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Bill forwarded this ad.
“1945 body ,fenders ,grill. ,hood, windshield frame and glass, both front seats ,glove box door and both rear storage doors, and steering wheel for sale $1500 obo.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5819741729.html
Ann and I have been busy with Rusty today. We removed (no easy task given the damage and rusty bolts) the grille and are ready to straighten it. Ann removed the rear tire, lights, and funky rear tow setup. We bought a battery, changed oil, etc. We learned that the starter spins and the engine turns over smoothly. The fuel pump works, too, but there’s no spark to the plugs just yet (seems to be the points — coil is working).
Here are just a few pics.
The rust areas in the center are rusted through. The cargo area floor has a similar sized rust problem. Both appear patchable. Ann did all this work.
This is my wife’s blood. I told her to stop bleeding on the jeep 🙂
My ignition didn’t come with a key and wasn’t stock anyway, so I ditched it. Instead, I rigged up this fender mounted dash with an ignition switch and button starter.
Craig forwarded this one. Appears worth a look.
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5808687934.html
“1962 Willys Jeep Station Wagon 6 cyl Super Hurricane 6-226, 4wd with high/low range, 3 door Original: Turquoise White color combo, interior, extra option factory rear hubs. Car is a monthly driver that starts immediately and accelerates strong. Has been garaged, less than 5,000 miles since brake shoes were changed. Acquired car in 1993 with roughly 56,000 miles. First 3 photos are from 1993. General condition is good, engine is all original except electric fuel pump. 59,600 miles.
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I spent yesterday sick in bed. That was good for watching some football, but no good for updates (nor did I check any email). There should be updates Tuesday morning.
We are heading to Baton Rouge on an unexpected adventure. More on our adventure tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I found this at a nearby Buc-ees.
…. I managed to schedule this morning’s update on the wrong date. And, it was just the simple update below:
We had a very slow start yesterday for reasons that shall remain in confidence due to the sensitive nature of the person who slowly got ready, delaying our departure, and who was not Ann nor I. The slow departure kept us from spending as much time as we’d hoped in downtown Fort Worth. More on that tomorrow.
Later on in the day, the two fast morning-dressers went out on their own and had a lovely afternoon meeting with Jesse and Andrea Ybarra, then a wonderful dinner with my niece, who is feeling the affects of being away from home as a Freshman in college. Our timing with her couldn’t have been better.
When we returned to the motorhome, I received an email that may lead to an incredible jeep-related opportunity, which could change our travel plans slightly. I’ll know more later today.
However, right now (that would be late Monday evening) I’m exhausted, so this is the only post for Tuesday morning. Stayed tuned …. I will post Tuesday afternoon if our travel plans change.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
The body looks rough.
“1953 Willys CJ 3B 4cyl F head. First year of the high hood. Body rusty the rest in fair shape. Frame and gears good and engine turns by hand. I have too many projects letting this one go.”
And this cute, fuzzy, tarantula, that was resting outside the guest house where Ann and I are staying.
For the past couple of days we’ve been having some good family fun at Ann’s uncles place. They have about 10 acres of flat desert that’s relatively uninteresting during the day, unless you have an ATV to explore the area, but at night comes alive with all types of creatures. Never a dull moment here!
It’s not a jeep, but Ann and I had fun racing around in this thing.
Ann driving her aunt. I think my wife is ready for some jeep racing. She was driving that ATV fast!
Ann’s cousin Shelby found two things near the border of the property yesterday. A basketball and, of all things, a jeep grille, leftover from some mysterious plastic jeep. I can’t imagine why, but they thought I should have the grille. I guess it’s going up on my office wall somewhere.
Here are a few of the creatures we found at night:
Scorpion
Ann will be heading for Spokane this morning and I won’t see her again until Sunday. So, I thought it best to spend time with her :-). Then, on Monday, we’ll be heading together for Billings to meet Robin for the first time, see his jeep collection, and then meet with Lloyd to pick up my new/old DJ-3A! Many thanks to Robin for running up to inspect the jeep (and my apologies for causing him to buy a Jeep Wagon from Lloyd).
Eric Kalamaja is helping raise funds to bring “Band of Brothers” back to Camp Toccoa, Mt Currahee. He’s setup a gofundme account to help cover their travel expenses.
If you are interested and want to learn more, go here: https://www.gofundme.com/2e665wc4