Hurt Willys
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Printed Date: January-14-2025 at 5:39pm
Topic: Hurt Willys
Posted By: phatsat67
Subject: Hurt Willys
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 11:35am
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Last night Mark was pulled out in front of by someone(didn't get the whole story). This is what I pulled up to and saw at the shop this morning. It's Mark's 1956 Willys that his grandpa bought new and spent its whole life in Colorado. Came factory with the western plow setup. Pushed the frame over quite a bit. I would have stepped out and thumped on whoever's head it was that pulled out infront of him. Thankfully he is ok because those are not a choice vehicle to be in an accident while driving. 
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 11:44am
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That's a shame. I really like old vintage jeep stuff, so hate to see that. Hopefully repairable. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 11:47am
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I hope so too. The thing is in wonderful shape. Mark and I just threw on a new carb(updated version) and set the timing properly and it runs like a top. Pushes snow all winter long. I would love to see it restored after this. It originally came in Plantation white. ------------- |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 12:15pm
Oh man, that sucks.  Was just watching the re-run of the Fast & Loud episode where they just finished a complete rebuild of an old mustang and it got totaled on the test/tune drive and hit by someone w/o insurance. Hopefully that wasn't the case in your friends accident.------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 12:30pm
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I have owned one CJ and one Wrangler. Actually preferred the CJ5. Wish I had an old Willys or CJ now, just to toodle around up to the grocery store and such with. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 2:21pm
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I want a CJ5 for the lake house. The driver was insured(on paper)but had no drivers license. Mark just had PLPD on the Jeep. Pisses me off the driver shouldn't have even been on a roadway that law abiding citiznes pay taxes to use. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 2:26pm
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That is certainly upsetting, but it's just a car. ------------- |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 3:24pm
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Guess its not a boat ;). ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 3:42pm
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That should buff right out
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Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 5:23pm
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Jeeps/Willys are never just a car. Former 69 Jeepster Commando owner. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 6:09pm
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A car is a car ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 6:27pm
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Saying a vintage jeep is just another car is like saying a cherry 60s CC mustang is just another bayliner outboard. Old jeeps are very cool. New jeeps however, are just another car. Even the cj-now wrangler has evolved into just another cushy SUV, undistinguishable from any other SUV. Andy: jeepster commando = especially very cool. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 6:34pm
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Woah, I never called it the Bayliner of cars. *************** happens. Driving on the roads is a risk I'm sure he was aware of. Cars are made to be driven. ------------- |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 6:53pm
It is a shame that that 56 Willys is smashed. I feel for the guy.  ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 6:54pm
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Oh comon HW. If you waded up the Caddy youd shed a tear... My dad had a 69 Jeepster he used to pull the 74 around with. Pretty cool looking rig. ------------- |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 7:00pm
I had the chance to buy mine back (I sold it in 93 after 14 yrs 300,000+miles) I decided not to. Mostly due to lack of place to put it. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: April-11-2013 at 9:20pm
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Just glad Mark walked away !! ------------- Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen.... |