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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 18:47:31 GMT -5
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -5
 For Sir Binthere .... My Canadian Friend! Cool Eh? |
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 19:34:44 GMT -5
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 19:36:38 GMT -5
Seems The Captain Has Spoken! And Printed! I am in for 4 !!! Send me the bill. I will gladly pay it !!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 19:56:22 GMT -5
That there's a good'un!!!!! I just about choked!!
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Post by zooke581 on Sept 12, 2014 20:07:00 GMT -5
Found this. Interesting. To sooth the angry masses... More than 90 years after John North Willys came to Toledo, there is confusion about how to pronounce his name. “I talked to many people, now deceased, including his private secretary, and all said emphatically that he pronounced it `Willis,' said Ron Szymanski, local Jeep historian. “I can attest to the fact that Willys' relatives all say `Willis.'” However, Mr. Szymanski acknowledged that many Jeep workers pronounce the name “Willies.” The Internet has numerous references to both pronunciations, and even a web site devoted to the controversy. Adding to the confusion is that millions of GIs saw World War II Jeeps stamped WILLYS, and they came home with their own opinions as to the pronunciation. In 1952, as Willys-Overland Motors was preparing for the 50th anniversary of the first Overland cars, The Blade declared: “It's `Willis.'” A number of reporters and editors at the time had known Mr. Willys personally. The current owner of the famed Willys automotive nameplate, DaimlerChrysler, is no help - even though the automaker may put the Willys name on some future versions of the Jeep. “When we came out with the Willys [concept vehicle], we pronounced it `Willis,' like Bruce,” said Sjoerd Dijkstra, a Chrysler spokesman. “We got a lot of flak, so we changed it to [sound like] `Willies,' even though John North Willys probably did pronounce it `Willis.' We use `Willies' now, the common way, so we don't have to explain how [the auto pioneer] pronounced it.” John Conde, an auto historian in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (and former Jeep public relation executive), said Mr. Willys “was probably the type who would say, `I don't care how you pronounce it as long as you buy my cars.'” Read more at www.toledoblade.com/local/2002/02/03/J-N-Willys-pronounced-his-name-Willis-local-Jeep-historian-says.html#JqcLs6AdesuuG39B.99 |
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 20:13:48 GMT -5
Amen !!! Brother Eric !!! Amen!
That is a Fantastic Post!
And Sir Binwrong, and it's ok! And the General are going to be pissed !!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 20:15:26 GMT -5
NOOOO!!! If this gets settled, what the hell am I going to do for entertainment??
I'll be forced to watch Dancing with the Stars or worse!!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 20:21:14 GMT -5
Not settled in any way until all agree !!
Say it. ..... Will-is!
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 20:22:57 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 20:33:17 GMT -5
NOOOO!!! If this gets settled, what the hell am I going to do for entertainment?? There is a guy with spirit! Lee  |
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 20:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 21:19:53 GMT -5
RONG My speech will never be broken!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 21:33:36 GMT -5
RONG My speech will never be broken!!!! Come on Binthere, a few Canadian Club/7's and you will say WiLL-IS with the rest of us   Lee |
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Post by Haines Garage on Sept 12, 2014 21:36:50 GMT -5
It is global now! It is not even a debate!
You must say it correct .... Will- is !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 21:59:23 GMT -5
  Sir Binrong, it seems your white rain found its way to Wyoming. Thursday was interesting. Road into the rig and the rig( never made it all the way) coulda used a Willys. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 22:04:47 GMT -5
  Sir Binrong, it seems your white rain found its way to Wyoming. Thursday was interesting. The road to the rig and the rig. Shoulda had a Willys |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 4:58:44 GMT -5
Please-please keep that white crap there, we have only had less than 4 months without it here, currently 36 degrees here on the Finsta parkway. Lee  And by the way, "WILL-IS" |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 6:26:52 GMT -5
8-)I thought Nanook of the north was gonna keep the crap in Cananda but no he had to share! So blame Chuck if it happens to you
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 8:06:52 GMT -5
It spilled over into the Black Hills, but it's almost gone again since we live in the Banana Belt. I'm glad there still are people with sense that can pronounce Willys correctly. We shall prevail! Otherwise, no more funny crap from Haines to laugh about over coffee in the morning. This week is preparation for the Big One. Colorado. Oil
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 8:16:46 GMT -5
This week is preparation for the Big One. Colorado. Oil X2  Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 9:12:27 GMT -5
Rub it in had my coffee on the way to the rig some people work ya know! The Big Horns sure are white this morning. Hope you guys going to CO. have some nice weather? The more I think about it I'm thinking a fat fender TJ might show up at FCT. I could even stencil WILLIS on the tailgate .
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 11:06:54 GMT -5
Desperate wants require desperate methods! Glad someone is paying our taxes for us. Work hard, pay up! LOL, Obama needs your support. Oil
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 11:41:51 GMT -5
Rub it in had my coffee on the way to the rig some people work ya know! The Big Horns sure are white this morning. Hope you guys going to CO. have some nice weather? The more I think about it I'm thinking a fat fender TJ might show up at FCT. I could even stencil WILLIS on the tailgate . I have WiLL-IS stickers, got you covered Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2014 13:03:36 GMT -5
Stickers are not permanent or part of the jeep structure. Therefore it's not official. It's just a cover up for the real stamped Willys. Oil
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