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Patterson Losing Its Head

• CATEGORIES: Builds, Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I pulled the head on Patterson last night. I don’t see any cracks in the block nor do I see any obvious signs of coolant, though there might be a tiny bit of residue on the tops of pistons 1 and 2. My initial reaction is that coolant is entering the oil elsewhere. The engine does appear to have a recently replaced water pump. Anyway installing that incorrectly would result in mixing coolant and oil??

The first two photos show how the pistons and head gasket looked right after pulling it. 
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Then after pulling off the gasket and vacuuming up the dirt:
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The bottom of the head:

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2017 Midwest Willys Reunion

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UPDATE: The original photos I posted were from the 2016 event. The new batch of photos are from the 2017 event.

I’m told last week’s Midwest Willys Reunion was a big hit, despite a couple rain storms and some hot weather. Here is a video from the event:

Scott shared this video on Alaska Or Rust’s Facebook page:

Bob Christy contributed these photos from last week’s event:

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FC Jamboree moved to September 15-16

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UPDATE: Dan DeVries has moved the FC Jamboree to September 15-16. Contact Dan to learn more. Some hotel info is shown at the bottom.

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Here are some nearby hotels and motels.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Northwood 
4712 Wheelerwood Road
Northwood, Iowa 50459
United States
1 641 323-7500
michelle.neeley@kaedingmanagement.com

Country Inn and Suites/Diamond Jo casino
711 Diamond Jo Ln, Northwood, IA 50459
Phone: (641) 323-7000

Lake Mills Motel
400-488 N Lake St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Phone: (641) 592-3711

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1950 Jeepster Greeley, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $45,000.

Looks like a fun ride.

“50 Willys Jeepster 4X4 street rod convertible 2500 miles 383 with 6 pack. All mopar performance up grades – torque flyte – 441 posi-track. Trophy winner”

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1950 M-38(?) Canon City, CO **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, M-38 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

This has a 2A body and CJ-3A elements, but I don’t see anything that suggests M-38.

“Jeep 1950 Willys M38 with F-Head “Hurricane” 134 cubic inch engine. Full Roll Cage With Rack, Fuel Cell. Good Tires and Service Manual. Runs Great!”

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1949 CJ-3A Greeley, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

(03/30/2017) Looks good. Has a few minor changes (front bumper, windshield, parking lights. roll bar, radio, among others).

“For sale 1949 willys jeep manual 3 speed, 4 wheel drive, good shape, good tread, everything works has original flat head 4 cylinder motor, has original heater bikini top, and full enclosure with doors. ”

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