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Biscuit’s Gas Pedal Design

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When I built my first jeep, I used the gas pedal from a CJ-5.  It was fine for driving around on flat smooth roads, but when I hit a bump, my foot tended to flop against it, which meant I would accelerate unintentionally.  It was just too sensitive an arrangement (dad used a CJ-5 pedal in his CJ too and had the same problem).

Eventually, I found a solution to the pedal problem. However, it took a bad day of racing to get there ….

Early in the Spring of 1985 I was at a PNW race competing in a team relay event somewhere north of Everett, Wa.  I remember the conditions clearly:  It was cold, it was damp, and it was rainy.

Jim, Tim, and Steve Carter and I teamed up for the relay event.  Between us we had three jeeps (my jeep, Otis and Priority I — or maybe II or III — I can’t keep track of all the Priority versions …).

It seems to me we advanced to the first round with no issues.  However, during the second round, things went awry.  Frankly, the precise details of how the rest of the race played out have faded with time.  What I do remember is this; First, my front driveline broke as I made my way around the course.  Then, when driving Priority, I broke its front drive line.  Finally, when driving Otis, I was trying to drive carefully as I REALLY, REALLY didn’t want to break another driveline.  At one point I got a little stuck (it was really muddy) and thought I had broke it (ugh!).  Fortunately I didn’t … I was perfectly happy to stop racing that day (we got eliminated in the 3rd round I think).

I tell this story, because while racing Otis, I noticed that my foot didn’t bounce and nor did the pedal no matter what bumps I encountered.  It was solid, yet the pedal depressed when necessary.

Later in the day, after racing, I looked at Otis’ pedal and discovered Jim had set it up so that the there was a roller behind the pedal.  While more complicated than the normal pedal, it really improved the ability to keep driving and accelerating smoothly over bumps.

So, I implemented that in my first build and loved the results.  I had hoped to implement the same thing in Biscuit using a classic foot shaped pedal like the Moon Aluminum Pedal. However, I couldn’t justify the cost (read here that my budget was getting tight), so I implemented what I call Version 1.0 of the pedal.

Using some aluminum plate I already had, I drew the shape of my foot onto the plate, cut it out, and then shaped it with my grinder.  Then, I went down to a locate skateboard shop and purchased some skateboard covering (sandpaper-like on the front and sticky on the back).  I cut the covering into the shape of the foot and stuck it onto the plate.  It isn’t beautiful, but it works well.

I’d like to clean up some of the rough edges in Version 2.0.  Below are some pics and a highly(?) technical schematic.

BTW, that race was the last day I broke a driveline.  I’ve never had a problem since.

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7th Annual Jeep and Willys Day in Wrightwood, Ca Sat Oct 9, 2010

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If you are in the LA area, this might be fun.

“I would like to invite everyone to the seventh annual Wrightwood Jeep and Willys Day event that will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in the beautiful mountain town of Wrightwood, California from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
This event is completely FREE and a great time for all.

They close down the main street through town and from approximately 9am until 2pm all the Jeeps and Willys fill the street almost like a car show but more of a meet and greet. Then, at around 2pm everyone takes a parade style run somewhere in the local mountains, returning to town by around 4pm. (Exact destination of the run, not yet determined). Parking in the participation area is reserved for any Jeep or Willys vehicle. However, there is plenty of parking for others and all spectators are welcome!”

 
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1948 CJ-2A San Juan Capistrano, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was Make Offer. **SOLD**

This has an extended wheelbase.

“I am selling my 1948 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. Its two wheel drive with a ford 9 inch rear end Turbo 400 transmission with trans cooler and a Chevy Crate motor that make 350 Horse Power, a hand made Continental Radiator that can handle a big block, as well as the engine compartment as well all made to take a Chevy big block. Coil over suspension, 3 link in the back and a 4 link in the front with a solid postal front end. Custom ice chest and storage bin for easy access and all of your gear. The fiber glass body is unfinished but that allows you to customize it to your own design and color. The roll cage is mounted to the frame, and the wheel base has been extended to make the ride more smooth in the sand, I have had it on a few trips and it runs great. I have a set of Street Tires BFG’s and a full set of Sand Tires as well. I would like to sell it all together so please make me an offer as the season is starting. I also have a willy’s front windshield that would be included if you want to retro fit it. Clear title and paid registration”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Longmont, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6444

I don’t think I’ve seen a top that doesn’t have side windows.

“This is a great little Jeep!! Chevy 350, 3spd ( T-90), 4×4, 4wd, New Carpet, New Top, New Brakes, New Carb, New Master cylinder, New Tires, New Axle seals, Ready to go!!!!”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Meeker, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.

