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Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival

June 16, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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<– Day 41- Thurs. June 13th: Heinz History Museum | Trip Overview | Day 43 – Sat. June 15th: The Crowds Arrive; As Does a Storm –>

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Not everyone was happy to see me. Henry claimed I made a comment that it was too bad someone painted his surrey brown. I couldn’t find any evidence that I said that though. His modified surrey is beautiful!! The windshield is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The backside was filled in and the front has been scalloped perfectly.

On Friday morning we had a quick one-hour drive to the Bantam Festival at Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.

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Friday’s drive from Canton, Ohio, to Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.

Our first task was to set up camp. Much of that duty fell on Ann, as I needed to find out where I’d be giving Friday’s presentation. It was her idea to add the sign marking out encampment. Thankfully, the rains that had fallen all week stopped in time for the festive and we were able to find a dry patch of grass to call home.

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Soon, it was time for me to give my presentation. The crowd was light everywhere on Friday and only seven people attended my presentation.

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After the presentation, I met folks and handed out some free posters.

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Thurs. June 13th: Heinz History Museum

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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<– Day 40 – Wed. June 12th: A Collection Worthy of a Kaiser | Trip Overview | Day 42 – Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival –>

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Ann thought this was a good idea. Gotta humor her sometimes.

On Thursday June 13th we drove to Pittsburgh, then on to Canton, Ohio, for the night.

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On June 13th we drove from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, to Canton, Ohio.

On Thursday, our main goal was to visit the Senator John Heinz History Center in downtown Pittsburgh. But, of course, our drive wouldn’t have been complete without a run-in with my iPhone’s SIRI. At a critical juncture, SIRI highlighted two competing exits. Unsure which one to take, we guessed wrong and had to drive an extra fifteen minutes. That SIRI is one tricky ‘helper’!

When we finally arrived we couldn’t find any parking. Fortunately, my wife is broken, so we have a handicap pass. Otherwise, we’d have driven away.

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The museum specializes in Western Pennsylvania history. Gerald had recommended we visit and mentioned there was a jeep. So, I wasn’t surprised when we walked into the lobby and spotted a jeep right away on a first floor display. It turned out to be #1007 BRC-60. That means it was likely the 8th jeep ever built. It was donated to the museum in 1944 and looks in great shape.

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The Pig Cutting Board

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Tom Gallagher loves his CJ-3Bs. He also works with wood (professionally). Last summer he gave Ann and I a small pig cutting board as a marriage present. I use it every day and love it. If you are looking for a nice cutting board, check out one of his. (Not a paid endorsement or anything, but he did just launch a new website so I wanted to give him a plug).

http://www.pigcuttingboard.com

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1961 Truck Mamaroneck, NY $6500

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looks in good shape.

“1961 Willy’s Pick Up –
Original Super Hurricane engine- 4 Wheel Drive works
New in the last two years-
Tires
Alternator; re built starter
windshield wipers
wiring
brand new clutch
Fuel Pump
Radiator; carborator; airfilter

Has Inspection and title
Runs great, fun truck, great project truck.”

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/3866095714.html

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1945? VEC? CJ-2A Indiana $2500

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: PIcs now included. It is missing a block.

“This jeep was left in the barn of a house i just purchased. missing block to motor..most other parts in back.. there is surface rust under body and some throughout but over all good shape in the body. one spot rusted through.. i have 15 pictures of all angles and views i can send via text or call seven 6 five- 5 seven 1- 12 five 2…i have done as much research as i can online for this thing and my price is best offer between now and the time i run out of remodeling money., i have no intention of taking on the project. The jeep has a lot of potential to make for a good restoration project. Thanks”

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3866243675.html

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Millbrae, CA $3900

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Dan spotted this one. The paint scheme is interesting.

“Hey i have a 4 wheel drive Willys Jeep for sale made in 1946, it is a rare column shift model, only made the first year produced, in very good original condition, for anymore details or questions please give me, Stan, a call at (650) 302-5460. Thank you.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3870831180.html

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1953 CJ-3B Somerset, WI **SOLD**

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

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This is a parts vehicle.

“1953 Willys Jeep project
Has 3 speed transmission, transfer case, but NO engine
Comes with doors, roll cage, and many other parts
Front Grill is like new with a radiator
Brand new lockouts”

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1961 Wagon Berthoud, CO **SOLD**

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $6000

It looks in good shape. Plus if you like skulls.

“Selling a nice 1961 Willy’s Overland 4X4 wagon. It has a Buick 350 with an automatic, power steering, and power breaks. Has tilt steering and power bucket seats. New wheels with good tires. Runs and drives great, and is in very good condition. Must see and drive.

$6,000 obo. Cash only, no scammers.”

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1946 CJ-2A Gwinn, MI $8500

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.

(05/13/2013) No working wiper that I can find, but looks like a good jeep.

http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/3870683880.html

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“FOR SALE 1946 WILLY JEEP CJ2A
A brief history on this jeep. This project was stared back in 2000 by a friend who was a mechanic at a local car dealer ship. He did a complete build up on all the mechanical units, frame, axles, transmission, engine, etc. When he lost interest in the project it sat for several year in his garage. He then sold the project to another person whom also did nothing with it for another couple of years. I then purchased the jeep and finished the project.

Here is a brief run down on what is here. The frame is from a 46, the engine is from a military jeep (sear number xxxxxxx). The body was an early reproduction, additional taillight was installed and hole for aux trailer plug. It is very acuracy for a 46 with the exception of no matching numbers, frame, body, engine. Every part has been taken off and gone through. all gauges are new, also the speedometer. The parking lights are Corian, hard to find and in excellent condition. It has the original Spartan horn on the fire wall, new wiring harness, all electric parts were gone through. The carb was rebulit. It is painted the Pasture Green, tires and tubs are new, the rims are Kesley Hays.
If I had to try to get back the time and money put into this project it would very costly. This will make a nice jeep to drive around in and have fun, parades car shows etc. It comes with service manual, plate, clear title. owner’s manual. I have a top I am including with the sale. It is a Best Top I had on another jeep and is in very nice condition. There is a crack in the rear plastic that can be replaced. All the receipts’ and a running record of the money spent also come with.
the jeep drive very nice and the mileage you see is the actual on this rebuild.
All information is accurate and no false or misleading information is implied.
I have three jeeps and had no intention on keep this one. I ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE LISTING DOWN ANY TIME
asking $11.500″

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Year? CJ-3A Yuba City, CA **SOLD**

June 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

“cj3a willys jeep 4cylinders hurricane engine runs and drives with winch. Newer tires fun little. Run around”

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