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Friday-Sun Sept. 23-25: The Secret “Stong” Caravan

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Yours truly taking a selfie at the Snake River completely oblivious to the fact that minutes earlier (just as we were crossing the Snake River Bridge), Eddie Braun was completing Evil Knievel’s jump across the river. We couldn’t have been more oblivious to it.

Beginning on Friday September 23rd, a small caravan of Ann’s cousins traveled to New Mexico to surprise Ann’s uncle, who recently retired. I couldn’t report on our trip, because this was all a top secret surprise and sometimes Ann’s aunt sometimes reads eWillys to follow our trips. Besides, we mostly just drove during the day and RVed at Walmarts at night. That’s why emails have been delayed and posts limited. On Tuesday regular updates will resume.

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Left on Friday morning. Spent Friday night in Brigham City, then Saturday night in Farmington. Arrived in Tularosa on Sunday.

The only hiccup was a blown tire on one of the trucks. Then, we couldn’t find the socket to unlock the spare. We persevered and eventually loosed the spare, canalized some lug nuts from another truck, and got back on the road.flat-tire-repair2 flat-tire-repair

The Brigham City, Utah, Walmart is a nice place to stay (and free) with a great view of the mountains.

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Roger & Jim Martin near Son Netherlands

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Roger sent us a second report: “This near Son, Netherlands  where my dad jumped in the Market Garden invasion September 17th 1944. My dad Jim Martin and I rode in a convoy of military vehicle.  This GPW Jeep belongs to Han Pulles. My friend  Kevin and I rode in Han’s Jeep with his son Barry. Dad road in one of the trucks. We had a great time. Thanks to Han and his son Barry for taking us along for the ride!”

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1951 CJ-3A Valentine APU Jeep on eBay

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Nick’s jeep was just featured in the most recent issue of Dispatcher Magazine.

View all the information on eBay

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Where do I even begin? This is a very rare and authentic piece of military history; it may be your only chance to own a vehicle like this. If you search “APU Jeep” this very Jeep is all over the internet. It is a 1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A, but was specially contracted by the US Navy to be used as a mobile power unit. This is known as an APU (auxiliary power unit). It’s sole purpose was to start early jet-aircraft as they did not have on-board starters. It utilized a PTO-driven generator off the transfercase and fed power through cables to the jet. The equipment was so heavy duty, the Jeeps were equipped with larger engines that weren’t even available to the public yet. Two different manufacturers built these Jeeps: A company named O.E. Szekely which a handful of Jeeps are left, but none have any of the original jet equipment. They are only known by their data plates. The other company was Valentine Welder & Co.

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1953 Wagon Indian Village, MI $2500

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Craigs spotted this one. It runs and appears worth a look.

“I’ve got a great 1953 Willys Station Wagon up for sale. This was the first 4 wheel drive station wagon to be produced.
It Currently runs quite well, it has a 4 cylinder over head valve engine with 75,000 miles.
The body has a very nice patina and not much rust.
The Willys needs brakes and tires.”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5786266629.html

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Roger Martin and his Father Jim “Pee Wee” Martin in the Netherlands

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UPDATE: Roger called me to provide a little additional info. First, the “young lady” with whom Jim is shaking hands is actually the Prime Minister of Defense for the Netherlands. Apparently, there were numerous other dignitaries and security was tight. 

I’m taking a break for the night, but don’t worry. Roger Martin and his father Jim “Pee Wee” Martin have been busy in the Netherlands. Roger’s father was invited over to participate in some WWII events and visit numerous museums. I can’t say exactly which photos go with which musuem, but they are still interesting to look at. Thanks for all the photos Roger!

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Roper Marting (left) and his father Jim Martin (right).

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Rusty’s Windshield

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I had a chance this past week to begin taking apart the windshield. The windshield frame has only surface rust, so that’s a relief, but it does have two cracks. One crack should be easily fixed, but the other is on the arm. It is complete severed except for the cables(?) on the inside. This will be a little more of a challenge. Here are some photos:

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Fractured support arm:

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More Pics from Charles

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Here are some more photos courtesy of Charles.

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canadian 3rd inf – boekhoute (belgium) 1944

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spa (belgium) caserne(barracks) lt-gen joostens

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Neat illustration from 2012. I can’ make out the artist’s name.

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nice photo of jeeps on road to the kehlstein tea house (hitler’s eagle’s nest) 1945

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1947 CJ-2A Lake Orion, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900

(11/25/2015) Solid looking flattie with lots of updates.

“47 Willys Jeep Lifted 33in Tires
231 Buick V6
Chevy TH350 Trans with Shift Kit
Dana 20 Transfer Case
Dana 30 Front End
AMC 20 Rear End, Solid Axel Conversion, Superior Axels, 4.10 Ring and Pinion
Custom Aluminum Radiator
4 Point Front Seat Belts
5 Point Rear Seat Belts
Best Top and Doors
Race Craft Suspension Seats Front and Rear
Wildwood Dual Master Cylinders
Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Many Other Extras Must See”

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