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Day 9 – Mar. 28th: Charging Futility and FC Roundup Day 1

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<– Day 8 – Mar. 27th: Joe’s Jeeps | OVERVIEW | Day 10 – Mar. 29th: Red Lobster or Bust — Day 2 of the FC Roundup –>

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Wayne’s FC appears to be bowing as if to say “Welcome to the Round Up!”

Prior to the beginning of this trip, I planned to have a new battery in my MacBook Pro laptop (currently three years old) and a backup charger (mine has lots of black tape holding it together). But, my planning went completely wrong. First, I ordered a battery off of ebay, only to receive a broken one. So, I sent that back and ordered a second one, which turned out to be an imitation, unlike what was advertised. Since my current battery still lasts about 2 hours, I figured I’d survive the trip with it.

For a back up charger, I planned to bring Ann’s, along with her old Mac Book Pro laptop. But then, her mom bought her a new Mac Book Pro laptop for her birthday. What I didn’t realize is that Apple changed the charger slightly for the new retina displays, meaning her charger doesn’t work with mine.

Despite these obstacles, I figured I could make the charger survive. Well, I couldn’t. Today, of all days, with us running late to get to the FC Roundup, the charger failed me. So, off to the Apple store I went to buy a new charger, which made us later. You gotta love technology. It never fails to go bad at the worst times . . .

Eventually, we made it to the FC Roundup and had a wonderful afternoon relaxing and talking with folks. There’s a bigger turnout than we’d seen from the last two years were were here. Even more people are arriving tomorrow, so it should be great fun. Here’s some photos from today:

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This is what it is all about. Hanging out and chatting.

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Note the cut down MB grille on the front of the FJ

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This newcomer is a beautiful build.

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FCs show up in all types of condition.

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Rusty’s Removable FC Fan Shroud

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“Worn Rusty Hubbs” has a removable lower FC Fan shroud to make it easier to work on the engine. He thought folks might like to see some pics. Thanks for taking the time to shoot the photos Rusty!

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Here the shroud is attached.

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This shows one set of tabs used to attach the shroud.

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This shows another set.

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This shows the shroud removed from the jeep.

 

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Old Article from Charles

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This old photo is interesting. I think that’s a newer Hotchkiss in the front with an older jeep (Hotchkiss?) in the rear.

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Undated Photo of Jeep on Pontoon Bridge in New Guinea on eBay

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I’m surprised there’s no date stamp along with the description.

“This Fine Photo features American Jeeps as they pass over a US PONTOON BRIDGE in the New Guinea Jungle during WORLD WAR II, the troops are loaded with military supplies as they advance toward their ALLIES to aid against the fight with the JAPANESE.”

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Cool old Pedal Jeep Ronks, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.

Cool old pedal jeep. I’m not sure what type. The price seems a bit over the top given the seller can’t identify it either.

“1940’s Willys Jeep Pedal car had lights, horn, folding windshield, adjustable seat. 2 feet wide 4 feet long. really nice shape and rare have never seen another one like this. $1,250”

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Day 8 – Mar. 27th: Joe’s Jeeps

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<– Day 7 – Mar. 26th: Darth Vader and Tractor Bob | OVERVIEW | Day 9 – Mar. 28th: Charging Futility and FC Roundup Day 1 –>

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From left to right Alan, Me and Joe and Joe’s jeeps. Alan also owns a few jeeps, including a Surrey he’s been restoring. He too can blame his father for his Willys sickness.

On Thursday morning we woke up to silence. The room at the Murray was amazingly peaceful. There’s no constant hum of a nearby highway, no air condition churning noisily, just relaxing quiet. For that reason alone we liked our stay in Silver City. But, as all good things must end, we said goodbye and hit the road for a ‘blue highways’ journey through New Mexico and Phoenix.

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Before we left Silver City, we wanted to take a couple photos of the former Main Street. You can see the enormity of the damage from a storm that happened in the 1880s. There has been some discussion of filling in the area, but the importance of the event in the town’s history seems to win over any discussions of change.

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Former Main Street of Silver City. Now a giant gully that still fills with water during the rainy season.

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An example of the tall side walks that help direct the water down the street during heavy rains.

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