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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 17:25:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 18:28:14 GMT -5
WILLIS !! IN CASE YOUR OLD EYES DIDNT SEE THE TIMES BEFORE JOHN !! 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 18:40:10 GMT -5
Hey John,
We should challenge these guys to a spelling contest.
First word is WILLYS
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 18:54:29 GMT -5
Hey John, We should challenge these guys to a spelling contest. First word is WILLYS LOL,  , Jpet, Ms. Hasselquist gave up on my spelling in 4th grade , not sure if hillbilly went to school  . Lee  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 19:20:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 19:30:25 GMT -5
That is an interesting read...filled with nothing but heresay! Here's a question: if this company had been around for 45 years or so by the time WWII came around, wouldn't those GIs have already known how to pronounce it? It wouldn't have been like that was the first time they saw it stamped on a car, right? I had read something the other night that said they were the #2 automaker in the country (behind Ford!!) during the early part of the 20th century.
And Lee, as for finding us a "live one", I'm on it!
Hey...what nationality is Willys? Find that out and then just ask someone from that country to pronounce it.
At times like this, I sure am glad to be the owner of a Ford jeep.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 19:34:56 GMT -5
That is an interesting read...filled with nothing but heresay! Here's a question: if this company had been around for 45 years or so by the time WWII came around, wouldn't those GIs have already known how to pronounce it? It wouldn't have been like that was the first time they saw it stamped on a car, right? I had read something the other night that said they were the #2 automaker in the country (behind Ford!!) during the early part of the 20th century. And Lee, as for finding us a "live one", I'm on it! Hey...what nationality is Willys? Find that out and then just ask someone from that country to pronounce it. At times like this, I sure am glad to be the owner of a Ford jeep. Ford Jeep???!!!! Don'tcha mean a GPWILLIS???!!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 19:49:10 GMT -5
Well this paragraph is not here say: “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.” ...... which means that the current owners of the name right acknowledge that they now pronounce it "Willies" Willys is an English name. They came to America in 1740 .... Could it be that the Willys family is pronouncing it wrong? ..... What if they changed there name when they came on the boat to escape the Kings persecution. ...... think about it  |
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 21, 2014 20:44:03 GMT -5
Wow!
Another insightful post!
Impressive,most impressive !
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I will change you as well JPet!
You are already swaying to what you know to be true !!
Come with me, and we shall rule the Flat Fender World!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 20:53:12 GMT -5
..... these are not the droids you're looking for ...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:03:27 GMT -5
And Lee, as for finding us a "live one", I'm on it! At times like this, I sure am glad to be the owner of a Ford jeep. Ok Tallboots55, the "I'm on it" concerns me, as you will brainwash the poor soul just to prove your point!  For Once we agree on the GPW Jpet, thanks for the link Lee  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:08:48 GMT -5
I'm still laughing about the Hillbillis not going to school at all. He probably didn't have time because he was hawking a deal for marbles, steelies or something like that as a youth. He has a nose for finding Willies stuff like no other. Now with his new shop and business, I'm waiting for the story about how this guy came into my shop with a old wooden crate marked GPW from WW2 and wants to sell it for 500 bucks. I love to talk with you guys and the more the merrier. My youth has me ingrained to say Willies. It just doesn't sound right to me to say Willis. Even if John North Willys said that is how he pronounced it. I've tried to draw out the wrath of Haines and he is holding back, not banning me, and I'm his Knighted brother anyway, so he knows I'm not the enemy. Man did he kill me with "The Fonz". I'm laughing right now. Keep it coming! Signed General Oil Leaker |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:19:19 GMT -5
HHHHHHHHHhhhhmmmmmmm, My my, is Sir Leaker cracking! . Wait till Colorado , no Will-IS Supersonic to Non Will-IS speakers  ......................Just kidding  . Lee By the way CFCT is two months out |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:24:35 GMT -5
Well, I've got you on that threat! I still have a sealed pack, only one, of The amazing Supersonic. I held it back in reserve. You may now refer to me like my avitar------------------as: THE BOY GENERAL!!!!!!!!!!! How do you like me now?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:35:19 GMT -5
For Once we agree on the GPW Well that's another discussion all together. I'm also a big fan of GPWs but I stick with Willys since I like to be able to go off-road |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 21:39:41 GMT -5
For Once we agree on the GPW Well that's another discussion all together. I'm also a big fan of GPWs but I stick with Willys since I like to be able to go off-road LOL, you should have told the PO of my GPW they are not for off road , stress cracks everywhere  . Lee |
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 21, 2014 21:55:58 GMT -5
If you go back and read this whole thread, it belongs in the Willis Jeep archives !
Simply Fantastic !!!
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 21, 2014 21:57:57 GMT -5
Hey John, We should challenge these guys to a spelling contest. First word is WILLYS Errrr mm w I l l l y s pronounced will-is!!! Now I Get an A!!!!!!! How's that ?! |
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 21, 2014 22:09:46 GMT -5
..... these are not the droids you're looking for ... Oh.....but they are ! Gooooooooooood! I can feel your anger! Someone told you wrong .....it it properly pronounced ....Will-Is!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 5:53:41 GMT -5
Hey Scott,
I'm working on a poem and I was hoping you could help me out:
There once was a man from Chile,
Who drove down the road in his .......... < insert Willeze or Willis
As he started to pass,
he ran out of gas and said
"Man I sure do feel silly"
If I were going to turn to the dark side of the force, I'd use it in my jeep build. It's quicker and easier lol!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 6:59:15 GMT -5
I still think Scott needs to fix the hood, windshield, and tailgate on his 2A to read in steel letters Willis. Not the correct Willys. I would then gladly call his jeep a Willis. Quite simple solution to his problem. What say you Sir Chief cook and bottle washer? Lee, you can build it for him!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 7:07:54 GMT -5
I still think Scott needs to fix the hood, windshield, and tailgate on his 2A to read in steel letters Willis. Not the correct Willys. I would then gladly call his jeep a Willis. Quite simple solution to his problem. What say you Sir Chief cook and bottle washer? Lee, you can build it for him! Roger that! Time to put your money where your mouth is! I could probably make that stamp die. What say u Scott? If need be, use the dark side of the force!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 7:19:00 GMT -5
I realize the written English language can be pretty F'ed up, but seriously, stretching a "ys" to sound like "iss" is just plain absurd. Yeah, I also second HG to re stamp the name on his jeep.
Between the poem and Diff'rent Strokes, I think a slammed shut case has been made. But, in case there is any remaining doubt, I tried to imitate jpet with a poem as well. It featured a dame named Phyllis who was very promiscuous with the lads. Eventually she got an STD called syphilis. However, I really couldn't get the poem to come together. What would a Willis" have to do with any of this? A few Willys makes a heck of a lot more sense.
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 22, 2014 14:28:22 GMT -5
Yes!!!! Send The Stamps!!
Do you know what mayhem I can cause with a tool like that?!!!!!
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Post by Haines Garage on Jul 22, 2014 14:34:26 GMT -5
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. So Tallboots55 your assignment is researching the great Will-IS genealogy and find us a live one 
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