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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc. => Willys photo and story threads... => Topic started by: Ryan_M on February 28, 2015, 10:55:58 AM

Title: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 28, 2015, 10:55:58 AM: I have absolutely no immediate need for any of this stuff but I couldn't resist not only tracking it down but then returning with a trailer to haul it all home this morning. Something about neglected Willys parts stashed away in nondescript barns in the countryside I just can't say no to.

I really need a bigger garage.....

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_084844_zpsjj9vvvce.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_084854_zpseobjyl3g.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_084858_zpsloalvqap.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_084905_zpsw6zzjpgg.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on February 28, 2015, 11:22:16 AM: It looks like there is a pretty nice windshield in that haul....

All you need is a frame..oh wait, you have at least one....

If you use the parental controls on your computer you can block access to Craigslist.. :D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: RICKG on February 28, 2015, 11:32:08 AM: There's GOLD in them thar hills!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on February 28, 2015, 08:20:37 PM: That windshield would have come in handy a few days ago. ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 28, 2015, 10:13:28 PM: Quote
That windshield would have come in handy a few days ago.ï¿½ ï¿½;D

The irony was certainly not lost on me. I almost wish it was.....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: corpsman on February 28, 2015, 11:17:32 PM: that looks like a pretty good haul there! congrats!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: JeepFever on February 28, 2015, 11:20:35 PM: A good problem to have. :)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: garage gnome on March 01, 2015, 08:37:08 AM: I need a grille...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 01, 2015, 09:39:08 AM: Quote
I need a grille...

What do you need? I can get you better pics of any of these:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_214546_zpszbthmx3u.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_110924_zps0t606y76.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150228_110912_zps2i9f8ras.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: garage gnome on March 01, 2015, 12:43:53 PM: Is the green one a flush mount radiator?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 01, 2015, 01:28:43 PM: That's a nice one. Pretty much complete with lights, radiator, and shroud. The radiator is a little crusty on the bottom and there is one dead mouse visible immediately upon removing the cap - BARN FRESH!

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131519_zpssxijzutt.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131523_zpsmsny2fmq.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131527_zpsxogoystr.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131531_zps0vdvdzjp.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131536_zpsppsxtnne.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131554_zpsu1aqojvp.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131601_zpsxafy5mnv.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131606_zpsdwkewur4.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131611_zpsibxerqp2.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131628_zpspk0zhh5j.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131654_zpsc34fldrl.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131705_zpsr0gqtcrb.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131708_zpsg79obntd.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_131744_zpsd1llkq25.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 01, 2015, 01:40:05 PM: I have this one too.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_125719_zpsdp59ukho.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/3A%20grill/20150301_125748_zps6bdjnrco.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: garage gnome on March 01, 2015, 06:33:41 PM: I'm digging the patina of the green one for the Jalopy. I think the other one is for a DJ3A. It has odd parking lights. I'll send a PM.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 01, 2015, 07:51:22 PM: Quote
I think the other one is for a DJ3A. It has odd parking lights.

I think those lights may beï¿½Bubba's parking light/directional mod.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on March 02, 2015, 10:01:55 PM: I'll take the dead mouse if Nate doesn't want it..... :D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 14, 2015, 01:13:34 PM: I was on my way to the supermarket today when I received a call on the Willys Parts Hotline. I immediately changed course and headed to the scene. Less than an hour later I was lowering this stuff out of the rafters of a garage in a milk crate tied to a rope.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_112548_zpsmrjtptu3.jpg)

Just a sampling:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_125501_zpsbsimxosz.jpg)

Pretty cool sets.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_125513_zpsil2u3eoo.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_125508_zpsztnp2wmh.jpg)

I have a case of these. Opened this one for the first time today:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_125527_zpsrwa6cdo6.jpg)

NOS 6V blackout bulbs dated from the '40's.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/NOS%20Parts/20150314_125545_zpsrvrc93tq.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on March 14, 2015, 02:22:15 PM: Cool stuff!!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on March 15, 2015, 07:14:19 AM: GPW!!! Good score!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 17, 2015, 01:03:17 PM: As of this morning I am the proud owner of this fine piece of equipment. It is pretty much total garbage EXCEPT for the PTO driven Ramsey winch that powers the rear mounted log crane. Unfortunately, I need to take the whole vehicle in order to scavenge the winch. I'm now working up a plan to haul it home.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150317_110332_zpsl9lki5iw.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on March 17, 2015, 01:35:39 PM: It's a looker!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on March 17, 2015, 03:40:44 PM: Ryan your picking it up in Mariaville Me and taking it to Glenburn Me, I think if you stay off I-95 no one will notice.
The problem as I see it is not getting it home but when you get there ....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 17, 2015, 04:22:07 PM: Quote
The problem as I see it is not getting it home but when you get there ....

Not to worry. I've been selling off greasy parts on eBay like there's no tomorrow. Nothing turns the tide on spousal Willys approval like actually making a couple bucks as opposed to bleeding money profusely. So long as she sees a steady flow of inventory I'm good. It's the stuff I tend to hang on to that gets me in trouble....and I tend to hang onto a lot of stuff.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on March 17, 2015, 10:07:27 PM: The front grill, the locking hub and the winter tire chains look good enough to resale it.

Look like an early pickup. It has a split windshield.

Nice find.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on March 18, 2015, 04:29:40 AM: Your ahead of the curve as usual.... That is an interesting lift on the rear, get a picture if you can. I would like to see that hook up. Do you think a 6 cylinder is correct engine for 46?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 18, 2015, 06:04:30 AM: Quote
Your ahead of the curve as usual.... That is an interesting lift on the rear, get a picture if you can. I would like to see that hook up. Do you think a 6 cylinder is correct engine for 46?

I don't know a lot about Pickups but i don't think the 6-226 showed up until the early or mid '50's. And yes, the winch/pulley system is pretty slick. I'll be able to get more pics (and possibly get it running ??) once I get it home.

Edit:

Here's a few more spy photos. That rear lift apparatus is craftily fabricated from sections of another frame. Wicked decent!

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150317_110304_zpsjnkdbpyq.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150317_110225_zpsvobkkw85.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150317_110320_zps6krhk5uv.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: macrisel on March 18, 2015, 05:59:18 PM: That would be a mid 50's or later truck. The early trucks had a flat grill instead of the v-nose and all the early trucks had L-134 engines.

Ryan, you may think its junk, but just from your photo I can spot several parts the truck guys will love. Post it over at the Old Willys Forum and they can guide you..

I'm beginning to suspect foul play with all of these OEM finds in the Northeast..... :-?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 18, 2015, 06:51:26 PM: Quote
Ryan, you may think its junk, but just from your photo I can spot several parts the truck guys will love

I parted out that '57 Pickup last year and did very well with it. This one doesn't have as many gems still left on it but certainly enough to justify dragging it home.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on March 18, 2015, 07:27:06 PM: The best information I have found to all the different changes in the wagons and trucks is "Parts Catalog, Restoration/Repower Guide" from Willys America. I've had this for quite some time but don't see it listed on their website.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: RICKG on March 19, 2015, 04:36:54 PM: That beast screams "RATROD!!!"

BTW Ryan, you don't have a problem, you have a gift..
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 01, 2015, 03:35:52 PM: I traveled deep into the hinterlands today to seek out this diamond in the rough. It's a '51 Wagon that's been in the owner's family since '68. From what I could tell through the glacier's grip it is in unusually solid shape for a Maine Jeep. It has the typical rot around the bottom edges but not nearly as bad as previous ones I have looked at. According to the owner he "rebuilt the transmission in '78 or '79 so that stuff's all new....".

The best part is he showed me all the original paperwork that came with it. All the Willys dealer/service cards, hub manual, owner's manual, etc. Very cool. We did not strike a deal that allowed me to drag it home just yet but we're on each other's radar now. You may not be seeing the last of this one.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133833_zpsncedfylj.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133845_zps0ratylu1.jpg)

Supposedly the original tailgate is "in the shed somewhere"
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133858_zps6np246e7.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133929_zps6btxkrq7.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133936_zpstr1qvh2h.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150401_133950_zpslkuduxca.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 01, 2015, 04:23:05 PM: It looks like all the glass is there....

I can't imagine what might be hibernating in the upholstery...

More pictures when you get it home!!

Edit: Is that some sort of commemorative plaque on the dash next to the speedometer?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 01, 2015, 04:32:53 PM: Quote
Edit: Is that some sort of commemorative plaque on the dash next to the speedometer?

Good eyes. I never noticed that. Upon closer examination of a zoomed in picture it reads:

ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½** WARNING**
IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE AS MUCH AS I VALUE THIS CAR
ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ ï¿½ "DON'T ____ WITH IT"

Classy.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 01, 2015, 04:39:16 PM: Perhaps the value of the car has diminished since that plaque was installed.....you can only hope!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on April 01, 2015, 08:45:59 PM: Aaahhhhhh, the original SUV. First vehicle I've seen where the entertainment system (the most important system in any car iMHO) is located immediately within reach. It's interesting to me that it has an OHV motor (early Hurricane?) if it's a '51. I guess those must have made it into the trucks before the CJ's--probably because they wouldn't fit into the CJ without the redesign. Just a guess.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 12, 2015, 06:33:23 PM: I ventured out to the boondocks again today hot on the trail of what I was told was a decrepit "2A".

