After been stored for 15 years, Southern Sunshine will be shining again! A lifetime dream was cut short when Mart Williams, age 26, died of an accidental drowning in Prien Lake on Thursday, June 5, 1986. Mart’s dream was most vividly expressed in “Southern Sunshine”, a four-wheel drive Chevy Monster Truck, which he built, operated and displayed to thousands of truck fans throughout the country. Ironically, on the day of Mart’s death, he received a letter from New York City recognizing “Southern Sunshine” as one of the top ten Monster Trucks in the world. But, the meaning of “Southern Sunshine” is more than just the truck that Mart built. It stands for Mart’s devotion to bringing happiness to others through recreation. Mart constantly reminded us of the need to balance our lives with a proper mix of work and recreation.
An early Willys pickup loaded up and heading back to fill potholes or mix cement!
Now this is what Willys trucks were built for!
Last week we had an article about Willys Jeep 6×6 prototypes. We found a few more photos when searching
Recently, some photos of the 2010 FC Roundup were posted on the FC Connection page. It looks like there was some awesome forward control Jeep trucks and panels at this event!
Last week we posted an article asking where the Spare Time Ford Ranger monster truck went to. We found our answer in this thread on Monster Mayhem. The truck, along with a bunch of other vintage monster trucks are all sitting outside of the Madrid Restaurant in Velle de Quebec. It is sad to see them rusting away…they deserve to be restored and lovingly cared for as they are a piece of history. However, it sounds like the owner has no interest in restoring or selling them.
Bring A Trailer has been featuring some awesome 4×4’s for sale lately, like the 1969 Ford Bronco that we featured yesterday. Today, they brought us this mint 1988 Toyota SR5 Extra Cab pickup with only 8289 original miles! The original owners son is selling it for his father for health reasons. While you may have some sticker shock after hearing the $12,500 asking price, it seems very reasonable when you consider that most 1988 Toyota trucks have a rusted out frame and body or have been modifed and pounded on. This even has the original dash mat! There is more information on the Yotatech site and the owner has a ton more photos here.
A gentleman in a suit driving a Willys Jeep off road? Anyone have anymore information about this photo?
If you have been reading Off Road Action for a while, you know that I love early Ford Broncos. This 1969 Ford Bronco is another one that I would like to add to my collection of must haves. The Bronco is 90% original body work with no rust. The only part that has been repainted is the rear quarter panels because of the rocks that kicked up and killed the paint. The owner has done a lot of work and his attention to detail really shows through. I love the colour matched Line X interior and floor. The Craigs List ad has more information and this Picasaweb gallery has tons of photos
Back in November 2009, we posted an article about this Jeep CJ stepside truck that us a copy of the rare Gaucho truck, which was built by a California Jeep dealer in the 70’s. The owner has decided to sell the project, which is really a shame since he is almost finished! This interesting project is up for sale on Ebay and you can view the buildup on Jeep forum.com
