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Spark Plug woes, Oil Bracket Replacement, and fixing a seat!

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AC Delco R45 Spark Plugs - Generic replacements for L134 Engines

AC Delco R45 Spark Plugs - Generic replacements for L134 Engines Spark Plug woes, Oil Bracket Replacement, and fixing a seat!

Finally, a proper LARGE update with three big projects as I gear up the Jeep for the upcoming Wings, Tracks, and Wheels event at Chino Airport, CA (May 2-3, 2026). From a sudden issue with the Firestone spark plugs, to an oil leak and crack in the oil filter bracket, finally fixing my passenger seat, and more!

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Christmas Event, First Aid Kits, and a Jeep Book

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1944 GPW Jeep with a Vought F4U-1A Corsair Aircraft

1944 GPW Jeep with a Vought F4U-1A Corsair Aircraft Christmas Event, First Aid Kits, and a Jeep Book

Again, the time between updates has been really long because there’s not much going on with the Jeep! Since the restoration is pretty much done and I’ve shifted to a 1940 Ford Sedan I’m restoring, the Jeep hasn’t had much work done or needed to be done. But here are a few updates from the past few months!

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Overheating Results, Alternator Issues, Ammeter Replacement, & more

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1944 GPW Jeep Engine

Overheating Results, Alternator Issues, Ammeter Replacement, & more!

Finally catching up on the last year and a half of updates, tweaks, changes, issues, etc. on the Jeep! From the final results of the overheating issue to major issues with the PowerGen Alternator, which looks like a generator. Plus, some minor improvements along the way!

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Wings, Tracks, and Wheels 2025 Recap!

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Several different Jeeps from different eras of military service line up at the 2025 Wings, Tracks, and Wheels event at Chino Airport.

Several different Jeeps from different eras of military service line up at the 2025 Wings, Tracks, and Wheels event at Chino Airport. Wings, Tracks, and Wheels 2025 Recap!

It’s been some time since the last big update, and I’m back with a big one! Two weekends ago was the 4th annual Wings, Tracks, and Wheels event at the Planes of Fame Air Museum (Chino Airport, CA) on May 3-4! Not only did we have nearly 50 vehicles in attendance, but we managed to put together a historic milestone of Jeep history! This update covers both days of the event.

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D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 5 – Omaha, Sword, Juno, & Gold Beach

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One of the many original German guns still in bunkers along the Normandy Coast

One of the many original German guns still in bunkers along the Normandy CoastD-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 5

Omaha, Sword, Juno, & Gold Beach
The next part of my 80th Anniversary of D-Day adventures in Normandy! This update covers June 7th as I make my way through the rest of the beaches (having spent the 6th on Utah). From Omaha to Sword, then to Juno, and finally to Gold Beach.

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D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 4 – June 6th – Normandy Victory Museum & Carentan

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The only functional Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B (Tiger II) in the world!

The only functional Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B (Tiger II) in the world!D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 4

June 6th – Normandy Victory Museum & Carentan
Tthe next part of my 80th Anniversary of D-Day adventures in Normandy! This update covers the second half of the June 6, 2024 80th Anniversary. It includes a visit to the Normandy Victory Museum where there was a working TIGER II tank! Then a quick visit to Carentan to check out what festivities were happening, and finally back to Bayeux.

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D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 3 – June 6th – Utah Beach and Sainte Marie Du Mont

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People and vehicles on Utah Beach - The Morning of June 6th, 2024

People and vehicles on Utah Beach - The Morning of June 6th, 2024D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 3

June 6th – Utah Beach and Sainte Marie Du Mont
The next part of my 80th Anniversary of D-Day adventures in Normandy! This update covers the first half of the actual 80th anniversary on June 6th with the morning celebrations at Utah Beach. Then a trip over to Sainte Marie Du Mont to check out another large vehicle and reenactor encampment.

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D-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 2 – Overlord Museum & Sainte-Mère-Eglise

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D-Day 80th - A row of Sherman Tanks (and a single M7 Priest) at Camp Geronimo at Sainte-Mère-Eglise

D-Day 80th - A row of Sherman Tanks (and a single M7 Priest) at Camp Geronimo at Sainte-Mère-EgliseD-DAY 80th | NORMANDY 2024 – Part 2

Overlord Museum, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, & Camp Geronimo
The next part of my 80th Anniversary of D-Day adventures in Normandy! Picking up where the last update left off, we jump back into the Overlord Museum. These posts are going to be filled with lots of images and captions, so click through the photos to read the story! I plan for several weeks of these updates, so keep checking back for more.

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