It's full-on mud season here in Maine which means anything that can be soggy is indeed soggy.

I found the seller's property and he pointed out across a mud bog and into the woods indicating the location of said "2A".

"How do I get up there?" I asked.

Looking at my 3A, he said "you afraid to get this thing dirty?"

"Nope".....4LO and off we go.

[media]https://youtu.be/J8naalA9Kmo[/media]

The 2A turned out to be more of a weird M38-ish salad. Motor was gone and the thing was pretty much a lost cause.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_155301_zpscyitnqi5.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_145303_zpsqwdze3cr.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_145241_zpsztfa7mjg.jpg)

Oooh! But wait....is that 4 shift levers I see??
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_145423_zps6ik0gx7e.jpg)

Indeed!!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_145359_zpsag1vdw8z.jpg)

Instead of figuring out how to drag the whole vehicle home I quickly bargained a deal to pick a few parts. Space was limited in the 3A so I made off with the rear seat and a Warn 29 tooth OD. Wooo hooo!!

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150412_171405_zpsuv04jdoo.jpg)

Good stuff!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 13, 2015, 01:41:48 PM: How on earth did you get that OD off out there in the woods?

Those "special nuts" are supposed to be pretty tight!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 13, 2015, 03:22:37 PM: Quote
How on earth did you get that OD off out there in the woods?

Those "special nuts" are supposed to be pretty tight!

Indeed they are. Trust me, I breathed a sigh of relief when it let loose with considerably less than the 100+ ft/lbs of torque it should have taken. Even better, the floor was all but rotten away so I was able to the complete the entire task looking from the top down. I never once had to slither under the vehicle. I still manged to ruin a nice pair of pants though....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_289 on April 13, 2015, 04:59:30 PM: How do you come up with all of these gems?! I check craigslist in my area every day and hardly ever find any deals.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 13, 2015, 06:15:26 PM: Quote
How do you come up with all of these gems?!ï¿½ I check craigslist in my area every day and hardly ever find any deals.

You gotta dig deeper than CL. Get out there and start banging on doors! Post signs at car shows, put wanted ads in your local paper, tell anyone you talk to about Jeeps that you are looking for parts and you'd be amazed at what turns up.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on April 14, 2015, 10:22:07 AM: So you didn't take the M-38 windshield and the Warn locking hubs???
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 14, 2015, 12:48:59 PM: Quote
So you didn't take the M-38 windshield and the Warn locking hubs???

Nope. I didn't have any more room on board. I think I will be making a return trip.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 14, 2015, 03:32:43 PM: Might as well take the trailer.... ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 18, 2015, 12:08:24 PM: Just bid on this neat old 24" porcelain sign and was blown out of the water by someone with much deeper pockets. Great sign though.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20Sales%20%20Service%20Sign/46852497_zpsmbq4tak7.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 19, 2015, 12:50:44 PM: As if there was much doubt this would happen...

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150419_124409_zpszvi3d9zo.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on April 19, 2015, 06:44:41 PM: Hmmmm, even you might be challenged getting that one ready for Owl's Head in July. :-)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 19, 2015, 07:19:08 PM: There's no saving this one unfortunately. I've stripped it of all usable parts and with a little luck I can move the carcass to its next resting place without even having to take it off the trailer. As much of a rot box as this is (floors are totally gone) the M38 frame is in excellent condition.

This Jeep was pushed onto my trailer today by a rusty old skidder deftly piloted by the PO whiilst smoking a cigar. I really wish I had a video. Only in Maine...

And Tim - this does not have an M38 shift tower so I will be of no help in figuring out your shift rail mystery yet.

I also went and checked out a separate collection of three FC's today. Two were 170's and one 150. All were complete basket cases with huge price tags. At least it was easy to walk away from that empty handed.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on April 20, 2015, 10:25:04 AM: FC's are hard to find, even in Maine....
I'm looking at the picture and seeing about $100 worth of parts I just got in from KW. I'll bet the side mirror, as old as it is, is better quality then the new stuff.
Nice haul, hate to see another one get chopped.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 04, 2015, 06:32:45 PM: I received a tip that there was a "flat fender behind a shed out in the woods" and some vague directions to the location of said shed. Since it was an absolutely beautiful afternoon and I was already driving the 3A, I made what turned out to be a 3 hour ride (2 hours of being lost trying to find it then a direct 1 hour home...) to go check it out.

Vintage 3B! The owner was not around but I snapped some spy photos anyways.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162051_zpsige5jgwb.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162102_zps0sradagp.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162108_zpsfbd2xkrq.jpg)

Nice seats at least...

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162114_zps0cozflqq.jpg)

Sunken almost to the frame. It's been here awhile.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162125_zpshfhsrcac.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162140_zps9yfxix0i.jpg)

(Un)Healthy use of diamond plate
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162148_zpsjwpvqmeb.jpg)

Hy-Lo pumps not only work well for plows they also make good spider habitat
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162208_zpshwd7o2xz.jpg)

Warns!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162223_zps64vv3tzj.jpg)

They apparently ran out of diamond plate and switched to fiberglass repair
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/20150504_162228_zpsvfbcd1rs.jpg)

And I spied this along the way too. Is it a Dodge? I know I've seen them but I can't ID it. Who can?

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Otis%203B/truck_zpslmuqtw83.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 04, 2015, 08:31:00 PM: Looks like an M37. Dodge weapons carrier, flat head 6 cylinder. Cool trucks.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on May 04, 2015, 10:07:34 PM: It is so sad to see a vehicle sunk almost to the frame, unused, unwanted. That would make a very nice project for someone. Probably all you'd have to do is polish up that little chrome breather, flush out the spiders, air up the tires and you'd be good to go..........not. I like 3B's because you just don't see that many around.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 04, 2015, 10:42:49 PM: The M37 might be the coolest truck ever. If I had a place to keep one, I would try to own one.

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on May 08, 2015, 05:08:28 PM: Oh please rescue that 3B.
And the Power Wagon.
Or find somebody near you who can.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Oilleaker1 on May 09, 2015, 08:16:15 AM: Hey Hawky, I'll introduce you to Tuffy and Scruffy when you come up. (M37's) I might let you touch their winches! ;D Oil
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: bretto on May 09, 2015, 09:11:51 AM: I need a M37 to sit numerically behind by M38. I would love to have one to, way cool trucks.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 09, 2015, 10:55:21 AM: Quote
Hey Hawky, I'll introduce you to Tuffy and Scruffy when you come up. (M37's) I might let you touch their winches!ï¿½ ;D Oil

Maybe I could talk you into letting my drive Tuffy or Scruffy? :-/
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Oilleaker1 on May 09, 2015, 12:33:25 PM: It can be done! You might even get a chance to compare them. We'll just make it happen. Oil
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: RICKG on May 11, 2015, 02:00:23 PM: Oily, it's illegal to own more than 1 M37. I'll pull a long trailer when I come over in June and take 1 off your hands before ya get busted. You know 'ol Rick, always lookin out for his fellow jeeper..
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 14, 2015, 03:57:53 PM: Went and checked this out today. Supposedly a '44 MB. The tag on the tub has a 5/25/44 DOD. The block has a SN on the pad behind the oil filter but is outfitted with a Supersonic head. Transmission appears to be a T-90. Supposedly it ran as recently as yesterday.

Frame and tub have very little rust by New England standards but both have been cut and modified in places. Gas tank set-up is a mess. I made an offer, we'll see what happens.

I don't know a whole lot about MB's so input is welcome.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1944%20MB/20150514_114742_zpsltpf8bj0.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1944%20MB/20150514_115249_zps2xiiwqu4.jpg)

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 14, 2015, 06:37:10 PM: Quote
I don't know a whole lot about MB's so input is welcome.

You know more than you're letting on. ::)

There looks to be a lot of MB there...but then...I scroll to the next photo and see stuff that's out of place. I'm holding judgement until you bring it home! ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 14, 2015, 09:09:58 PM: Quote
You know more than you're letting on. ::)

I really don't! I'm pretty good with M38's and 3A's "in the field" but if this is a real MB it's the first one I've ever crawled over so lots of new-to-me stuff. I've been doing a lot of googling and online picture comparison today.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on May 14, 2015, 10:30:53 PM: I may be wrong but I think MB's had an under-seat fuel filler....so the side filler may be an add-on...

But the sunken tank looks right.....

And it looks like it may have that helper/overload spring on the left front....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 15, 2015, 06:25:10 AM: The tank is definitely of the Bubba installed civvie style. Yes, it would have originally had one that filled from under the driver's seat not out the side like our 3A's. The tub "well" is still there which is what you see peeking out from the bottom.

Spring hangers and springs have been molested by someone who apparently wanted to start modding this thing for mud or rock crawling. Luckily they ran out of acetylene before they got too far.

The front bumper has been completely chopped off and replaced with something much more "heavy duty". Ugh.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 15, 2015, 12:32:13 PM: Well? Is it home yet?