The price looks good for this flattie. The paint job looks like one of a kind.

“Runs well. Great hunting rig. Transmission and Transfer case recently professionally rebuilt. $2400 obo. E-mail for phone number or additional pictures.”

 
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1941? MB Burlingame, Ca $4500

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I can’t tell much from this one pic, other than it’s got the right grille and wrong windshield.

“1941 Jeep Willys MB. $4500 Or Best Offer New Head. New Brakes. Dual Exhaust. Micro Lock Brakes. Rancho Overdrive. Converted to 12 Volt. Warn Winch with controls available for an extra $500. Please call to view 415 850 2021 Pat or 415 716 0232Wally.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1992353736.html

 
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1948 CJ-2a Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1600.

(07/11/2010) This includes a rear PTO.  Depending on the level of rust, this seems to be a reasonable price.

“1948 willys cj2a jeep with hard top and doors, flat head 4 cly. runs good and drives good, 4×4 works good, great hunting rig. clear title. $ 1650. cash or trade for new toy ? you can e-mail pic. of what you got”

 
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1945 MB Drain, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500

“I have a late production MB for sale… July 10th delivery date on dash plate with matching frame tag serial number. Still has T-84 military tranny….postwar civilian replacement engine. Has not run in two years. Engine will roll over. not siezed up…may be the original horn still mounted under hood….No gas tank…someone had cut out a hole on drivers side panel to fit a CJ gas tank fill neck.. Did not come with original front seats…Back panel uncut. there is some extra holes in body and holes that have been filled in some places.The body looks to be in fairly good shape as well as the frame…..This would be a good jeep for restoration. $4500.00 with the military tires on civilian rims and MB rear seat, or $4000.00 without seat and will put back on the wheels and tires that it came with.”

 
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Trade CJ-5 Fiberglass for Metal Fenders Snohomish, Wa

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“I have 1961 willys cj5 fiberglass fenders in good shape and I want to trade for some metal fenders in good shape. Fenders are primered gray and are the short nose cj 5 1956 to 1968 willys. 425-231-8084 I can pic them up”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bar/1990800864.html

 
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1952 Truck Elko, Nv $2500

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This sounds like a great price.  Tranny and tC need bearings according to the seller.

“1952 Willys 4X4 p/u. 1965 Buick Special 225 V6 engine with very rare dealer installed Warn overdrive. Heads recently torn apart and upper engine resealed/rebuilt- inside of engine is incredibly clean. Newly balanced driveline, tires with less than 1k miles. Rated for up to 1 ton towing. Great rock climber, VERY roadworthy. Transmission and tcase need bearings replaced and we just don’t have time to mess with it, too many toys and not enough room! We have another truck- similar year for parts (not in working order) that comes with it, but you must pick it up. Also, newly painted hood with original hold open hardware. We are asking $2500 OBO, ONLY serious offers and callers, please. No trades, no payments. Call to view & test drive!”

http://elko.craigslist.org/cto/1992946159.html

 
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1965 CJ-5 Union Bridge, Md $500

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For $500, this might be a good price.

“1965 Jeep CJ-5 Willy’s. Great restoration or project jeep, engine turns over, hasn’t run in a year, have title and hardtop. frame in good condition, body is rusted. Need to move it quickly. Jeff 410.596.3164.”

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/1990329234.html

 
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1957 Flattie Oklahoma $3100

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This appears to have a CJ-2A body.  The paint job is certainly unusual; I would like to have seen this when it was fresh.

“1957 WILLY’S JEEP FOR SALE GOOD CONDITION, 4X4, 283 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY MARINE MOTOR, ELDBROCK INTAKE. 600 HOLLY CARB. HEADERS, NEW FLOOR PANS, CLEAN , NICE ………… MUST SALE ASAP………….. $3,100.00 OR MAKE OFFER …… NO TRADES…… CASH ONLY…….. CALL 918 791 5840”

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1991026240.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Wolcott, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

This ran lasat year, so there might be some value.  It appears there is some rust along the passenger’s side.

“1952 Jeep CJ – 4 cylinder, standard, 4 wheel drive. Good drive train. Insulated alumunum cab over whole body. Fram appears to be good, needs restoration in order to put back on road. Ran well last year, but has not been started lately. 12 volt electrical system. Complete early CJ fram and drive train with flathead 4 cylinder available also.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Lawton, Ok $200

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I’m not sure there’s much value here.

