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Day 33 – Thursday May 31st: Getting Our Kicks on Route 66

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<– Day 32 – Wednesday May 30th: Little Town, Big Ideas | Day 34 – Friday June 1st: The Route of Confusion –>

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This section of Route 66 between Miami and Afton, Oklahoma, is the last surviving section from 1922, though this probably is better put: the last surviving easily accessible section. It’s 9ft wide and bordered by cement curbs (though the curbs are even with the road.

Day 33: On Thursday we drove from Ellisville, Missouri, to Claremont, Oklahoma.

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Our drive from Ellisville, Missouri, to Claremore, Oklahoma, part of which we did on Route 66.

Late Wednesday night, we repacked our jeep, as Ann and Jim had done a deal for some sewing items. A big thanks to Jim and Tracy helping my wife forget all about our day-1 trials (and for dinner).  Thanks also to Jim for the tour around west St. Louis and along the world’s longest strip mall. Whether it’s true or not, I can attest it is long. I was also impressed with the variety of local restaurants and grocery stores. For example, Lion’s Choice, which I test on Thursday afternoon, served a much higher level of roast beef on a hoagie bun. Even better, they offer a gluten free bun with roasted turkey, perfect for my celiac and beef-protein sensitive wife. We hope to return to St. Louis and explore that city in the future.

On Thursday morning, we continue our journey west, following Jim out to Craig “Mr. TheFcConnection“‘s place. It turns out his home is the kind of place that would make Daniel Boone happy, deep in the country. First, it was out a country highway, then we ventured down a long gravel road. Next, we had to cross the kind of cement bridge that might make a city dweller nervous.

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Finally, we had to climb a long, steep driveway that only jeepers could love. It was at the top of said driveway that Craig had prepared a welcome of his own for us.

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1968 M-151A2 Golden, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,900.

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“M151A2 fully restored, Tan
This military jeep is fully restored…from NM/TX area , bought from a Customs and Border Patrol Agent in Las Cruces, NM. Minor nicks and military equipment attachment holes (such as Fording kit, etc.) visible. Vehicle is original and not modified. It was never cut or demilled in any way. Lots of new parts installed from RAPCO Parts Co.

This is a used military vehicle and restored with new maint and lots of accessories. Complete top to bottom restoration with new tires, good running (arsenal rebuilt) engine, new lenses on tail and stop lights. New radiator. Painted Gillespie tan (Sand). New battery box metal was the only part added. No bondo added to this vehicle – there were no major body issues in this vehicle-restating: IT WAS NEVER CUT ANYWHERE.
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Day 32 – Wednesday May 30th: Little Town, Big Ideas

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<– Day 31 – Tues. May 29th: Nous aurons toujours Paris | Day 33 – Thursday May 31st: Getting Our Kicks on Route 66 –>

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Jim’s showing Ann the finer points of using the emboidering functions on this sewing machine we bought from him. He’s renaissance man of many talents!

Day 32: On Wednesday, we drove from Paris, Illinois, to Ellisville, Missouri.

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We pulled out of the Ogle’s lovely Country Bed and Breakfast by following some picturesque back roads. This one was particularly pretty.

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Our first stop of the day was the little town of Casey. To get there, we traveled down I-70. Normally, we’d have likely bypassed a town like Casey unless it offered something unusual. The residents of Casey understood this, so in December of 2011, to help draw in some traffic, the world’s largest Wind Chimes were installed near the town’s center.

As word about the chimes leaked, travelers began venturing off I-70 to investigate them. Realizing the potential of having big things, more items began to appear in Casey. According to one woman I met, the influx of visitors ramped up quickly, bringing in unexpected cash and visibility.

Now, the town has multiple “largest” items, along with some other goofy items. Participating businesses offer a checklist for visitors so they can be sure not to miss them. The town’s website touts its “Big Things in a Small Town“.

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Signs direct visitors:

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CJ-3B Koenig Hardtop Portland, OR $850

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Marty shared this hardtop. The Jarivs Jeep’s sign is a great addition (well known portland jeep shop).

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/6600372507.html

“I have a vintage steel jeep hard top for sale. It was made by Koenig Iron Works. It came off of a Willys CJ3B but should fit other models as well. It is in good condition and is complete. All glass it intact and all mounting brackets are included. One door window is missing it’s regulator clip.

This version has vertical rear doors and removable side doors.”

