Yearly Archives: 2013

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1960 CJ-3B Economy Boro, PA $2000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000

(11/21/2013) This doesn’t start, but might have potential (at a lower price).

“Restoration project, garage kept 30 years, all original even the tires, was running when parked but does not start now, Comes with snow plow and snow plow motor. See pictures.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4470280014.html

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Mon. May 13th Rest & Tue. May 14th: Crust, Raisins, and Smoked Pork

• CATEGORIES: Features, Museums • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

<– Day 9 – Sun. May 12th: Tuckered Out? Then Visit a Firehouse   | Trip Overview | Day 12 & 13 – Wed. May 15th & Thurs. May 16th: Mixers, Foodies & Heavy Equipment –>

Monday May 13th:  Instead of trying to squeeze in a long day at the Ford Museum, we decided to take a day off instead, as we have a busy week coming up. So, Monday was a day of rest at Brian’s house in Fenton. Thanks to his hospitality, I was able to finish the 6th draft of the Amber Panels of Konigsburg book.

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Tuesday May 14th: Today, we left Michigan for the state of Ohio.

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That’s the former Willys Overland Smokestack behind me. As you can see, there isn’t much left of the old Willys plant.

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On Tuesday May 14th we drove from Fenton, Michigan, to Ann’s relative’s house in Greenville, Ohio.

We started the morning bidding a fond farewell to Brian, who’d opened his home to us for several days (Thanks!).

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Brian and I posing behind his beautiful 1923 Buick. Unfortunately, it was so cold, we couldn’t take it out for a ride.

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One of the places Brian recommended we visit before we left was a bakery in Fenton, MI, called CRUST. As soon as I looked up the website and examined their menu, I was hooked. Most of their breads are made with starters rather than commercial baking yeast. So, I HAD to visit the place.

I wasn’t disappointed. Everything looked so good, we walked out of there $37 poorer. I can’t recommend the place highly enough.

After the bakery, we’d planned to head for the Ford Museum. But, at the last minute, we changed our minds. I knew we had to be down in Ohio by dinner time, so I was concerned we’d have to rush through museum. Instead, we had the opportunity to take our time to drive south. It proved to be the right decision.

As we drove south, Ann’s cousin recommended we visit the River Raisin Battlefield National Park in Monroe, MI, from which the War of 1812’s “Remember the Raisin” call-to-action originated. At the battle of River Raisin the Americans thought they’d won, but then the Brits & Indians regrouped and beat the US troops. American’s were shocked by the loss, hence the rallying cry of Remember the Raisin. Ann’s cousin claims that one of the men captured was a distant relative of Ann’s. To capture the feeling of Ann’s relative, I put her behind bars.

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Hugh’s Fiberglass Bodied CJ-2A

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Congrats to Hugh for completing his fiberglass build. Just in time for summer! Next on his plate is a M-151 Mutt project.

Hugh wrote, “Just got my fiberglass bodied cj2a back from my cousin who painted it.  Chose olive drab because we figured if we scratched it off road it wouldnt break our hearts like a shiny paintjob would.   Well i consider this jeep done  so now we can start on the 48 cj2a with the m151 mutt drivetrain.  That jeep is going to be an interesting project.”

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Out of the Rat Trap by Max Reisch

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This sounds interesting. It includes free shipping.

“For the Austrian Max Reisch, pioneer international motorist and writer of the 1930s, World War II offers yet more opportunities for adventure. Here is his lively account of his time with a vehicle maintenance unit of the Afrikakorps in Libya, Egypt and Tunisia. On forays into the desert at the wheel of a captured Jeep, searching out wrecked vehicles for spare parts, he visits the fabulous oasis of Siwa and digs his way out of the sinister minefield at Minquar Quim. Seeing German defeat as inevitable, he hatches several escape plans and finally, with no experience of the sea, acquires a dilapidated fishing boat and some rudimentary navigation skills. He avoids capture at Tunis and, despite damage to the boat, sets sail for Sicily together with seven comrades (and one small dog). Running the blockade of Allied warships and weathering a sudden storm, his motley crew succeeds against the odds.”

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1969 CJ-5 Backhoe Dually Boston, MA **SOLD**

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Update: SOLD. Was $9500

For an unrestored Backhoe CJ-5, this looks great.

“1969 CJ-5 Go For Digger Backhoe $9500.
1969 Go For Digger backhoe. It is in working condition although it does need some TLC. These are extremely rare, especially to find one that hasn’t had major modifications or rebuilds over the years. This is a very good candidate for restoration. Almost everything is original. Front blade has down pressure. It is a very capable machine as well as a rare piece of Jeep history. Boston Area.”

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Year? M-38 Gentry, AR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

The bumper looks pulled outwards.

“Nice Willys jeep military m38 runs and drives great! $5000 obo no trades”

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1958 M-38A1 w/ Trailer Eagar, AZ $7500

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Stacy has this jeep and trailer for sale. The jeep looks like this has a CJ-5 grille.

“1958 Jeep Willy M38-A1 Flat 6, New Carb, Fuel Pump, and battery. Needs wiring.
1/4 Ton M100 Trailer-Built 1950’s-Vietnam Era
Great pair…must sell ASAP
(602) 908-3486 AZ”

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1953 CJ-3A Arlington, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

Is that a stock winch/tow bar setup? I need to look that up when I get the time.

“This jeep will start and drive – needs some repairs from sitting up for some time. This jeep has original drivetrain (4cyl willy engine transmission and differentials). This also has pto driven winch with an aframe built on it. great deer lease unit or fun in the mud. missing 1removeable seat cushion -others in good condition. ”

 

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