotted 1979 CJ-5 Levi’s Edition. He wrote,

This is my own Jeep that I did a complete restoration on 14 yrs ago. It only ever comes out on sunny days which over here is rare. It is an original 304 Renegade with the blue Levi’s seat trim. It was totally rotten when I bought it so I totally stripped it all down and rebuilt it nut and bolt. The body was beyond repair but a sourced a company in Ohio called at the time Willys Overland. They had bought up all of the end of line stock from jeep including original body panels with the Jeep pressed in. I flew over to check it all out and they supplied me with a totally original but brand new jeep tub, I believe now that the CJ 5 panels are all gone. Everything is stock except for the wheels and the blue paint,it was originally blue but not metallic.the Olympic thing I havnt done is put reproduction renegade decals back on.

The result is beautiful. Thanks for sharing Mike!

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East Coast Willys Carb Raffle

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East Cost Willys is raffling off a Carter Carb.

“We are starting our new raffle till the cj5one starts. As of today we are please to announce the East Coast Willys Association will be raffling off a rebuilt Carter WO carburetor, AC-572 Single Action mechanical fuel pump, and a carter glass bowl fuel filter. These were all original and professionally rebuilt by Rick’s carburetor, fuel pump and filter service. This is a great kit for those who are rebuilding a willys jeep. We will raffle off 500 tickets at $1.00 each. All proceeds go to club upkeep and expenses. Tickets can be purchased through paypal at info@eastcoastwillys.org, our
online store at www.eastcoastwillys.org, or contact for address or phone number to send check/money order or over the phone credit card payment.”

Click here for all the information:
http://eastcoastwillys.proboards.com/thread/88/raffle-carter-carb-fuel-filter

 

 

 

 
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1947 CJ-2A Steamboat Springs, CO **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $3800.

This appears pretty stock and solid.

“1947 Willys Jeep flat head 4 cylinder. Runs good and in great shape.”

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1952 CJ-3A Pittsburgh, PA $6500

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This might be a good jeeping jeep.

“1952 CJ3a (from Washington State) with 289v8, headers, 3spd with warn Od, ps, locking hubs, 8k warn winch, tow bar, new top, roll bar, new bucket seats, 2 gas tanks, swing out spare, electric wipers, 10″brakes, recored radiator, titled.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3882422561.html

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1947 CJ-2A Arundel, ME $3700

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3700.

(08/15/201221) This might be a nice little jeep.

“1947 Willys jeep cj2A FRAME OFF All rust removed and repaired with new steel Brakes completely rebuilt new shoes all steel lines all flex lines all cylinders rebuilt. Steering box rebuilt steering belcrank rebuilt.
converted to 12V with new alternator. completely rewired. Engine runs good has 60 pounds oil pressure. seats are very good and clean. new wiper motor. painter with automotive acrylic urethane finish.
Looks good runs good ready to go. Call Larry @ 20seven five90 61seven0.”

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3882880036.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Gardiner, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $995

Bob’s jeep had about this much jeep left. Some used leftover parts and created something neat. I think that has some potential.

“1946 Jeep, Willy’s Overland, CJ2A. Serial No. 68995. Starts and runs good. Need Bonded Title. The brakes need wheel cylinders replaced. Original L-head Engine. Had a rod bearing replaced-runs smooth. New 6-volt battery. Good fuel tank. Transmission and transfer case shifts smoothly. 4 tires – just okay. The bench seat, is the back seat out of a suburban. Great for Ranch or just fun running around. This Jeep is BEAUTIFUL, but only in the eyes of the beholder!”

 

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1943 MB? Phoenix, AZ $3800

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Unclear if it runs.

“THIS IS A 1943 JEEP WILLIES….GREAT PROJECT TRUCK…CALL/TEXT OR EMAIL
THX JASON $3800. SIX ZERO TWO—413 6557”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3881798978.html

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1946 CJ-2A Dallas, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

There might be some value here especially if it runs.

“i have a 1946 willys jeep. 4cyc engine twin stick. Dana 18. fully complete asking 1000”

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CJ-5? Hardtop Rathdrum, ID $500

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This looks good.

“CAME OFF A 1956 WILLYS JEEP, METAL HARDTOP WITH 2 DOORS ALSO METAL, WITH WINDOWS THAT ROLL UP, FITS RIGHT BEHIND THE SEATS SO STILL HAVE ROOM IN THE BED. NOT HOME MADE. CALL 208-687-3133”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3881929736.html

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1948 CJ-2A Bayfield, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

(02/24/2013) The pics aren’t big, but it appears in good shape.

“Has original flathead 4 cylinder with less than 500 miles on rebuild. Original tub with springover suspension & 3″ lift. 15″ wheels w/33″ tires. Extra set of chrome slot wheels. New soft top and doors. Spare tire carrier. Quick connect tow bar w/ light kit. Built-in tool box. Many other extras. ”

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1958 CJ-6 Soledad, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was priced at $10,000.

“Jeep 1958 Willys CJ6
Rear Air Lockers 35X12.5XR15 Tires
Rino Lined Inside and Outside 6 Point Roll Bar
Warwen 9,000 lb Winch
Small Block V-8 On Board Air
2013 Tags
Needs some finishing Touches
$10,000.00”

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1954 CJ-3B St. John, Virgin Island **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Need that excuse to visit the Virgin Islands?  Here it is.  A CJ-3B marooned on a remote island just waiting for you to save it!   If you do go, rent a boat and head to the British Virgin Islands and visit Virgin Gorda to swim and climb amongst the boulders.  When I visited in 1987 only 2 other people were there; we ran the boat onto the soft sand beach and started swimming. I think I need to return with Ann . . .

“1954 willys cj3b. titled as same. 4.3 v6 chevy, th700, dana 300 t case w/split shift, all autometer inst., custom interior, dana 44 front with arb locker, dana 44 r. 2 1/2 rancho lift, sits on 32×11.5×15 stainless exhaust. Awesome jeep, lots of custom work, lots of recipts, but needs cosmetic work. The asshole I sold it to parked it under a tree for 3 years and it suffered. Runs, drives, needs paint and some metal work. send me a ph. # and ill text you pictures. Having trouble uploading them.”

 

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1948 CJ-2A New Meadows, ID $2500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.

(05/30/2013) Can’t be too many Sun Valley Tires left out there.

“1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep. Chevy 4 cyl engine, all stock running gear. Body good with some floor board rusting, not bad for its age. Runs, steers and stops. Very restorable. Body vin tags match tittle. 2087419304 Steve.”

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3834889668.html

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Wed. June 19th: House on the Rock & Steve

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<– Day 46 – Tues. June 18th: Shabu Shabu and Pipes | Trip Overview | Day 48 – Thurs. June 20th: Meeting Karson’s Team –>

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Steve and I in front of this CJ-2A on a beautiful midwest afternoon.

On Wednesday we drove from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Kearney, Nebraska.

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On Wednesday June 19th we drove from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Kearney, Nebraska.

In 1993, I visited the House on the Rock near Dodgeville, Wisconsin, for the first time. Mom, my sister, and my then ex-wife and I. We’d heard it was a popular place to visit, but no one could really describe why. After our visit, I could see why people couldn’t explain it. All I knew is that some day I hoped to experience it again.

On Wednesday (20 years after the first visit) I returned. I told Ann that you have to see the place to believe it. It starts with an unusual house built on a rock (actually part of it is cantilevered over the rock) and then becomes a series of collections and spaces ands spectacles. I told here there would be music, a giant whale, and the world’s largest carousel.

I felt beating the large crowds would make the experience even more enjoyable, so we arrived at their 9am opening time. The cost is $28 per person and the fact that I didn’t balk at that must have surprised Ann. Arriving early worked well. We spent most of our time wandering through the maze of paved streets and hallways by ourselves, armed with tokens to play all the different music machines (I’d advise getting at least $5 dollars worth of tokens.)

I won’t go into the history of how Alex Jordan created this amazing spectacle, but it seems a meeting with Frank Lloyd Wright and some subsequent spite played a huge role on why Jordan landed atop a rock. Just enjoy the pictures.

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Here’s the entrance.

The house is made up of two parts. A long walkway connects the two. All of it has a Japanese theme. There’s lots of limestone, small spaces and neat angles. The infinity room is the most spectacular spot.

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Vintage Jeep Supply Auction in Tennessee Saturday June 22, 2013

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Mark alerted me to an auction happening this weekend. It appears to be the sale of Vintage Jeep Supplies inventory.

See all the pictures and the long list of items for sale here

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1962 FC-170 Lake Tahoe, CA eBay

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It runs.

“This Willys FC 170 comes with new Trans dana 18 transfer case
Ramsey DTO winch from factory
Warn Hubs
Windshiled is in great shape
Has no rust
wheel flair broken but comes with missing piece
bed disassembled with new bed slides
6 16 stock wheels white spokes
motor runs good clean CA non op title,
But it is HIGHLY recommended that you do not drive this car long distances as is.
lots of extra parts in cab”

View all the information on eBay

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1947 Wagon Windsor, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1400.

(08/22/2011) “Would be a great project! Very rare 1947 Willy’s Overland Panel Jeep for sale.”

 
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Tues. June 18th: Shabu Shabu and Pipes

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<– Day 45 – Mon. June 17th: Three Museums & Steve | Trip Overview | Day 47 – Wed. June 19th: House on the Rock & Steve –>

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Jeff and I in his shop’s showroom. The large brown book in my hand is the ‘bible’ on Wurlitzer Organs written and given to me by Jeff.

On Tuesday we started out in Chicago, then drove to Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

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On Tuesday afternoon we drove from Chicago, Illinois, to Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

After a long night’s sleep, Tuesday we drove into Chicago to visit with Jeff Weiler, owner of JL Weiler, Inc. Jeff’s company specializes in the restoration and conservation of high pressure pipe organs. He wanted to show us his shop and the work he was doing on a Wurlitzer Organ from Sydney Australia and a second one that is being installed in downtown Chicago at St. John Cantius Church.

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This series of binary relays represents the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ’s ‘computer’. It is complex and requires a great deal of wiring.

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Of course, on this trip we’ve learned a thing or two about wiring! Here is the third harness weaver we’ve seen during our journey!

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All the pipes and instruments have to be tuned. Here’s the contraption jeff uses to insure the completed organ sounds the way it should.

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To properly rebuild the organs, Jeff has saved many documents. Here is just some of the Wurlitzer documents he has to reference. Here Tom and Jeff show me some of the blueprints they own.

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Formerly Top Secret “Jumping Jeep”

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Dan spotted this article about an unusual ‘jeep’ idea. Make sure to check out the video of it in action.

“It was designed to leap over small buildings in a single bound, but it never got off the ground.
Military contractor BAE Systems has unveiled a once-top secret “Jumping Jeep” that was under development in the 1960’s.
Designed by the British Aerospace Corporation, one of BAE’s predecessors, the off and above-roader was envisioned to be used as a go-anywhere reconnaissance vehicle.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/06/18/top-secret-jumping-jeep-uncovered/#ixzz2WdFDirJI

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2006 MB Clock on eBay

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Marc forwarded this clock on eBay.

“This 1:32 scale model of the classic Willys Jeep was issued by Daimler Chrysler in 2005. It was a limited edition and the only model of the Jeep that featured a fully-functional alarm clock.”

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Willys-Jeep-with-Alarm-Clock-/130929348345?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7bff4ef9

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FC-150 T-Shirt $20

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Kel is a visiting artist at gearheartshirts.com. He contacted me about some FC-150 shirts he has created for sale. I’ve never seen them in person.

“Forward Control. From the helm of this cab over 4×4 a driver can not only look incredibly cool but also roll over just about anything they want. This shirt features art inspired by a vintage brochure.”

http://gearheartshirts.com/products/1719824-willys-jeep-fc150-shirt

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1964 DJ-3A Belleville, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

(03/26/2010) “As mentioned above this DJ3A comes in very rare automatic transmission variation, 4×2 WD, with right hand drive which was a special order of Public Works Departments through out the country, this vehicles were also used by delivery agencies and post offices. When I got this Willys I was skeptical about if auto tranny is original or not but later in my research I came across official Willys document called Consolidated Specifications for Commercial Vehicles and it clearly stated that in fact auto transmission was an option for DJ3A line of vehicles (I can email this document to any interested party). Also I found pictures of very same Jeeps with canvas half tops, right hand drive and auto tranny at the Los Angeles Department of Public Works web sight on the page related to the history of the department (it’s a low resolution pictures but I attached them to this listing) . . . Much more history on eBay”

 
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1941 GP Columbia, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was listed at $32000

“FOR SALE is his 1941 Ford GP “PROTOTYPE” jeep that has been restored by him. The jeep has many original parts but also has some reproduction items. The engine is a GP engine but is missing the (holy grail) carburetor. The air cleaner is a reproduction. This jeep runs well and looks very very good.”

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1948 CJ-2A Caldwell, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300.

This runs. Looks in pretty good shape, but does need some work.

“Runs good…..needs some work; “like all old jeeps.” To make street ready; need to fix tail lights.

For the most part this is original with a few exceptions; 12 volt conversion, new manifolds, larger fuel tank, added roll bar.

Low rust, however the windshield does have a poor rusted arm that was sent for repair. I was not happy with the repair and the shop also cracked one side of the glass.

I purchased this jeep from a person who had it stored in his garage for several years. I did license the jeep and took it for short drives to the grocery store. I just do not have the storage for this jeep.”

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