No doubt, there is enough there to say it's an MB. The mods are interesting in that they seem to follow the rules of a 2A/3A. ie; the fuel filler neck, spare tire mount, and so on. It's almost like he had a 2A or 3A to follow while making these mods to this MB. It's just odd to see Mods to turn an MB into a CJ, and not the other way around.

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 20, 2015, 11:51:25 AM: I've been working on acquiring this collection of books and manuals for over a year now. Persistence has finally paid off. It was all I could do to fit them in the M38 and then drive home without it all blowing out but I made it. I did have a cloud of decades old dust billowing out behind me the whole way though.ï¿½ ;D

I had to leave for work so I haven't had a chance to really go through them all yet. Here's a quick peek:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_102312_zpsn6ffka0w.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_102958_zpsugunjr2j.jpg)

See anything good? I do....!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 20, 2015, 07:19:37 PM: I've spent the past couple hours sorting through some of this stuff and breathing in a lot of dust. Here's a few more things I thought were pretty cool:

There are ton's of '50's era military manuals in great shape. The WWII manuals are scarce and pretty beat up but still fascinating.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185048_zpss8rub0ok.jpg)

A-HA! I was hoping one of these would be in here-
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185059_zpsfkiqifvl.jpg)

And who doesn't want to know how to operate a flame thrower?
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185120_zpsvxycoja9.jpg)

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Pretty cutting edge stuff here back in the day..RESTRICTED! -

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185145_zpsdmr7f7k6.jpg)

...and apparently I'm compromising national security by transmitting its contents -
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185203_zpsk8h5tr7j.jpg)

Random Jeep and Jeep-related books...and a Mopar Muncie catalog for good measure:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Books/20150520_185214_zpshbopom3f.jpg)

Still lots more to sift thru.....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on May 20, 2015, 07:58:48 PM: What a haul....

What's the one with a drawing of a tank?

Your M-38 sure looks good...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 20, 2015, 08:26:45 PM: Quote
What a haul....

What's the one with a drawing of a tank?

Your M-38 sure looks good...

Tank book is:
SNL G-207 ORDNANCE SUPPLY CATALOG - TANK, MEDIUM, M4A1
76 MM GUN, WET - Dated 30 December 1943

And the M38 gets better with each mile. It is so much fun to bomb around in. Thanks for commenting on it.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on May 21, 2015, 07:26:29 AM: Nice haul Ryan, you could be the richest man on E-Bay.....

I expect an E12-7R1 Mechanized Flame Thrower mounted on your M-38 would get you through the 5 pm traffic in downtown Bangor pretty smoothly.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 15, 2015, 08:56:24 PM: Got a call on the Willys hotline - a non-running 3B two hours from home. Seller was not able to send pics but I've never had a 3B in any condition so I was intrigued and the price sounded right. I loaded up the newly refurbished trailer and headed out. I don't like venturing that far from home completely blind and was second guessing myself for even going after what was probably a completely rotted Jeep with an F-head that is virtually worthless to me.

I met the owner in town and followed him out to the woods (yes, sketchy). Supposedly the thing was parked in this spot in '89 and covered with a couple tarps, which I gently peeled off. The windshield was folded down and glass broken. It is possibly seeing the full light of day for the first time in a couple decades:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1954%20Willys%20CJ3B%2006152015/20150615_155247_zpshbuw2zx5.jpg)

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Pretty rough. Bummer.

Ooh! This is a welcome surpise. Thats's a SUPERSONIC head on a 2A(?) motor. Bubba, I'm actually pleased with your efforts for once.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1954%20Willys%20CJ3B%2006152015/20150615_194750_zps7obnzz2m.jpg)

Luckily I brought my compressor and a come-a-long. I convinced the tires to hold air long enough to inch the thing onto my trailer (safety police look away...).

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1954%20Willys%20CJ3B%2006152015/20150615_163038_zpsjykvimgi.jpg)

Got it home for a closer look and there are some good useable parts here so it was a worthwhile trip.

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Oh yeah...this was parked next to the 3B and is also available. Time to do some research on values for a '73 VW Bus.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1954%20Willys%20CJ3B%2006152015/20150615_164513_zps38y1eoy7.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on June 16, 2015, 06:39:25 AM: Don't sell the Supersonic head.ï¿½ Slap it right onto the 3A.ï¿½ I need a little extra oomph getting up the hills.ï¿½ :-) And as far as the VW goes, '73 was the first year that everything had big bumpers. They're as ugly on a VW bus as they were on everything else. Nice top, though. Looks like a Guppy. http://jsc-aircraft-ops.jsc.nasa.gov/guppy/
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on June 16, 2015, 12:01:14 PM: Monetary value of '73 non-Westfalia camper - doubtful
Coolness factor - excellent.
It looks really good.
Any interior shots? Need to see what "kitchen" it has - if any.
If it's really cheap, grab it. Old VWs are fun fun fun. And cheap to work on. JC Whitney for parts woohoo.

Notice the glass appears good. Curtains still in place. Front mount spare tire. Why is the radio antenna always broken off? Rust appears minimal.

How much does he want for it?

Did some digging. Here's a high-top on The Samba for $3k.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1800284
Says it's Westfalia but I don't think they made a high-top that far back. I may be wrong.
I think the '70s high-tops were US or Canadian made.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on June 16, 2015, 12:19:34 PM: Hate to turn this page into a VW thing but I was talking to Ryan about the VW this morning.
John B did VW have a "stick automatic" transmission available in a 73 bus or Westfella model?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on June 16, 2015, 01:50:21 PM: Yes. I think they called it the E-Stick (memory is shaky).
Movement of the shift stick would actuate a hydraulic clutch control. Friend of mine had one in a Beetle and it worked great for him.

So I went to Wiki to see if my memory was even close.
It was vacuum operated not hydraulic.
VW Automatic Stickshift
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autostick
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on June 16, 2015, 09:01:26 PM: From about '71 onward these buses had what was known as the "pancake" motor, which was also used in the Porsche 914. Very expensive to obtain parts for these engines. Prior to '71 they had the beetle engine which is still cheap to get parts for. And, er, that 3B has an interesting engine for one that was supposed to be OHV (There, I brought it back to Jeeps).
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 17, 2015, 09:24:27 PM: Got a tip at the local cruise-in tonight of a "flat fender Jeep in the weeds behind an abandoned house". I had planned on waiting until morning to investigate but after judging the height of the sun after leaving the cruise-in I figured I could put the hammer down and make it before dark. I'm glad I put the OD in the M38.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_195405_zpstnkret3b.jpg)

Directions were fairly cryptic but I managed to find it. As described, here is a flat fender Jeep in the weeds behind an abandoned house. Can you see it???

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_200453_zps51hrlrkv.jpg)

How about now?

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_195604_zpsimcu2dcf.jpg)

Nearly broke my ankle when I tripped over a combat rim before I even got to the Willys...

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_195633_zpsmodvgycs.jpg)

Rough..

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Too bad...upgraded to one of those "modern" T-90's!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_200124_zpsp7fgzpzs.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_200006_zpsij7rbzg8.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_200014_zpsqye1hhus.jpg)

I've already started trying to track down the owners. As decrepit as it is it's still an MB (Edit: GPW salad) and I feel strongly that it should come home with me.ï¿½ ;D

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Willys%20MB%20Kenduskeag%2006172015/20150617_200720_zpsa0txsbqm.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on June 17, 2015, 09:38:33 PM: Go back late at night and you are liable to meet the owners, or at least the residents.....

Is that a face I see in the upstairs window?

I'm surprised you only saw one snake....but I'm sure they all saw or felt you...

Get more pictures when you get it home!!!

Randy
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on June 18, 2015, 04:17:03 PM: Look like a great candidate for a "ran when parked" for sale ad's!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 18, 2015, 10:16:42 PM: So roughly two hours ago I'm home sitting around the camp fire with a couple friends enjoying a beverage when the Willys hot line rings. A few texts and calls later and this is happening - an M38A1 being delivered to my yard. I backed my M38 just far enough out of the garage to assist with the unloading. When I pulled forward I was right back in the garage again and the A1 was in the driveway. Pretty slick.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1963%20Willys%20M38A1%2006182015/IMG954560_zpsazvcehq0.jpg)

Yes, I know this is a stretch as it has round fenders but for the price and free delivery(!!) I couldn't pass up the opportunity to acquire a vintage Jeep without leaving my lawn chair.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1963%20Willys%20M38A1%2006182015/20150618_215128_zpsktlviakp.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1963%20Willys%20M38A1%2006182015/20150618_215139_zpsi4mbdqrg.jpg)

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(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1963%20Willys%20M38A1%2006182015/20150618_215156_zpsqmpfla8e.jpg)

I'll dig in a little further once the sun comes up.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on June 19, 2015, 05:52:28 AM: CJ-5?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 19, 2015, 05:54:37 AM: Is it a 5 or an A1? That's how little I know about either.....

Edit: Yup, CJ-5. See what happens when you pick up a Jeep in the dark after a couple beers? You go to sleep next to a nice M38A1 and wake up next to a haggard CJ-5. Be careful out there boys ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on June 19, 2015, 11:01:49 AM: Don't matter if it's free.
Pull the drive train and scrap the tub.

