Jessie The Jeep Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Washington Two Jeeps Tour - May 31st We took both Jeeps out on May 31st for a local drive and photoshoot. Here's one of the pictures, but a full report can be found on my other Jeep thread by following the link below this picture. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) 6 Year Anniversary On June 19th 2014, my Ford GPW made its first public outing to St Gregory's RC Primary School 1940's Day. Many of the school children had made the effort to dress the part in 1940's style clothing. The weather was warm and sunny, and there was a great turn out of parents and family. There was a great deal of interest in the stereoscope from the children, fascinated by the 3D image it produced from the two target photos. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Some tome ago i did find this british 1940 stereoscope, but i can't find anything about it apart from this old RAF picture that seems to be the same? It came from Belgium so it may be left behind by the BEF? Ever seen this? Edited June 19, 2020 by Citroman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 I've not seen that type before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 11 hours ago, Citroman said: Some tome ago i did find this british 1940 stereoscope, Is there a maker's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Yes it was made JM Glauser & sons London. It says Stereoscope universal W.D. nr. B729 1940 plus a Broad arrow. I can only find compasses by this maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 There is one in the Science Museum Group https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co53051/stereoscope-universal-bar-parallax-stereometer-british-1940-1948-stereo-comparator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Indeed but no picture helas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Could be worth you contacting the museum. Photos of JMG & Sons Ltd Stereoscope Universal:- https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-possible-ww11-military-m-sons-1778515932 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Aha nice to see some pictures. So i can see what the wooden base looks like. The vendor didn't have that with it but it has 2 mirror heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) I had a bad feeling yesterday. BBC local news the night before said covid rates in our neighbouring towns of Gateshead and Sunderland, are two and three times the national average now. Both towns border Washington. The councils were asking government for restrictions. While I don't think Washington rates are that high yet, having seen what's been happening around other high rate towns in the country, it feels like it's only a matter of time before there's a local lockdown here ( it looks like an announcement will be made tonight ). Since the Ford hasn't moved since the end of May, I decided now would be a really good time to take both Jeeps out for a short blast around. I may not get the chance for a while. Only 6 miles around the edge of Washington and Springwell, it was a nice bit of afternoon fun and fresh air. ( due to the forum upgrade, http links don't work here any more and so there won't be any more pictures posted in this thread, possibly only links to my own website where the story continues. Fortunately Youtube is https, so it appears that videos still work ) Here's a cut down version of the 20 minute ride out. Edited October 22, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Following the forum software update and Google Chrome blocking http hosted images, I've moved all my websites to a new secure host. I've changed all the picture links in the thread to the new secure links, so if pictures have been missing/not showing recently, all three of my vehicle threads have now been corrected and should be working properly. The GPW hasn't been out since September, but depending on how the covid restrictions go, I'll probably go for a few more local drives before the year is out. I'm planning a local memorials tour on November 11th in my other Jeep, weather permitting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayvee2003 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Thanks for taking the time to change all the links to your pictures. Without them it's just not the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) October 28th - System Flush and Coolant Change Before starting the work, I checked the mileage and discovered I've only done 37.7 miles in the GPW this year due to the lack of events. For a while I've been wanting to flush out the coolant system on the GPW. With winter not far away, I decided I'd better get it done and fresh coolant/antifreeze added. It's been a poor half term holiday week for weather, but fortunately yesterday was mostly dry. At the same time I was laying a new path along side the drive so we didn't have to get out of the cars onto a muddy lawn. So while the engine was running, flushing crud out of its system, I was laying paving. Since the existing coolant looked quite dirty, I drained it and flushed the system through with water a couple of times before I put the proper radiator flush through. I needed to use an aluminium tube to direct the draining water into a bowl to stop it pouring all over the axle and spring. The drain plug isn't the easiest of places to access. The flush was then flushed before adding new Prestone coolant/antifreeze. Unlike the wartime practice, I didn't stencil "Prestone 2020" on the hood!! Today I've discovered muscles and tendons I never knew I had, mostly from the laying of the paving, but there's a few Jeep scars on my hands too. Pleased I finished both jobs yesterday as it's chucking it down with rain again today. Edited October 29, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling1961 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Good Job. It is always satisfying to get a (supposedly) simple job like this done without major drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Remembrance Day - November 11th The UK was once again in lockdown for the Remembrance Day commemorations. In Washington it was also pouring with rain. I had hoped to go on a tour of five local memorials on Remembrance Sunday or the 11th, but due to the circumstances, the Jeeps remained in the garage. We watched the BBC coverage on TV and stood on the door step along with others from the street, for the two minute silence. Perhaps in December, when/if the lockdown is eased, I'll tour the memorials as I had planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I often drive through Woodland , I suppose I must have noticed the large war memorial in the cemetery, never stopped to have a good look. It has been in the local press this week that it is quite unique. Next time passing - will have to stop and take a few photographs. The unique war memorial of Woodland, County Durham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 When you have been at POW Camp 18, did you come across this most intriguing memorial at Kellah ? https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/251561 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 No, I've not been that far out into Co Durham. I'm planning on moving house to the Durham area, so may get to explore Co Durham a bit more from next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Those following my Flying Control Jeep thread will know I've just moved house. The M201 made the trip to the new house yesterday. Today we had another trip over to Washington to start to collect my workshop contents. Lynne towed the trailer home while my daughter came along with me in the GPW. In contrast to yesterday, it was a lovely sunny day and at slow speeds, there was quite a bit of warmth in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 The workshop contents were back-breaking to carry and we seemed to be lifting boxes out of the trailer for some time without any signs of it becoming more empty!! We made one more trip after that, bringing home some lounge furniture, some camping gear and some of the 1940's kit. I think we're going to have an easier day tomorrow to avoid burn out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Nice big garage, but Memphis Belle really needs her own hangar!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 The B-17 normally lives in the trailer, but so long as we are using it for moving stuff, the B-17 is parked up in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Jessie The Jeep said: Those following my Flying Control Jeep thread will know I've just moved house. The M201 made the trip to the new house yesterday. Today we had another trip over to Washington to start to collect my workshop contents. Lynne towed the trailer home while my daughter came along with me in the GPW. In contrast to yesterday, it was a lovely sunny day and at slow speeds, there was quite a bit of warmth in the sun. Jeesus - at 200m + altitude ! but wtf OD box roadkill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Chris Hall said: Nice big garage, but Memphis Belle really needs her own hangar!! BIG , but he'll soon overflow , 'they' always do LoL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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