Monthly Archives: April 2015

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Day 6 – Fri. Apr. 17th: Art Fair in Alamogordo, NM

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<– Day 5 – Thu. Apr. 16th: Meth and Science | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 7 – Sat. Apr. 18th: No Scum Allowed –>

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Thursday night I came down with a light cold (or something), so I took it easy yesterday. By the evening I felt good enough to join Ann and her uncle Fred for a visit Alamogordo’s art fair. Fred is president of Otero County’s STEM program. He and his wife are also deeply involved in First Robotics and judge robotic competitions all over the country. As leader of Otero Stem, Fred organized a demonstration at the local art fair. It gave the kids a chance to show off the their robots to the public, while Fred and the other leaders introduced STEM to many parents who attended the fair.

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Fred and I loading the high school kids’ robot.

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The Junior High School aged kids robot is on the left.

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Fred’s always in trouble with the police 🙂

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There are as many girls as boys involved in the Otero program. Both Fred and Cindy are Mechanical Engineers and worked for Boeing. So, they believe in Engineering as a career.

While we were at the fair, Smokey Bear stopped by for a visit. Why would Smoke Bear be attending the event? Smokey is/was a local bear, but I’ll save that for a later update.

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1943 Press Photo of Kids Penny Collection on eBay

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Neat photo!

943 Press Photo Boys Clubs Collect Pennies to Buy a Jeep For the Army
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 01-21-1943.”

View all the information on eBay

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CJ-3A in Cuba

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Roberto discovered this CJ-3A from Cuba when looking for jeep photos online.

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Mini-jeep Body Fort Lupton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

Not to scale, but still might make someone a fun project. Thanks to Roy for spotting this one.

“I have an unusual project for you!
hand built or homemade mini jeep body….
this is all steel and is 36″ wide by 68″ long
great start to a custom build, put this on a lawn tractor or use atv components for a true 4wd build.
Imagine the time this took to build, unknown history, possibly from lakeside or elitchs???”

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NOS Willys and Jeep Parts in Ohio

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Doug’s got these NOS parts for sale.

He wrote, I have some nos parts that I would like to give e-willys readers first chance at buying. I have a few NOS in the original packaging Willys and Jeep parts.Also a couple of NOS autolite 6 cylinder distributor caps.The have auto lite printed on the top of the cap.I have a couple different flasher switches,an FC heater switch,a chrome lighter plug,a wiper switch,4 intake valves for a 6-230 engine,and an oil fill cap.Contact me at 419-721-3320.

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1968 Jeepster Commando Buckeye, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500. 

“For Sale 1968 Jeep Jeepster Willys Commando freshly restored, super clean inside and out. This Jeep has the CJ5 front clip conversion, which gives it more of the traditional Jeep look. It has the 3.8 liter 225 cubic inch V6 and manual transmission, runs and drives well. It has high back Jeep wrangler seats, front seats have sliders, front passenger folds forward, rear seats folds down and folds forward. It has new 16″ Ion wheels, matte black and machined finish and 305-70-16 (33×12.50-16) Toyo MT tires which are about 50% or better tread.

The radio does not work, and there is a tow bar installed on the front bumper. We do have and are not including a top with the Jeep, we don’t have one, it has always been stored in our garage. The next owner can modify as they choose, add a roll cage and a soft top, or find and install a factory hard top. This Jeep has much more room than a CJ5, and would make a great beach cruiser, dune rider, or just to have up your cabin for hunting and fishing. Clear AZ title signed and notarized, located in Buckeye, AZ 85326. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, we may be able to assist in locating a carrier or possibly deliver for an additional fee.”

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1962 Wrecker Truck Plympton, MA $2500

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Craig forwarded this wrecker/ snow plow combo. I bet this doesn’t last long. No title.

“Original factory made Willys Wrecker with Well-Built body.
Equipped with a Fisher power angling snowplow.
No title.”

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/4982144050.html

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Lake Arrowhead, CA $2700

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.

Could use some new seats!

“Selling my 1946 Willys CJ2A. Definitely not the prettiest cj you’ve seen, but she’s a beast! Runs and drives. 4 cylinder, flat head Motor has been rebuilt at some point, but i’m not able to verify how long ago. Fresh oil and coolant.
Converted to 12 volts. Rear offset dana 44. Also has rear seat included
New battery. I’ll be replacing the Regulator and Ignition tomorrow. I’ll also be rebuilding the carb as well, because it has a hard time idling.
I also have 4 extra original CJ2 wheels (15×6), as well as 2 spare tire mounts. I will also include a tow bar.
Transmission shifts good. No grinding or popping out. 4×4 works.
Obviously, this jeep needs some body work, as you can see in the pics. Some cancer spots, and places where bondo is chipping off from an old restoration. But this jeep is VERY restorable, and will be worth plenty of money after body work and some tlc.
Title in hand. have the license plate for it as well.
$2700 or best REASONABLE OFFER. no trades. Cash speaks.
Call or text the number in the reply section.”

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Year? FC-170 Halfway, MO $2000

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AlphaMav spotted this FC with a funky bumper.

“Not sure of the year . $ 2000.00 OBO flat head inline 6 cylinder.”

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4971485535.html

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1947 CJ-2A Tomahawk, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

Unusual rear bumper. Are those rings hold it to the jeep?

“Civilian model, original 134L, 4 cylinder, 4 Wheel drive, 3 speed, high/low range, 12 volt conversion. Runs and drives great, lots of extras…hard top and doors, rear seat,and tow bar with lights. she has 5:13 gears so 45 mph is the top speed, but it will climb a wall! Lots of fun with the windshield down!!!”

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