Happy 82nd Birthday to the Jeep!
Celebrating 82 years since GPW #208102 rolled off the factory line in Louisville, KY!
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The EASIEST method to perfectly time a Jeep L134 Engine!
After some engine issues earlier this month, I realized I needed to totally retime my engine. I ran across one of the easiest and simplest ways to perfectly time an L134 engine! Also, a look at the new ‘nose art’ on the Jeep and some shots of my Jeep with some warbirds!
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Wings, Tracks, and Wheels 2026 Recap!
It’s May, so that means the return of the very popular Wings, Tracks, and Wings 2-day event at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA. This year was BIGGER than ever, with over 50 military vehicles, including 22 Jeeps! This recap covers both days of the event.
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
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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Happy 81st Birthday to the Jeep!
Celebrating 81 years since GPW #208102 rolled off the factory line in Louisville, KY!
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!
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.
D-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
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.