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Heading to Cedar Pockets to Camp

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After discovering Snow Canyon State Park was full yesterday, we decided to hold up in a motel last night.  Because of the crazy winds, camping didn’t sound all that great anyway.  Today, the winds have died down and we’ve found a new area to try:  Cedar Pockets, Az, a small area a little ways from I-15 in the northwest corner of the state.  It’s off of that one exit in the middle of the plunge through the tight rocky canyon as I-15 descends from St. George, Utah, to Littlefield, Az.  So, we’ll see what we think of that spot.  I expect no cell service there, so if there aren’t any updates for a few days, that is why.  However, I will re-run some older feature stories each day for fun.

Here’s an image from the area (not ours):

 

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2012 FC Roundup Report

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I wanted to extend our thanks to everyone who made our visit at this year’s Roundup memorable and fun.  And a special thanks to Jesse for inviting me to attend, despite the lack of my own FC.  Also, I really appreciated everyone who told me how much they enjoyed reading this website.  Your feedback makes my efforts worthwhile!

On Saturday I was able to win a raffle price, 2 headlight gaskets (courtesy of Roy).  After winning them,  I announced my grand plan to build an FC around the gaskets.  Yes, we’ll build from the front of the FC (fc-150? fc-170? something else) to its rear.  I expect this is going to be a slooowwww project.

I even found the perfect FC project in Tucson as we drove out of town on Sunday morning; well, drove is a stretch.  More like, plodded along due to an overturned semi in Black Canyon whose delivery of vegetables will likely be delayed (though the local rabbits should have some good forage for a while).  Unfortunately, Tucson was in the opposite direction from where we were going and I suspect this incredible deal will be gone by the time I could ever make it back down there.

1961 FC-170 $450: (SOLD quickly after I posted it; it was in Tucson).  Check out the early hubs on this, too.

So, until our FC is complete, I will just have to enjoy looking at and riding in other people’s FCs. Here’s some random pictures from the event.  Thanks again to everyone and I look forward to the FC Get Together in Washington.  If you don’t have an FC, find one and join the fun next year!

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Smithsonian Institute Jeep in Panama

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In this article by Lesley Panilla, Alexander Wetmore Stands Next to a Jeep at Rio Las Tablas, Panama, 1948.  “After a number of visits, correspondence in the collection indicates that Wetmore was using the same Jeep during successive visits. Eventually they painted SM-INS in the front bumper marking it for Smithsonian Institution use (see SIA2008-3201).”

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Bobcat Fiberglass Body Lewiston, Id Make Offer

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This is in much better shape than my Bobcat body was.  I took a look at the engine mentioned in the Ad and I think it is a prewar engine.

“I have a Fiberglass Tub for a Willys 1945 thru 1952 CJ2A CJ3A. This needs a little work but overall in great condition.

Please make me an OFFER if you are interested.

http://lewiston.craigslist.org/pts/2934687786.html

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I also have both front & rear differentials/drive lines & L-134 Engine/Transmission/Transfer Case. This Engine assembly is not original to this 1948 CJ2A, it looks older. There are no markings from willys on the Head. Take a look at my other posting & tell me what it is.

I believe this to be 1941 thru 1944 War Jeep Engine.

Please make offer if interested. two zero eight 7nineone0five1nine”

http://lewiston.craigslist.org/pts/2934667122.html

 

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2 Jeeps and a Chassis Hudson Valley, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700

Well there is value here.  But, please, a moment of silence for that poor CJ-2A; it may never have been a real soldier, but it looks like it got blown up just the same.

“I have 2 old willys mj jeeps. And a frame with rears and trans.”

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Year? Flattie Tupelo, Ms $2200

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It looks like a parts jeep.  Did someone really think that rollbar system would work?

“51 willys with all original running gear but engine. I have a 4.0 inline six and a dana 35 rear with a dana 30 front that go with it. the axels are out of a cherokee and the front needs to be changed to leaf spring setup. i bought this with a bill of sale. I also have a front and rear bumper,front pictured. 2200.00 obo. 662-871-9two one 9.”

http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/2935573933.html

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1964 M-677 Sun Valley, CA

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UPDATE:  Currently not for sale.

Dan had this M-677 up for sale. A scammer attempted to use photos of the vehicle (though not the exact ones below) in a scam.

1964 Jeep M-677 Forward Control 4 door, M-677 Four door Military crew cab Forward Control. One of the rarest and most sought after Jeeps. This is one of around 30 known.

Original 3 cylinder Cerlist Diesel motor. This is a rare military version of the FC 170 but with extra doors.”

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1942 MB Richmond, Va **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.

(11/12/2011) It looks nice enough, though not 100% original.

“Built in 1942 by the Willys-Overland Company for the United States Military, this magnificent truly original Willys MB ‘Jeep’ is a piece of living history. By the end of WWII, Willys had made 362,841 ‘Jeeps,’ Ford 281,448, and Bantam 2,675. These ‘Jeeps’ were manufactured at a cost of $738.74 per unit. Willys is generally accepted as the best of the three manufacturers. The standard specifications for the vast majority of these vehicles included a 3-speed manual transmission (floor mounted gearshift with an un-synchronized 1st gear), mated to a front mounted 134.2 cu in (2.2L) 8 valve Straight Four Cylinder engine (which made 54-hp at 4000 rpm, 95 ft.-lbs. torque at 2000 rpm, a 6.48:1 compression ratio, good for 45.4 lb/hp). A 15 gal fuel tank, six-volt electrical system, and pintle tow-hook were also standard fare. This vehicle is in amazing true and authentic condition. Its canvas top and canvas seats are in great shape, as are its two canvas doors, military styled tires (another has been ordered by the owner for the front spare), the flat Army Green military paint and white markings. It even comes with two helmets, authentic period goggles, a reprinted army owners manual, a book including documented history, photos, a good amount of its service history, and even a 1:18 scale die-cast model. This Jeep is a must see for anyone who is a Jeep collector, a fan of military vehicles, or just anyone who would like to own a living piece of American, World, and Vehicle History. This Jeep is all of that and more. You can’t look at it and not be captivated by it.”

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