I have a few updates ready for Saturday morning. I’ll be doing some more around noon today.

Paul forwarded these pics and information about a military surplus yard that is liquidating. Looks like you’ll need an axe to get some of those trucks out of the woods.

He wrote, “The local military surplus yard (E A Patson Parts and Equipment) is closing after 60 years and everything is for sale. I spent the last three days digging thru various piles of parts searching for items I might need in the future for my Willys and I’ve had an incredible time. Their stock of Jeep parts consist of mainly running gear items but even those have been picked over pretty good. Their supply of body items were sold long ago. What’s left is stuff for Dodge M37’s, some M151 parts and parts for the larger military trucks. I was looking for a new burner can for my Southwind M978 gas heater and I had a selection of over 30 new cans to choose from. These cans were stacked in a pile outdoors between a tree and the damaged cab of a semi. The cans are stainless steel so the years of outdoor storage didn’t harm them in the least.

Lots of parts are stored in an unheated building in 55 gallon drums with the tops cut off and positioned upright. Many of these drums are full of parts (I have now idea what vehicle they’re for) and a second layer of full 55 gallon drums are stacked on top of the first layer of drums. There’s also a partial third layer of drums with parts on top of the second layer….. this place is incredible!”

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I’m taking the weekend off and won’t be answering emails until Sunday night. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

I got invited over to the neighbor’s house to play Dominion Saturday night, so didn’t have time for updates. I’ll have time during the Seahawk’s game, so look for some updates by halftime and continuing for a while afterwards.

No pics provided.

“Two jeeps $500.00 for all 360-401-5731”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/4083296165.html

Some good parts.

“Mike- 973-653-6921

Willys MB/Early CJ2A pedal assembly: $75
Large Fram Oil filter bracket: $10
Torque Reaction Spring inner shackle N.O.S(Willys MB): $20
Willys MB pully (L134): inner pully damaged(still servicable) $10
Oil breather L134: $5
(2) window brackets to frame for M-38: $20
Carter YF carberator, upper and lower halves: $10
Engine Mounts (New): $10
Willys MB Body handles, After Market: $75
M-38 Front and rear drive shafts, For T-90 Trans, splines are not missing teeth: $10 each
Bellhousing L134. EarlyWillys MB: Sold
L134 Coolant elbow(top of motor): $20
Rear drive shaft Knuckle assemby, Willys MB: $50
Stearing Column bracket: $10

Take all for $200 dollars (firm)”

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/4074467709.html

It’s not one-of-a-kind, but looks in good shape.

“One of a Kind Mitsubishi Right hand drive. This Jeep was made in Japan, street legal, good shape, 4 cylinder, 3 speded transmission, runs great.
Send me a text or give me a call with any questions or offers. I am open to trades and negotiating the price.
Price: $10,000
City: Calexico
State: CA”

http://www.sellajeep.com/jss/sale/adj068/adj068.html

I just received a large shipment of books and am busy signing/preparing them for mailing. So, no updates Friday morning.

For some reason my search mechanisms aren’t working. I’m going to blame the storm that blew through an hour ago. Guess I’ll take the night off and try again Friday night.

Ann re-proofed the book over the last couple days and found a handful of minor errors. Rather than push the book with those errors, I’m uploading the new version, which will delay the launch. So, I will formally announce it next week once Createspace approves the PDF file. Thanks for your patience1