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07-24-2024,
06:34 AM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
When we restored the '48, the front bumper had a bend in it from the time that one of the mothers bounced Dad's truck off of a pine tree at a scout...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-20-2024,
06:23 AM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
Catlewis have you looked into a good re-chromer? These guy's are probably one of the best. https://www.tricityplating.com/ I have no idea of the...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-19-2024,
08:32 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
I agree that the chrome bumpers look good on it but won't disagree that some custom bumpers would also look good as well. The price commanded by...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-19-2024,
09:58 AM
Catlewis
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
Looks better with the original factory chrome bumper. It's a little bent, and the chrome isn't even close to "show quality", but better than...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-18-2024,
09:49 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
Today's infrastructure has deteriorated to the point that we will not be able to see this happen again without a major overhaul. Amtrak is the...
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-18-2024,
09:29 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
Ham's is a tremendously accurate example of how the Jeep trucks were from the factory. Even the snooty Corvette guys know they can't compete.
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-18-2024,
08:15 AM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
The 48' looks and runs like it just came out of dealer prep for delivery in 1948. Nice time machine Larry!
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-18-2024,
07:17 AM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
" I can't imagine going that fast in such a giant hunk of steam powered iron ... " A friend of mine who is a Trainmaster for Norfolk Southern read...
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-18-2024,
07:14 AM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
We ended up on a cruise in the '48 last Saturday - I was about a third of the way back in the queue, and at one turn in the road the front of the...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-17-2024,
04:20 PM
test1328
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
Awesome tale. I certainly hope it was true and it really happened that way. Would have loved to have seen that. That was well before my time, but...
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-17-2024,
04:17 PM
56willys
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
Wow! That is a super awesome story, I have been somewhat following the T1 replica build for a few years. Hopefully I'll be able to see it someday....
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-17-2024,
03:59 PM
56willys
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
That's a good looking tuxedo park there, Cat. I love the red with white top, it has a great vintage appeal to it. Flossy will handle 50 no...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-17-2024,
07:44 AM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
35 MPH is a great speed for the old CJ's. Mine likes 35 to 40. Nice speed to see the world!
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-17-2024,
06:54 AM
Catlewis
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
I'll probably reinstall the original Tux chrome bumpers first, however eventually plan to weld up a heavy duty front bumper that incorporates a...
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-16-2024,
09:43 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
Looking great Catlewis. What are your plans for a front bumper and rear spare tire carrier?
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-16-2024,
11:08 AM
Catlewis
replied to a thread
1st Time Jeep Owner
in
Introduce Yourself
Snapped a couple pics of the jeep last evening. Still need to build a front bumper & rear spare tire carrier. Hardtop needs the most attention now....
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359 replies | 286940 view(s)
07-15-2024,
10:09 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
A classic "better to ask for forgiveness, then ask for permission" instances. Great legendary tale!
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-15-2024,
09:45 PM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
A 100mph run behind a steam locomotive would be something to remember. Amtrak just wouldn't have the same appeal to me.
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-15-2024,
05:44 PM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
BLACK LIGHTNING (In the original document, this picture of a T1 was a hand drawn sketch. This picture is probably a good representation...
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-15-2024,
05:40 PM
bmorgil
started a thread
LarrBeard's Tale of the T1 Locomotive
in
Willys Jeeps - General Discussion
Here is the tale of the mighty locomotive by LarrBeard, enjoy! A Story That Needs to be Retold Back in the early 1970’s, the Radio...
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
07-15-2024,
12:09 PM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
No - but I believe that was a T1 S0mewhere I have a story about a 100 MPH run into Ft. Wayne on a T1.
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-12-2024,
07:37 AM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
I can still remember having to learn how to use the slide rule way back in time. I remember thinking to myself... did I get that right or, am I...
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-12-2024,
12:25 AM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
The complexity of the engineering and the casting of the iron for these behemoths is unbelievable considering that they used pencil and paper and...
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-11-2024,
08:12 PM
56willys
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
A Willys and a Berkshire, that would be an incredible photo. I remember seeing a promotional film from back in the day saying that a willys could...
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-11-2024,
12:18 PM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
I love the story you have on that one Larry, isn't it a legendary locomotive? Is that the one that used to set speed records between Ohio and Indiana?
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-11-2024,
11:39 AM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
I want to get a picture of the '48 alongside NKP 765, but they are very conscious of photographs and copyright matters ...
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-11-2024,
07:46 AM
bmorgil
replied to a thread
1951 CJ3A about to hit the road!
in
Introduce Yourself
And the bug bit you 56'! That's a sweet Jeep.
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5 replies | 669 view(s)
07-11-2024,
12:26 AM
gmwillys
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
I can agree with that Senior Chief on that. Steam locomotives or steam traction engines, both are awesome to watch work.
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
07-10-2024,
09:59 AM
56willys
replied to a thread
1951 CJ3A about to hit the road!
in
Introduce Yourself
The local veterans post we are active at has a 52 m38a1 that they use in parades. They towbar flattow it behind a Ram 1500 single cab. The gentlemen...
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5 replies | 669 view(s)
07-10-2024,
07:22 AM
LarrBeard
replied to a thread
My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5
in
Introduce Yourself
Now you just need to find a steam locomotive and you have the trifecta...
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421 replies | 266070 view(s)
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