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Maury spotted this on eBay and I bought it, thought for the life of me I don’t think it was something I needed. The ingredients on the box claim it was butter and eggs, but now I see on the side there was more used than just that. Perhaps dried scrambled eggs? I’ll know more when I get home and can examine the box.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Runs. Tim shared this one.
“Runs drives needs metal work”
<– Day 23 – Mon. May 21st: From Summer Santa to the Police Academy | Day 25 – Wednesday May 23rd: Steel, Strings & Sellersville –>
Jerry and the MB he turned into a Follow Me Jeep years ago.
Day 24: Tuesday we drove from Hershey to Drum, then south to Bethlehem.
On Tuesday we drove from Hershey to Bethlehem.
We began the day with a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World. It’s a place we’d tried to visit back in 2013, but it had closed in anticipation of the construction of a new and improved(?) Chocolate World. Ann spoke fondly of the the place and her disappointment at not sharing it with me in 2013. So, you can imagine that she was pumped to finally be getting to see it again, something she hadn’t experienced since she was a kid. What could possibly go wrong with that scenario??
With entrance photos taken, perhaps the best part of our adventure was about to take place. As Ann walked toward the front doors, one of them suddenly opened, followed by a voice, “Ann, it’s so nice to meet you.”
Now, it’s important to know that one of the things damaged when Ann suffered her TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is her ability to recognize faces. So, she has a really hard time remembering faces. Thus, when confronted with an unexpected welcome, she quickly get’s confused, wondering if she should know the person or not. And, given we’d just come from the reunion, she wasn’t sure if she should know who this stranger was.
In this case, she wouldn’t have, as the stranger introduced himself to me as Gordon. According to Gordon, he hadn’t realized we were going to be in town (he’s from Carlisle and is a fan of John’s Restaurant as well). Since he’d read that we’d planned to stop at Chocolate World, he thought it would be fun to stop and say a quick hello while on his way to Walck’s in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, to pick up some parts for his CJ-5. Ann and I were both humored by the gesture.
Roberto just shared his newest illustration.
Look solid.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6594356162.html
“Runs and drives good……great for hunting. Very nice tow bar. Nothing climbs like a old willys.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900
“Mechanically sound, is currently registered and insured. Frame is in great shape, body is rust free with a few wrinkles. Converted to 12 volt. Has all new suspension from Kaiser (leafs shocks shackles ubolts). Like new soft top and doors also included. Has radio and a very loud siren. Bill of sale. Jeep is military and originally came with no title.”
This CJ-2A looks to have a DJ-3A body on it.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep/6594314309.html
“Selling 1948 jeep willys , it runs , it drives , NO LESS than 12500.
As is , no warranty.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/13/2018) Has drivetrain updates.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/42-willys-jeep/6593073701.html
“1942 Willy’s Jeep
V6 4×4 Hurst shifter 4spd
Runs and drives
Tags current clear CA title
Military issued.
Possible trade”
<– Day 22 – Sun. May 20th: Hittin’ The Road | Day 24 – Tuesday May 22: Rain N’ Fog in Coal Country –>
Ann thought she should sign me up for the Police Academy. She has some strange ideas sometimes, but what the heck. I’ve never done that!
Day 23: We had a short drive on Monday, going from Harrisburg, west to Carlisle, then turning back east for Hershey.
On Monday we drove from Harrisburg, to Carlisle, and then to Hershey.
On Monday morning, we headed for John’s Hideaway Restaurant, a favorite morning destination of Bill, a retired PennDOT employee. Bill’s been going to John’s place since Reagan was in office (if my math is correct). And, I can see why. The family owned restaurant serves a good breakfast at a fair price. The restaurant is situated close to the local college, but apparently the nearby students aren’t searching out the classic diner. Too bad, as they are missing out! I doubt anyone else around town can beat the quality of food at the prices John’s offers.
In retirement, Bill’s decided to grow his beard out. One of his grandchildren thinks he looks like Santa and frequently tests that hypothesis by tugging at his beard. I can see why he might be mistaken for Santa, as he’s a jolly fellow with a twinkle in his eye. Of course, he’s a bit more svelte than his plumper counterpart; but, perhaps he’s just sporting Santa’s summer body (Kind of like Tim Allen in Santa Clause)?
Bill really enjoyed his time at PennDOT, but now in retirement he says he is too busy for a full time job anymore. Part of the reason is that he’s too busy restoring vehicles. To show us what he’s done, he took us to his mountain retreat, where he has a couple of garages on a nice chunk of property. It’s a place for him to escape and pursue projects that interest him.
The first vehicle he showed us was his recently restored 1947 CJ-2A. It’s a beautiful jeep that Bill enjoys driving through the local mountains. It’s got an MD Juan body that needed quite a bit of reworking to fit correctly. He did a very nice job with it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
May be worth a look. Has an f-head.
