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DJ-5/DJ-6 Documents

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I found these docs on eBay. They are basic pricing sheets for the DJ-5 and DJ-6 (non mail-jeep looking versions). Though I don’t see specifics, I think these used the T-96 tranny.

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Wood Hardtop Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $125.

Bill spotted this wood hardtop. The side windows flip down. Looks well-built.

“CUSTOM MADE WOOD (W/ CANVAS) WILLY’S JEEP TOP/COVER NEEDS SOME REPAIR FOR RETROFITTING YOUR VINTAGE JEEP! ATTENTION SURFERS ! AND DEER HUNTERS !!!”

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Good Day

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We had a good day of work on Patterson today. First up, we confirmed that all the lights, blinkers, and even the hazards work. The brake lights don’t work yet, but that’s related to the master cylinder. I’ve ordered a dual master cylinder system from R&P, which ought to solve the brake issues.

The last electronic issue to debug is the heater motor. That’s on deck for tomorrow morning.

We took a look a closer look at Patterson’s engine and concluded it needs a full rebuild. There are multiple areas of pitting on the piston walls. Examples:

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Wall of piston #4. Several instances of pitting.

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Pitting on #2

So, we turned our attention to Rusty’s engine, one that is marked as a rebuild. Ann tackled the cleaning of it. It was supposed to be a “good enough” job, which she surpassed.

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2017 Willys Overland Rally Report

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Casey shared a report over email on the 2017 Rally last week. This was the eighth year and, once again, was a big success. There’s even talk of expanding it a few days.

Over fifty people from fourteen states in twenty-three vehicles attended this year’s event . Twenty vehicles hit the trails, with five break downs.

They’ve already scheduled next year’s event for May 18-20, 2018. Once again, it will be held at the Red Cliff Lodge, a beautiful location. Learn more at the Willys Rally site.

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1947 Press Photo of Bountiful Jeep Posse on eBay

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This is back on eBay.

“1947 Press Photo Bountiful Jeep Posse Volunteer Org. serves the City and County
This is an original press photo. In Emergency Duty. At Bountiful Utah.Photo measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1947.”

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1952 Photo Of Eisenhower in Korea on eBay

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Looks like a cold December visit.

“This is an original press photo. President Elect Eisenhower dressed for cold weather and in a jeep loaded with brass prepares to leave after visiting the South Korean Capitol Division rest area somewhere in Korea to go to an airfield and continue his Korean tour. In the back seat its Maj Gen Song You Chan Capitol Division Commander Gen Mark Clark far east supreme commander an Gen James Van Fleet 8th Army Commander.Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 12-07-1952.”

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1957 Willys Export Heavy Construction Brochure

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The is a cool brochure. I’d have purchased if it had been cheaper.

“‘Jeep®’ VEHICLES
FOR ALL HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Measures about 7 ¼ X 9 inches in its folded
position. Opens to about 22 x 14 ½ inches”

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