If you've been living right, it'll have a 4-speed in it.
That's worth more than a whole Jeep.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 19, 2015, 01:31:51 PM: Thanks for the tip John. I haven't even had time to look it over.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 19, 2015, 01:32:35 PM: It's been a pretty productive week so far. I've ramped up efforts in seeking out these old gems and my work is paying off. I went on the offensive a few days ago and scouted a spot through local legend and Google Earth that I thought might hold some hidden secrets.

A visit with a highly eccentric yet very personable owner today resulted in a tour of his private salvage yard. It's not open to the public but more or less just a personal collection of junk amassed over a few generations. It was outstanding.

I must have passed over 6 or 8 Willys Wagons, a Commando, and an FC until - lo and behold - I spied the decrepit remains of a GPW. It's pretty much a solid piece of rust but it's "F" marked rust nonetheless. We quickly agreed on a price it was mine.

You just can't make this stuff up....

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Ford%20GPW%2006192015/20150619_102359_zpsvt1hqqo1.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Ford%20GPW%2006192015/20150619_102406_zpsx9czz5qo.jpg)

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(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Ford%20GPW%2006192015/20150619_112710_zpsuhzydfyo.jpg)

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(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Ford%20GPW%2006192015/20150619_113353_zpswbonqtzp.jpg)

I'm pretty sure I'm in violation of some town ordinance at this point...

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Ford%20GPW%2006192015/20150619_122002_zps3jjrttw5.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on June 19, 2015, 03:45:16 PM: Ryan your not thinking clearly anymore!
Buy the house!
You need the land, the gold goes with it and your gift of gab you could be moving snow next winter in a shinny yellow Case loader.

PS... On the C5, get rid of the roll bar and the rest look in good shape.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 19, 2015, 08:17:54 PM: And the madness continues. Just brought home a load of early 2A parts. There was also a complete rolling chassis but I left it behind simply because I did not want to deal with it. I took all the eBay gold though. :D

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150619_172353_zpsryoguynn.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on June 19, 2015, 10:01:39 PM: Quote
A visit with a highly eccentric yet very personable owner today resulted in a tour of his private salvage yard.

Sounds like a kindred spirit to me......his name wasn't Ryan was it?

I like the lug wrench....and everything else of course..
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 25, 2015, 08:53:26 PM: I went and checked out another one earlier this week. 2A/3A/M38 trainwreck. Frame is cut, tub is total garbage, windshield is cracked, gas tank is missing, oil is sludge, brakes are frozen and it doesn't run (although it did turn over when I jumped it briefly from my M38 directly to the starter).

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150622_184519_zpshjyv9qsk.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150622_184527_zps5l6bx5kz.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150622_184535_zps4mxhr3vg.jpg)

Complete junk...except for this - an MB motor(!).

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150622_184608_zpsppibeij1.jpg)

Seller inherited this so doesn't know much about Jeeps but has huge emotional attachment. At this point we are miles apart on price but this was a difficult one to walk away from. I want that motor!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 25, 2015, 08:54:41 PM: Unearthed another one today! A deal was struck and I will be dragging home a very rough '46 2A this weekend. Stuck motor, rotted everything...should fit perfectly in what my yard has become over the past 10 days.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1946%20CJ2A%2041528%2006252015/20150625_142036_zpsdlc8jgkf.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1946%20CJ2A%2041528%2006252015/20150625_142059_zps38dlvluu.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1946%20CJ2A%2041528%2006252015/20150625_142053_zpskvsrbhph.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on June 25, 2015, 09:22:28 PM: Looks like the tree already fell on this one ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 26, 2015, 10:12:59 AM: Quote
Looks like the tree already fell on this oneï¿½ ;D

Funny Guy! Was there ever a PTO chipper shredder option for a Willys? At the rate I'm going it would come in handy.ï¿½ ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on June 26, 2015, 10:41:53 AM: Watch out for critters and bugs in that thing.

Did you check the trans in that CJ-5 yet?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on June 26, 2015, 04:46:18 PM: Quote

Did you check the trans in that CJ-5 yet?

Not yet. I've been distracted with the disassembly of that GPW.ï¿½ I know whatever it is appears to be seized.

Edit: I just checked. T90A-1 >:(
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Oilleaker1 on July 01, 2015, 08:19:49 AM: Ryan's Jeep Emporium! I'm guilty of collecting, but I think a very wide line would have been drawn in the yard at my house. Looks like fun to me! LOL, John
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: RICKG on July 01, 2015, 01:56:23 PM: Quote
I'm guilty of collecting, but I think a very wide line would have been drawn in the yard at my house. Looks like fun to me! LOL, John
Oil, you are, in fact, VERY guilty!ï¿½ RickG.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 04, 2015, 08:36:50 PM: I've been away for a week or so with self-imposed minimal internet access vacationing with friends and chewing up new ground looking for hidden Willys. I did find some cool stuff but I didn't drag anything back with me. I did, however, return home to a pile of messages on the Willys Hotline that I'm now wading through. As a result, I dragged this little guy home today - a solid but banged up Bantam trailer (I'm told a uniform truck backed into it years ago....). Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet but the tires held air and the (original!!) coupler worked so I hitched it to my truck and dragged it around for half-a-day before finally getting it home.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_135218_zpsymd9dypf.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_135222_zpsrqqgifet.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_135158_zpstgopkndk.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_160822_zpsquwdrzmh.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_160521_zps0njzkic2.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_160427_zpsmwe7m5wd.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_151025_zpsfvqmcr3m.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Bantam%20T3C%20Trailer%2008042015/20150804_151016_zpsmkfurumm.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on August 05, 2015, 08:09:30 AM: VACATION as defined by RyanM, "a two week opportunity to get friends and family involved in the hunt".
I must say that I am a bit dissapointed to see the trailer arrive back home empty!
Welcome back...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 07, 2015, 09:01:35 PM: I had a guy approach me out of the blue whilst I was parking my 3A in town today. A few hours later and I'm striking a deal to clean out the barn of a recently departed life-long Willys nut relative of his. Where is my camera crew??

The complete Jeeps (all 4) were spoken for but nobody had any idea what to do with the loose parts until I came along. I bought the entire contents of the garage but could only take a few things with me tonight. I'll be back with a trailer tomorrow and then figure out where the heck I'm going to go with it all. There's a lot of junk but a few treasures in the mix....

My 3A posing with its new finds
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175041_zpsgabgixtr.jpg)

Fuel pumps
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_180314_zpszhisn5yy.jpg)

How about a nice YS?
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175751_zps4n2lyuqz.jpg)

WO
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175901_zpsswtrua1t.jpg)

Wirshing MFG Governor. For a PE-95??
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175455_zps0fmfrmk7.jpg)

Gawd I hope this is for a 3A....
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175447_zpsyjo67g3d.jpg)

Motors and assorted junk...
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_171442_zpsoesixhce.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_171421_zpswom9h8zm.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_171416_zpsenaofxrd.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_171351_zpsyesctc3c.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175515_zpsrvs53zt1.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175546_zpsd12jsp83.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_175526_zpsoe6mpn6f.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150807_171437_zpsk5c0jxsm.jpg)

More pics as I drag stuff out this weekend.....

And you guys have seen this before but I passed it today again and couldn't help but stop for a pic. Wicked decent.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150806_102651_zpsvuwpkg4i.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on August 09, 2015, 09:00:09 AM: That looks like a really nice haul. I wish I were your neighbor. I'd come help you move it with the hope you'd throw some parts my way. ;)

If Scoutpilot hasn't spoken for all of them, I'm always looking for another Carter WO to rebuild.

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: scoutpilot on August 09, 2015, 11:04:34 AM: [size=12]Go for it Tim. I'm more interested in the pumps and a decent radiator myself. I've got enough cores to keep me busy for a while. [smiley=cool.gif] [smiley=cool.gif][/size][/b]
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 09, 2015, 09:15:34 PM: Sorry Tim. I wish you spoke up sooner. The WO is already en route to the Netherlands.

Scout, pumps are yours and I'll let you know when I have an update on the radiator. Hopefully tomorrow.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: scoutpilot on August 10, 2015, 04:26:53 AM: [size=12]Thank you![/size][/b]
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Tumbleweed on August 10, 2015, 10:07:45 AM: Ryan,

Once again you have scored the motherload! I am so amazed - almost brings a tear to the eye!

Funny how this kind of find is so exciting.

Hope the door frame works out in your favor!

My O'Ryan headlight bezels are looking good as well - putting the final black paint on this weekend. My thanks to you again.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on August 12, 2015, 11:08:52 PM: I want to be the first one on the list for a pair of original side step. At this rythm, i'm sure you will find one.

I BELEIVE IN YOU!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 13, 2015, 09:03:44 AM: O'Ryan's....LOL. My service is far superior to the goons at the similar sounding place...

