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Day 20 – Friday May 18th: Reunion Day 1

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<– 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.

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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:

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Day 19 – Thursday May 17th: No Rain Yet ….

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<– 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.

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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.

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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.

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Day 18 – Wednesday May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora

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<– 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.

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We knew we were in the right place when we spotted Bob Christy’s CJ-3B:

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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 … –>

 
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Roberto’s CJ-3A Illustration

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Roberto shared this CJ-3A illustration inspired by a Four Wheeler Magazine photo:

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3 MB Engines, 1 GPW Engine, 2 Bantam Trailers Waynesville, OH

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Roger Martin has some stuff he’s like to sell. It’s best to contact him via phone: 937-477-5270.

  • The red engine came out of a Chris-Craft boat and marine setup it’s an MB engine.
  • There’s a gpw engine rebuild plate with the rods in the mains are turned down, too.
  • I got a couple more civilian engines one more MB engine in there so I guess I got 3 MB engines one gpw engine.
  • I have two bantam trailers I took a picture of one of them and then I have the carry-all trailer its built in Chicago
  • I got transmissions, transfer cases, and all kinds of miscellaneous Jeep parts in that trailer.

Here are some pics. The MB Marine engine:

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1944 MB Engine:

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MB Engine:
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GPW Engine:

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1943 MB & Many Parts Windsor, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200.

Tim’s selling this large lot of parts with a jeep.

“1943 Willys MB Jeep. Rough shape but can be saved. Transferable registration. I believe the motor was rebuilt but cannot guarantee that so you should consider as needing restoration. Along with the Jeep is a lifetime collection of Jeep parts. Fully assembled motor out of a generator. 6 other blocks including a GPW. Cranks, lights, seats, hoods, jerry cans, electric parts, carbs, unchecked tires, grilles, radiators, new seat covers, intake and exhaust manifolds, wheels, windshields, etc…look closely at the pictures. There may be something special in here. I do not know Jeeps that well. Most stuff appears good. Some stuff is not. First $6200 cash takes it all. Bring strong friends and a big trailer. Will not separate”

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Day 17 – Tuesday May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware

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<– Day 16 – Monday May 14th: Drive Them Jeeps! | Day 18 – Wed. May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora –>

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This is a real let down after driving jeeps yesterday! But, it is my first Amish buggy!

Day 17: We had another short drive today, going from Columbus to Macedonia, Ohio.

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On Tuesday we drove from Columbus to Macedonia, Ohio.

I spent the morning working on my presentation, so we only did a few things today. Our principle goal was to head to Ann’s Aunt near Cleveland for a visit. But, on the way, we decided to visit two cool spots.

The first was Grandpa’s Cheesebarn and Sweeties Chocolates near Ashland, Ohio. Ann loves this place, so in 2013 we stopped here, but it was closed. This time it was open. She tells me that “Grandpa” still works the store, or was there the last time she and her mother visited in 2015.

Though we saw no sign of Grandpa, we did get to sample all kinds of cheeses and other items. Sure, most of the items you can get elsewhere at slightly lower prices, but by the time we sampled everything, we didn’t have to eat lunch. So, it was cost effective for us. We only bought 4 cheeses and some fermented eggs in beets.

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Father Thomas Asher Needs Some M-38A1 Parts

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Father Thomas Asher expressed an interesting in sharing some history as part of a retreat near Los Gatos, California, this summer. You can read a short bio on him here.

He was most interested in finding one or more folks to bring their jeeps to the retreat and share some history with the kids, but it’s proven difficult to find help. So, he bought an M-38A1, but it needs some parts. He’s got shipping arranged out of Dallas (he grew up there), but if anyone has some parts and can help him out, he’d appreciate it. You can call him at 408-455-1720

I was hoping someone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area might have some of the things just to keep shipping costs down. Bob at 820 Jeep Service got us a few things but wasn’t sure if there was
someone else in this area. The things I would like to find fairly soon are all available on line I
just wanted to make sure someone didn’t have these things laying around that I could pick up for a better price.

Thanks for your help,
Thomas Asher

Shipping address:
820 Jeep Service 
7800 Randle Dr.
Fort Worth, TX
76180

Here are some items I need:

  • Military Footman loops
  • Bow mounting hardware, side plates (4), thumb screws and straps – I
    don’t need the bracket that holds the bows in the up in position.
  • Seat driver, all parts including cover
  • Seat passenger, all parts except frame including cover
  • Black out Light with Guard for front fender
  • Mirror inside center of windshield
  • Clevis, 2x front with pins
  • Clevis, 2x rear with pins
  • Water bucket, canvas for on back of fuel can
  • Speedometer cable or just the end repaired? Our speedometer cable tip is
    worn to a point.
  • Stencil kit
  • Shovel
 
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1955 M-38A1 Elk Grove, CA $6500

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Looks good for the price.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/authentic-military-jeep/6588265030.html

“1955 M38 A-1 Military jeep, 4 Cylinder, heavy canvas top and light weight summer top, turn out hubs on front wheels to go 4-wheel drive, green. Great for messing around off road or around town. Authentic military grade vehicle.”

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1960 Truck & Trailer Ridgefield, WA $11,500

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Appears in good shape. Might need master cylinder work.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/willys-1960-pu/6588674106.html

“Has under 65k original miles. Runs very well,price includes the trailer. Was repainted original colors. Brake master cylinder starting to leak.”

