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DJ-3A Surrey/Gala Guru Bruce Agan Passed Away

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I’m sorry to report that Bruce Agan passed away after a short fight with cancer yesterday in Iowa.

We first exchanged emails in 2009. He generously shared a large amount of DJ-related info for eWillys readers. Over the ensuing years he became a go-to-guy for anything DJ-3A, Gala, or Surrey related. In 2012, he started the site http://www.jeepsurreygala.com, which contains a large amount of DJ info. I had hoped to stop by and visit with him during one of our trips, but I hadn’t got the chance.

So, we bid a farewell to our good friend. Perhaps he’s already busy discussing the finer points of the Surrey with Elvis. Here’s the surrey that Bruce restored, one of several jeeps he owned.

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Omix-ADA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL JEEP HERITAGE EXPO

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Omix-ADA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL JEEP HERITAGE EXPO celebrating 75 years of jeep

More than 250 Modern and Historic Jeeps to be on display at July 16 Event, benefiting the American Diabetes Association.

Suwanee, Ga. (June 7, 2016) – Omix-ADA® the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced it will hold its inaugural Jeep Heritage Expo, celebrating 75 years of Jeep, at its company headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

During the event, Omix-ADA will open up its doors to the public for the first time ever, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at its 230,000 square feet facility where more than 20,000 Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA Jeep parts and accessories are developed and housed. Furthermore, Omix-ADA’s complete vintage and historic Jeep Collection, featuring more than 30 of the world’s rarest Jeeps spanning seven decades, will be on view to the public.

The Jeep Heritage Expo will also feature a Jeep Show & Shine, benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Limited to just 250 vehicles, enthusiasts can pre-register online to enter their own Jeeps – any model, 1941-present – for display and to vie for prizes and awards from Omix-ADA. 100 percent of the Show & Shine vehicle entry fees will be donated to the American Diabetes Association.

In addition, there will be a number of activities for children and families, including remote control Jeep races, carnival games, giveaways and more. Food will be available onsite from the region’s top food trucks.

The inaugural Jeep Heritage Expo will take place at Omix-ADA from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Admission to the event is free to the public and will be held at the following address:

Omix-ADA / Rugged Ridge
460 Horizon Drive
Suwanee, GA 30024

For more information on Omix-ADA’s Jeep Heritage Expo, Omix-ADA’s family of brands, or its complete line of high-quality Jeep and off-road parts and accessories, please visit www.Omix-ADA.com or contact Omix-ADA directly at (770) 614-6101.

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The King Family’s 2016 Jeep Rally

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Jason filed this report on the family’s 2016 rally.

“This past weekend we had our 6th Annual Jeep Rally in beautiful Parke County, Indiana.  We enjoyed traveling north from Rockville to visit a old family homestead and also meander through the countryside seeing covered bridges, horse drawn Amish carriages, as well as, a few turkey and deer.  We also rode go karts like we did last year and ended up stopping for ice cream prior to returning from our nearly 60 mile trip.  This year we had 7 jeeps ranging in years from 1946 to 2014 and 23 three attendees.  We are already looking forward to next year’s run.”

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