Sunday, January 8, 2012

January 8 2011

Christmas is over and the New Year is on a roll. Since I sent out the Newsletter some good stuff came my way:
Frank from the SOMCC (Southern Oregon Group) sent me some information on the jeep he is selling. He has it posted on the G503 Forums

I have replaced the tires, changed fluids, filters, had the gas tank boiled out, put on new wheel and master cylinders, new center tie rod, new civilian fuel pump, new brake lines, rebuilt the steering knuckles, replaced the u joints, replace the radiator hoses, water pump, thermostat, new plugs and some other stuff I can't stuff I can't recall at the moment. Lower inside windshield panel is wavy.

The jeep is still 24 volt, the carb has been changed by previous owner, as well as the distributor, coil and spark plug wires. The distributor and coil are pulling 12 volts from one battery and a separate push pull ignition switch is used as well as the 24 volt master switch. All lights are 24 volts. Have wiper arms, but no blades. Jeep runs and drives well.

$5000.00 or best offer:  Contact Frank: fsjr@terragon.com      







I took a short drive over to see Ron and on Saturday he brought home a WW2 Ford GPW. Sadly it would be a major restoration. The frame looks twisted and unfortunately may be too rusted out but it has some nice parts on it.





It looks like a Ford that never saw motor pool, we didn't find any Willys parts so maybe a base jeep.

Nice sunny day so I did some work on my man cave, put down some diamond plate for the jeep tires to go on and I started to figure out my entertainment area. It has been cold here and the little heater seems to be just the right ticket.





The trailer has that nice odor of oil, canvas and military surplus, so far only thumbs up from me and the dog.