Event Research Archives
Toledo Jeep Fest is This Weekend
Thanks to Roger Martin, we have some early pics from the Toledo Jeep Fest. It is happening this weekend. You can see his FC with the Ottawa Factory Mounted Backhoe on it. He had to work hard to get it ready for this weekend’s event.
We’ll start with Bob Christy’s CJ-3B, which he posted to Facebook (thanks Bob!):
Here are Roger’s pics:
L-Heads
- Engine and block Southern VT $300: https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-motors/6637651885.html
- Rebuilt M-38 engine (RMC) in generator Colchester, VT $600: https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-4-cylinder-military/6662074781.html
- CJ-2A Engine Rochester, NY $650: https://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-motor/6625843849.html
- Engine (L or F?) in Welder Brockport, NY $500: https://rochester.craigslist.org/hvo/d/hobart-welder-with-willys/6638180840.html
Photos From the 2018 FC Gathering in Ohio
Roger Martin shared pics from his FC event last weekend. it sounds like everyone had a good time.
SW Ohio Jeep FC Gathering & Swap Meet in Waynesville
This weekend is Roger’s FC Gathering In Waynesville, Ohio.
Call him anytime at 937-477-5270 or email: rogerjm55@gmail.com
His address is: Roger Martin
1905 Roxanna New Burlington Road
Waynesville, Oh 4506
There is plenty of room for trucks, trailers, and RV’s (no RV hook-ups). There is an RV Campground and one-room cabins about a mile away.
These are the nearest places to stay:
-Frontier Campground. Waynesville, OH 45068 937-488-1127
-Creekwood Motel of Waynesville 513-897-1000
-Ramada Inn Xenia 937-372-9921
Bring your FC’s and FJ Step Vans, whether they’re cleaned or still have on their “work clothes” right out of the field. Let’s see what you have…running or not. Bring your extra parts for sale or trade. It would be nice to see photos of your project, in progress or completed.
Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collector Rally This Weekend
Tim wanted us to know that the Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collector Rally is happening this weekend in Weare, NH. The show features vendors with jeep parts and military surplus, etc. along with a wide variety of very interesting military vehicles both old and new, including a number of beautiful jeeps, WWII-Vietnam. The show is open to the public Friday and Saturday, 7/27 & 7/28.
Learn more here: http://mvmvc.org/weare-rally/
Pics from the Pennsylvania All Breeds Jeep Show
Don shared these pics from this weekend’s all breeds jeep show in York, Pennsylvania. Apparently, it poured on Saturday; Sunday, when these pics were taken, was much nicer.
23rd Fall Willys Reunion Sept 7&8 in Fulton, MO
Art shared this announcement regarding this year’s Fall Willys reunion in Fulton, Missouri, at the Auto World Museum.
“This is our 23rd year of the Reunion, and it is open to the public, and all makes, models, and years of Jeep are welcome. If you register for the Reunion, entrance to the Auto World Museum is free. We hold a wonderful banquet on Saturday evening with door and raffle prizes. There are also vendors attending to sell new and used Jeep parts. There is also the Off-road trail rides.”
2018 Willys America Open House
This past weekend was the 2018 Willys America Open House. Thanks to Paul Barry for hosting and for Scramboleer Dan for posting photos and reports at the Old Willys Forum. You can see all the photos here (you must be logged in to see most of the photos). I’ve posted a few pics below.
Jeep at the 2018 Bad Sachsa Schützenfest
A distant relative of mine was vacationing in Bad Sachsa, Germany, when he spotted this jeep. They city has an annual Schützenfest that includes a parade.
It looks like the same jeep was in the 2017 parade.
Vintage Jeep Gather Sept 7-9, Windham, VT
The Vintage Jeep Gathering at Petes Camp is a very casual event. Camping , on site trails, and daily tours of the local trails and back dirt roads. Come join us for a weekend of old Jeeps, great people, camp fires, and more. Check our website for event information, and updates.
2018 Willys America Open House and BBQ
Willys America’s open house is this coming weekend (Saturday July 14th 10am to 4pm). Dan Bowermaster will be leading the caravan from San Francisco to the event in Cazadero. I *thought* I’d be attending it this year with Ann and my daughter Kasia (who is completing an internship in Walnut Creek this summer), but complications forced me to put it off again this year.
