The Blue Mule - Page 1

• The Blue Mule, a 1952 Willys M38, was assigned to Camp McCoy, WI.
• The US Army sold the jeep as surplus in the late 1960's.
• In July 1972, I purchased the jeep from Broderick's Truck Yard in Dixon, IL, for $700.
• From July to Oct, the jeep occupied  my parent's two-car garage as I tore it apart and put it back together.  Strange, I had parts left over!
• In Oct, it was finally running, but it was not until Jan 1973 that it was really ready for use.
• From Jan 1973, until Aug 1974, the Blue Mule took me to school and work.
• We had many adventures, including parking on snow banks in the school parking lot.
• After I left for college in Aug 1974, it served to provide transportation for my 3 sisters.

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