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Wainui Willys Works Pickup Purchase

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin | 2 Comments

It all started with the usual search of “Trade Me” (New Zealand Auction site) for anything jeep… The first thing that popped up was the 1961 Willys Pickup. Trish just happened to be sitting next to me and commented that “that was a cool looking truck” and that we should purchase it. Never one to miss an opportunity, with a…

My Favorite Willys

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin | 1 Comments

I have had many Jeeps… a 1972 CJ-5, 1970 Bronco, 1986 Grand Wagoneer, and my latest…1972 Jeep Commando. This 1953 Willys Station Wagon is by far my favorite! I found it in Escondido, CA, while attending a funeral. I went to see a 1969 Vette that had won best of show at a local street affair. I had to pass…

A Family Jeep Stewardship

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin | 4 Comments

When I was 8 years old our family moved from Knoxville to Memphis, TN. I had an older sister and two younger brothers. My father has always been an avid sportsman and was looking for an activity to involve all his children. He befriended Charlie Olieta who with his brother Glen was starting a hunting club at the Tunica Cut-Off…

Michael Scoggins 1964 US Marine Corps M38A1

Michael Scoggins USMC M38A1

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin | 10 Comments

This is my 1964 US Marine Corps Kaiser-Willys M38A1. This is one of the last models of this particular jeep that the military purchased. After the original Army procurement contract expired, the Marine Corps placed a special order for an upgraded M38A1 with extra undercoating, positive traction on both axles, etc. This is one of the USMC contract vehicles that…

Newest Members Photos – Kaiser Willys Blog

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike Meditz | 0 Comments

We would like to thank the new Blog Members for joining us. We appreciate and enjoy hearing stories and seeing pictures of your Willys Jeep vehicles and sharing them with others! If you would like to have your Willys or Jeep photos posted to our blog, send your photos to the Kaiser Willys Blog Webmaster. Remember to include your name and…

Willys Jeepster “Love at First Sight”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin | 3 Comments

1950 Willys Jeepster. Love at First Sight! The summer of 1969 is when my brother Roger and I first saw the 1950 Jeepster with a blown motor our neighbor had for sale. It had black gorilla hair carpet lining the interior, no brakes and two flat tires. Jeff was asking fifty bucks for this beauty! We wanted it bad! Dad…

Moab 3: Willys Overland Rally 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin | 1 Comments

The 3rd annual Willys Rally will be held in Moab, UT on May 18th-20th. This event is a great opportunity to join Willys owners from all over the country to celebrate the American Classic, The Willys Overland Station Wagon and Truck! Come have a great time and make new friends. There will be raffles, prized, and good food. New memories…