Saturday, July 2, 2016

Great Willys Picnic and Quadratec Meet and Greet with Off Road Consulting Sunday June 12th 2016


                       Off Road Consulting with Quadratec Meet and Greet at the
                                          17th Annual Great Willys Picnic

In a JK world, there is something nostalgic about experiencing Jeep before all the lift kits and various stylish upgrades. 


The simplicity of the CJ-2A, M38, FC, 3B is what the laid the groundwork and building blocks for jeeps that paved the way for the TJ, YJ, XJ and so on.

On Sunday June 12th in a quaint town called Kempton, PA pre 1970's jeeps are brought together for the Annual Great Willys Picnic. Quadratec along with Off Road Consulting teamed up and attended the 17th Annual Great Willys Picnic as a Quadratec Meet and Greet.

Nestled in the scenic village of Kempton, the picnic takes place on the grounds of the Wanamaker , Kempton & Southern Railroad.


Now these Willys may not have the newest LED lights or an angry grill, but each one has a unique look and story to go with it. Does your Jeep have a story?These vintage vehicles have a personality and just like an old farmer, you can read the history in the wrinkles and scars.

A few of the willys at the show weren't just there to show off their looks, they were put to work!
JB Stoltzfus and his CJ2A were busy churning delicious , PTO driven ice cream and root beer floats! With the temps warming to near 90 degrees, the ice cream was a very welcome treat!


Lime Street Carriage Works and Henry Welch represented the pre 1970s jeeps well with four willys on display. However, not before driving them all the way from Lancaster County! The convoy included two CJ-2As, CJ5 and a Willys Pick up.


East Coast Willys Association from Maine drove down to the picnic to promote this organization and their goal to preserve and promote the pre-1970 Jeep.

75 various willys jeeps gathered together for this year's Great Willys Picnic. From barn finds to family members that have been passed down generations, the history and stories that surround these jeeps bring families and friends together to keep the Willys tradition alive.


Thank you to everyone who attended the Quadratec Meet and Greet at the Great Willys Picnic and to the folks who make this event happen year after year!


For Quadratec's next meet and greet please check out their facebook page!

For information about Off Road Consulting and dates of upcoming off road driving training classes and guided rides please visit www.offroad-consulting.com or Facebook and Instagram

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