“1946 Willys Jeep Half Cab with doors. Just selling the Half cab with doors for 200.00. If you are interested please give me a call at (903)277-0604.”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1990998077.html

 
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1953 CJ-3A Paso Robles, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000

This jeep looks like it has seen some action.  It won’t roll either.

“Runs good, motor origanal, flat 4, charging unit changed from 6 volt to 12 volt. Driver side hub locked up, wont roll. $2,000 OBO”

 

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Dayville, Or $5750

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This ain’t no ’42 (as listed in the title to the Ad). I wish I could see those vin plates better. This sure looks like an original color.  Dayville is a pretty remote town in the middle of Eastern Oregon.  It’s a beautiful drive whether driving from the east or the west.

“all orginal placards, tires, paint job.”

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1992385344.html

 
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1957 Wagon Granby, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

Here’s a great looking, low mileage wagon.

“i have a very rare 1957 willys jeep 6cyl 4×4 truck was purchased new and only has 13k original miles the plow has never been used came with the truck new and is still as clean as the day it was made trucks been in a heated garage for many years we have the orig title orig steal wheels and bias tires and a pile of spare parts you will not find another one like this. needs some work to be perfect bodys free of rust seats are all there but front need to be redone”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Parts Tracy, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $500

(09/22/2010) I’m not sure of the tub is still there or not “tub has been cut off due to rust”.

“46′ Willys Jeep cj2a for sale. See pic’s the tub has been cut off due to rust! Front of body is good no rust! Low S# 20499 has all 3 Body tags,frame tag, dash tag and fire wall tag. extra parts 5 willys rims, 4 after market rims and tires, colum shift with linkage brackets ect. This week will be the last posting to sell as is, if it does not sell i will strip it and part it out on ebay. Thanks for looking.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Fremont, Ca $3500

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3500.

(08/24/2010) Looks good .. though I always get concerned when someone has a restored a jeep and then say that ’47 was the first year for a civilian jeep.  News some work.

“JEEP (WILLYS) CJ-2A; YEAR: 1948 (built in 47) First year of civilian jeep. ENGINE: 134 CID-ORIGINAL (flat head 4). TRANSMISSION: ORIGINAL / T – 90 / 3 SPEED – 4WD. SPICER: MODEL #18 – 4WD. ELECTRICAL: CONVERTED TO 12Vdc (old 6vdc parts). FEATURES: 4 Point ROLL BAR & TOW BAR. HUNTER?S RACK ON REAR & 2 GAS CANS; STREET LEGAL: CURRENTLY NON-REGISTERED & INSURED

THINGS TO DO: HORN & TOP & PLASTIC WINDOWS; SOME WIRING ON SIGNAL LIGHTS; SOME GAGUES NOT WORKING. NEEDS NEW TOP (old top gone). REPAIR HISTORY: (RECEIPTS AVAILABLE). RECENT REPAIRS: PAINT, BODY REPAIR & R. BUMPERS; REBUILT UTILITY RACK with GAS CANS; NEW TIRES (4 OFF ROAD RADIALS); REPLACED SEATS (2); SINCE 1994: CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT SYSTEMS: NEW BAT. & ALT. & POINTS; HALOGEN HEAD LITES; 12 VOLT LAMP BULBS ; ADDED TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM ; R/R CARBERATOR, R/R EMERGENCY BRAKE LINING & DRUM, R/R RADIATOR, HOSES & HEATER CORE, R/R STEERING WHEEL, SERVICED EXISTING BRAKES, SINCE 1990: REPLACED BODY MOUNTS, R/R FRONT & REAR BRAKES & SEALS, R/R TRANSMISSION & SEALS, ADDED TOW BAR, R/R HUB SEALS. R/R FRONT TIE ROD. R/R FRONT END ALIGNMENT. R/R MUFFLER. R/R STARTER. COST & INVEST: $6,500+ (all receipts). SELL PRICE: $4,000 OBO JOHN STEELE: 510-507-1821 CELL ”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1992005481.html

 
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1961 CJ-5 Kerman, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Wss $1400. **SOLD**

(08/31/2010) It runs.  The best part is the odd top.

“1961 Willy. Still runs great. Original everything! Only 11,000 original miles!!! Needs a little tender loving care but a great vehicle. Just got it registered. I used to use it around the ranch but I have no need for it anymore. Asking $1400.”

 
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Yakima Daily Republic reports on First Naches Crossing

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Based on the below news report,  August of 1950 was the very first crossing of the Naches Trail by the Yakima Ridge Runners.  This information resides on the Nachestrail.org website.

