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Eastward HO!: 2018 East Coast Trip

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OVERVIEW | Day 1: Sunday April 29th: It’s a Fluid Situation; at Least No Fluids Spilled! –>

UPDATE II: Because of events at the beginning of our East Coast trip, we were forced to change our planned routes (see original map at the bottom). As a result, this was actual route:

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Original post from April 28th: On Thursday evening, we made it back to Pasco after successfully repairing the mower and my mother’s computer. Hurray!

We have a pile of things to accomplish before our goal of leaving on SUNDAY APRIL 29th. Ann’s managing the annual launch of the sprinkler system (from lawns to farms, she’s a water pro), meanwhile I did my klutzy best to set us back by sitting on my glasses. Sigh …. so I spent yesterday getting a new set of glasses. Fortunately, I’d already secured a prescription last week when I bought new contacts.

Now that Ann and I are on the same page in terms of travels (there was some initial confusion), we’ve scoped out the early part of our trip. Our first must-be-there date is Black Mountain, NC, on May 11th. The next is Aurora, Ohio, May 16th. Once we get to Missouri (which we think will be two days), we ought to be able to pin down our dates more specifically. Here’s the rough route:

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On our agenda, are several jeep barns, a couple museums with early jeeps, the Pizza Hut museum (who knew?), Omix Ada museum, several family visits, the Midwest Willys Reunion, and much much more. Thanks to everyone who plan to share their jeeps, their homes and their stories with us!

  1. OVERVIEW: 2018 East Coast Trip
  2. Day 1: Sunday April 29th: It’s a Fluid Situation; at Least No Fluids Spilled!
  3. Day 2: Monday April 30th: Life’s Twists and Turns
  4. Day 3: Tuesday May 1: Weathering Oz
  5. Day 4 – Wednesday May 2: Old Friends
  6. Day 5 – Thursday May 3: Rainy Day Quilts
  7. Day 6 – Friday May 4: Parker To the Rescue!
  8. Day 7 – Saturday May 5: There’s a Coffee Shop Here?
  9. Day 8 – Sunday May 6: Somber to Soda
  10. Day 9 – Mon May 7: Jeeps, Rest & Laundry
  11. Day 10 – Tues May 8: Laurel, Hardy & Wood Cars
  12. Day 11- Wed. May 9th: Exploring the Palmetto State
  13. Day 12 – Thurs. May 10th: Willys to Hawgs
  14. Day 13 – Friday May 11th: Lawrence & Lubbeck
  15. Day 14 – Sat. May 12th: Ann Gets the Boot
  16. Day 15 – Sunday May 13th: Great Scott, Another Jungle Jims?
  17. Day 16 – Monday May 14th: Drive Them Jeeps!
  18. Day 17 – Tuesday May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware
  19. Day 18 – Wed. May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora
  20. Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet …
  21. Day 20 – Friday May 18th: Reunion Day 1
  22. Day 21 – Saturday May 19th: Mr. Infamous
  23. Day 22 – Sunday May 20th: Hittin’ The Road
  24. Day 23 – Mon. May 21st: From Summer Santa to the Police Academy
  25. Day 24 – Tuesday May 22: Rain N’ Fog in Coal Country
  26. Day 25 – Wednesday May 23rd: Steel, Strings & Sellersville
  27. Day 26 – Thursday May 24th: Architecture & Organs
  28. Day 27 & Day 28 – Fri/Sat May 25th/26th: What is Happening?
  29. Day 29 – Sunday May 27th: The Exley House Curse
  30. Day 30 – Monday May 28th: Grilling in the Rain
  31. Day 31 – Tuesday May 29th: Nous aurons toujours Paris
  32. Day 32 – Wednesday May 30th: Little Town, Big Ideas
  33. Day 33 – Thursday May 31st: Getting Our Kicks on Route 66
  34. Day 34 – Friday June 1st: The Route of Confusion
  35. Day 35 – Saturday June 2nd: Following the Western Cattle Trail
  36. Day 36 – Sunday June 3rd: Leaving The Plains
  37. Day 37 – Monday June 4th: Up and Over the Rockies
  38. Day 38/39 – Tues/Wed June 5th/6th: Road Home – Epilogue

OVERVIEW |  Day 1: Sunday April 29th: It’s a Fluid Situation; at Least No Fluids Spilled! –>

 
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1948 Wagon Harned, KY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.

