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“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 –>
2018 EAST COAST TRIP MENU
<– 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 … –>
Roberto shared this CJ-3A illustration inspired by a Four Wheeler Magazine photo:
Roger Martin has some stuff he’s like to sell. It’s best to contact him via phone: 937-477-5270.
Here are some pics. The MB Marine engine:
1944 MB Engine:
GPW Engine:
One of the Trailers:
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”
<– Day 16 – Monday May 14th: Drive Them Jeeps! | Day 18 – Wed. May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora –>
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.
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.
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:
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.”
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.”
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”
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”
<– 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!
Day 16: Monday we drove from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio, via Roger and then Rick and Paulette’s places.
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.
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!
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
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Need additional pics.
“Great condition, rebuilt engine, new brakes, runs great. Phone calls only”
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.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $2999.
This could be a good price.
“Willys Jeep for sale runs great mostly orginal.”
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.”
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”
