Youngster's A1 project

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:51 am

I saw this great article on eWillys . We need to get him signed up on this site, it would be fun to follow his progress.
http://www.journalnow.com/journal_west/ ... l?mode=jqm

Post by **wesk** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:06 am

I agree. I sent an email to the reporter and asked to have our web site address forwarded to them.

Balvar24 · Post by **Balvar24** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:29 pm

Looks like he's making more progress on his project than most of us around here.

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:53 pm

If you get a reply from him Wes, tell him that there is a military vehicle and collector show in Denton, NC (close enough to him) April 11-13. It is being held at Denton Farmpark. A lot of us Steel Soldiers members show up at lunch on Friday and stay through the weekend. Our meals are prepared in an MKT, and we have a convoy to the local Golden Corral on Saturday for lunch. Lots of spectators on Saturday, along with some on Friday afternoon. Nice big swap meet also. He might be able to find some parts he needs. This will be the 3rd annual.

It would be a great event for him to ride around in (and maybe even drive) a little bit of everything - I'll let him drive my M38a1 if he shows up. He can contact me for details if he wants.

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:48 pm

He is only 13 I believe...

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:07 am

Even at 13, don't discourage him. I was driving my CJ2A at that age that I worked to get the money to buy. I drove it in the field and hillside until I got my restricted driving permit at 14. Loved every minute of it. Child labor laws have changed. Too bad. John ( after viewing the pictures, I think his parents are to be commended!)

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:45 am

Exactly! 13 is plenty old enough to learn to drive off of the main roads. I didn't clarify, but I was talking about driving the smaller stuff like Jeeps or m37s. My daughter is 8 - she started driving my 'a1 in the field last year (steering it around the field).

wildman · Post by **wildman** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:19 am

I am Ben, I am the one this article is written about. I am looking forward
to meeting you at the denton farm park show, I will try to make it down on one of those days.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:12 am

Welcome! There is a ton of excellent information, advice, and guidance on this site. As We and Ryan will tell you (and others) the first step to sussing a problem is to check out the manuals and trouble shooting guide that's free here on the site.
Look forward to following your quest and seeing the end product.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:46 am

Wildman Ben, HOWDY!! Like Josh (wydahdvr) mentioned above,
be sure to go to the downloads section here and access all the
pertinent TM's etc, they're a goldmine!! And do us all a favor and
request a free photo album to post fotos of your project.

PS I see from your profile you're involved with scouting-
my good friend Warren (also your age 13) just earned
his EAGLE.. I'm quite proud of his achievement!!

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:24 am

Hello Ben,

A big welcome to you, your project and your Dad Jeff. All of us love to see new young folks join this hobby. We also enjoy seeing Parents like your dad Jeff that support their young people's goals.

Here is your Mjeeps photo album:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php

And a tutorial for loading photos to the album:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:47 am

Great! You found your way here. Welcome, I'm looking forward to seeing your project and your work.

Brett

wildman · Post by **wildman** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:26 pm

thank you for the photo album i'll start putting my pics on it soon, Ben

wildman · Post by **wildman** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:39 pm

I tried to add photos to my album but when i clicked add photos the window never appeared,
Ben

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:42 pm

Your PC and browser must allow pop up windows. You will have to change your computer's settings or your browser's settings to allow the pop up window.