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Leigh’s Trip Through Australia — The Final Leg

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This is Leigh’s final report from his trip across Australia in a 1944 Ford GPW. Thanks again to Leigh for assembling this record of their adventure. This is a news report published while the convoy was on the road. It gives more background into the purpose of the convoy. For previous entries read the previous entry here.

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Red section on map was the approx. alternate route home that we fortunately avoided.

Setting off early for Jervois Station, 2750 sq.km (1708 sq.ml.) the Plenty Hwy soon deterioated (“Plenty” of corrugations, bulldust holes & rocks like broken house bricks) to the point where it claimed our first victim, Sam’s Jeep went one way in a bulldust hole & the trailer went another, tipping the trailer. Fortunately no one was injured however the trailer required a bit of work.

Plenty Hwy victim

Plenty Hwy trailer overturned.

More of the Plenty Hwy.

More of the Plenty Hwy.

Arriving at Jervois the weather was deteriorating so some firewood was gathered with the help of the Power Wagon & we set up camp. With no improvement in conditions we continued next day to Gemtree, gateway to the Gem fields of Central Australia, only 126 miles but due to the condition of the road everyone was glad to arrive. Here we were treated to a Camp Oven Roast by the local camping park.

Evening fire and a beautiful sunset.

Evening fire and a beautiful sunset.

At Gemtree the road from there on to Alice Springs is sealed so apart from occasional rattles from our clutch and a leaking fuel pump on the Power Wagon there were no further dramas. We arrived in “the Alice” as it is known to coincide with the Alice Springs Transport Hall of Fame reunion, a week long showcase of Australian transport history. 

Piano key section of the Hwy is reinforced to take aircraft of the Royal Flying Doctor in an emergency.

Piano key section of the Hwy is reinforced to take aircraft of the Royal Flying Doctor in an emergency.

From here some were heading back to Western Australia via the Great Central road while others chose to visit Lamberts the geographical centre of Austarlia and continue down the historic Oodnadatta track, another 1200 km (745 ml) of rough unsealed road to Copley, then on to Adelaide.

Coober Pedy the Opal capital of Australia

Coober Pedy the Opal capital of Australia

Fortunately as it turned out, time constraints had us head straight down the excellent Stuart Hwy between Alice Springs & Adelaide stopping briefly at Coober Pedy the Opal capital of Australia. It was here that the clutch started shedding springs from the disc, parts of these then intermittantly jammed the pressure plate causing loss of clutch, character building Cheryl called it, especially when it happened on Bolte Bridge, the main thoroughfare through Melbourne in peak hour traffic.

Bad clutch

Bad clutch

Some statistics: Miles covered 4235 (6815 km)  Total fuel used 987 litres (approx 260 US gal)  at a cost of AU$1510. The highest fuel price seen was AU$2.10 / litre, fortunately by carrying five Jerry cans we didn’t have to purchase any at this price.

The next trip has been planned for 2020 to re-trace the route & visit the wartime installations from Alice Springs to Darwin.

 
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Roberto’s Latest Illustrations

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Roberto Flores wanted to share his latest illustrations. They were created for a French bimonthly magazine “4×4 Story”. Number, or issue 62, is related to how enjoying the summer with your jeep and its windshield folded down. Vive l´été!!! Number 63 is also related to summer and how to going to the beach…in a DUKW! Roberto didn’t have a chance to translate the comics into english, so brush up on your french 🙂

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Story 62

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Story 63

 
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Ted’s Got Lots of Parts for Sale Storrs, CT

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Ted Jordan has lots of parts for sale. His contact info is willysted@charter.net or 1-860-429-4080 or1-860-428-3265

Willys Jeep PTO related parts for sale
Complete PTO setup for cj5 or 3B ,with newer style Spicer 18h PTO unit rear drive shaft with PTO spacer for extra length and rear gearbox output shaft
Right angle drive unit minus drum pulley
Another right angle drive unit with drum pulley
Rare Ramsey Twinstick PTO specific to the CJ2A- 3A . This is not for a pickup ,wagon ,or cj5
Rare Ramsey C7 Capstan winch , looks to be complete . I have been collecting this type stuff for a very long time and have never seen one of these !!! Nice unit
Early Willys Farm Jeep chafe screen
Excellent set of 10 spline Warn hubs (look to be unused)
Early CJ2A keyed coil ,with mount .Great condition
Single stick PTOs about two dozen or so to choose from with lots of tail shaft variations (not pictured didnt want to drag em all out)
Rear out put gearboxes ( a few to choose from ) Sorry just the one driveshaft right now listed with the complete setup
Monarch HI-LO Plow and implement pump ,valve and reservoir units . Atleast a half dozen to choose from
Oi bath air cleaner setups ,one early 2a one later 2a-3a Donaldson type
Excellent condition industrial engine governor ( Not a variable speed unit but I may also be selling one of my last variable speed units soon
Reproduction WW2 Steering wheel (unused condition )
4 Sets of Jeep hubcaps . One set looks to be Commando , the other sets look to be one early and one later version J series or possibly wagoneer . All sets not mint but very nice condition for a driver or to restore . They should shine up well.
Bantam Trailer lunette and landing leg . Was mounted on a civ TC3 trailer and switched out for original TC3 type . Safety chains look to be M416
NOS set of Arrow glass lenses , I was told these are for the TC3 trailers but Im not sure . They are in excellent condition

