Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Day 18 – Wednesday May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora

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<– Day 17 – Tues. May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware | Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet … –>

Day 18: Not much to report. I spent Wednesday morning working on the presentation, then we drove to the Bertram Inn & Conference Center in Aurora, Ohio, which is larger than anticipated and very nice.

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We knew we were in the right place when we spotted Bob Christy’s CJ-3B:

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For the first time since we left Pasco, we unloaded much of the jeep in preparation for the Spring Willys Jeep Reunion this weekend. We enjoyed some fish tacos for dinner with Bob and Mindy Christy and caught up with them. I can’t believe it’s been five years since we’d seen each other in person!

After dinner, we finished off the evening by doing our laundry. Yep, an exciting day!

On Thursday I’ll be polishing up the presentation. We expect a lot of people to be rolling into the complex today in preparation for tomorrow.

<– Day 17 – Tues. May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware | Day 19 – Thurs. May 17th: No Rain Yet … –>

 
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Roberto’s CJ-3A Illustration

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Roberto shared this CJ-3A illustration inspired by a Four Wheeler Magazine photo:

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3 MB Engines, 1 GPW Engine, 2 Bantam Trailers Waynesville, OH

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Roger Martin has some stuff he’s like to sell. It’s best to contact him via phone: 937-477-5270.

  • The red engine came out of a Chris-Craft boat and marine setup it’s an MB engine.
  • There’s a gpw engine rebuild plate with the rods in the mains are turned down, too.
  • I got a couple more civilian engines one more MB engine in there so I guess I got 3 MB engines one gpw engine.
  • I have two bantam trailers I took a picture of one of them and then I have the carry-all trailer its built in Chicago
  • I got transmissions, transfer cases, and all kinds of miscellaneous Jeep parts in that trailer.

Here are some pics. The MB Marine engine:

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1944 MB Engine:

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MB Engine:
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GPW Engine:

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One of the Trailers:roger-trailer

 
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1943 MB & Many Parts Windsor, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200.

Tim’s selling this large lot of parts with a jeep.

“1943 Willys MB Jeep. Rough shape but can be saved. Transferable registration. I believe the motor was rebuilt but cannot guarantee that so you should consider as needing restoration. Along with the Jeep is a lifetime collection of Jeep parts. Fully assembled motor out of a generator. 6 other blocks including a GPW. Cranks, lights, seats, hoods, jerry cans, electric parts, carbs, unchecked tires, grilles, radiators, new seat covers, intake and exhaust manifolds, wheels, windshields, etc…look closely at the pictures. There may be something special in here. I do not know Jeeps that well. Most stuff appears good. Some stuff is not. First $6200 cash takes it all. Bring strong friends and a big trailer. Will not separate”

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Day 17 – Tuesday May 15th: Cheese N’ Hardware

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<– Day 16 – Monday May 14th: Drive Them Jeeps! | Day 18 – Wed. May 16th: We’ve Arrived in Aurora –>

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This is a real let down after driving jeeps yesterday! But, it is my first Amish buggy!

Day 17: We had another short drive today, going from Columbus to Macedonia, Ohio.

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On Tuesday we drove from Columbus to Macedonia, Ohio.

I spent the morning working on my presentation, so we only did a few things today. Our principle goal was to head to Ann’s Aunt near Cleveland for a visit. But, on the way, we decided to visit two cool spots.

The first was Grandpa’s Cheesebarn and Sweeties Chocolates near Ashland, Ohio. Ann loves this place, so in 2013 we stopped here, but it was closed. This time it was open. She tells me that “Grandpa” still works the store, or was there the last time she and her mother visited in 2015.

Though we saw no sign of Grandpa, we did get to sample all kinds of cheeses and other items. Sure, most of the items you can get elsewhere at slightly lower prices, but by the time we sampled everything, we didn’t have to eat lunch. So, it was cost effective for us. We only bought 4 cheeses and some fermented eggs in beets.

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Father Thomas Asher Needs Some M-38A1 Parts

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Father Thomas Asher expressed an interesting in sharing some history as part of a retreat near Los Gatos, California, this summer. You can read a short bio on him here.

He was most interested in finding one or more folks to bring their jeeps to the retreat and share some history with the kids, but it’s proven difficult to find help. So, he bought an M-38A1, but it needs some parts. He’s got shipping arranged out of Dallas (he grew up there), but if anyone has some parts and can help him out, he’d appreciate it. You can call him at 408-455-1720

I was hoping someone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area might have some of the things just to keep shipping costs down. Bob at 820 Jeep Service got us a few things but wasn’t sure if there was
someone else in this area. The things I would like to find fairly soon are all available on line I
just wanted to make sure someone didn’t have these things laying around that I could pick up for a better price.

Thanks for your help,
Thomas Asher

Shipping address:
820 Jeep Service 
7800 Randle Dr.
Fort Worth, TX
76180

Here are some items I need:

  • Military Footman loops
  • Bow mounting hardware, side plates (4), thumb screws and straps – I
    don’t need the bracket that holds the bows in the up in position.
  • Seat driver, all parts including cover
  • Seat passenger, all parts except frame including cover
  • Black out Light with Guard for front fender
  • Mirror inside center of windshield
  • Clevis, 2x front with pins
  • Clevis, 2x rear with pins
  • Water bucket, canvas for on back of fuel can
  • Speedometer cable or just the end repaired? Our speedometer cable tip is
    worn to a point.
  • Stencil kit
  • Shovel
 
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1955 M-38A1 Elk Grove, CA $6500

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Looks good for the price.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/authentic-military-jeep/6588265030.html

“1955 M38 A-1 Military jeep, 4 Cylinder, heavy canvas top and light weight summer top, turn out hubs on front wheels to go 4-wheel drive, green. Great for messing around off road or around town. Authentic military grade vehicle.”

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1960 Truck & Trailer Ridgefield, WA $11,500

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Appears in good shape. Might need master cylinder work.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/willys-1960-pu/6588674106.html

“Has under 65k original miles. Runs very well,price includes the trailer. Was repainted original colors. Brake master cylinder starting to leak.”

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1947 CJ-2A Sacramento, CA $7500

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May have some Free-Lock hubs.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6588292352.html

“Jeep Willys
1947
New Gas Tank
Runs fine
New Tires 2 military grade
New electrical wiring
new carburetor”

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Meyer CJ-5 Hardtop Cheney, WA $350

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $350

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-cj-5-hardtop/6734394247.html

“Hard top is on a 1960 CJ-5. Will fit 1955-1975 CJ-5’s. All glass is in good shape. As you can see the back part is bent but can be easily pushed back out. Not perfects but everything is there”

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