How to get your Jeep running, after breaking down in the middle of nowhere, with a stick! Also, Milford Sound; one of New Zealand’s most beautiful spots.
New Zealand WW2 re-enactors’ Jeep adventure – how to fix a 1942 Willys MB with a stick
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I think you’ll find me back in 2010/11 issues. Earnestly, you don’t need to
wear a tie to be a chap. Be yourself, avoid American fashion and do what
you love without a damn for the crowd. That is the open door to Chappism.
couldn’t more heartily suggest anything better – but beware of sparks in
the wind. ESPECIALLY if you are carrying jerrycans on board.
It’s a midge that sucks blood and swarms in the thousands.
Stout fellow, what! I am suitably embarrassed for not having known that you
are already in the exalted company of Chaps. I wish I was, I don’t quite
yet have the required style. I’ve missed a few issues – which one are you
in? I’ll see if I can acquire a back copy, don’cher know.
My dear fellow, I’ve already been Chap of the Month in it’s hallowed
tomes. A wonderful read! Very hard to get in the Antipodes.
That is also the coolest dude with a mustache that I’ve ever seen. Righte
ho then.
i dont mean to be rude and dont take it as such but i always travel with a
full tool kit there are a million reasons to have one but i keep it for
ones i can’t think of plus if ypu want it authentic i know covering it with
an od green canvas bag hides it completely so you stay pd correct but have
the advantage of modern tools
i Broke down once myself in a 1979 MGB (I have since sold the car) that was
when i learned. Either way keep em driving it takes alot of effort to keep
old war vets on the road but you sir are the keeper of a legacy. Keep it up
for those of us who wish they had an old army jeep
Great video, very humorous. You kiwi blokes are a glutton for punishment
though – the first thing to look for in replacing a critical broken or lost
bolt is another one somewhere on the vehicle in a non-critical place. In
your alternator’s case, perhaps one of the jerrycan holder bolts, or if a
longer one needed then even a wheel hub bolt and a nut from somewhere else.
Then you’d get to your next fush and chups shop sooner 🙂 Once again, great
story and beautiful scenery!
Many thanks – I had an MGBGT [1977] when I was 16. That broke down too –
know what you mean! Really appreciate the feedback, many thanks.
Someone explain to me what a sand fly is. I’ve herd of horse fly’s, shit
fly’s fruit fly’s, annoying fly’s, but I’ve never herd sand fly’s.
@1944GPW Hullo Ford GPW, we looked for a replacement bolt but found that
the mount had been engineered to fit the alternator and not even the spare
wheel bracket bolts would fit. Tell you what though, sitting there,
scratching your head in the middle of nowhere… you get some oddball
ideas. Thanks for the comment, oh and one other theeng, we-yer een tha
Sowff of Noo Zullund – so ourr talk has morre arrr. ARR!
Well, I think you qualify as an official, honorary ‘Chap’ and with your
permission I would like to forward your video clip to The Chap magazine
(thechapmagazine.co.uk) of which I am an avid reader. Check it out. I think
you’ll approve of the idea…
Bernard, that is so typical you. screwdriver and a bloody piece of string.
hope the treks going alright, cheers, Richard
Brilliant video. Great job on the fix. How long was that tunnel? I bet it
was a grand adventure.
Very cool and funny video! Like it! Have also a few video with my Willys
MB!
Oh, having a socket set, wrench, hammer, cold chisel, screwdrivers,
crescents etc… I always carry those. These days I also travel with spare
bolts, nuts, washers and so on. This was actually filmed back in August of
2007. Been a few bridges crossed since then.
Thanks. Good advice about doing what you love without a damn for the crowd.
I’m not known for my sartorial elegance so I happily continue to sport
trousers de Nimes! I just like the humour of the whole Chap thing. It’s a
sunny day here today so I may take the Willys out for a run, although in
the spirit of adventure I really should wait for a day when it’s 10C below!
I doff my hat to you, gentlemen. I have a ’45 MB myself, and friends with
similar vehicles, and would love to try something like that. I need to get
a pipe though – have to clench something whilst driving flat out (45 mph or
less) at 10 below…..
The tunnel takes ages to drive through and is steep as hell. Listen towards
the end of that tunnel – there’s a fair bit of screaming… It was at least
ten degrees below zero, driving at 45kph, no windscreen – and straight
through a cascade of water droplets.