The Event: http://willysamerica.com/events/index.html
Caravan Information: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?13902-2018-caravan-to-Willys-America-Open-House-Saturday-July-14-2018
2018 Southwest Ohio FC Gathering July 27-29
Just ONE month until the “Ohio Gathering” at Roger Martin’s Place near Waynesville, Ohio. It is scheduled for July 27, 28, 29 with the main day on Saturday.
Call him anytime at 937-477-5270 or email: rogerjm55@gmail.com
His address is: Roger Martin
1905 Roxanna New Burlington Road
Waynesville, Oh 4506
There is plenty of room for trucks, trailers, and RV’s (no RV hook-ups). There is an RV Campground and one-room cabins about a mile away.
These are the nearest places to stay:
-Frontier Campground. Waynesville, OH 45068 937-488-1127
-Creekwood Motel of Waynesville 513-897-1000
-Ramada Inn Xenia 937-372-9921
Bring your FC’s and FJ Step Vans, whether they’re cleaned or still have on their “work clothes” right out of the field. Let’s see what you have…running or not. Bring your extra parts for sale or trade. It would be nice to see photos of your project, in progress or completed.
Also,: This year you’ll be able to see Roger’s “new” 1960 FC-170 with an Ottawa Backhoe.
All Breed Jeep Swap Meet Sat. June 30th Kingston, GA
I spotted this on Craigslist.
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-parts-all-models-nw/6613167915.html
“Open to all!!! If it has a Jeep brand on it, it’s welcome!
We will still have our CJ only Swap meet & shows last Saturday of March & September”
2nd Annual Flatties at the Field Red Hook, NY
Saturday June 16th (yes, this Saturday) is the 2nd Annual Flatties at the Field.
“2nd Annual Flatties at the Field!! Antique jeep & Military vehicle show at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodome,Red Hook NY. This Saturday June 16, 2018.
1940 to 1986 jeep, willys, military and civilian.”
More Pics from the 2018 Willys Rally
Photos from the 2018 Great Willys Picnic
Rick shared photos of this year’s wet and rainy Great Willys Picnic. I’ve added a few pics from Bill Reiss, too. Bill captured the rain pretty well during the morning caravan to the event.
Here are Rick’s photos:
Derek’s Look at the 2018 Willys Reunion
I happily did very little on Tuesday, so just this one post for Wednesday. On Wednesday, we drive home. On Thursday, I’ll provide a look back on our trip.
In the mean time, Derek wrote a three page article about his time at the Willys Reunion. You can read it all here:
The 2018 Willys Overland Rally in Moab
The Willys Overland Rally 2018 in Moab this year was successful again. According David, “The Willys event in Moab went very well. Over 110 people and almost 50 Willys jeeps of various types. People came from Utah, Montana, Arizona, Colorado, California, Idaho, and others I can’t remember. Some big bucks beautiful restorations and some low bucks leaky originals ! Red Cliffs Lodge is a great place for an event like this although approx. 20 miles outside of Moab. Trail ride was mild but fun and scenic. Had a fun and challenging rocky hill some of us tried. Jp magazine was there and will have an article later this year.”
View all the photos here: http://www.willysrally.com/gallery18/gallery18.php
Great Willys Picnic & Bantam Festival This Weekened
It’s a busy weekend for jeeps in Pennsylvania this weekend. Have fun all!
The Great Willys Picnic will be held Sunday, June 10th:
The Bantam Jeep Festival will be held June 8-10:
Saturday at the Willys Rally
Chris, Patrick, and Roger all shared photos from the Willys Rally on Saturday. Here’s a compilation of their photos:
Willys Jeep Rally is June 1-2 2018
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
Willys Reunion Schedule
This weekend is the Midwest Willys Reunion. The weather shouldn’t be too hot, but there may be some scattered thunderstorms. Here’s a schedule of events.
Pilsen 2018 Liberation Festival
John pointed out that In a couple days the town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic will be celebrating its “Liberation Festival”. There’s a great photo on the front page from a previous year’s parade.
Read all about it here. http://slavnostisvobody.cz/en/
Here’s some footage from 1945 of Pilsen:
And a few more links thanks to John:
- 70th liberation celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toG_WswIrdQ
- Another 70th video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toG_WswIrdQ
- Laying of wreaths at Thank You Monument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYb8wbYv9cs
Saturday @ the 2018 FC Roundup in Phoenix
I couldn’t attend this year’s FC Roundup, but Joe-in-Mesa filled in and snapped some pics for us. Thanks Joe!