UPDATE: This should have posted this morning, but the newest version of WordPress has a glitch that causes posts to randomly miss their scheduled appearance. 

Despite Charter Communication’s claim of ‘Blazing Speeds’, last night it was more like tortoise speeds. It was so slow I couldn’t get their Internet Speed Test to work. So, I’d say that calls for the evening off. I’m sure everything will be working by tomorrow night.

Looks nice, lacks combat rims and rear floating hubs.

“Six year frame off restoration with new MB body tub, windshield, hood , military grille, top bars, canvas top , seats, bumper and bumperetts, spare tire support , shocks, wheel bearings and brakes, gas tank, fuel filter, air cleaner, voltage regulator, horn , lights, wiring harness, gas lines, fuel pump, military light switch and lights, tires with military tread,”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/ctd/5702276527.html

Doesn’t run, but looks to potentially be a good project.

“1949 Willys Jeepster all original and unmodified. Flat head 4 cylinder with 3 on the column. Original 6 volt system and all chrome. Engine turns. New tires. Please see pics. Located in central PA. ”

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/5678509030.html

This July 25, 1946, article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette introduced the Jeep Station Wagon, designed to carry passengers or freight.

Just a couple updates today, though it certainly isn’t for lack of content. There was a noticeable increase in jeeps for sale last month that was constant throughout the entire month. We may be looking at the leading edge of another recession.

I’m ready to release a small number of books … 12 to be exact. These first books are signed copies and will be $30 (with free shipping). Around the end of July I will be making the book available to everyone, with signed copies available from me or unsigned copies through Amazon. You can learn more about the book at my new author’s site: http://www.deilers.com/.

Though I’ve done my best to squash all the grammatical errors, I’m sure I’ve missed a few. So, as a part of this first round of books I’ll be offering a bounty of $5 per error if anyone wants to take me up on it (up to a max of $100 or 20 errors — not person but total). When you order the book I’ll explain how to send the errors you find to me. I’m only making this offer to the twelve eWillys readers who purchase this version.

If you want a book, drop me an email (d@ewillys.com) that includes your mailing address. I’ll explain how to pay (I’ll take check or paypal).

Did a quick trip to Seattle. Just a few updates today. Back on Monday.

Today, my son and I return to Salt Lake and I’ll spend the day with my other two kids. On Monday, I’ll be heading for Winnemucca, then turn north for Silver City, Idaho for a little remote mountain exploring.

That’s a quick summary of this quick trip. Though I’ll be gone.

This CJ-5 powered a winch to hoist materials for a building under construction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It was featured in the January 1858 issue of Willys News.