I got busy on other projects last night, so just a few posts today.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

This GPW will need some work.  More pics on the ad.

“First registered in 1948 when auctioned by the D.O.D.and according to the VIN number, this Light Utility Vehicle is believed to be a 1942 WWII production Ford GPW “Jeep”.;Visit this web site for more information on the Ford GPW Jeep…http://www.kaiserwillys.com/about_willys_jeep_mb_history_specs. As can be seen in the pictures, this was a project started many years ago before the value as an historic vehicle was given consideration. The body has some Bondo here and there, but you’ll be hard pressed to find any rust or any damage to the body or frame. Unlike alot of other WWII Vehicles out there, with a moderate amount of effort, this particular WWII vehicle can be restored fairly easy. The engine and drive train are original to this chassis and have been reconditioned/rebuild and the only modifications are the Alternator, Air Cleaner and Oil Filter (All 3 original units come as spares). The only other mods are the front seats with the originals in the back, the gas tank, which is not connected, the front brakes are now disc type, the currently mounted steering wheel is a CalCustom unit, but the original steering wheel is also included. NEW Side Curtains and Top with bBows included and comes with a later 1963 Utility Trailer. Clean un-dated and signed title to both vehicles. The owner has passed away and I’m advertising the Jeep for the family located in Walnut, California who has Power of Attorney for any other legal docs you may desire. It is strongly believed the vehicle is drivable but you will have to bring tools, battery and gas to make sure, otherwise SOLD AS IS. Buyer must also arrange pick-up in Walnut, California. The family would also like the prospective buyers to understand that it is a hassle to accept a deposit, cancel this ad and then not have the sale go through, so please understand that the two vehicles are subject to 1st come, 1st served. That said, and after all is said and done, I can add that hopefully a little dickering between parties will make this a pleasant transaction; Feel free to contact me with questions.”

3Taps has pulled off the gloves.   The company that produced one of the best national search mechanisms based on Craigslist data has filed a counter suit against Craigslist claiming the company’s behavior is anticompetitive.  I can’t help but think that 3Taps has been angling for a fight with Craigslist since its inception.  It have to know Craigslist would go after them, as it has been sending Cease and Desist letters to other sites for years.  This results of this suit could resonate throughout secondary marketplace communities.  For example, there were websites that combine eBay listings with other auction listings, providing a one stop auction site.  eBay used Craiglist’s tactic of C/D letters to shut them down.  So, the decision may define the meaning of ‘public information’ and may also decide if/when/where classified ads/auction ads constitute copyrightable material.

The CEO of 3Taps Greg Kidd says,

While  we  respect  what  craigslist  has accomplished in the past in  attaining dominance over online classified advertising, we object to them using that market power illegally to stifle innovation and hurt consumers.  As  craigslist  spends  heavily  to  bully  and  intimidate  companies  that  challenge  them, consumers  are  deprived  of  better  ways  to  find  and  execute  real-time  exchange transactions.

UPDATE:  Here’s an updated picture of the final deck in case anyone was interested.  You can view more about the project here:  http://www.deilers.com/deck/

However, I do have a couple quick updates on what we’ve been doing.  Much of our time has been consumed by a deck rebuild for my parents (it turns out Ann is great with power tools!).  Below are a couple shots. The first photo shows how bad it looked after we pulled up the decking.  The second shows the deck  partially done.  There was quite a bit of rot in those joists.

This sounds like is has power and a good drive train ratio for the roads.

“This Jeep is in excellent condition ! The body is an original Arizona body. 350 Chevy motor with Corvette valve covers. Aluminum intake, small cam. 600 Holley carb and headers. 4 speed trans, Warn transfer case with over drive. 4:10 gear ratio front and rear. Aluminum wheels with 33 inch Super Swampers. Hard top is removable with a built in roll cage and a rack in the back for storage. Comes with a light bar you can mount on top with K/C lights and K/C lights mounted on the front bumper. $3800 O.B.O.
Call or text anytime – leave me a message if needed and I will get back with you 989-712-0588 Cody”

http://up.craigslist.org/cto/3289752802.html

Yesterday Ann and I put down the power tools to take a quick trip to the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Seattle.  I needed to scope out Discovery Park and the Locks for the upcoming book.  Here are a few pics from the Locks.

Ann spotted this crazy Lego contraption.  When I was a kid, I was excited to make a rolling vehicle.  My how building with Legos has changed!

View the video on Gizmodo or click on the pic below

UPDATE:  I got word back from my webhost that their data facility was having a problem and they would fix it asap.  Since the server is now working again, they must have solved their problem.  Updates will appear tomorrow early AM.

= Dave