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PNW4WDA Summer Convention Starts Today

August 21, 2009 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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summer_convention_tshirt2009The Pacific Northwest 4WD Association’s Summer Convention starts today.  I had hoped to go as it is the Carter’s (long time family friends and jeep cohorts) 40th anniversary of their first summer convention back in 1969.  I think I was there too, which would make it my 40th anniversary as well, because I think it was a Wandering Willys Club Event if I remember what my father told me correctly, however I was only four, so don’t remember a thing.

There will racing all weekend, including barrels, drags, team relay, obstacle course, cross country course, and something called a side by side (?), but I haven’t figured out what the heck that is.  So, if someone could explain that to me, I’d appreciate it.  Thanks!

It runs from the today through Sunday at the Straddleline ORV park near Olympia, Washington.

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The White Mice

August 21, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This excerpt is from an article title White Mice, which is about policing European highways during and after the war.  Included is a MB painted in the distinctive colors:  White vehicle with a black hood.  If you go to the website article,  you will see a variety of cars with this motif.  This would make an unusual restoration project.

“The 62nd Military Police Company was created on November 30, 1943 and activated in North Africa a day later. Originally, it was a standard combat MP unit, and participated in the campaigns in France, the Rhineland and Ardennes-Alsace. Following the end of the war, the unit was reorganized twice, first as the 62nd Military Police Service Company in June 1948 and then as the 62nd Military Police Highway Patrol Company on September 20, 1951, when it was reattached to the regular Army forces occupying American Zone of Germany.

Corporal Edward Olson in a Highway Patrol Willys MB. Note the permanent roof and the large combination siren-warning light on the fender.

Unlike standard military police units, the Highway Patrol was created not only to enforce laws and regulations, but to handle other duties typically handled by civilian police agencies. These included assisting motorists and promoting traffic safety. On a given day, a trooper might work traffic, investigate a crime, or perform escort duty for a convoy. Or all three, just like his civilian counterpart.”

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1946 CJ-2A Grand Haven, MI **SOLD**

August 20, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946_cj2a_grandhavenUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

“Immaculate Condition, Complete frame-off restoration, Body completely powder coated, Original 4 cylinder engine, 3-speed manual transmission, 6 Volt system, newly rewired, Engine clean, new hoses & brakes, new battery w/ rebuilt starter,”

 

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1953 CJ-3B Arvada, CO **SOLD**

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj3b_arvadaUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750

“Mid to late 70’s 302 Mustang motor, high-hood, new paint, new 12v electric wiring throughout, new tires, new exhaust, new shocks, reproduction tailgate, new steering box, Subaru seats, bikini top, automatic transmission, includes original white vinyl enclosed cab with zipper windows. Needs new radiator. Sold strictly AS-IS. Runs fine, drivable. “

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1952 CJ-3A Portland, Or $6000

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1952_cj3a_portlandI wonder what condition the floor is in given the addition of the aluminum.

“I don’t have the money to keep driving this. I would like to keep it but I need the money. It has a Buick 225, aluminum diamond plate floor, PTO winch, mechanical & electric fuel pumps, power steering, overdrive, CB radio with whip antenna, tow bar, and the tires are barely used. I changed the plates to street plates a couple of years ago. I still have the special use plates for it. Cash talks. No trades. No partial trades. $6000.00 OBO. 503-816-2111”

http://portland.en.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1330519613.html

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1962 FC-170 Simi Valley, Ca **SOLD**

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It looks like there is some rust on this to me, but nothing too bad.

“1962 jeep fs 170 it looks rust free, very solid    have not tried to start it, it is complete it belonged to a friends father that passed away  i dont know the last time it ran but they say it ran , tires are ok  there is a dent on the roof  , the glass is good , this ,jeep is for sale in other places so i may end the auction early or it may be sold when you buy it now  ,from 1957 to 1964 only 30,000 where made  DUE TO THE RESPONSE TO THIS LISTING I TOOK MORE PHOTOS AND LOOKED FOR RUST THERE WAS SOME BUBBLES ON THE DOOR BOTTOM EVERYTHING IS SOLID WITH ONLY SURFACE RUST”

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1950 CJ-3A Boaz, Al eBay

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is one of two 1950 CJ-3As being sold by this seller.

“1950 CJ-3A WILLYS JEEP. THIS JEEP IS ALL ORIGINAL. I BEGAN TO RESTORE THIS JEEP, BUT I NEED TO SELL NOW, MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN.
THE JEEP IS COMPLETE EXCEPT THE RADIATOR AND SHROUD ARE MISSING ALONG WITH THE HOSES. THE ENGINE HAS SOME PROBLEMS, IT WILL TURN FREELY, BUT I PUT A GOOD STARTER IN AND WHEN THE ENGINE TURNS OVER YOU CAN HEAR A GRINDING NOISE. THE OIL IS CLEAN WITH NO WATER SO I AM ASSUMING THAT EITHER THE RINGS, VALVES, OR BEARINGS NEED TO BE LOOKED AT.”

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1950 CJ-3A Boaz, Al eBay

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is one of two 1950 CJ-3As by the same seller on eBay (Note the jeeps in the background).

“1950 Willys CJ3A Jeep. CJ3A7499. 4 CYLINDER 134 ORIGINAL ENGINE. THE JEEP IS ALL ORIGINAL .THE JEEP CRANKS EASILY, RUNS AND DRIVE GOOD,THE TIRES RE OK BUT NOT GREAT. THE JEEP IS A GREAT STARTER VEHICLE FOR SOMEONE WANTING A JEEP OF THIS TYPE, IT WILL PROBABLY NEED SOME THINGS CHANGED OR FIXED, BUT FOR THE MOST PART YOU CAN DRIVE THIS JEEP NOW WITHOUT ANY WORK.

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1948 CJ-2A Midlothian, Il eBay

August 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It looks it good shape.

“1948 JEEP WILLYS CJ2A RUNS/DRIVES, 134 GO DEVIL ENGINE, 3 SPEED TRANS, HI/LO 4X4, JEEP WAS USED FOR HUNTING AND WORK AROUND THE FARM, OVER $1500 IN NEW PARTS, NEW TIRES/TUBES/PROTECTORS …”

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