Nice looking wagon.

“Up for sale is a great looking Willys Panel. Here are a parcel list about the truck Ford 302 crate motor-AOD Transmisson-373gears-Ford ranger front clip and rear end Aluminum radiator with electric fan-New wire harness-Vintage air-Dolphin gauge-Tinted glass all around. The graphics are on vinyl and can be remove.”

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1951 CJ-3A Cayuta, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500

A reader shared this nice looking 3A. It’s got a few updates.

“I redid this Jeep a few years ago and have decided it’s time to sell.
New steel body kit.
Rebuilt Dauntless 225 V6
New Best top
Rebuilt drive train
Everything else new or redone”

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1960 CJ-5 Bend, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

Seems in pretty good shape.

“Excellent condition”

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1948 CJ-2A San Jose, CA $8000

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I’m not sure what’s lining the floor. Rubber?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/1948-cj-2a-willys/6570248257.html

“I’m selling my 1948 Willy’s
It has been a really great Jeep for me.
4 Cyl, 3 speed
Original 6 volt system, new voltage regulator, carburetor, Head lights, switch.
Generator, Alternator, newly serviced.”

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CJ-2A & M-38 Boonville, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.

Online bidding for this auction closes May 1st. The late 1946 CJ-2A is militarized.

“1952 Military Willys Jeep w/new canvas
1946 Military Willys Jeep – Previously Restored”

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1954 M-170 Columbia, OH Auction

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This online auction ends May 15.

https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3081511.html?kwd=willys&zip=&category=0

“1954 Willys M170 Jeep This was originally a M170 ambulance jeep that had been converted into a brush truck for the Lisbon VFD. It has a brush guard on the front with a 10,000 lb Warn winch. It is a 24 volt system with new 12 volt lights and ignition switch. It has 31772 miles which are believed to be original but can not be verified as such. The jeep runs and works and comes with the original lights and new carburetor. This unit is located at the Center Township Garage.”

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1953 M-38A1 San Francisco, CA $7500

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Looks in good shape with some updates.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1953-willys/6570754865.html

“I have a nice clean 1953 Jeep that is clean . New tires , all around new breaks , new paint job , new carb, new half top, farm jack and 9000 pound wench. Also tow hitch I hate to get rid of this toy but need to get a bigger jeep to tow a boat. Back and forth from lake I may be interested in trade for jeep with a v8 . Text me pic Asking $7,500 or best offer also I have a custom fit car cover for it , This jeep was in the Korean war as a medical unit it has serial numbers under passenger seat I’m not in any hurry to sell the jeep because I will use it this summer and I don’t need help selling it .”

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1953 CJ-3B Bentonville, AR $3250

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UPDATE: Link fixed

Runs, but needs work.

https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep/6572749920.html

“1953 Willys Jeep, runs but needs minor adjustments and restoration. 3 speed transmission with high and low, four wheel drive, all original, have title. Power take off winch on front, spare tire and wheel. New brake system. Title in hand. Hurricane 4 cyclinder 6 volt engine.”

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1949? CJ-2A Chicago, IL $9700

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I’m not familiar with the term “parade condition and quality”? The rear cargo area doesn’t look restored to me (shadows???).

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep/6572706631.html

“This is a parade condition and quality 1949 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep.
Looks Great
Runs Good
Fully restored, motor, trans, rear-end all were went through and didn’t need it, but I wanted them right.
Interior seats are flawless. (Rate backseat included)
Tires are 99% life remaining.”

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