And Pascal, I'll be sure to send you the link to the eBay auction if I ever find those NOS steps ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on August 17, 2015, 12:45:13 PM: I think this thread should be re-titled.
Instead of ". . . I really have a problem"
It should be " . . . I really have a gift"
You have some magic touch or gift or magnetism or you take some kind of pill or . . .
If it's a pill, bottle it. We'll all buy some.
:D ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: scoutpilot on August 17, 2015, 03:31:43 PM: [size=12]My new nickname for him is "Indy"...[/size][/b]
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on August 18, 2015, 06:22:11 AM: This is crazy, I log on now and go straight to Ryan's Problem to see what he has found today...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 18, 2015, 03:01:34 PM: Quote
This is crazy, I log on now and go straight to Ryan's Problem to see what he has found today...

So does my wife ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: J-T on August 20, 2015, 03:26:39 PM: Have to say I love this thread. I am so jelly lol, must be a blast. And I look forward to more great finds.

If you happen to find a good bottom mounted radiator with shroud, pm me please. Need one for my 49. Thx
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on August 22, 2015, 08:01:36 PM: (http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150822_092722_zpsnusnwolz.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20150822_092731_zpspkvk5dj4.jpg)

I'm straying from Willys material again here but wanted to post anyways. I chased this M37 down at an auction today. I've never driven one and don't know much about them but was immediately smitten - which is a very dangerous combination.

I managed to get it running during the auction preview (as it was about the only vehicle out of the 200 there that had no key to hide from meï¿½ ::)) and all seemed well enough. The blasphemous confession of "I would sell my M38 to free up funds and garage space for this thing..." popped in to my mind way faster than I hoped it would.

Alas, someone at the auction wanted it worse than I did and the M38 is safe for now. The selling price exceeded my preset limit so no new toy for me.

On the way home I decided to follow up on a rumor and found this, hood up and under a tarp:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/1959Sprite%20cropped_zps5uruhjyb.jpg)

Limited spy photo here only. It's a one owner '59 Bugeye Sprite languishing in the dilapidated garage of said original owner. This will be a tough nut to crack but a great find either way. More to come from this one I hope.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on August 22, 2015, 09:31:52 PM: M-37's are really neat and that looks like a nice one....there is a fellow around here who has a '55 power wagon, kinda the same vehicle.....

Trouble is you need a forklift to change a tire....but I still like them a lot...

Bug eye Sprites are very cool, and known for swapping ends with little notice!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on August 24, 2015, 12:32:58 PM: Owl's Head Auction?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on August 27, 2015, 11:49:22 AM: Ryan you have GOT to restrain yourself.
;D

Of course, if I had unlimited funds and no sense of responsibility, an old flat fender Dodge would also be in my stable.

And don't get me started on British sports cars - Triumph, Austin Healey, MG.
;)

Oh yeah, and there's the 1934 Chevy with a rumble seat that I'd also like to add. And maybe a Model T as well.

Help, stop me.
:D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on September 01, 2015, 11:11:49 AM: I lost my trusty plow truck last week so a replacement of some type was warranted. I decided to go a slightly unconventional route and dragged this home last night. It should make quick work of hauling Jeep carcasses around the yard too :D

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1967%20Bombardier%20SW48/20150831_203248_zpsbhqeurrm.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1967%20Bombardier%20SW48/20150901_063612_zpszdjen1vf.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on September 01, 2015, 12:06:47 PM: Wow... that is nice!
What does it have for an engine?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on September 01, 2015, 12:52:33 PM: Quote
Wow... that is nice!
What does it have for an engine?

6-cyl Chrysler....out of a Power Wagon I think. It sounds like a dump truck. ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on September 01, 2015, 08:30:05 PM: Well, it runs and drives :D

[media]https://youtu.be/saH0AKCnxEY[/media]
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on September 01, 2015, 10:09:10 PM: Sounds like a tank....kinda acts like a tank, and maybe drives like a tank...

Unbelievable!

Is that a brand of some sort or a back yard manufacture?

Edit: Now I see it...Bombardier, the snowmobile people...crazy...eh?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Kirkski on September 02, 2015, 09:14:18 AM: Looks like what we had at the ski area when I was a kid. A Snowcat built for grooming ski trails

Sweet I love it ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: macrisel on September 02, 2015, 12:19:29 PM: "Roads? Where we're going Marty we don't need roads."
Dr. Emmett Brown

Looks like a fun machine to take to town!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on September 02, 2015, 02:50:34 PM: That's a pretty slick little unit. I've always be fascinated with tracked vehicles. 8-) Big time cool factor.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Tumbleweed on September 02, 2015, 03:52:46 PM: I would love to drive that sukka!

Turns on a dime gives you 9 cents change!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on September 06, 2015, 06:09:33 PM: Here's another video. I had a chance to try it out today and it's very cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxVA3J3JMis&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on September 06, 2015, 08:13:19 PM: Proudly canadian made.....100% US fun!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on September 08, 2015, 12:12:54 PM: Wow. Very cool
I gather from the videos that the tracks are not independantly reversible such that it can spin in its own length or do very sharp turns.

And the horn works. Excellent.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on September 09, 2015, 07:10:35 AM: No, the tracks are not independently reversible. The best you can do is just about stop one, but it takes quite a yank on the stick (there are two sticks, like a dozer).
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on September 09, 2015, 08:06:53 AM: Jeff-M, What the hell kind of toys did you buy that kid growing up?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Tumbleweed on September 09, 2015, 10:10:52 AM: Oh my gosh - I just realized that it looks just like something from Dr. Who (Daleks possibly) That is so cool. Winter will be fun....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on September 09, 2015, 08:42:28 PM: Quote
Jeff-M, What the hell kind of toys did you buy that kid growing up?

I believe he feels he was horribly deprived, so now he's making up for it. I wholeheartedly support this. :-)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on September 16, 2015, 02:49:02 PM: It was beautiful here Saturday so my buddy and I made a trek up to Moosehead Lake for the annual "Seaplane Fly-in". I've always wanted to go to this event but just never made it. Greenville, ME is a neat little town on the southern shore of Moosehead Lake. Lots of logging history and a vacation mecca of sorts. The fly-in is a 4 day float plane meet with various exhibits and contests (short take-off competition, dropping grapefruits onto floating targets, etc).

](http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/11928730_10153500680615991_2075504334971942022_n_zpstnfaboq0.jpg)

By the time we arrived cars were parked a 1/2 mile out of down town. Lucky for us, a local car club was having a show and allowed us a front row seat.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_143242_zpshcsoilyo.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_141839_zpsip9wf5qx.jpg)

Tough to tell from this pic but lots of plane activity. In this shot alone there are three in the air and two more taxiing around
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_141315_zpsgoq5hp6b.jpg)

One of the local flying services in Greenville has, among many other sweet toys, two Cessna 195's and two M38's. A fine combination if you ask me. The owner started showing me around but then had to stop short to take group of paying customers up in the other Cessna.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_150514_zpspacodacm.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_150548_zpszuqnffyq.jpg)

One of the M38's has had an F-Head transplant (not cool) but does sport a Ramsey JR-246 winch (very cool).
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_150458_zpsyf4dzelg.jpg)

The other one is an older restoration but still looks good for a North Woods driver

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_150428_zpstincvz8v.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/rmurdock2121/media/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_150428_zpstincvz8v.jpg.html)

Greenville is the only town I'm aware of where driving ATV's on the city streets is completely legal. I'd still rather have my 3A.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_151020_zpspnk0huao.jpg)

On the way back we had to stop at a TRACTOR JUNKYARD! Ever been to one? Neither had I.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_164834_zps0qv5knca.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_110011_zpsond5e80w.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_110032_zpsamsy6tcd.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_164137_zpswbqmysl6.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_165004_zpsaealws8p.jpg)

And a Doodlebug, just because:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/20150912_165030_zpszbmkvxqj.jpg)

Good stuff. I already have it on the calendar for next year.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on September 16, 2015, 07:44:32 PM: What a cool day!!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on September 17, 2015, 11:19:24 PM: Quote
What a cool day!!!

No Kidding...Maine looks like a neat place to live....especially if you have a Bombardier snow plow...or know someone who does!

I got my float plane rating in about 1979....what a great sense of freedom to just land anywhere there was a suitable stretch of water....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on September 18, 2015, 07:06:56 AM: Quote
....what a great sense of freedom to just land anywhere there was a suitable stretch of water....

I have been thinking that very same thing all week. Are float planes cheaper than Jeeps? ;D

Did you happen to notice that blue thing behind the M38 parked in the hangar next to the Cessna? It's '40's era "Link Trainer". Super cool vintage flight simulator and the first and only one I've ever seen. Here's a better pic of it I stole from their FB page:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Greenville%2009122015/Trainer_zps2yy3wia4.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on September 18, 2015, 09:28:48 PM: Twitchell's airport in Turner, Me., is one of the few places in the country that not only can you get your floatplane rating but afterwards you can actually rent a floatplane. They have a 172 on floats for rent, rear seats stripped out to save weight. I got my private ticket but never did the floatplane thing, unfortunately. It's not cheap.

That wooden boat with the blue trim in the garage with the 195 looks familiar but I can't remember who painted them like that. Possibly a Correct Craft.

That Scout in the pics is beautiful. It has a little Cherry Bomb muffler that gives the four-banger a nice mellow sound. Goes down the road very nice without the need for overdrive.

