Youngster's A1 project

Bretto · Member Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT

I saw this great article on eWillys . We need to get him signed up on this site, it would be fun to follow his progress.
http://www.journalnow.com/journal_west/news/article_cf32fbc0-bba9-50ce-ba50-21335c96816d.html?mode=jqm
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Brett
'51 M38
PHOTO DIARY OF MY BUILD

wesk · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:06 am Post subject:

I agree. I sent an email to the reporter and asked to have our web site address forwarded to them.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Balvar24 · Member Joined: Sep 05, 2009 Posts: 191

Looks like he's making more progress on his project than most of us around here. Embarassed

wilfreeman · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject:

If you get a reply from him Wes, tell him that there is a military vehicle and collector show in Denton, NC (close enough to him) April 11-13. It is being held at Denton Farmpark. A lot of us Steel Soldiers members show up at lunch on Friday and stay through the weekend. Our meals are prepared in an MKT, and we have a convoy to the local Golden Corral on Saturday for lunch. Lots of spectators on Saturday, along with some on Friday afternoon. Nice big swap meet also. He might be able to find some parts he needs. This will be the 3rd annual.

It would be a great event for him to ride around in (and maybe even drive) a little bit of everything - I'll let him drive my M38a1 if he shows up. He can contact me for details if he wants.
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

OKCM38CDN · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:48 pm Post subject:

He is only 13 I believe...
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Hal, KB1ZQ
TSGT, USAF (Ret)
1952 M-38 CDN CAR 52-31313
1952 M-100 Strick #104
1951 Willys Wagon (For Sale)
1954 Willys M38A1 201001205
Tornado Alley
Del City, OK

oilleaker1 · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:07 am Post subject:

Even at 13, don't discourage him. I was driving my CJ2A at that age that I worked to get the money to buy. I drove it in the field and hillside until I got my restricted driving permit at 14. Loved every minute of it. Child labor laws have changed. Too bad. John ( after viewing the pictures, I think his parents are to be commended!)

wilfreeman · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:45 am Post subject:

Exactly! 13 is plenty old enough to learn to drive off of the main roads. I didn't clarify, but I was talking about driving the smaller stuff like Jeeps or m37s. My daughter is 8 - she started driving my 'a1 in the field last year (steering it around the field).
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

wildman · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:19 am Post subject:

I am Ben, I am the one this article is written about. I am looking forward
to meeting you at the denton farm park show, I will try to make it down on one of those days.

whydahdvr · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:12 am Post subject:

Welcome! There is a ton of excellent information, advice, and guidance on this site. As We and Ryan will tell you (and others) the first step to sussing a problem is to check out the manuals and trouble shooting guide that's free here on the site.
Look forward to following your quest and seeing the end product.

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1741 Location: SO IDAHO

Wildman Ben, HOWDY!! Like Josh (wydahdvr) mentioned above,
be sure to go to the downloads section here and access all the
pertinent TM's etc, they're a goldmine!! And do us all a favor and
request a free photo album to post fotos of your project.

PS I see from your profile you're involved with scouting-
my good friend Warren (also your age 13) just earned
his EAGLE.. I'm quite proud of his achievement!!
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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

wesk · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:24 am Post subject:

Hello Ben,

A big welcome to you, your project and your Dad Jeff. All of us love to see new young folks join this hobby. We also enjoy seeing Parents like your dad Jeff that support their young people's goals.

Here is your Mjeeps photo album:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album352&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

And a tutorial for loading photos to the album:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album53&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Bretto · Member Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT

Great! You found your way here. Welcome, I'm looking forward to seeing your project and your work.

Brett
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Brett
'51 M38
PHOTO DIARY OF MY BUILD

wildman · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:26 pm Post subject:

thank you for the photo album i'll start putting my pics on it soon, Ben

wildman · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject:

I tried to add photos to my album but when i clicked add photos the window never appeared,
Ben

wesk · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:42 pm Post subject:

Your PC and browser must allow pop up windows. You will have to change your computer's settings or your browser's settings to allow the pop up window.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php


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