Im sure Im forgetting some parts listed in pics but feel free to email or call with questions and parts that arent pictured you may be looking for. Pricing will depend on which part your looking for and if you want multiple parts. In other words the more you want the better I can do on a price for you. I am looking for a few items for an early 46 column shift 2a Im working on and would possibly trade something if it worked out good for both partys. See more pics at this old Willys post.

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1957 FC-150 Sewickley, PA $33,875

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Looks real nice.

“Astounding investment grade restoration, no expense spared. Must be seen to be believed! This vehicle turns heads everywhere it has been shown, and would be an incredible addition to any of the finest collections. Do yourself a favor, stop by Cox Automotive and see for yourself. 118 Lenzner Court, Sewickley, PA. 15143.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/5225156095.html

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1946 CJ-2A Burney, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

“All stock 1946 CJ-2A Willys. Runs and is driven on a regular basis. It has been gone through completly.”

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1952 Wagon Nemo, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Back on Craigslist.

(09/10/2014) Looks good.

Frame off restoration
4 cyl, 4wd, rebuilt 3sp manual trans, new brakes
New upholstery, new firestone wide Whitewall tires
Wipers do not work, cracked drivers side glass (flat glass, easy repair)
Functioning after market gauge cluster”

http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/5224064835.html

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1946 CJ-2A Salem, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7,900.

(05/21/2015) This has an interesting tow setup.

“This CJ runs great, New Brakes, leaf springs, shocks, gas tank,tires, top,gages and much more. Converted to electronic ignition and 12 volt. Has PTO for winch. This vehicle is ready to head to the hills. Great hunting rig, as you stray dry and have a heater. Will sell with or without trailer. Add $2500 for trailer..”

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1958 DKW Munga New Jersey $15,000

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Glenn spotted this rare Munga in good shape, though I can’t attest to whether it is original or not.

“The only one in the U.S., a hybrid German Border Patrol Jeep made by the predecessor of AUDI [DKW Auto Union] in the late 50’s, Has a newly rebuilt VW air cooled engine with manual trans, big Military type tires and runs great….especially in parades and is a winner in car shows. Need room in my collector car garage so am letting go this special one of a kind. Registered in NJ as a antique ’68 VW and MUNGA model.”

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5172675120.html

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1943 GPW Pawnee, IL $5000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/01/2015) Needs some work.

“Selling a 1943 WILLYS has a really nice rebuilt 1942 Ford F marked GPW engine runs and sounds like a Singer sewing machine f marked bellhousing and some other parts. We license this and drove all lights work including brake lights.
transmission is a t90 not the t84 original willys frame and 4×4 front and rear axle assembly original brake system I put all new wheel cylinders on it maybe brake pads had no brakes when I got it.
I went out and bought a hard top for it from Kentucky a cost of $600.00 you could sell it and use the money elsewhere. It fits nice with the later 46 windshield I have another split 46 windshield had no windshield
military tires and wheels the tub body needs restored it could be replaced with a reman or better tub.
have a set of F marked seat frames to go with it. correct restored oil canister and a few other wwii jeep items.
the frame is in great shape the front tips need replaced I would say it had a plow on it, it was light blue when I got it , I will throw in a plow for a willys as I have one. the gas tank has been removed and another type installed under the rear, the machinegun mount is still there.
when I got it and had the rear ends underneath the leaf springs they just need put back to original position. easy job This a great parts jeep or restore project this is real wwii the rare Ford GPW engine is worth quite a bit by itself.”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5226900616.html

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1953 M-38A1 Beaver Falls, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

Looks solid.

“1953 Jeep Willy. M38A1 U.S. Marine Corps. Excellent shape, mechanically inside and body. Garage kept. 15000 OBO. Clean Title, Manual transmission, and gas fuel.”

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