176: Eugene Plite’s 1948 Willys Jeepster
Peggy Johnson and I just finished a 6,240 mile round trip from St. Augustine, FL. to Imperial Beach, CA in our 1948 Willys Overland Jeepster. Which except for seat belts and turn signals, is completely stock with a Go Devil 4 Cylinder engine. We left FL. on the 6th of April and arrived in CA. on the 21st. We left on the 22nd. and was back on the 29th. We traveled on the way out with 7 other Jeepsters, driving 2 lane roads. We came back by ourself except for a couple of days, when we had another Jeepster join us. All 7 Jeepsters made it to CA. under their own power.
– Eugene Plite
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So proud of you Dad & PJ! Awesome trip for two awesome people! Love you both- Randy & Christine
Gene,
Totally enjoyed following “The Magnificent Seven” on Facebook during your journey.
Thanks for sharing more of the photos, and appreciate the color combo design you’ve chosen for you Jeepster. N I C E !
Jersey Joe
“Willys of the Week” – Way to go Gene! What a great adventure for your group of friends!
That’s an awesome looking Jeepster – thanks for sharing this with us.
Ron & Terri
Fred, Love the jeepster, I have a one owner CJ-2A 1946 and a 46 with a v6 buick and 40 auto trans. Have been looking for a older Jeepster for years, I just love those old Jeepsters, You have a very beautiful one. Nice job.
Regards, Douglas
Congratulations to the intrepid travelers who made this fantastic journey. As the designer of the original route — much of which was retained for your adventure, I can appreciate your enjoyment. What is even more fantastic is that you completed this Jeepster Jaunt in both directions!