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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Kristine is selling her beloved wagon named Wilma. Contact her at: 515-402-2032
“I have a 1962 Willys Wagon. It runs well, Tornado engine, 4-WD, 3-speed on the floor, clean title.”
<– Day 3: July 23, Alaska Updates | Day 5: July 25, From Earthly Mountains to the Plains of Vulcan –>
Hugo and I in front of their jeep in Fernie, Canada, our place of rest for the evening.
The four of us (me, Ann, Hugo, and Fernando) had a beautiful drive from Pasco to Fernie, Canada today. (See yesterday’s trip update here)
Hugo and Fernando arrived promptly at 8:30am. Ann and I weren’t quite ready, but we were close. As we finished up, the father-son team applied the AlaskaOrRust.com banner to Patterson. About 9:30am, we left, headed for Canada.
Ready to leave.
The trip went smoothly; Patterson’s front hubs stayed cool, which was a big relief. Neither Hugo nor Fernando had driven the route we’d planned, so they were quite surprised when we dropped onto the bridge that crosses Lake Pend Oreille (pronounced Ponderay) in northern Idaho. It’s a dramatic scene, with beautiful blue water surrounded by mountains. Team Pineapple loved it.
This picture doesn’t quite do the scene justice, but it does show how the bridge crosses the late into Sandpoint, Idaho.
After Sandpoint, we wound our way towards the border. That’s when things got more interesting. Communicating via walkie-talkies, we all agreed that Hugo and Fernando (having non-American passports and ETAs) might have trouble getting through the border. If so, I assured them we’d wait.
But no. They breezed through. Instead, it was me that border patrol was most interested in grilling. Perhaps it was my Canada shirt? I don’t know, but it went something like this:
Female Customs Official (FCO): Where are you from?
Me: Washington State.
FCO: Where are you going?
Me: We are going to Alaska.
FCO: Sir, what is in the box?
At that question, I turn my head to look back to see what box she was asking about …
FCO, again: Siirrrr, WHAT is in the box?
Me: I mumbled someting as I continue to wonder which box she means. (I was truly afraid something was moving in the box and it might get me!!
FCO: Sir, I cannot hear you when you are not looking at me … What is in the box?
Me: A box of t-shirts. We’d planned to give them away.
FCO: Are you planning to take them to Alaska and give them away?
Me: Well yeah, but also to Canadians along the way.
FCO: Are you holding some kind of event, sir?
Me (suspecting this wasn’t going well): Not really, it’s just a group of friends getting together to drive to Alaska.
FCO: So, your business is giving these away and holding an event?
Me: No, we don’t have a business, nor do we have an event. It’s just a group of friends trying to do something nice.
By this time, I’m pretty sure the FCO thought I was an idiot. Or, at least she made me feel like one. Finally she said:
FCO: Canada treats gifts like sales. You can not just give things away. You need to take these to Alaska and give them away there if you want to do that.
Me: Umm, okay. We were just trying to do something nice…
FCO (showing no break in formality and handing us back our passports): You can go now.
I can’t help but wonder how this goes for Santa. I mean, does customs point out that HE can’t give gifts to Canadian children?
As I puzzled over the answer to the Santa question, we began our drive northeast toward Fernie, Canada, where we’d booked rooms. It was a lovely drive through the mountains and along rivers.
We arrived around 7pm, then found some tasty dinner at a local Bistro. It was a great first day!
Fernie, Canada
Tomorrow we will see the Starship Enterprise!
Other Updates:
1 Joe, Emily, Merlin, and Britt reached Hillsboro, North Dakota, today. On the way they met a new friend:
Here they are all ready to hunker down for the evening:
2. Scott, Bob and Rick reached Canada today. Scott’s looking determined!
3. Jim Fowler is slowly catching Scott:
4. Who knows where Bill was? I think he was busy taking pictures.
5. Marty’s jeep looks ready for the road:
6. Rob’s got a new custom lock box on the back. That news saddened me, because I’m very tempted by that ARB cooler.
That’s all for now!
<– Day 3: July 23, Alaska Updates | Day 5: July 25, From Earthly Mountains to the Plains of Vulcan –>
No pics provided.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep ‘PROJECT’ – Jeep need ‘WORK’ to make it roadworthy. Jeep is modified, only original part is body. Frame changed, engine changed.”
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6231423977.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/12/2017) It’s a project.
“I have 1946 willys for A project”
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/6208172554.html
<– Day 2: Patterson Arrives in Pasco | Day 4: July 24th, Surviving the Border –>
Ann, myself, Hugo and Fernando are starting our trip today. Below is our route to Dawson Creek. I don’t know what kind of connectivity we’ll have, but hopefully in the evening we’ll have some so I can publish updates. I also don’t know how much time I’ll have to do updates, but I’ll do my best to keep them coming throughout the trip. Finally, my email responses may suffer some, so please be patient!
Lots of updates on members:
Hugo and Fernando at work:
Jim’s Camping setup:
Ed reports that a few local Willys enthusiasts in Kelowna BC were treated to a local collector’s personal collection this past weekend. He has about a dozen running jeeps and another on the way. A few are missing from the photo and there are 10 or so unrestored on the property. A super afternoon hosted by a great guy…
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.
Seth spotted this highly modified CJ-2A at Bring-a-trailer.
“This 1946 Jeep CJ2A is a modified example powered by a 454ci V8 backed by an automatic transmission. The build was completed around 2013 by a previous owner, and 14 miles have been driven since. A provided appraisal report details further modifications, include new wiring, instruments, and upholstery. Added off-road equipment includes Warn lockout hubs, Rancho shocks, and a transmission oil cooler. This custom Jeep CJ2A is being sold through a dealer with a clear Colorado title.”
Has a few updates.
“Ford 6 cylinder engine, 200 CID, 4 speed transmission, new top and doors, 12k winch, 33-12-50-15 wheels and tires, tow package, roll bar. Mechanic owned. No email or text, phone contact only.”
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6230390269.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
“69k original miles, lots of original paint and patina, good original
interior. Mechanically it is good, with all new brakes, steel brake lines,
MC, wheels cyls shocks, and rear suspension bushings and shackles. Bad
points are the rear cross member needs replacing to hold on the tail gate..
I have the new rear cross member , back panel, and hinge. Tailgate is solid,
Has the rear bumper with Willy’s logo $8,500 OBO.”
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(06/24/2017) The front crossmember suggests Ford.
“Ford 4 cylinder, Very good condition
4 wheel drive, hi-low range with “warn” locking hubs
(5) 15’inch centerline Mag wheels with Bridgestone tires
Body – NO rust. Sealed and painted, ’57 original color
Custom chrome front bumper, custom benches and upholstery
Custom padded roll bar with custom made snap on vinyl top
Padded floor, carpets and hood
Font end wheel alignment and steering tie rods
Electric system upgraded to 12 volt, turn signals, rear light, tachometer
AM/FM Radio, citizens band radio, ch-17 truckers/ch-19 emergency
Hitch with custom luggage rack
Original Jeep tool kit plus tools and jack
Rebuilt:
1) T-90 transmission and oversize clutch
2) Heavy duty radiator
3) Oversize mercury brakes with new wheel cylinders
Asking $11,000
Note: The location of this Jeep is in Fresno, CA.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/willys-military-jeep-great/6187310639.html
