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No posts tonight, so I republished some older ones. I will try to do some posts tomorrow during the day, but tomorrow night I am signing books and speaking at an art exhibit in Normandy Park, Washington (South of Seattle). So, there may not be any updates until Friday.
Originally posted November 24, 2009
It’s been about four years since I last scuba’d in the Caribbean. Getting my picture next to “Jeep Reef” in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park would be a great next dive. Note to self: Book trip to Bahamas …. leave jeep at home.
According to this website, The Jeep Reef “is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef ‘s corals very healthy. This dive can only be done at slack tide because of the strong currents . It is in the middle of the Exumas Land & Sea Park, so you will find a very healthy population of fish. This dive site gets its name from a coral encrusted jeep that sits near the mooring.”
Originally posted Feb 3, 2010
Inspired by the Castro/Guevara video I found, Esteban went hunting for a couple more vintage pics from that era. Sebastian has generously shared those with us below. Esteban also found what Sebastian believes is “a very special since it could be the first Willys ad ever in Colombia. It was published before the jeeps arrived to the country. It is basically inviting people to reserve their jeeps before arrival time.”
Originally posted June 15, 2009 (See, there is even a Power Wagon Museum!)
At some point early in his driving life, my dad owned a red Dodge Power Wagon. I’ve never ridden in one myself, however I found a place where I can explore several different models: The Kempner Power Wagon Museum.
The Kempner Museum is an owner-owned museum, with the owner displaying vehicles and other items he has collected over the years. Recently, the owner, with his wife’s blessing he notes, built a building to house the trucks and other related materials.
This museum does not take a ‘hands off’ approach, rather people can climb into these vehicles, touch and explore them.
The museum is located in Kempner, Texas (museum info), which is roughly 150 miles south of Dallas. I’m adding to my list of places to visit soon.
Roberto just completed this caricature of a M-38. You can see his progress from start-to-finish here:
Steve forwarded some images from a Kool Nights event in Redding.
He writes, “Today wraps up the final day of the week long event, Kool April Nites in Redding, Ca. Over 1800 vehicles came from hundreds of miles around to attend the 23rd annual event. Here are some photos of the “Jeeps of Kool April Nites”. I didn’t get away from my working my car club’s booth, so I didn’t get very good pictures this year. I also needed a better camera to take evening photos of the Friday Night Cruise.
Below is Steve’s Jeepster
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
This looks pretty good for the price.
“1946 Willy’s jeep, original flat-head four cylinder engine. 3-speed. Military style rims and new military tires. Garage kept, body in good shape, aftermarket top, spare rim. Sold-as-is, reply to email with questions.”
This came out of a museum? Maybe it was used at a museum rather than shown in one? Those headlights are one-of-a-kind.
“1945 ford GPW army jeep, we got the jeep out of a museum and the condition has not changed since,it features all the original drivetrain (we were told) and it runs excellent, this is a rare jeep and a perfect one for any collection it is parade ready and when restored was upgraded to jeep seats and removeable soft top, please feel free to call with any questions and we will gladley answer anyone can come and inspect nothing to hide please fell free to call 251-751-7530 thanks and god bless”
http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/2977007985.html
The wagon looks good, though the bumpers are unusual.
“A classic in really nice condition. Super Hurricane flathead six engine. 4 x 4, overdrive, very nice interior, runs. Needs a little bit of love, but not much:-). More photos available. Email or call Chris at nine nine nine- 5191”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2975761314.html
UPDATE: WAs $8000. **SOLD**
“civilian willys jeep built in Toledo, Ohio
stored in a where house for 35+ years
stock flat head motor with 27,000 miles
pin stripes still on wheels
you can still see the original paint in the wheel wells
MINT condition
engine PURRS”
