Monthly Archives: June 2021

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Happy Father’s Day!

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Just this one update today. Happy Father’s Day to all you father’s out there! Since all my kids are far from me, I’ll be spending the day working on the shop and maybe even working on the racer a little bit.

Speaking of father (or minister or pastor), yesterday I received my official documents from the Universal Life Church. I now have the rather dubious and dangerous authority to marry people. I’m bonafide!!

My wife’s son will be getting married in August and they asked me to officiate, so now I’m an official officiate. I get to check off another life experience 🙂

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Jesse and Andrea to Retire the Annual FC Roundup

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All good things must end and the FC Roundup is no exception. Sadly, Craig announced yesterday that Jesse and Andrea have decided to retire from hosting the Roundup.

The FC Roundup was always a super way (for us) to start the ‘jeep’ year. It was a great reason to head south for warmer environs. Always generous hosts, they always made us feel welcome, as did everyone who attended. Not only did we always have a great time down there, but we also used it as a springboard to travel east, west, north, and south.

So, to the Ybarra’s we say thanks for all your efforts over the years! We wish you the best in the future!

These pics are from 2013 (see many more pics from over the years at the FC Connection):

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1945 “Front Line Newspaper” Video

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Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC, The 14th Army’s Newspaper,” narrates this video showing how they attempt to distribute a newspaper to the 14th Army. One shot shows a jeep mobbed with soldiers looking for a copy of the paper.

“Title reads: “Front Line Newspaper. Exclusive Commentary by Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC. The 14th Army’s Newspaper”.

Burma (Myanmar) and Calcutta, India.

Various shots of soldiers and mules advancing through mud in the jungle of Burma. Various shots of men firing shells. Various M/Ss of British soldiers in jungle seated around fire drinking tea. They look tired and dirty, flies buzz around them.

Various shots of editorial office of the SEAC (South-Eastern Asia Command) newspaper, including C/Us of Owen and Len Jackson, sailor in Royal Navy and editor of the paper. C/U of female typist at work on Remington typewriter. Various C/Us of Photostat copies of overseas edition of News Chronicle, Daily Mirror, Cardiff Times and Belfast Telegraph. C/U of Owen on telephone.

C/U of man looking at photos. Various shots of Indian men casting the moulds for the SEAC newspaper. Various shots of SEAC newspapers coming off printing press. Various shots of Indian men sorting and addressing newspapers.

Various shots aeroplane landing on runway. Various shots of newspapers and mail being unloaded from aeroplane and onto a jeep. The jeep arrives at army camp. There is a big scramble as soldiers clamber onto jeep to get newspapers. C/U of British soldiers looking at cartoon strip ‘Jane’ in paper. M/S of patients receiving newspapers in Burma military hospital. Various shots of newspapers being dropped by parachute to soldiers on front line. Good C/Us of soldiers reading papers.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A York, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.

Listed as a 1944, it appears to be a 1947 based on the serial number. This CJ-2A is being sold by a dealer.

“For sale is a 1944 Willys CJ2A , 4×4 . This Willys is 4 cylinder , flat head , and 3 speed manual transmission . This is a nice vintage vehicle , and it does run well . The miles are exempt on the title . This Willys has a Meyer snow plow . The vehicle is tan with a brown interior . The price is $5900”

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1958 Wagon Farmington, ME $8000

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This may be worth a look. The pics aren’t the best.

https://maine.craigslist.org/atq/d/west-farmington-1951-willys-overland/7334379362.html

“1951 Willys Overland Station Wagon.
Completely restored.
3 spd, 2wd with overdrive
Phone calls only”

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1954 M-38A1 Charlotte, VT $15,000

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Looks in good shape.

https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1954-army-m38a1-jeep/7337844102.html

“Beautifully restored 1954 Army M38A1 Jeep. Ready for inspection.”

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1957 CJ-3B York, PA $4900

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This doesn’t run at the moment.

https://york.craigslist.org/ctd/d/york-1957-willys-cj-3b/7338132337.html

“For sale is a 1957 Willys CJ 3B . This Willys has a 8 cylinder , small block Chevy engine , 2 bbl carb , and 3 speed manual transmission , 4×4 . The factory 4 cylinder was replaced by a Chevy V8 years ago . The miles are exempt on the title . This Willys is a project . The engine will run , the vehicle moves , the brakes are bad . This Willys is blue with a black interior . The price is $4900.00 plus tax , title , and applicable fees . We are a used car dealer . Call today for more information !”

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1953 CJ-3B Center Barnstead, NH $11,500

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Drain holes have been covered/removed.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/center-barnstead-1953-willys/7337924083.html

“This 1953 willys jeep is in good condition also comes with hood working plow jeep was restored 10years ago and is stored in a barn when not used it’s not driven in wi nter salty roads it’s been a toy for the family for years anyone interested in this American made 4×4 call John”

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Year? M-38 New Britain, CT $2000

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It’s hard to see how much floor rust is here.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-britain-1950s-m38-jeep/7334523808.html

“Hi I have a 1950s Jeep M38. It needs to be fully restore, body needs work some rust as seen on the pictures. I don’t have the time to fix it. Serious seller, please don’t waste my time with stupid ?”

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1946 Bantam T3-C Trailer Hudson Valley, NY $450

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The rims make this worth a look.

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tro/d/jefferson-valley-willys-bantam-t3-jeep/7332277472.html

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“This is a 1946 BantamT3-C trailer sold through Willys Jeep dealerships.
The good; Original combat rims. They have been media blasted and powder coated.
Original VIN tag with proper Bantam ownership in my name.
The bad;
It is in very rough shape. It looks like someone moved it with a bulldozer.
This trailer needs a trailer to pick it up. IT IS NOT towable.

Best offers considered, but only in person.
Phone calls only, and not after 8pm. Mention this ad and I’ll return your call.
Text and emails will be ignored.”