“I’ve owned this Jeep for about 20 years. Older restoration. Runs and drives..Brakes work. .you can drive it home!
Scratches and surface rust but no dents or damage. As long as I’ve owned it, its been in a barn under cover.
I don’t believe its the original engine. ITS A F HEAD
Military Directional tires
Pioneer tools
2 speed hi-lo transfer case
says 66,000 miles
doesn’t have all the dash instruments
Still 24 volt system
original seats and covers
NO TOP
firm on price, no trades, don’t need help selling thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Has a few mods.
“Super condition Jeep… everything works 100%… restored a few years ago and never driven. Would make a super advertising vehicle! Don’t see these often. Unless they a distroyeded rotted pos…. this one is nice and ready to go have fun with!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(02/10/2018) This one has an unusual color scheme. Must have been used for some type of advertising. Sell incorrectly states that this is the “civilian version of the M38 U.S. Army Jeep”?
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-jeep-willys-cj-3b/6591873748.html
“Fun to drive 1953 CJ-3B. The is the civilian version of the M38 U.S. Army Jeep. This jeep has a new front disc brake conversion, so it stops great. New wheels and mud tires. New carburetor and electronic ignition for reliability. Seats have new covers and the vehicle has been vinyl wrapped, so the company’s logo can easily be removed. The electrical system has been upgraded from 6 volts to 12 volts. New headlamps and headlamp switch, and dash light. 3 speed manual transmission and transfer case. The F-134 engine has had the valves recently adjusted. The roll cage and front seat belts are there for safety. If you want a weekend cruiser, this is your vehicle. The original wheels and brakes are available. However, the original wheels will not fit over the disc brakes. Asking $6,800 based on $7,000 on Hagerty value of “Good”.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Has a running engine.
“Runs. moves. needs a battery. Great for parts or trail rider. NO TITLE .what you see in the pictures is what you get.”
Has an f-head.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6594573395.html
“PLEASE ONLY CALL AFTER 5 PM. DO NOT TEXT.
Selling my 1947 Willys Jeep. We have used it while riding with friends in side by sides. We don’t use it as much as we used to, and a fun ride like this deserves to see the trail more. This Jeep would also be a fun project to restore. Asking $4,500.
Title in hand
Runs great
Wench included
Solid tires
Seats moved back for a more comfortable ride
Reliable
Soft top and doors removable”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Project.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-cj-2a/6592175749.html
“A restoration project. I have most of the Jeep engine but no head.
Bill of sale only no titles don’t even ask. Pics available.”
Bryan’s got a variety of parts for sale. Contact him via the G503 FB page or Call or text: six 0 1 – 3 nine 8 – seven 4 three 3 …
I have many Willys Jeep parts.
( no restored jeeps for sale at this time )
Axles front 75-300
Axles rear $50-200
Restored CJ2A Frame $600
Willys CJ5, CJ3A,CJ2A frames $150-600
Willys Jeep windshields $150-300
Willys hard tops CJ5(complete) or CJ3A $100-350
Willys engines $80-1200
Willys transmissions $150-950
1950 CJ3A $1150
1940s Ford GPW mixed CJ2A mostly complete $1000
Willys extend-a-bed $400
Willys Jeep trailers $800-1200
CJ2A original hitch $100-175
Carter WO carburetor rebuilt $280 $80 core
M38A1 original rebuilt Carter YS carburetor $300
CJ5 early frame in good shape $200
CJ5 Jeep $500 missing grill and tailgate rough
Willys CJ3A body tub $150
Willys CJ2A body tubs $100-250
Jeep hoods $150-200
Jeep fenders $50-175
I may have a grill or two from a CJ2A. $175
M37 truck wheels $50ea
M38 grill $200
I have many WWII Jeep parts ford GPW and Willys MB. I may be willing to sell some, but it would have to be the right offers. I build them for a living and know their values. I’ve sold and traded 1000s of parts over the last 15 years and have gained quite a bit of knowledge on the prices and values. The prices are going to be “I Don’t want to sell it” prices for WWII stuff.
I have tons of random parts from big to small.
I also offer services: I rebuild the 134L or 134F Willys Jeep engines, the T90 transmissions, Dana 18 transfer cases, front and rear axles, full brake replacements, steering gear boxes and any parts.
I have restored many of these jeeps and have owned near 200 jeeps, meaning if you have any military truck or Jeep parts for trade I may be interested! I’m also interested in dodge Cummins trucks.
“Willow jeep” is a new one. Probably an quto-correct error.
https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/d/1953-willow-jeep/6595621126.html
“1953 willow jeep. Needs work.
New $200 battery,New fuel pump, New starter.”
Has body parts, hardtop parts, and others.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/parts-for-1947-willies-jeep/6583975181.html
May have a Koenig hardtop. Could be a parts jeep.
