Spring Midwest Willys Reunion 2012

[Bob]

Who else here is going to the Midwest Willys Reunion?

[Rus Curtis]

I wished I was. There's a lot of chatter about it over on the CJ2A Forums.

I've been to many of them in the past and hope to again, real soon!

[derekredmond]

Would be nice if there was a good turnout of 3B's again this year. Bob, is there any definite word on whether Bob Gibbs will be taking the high-hood Surrey?

Derek

[Ian's AC 3b]

Count me in! Long way to go for such a short time but throughly enjoyed it last year! Fingers crossed for great weather, open seats on flts and maybe a run up to dayton to wright brothers homestead on sunday
Just not looking forward to the long speechs at the banquet! { Especially about some tractor show in Mum ahuma latchit, Iowa!}

[Bob]

Derek, yes, Bob Gibbs is taking his 3b Surrey. He'll be there friday parked near mine and the other Bob's 1946 Ford Jeepster thing, which should draw quite a crowd.

Ian, this year's speaker is Ron Szymanski (spelling may be off), the former curator of the Jeep house museum, so it should be interesting.

[Ian's AC 3b]

Bob,
Don't get me wrong, enjoyed the presentations last year and the speaker this year is one reason why i'm going along with the quality of workmanship presented . It was the presentation on the old tractor show that slowed down the show last year. Any idea on the number of attendees yet? looking forward to also seeing the Jeepsters and that airporter jeep listing over on the Cj2a page.

[derekredmond]

Wish I could be there. Bob, I know you'll be on vacation, but I hope you can take some photos for us of the people and the show. Thanks!

Derek

[Bob]

Ian. The general consensus last year was that the speaker was a bit dry and not very jeep related. The guy is a wealth of jeep info. This years speaker should be great. I think there are in the 80 range pre registered for the show and more for the dinner.

Also, if anyone is interested, I have a replacement 3b hood that I can bring. I'm asking $225 for it. I will not bring it if there's no interest.

[Ian's AC 3b]

Bob, Sent you a Pm

[jeepdan]

It looks like fantastic weather for the Mason Oh Willys Reunion
And work and other commitments are keeping me and my 3b home
Can't wait for the pictures.

[Bob]

I had the chance to meet up with Ian and scored a few parts for him before he arrived. The turnout was great this year but again only 4 3bs there. Bob Gibbs did bring his 3b surrey. I got a nice long ride in nancy and carols surrey gala.

The big news for me is that I bought a complete newgren hitch for my 3b. It'll need quite a bit of work to bring it back to life but it will be well worth it.