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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
I tried to do some updates last night, but the internet wasn’t cooperating. For lack of any other reason, I’m going to blame the storm. I think I should be able to do some updates mid afternoon.
Here’s a pic from a Willys News paper that I spotted while visiting with Dave Antram yesterday (thanks Dave!). More on that visit later.
UPDATE: This opportunity is closed. Thanks to everyone for their participation!
I’ve decided to sell a pre-release version of my newest book, and my first historical novel, the Amber Panels of Konigsberg for $30. I will only sell 30 copies. What I’m hoping to do is to give people a chance to help me catch some errors and/or add some input so I can complete the book by the end of July.
What $30 gets you:
1. Advance signed copy of book. You will encounter some errors, but that’s the point and the nature of this process. I am hoping next time I will be able to publish with a professional organization. I will describe how to submit errors when you purchase.
2. A complimentary copy of the final book when published. It should reach you sometime in August.
3. A credit in the final copy that includes your name in the book.
4. An opportunity to participate in the final writing process.
5. The satisfaction that you’ve helped out my writing career.
6. Maybe it will be a collector’s item someday!?!
I will be offering the same deal to people after my presentations on Friday and Saturday at the Bantam Fest.
Reviews so far:
Only one person, Bill Foshay, has read the book in it’s current form. Here’s what he had to say about it:
Amber panels……..never would have picked up such a book in a bookstore…..skimmed thru it backwards and said…this is going to be boring. Not my cup of tea.
Then.. I got bored and needed to read something…so I started in. Holy historical novel, batman, you have a HIT. Could NOT put it down. Another home run. Better than your last, which was great. I loved how you got jeeps involved.
<– Day 38 – Mon. June 10th: Trains and Planes | Trip Overview | Day 40 – Wed. June 12th: A Collection Worthy of a Kaiser –>
My partner-in-crime had a migraine in the morning, so I had to photograph myself. I came, I saw, I photographed!
On Tuesday we did a short tour of Butler then drove to Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
Tuesday June 11th’s drive from Butler to Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday morning, we woke up at the crack of 9am and were out the door by 10. Our breakfast stop was the CHOP SHOP. If you are in Butler, I can highly recommend the place (check out the menu). My prime rib wrap was great. Ann’s Lamb wrap (very thinly sliced lamb with feta and more) was especially good, but couldn’t eat it all, so she shared half her wrap with me … yum!
After breakfast, Ann came down with a migraine, so I took her back to the motel room to rest. Meanwhile, I took care of a personal task: locate and photograph the Bantam Factory Marker, one of those holy jeep grail items I can now tick off my list. The marker is at 662 Hansen Ave, Butler, PA and you can see the sign using Google’s street view.
<– Day 37 – Sun. June 9th: Defecting to Canada | Trip Overview | Day 39 – Tues. June 11th: Checking Out Butler –>
So many cool things in this one-of-a-kind toy store!
After our failure to defect in Canada on Sunday, we decided to head south on Monday toward the jeep-mecca-that-is-Bantam: Butler, Pennsylvania.
On Monday June 10th we drove from Niagara Falls, New York, to Butler, Pennsylvania.
Though we’d spurned Canada, the country seemed to haunt us. I guess we were there long enough to look Canadian. For example, when we stopped by a Niagara Starbucks Monday morning, we were told by a cashier that we could go online and get Starbucks Cash (or points or something) for completing a survey. He then announced the cash (or points) were good in Canada, too. Ann and I looked at each other wondering why he thought we were Canadian. Then I realized I was wearing a “Canada” shirt.
From Buffalo, New York, we drove south through rain until we got bored of the Interstate. I spotted a town called North East, PA. Thinking that was an odd name, especially since it was in northwestern Pennsylvania, we decided to explore it. It was a strange town. For example, they grow plants over their parking meters.
After lunch at Lacasa De Pizza in downtown North East, we tried to visit their nearby railroad museum, but no one was home. There weren’t any hours posted on the door either. They did have lots of trains and a train station as well.
I never did learn why the town was called ‘North East’
There have been several Craigslist Ads for this California parts dealer. Maybe they have something you need?
http://www.willystruckwarehouse.com
Marc spotted this unusual combo.
“You are bidding on a 1951 M100 military trailer and Generator with spotlight. Trailer is in great condition. No rust. Parking brake works. Original tags. Etc. The only thing missing is the landing leg. Original color was Air Force blue, probably repainted by the firefighters later on.
The generator is powered by a 4 cylinder flat head L134 Jeep engine. I was told by the previous owner that he had the generator running and the spotlight shot bright light to 15 story high Bldg. Was used for his son’s birthday party. I cannot verify, I never had it running, but condition and the low hours on the running time meter tells me this should have no problem running as it should. I do not have a battery for it.
See more pictures in my photobucket link:
http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/3familytree/library/Fire%20Fighters%20Trailer”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This might be worth a look.
“’62 Willys Wagon- complete. Original straight six runs great. Good body-never chopped, cut up or “stump-jumkpered”. Can text or e-mail info or more pics.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
This appears solid.
“New tires and wheels. Brakes redone. Hoosier Conversion. Starts easily and runs smoothly. Offers considered.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5600.
(06/09/2013) This appears solid, though the dash looks a little odd.
“This Jeep is in excellent working order. It has been maintained, well-respected, and kept in the garage for at least the last five years that I have owned it. Primarily stock condition and mostly original, although various parts have been rebuilt or replaced with OEM.
This Jeep is ready and capable to hit the trails, be a daily driver, or be further restored to “museum” quality. It has spent most of it’s traceable life in Colorado and Arizona, so it has relatively minor amounts of rust (although the camera flash makes some dirt spots appear to be rust in the pictures).
Must see to appreciate the condition. It is a collector’s item that can still be very much put to use. It is difficult to find a Jeep this old that is in good condition and yet has not been significantly modified. That being said, a Jeep of this era will require some amount of tinkering.
I am happy to answer questions and provide more pictures. Reply to this ad or call Mark:
9288140129″
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3862976840.html
The text of the ad highlights Santoloid “S” and Santolubes.
“Ad is about 7.75 x 11 inches”
View all the information on ebay