I love Cessna 195's but visibility forward has to be very tough.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on September 18, 2015, 11:29:29 PM: "Floatplane", singular, might be cheaper than "jeeps" plural.. ;D

I don't think there is anything inexpensive about aviation...

Get a rating at a school that rents and you are good to go......you are in floatplane country!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on September 19, 2015, 07:12:43 AM: Quote
Get a rating at a school that rents and you are good to go......you are in floatplane country!

I'm sure there are places on the west coast and certainly in Alaska that do that, but my understanding is that Twitchell's is the only one on the east coast.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: macrisel on September 23, 2015, 05:31:25 PM: After I received my private license, I started to get interensted in getting my floatplane rating. One of the older flight instructers at college just smiled and said,"Just remember, your brakes don't work as well on water so be careful where you land.."

Great photos!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on November 16, 2015, 12:35:42 PM: Boy it seems like it's been ages since I dragged anything home. I've been on a downsizing frenzy just trying to clear the house and yard of all the "'tweener" Jeep parts and misc junk that seems to have piled up higher than I ever could have imagined.

"'Tweener" stuff is everything left after you sell of all the "good" treasures from a haul.

You are left with junk that is too good to scrap but not really good enough to sell. It falls somewhere between trash and treasure - "'Tweener". I painstakingly found places to unload all of it so I'm as ready for winter as I'm going to be.

Part of my downsizing frenzy included selling my M38 ....boohoo.....it's going to a very good home and the buyer has not yet taken delivery of it so I still have a little quality time left to say "goodbye".

I had no plans to replace it but less than 24 hours after the terms of the sale were finalized this popped up on CL, and well, you know the rest. A deal was struck and home it came. Not sure what my plans are but I'll at least start a separate thread here for it.

'49 3A - Bubba body work special. Runs, drives, and stops though!

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on November 16, 2015, 01:06:14 PM: It look nice.

However i did notice the bench in front of it, which type (front,rear,side) and on which jeep model it belong to?

I might be interested by it if you want to sell it.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on November 16, 2015, 01:14:48 PM: Quote
However i did notice the bench in front of it, which type (front,rear,side) and on which jeep model it belong to?

It's way newer and I don't even think it's an actual Jeep seat. I very much doubt it's anything you would be interested in.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on November 16, 2015, 05:43:33 PM: Well i'm looking for rear side seat that was in CJ-6 for my DJ-6....

Here some pics as exemple,
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: SKT on November 23, 2015, 09:18:50 PM: .
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Updates looks great - definitely agree that the black wheels look much better.

Looking forward to following this thread.

.
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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 06, 2015, 04:07:15 PM: After an extended hiatus the Willys Hotline is back up and running. Today's lead had me chasing a vague description of "an old jeep". Turns out it's a '54 M38A1 with a V-6 - is that a Dauntless?

Supposedly "Ran when it drove to that spot 5 years ago...".

The price is "right" but I'm not certain I even want to deal with it so at this point I do not own it. Any input from the peanut gallery here?

The intriguing thing about this particular Jeep is that it's in a spot I have driven past 100's of times and never knew it was there as you can't see it from the road. Just makes you wonder - What else is out there...right under my nose...waiting to be found?????

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on December 06, 2015, 07:21:28 PM: That looks like a 60 degree V6 - not a Dauntless.

Looks like it still has the serial number plate so I'd say there is value as an M-38A1, without that engine.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on December 10, 2015, 01:28:57 PM: Does it have a 4-speed behind the V6?
If so, grab it.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 13, 2015, 08:11:38 AM: A trip to the Maine coast is almost always worthwhile. A trip to the Maine coast in December when the temps are unseasonably warm and you're running down a lead on decrepit Jeep parts is even better.

I took the following pics outside, exposed to the elements, and I didn't freeze to death. Unheard of this time of year.

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Ok, enough lollygagging. There's rusty gold around here somewhere. Let's find it.

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Look at this ancient artifact - SN 13330! When you find a VEC carcass laying in the woods, no matter how rough, you don't leave it there. I took this one home with me.

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Oscar performing his usual security check before I am allowed to proceed any further
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There's never enough room on the trailer, is there? The PE-95 generator is powered by an MB motor. It's the first one I've ever seen in the flesh, let alone foolish enough to drag home. I'll post more on it later.
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A quick pit stop at HF for one of these. Figured it might come in handy now and again....
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Well the wife was able to park in the garage for a couple nights this week at least. Might be awhile before that happens again.
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In the next episode of "How to do Everything Wrong" I unload a 1000lb paperweight by tethering it to a parked 3A and driving away.
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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Kirkski on December 13, 2015, 11:04:39 AM: I wanna be just like you when I grow up
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on December 13, 2015, 11:20:32 AM: I'm nearly speechless at this point. :o

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Oilleaker1 on December 13, 2015, 12:09:36 PM: Ryan has a nose for Jeeps like a hound dog. When I find em, I pay and pay. John
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: JeepFever on December 14, 2015, 12:05:22 AM: ^^^ all of the above. ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 14, 2015, 06:48:42 PM: Working late last night I managed to get that garage bay cleared of all the spoils of the weekend haul. The wife was able to park her car in there this afternoon.....for about 20 minutes....and then I rolled in with this mess:

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Digging deep in the trenches (well, more like a half-collapsed box trailer made into a shed....) I came up with another load of junk today including roughly 120 NOS fuel pumps and carbs that appear to be '50-'60's vintage. I have no idea what they fit. Probably some obscure and undesirable vehicles that will soon have me Googling phrases like "Do vintage carburetors make good paperweights?" and "What are some additional ways I can waste my money?"

All boxes pictured are full. The packages are pretty weathered but for the most part the contents are in great shape. The only Willys stuff in this haul are the two very cool early Pickup/Wagon (right?) grills. There's a few unopened crates of Ford and Studebaker trinkets too. Fun stuff.

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on December 15, 2015, 06:57:47 AM: You must be on EBay's Christmas card A-list....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on December 16, 2015, 07:24:10 AM: I believe Ryan made a deal with his wife that he could commandeer her side of the garage as long as he cleaned the snow off her car and warmed it up every day she went to work..Thus far, we have had no snow (very unusual). I'd say he's taking full advantage of a situation.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 16, 2015, 11:03:11 AM: Quote
I believe Ryan made a deal with his wife that he could commandeer her side of the garage as long as he cleaned the snow off her car and warmed it up every day she went to work..Thus far, we have had no snow (very unusual).ï¿½ I'd say he's taking full advantage of a situation.ï¿½

That was last year's deal. The contract was not extended this year.....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on December 22, 2015, 10:21:24 PM: You got any snow yet?

Waiting to see that Bombardier tank in action..

It might look a little like Captain Nemo's Nautilus knifing through the snow....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 23, 2015, 11:58:04 AM: Quote
You got any snow yet?

Waiting to see that Bombardier tank in action..

It might look a little like Captain Nemo's Nautilus knifing through the snow....

Virtually no snow yet which is almost unheard of. And....the Bombardier has a new owner. I sold it Sunday. I was hoping to battle at least one blizzard with it before it went but it didn't work out that way. I'm left with the plow-ready '49 3A for snow removal duties this year. Should be interesting. Or, if temps remain in the '50's through the winter that'd be even better...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on December 23, 2015, 01:21:41 PM: Snow? No snow? How come? The fun is already started here. Made an igloo and a ride for the kids today...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on December 23, 2015, 01:33:49 PM: I'm with the "see the Bombardier in action" group. Only the owner of a 3A could see the beauty in that tank.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on December 23, 2015, 09:33:55 PM: Quote
Quote
You got any snow yet?

Waiting to see that Bombardier tank in action..

It might look a little like Captain Nemo's Nautilus knifing through the snow....

Virtually no snow yet which is almost unheard of. And....the Bombardier has a new owner. I sold it Sunday. I was hoping to battle at least one blizzard with it before it went but it didn't work out that way. I'm left with the plow-ready '49 3A for snow removal duties this year. Should be interesting. Or, if temps remain in the '50's through the winter that'd be even better...

:'(
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 24, 2015, 06:42:56 AM: I dragged this home yesterday. I actually "bought it" about a year ago with a trailer load of parts which you have already seen here but just didn't have any room left on my truck so I left it behind. I was bored last week so I called the guy to see if he still had it and he did.

I was hoping to be able to just drop it on the red 3A and jettison the BesTop but this thing is a little rougher than I had hoped. It's missing a lot of glass and has some rot. I think it would be a fun and relatively easy project to fix this up but I have so many projects ahead of it who knows if I'll ever get to it.

I couldn't find a tag. Any idea what brand it is? And were these full tops a "universal" fit between 2A's a 3A's or were they model specific?

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on December 24, 2015, 11:23:15 AM: The rich get richer.... Replacing the flat glass should be fairly inexpensive, I think it would be perfect on your 3a plow truck.
Did you have to remove it from a piece?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on December 25, 2015, 07:59:27 AM: Quote
The rich get richer.... Replacing the flat glass should be fairly inexpensive, I think it would be perfect on your 3a plow truck.
Did you have to remove it from a piece?