<– Day 21 – Sat. May 19th: Mr. Infamous | Day 23 – Mon. May 21st: From Summer Santa to the Police Academy –>
Sunday’s drive from Aurora to Harrisburg
Day 22: I’m hoping to have some regular updates for Tuesday morning …
We said our goodbyes on Sunday and drove from Aurora, Ohio, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We’ve got a tentative schedule that depends on whether a few folks have time to meet with us. So, as always the situation is fluid.
We know for sure that we will be going to the Hershey’s Chocolate World on Tuesday morning and the Crayola Experience on Wednesday morning. Wednesday/Thursday nights we will be staying with a cousin in downtown Philadelphia. Friday we hope to be driving down through Delaware. Memorial Weekend will be in Richmond, Virginia.
Tentative schedule from Monday May 21st through Monday May 28th
This is the tentative schedule for after Memorial Day Weekend. Stops include potentially a couple readers, a couple stops at Alaska Or Rust Crew homes, Route 66 Hall of Fame, a few Route 66 places, Will Rogers museum, Dorothy’s House in Kansas, Monument Rocks. We think we’ll be back home June 6th.
From Monument Rocks, we’ll take I-70, then cut up to Salt Lake, then home.
<– Day 21 – Sat. May 19th: Mr. Infamous | Day 23 – Mon. May 21st: From Summer Santa to the Police Academy –>
This hub cover hubhu was posted to Facebook. It looks familiar, but I can’t place it. Anyone recognize it?
2017 ALASKA OR RUST TRIP MENU:
<– Post Trip Items: Alaska Or Rust!! 2107 …. The Book –> | Post Alaska Or Rust Item: FCA Brazil’s Video of Hugo Vidal –>
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<– Day 20 – Friday May 18th: Reunion Day 1 | Day 22 – Sunday May 20th: Hittin’ The Road –>
UPDATE: This almost-one-year anniversary was the final event of the Alaska Or Rust Crew.
About half the Alaska Or Rust Crew. There were drinks and plenty of laughs on Saturday night.
Day 21: Saturday started at 5am and went to 1am Sunday morning. It was great to meet so many fans of my wife (I think she’s more popular than I am) and, of course, fans of eWillys. I appreciate everyone’s support, including the purchase of the shirts, books, stickers and posters. I nearly sold out of everything, so that helped cushion Day 1’s purse theft. Much appreciated! Here are some photos that Ann took (as I had no time):
<– Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet … | Day 21 – Saturday May 19th: Mr. Infamous –>
UPDATE: Site was down for a while earlier today. The squirrels that power the state-of-the art server went on strike for more peanuts. We tossed in some salted ones and everything is back to normal.
Stacy, Russ and I chatting about Alaska Or Rust.
Day 20: Friday was the first day of the reunion. The expect rain didn’t show. It was busier than expected. It was great to meet so many readers! On Saturday, the rain is expected in the afternoon, but hopefully that stays away again. Late Friday evening, some of the Alaska Or Rust gang hung out under our awning. Naturally the conversation digressed from plutonium and radium issues to corncobs, butter and body parts. Alcohol may have played a part in that. We sure did laugh.
Here are some photos from earlier in the day:
<– Day 18 – Wed. May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora | Day 20 – Friday May 18th: Reunion Day 1 –>
Day 19th: We’ve picked up some cool things along the way on our trip, some of which we’ve added to the decor of our room. We’ll add some more before this weekend is over.
Ann spent much of the day stuffing Spring Willys Reunion participant bags with various freebies with Bob’s wife Mindy.
Bob and I snuck away in his CJ-3B to go visit the local Jeep dealership. On our way this car drove past us, then thought he’d show off his muscle. His ability to outrun an-f-head power jeep with a hydraulic lift was impressive, lol.
We were going to the dealership, because Bob thought he was picking up a few give-away items for the raffle, but it turned out his contact was gone today. However, Josh and some of the other guys were excited to see a vintage dually jeep outside.
<– Day 17 – Tues. May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware | Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet … –>
Day 18: Not much to report. I spent Wednesday morning working on the presentation, then we drove to the Bertram Inn & Conference Center in Aurora, Ohio, which is larger than anticipated and very nice.
We knew we were in the right place when we spotted Bob Christy’s CJ-3B:
For the first time since we left Pasco, we unloaded much of the jeep in preparation for the Spring Willys Jeep Reunion this weekend. We enjoyed some fish tacos for dinner with Bob and Mindy Christy and caught up with them. I can’t believe it’s been five years since we’d seen each other in person!
After dinner, we finished off the evening by doing our laundry. Yep, an exciting day!
On Thursday I’ll be polishing up the presentation. We expect a lot of people to be rolling into the complex today in preparation for tomorrow.
<– Day 17 – Tues. May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware | Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet … –>