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Day 30 – Monday May 28th: Grilling in the Rain

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<– Day 29 – Sun. May 27th: The Exley House Curse | Day 31 – Tuesday May 29th: Nous aurons toujours Paris –>

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Me, my cousin, and Ann.

Day 30: Monday we drove from Chester, Virginia, to Charleston, West Virginia.

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On Monday May 28th we drove from Chester, Virginia, to Christiansburg, VA, then on to Charleston, West Virginia.

We said good by to my cousin today, but not until we’d done a few more chores around the house. We didn’t finish everything, so I guess we’ll just have to return soon!?!

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About the time we were going to leave, the heavens opened, unleashing a torrent of rain upon our heads. Using umbrellas and a shuttle system, we managed to keep most of the stuff dry. I’m not sure how I ended up carrying the one small bag, while she had my backpack and my guitar, but she’s Army tough. So, you need not worry!

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All packed, we began our drive toward Christiansburg, where we planned to meet with Chris. After our onboard Navigation failed us, Chris rescued us via the phone … side note: It’s a mystery to me how driverless cars will ever be expected to successfully navigate our world 100% of the time. I can’t tell you the number of times Ann and I have had multiple nav systems going, yet still managed to navigate places incorrectly because of GPS/Road/Nav flaws.

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1948 CJ-2A Gothenburg, NE $2500

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Has a Carson Aluminum hardtop.

https://northplatte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-cj2a-with-ford-v8/6585293033.html

“Early flat fender, serial # 174675. Engine turns over but needs electrical work to fire it up. Also needs floor patched up and seats. Comes with historic original Carson ‘Bomber’ aluminum hardtop and doors. Clean title. Cash or wire transfer only. Offers please.”

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1959 FC-170 Springfield, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Back up for sale.

Has drivetrain updates.

https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/59-jeep-truck/6597283221.html

“Rare find. Runs and drives. Ford 289, c4 auto, Dana 20 transfer, 4.88 front and rear. Also have front and rear 10 bolt axles from 84 K5 blazer with transmission and transfer case.”

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1951 CJ-3A Anthony, KS $2700

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Has potential.

https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/51-willys-jeep/6590257596.html

“I have a 51 Willy’s jeep for sale or trade it’s in great condition been shedded it’s whole life has some rust on bottom nothing major has all the original doors and tailgate and motor, it doesn’t currently run but motor turns over asking $2700”

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1966 CJ-6 Jefferson, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

Has a passenger side gas tank.

“This rare CJ6 has 32,000 original miles. The body is straight and the underside is very clean and original; not all sprayed down with undercoating. No patches or rust repair. Frame is clean. Jeep is from down south. Original F has 134 4cyl motor. Runs and starts great. 4 x 4 works smooth. Brakes are good goes down the road nice. Everything works. This CJ6 has the rear long range option. Two gas tanks one on each side. Koenig hard top and doors are nice shape and straight. Hard to find for CJ6!”

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3 MB/GPWs Benton, AR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.

A variety of parts/jeeps.

“I am selling 3 1942 Willys and GPW military jeeps and parts”

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1954 M-170 Cheyboygan, MI $2500

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Could make a good project.

https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-military-170-m38a1/6588509774.html

“1954 military M-170 is a stretched M38A1 utility 4×4 jeep used as a general purpose front line personnel or ambulance carrier. The jeep has been stored in my garage for the past 20 years waiting for me to restore. It is time for this dream project to move to a new home. Clean title. Service and Parts Manuals included”

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1947 CJ-2A Bemidji, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Needs a little work.

“Flat head 4 cyl.
Starts and drives
Needs brake work
For sale or trade for good fish/ski boat of equal value”

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1946 CJ-2A St. Cloud, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $2500.

Has a military head.

