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Sat. June 15th: The Crowds Arrive; As Does a Storm

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<– Day 42 – Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival | Trip Overview | Day 44 – Sun. June 16th: Escaping the Rain to Packard-ville –>

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Sebastian forwarded this photo of Gerald, Augusto, Sebastian, and myself. That’s Sebastian’s CJ-3B to the right.

On the morning of Saturday June 15th, I fixed some breakfast and enjoyed a leisurely start to the day.2013-06-15-bantam-festival-breakfast

At 10:30am, we left camp to stock up on some drinks at the local store. As we exited the one road into the campground and festival we were surprised to see a lineup of folks entering the festival that was at least 2 miles long!

Here are the lines of cars we passed on Saturday morning:

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Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival

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<– Day 41- Thurs. June 13th: Heinz History Museum | Trip Overview | Day 43 – Sat. June 15th: The Crowds Arrive; As Does a Storm –>

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Not everyone was happy to see me. Henry claimed I made a comment that it was too bad someone painted his surrey brown. I couldn’t find any evidence that I said that though. His modified surrey is beautiful!! The windshield is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The backside was filled in and the front has been scalloped perfectly.

On Friday morning we had a quick one-hour drive to the Bantam Festival at Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.

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Friday’s drive from Canton, Ohio, to Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.

Our first task was to set up camp. Much of that duty fell on Ann, as I needed to find out where I’d be giving Friday’s presentation. It was her idea to add the sign marking out encampment. Thankfully, the rains that had fallen all week stopped in time for the festive and we were able to find a dry patch of grass to call home.

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Soon, it was time for me to give my presentation. The crowd was light everywhere on Friday and only seven people attended my presentation.

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After the presentation, I met folks and handed out some free posters.

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Thurs. June 13th: Heinz History Museum

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<– Day 40 – Wed. June 12th: A Collection Worthy of a Kaiser | Trip Overview | Day 42 – Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival –>

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Ann thought this was a good idea. Gotta humor her sometimes.

On Thursday June 13th we drove to Pittsburgh, then on to Canton, Ohio, for the night.

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On June 13th we drove from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, to Canton, Ohio.

On Thursday, our main goal was to visit the Senator John Heinz History Center in downtown Pittsburgh. But, of course, our drive wouldn’t have been complete without a run-in with my iPhone’s SIRI. At a critical juncture, SIRI highlighted two competing exits. Unsure which one to take, we guessed wrong and had to drive an extra fifteen minutes. That SIRI is one tricky ‘helper’!

When we finally arrived we couldn’t find any parking. Fortunately, my wife is broken, so we have a handicap pass. Otherwise, we’d have driven away.

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The museum specializes in Western Pennsylvania history. Gerald had recommended we visit and mentioned there was a jeep. So, I wasn’t surprised when we walked into the lobby and spotted a jeep right away on a first floor display. It turned out to be #1007 BRC-60. That means it was likely the 8th jeep ever built. It was donated to the museum in 1944 and looks in great shape.

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The Pig Cutting Board

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Tom Gallagher loves his CJ-3Bs. He also works with wood (professionally). Last summer he gave Ann and I a small pig cutting board as a marriage present. I use it every day and love it. If you are looking for a nice cutting board, check out one of his. (Not a paid endorsement or anything, but he did just launch a new website so I wanted to give him a plug).

http://www.pigcuttingboard.com

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Wilson, NC $2000

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This has the three dataplates. I can’t tell if it has the indents or not.

“46 cj-2a jeep—2000 or best offer
selling to settle an estate
owner died before completing restoration
if interested send your tel. no. and best time to call”

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3864065459.html

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1961 Truck Mamaroneck, NY $6500

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Looks in good shape.

“1961 Willy’s Pick Up –
Original Super Hurricane engine- 4 Wheel Drive works
New in the last two years-
Tires
Alternator; re built starter
windshield wipers
wiring
brand new clutch
Fuel Pump
Radiator; carborator; airfilter

Has Inspection and title
Runs great, fun truck, great project truck.”

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/3866095714.html

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1957 and 1960 FC-150s Fair Play, CA $2500/each Both include Camper

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No pics of the other FC or of the campers.

“2 Willys Jeep FC-150’s, 1957 & 1960, Partially Restored, $2500 Each, Camper & Accessories
(505) 795-4665”

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/3869578972.html

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1945? VEC? CJ-2A Indiana $2500

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UPDATE: PIcs now included. It is missing a block.