Something I didn’t know about this first crossing was that the jeepers had to use winches to drop their jeeps over the cliff on the west side, just as pioneers had done almost 100 years before (well, they used freshly made cowhide ropes instead of winches).

Note that in transcribing this article into PDF form, the transcriber couldn’t identify everything, so there are a few uncomplete hiccups in the text.

Though the article includes no images, only 9 months later many of these same folks and their jeeps would be photographed by Life Magazine playing in the Yakima Valley hills, sagebrush and mud (included below).  You can see all the pics from that here.

Jeeps Follow Trail Carved by Naches Pass Emigrants
08-15-50
By Ted Van Arsdol, Yakima Daily Republic

Ninety-seven years after the first wagon train crossed Naches Pass through the trackless Cascades, 11 Yakima jeep drivers, members of the Ridge Runner club, have completed the same rugged journey.

The jeep caravan returned here yesterday after following the forest-grown trail across the mountains. The jeep riders lowered their vehicles by chains and a winch down the steep face of a cliff on the west side. It was on this same cliff that pioneers of 1853 were forced to dismantle their wagons and lower them by ropes.

W R. (Wally) Klingele, one of the Ridge Runners making the trip said. The group could still see traces of the old wagon trails and the ancient cuts on trees that probably were made by the pioneers. He said there were also grooves on the west side cliff made by the sliding covered wagons.

First Four-Wheel Repeaters

“I believe our trip over the old road was the first one made by four-wheeled vehicles since the pioneer trek,” Klingele said. He had heard of motorcycles going over Naches pass, but doesn’t believe they went down the face of the cliff as the jeeps did.

Members of the Ridge Runners who made the trip were Chet Thompson, Dale Rohn, ___ Golsh, Gordon Buckley, Harlan Beckett, Lyle Christopherson, __ King, Bob Schultz, Pat Mullins and Klingele. Roger Gervais, jeep club initiate, also made the mountain trek.

The group had gone into the [?pass] one week ago from Timothy meadows to Government meadows. They left Saturday from the mouth of American river, went about seven miles by road to Jungle creek camp and then journeyed on by jeep trail to Timothy meadows.

Had to Carve Road
They camped overnight at Timothy meadows and started at [??] am Sunday on the trip through the woods. It took 11 hours for the caravan to cover the 10 miles to the pioneer cliff. The drivers had to cut and clear a road using shovels and axes.
To reach the bottom of the cliff on the other side, the Ridge Runners hooked one jeep to a tree by a chain, and the man in the jeep used a winch to lower other vehicles down the cliff.  [?] used a crank to unwind the winch, while the other Ridge Runners worked with the jeep being lowered to make sure it didn’t go astray.

The 150 foot dropoff was steeply sloped but had a number of ledges. It took 2 1⁄2 hours to lower all the jeeps. The toughest part of the trip came at the end. Yakima’s jeep club spent eight hours covering a mile and a half of the most rugged sort of mountain terrain. The foliage was heavy and many fallen rocks and logs hampered their machines.

After 21 hours on the trail the Road Runners reached Hines forest camp on the west side at 3 yesterday. They covered just 14 miles from the end of the trail at Timothy meadows to the forest camp.

 
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Hungarian Jeep Site with many Pics

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Earlier in this decade, I drove through part of Hungary.  I dropped in from Slovakia, stayed in Budapest and then drove north into Austria.  Some people call Paris the city of love, but I’m pretty sure that title belongs to the city of Budapest — there was lots of kissing and hugging all over.  And I enjoyed my fair share of it too there …. I also went to my first true European ‘bath’ while I was there; the description that comes to mind was crowded and disorienting.  There was no kissing and hugging in there and, frankly, I was happy about that.

My understanding of Hungarian isn’t very good; the number of consonants to vowels made any attempts to pronounce town names and words an act of folly.  However, despite that,  I still found this Hungarian jeep site enjoyable: http://ww2jeep.gportal.hu .  I’ve seen many of the pics on this website elsewhere and some nowhere.

 
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1943 GPW Antelope Valley, Ca Make Offer

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This has some tall springs.

“trade for CCKW or M35 preferably with mobile shop bed”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/1990929994.html

 
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CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Wagon Henderson, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

“Jeeps-CJ2a, CJ3a, 451-aa1. See edited posting dated 09-28-10. Added pictures.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Forsyth, Mt $2000

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This looks like a very good price.

“Runs good motor just installed with new clutch has tow bar for front call or text with questions 406-351-3689 James”

http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1990468787.html