“46′ Willies CJ2A. Runs and drives but fuel has been removed for storage, can test to hear run. original motor. New gear reduction starter, has been switched to 12v. Two set of rims and tires. Very little surface rust. jeep almost all original. Has aftermarket rims and mud tires were used for driving on lawn so as not to rip up turf. Also has a set of original size rims (not split) and tires. No title but can be gotten “by you” You get all the paperwork on the truck I have. I never used it off private property and the previous owner never did either $2500″

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1957 CJ-6 Delafield, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

“Up for sale is a non running 1957 cj5.
Have 2 motors with parts. It did run awhile ago my great grandpa bought it for deer hunting. It was a military surplus jeep. It was sitting in a barn for 15 years and the motor got stuck. Tore that motor apart and it needs to be rebuildt. Bought another motor which welded a bearing so that motor needs work to. I have both of the heads which were gone through by an engine rebuilder and are good to go. Also have a rebuilt starter and a new gasket set as well as new spark plugs. I also have a plow with mounts, a tow bar, and other various parts. I also have the title 4000 or best offer.”

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1946 CJ-2A VEC? Baldwin, MI $2100

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Billed as a VEC, I don’t se any tool indents.

https://holland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6589687455.html

“Very Early Civilian (VEC) Runs and moves, video available, rare column shift, original wheels, script tail gate & windshield, Go Devil Engine, frame and driveline solid, numbers match. Holds Oil pressure & engine temp. Issues with clutch linkage and brakes, body rough, no fuel tank. Clean Title. To be sold as is, for restoration or parts only. Makes a great Off Road Vehicle! Cash Only”

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1946 CJ-2A Burnett County, WI $1500

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Has a Sears hardtop.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/willys-jeep/6586784787.html

“Willys jeep project, current engine has a bad block, spare block is included. I believe this was made in the 40s I may have a title for it, if sufficient interest is shown I will dig for it.”

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Auburn Trencher Columbia, SC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.

Mike spotted this trencher.

“1960s Auburn Trencher that will cut 12″ wide and up to 10′. Bracket on back will attach to Willys Jeep. This is not a show piece and will need some work to get it functional, but all the pieces are there. There is an awful lot of steel so it could be worth scrapping. We can work out delivery if needed.”

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Year? Bantam Trailer Colgate, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Rusty. Seller will consider offers.

“Willys trailer with brass tag.
Some history of what I know about it;
Back of trailer was cut out at one time and used as a tailgate, still have rear panel
Tongue removed and ‘upgraded’ at one time many years ago
Parking brake still in place
Wheel bearings move nicely – tires not good
Come take a look and make an offer”

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1961 Truck? Reeds, MO $2000

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Huh??

https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-willys-jeep/6600891770.html

“6 cylinder. 5 speed. 1961 project Willys jeep.”

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Year? CJ-2A VEC? Hampton, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.

Not sure how much value is here. Front frame rails have been replaced.

“Buick v 6 , look at pictures they tell the story.”

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1946? CJ-2A Paxico, KS $1000

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willis-jeep/6576556002.html

“Mostly complete, motor stuck. No title. Parts or restore.”

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Day 29 – Sunday May 27th: The Exley House Curse

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<– Day 27 & Day 28 – Fri/Sat May 25th/26th: What is Happening? | Day 30 – Monday May 28th: Grilling in the Rain –>

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Repalring the hall light.

Day 29: We spent much of the Sunday working on my cousin’s house near Richmond, Virginia. She bought it a year ago and has discovered it is a little more of a fixer-upper than she’d planned. The more time she’s spent there, the more she’s found odd things. She blames it on the previous family, calling it the Exley house. Why doesn’t something work right? That’s because it’s the Exley house.

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Me explaining that there are two kinds of shower heads, Speakman heads and all others. She had a Speakman and didn’t realize how good it was (IMHO). In fact, it’s the biggest one I’ve seen, having 8 water jets.

I felt like we ran into the Exley curse when repairing her downstairs toilet. The toilet had a flap that wouldn’t seal. What should have been a 30 minute job, something I’ve fixed in other places, took multiple attempts over two days. I don’t have time to write up all the sordid details, but after the fifth time of removing the tank, I took everything apart and rebuilt it one more time. That finally did the trick.

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The list of to-dos … we won’t finish them all, but we made a good dent.

Needing a break from the craziness, we went for a short walk at Marymont Park, then drove to Petersburg to eat some lunch and then see the Trapezium house, which is odd. Learn more in the video below.

On Monday, We’ll be heading for Huntington, WV; Tuesday will take us to Paris, Illinois; and Wednesday will bring us to St. Louis.

<– Day 27 & Day 28 – Fri/Sat May 25th/26th: What is Happening? | Day 30 – Monday May 28th: Grilling in the Rain –>

 
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Pulaski Highway Motors License Topper on eBay

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Chris shared this Willys/Jeep license topper. Asking price is $225.

View all the information on eBay

“NEVER MOUNTED”

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2 M-38A1s Puyallup, WA $2800

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Looks like there’s value here.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/4-m38a1s/6594690982.html

“I have almost 2 complete m38a1 jeeps. Tons of extras. Spare tire carriers pintle hitches 2 fuel tanks. Axles fenders hoods and lots of military parts. I have one that runs If u work on it. Window frames a set of glass for wind sheild and stuff i cant remember. I wld like to get 2800 for all of it. All have rust and need restored. One has original paint. One thats almost complete is a m38a1c which carried the recoiless rifle. I have one title and paperwork for the c model. The titles can b found and bought for these old jeeps. Shoot me a offer”

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1965 CJ-6 Denver, CO $8500

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UPDATE: Still Available. https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys-cj6-tuxedo-park/6593729712.html

(04/15/2018) Jon’s selling his CJ-6. You can see more pics here on Photobucket  or on Craigslist. Video below taken during remaining body assembly and before valve adjustment. You can contact him at jonvo@paadgroupllc.net.

Have had this jeep for many years, just recently finished mechanical restoration. Need to sell as too many vehicles & projects. This is apparently a rare Jeep, was not aware until recently. Special Tux

Park parts are included except:
Missing chrome license light, special license mounting is included
Missing special hubcaps or wheel covers.
Missing rear bumper, front bumper included but bent. Front bumper currently is welded on, the Tux park bumper is separate. Could be front or rear I think.
Rear fender covers are in very bad shape, likewise original upholstery. This Jeep apparently had red upholstery which is included, but very poor. The black front seats & upholstery included is period correct however.
All the other Tux park stuff is there, some of the chrome is in poor shape. The hood emblems are included but not installed.
The factory column shifter was replaced by a floor shift.
I have the column shift and it has been rebuilt along with the matching steering box. I will include these at the asking price only.

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1949 CJ-3A Pilot Rock, OR $1900

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1900.

(10/01/2018) Ran 10 years ago according to a 2018 ad .. it may have been fixed since then.

https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/pilot-rock-1949-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7325527356.html

“1949 Willys Jeep CJ 2A. Original engine and drivetrain. Needs a water pump, but it was running previous to needing one. Estimated 45,000 miles as the odometer is unreadable. Clean title. 4 wheel drive..”

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1948 CJ-2A Henderson, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Interesting hitch mod on the PTO bar.

“90% + original condition, rebuilt engine, new exhaust system, new front wheel cylinders, brake hoses and steel brake lines,new master cylinder,new water pump,new battery, converted to 12 volt system with alternator,engine starts and runs great, 4 wheel drive and low range works great, locking front hubs,good tires, trailer hitch. Ready for farm, ranch or deer camp.”

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1946 CJ-2A Carlyle, TX $4500

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It’s not running at the moment.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1946-cj2a-willys-jeep-for-sale/6599162250.html

“For Sale: 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. The Pros: This Jeep was purchased as a barn find and partially restored in 2008, L134 engine has been pulled and rebuilt in 2016. 12V with alternator conversion, Seats are recovered in heavy canvas with new padding. Correct 16″ NDT tire and rims, four jerry cans. Was licensed for public road use as an antique car and frequented many parades and local car shows. It has been garage kept. Could be used for parades with a little mechanical know how or on the farm/ranch/deer lease.

The Cons: I don’t have time to tinker with it anymore so here is the ugly list. I rattle canned the paint job in 2008, it has held up but is chipping in areas. Currently the engine does turn over but will not fully start (last driving date was approximately 3 months ago, it was shut off after a warm up and quick mile loop and was parked). The transmission is in need of looking at as it will not shift out of 1st gear properly. She leaks a little oil.

The Ugly: Don’t humor me with trying to look for a Carfax report…it doesn’t exist LOL!”

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1961 CJ-3B Divide, CO $1500

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This has some odd mods.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-jeep-wileys/6595036812.html

“We have a 1961 Jeep Wileys that can be restored. The jeep is red. We have the dealers bill of sale. This is a project we bought and have not had time to restore. The model is a CJ3B. Asking $1500.00”

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