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1947 CJ-2A Sacramento, CA $7500

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May have some Free-Lock hubs.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6588292352.html

“Jeep Willys
1947
New Gas Tank
Runs fine
New Tires 2 military grade
New electrical wiring
new carburetor”

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Meyer CJ-5 Hardtop Cheney, WA $350

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $350

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-cj-5-hardtop/6734394247.html

“Hard top is on a 1960 CJ-5. Will fit 1955-1975 CJ-5’s. All glass is in good shape. As you can see the back part is bent but can be easily pushed back out. Not perfects but everything is there”

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Day 16 – Monday May 14th: Drive Them Jeeps!

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<– Day 15 – Sunday May 13th: Great Scott, Another Jungle Jims? | Day 17 – Tuesday May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware –>

Thanks to Rick and Paulette for letting us take their Jeepster for a spin!

Thanks to Rick and Paulette for letting us take their Jeepster for a spin!

Day 16: Monday we drove from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio, via Roger and then Rick and Paulette’s places.

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Monday’s trip took us from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio.

The first step towards facing your problem is admitting you have a problem. Yes, I have a problem. I have Jungle-Jim-itus. After saying our goodbyes to Scott, our first stop of the day was at Jungle Jims (just happened to be on our way, sort of). Our goal was to explore the gluten free aisle, then check out the coffee aisle. We were fairly well-behaved and managed to leave with only a few items.

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When you need a map for a grocery store, you know you are in a big one!

Our second stop of the day was at Roger Martin’s house, where he plans on holding another Southwest Ohio FC gathering this summer. Since we won’t be around for that event, I got to have some early hands on FC fun. Roger’s been working on a green and gray FC-170. It runs great, but needs some more body work. He pulled it out of the garage and let me drive it around his property. I liked that it didn’t have a windshield!

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Willys Jeep Rally is June 1-2 2018

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The 2018 Willys Rally at Hueston Woods in College Corner, Ohio, takes place this June 1-2. Learn more here: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com

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1946 CJ-2A Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Need additional pics.

“Great condition, rebuilt engine, new brakes, runs great. Phone calls only”

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1964 CJ-5 Trencher Buffalo, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

Seller believes it to be a Tux Park.

“For sale I have I believe a 1964 willys cj5 tuxedo park with 15000 original mileage. This was purchased from the original owner. I had this running a couple years ago it ran great the dauntless v6 ran great and it drove good. The trencher worked just as it should. It is equipped with a half cab that is in great shape. There is some small spots of surface rust here or there but it Is rock solid no rot. The trencher has been on since day one I have the tailgate that was removed to install it. Along with the jeep I have a ton of spare trencher parts there is almost enough to build a second trencher minus the boom. I have no clue what this is worth I don’t want to give it away if interested message me and we can talk.”

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1947 CJ-2A Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $2999.

This could be a good price.

“Willys Jeep for sale runs great mostly orginal.”

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1950 CJ-3A Red Lodge, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $2400.

(08/16/2017) Engine needs some work. Appears to have a Koenig top.

“This jeep has a full Koenig cab. The engine needs an overhaul including valve and ring jobs. The clutch has less than 50 miles on it.
The total miles on the Jeep is about 44,000.”

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1972 CJ-5 Pine City, NY $720 or BO

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There seems to be value here. It runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1782937638430758

“NO TITLE. Bought to plow my driveway. Has V8 engine. Plow works, hydraulic lift and angle. Runs and moves, can’t stop, needs brakes. Taking best offer”

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1947 CJ-2A Modesto, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7950.

“Restored 1947 Willy’s CJ2A. Original 134L motor, new marine vinyl upholstery, original heater, new military tires, gas cans, 2 tops, plus many extra parts. Drivetain fully gone through, cleaned and painted.
Perfect for deer hunting, includes gun rack and full bed”

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1951 CJ-3A & Trailer Cleveland, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500. The price includes a Bantam trailer.

(08/20/2017) Passenger seat isn’t installed. Appears worth a look.

“Currently does not run. I think it’s a carb problem. The engine is getting fuel spark and air so I assume it’s a mixture problem. Other then that when it does run, it’s good. Purrs like a kitten. 4×4 works. I’ve never had it off road. Well if you call being on some grass off road, then it has been. The tub looks good. It’s not really that great. It’s been patched… poorly. I got it to drive around and maybe fix later. I can’t afford to do that so it’s for sale.”

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Year? CJ-3B Fredericksburg, TX $3000

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Could be value here.

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/barn-find-flat-fender-cj3b/6588840541.html

“For sale is a 196X??? CJ3B Flat Fender Willys jeep barn find. It appears to be complete. Motor has started and ran using an external fuel source. This would be a fun summer project. Will need body work, and paint has since faded. A trailer will be required to move this thing, and I can deliver for a negotiated fee. Has brand new super-swampers and a ramsey winch. ! Jeep includes keys, and title as soon as I can locate it.”

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1947 CJ-2A & 1957 CJ-5 Clearville, PA Make Offer

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454169055011501

“I have 3 Jeeps for sale they all are very rusty , one is a 1947 Willy’s the other is a 1957 , and the other is a mail Jeep no titles , no they don’t run, make me an offer on all three of them”

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1950 CJ-3A Gallup, NM $1700

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Has Warn OD.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj3a/6587605836.html

“Engine ford 302 v8 need to be ensambles I have all parts only no have tires and wheels”

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1951 CJ-3A Floresville, TX $2200

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200.

(1/29/2018) Doesn’t run at the moment.

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep/6587048276.html

“Purchased last year to be restored but just don’t have the time. New starter installed. Original color was green but has been painted blue. Does have aftermarket power steering. Tires fairly good shape. Has tow bar installed. Has original doors but needs to be refurnished. Does turn over but fuel system and ignition needs to be redone.”

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