“This jeep was left in the barn of a house i just purchased. missing block to motor..most other parts in back.. there is surface rust under body and some throughout but over all good shape in the body. one spot rusted through.. i have 15 pictures of all angles and views i can send via text or call seven 6 five- 5 seven 1- 12 five 2…i have done as much research as i can online for this thing and my price is best offer between now and the time i run out of remodeling money., i have no intention of taking on the project. The jeep has a lot of potential to make for a good restoration project. Thanks”

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3866243675.html

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Millbrae, CA $3900

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Dan spotted this one. The paint scheme is interesting.

“Hey i have a 4 wheel drive Willys Jeep for sale made in 1946, it is a rare column shift model, only made the first year produced, in very good original condition, for anymore details or questions please give me, Stan, a call at (650) 302-5460. Thank you.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3870831180.html

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1953 CJ-3B Somerset, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

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This is a parts vehicle.

“1953 Willys Jeep project
Has 3 speed transmission, transfer case, but NO engine
Comes with doors, roll cage, and many other parts
Front Grill is like new with a radiator
Brand new lockouts”

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1961 Wagon Berthoud, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $6000

It looks in good shape. Plus if you like skulls.

“Selling a nice 1961 Willy’s Overland 4X4 wagon. It has a Buick 350 with an automatic, power steering, and power breaks. Has tilt steering and power bucket seats. New wheels with good tires. Runs and drives great, and is in very good condition. Must see and drive.

$6,000 obo. Cash only, no scammers.”

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1946 CJ-2A Gwinn, MI $8500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.

(05/13/2013) No working wiper that I can find, but looks like a good jeep.

http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/3870683880.html

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“FOR SALE 1946 WILLY JEEP CJ2A
A brief history on this jeep. This project was stared back in 2000 by a friend who was a mechanic at a local car dealer ship. He did a complete build up on all the mechanical units, frame, axles, transmission, engine, etc. When he lost interest in the project it sat for several year in his garage. He then sold the project to another person whom also did nothing with it for another couple of years. I then purchased the jeep and finished the project.

Here is a brief run down on what is here. The frame is from a 46, the engine is from a military jeep (sear number xxxxxxx). The body was an early reproduction, additional taillight was installed and hole for aux trailer plug. It is very acuracy for a 46 with the exception of no matching numbers, frame, body, engine. Every part has been taken off and gone through. all gauges are new, also the speedometer. The parking lights are Corian, hard to find and in excellent condition. It has the original Spartan horn on the fire wall, new wiring harness, all electric parts were gone through. The carb was rebulit. It is painted the Pasture Green, tires and tubs are new, the rims are Kesley Hays.
If I had to try to get back the time and money put into this project it would very costly. This will make a nice jeep to drive around in and have fun, parades car shows etc. It comes with service manual, plate, clear title. owner’s manual. I have a top I am including with the sale. It is a Best Top I had on another jeep and is in very nice condition. There is a crack in the rear plastic that can be replaced. All the receipts’ and a running record of the money spent also come with.
the jeep drive very nice and the mileage you see is the actual on this rebuild.
All information is accurate and no false or misleading information is implied.
I have three jeeps and had no intention on keep this one. I ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE LISTING DOWN ANY TIME
asking $11.500″

 
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Year? CJ-3A Yuba City, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

“cj3a willys jeep 4cylinders hurricane engine runs and drives with winch. Newer tires fun little. Run around”

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1942 GPW Eugene, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

It could use some paint at the very least.

“42 ford willys jeep that is pretty much all custom
has sbc turbo 400 with B&M ratchet shifter and twin stick dana 300 new 4 core radiator electric fan
newer jeep axles with new ball joints and warn hubs up front with spring over lift and shackle reversal
6 point roll cage
brand new best top soft top and doors
good 36′ tires”

 

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1947 CJ-2A San Marcos, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6000.

(02/24/2013) This CJ-2A has some nice upgrades.

“I am selling this 1947 Willys CJ2a. I also have a very nice original frame that can go with it. It was a tow behind trail rig from the previous owner. It drives down the road no problem at all. Current registration and California Title.

1947 CJ2A (California Title)
Spare Original Frame (Real Nice Frame)
Warn M8000 Winch (Works Great)
4 Core Radiator (Just Repaired)
Buick 231 Even Fire V6 – HEI Ignition/Rochester 2 Barrel (Crate Engine – Runs Great – 2700 miles)
Turbo 350 (Shifts Hard)
Dana 18 Twin Stick (Novak TH350 Adapter)
Dana 30 Front (Disc Brakes)
Dana 44 Rear (Offset for D18)
5.38 Gears
Rancho 2.5″ Springs (Double Military Wrap)
Power Steering (Saginaw Steering)
Steering Stabilizer (Newer Rancho)
Power Brakes (Disc Front Drum Rear)
35/12.50-15 (75% Front 50% Rear)

Tilt Steering Column (GM)
Painless Wire Harness (12 Volt)
New Gauges (Autometer)
12 Volt Heater (2 Speed Passenger Side)
12 Volt Wiper (Single Driver)
Rear Fuel Tank (Between Frame Rails)

Body is in OK Condition With A Few Trail Scars
Hood Has Been Poorly Patched (Comes With A Spare Hood)
Older BestTop Full and Bikini Tops

Air Compressor and Tank (Not Installed)
Tow Bar Included”

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1946 CJ-2A Fort Smith, AR $9800

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No pics provided.