It was disassembled and stored in a garage. The Jeep that it was on was one of two that already came home with me in pieces last yearï¿½ ;D

It's a Koenig and I'm pretty sure it's for a 3A but it has been modified somewhat. There is some rot which would be fairly easy to repair as the panels are flat. The glass should be pretty simple to replace too. With that said, I have so many projects going right now that it's doubtful I'll get to this any time soon. It's now back outside piled up out in the yard.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 20, 2016, 03:20:11 PM: The Willys Hotline sent me deep into the Northlands today. Good thing I wore my pack boots. While I did not bring this home I am close to a deal. Early 3A. Very rough but nearly complete. No matter how this plays out the poor Jeep is snowbound until spring

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I also happened to fall down a rabbit hole and find this place today.ï¿½ An enchanted forest full of cars from the '30's on up. Probably 100 or more. One of the most surreal places I've visted yet. I'm not sure what's going to happen with them but am glad scrap prices are really low right now...

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on February 20, 2016, 05:41:32 PM: Wow, most everything like that has already been crushed!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on February 21, 2016, 11:01:30 AM: Wow. It's like an old salvage yard that time forgot. Surreal is a perfect word to describe this scene. I think I would want to visit this place again...during summer.

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: GregC on February 22, 2016, 05:58:19 PM: Very cool!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on February 23, 2016, 12:34:24 PM: Wow!
Dual horns.
That's not factory.
:D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 28, 2016, 07:05:52 AM: No snow in our yard so I thought I'd be safe going to retrieve that 3A. No good. It's still stuck firmly in a glacier. Oscar did help me "field strip" some of the low hanging fruit so it was a somewhat productive trip. We'll return for the carcass in the spring.

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And like a moth to a porch light I got sucked back in to Harbor Freight yesterday for a few upgrades for The Hauler. New storage box and winch. If this actually works it'll beat the heck out of the come-a-long it's replacing...

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: RICKG on February 28, 2016, 11:37:49 AM: Next time at HF grab a snatch block to keep in your new storage box. With that and the 5000# winch you'll be able to drag up anything your trailer can hold.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 28, 2016, 01:22:42 PM: Destroyed. I figured my welds or the cable would fail before the entire thing blew in half. Good thing there was still 89 days and 1 hour left on my 90 Day Warranty.

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Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Oilleaker1 on February 28, 2016, 04:46:14 PM: I better not loan you my rubber hammer . :D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on February 28, 2016, 06:51:44 PM: Well...there you have it. I've always wondered if the HF winches would hold up. :-?

What were you pulling?

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on February 28, 2016, 08:51:49 PM: And what will you replace it with? Another HF....?

Maybe one that is about three times the capacity that you will ever need....?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 29, 2016, 09:21:58 AM: Quote
Well...there you have it.ï¿½ I've always wondered if the HF winches would hold up.ï¿½ :-?

What were you pulling?

Tim

In defense of the winch, I was trying to pull the second story off a large shed (this is a whole other saga...) and it absolutely exceed the intended capability of this piece of equipment. I returned the pile of twisted metal and came home with a 9,000lb winch instead. I have yet to even take it out of the box but it looks 5x more rugged than the 5,000lb winch. I'm sure if it has a limit, I will find it though.ï¿½ ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on February 29, 2016, 01:53:22 PM: I want to hear more about the shed.....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 29, 2016, 02:15:40 PM: Quote
I want to hear more about the shed.....

All in good time. It is actually somewhat Jeep related so the chronicles will likely appear here once it's all said and done.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on February 29, 2016, 02:17:35 PM: Quote
Quote
I want to hear more about the shed.....

All in good time. It is actually somewhat Jeep related so the chronicles will likely appear here once it's all said and done.

I think I hear banjo's...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on February 29, 2016, 03:00:53 PM: Quote
Quote
Quote
I want to hear more about the shed.....

All in good time. It is actually somewhat Jeep related so the chronicles will likely appear here once it's all said and done.

I think I hear banjo's...

Yes, you definitely do. Serious redneckery going on up here.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on March 01, 2016, 09:28:44 PM: Just so you know....I was just doing a little something the other night...no Gloves!

I seriously bashed my thumb and now the banjo picks don't fit so well...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on March 02, 2016, 07:00:12 AM: Oooh ! Nice! Wanna buy a partially disassembled shed? ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 03, 2016, 02:14:11 PM: The Willys Hotline produced a fine lead this weekend. You think we have problems? I went to visit a guy with 34(!) tractors. Tractor Fever is very much like Jeep Fever and this guy had it bad. I did him a favor and made his collection "pure" again by sanitizing the property of all traces of Willys Jeeps. I removed a CJ3A, and CJ2A and a pile of miscellaneuos Willys parts.

The gray 3A is rough but the yellow 2A is pretty solid. Lots of bondo and patch panels but the frame looks great. It could make a fun little driver. Neither Willys runs but the motors are not stuck and they both roll. It could be worse.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_163412_zpsxjqczy4n.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_162801_zpscdtcbbp5.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_162951_zpsbon7yjhu.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_163025_zpsholnaiwk.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_163039_zpsjau0sda2.jpg)

This sickle bar was allegedly used on a Jeep at some point. Not sure if it was made for a Jeep or if it's been Bubbafied to fit. I'm thinking Bubba. Cool piece either way and I now own it.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160401_163345_zpszywvo2gf.jpg)

The new winch turns an hours long labor camp exercise into 60 seconds of work with one thumb.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_113101_zpszqta6f52.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_123958_zpsxqczt9am.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124310_zps4x6i0d7z.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124004_zpsxuoje4pq.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124023_zps2uozi27z.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124037_zpsq4tredt5.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124052_zpsdtpva5wt.jpg)

The 2A is sporting a set (including spare!) of 7.50-16 REMINGTON HEAVY DUTY UNIVERSAL TRACTION tires.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124113_zpsetyzf1bd.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124119_zps3qvqilzd.jpg)

The 2A motor appears to be later. The serial number boss above the water pump is stamped with a number but it's not a Willys number. Probably from a previous rebuild.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124134_zpsqwlgfgrj.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124239_zpscuaqgfjz.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_124259_zpsuzu1qt5n.jpg)

Nice 2A seat with original coverings almost completely intact.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_104457_zpsshkyn0zh.jpg)

Also got a spare windshield, grill, and a pile of rims and tires.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/MilfordME%2004032016/20160403_125301_zpsjyjjkgub.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 03, 2016, 03:54:05 PM: What a haul..

Wicked Cool!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 03, 2016, 06:12:55 PM: First up - the 2A.

Add battery.

Check oil.

Add coolant.

No spark so I swapped distributor and coil with known good ones.

Cut rubber fuel line running to crudded up tank and installed substitute made from a wine bottle, rag, coat hanger, and duct tape.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20160403_163001_zpsgh1saukg.jpg)

Watched carb puke fuel all over the place so opened up and adjusted float to proper setting. No more flooding.

Shut off and restarted in gear to free up stuck clutch.

Road worthy.

[media]https://youtu.be/JC_MpsLB5Is[/media]
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on April 03, 2016, 06:22:03 PM: Good work...

You do get with the program...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on April 03, 2016, 10:38:48 PM: nice tires on that yellow critter...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on April 04, 2016, 09:38:59 AM: Hmm. Looks like I'm not the only one with Bubba tendencies.

I came out from work one sunny, summer afternoon and found what you see in the upper pic - gaoline spiked with Sta-Bil. Yikes.

There was still some gas in the tank so I risked starting it. Actually made it home. But I had to do what you see in the lower picture to move it into the garage that weekend.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on April 05, 2016, 10:35:58 AM: Holy Crap. Missed this acquisition. This might be your best save yet. 8-)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 13, 2016, 08:44:41 PM: A Willys Hotline tip sent me about and hour-and-a-half "Downeast" today seeking out this stash of goodness. Almost all of it is for sale but due to logistics I'm not sure yet if I want to tackle some, any, or all of it. Very cool place and very gracious host either way..

It was impossible to capture it all but here's a few shots that'll get the Willys juices flowing

Your typical "Maine woods Willys truck find"
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_150538_zpssimq9s2n.jpg)

There's a 2A in here somewhere
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_150933_zps7uohvkvg.jpg)

Oh yeah there it is. That's as close as I could get....
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_150953_zpsllcdtn4i.jpg)

Parts literally crammed into the rafters of various outbuildings.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151102_zps2ymqntqk.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151110_zpsofnvujcr.jpg)

Crusty old 3A. Note the top bows.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151349_zpssmsjjnfh.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151341_zpsogkmwodb.jpg)

3B. Good frame, fired up instantly, runs good, body utterly shot. I've never had a running 3B and this one is talking to me.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151403_zpslbkakakf.jpg)

2A and CJ-5
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151517_zpsinzuuzlt.jpg)

Custom defroster system in the CJ5
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_154841_zpsz8anv3y1.jpg)

3B plow rig. I believe that's a Willys hardtop, right? I like it.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153645_zpsztqxzelu.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153653_zpslactwjya.jpg)

Pickup
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153714_zpsjmofdikw.jpg)

And another one
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153731_zpsds9orhin.jpg)

Jeepster under a tarp
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_151702_zpsdjzmegbq.jpg)

Jeepster in a shed
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153831_zpsptvgam8a.jpg)

This is super cool. A stretch pedal car Willys WRECKER!! Never seen one before.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Jeep%20Hunting%2004132016/20160413_153207_zps4aevqeph.jpg)

So we'll see if this amounts to anything. If it does, you'll know about it ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Jeff_M on April 14, 2016, 07:00:44 AM: That's quite a stash--which would result in a true exercise in sensory overload for me. I like the 3b w/plow, the kiddie car, any Jeepster, the red 3B, etc, etc, etc. I give up, no use trying to fight it...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: johnrb3b on April 14, 2016, 08:51:13 AM: Holy cow!!
There is nothing like that in my area.
What is it with the northeast woods?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on April 14, 2016, 09:19:09 AM: Well,,,,I'm looking for a good top bow for my 3A.

