While I understand skepticism, and while cynicism might be warranted in some cases, I find this morning's messages vey disappointing. There is not an ounce of bullshit in either the story told here - or my stated intension when I came to this site. I did not know much about the helmet and it was purely a Google search that led me straight to you - the experts. Your input and advise is invaluable to me - and the future of this object - as the helmet DOES mean something to me. It was a part of my Father and a part of my childhood - and no, there is no one. I collect. Jeep Willys have been my passion since my teens and I am respected within my own circles for my expertise and knowledge regarding them. It is my experience with my Willys forums that led me first to a German helmet forum in order to identify the helmet and understand its value. I do not feel the need to "collect" memories. Those will reside within me whether the helmet sits on a shelf for me to see every day, or if it had been lost - or sold - along the way long ago. Just as I shared my love of the Willy with my Dad, just as I no longer own the vehicles that I worked along side him to restore, those memories and times are not diminished in any way. I will remain true to my own integrity on this one...
Most importantly.... Thank you! I do understand the hesitation expressed here and it is ultimately fine that I was called into question - perhaps even imperative. This group has generously given of their time and knowledge to help me discover the richness of this artifact - and I am grateful... Tim
Post a pic of the Willy's Tim!
Michael
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
absolutely classic. I've always loved old jeeps and Willy's, they can pretty much go anywhere. I had an old v8 Wagoneer way back when, I think it got 2 gpm (i.e. gallons per mile)....My college buddy had a CJ5 with a dropped in Chevy 350 V8. We used to do wheelies down the street!
Michael
Check this out, from our local parade
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Tim,
No problem and while it is hard to fake a Willy's it is not hard to fake a German helmet and those usually come with a "story". Hardened collectors have become accustomed to the art of the story, and I hope I was not being accusatory as that was not the intent (as I said, it was my cynical side talking, he is a callous bastard.)
Thanks for understanding. I really, really hope you keep it. I know memories are ethereal and internal, however sometimes having a physical element to them is very evocative and powerful, and I think you might regret selling it down the road at which point its too late.
Best of luck
Doug
PS I had a 47 Willys once upon a time in a skinner, younger, more hair, day.
Tim
Great helmet. A Heer no question. Lots of good advice and no shortage of passion on this site as you can see!!
Steve
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