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1950 CJ-3A Wichita, KS $3900

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I thought I’d posted this previously, but can’t locate it.

https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-jeep/6592079117.html

“It’s time for this neat old 2-wheel drive1950 willys jeep to go. It ran fine some time ago, but it has just been sitting around gathering dust for quite awhile. 2-WHEEL DRIVE. No rust. 12 volt. Check the pictures. Sold as-is. No title. Will furnish bill of sale. No rust. $3,900.”

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1947 CJ-2A El Reno, OK $1900

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Has a variety of mods. Doesn’t drive.

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6581890678.html

“Project Jeep
Clean title
Buick V-6 motor that runs
Complete rebuilt transmission
Extra Transmission and transfer case
Adapter for transmission already mounted to the motor
15″ wheels
Tires are 32 x 11.50
Comes with lots of extra parts!”

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1952 CJ-3A Imperial, MO $1000

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Maybe some parts value?

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj2a/6590117695.html

“Got a four linked 52 willys Jeep 1/2 axles 5:13 gears needs finished no title $1,000”

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Pintle Hitch New Jersey $40

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Steve shared this one. I can’t remember running across this idea.

https://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/d/hevy-load-tow-hook-hitch-2/6597211024.html

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Day 31 – Tuesday May 29th: Nous Aurons Toujours Paris

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<– Day 30 – Monday May 28th: Grilling in the Rain | Day 32 – Wednesday May 30th: Little Town, Big Ideas –>

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David, Russ and Ann in front of Russ’ “Alaska Or Rust Shrine”. Russ lives in Paris, Illinois. The Post title is a French translation of the famous line from Casablanca, “We’ll always have Paris.”

Day 31: On Tuesday we drove from Charleston, West Virginia, to Paris Illinois.

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On Tuesday May 29th, we drove from Charleston, West Virginia, to Paris Illinois.

On Tuesday, we started from Charleston early, as we had a long drive to Paris. Our first stop of the day was Huntington, West Virginia, for gas. It turns out the city is considered by some to be an epicenter for opioid addiction. We saw this firsthand.

In Huntington, we randomly chose a Speedy Mini-Mart just off the freeway. As I gassed up the jeep, Ann went inside for a bathroom break. Of the 10 people I saw either milling about outside at the edge of the station’s property or having parked and walked inside, 6 looked addicted to something (funky skin color, haunting eyes … something wasn’t right). Inside the Mini-Mart, The conversation between a customer and the cashier included the difficulties of coming down too fast. We couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

A couple hours later, we headed into the heart of Louisville from the east, then turned north to cross the river into Indiana. This sent our nav system into a panic, partly because, according to our nav, we were not longer on a bridge. Instead, we were driving on the river itself. The nav system restarted navigation several times trying to make sense of the situation. It took a couple miles before everything righted itself.

Sometime later, while still heading north, we spotted a sign for Goat Milk Stuff. The billboards looked intriguing enough to learn more, so we took a short detour.

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There are two buildings, one for goat-based health and beauty products, and the other for goat-milk related products and sweets.

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The place wasn’t packed with foods, but what was there tasted good. As goat cheese goes, it wasn’t very “goaty”. Instead, the cheese was smooth and tasty. The store offered free samples. We left with garlic goat cheese.goat-milk-stuff1

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With our goat needs satisfied, we left for Paris Machine, a business started in 1944 by Russ Lawton’s grandfather. Russ, along with Cowboy, accompanied us on the trip to Alaska last year with Charlene, the yellow Jeepster.

To make sure Ann and I didn’t miss his shop, Russ put out a couple beacons near the entrance.

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1960 DJ-3A Pepsi Surrey Endicott, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is a Pepsi Surrey.

“1960 DJ-3A Willys Jeep 2WD
This jeep was purchased by my Dad in 1969 and has been in the family since. It was used for transportation on a vacation island in upstate NY going to the beach, etc….island was 3.5 miles by 7 miles. My brother did a restoration around 20 years ago…..runs, drives, clean with minor scraped and scratches. Seats and top could need to be redone….but no tears. It has a new carb, still have the original carb, missing a front turn light lens and the original gas cap. Dad removed the side foot steps many years ago and they are gone along with both side door frame.

39935 miles…..believe it was in the mid 20’s when Dad purchased. Let me know if there are any questions….i’ll try to answer the best I can……oh, my Mom has all the paperwork to go with it.”

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