The light blue Jeepster inside the shed....is it a 1950 with an inline 6 engine...? The only cure to my willys illness is my empty pocket.

I'm sure Jeepster jim would like to get those.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 14, 2016, 10:43:29 AM: Quote
Well,,,,I'm looking for a good top bow for my 3A.

Me too :D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 20, 2016, 06:04:31 AM: One down from this collection. I brought the 3B home last night. She's rough but seems like a decent runner. It was dark by the time I got home so I only took a short tear around the neighborhood. Further testing will be in order in the days ahead....

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Misc%20Junk/20160419_192105_zps9np8owu7.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on April 20, 2016, 12:58:03 PM: You're bringing these things home faster than I can comment on them. Geeeezzz.

That is a fine looking 3B. It ran right out of the gate?

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 20, 2016, 09:29:48 PM: Quote
You're bringing these things home faster than I can comment on them.ï¿½ Geeeezzz.

That is a fine looking 3B.ï¿½ It ran right out of the gate?

Timï¿½

The 3B does run, and leaks everything everywhere, so we know it's a genuine Willys.

I brought this one home tonight. It does not run. Leak status unknown at this point. I'll check for puddles in the morningï¿½ ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: BMIC on April 21, 2016, 07:20:05 AM: Both the green 3B and red 2A from the same collection? They look in great condition, great rescue...

Ditto Athawk, you have them coming so fast its hard to remember which find each was with.... BUT KEEP THEM COMING!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 21, 2016, 10:09:48 AM: Quote
Both the green 3B and red 2A from the same collection? They look in great condition, great rescue...

Ditto Athawk, you have them coming so fast its hard to remember which find each was with.... BUT KEEP THEM COMING!

Yes, same collection. The 2A and 3B are very rough but not nearly as bad as the next two I'm scheduled to bring home. Those are way worse.... :D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Trenton on April 21, 2016, 12:02:13 PM: have you kept a record of how many actual running Willys have gone through your possession? not parts, but by the time they leave you actual running Jeeps...
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 21, 2016, 09:08:53 PM: Quote
have you kept a record of how many actual running Willys have gone through your possession? not parts, but by the time they leave you actual running Jeeps...

Aside from these threads, not really. For now I can still probably count the running ones on one hand.

The non-running ones would require several more hands

I'm having so much fun doing ultra-dangerous laps around the neighborhood in the 3B I almost think it should count as two running Jeeps ;D
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 22, 2016, 07:14:35 PM: I dragged home the severely rotted 1950 3A serial #40754 today. It's in really bad shape but has a few harvestable parts.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171117_zpsxzwjgjwu.jpg)

It has an original rear view mirror - I believe this is the first one I've found. Too bad it's completely shot.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171205_zpskszdmdh6.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171249_zpszbwfkczf.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171520_zpsfyldqnom.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171539_zpsnhtongfi.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171335_zps7ccbu8g6.jpg)

I love the custom gun rack. It has already found its way into my house and I'm trying to decide what wall to hang it on.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171510_zpsd4pqcoic.jpg)

Is this a Jeepster wheel with the hub cap tabs?
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_171142_zpsk5bgfhso.jpg)

I have a couple of these jacks now. Anyone know if it's a Willys jack or just some generic thing?
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/d69176d2-9206-41a8-80c8-758629ee37a9_zpsbefs0xhw.jpg)

And completely off-topic here but cool nonetheless. It's that time of year when they're burning the blueberry fields. I passed several of them today.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_142545_zpsawhtq3ar.jpg)

I'm was very near the coast and that is salt water you see.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_142609_zpsm3ig14ab.jpg)

They use tractors dragging trailer mounted torches. I think one of those would make an outstanding Jeep accessory at the next car show.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_142607_zpslhatdb8g.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/1949%20CJ3A%2040754/20160422_153336_zpsax60r3tg.jpg)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 25, 2016, 09:10:49 AM: I dragged home a couple more Saturday but even I'm finding my own posts annoying now. I did a little Jeepscaping yesterday so here's one of that instead....
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on April 25, 2016, 10:35:04 AM: The beat up green one does have some nice goodies to scavenge. I canï¿½t say Iï¿½ve ever seen wheels with the tabs. Very cool.

A hedgerow has new meaning at the ï¿½Ryan Estatesï¿½. I vote you get enough to build a zombie-proof fortress.

Why do they burn down the berry fields?

Tim
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Quebec Jeep on April 25, 2016, 10:41:43 AM: About the hubcaps....never seen those kind.

I saw pics of those rims with ribs on it but not like this.

http://jeepwillysworld.com/blog/2015/01/15/hubcaps-proper-jeep-model-year/
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on April 25, 2016, 10:43:01 AM: Quote
The beat up green one does have some nice goodies to scavenge.ï¿½ I canï¿½t say Iï¿½ve ever seen wheels with the tabs.ï¿½ Very cool.

A hedgerow has new meaning at the ï¿½Ryan Estatesï¿½.ï¿½ I vote you get enough to build a zombie-proof fortress.

Why do they burn down the berry fields?

Tim

I'm pretty certain I am violating several property deed covenants and possibly on or more local ordinances. Don't tell anyone. ;D

And I have no idea why they burn the berry fields but they do it every year. They new ones must grow better when you burn out all the old dead stuff.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 01, 2016, 09:20:34 PM: Quote
I dragged home the severely rotted 1950 3A serial #40754 today.

Can you post a photo of the drivers side of the transmission shift boot retainer ring?

Thanks!!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 03, 2016, 06:40:10 PM: Quote
Quote
I dragged home the severely rotted 1950 3A serial #40754 today.

Can you post a photo of the drivers side of the transmission shift boot retainer ring?

Thanks!!

You are looking to see if it has a bend in it, right? I remember you mentioning that before. This one has it.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 03, 2016, 07:29:00 PM: That is it, looking for the bend. Thanks!
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 03, 2016, 07:52:08 PM: Does CJ-2A 165353 (ECW contest Jeep) have a body tag? If so what is the number? If not are there holes for a body tag? What is the ACM number?

Thanksï¿½ :)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 04, 2016, 06:36:28 AM: Quote
Does CJ-2A 165353 (ECW contest Jeep) have a body tag? If so what is the number? If not are there holes for a body tag? What is the ACM number?

Thanksï¿½ :)

Body tag is MIA but the holes for it are there.

ACM# 155425
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 04, 2016, 06:43:04 AM: Thanks again!!! CJ-2As in that range of serial numbers did not have body tags.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 04, 2016, 08:45:46 AM: Quote
Thanks again!!! CJ-2As in that range of serial numbers did not have body tags.

Well, I learned something new. Any known reason for the missing body tag?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Tumbleweed on May 04, 2016, 09:33:39 AM: Ryan,

All I see is fine art from your picture! If I had the space I would probably be a collector as well. The problem is I hate to sell any of my stuff once I work on them, and I only have 2!

Of course my wife would have a fit! ;)
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 04, 2016, 09:42:29 AM: I don't know for sure why the body tags were not installed for a brief period. At that point in time the contract with American Central was ending and Willys was preparing to build the body tubs in its own shop in Toledo. I'm sure that had something to do with it. For more reading check out these links........

http://www.cj3a.info/cj3a/body/body.html

http://www.cj3a.info/cj3a/body/change.html

http://www.cj3a.info/cj3a/body/acm.html
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Ryan_M on May 04, 2016, 10:37:58 AM: Quote
Thanks again!!! CJ-2As in that range of serial numbers did not have body tags.

No, Bob, thank you for these random tidbits of information.

I just quickly scanned your links but I couldn't tell if the body tags came back after a brief hiatus or if they disappeared for the remainder of 2A production?
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 04, 2016, 11:04:01 AM: They came back. I also track the type of screw that was used to hold them to the firewall and if the body tag was painted with the body.
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: athawk11 on May 04, 2016, 11:06:03 AM: Whitey is an early 3A. It has a body tag. (Thus my confusion on the missing 2A body tags) According to the first listed article, the body tags for the 3A came back for a short time after Willys started to make their own sheet metal components.

Thanks for the links Bob.

Hawk
Title: Re: It's obvious. I really have a problem....
Post by: Bob W on May 04, 2016, 11:22:47 AM: Just to clarify the body tag thing....
CJ-2As had body tags except for a short period of time in 1948.
CJ-3As had body tags in the beginning and then early on the body tags were eliminated for good.