Although we don’t plan on kitting out the Jeep as a reconnaissance vehicle, it was common practice for Recce Jeeps to have the spare wheel mounted on the grille, which looks very cool. For fun, I dropped our spare behind the front bumper, threw some petrol cans in the back and took a few pics.
Archive for July, 2009
Recce Style
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A Good Sorting Out…
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Once the Jeep was delivered to my house I set to sorting her out. Many of the incorrect parts and accessories were removed, as were the features not present on an Airborne Jeep. Additionally the American markings were covered and some correct accessories were added. You can already see a drastic difference between the Jeep as we bought it, and how it appears now.
Items Removed – Windscreen, Side Handles, Corner Handles, Trailer Hitch
Items Added – Correct Towing Pintle Hook, 3/2 Bridge Plate
On Northward!
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On 6 June, 2009 my wife Mikelanne, and I ventured to God’s country in Northern Wisconsin to “check out” this 1942 Willys Slat Grill Jeep I found for sale on-line. Having only just entered the world of Jeepistry, and being more interested in World War II Militaria than Jeeps in general, I was flying somewhat blind. But, with my brother guiding me from Florida via cell phone I proceeded to inspect the Jeep to the best of my ability, describing attributes and features to Skip for verification.
Upon taking the Jeep for a spin I did learn that it is a strong running and mechanically sound beast. Also, after getting my “sea legs” and not being so scared of being chucked out of the thing, I learned it was quite fun to drive.
After negotiating the purchase price and arranging for the Jeep’s transport back to Southern Wisconsin, my wife and I were on our way home. This translates to a 3 hour car ride’s worth of my incessant prattle about how brilliant this Jeep is, and all the ways it is going to improve our lives.
She was very supportive, albeit mightily bored.
Below are photos taken that day of the Jeep in it’s as-purchased condition.