A potential buyer was looking for some feedback on this one. I’ve sent them mine. My biggest issue was those front frame rails. they’ve been extensively patched.

“Here is a nice Jeep from World War 2. GPW engine, T90 transmission, with original front/rear axles. Nice straight body, but to be honest, unsure if original or reproduction?? All the holes on the tub have been welded up, which reproductions come un-drilled if I am correct?? Has 5 combats with new tires, tubes, and flaps. REAL NICE Jeep for the money. DoIRM, so don’t offer me anything less, as the answer is NO. Thanks and Hope you all have a Happy New Year. Have a M100 trailer for additional money if interested??
I will throw in the side/corner handles, the bumperettes, the gas carrier, spare tire carrier with spare and tire,”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5941268109.html

Thanks to Colin for taking these photos of these jeeps at the 2017 Barrett Jackson auction.

Willys Truck:

This one was in the Kaiser Willys 2016 Calendar. Colin reports the owner says there is over 100 grand in it!

1950 Jeepster:

The 50 Jeepster is a nice car with an older restoration, F-4 cylinder without overdrive.

1953 Kaiser Willys Aero:

The Willys Aero is a 53 with F-head 6 and overdrive. This sold for $13,500.

1950 Wagon:

A couple years ago I set up a twitter account, only to find out that someone named eWilly Santos. She acquired the eWillys twitter name before I did. So, I named it something slightly different.

Yesterday, I got back on to see if she still was using her account. She doesn’t, but hasn’t deleted it yet (I’ve sent her a tweet asking if I can use it). However, I also realized that folks were trying to give the site credit using @eWillys, but not knowing I didn’t have access to that account. So, I updated the name to @RealeWillys for the time being.

So, if you want to give eWillys credit on twitter, use the handle @RealeWillys

Thanks!

Ann and I had a movie marathon last night, so no updates until Sunday.

Ted’s still got these parts for sale.

1. Capstan Winch http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/5933768876.html
2. Three-Point Farming implements: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/5933724150.html
3. PTO Governors: http://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/5933724642.html
4. NACO tail lights: http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/5933725153.html

Last night went late, so no updates today. Saturday will be the last set of updates for the year!

Just a few updates today.

No prices listed. Sounds like there may be more than just these two jeeps.

“Lots of old Willys jeep parts. Frame, axles, wheels, body make offer you remove… enough to build at least one 1946 CJ2a”

http://fayar.craigslist.org/pts/5868614705.html

UPDATE: Ann was in quite a bit of pain last night. The pain was so intense that she could barely talk. After an hour or so at the VA’s ER, the doc was able to alleviate the sharp pains she felt in Ann’s head and left eye, but they could not locate the source of the problem. A CT scan revealed nothing. 

We returned home this evening. The pain is much less (she is joking around), but she still can’t sit up for long without nausea (I made her a big bed in the back of the jeep). So, we will see how things progress …

– Dave

Just a few updates today. We are at the hospital in Seattle and coverage is spotty. Ann has an issue and we are trying to figure out what is happening.

Bill forwarded this ad.

“1945 body ,fenders ,grill. ,hood, windshield frame and glass, both front seats ,glove box door and both rear storage doors, and steering wheel for sale $1500 obo.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5819741729.html

I spent yesterday sick in bed. That was good for watching some football, but no good for updates (nor did I check any email). There should be updates Tuesday morning.

We are heading to Baton Rouge on an unexpected adventure. More on our adventure tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I found this at a nearby Buc-ees.

…. I managed to schedule this morning’s update on the wrong date. And, it was just the simple update below:

We had a very slow start yesterday for reasons that shall remain in confidence due to the sensitive nature of the person who slowly got ready, delaying our departure, and who was not Ann nor I. The slow departure kept us from spending as much time as we’d hoped in downtown Fort Worth. More on that tomorrow.

Later on in the day, the two fast morning-dressers went out on their own and had a lovely afternoon meeting with Jesse and Andrea Ybarra, then a wonderful dinner with my niece, who is feeling the affects of being away from home as a Freshman in college. Our timing with her couldn’t have been better.

When we returned to the motorhome, I received an email that may lead to an incredible jeep-related opportunity, which could change our travel plans slightly. I’ll know more later today.

However, right now (that would be late Monday evening) I’m exhausted, so this is the only post for Tuesday morning. Stayed tuned …. I will post Tuesday afternoon if our travel plans change.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

The body looks rough.

“1953 Willys CJ 3B 4cyl F head. First year of the high hood. Body rusty the rest in fair shape. Frame and gears good and engine turns by hand. I have too many projects letting this one go.”

And this cute, fuzzy, tarantula, that was resting outside the guest house where Ann and I are staying.

For the past couple of days we’ve been having some good family fun at Ann’s uncles place. They have about 10 acres of flat desert that’s relatively uninteresting during the day, unless you have an ATV to explore the area, but at night comes alive with all types of creatures. Never a dull moment here!

It’s not a jeep, but Ann and I had fun racing around in this thing.

Ann driving her aunt. I think my wife is ready for some jeep racing. She was driving that ATV fast!

Ann’s cousin Shelby found two things near the border of the property yesterday. A basketball and, of all things, a jeep grille, leftover from some mysterious plastic jeep. I can’t imagine why, but they thought I should have the grille. I guess it’s going up on my office wall somewhere.

Here are a few of the creatures we found at night:

Scorpion

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Ann will be heading for Spokane this morning and I won’t see her again until Sunday. So, I thought it best to spend time with her :-). Then, on Monday, we’ll be heading together for Billings to meet Robin for the first time, see his jeep collection, and then meet with Lloyd to pick up my new/old DJ-3A! Many thanks to Robin for running up to inspect the jeep (and my apologies for causing him to buy a  Jeep Wagon from Lloyd).

Eric Kalamaja is helping raise funds to bring “Band of Brothers” back to Camp Toccoa, Mt Currahee. He’s setup a gofundme account to help cover their travel expenses.

If you are interested and want to learn more, go here: https://www.gofundme.com/2e665wc4

Glenn found this rare Swedish vehicle. Looks in good shape.

“1967 Volvo Laplander
L3314 HT

RARE SWEDISH MILITARY / RESCUE VEHICLE!!

Includes Custom Built Matching Trailer
& Plow
Dual Shaft PTO with
Monstrous Winch / Pulley System

Original Owners Manual
All Original B-18A Drive-Line
ONLY 68,235 KILOMETERS
(42,399 Miles)

$3,000 In Recent Upgrades / Repairs & Maintenance
Previous Owner’s Daily Driver
Vin # 002505
Type: L 3314 HT
Chassis # 2542

Built In: Goteborg, Sweden
MAKE AN OFFER!!”

http://butte.craigslist.org/cto/5702056531.html