“complete frame off restoration, black ,complete and original, everything new,9800 dollars”

http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/3865105413.html

 
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1962 Wagon Selden, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**

“62 willys all original runs and drives,needs fuel pump rebuilt.”

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1946 CJ-2A Dowagiac, MI $4500

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UPDATE: Still Available

(08/02/2012) This looks pretty stock, but has seen some body work.

“FOR SALE
All Original
1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, runs good and has lots of new parts. Good tires and clean title.
It has been used only in summers, housed in the barn all winter, and only used to run around the farm.
Has the original L head 140 GO Devil 4 cylinder engine. 4 wheel drive works good.
Asking 4500.00 No trades and only serious enquires only
269-591-5450
269-414-8627”

http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/3846881563.html

 
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1953 Truck Salina, CO $3250

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This has an interesting tow/lift package.

“I have a 53 willy’s 4X4, mechanically original inline 6 cylinder “Super Hurricane Six” , 3 speed, has PTO (not installed) gin poles and winch. It was my dads we went thru this from the radiator to the tailpipe many years ago. It was towed to Colorado just about every summer for two weeks of trials and passes. My dad was an auto mechanic instructor at the Vo-Tech school here for 30 years and this truck is in great mechanical shape, but not so pretty. My dad had the original seat and base taken out and built a larger gas tank to fit the space with a hand built bench seat. Please email to schedule an appointment. It has been setting awhile an has a wheel cylinder leaking. Make me an offer.”

http://salina.craigslist.org/cto/3869902523.html

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1961 CJ-3B Vernon, NJ $1500

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No pics provided.

“ALL ORIGINAL
4 wheel drive
4 Cyl.
3 Speed
Hurricane Motor
Drive train in excellent condition
Engine needs piston and connecting rods
No title
$ 1,500 or B/O
If interested please call Joe at: (973) 764-6109 or (862) 207-0781”

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3865885076.html

 
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1961 CJ-3B Brown Summit, NC $750

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $750. Looks like it was a nice jeep at some point.

“I am listing for my sweet lady friend. She have all original 1961 Willy 4X4 4 cylinders 4spd with L/H shifter it need total restoration, asking $750.00 OBO If interested? call 336-295-6340 or text # 336-558-6224 or 336-618-1973 both text only please, thanks”

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/3868527117.html

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Year? CJ-3A Hartington, NE $1600

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It runs and drives, but needs some body work.

“Selling my Willys cj3a jeep. Runs good brakes need work body is rusty. 4×4 works with high and low. Has been sitting for a while and now won’t go into 3rd gear. Motor fires rite up does not smoke. Have title. 402-841-1931”

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/cto/3865162543.html

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1959 FC-150 Boxford, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

(04/12/2013) There looks like value here.

“Rare FC-150 Jeep Truck,1959 Forward Control 4 cylinder,4 wheel drive. Truck was running,but now has been parked outside for some time.
Good for restoration or parts,very cute little vehicle.”

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1949? CJ-2A Williams, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

(05/10/2013) This looks more like a VEC based on the tool indents.

“runs good 4×4 works needs battery and brake work will sale for 2500 obo or trade for 4×4 truck”

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Updates For the Next Couple of Days

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Between the Bantam Festival presentations on Friday and Saturday (both at 1pm at or near the History area — I can’t say for sure at the moment) and that fact that we are camping (which makes charging our equipment difficult), there will likely be few updates. I’ll throw up a few old posts though.

We will be camping at Amphitheater C.

SCHEDULE FRIDAY:
9AM: We will be arriving at Coopers Lake
1PM: My Presentation starts
1:30PM: I will be selling/signing Finding Virginia books and should have a couple more Amber Panels books as well.
5PM: We’ll be participating in the downtown Butler Jeep Rally

SCHEDULE SATURDAY:
1PM: My Presentation starts
1:30PM: I will be selling/signing Finding Virginia books and should have a couple more Amber Panels books as well.
3PM: Docent in history building? TBD
Evening: Eating at the “Pigout”

SCHEDULE SUNDAY:
We hope to be on the road by 11AM. We plan to stop in at the Packard Museum in Ohio.

I expect to have time Sunday evening to do updates.