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2020 FC-Round Up Cancelled

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Jesse and Andrea made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s FC Round Up due to COVID-19. I believe it the right decision, not because I feared becoming ill, but because I have two health-compromised living with me, so I must be vigilant about not bringing it home. Because iof that, I was about to contact them and explain that I could not attend, which was especially hard because I was going to attend with my son.

 
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Update to the Commenting System

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Going forward, at least for the time being, comments made by readers who have not already had a comment approved, will require my approval to publish a comment. (basically, new posters will need their first comment approved). I’m hoping this reduces spam comments.

 
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No Updates Tuesday

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We made it home at 5pm on Monday. There were frequent stops, as Ms. Page came equipped with a ‘starter’ bladder, which is pretty small. However, to her credit, she never peed in the jeep. So, kudos to her.

On our drive through Montana we saw several feral jeeps along the highway in varying conditions. I also ran across a mid 1950s wagon in downtown Bozeman, kitty corner from the https://www.facebook.com/LaPaBozeman/ (which was very good). However, we were in a rush and the weather was snowy and cold through much of Montana, so I did not get any pics of them.

Everything should be back to normal Wednesday morning.

 
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Just a Couple Updates for Thursday

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Just a couple updates for Thursday.

I’ve been completing the set up of my 6 year old new-to-me MacBook Pro 15″ laptop computer, so that distracted me from updates yesterday. My 8 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop encountered screen problems after three years of use (I bought it NOS in 2016 as a backup … the failing screen is a known issue, but I’m past the warranty), so I had to return to my 10 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop, which is still doing pretty well (except for a stiff touch pad and just a tad slow), until I could get my new-to-me laptop up and running. Now, I can turn to fixing my 8 year old laptop for a backup computer.

 
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Just a Few Monday Updates

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We spent part of Sunday down in Walla Walla, looking at a few houses, eating gourmet gas station food at Andrae’s Kitchen, grabbing some bakery goodies at the Walla Walla Bread Company, and checking out the flooding that rocked the area last week. So, just a few updates related to the 1956 brochures for Monday.

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https://www.andraeskitchen.com/

 
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Just a Few Updates for Monday

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Just a few updates today.

 
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No Regular Updates Saturday

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Not updates today. Updates will resume on Sunday.

 
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Brian Hainer’s Lubrication Video

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Brian Hainer and Matt Hovey assembled this tutorial video on lubricants, with a focus on Willys Vehicles.

 
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1974 DJ-5 Powell Butte, OR $1800

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If it runs, it’s likely a good price. No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/808128536275012/

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1946 CJ-2A Tishomingo, OK $1600

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Has a substantial hood bump and a body reskinned in diamond plate.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2521514398129385/

“1946 Willys Jeep New Motor 4 cylinder F Head, New tires, transmission and transfer case need to be rebuilt. Clear title. Any additional questions feel free to ask”

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Posts Delayed until Monday

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UPDATE: I *think* I’ve found a workaround solution, as my main laptop is working once again. If you have 2011 Mac and have vertical lines (as seen below), you likely have a video card problem (aka the AMD graphics chip has failed). There’s a software strategy for working around that which you can find here.

I didn’t get much done yesterday, due to technical difficulties, so updates delayed until Monday. I spent a good deal of time replacing the motherboard on my main laptop, only to find out that the motherboard wasn’t the problem. Sigh. At least I have my 10 year old laptop still (and it still works pretty good).

It appears I will have to use a software hack to make the computer work properly again. So, that’s Sunday’s task….

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Not good! I may end up purchasing another laptop. We’ll see how things go….

 

 
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Just a Few Updates for Saturday

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Just a few updates for Saturday. Updates resume Sunday.

 
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Email Account update

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UPDATE: Well, I spoke to soon. It’s acting goofy again. Continue sending messages to d@deilers.com. Thanks!

Well, it seems my d @ ewillys.com account is working once more. A hurried look through unread emails suggests that quite a few folks are awaiting responses. I only have 6000 messages to get through, so please be patient.

 
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Just A Few Updates For Thursday

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Just a Few Updates for Thursday. You see, I got so busy puzzling with Ann that I forgot to do the rest of the post. It’s a good way to start the year!

 
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Just a Few Updates Today

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Ann’s mom is in the hospital and, likely, doesn’t have too long to live, so updates might be hit & miss for the next few days.

 
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No Updates Monday

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No updates Monday; updates resume Tuesday morning. There will be updates on Christmas Day so folks with new digital toys can test them out using eWillys 🙂

 
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Year? CJ-2A? Canisteo, NY $23,995

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This is a good example of a CJ-2A chassis with a replacement body that’s being mistakenly sold as a “military jeep”.

https://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/d/canisteo-1945-willys-m38/7041418930.html

“Let’s go play Army! I have a military issue 1946 M38 Willys jeep for sale. It has been fully restored and has military issue tires, not reproductions. You can be General Patton. Eisenhower, or Radar O Riley; live your fantasy! Starts, runs, and drives perfect. Come see and test drive. $23,995 OBO.”

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1946 Delivery Sedan Beatrice, NE **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6900.

Runs and drives.

“One of its kind, 1946 Jeep Willys Overland wagon. 4 cyl. New tires and other parts that needed replaced. 67718 original miles. Runs and drives. Pretty good shape. No title. Asking $6900 obo”

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Just a Few Updates Saturday

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Just a few updates today.

 
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1957 FC-150 Woodinville, WA eBay

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Has a variety of updates. Both driver’s side tires look a little low.

View all the information on eBay

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“Willys–1957 FC 150. Forward Control cab over engine pickup. Rare 4 wheel drive cabover pickup with Buick v-6, T-98 four speed with Warn overdrive and a Koenig PTO winch. Even rarer with no rust issues! One just sold on another website for over $25,000 and it was and original 4 cylinder (75 hp versus 135 hp), only a 3 speed and no winch. My reserve is much lower than that! Cool to drive around except that every time you stop someone has to ask “What is that? This was the first one I ever saw and had to buy it and I’ve only seen one since. This rare beauty includes:
Buick 198 V-6
T 98 four speed trans. with Warn Overdrive (16 forward gears!)
Newer clutch Continue reading

 
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Just a Few Updates Sunday

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Just a few updates Sunday. Regular updates will be back Monday.

 
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4 Tonka Jeeps Portland, OR

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TJ spotted this ad. These Tonka jeeps are for sale at different prices. The olive drab military jeep has sold.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/709972656181263/?ref=messenger_share

” Blue Jeepster in beautiful shape $25
Pink Surrey Elvis Jeep $50
Turquoise Jeep. Nicely restored! $30
Red Jeep. Nicely restored! $25″

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Flatfender Koenig Hardtop Albuquerque, NM $350

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Jeff spotted this hardtop. Looks in good shape.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/d/albuquerque-willys-jeep-hard-top/7022874220.html

“Koenig steel hard top for early model flat-fender jeeps (CJ2a- to CJ3b). All glass intact and in good condition. Vertical sliding windows. No rust. Excellent restoration candidate.”

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No Updates Saturday Morning

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I spent Friday driving to Portland to pick up a Dale Model die cast jeep, so no time to do updates. More on the jeep Sunday morning. Enjoy your weekend!

 
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FC Forward Forum Temporarily Down?

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Will alerted me that the FC Forward Forum is temporarily down. It was taken down for a supposed violation of the TOS, though I’d be surprised if the forum violated the TOS. There seems to be a way to contact the host and appeal this issue. Anyone know who the administrator(s) were?

https://members4.boardhost.com/jeepfc/