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This article appeared in the September/October 1955 Issue of Willys News.
Idaho Todd’s 1963 Traveler update (see the before photos at the bottom of the post). Todd wrote the following about arriving at the seller’s place to purchase the jeep:
The Traveler headed to Idaho from Oregon.
After some visiting, we struck a deal that I think we were all comfortable with. The fella helped us load the traveler and we were off. Boy, you would of thought we were hauling a shelby mustang by all the attention we were attracting! Plenty of on lookers at fill-ups and bathroom breaks.
Made it back to Sandpoint and the next morning we were going to back it off the trailer when I hit the key and she fired (after a jump start)! I had bought it as a non-runner so this was delightful! To my amazement, the speedometer, both gauges and most of the lights worked! I drained and filled the boxes, checked the brakes and we were off.
When I got back to the shop, I soaked it with a degreaser and power washed it. It turned out stunning! I sure like the patina but I think it’s headed for a full resto on of these next winters. It needs front foot pans and some investigating around the top. Other than that, I am very pleased. In the meantime, I think I will enjoy it for a while. She runs great. Thanks everyone for sharing this experience with us! More to follow soon…
Roberto Flores found this 70 year-old photo from VE day.
<– Day 27 – Fri. May 8th: The King Ranch | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 29 – Sun. May 10th: Breaking up the Beatles?? Not again!! –>
The clouds looked menacing, but it was a fine day for touring the USS Lexington — though the wind was a pain on the Flight deck.
On Friday night in Corpus Christy I was hungry, so after searching through YELP, I finally found a place to go eat some food that was highly rated AND open after 9pm (best hidden food gem in Corpus Christi was one review). It was a small ‘Asian Street Food (my description)’ place called Z Counter. The reviews were great and the photos of the food made me feel optimistic. So, off we went.
Click on the photo and you’ll be able to see the whole menu. They also had photos of all the items on a separate wall.
They only have this one location. I wish they had one near us in Pasco! I don’t quite get the name, but I sure like the food.
I’ll just cut to the chase and say the reviews were right on the money. I had a simple pork bowl, yet they turned that into delicious contrast of fresh, sweet, hot, and smokey (from the charbroiled pork) that made it delightful. We also had some Spam Musubi, which was also surprisingly good. In fact, I only had one problem with the Z Counter: I was too full to order and try some of their other dishes. So, Ann and I agreed that on Friday we’d return for lunch.
On Friday morning, we tackled our biggest planned event of the day, a trip to the USS Lexington (CV-16) Museum. The USS Lexington is an Aircraft Carrier ‘parked’ just off the shore in Corpus Christi. One of the things I learned is that some folks call the Carrier a ship (I’m told that is correct Navy-speak for a vessel of that size), while other folks gleefully call them boats (I’m told that was one way certain Air Force personnel would needle Navy personnel). So, call it what you want, but for me it was my first opportunity to explore an aircraft carrier.
The carrier is nearly moored on the beach. There’s a ramp to walk up to the museum entrance or visitors can wait for the shuttle.
James’ daughter took these photos of London’s 70th Anniversary of VE Day. She drives the family’s 1948 CJ-2A, so she knows a thing or two about jeeps.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000
Sits on updated drive train.
“1961 Willy’s jeep , Arizona wagon started restoration 9years ago needs finished runs and drives , has a 1969 wagoneer drive train. $11.000 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Aren’t J-300 duallies kind of rare?
“Dually willys Jeep J-300 1964 4×4
for sale$5,000 OBO as it is with Title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Has replacement body.
“1954 Willy’s jeep – had a major makeover ( paint/body) in 2006.
Has been used just for recreation for the past 20 yrs. I have done light plowing and drag pulling with it. Has a few dings/scratches – needs some paint touch up. Runs, but is a bit rough. Has high and low range and nice beefy tires. Comes with plow. Asking $10,000 or B.R.O.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(04/16/2015) Looks like it might have fixed front hubs? I can’t quite tell.
“Nice Original 1948 Willys Jeep, runs and drives well. F-134 engine. Is in good condition.
$7,000.00 or trade for a Corvette of equal value.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4976482685.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800.
(03/13/2015) Includes some extra parts.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5013930562.html
“I am selling my ’51 cj3a Willys. I have had this jeep for about 8 years and have fixed almost everything! Starting with the brakes it has all new brake lines, soft to hard. Brake drums to wheel cylinders. Master cylinder all the way down to axel bearings. The steering box has also been rebuilt. It has a new worm gear, pitment arm and trailing arm which has eliminated all slop in the steering. I built a stainless gas tank which is around 20 gallons and fits all the way across the jeep seats and gives more legroom. Also, all new hard fuel lines and pump. New wiring from front to back. New starter, radiator, stainless battery box, bumpers (both front and back), new exhaust and rebuilt exhaust manifold, rebuilt transmission, and new bucket seats. The body is bedlined green.
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