Phase V
10th Anniversary
Jul/24/2021
We reached a milestone. Ten Years ago the adventure started with the purchase of the Jeep. Five years later the restoration was complete, and now for the last five years the Jeep has participated in Shows, Parades and many fun rides for the Grand kids!
Prarade Prep - July 4, 2021
Jul/02/2021
It's hard to belive, but the City of Edmonds will be having their annual 4th of July Prade after all. It was orginally cancelled due to Covid. I put the M2 50 Cal on. It's always a crowd pleaser. (See Public Events)
Memorial Day 2021
May/31/2021
Took the Jeep to a couple Memorial Day ceremonies. The 95th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance and flag planting. Then to the Veteran’s Plaza for a wreath ceremony.
Season Tune-up
May/30/2021
Tune-up to get ready for Memorial Day events. It will be out for the first time since the Covid lock down!
Jeep for 2021 Season
May/22/2021
Fired up the Jeep after its winter storage. Getting it ready for the 2021 season.
Edmonds 4th of July Parade
Jul/04/2019
Prepared the Jeep for the Edmonds, Washington 4th of July Parade, complete with the M2 machine gun. Always a crowd pleaser.
2019 Season Opener
May/27/2019
2019 Season opened with a special Memorial Day celebration. The Jeep took a front and center position to honor the veterans who sacrificed their all for the freedoms we experience in the greatest nation in the world. This was a fitting season opener—for sure.
Winter Hybernation
Oct/07/2018
Finished up another great season of shows and parades. Now it is time to put it away for the winter, fill the tank, put in fuel preservative, move the seats to a nice dry storage and cover the body. Then start looking forward to next spring.
Prepping for the Parade
Jul/03/2018
Preparing the Jeep for the Edmonds 4th of July Parade. After mounting the 50 Cal machine gun, we’ll add the Navy and US flags.
Memorial Day 2018
May/28/2018
We were proud to attend the Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Park, located in Lynnwood Washington where tribute was paid to the soldiers who have given their lives serving the United States Armed Forces. The event was hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 with performances by the Northwest Junior Pipe Band.
Season Eight Begins!
May/13/2018
It’s on! Season Eight. This is the eighth year since we started the project. It has been our tradition to open the season by going to Dick’s Drive-In a hang out for cool cars since 1954. The year after this jeep was manufacured.
Winter Storage
Nov/09/2017
Sad day! It's always a little sad to put the Jeep away for the winter. But with its protective cover, fuel preservative, increased the air pressure in the tires and a battery tender it will be in good shape in the Spring.
Trunk or Treat
Oct/31/2017
With the warmer, dryer weather we were able to delay the Jeep's winter retirement. That gave us the opportunity to use the Jeep as a prop for "Indiana Jones" at our annual church "Trunk or Treat" Halloween celebration.
Driving the Jeep
Sep/25/2017
With the late summer weather it gives us more opportunities to take the jeep out for a Sunday drive. #Fun!
Avoiding a 50 Cal Issue
Jul/02/2017
So how do you move around the streets of Seattle with a mounted 50 Caliber Machine Gun? Covered of course!
50 Cal Machine Gun Mounted
Jun/10/2017
The Piéce de résistance—we mounted the 50 cal replica on the jeep. With a couple cosmetic items and a few tweaks we have pretty much accomplished our goal, set six years and eleven months ago.
Starting Season 6
Apr/02/2017
The unwrapping! Taking the cover off after the winter break is always a thrill. We’re starting the 6th Season since we purchased the Jeep.
Prep for Winter Storage
Nov/06/2016
We prepared the Jeep for an eight month storage. We filled the gas tank, added a preservative to the fuel, slightly over inflated the tires, covered seats and put it on wheel dollies. We’ll put a car cover over the Jeep and let it hibernate for the winter—kind of sad.
Last Outing for the Season
Nov/04/2016
We took the jeep out for its last outing before putting it away for its long winter’s nap. It seemed appropriate to go back to Dick’s Drive-In, the same place we went to on the first trip of the season.
