2014 Summer Midwest Willys Reunion August 22-24 - Event Date: 22 Aug. 2014 - 24 Aug. 2014 |
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samcj2a
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We have finally arrived back in Arlington after multiple visits to friends and relatives going home. Thanks to Jeff and all those who helped make the first Summer Reunion a success!
It was great to see and visit with everyone. The Jeeps are fine, but the people are what make the reunions special to me. |
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jpet
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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rocnroll
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Hey Moonraker.....glad you joined us here.
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'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
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Chief
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Thanks....FBill the interior was imported, machine made, nogahyde. I hate to think how many "noga's" lost there life to cover those seats. I actually started back on the body when I got home!
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MOONRAKER-IV
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The eagle has landed. We will do it again. Thank you all. DM
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dennisanvil
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one of the gift gave out for a door prize at the reunion said 2014 grand Cherokee on the box. I was wondering where it came from. if the person the got it or the person the gave that box would pm me , I would be glad. I am trying to find that gift for my self as I have a 2014 grand Cherokee and would like one. also thank for the good time at the reunion.
dennis
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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rocnroll
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There actually was more than one discussion about the rocket.........especially after being told by one of the motel staff that it wasn't even attached anymore. ( maybe that's why it's so shake when you get to the top of it)
General concensus was that it would be about as easy to build one as to move that one.[EMAIL= ][/EMAIL] |
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'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
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jpet
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This picture was taken at the Jeep Rally.
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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F Bill
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What is the story on the CJ 5/6/7?? limo? Looks like it was made to transport visitors to a resort or ??
Chief, your chassis is the one with the blue and white seats?? I hope you won " best interior!"
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If you haven't checked out the tech FAQ section, go to:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tech-faq_forum57.html for a lot of great stuff you need to know!! |
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Bob3b
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Here are some more photos. I think someone should take that rocket ship home and fix it up!
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1946 CJ2A #23881
1953 CJ3b, nice! 1949 Jeepster 1947 Empire Model 90 1985 CJ10A Spen "S" Utility trailer Kubota l3400 |
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Chief
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thanks Jeff, Bob and all who made this weekend a HIT! I was leary of bringing just a chassis, but had lots of lookers and it makes me want to finish the tub this winter!
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Doug Timme
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A big thank you to Jeff for stepping up to make this happen (I know you had a lot of help, but you are the face of the summer reunion now )
Doug
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Bob3b
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Thanks for the kind words Jeff it was my pleasure. Mindy, Sue, Monica and Darlene have been through so many of these that it's old hat to them. I'm just glad they did not make me run registration, I would have had to bring all my junk...I mean treasures, in to sell.
Also, for those who don't know, there was a couple there from Australia who came to the states just for the show, and a gentleman from India who happened to be in Chicago for business who came down. |
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1946 CJ2A #23881
1953 CJ3b, nice! 1949 Jeepster 1947 Empire Model 90 1985 CJ10A Spen "S" Utility trailer Kubota l3400 |
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crazydima
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Big thanks to everyone who made us fee l so welcome at our first Willys jeep reunion. It was truly a
event to remember. Made lots of new friends and by happy accident met some old ones I knew from outside of the jeep community. Small world. Thanks for the help on diagnosing dome of the mechanical issues with my jeep and for all for the knowledge you folks were able to pass along. It was a blast and we hated to leave Friday afternoon but my prior obligation to the Wounded Warrior convoy in Danville, IL the next day required our departure. We got pounded by heavy rains, wind and lightening but the 3 Willys jeeps in the convoy escort as well as the Patriot Guard pushed on and got our precious cargo to their destination. Looking forward to the next one. Everyone be safe and God bless! Sincerely, Rob Robert Leinweber 1948 CJ2A - retro fit to MB clone
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johnnybravo
Member Joined: 14 Feb. 2008 Location: Glen Lyn, VA Status: Offline Points: 2075 |
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I wish to say thanks to the all staff of the event, the people who came to buy from us, the people who sold to us and especially those who traded parts with us when things got slow. Dave w/Midwest and I were trading parts for two days and flipping coins for who pays boot.
The fun, the food and the fellowship were great. Also, I did notice there were lovely jeeps there (lol).
A good time and THANX, again.
Ps...unlike WV, where we would drive forty miles to find a quarter mile straight stretch of highway to drag race, Ill has miles upon miles of race roads. I'd been in hog heaven in nineteen sixty seven!!!
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Ret. USAR-Vet, 6-GPW's,, 1-M38 w/M-100, 1-47 WO "Jeep" 4X2 Wagon, several ruff CJ2&3A's, 1-CJ3B,
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jpet
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I would also like to thank Bob3b for shooting the event. I was just too busy to do any reporting.
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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jpet
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Here are a few of Bob3b's pics: Banquet: ... I was told by the regular guests that the music was great and I was told by the musicians at the banquet that it didn't stink so that was my goal Mike giving his presentation on Electro-Willys: Congratulations to Doug Timme and Mike Picard for receiving the Toledo Brick Award: I realize it was VERY hot this weekend and I apologize for that but believe me, I truly appreciate everyone who participated in this event. Special thanks go to: Darlene Gloss, Mindy Christy, Sue Morris and Monica Fritch for doing registration, and their help with the banquet and raffle. Art and Darlene Gloss for showing up on Thursday to prepare the goodie bags, help plan the layout and advisors on how a reunion is put on. Kevin Banonis for the artwork on the programs, posters, flyers Dennis Caraway for all the leg work he did before and during the show and being a mentor to me. Dave Hutson for his presentation of the 2012 ALCAN highway trip. Mike Picard for his presentation and for bringing Electro-Willys and letting the group drive him around the lot. Thanks Mike: ........... All the vendors who really make the show work and their donations. Mostly, I would like to thank Bob and Mindy Christy for everything they have done for me and the Willys community. I have got much credit for my efforts but behind the scenes was Bob guiding me and encouraging me. Thanks Bob! Once again Thanks everyone for a great time and I hope everyone who attended had fun in spite of the weather. Edited by jpet - 25 Aug. 2014 at 5:25pm |
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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Hugh Hedrick
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I found some good fenders and a nice chaff guard and a tailgate there. i drove my jeep to walmart to use the atm. that jeep was the center of attention in the walmart parking lot! it took me a half hour just to get into walmart. fielded questions all the way in. i sent a few people back to the holiday inn to see the jeeps.
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Mb modified 47 cj2a
Nice original 47 cj2a Basket case 48 cj2a |
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