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early 46 · 10-22-2011, 09:13 PM

I am slowly working on a 43 willys mb, Here is the frame a 50's cj3b frame, fully boxed and already had a steering box update done

I quickly found out that the motor mounts on the frame already would not work with my 91 4.3

Here are some start mock ups for the front axle, its a 80 cj5 narrow track, the springs and shackles changed later on in the build.

Here is the rear axle in place it is a 72 through 75 centered dana 44. Tires are 32x11.5-15

early 46 · 10-22-2011, 09:14 PM

I redid the motor mounts and made a trans crosmember. I am going for a really flat belly.

I found out really quick that the tunnel was having fit problems with the big trans and the floor was crap so some checker plate and cut off wheel fixed that. I am going with new floor supports that are thicker for a kind of body lift.

Due to frame horn problems and the body lift I cut the rear frame off and made new with rectangular tube. The gas tank is for a cj5

Rear crossmember/bumper

With the new 2.5 yj springs we had a roller

early 46 · 10-22-2011, 09:15 PM

Changed to lift shackles and made new shackle mounts

Threw in the cage that came with the frame and mock up for the seats

Some where in there finished grill and fixed up fenders

Then i loaded it on a trailer and took it to a willys show. And that brings us up to date.

MrWillys · 10-23-2011, 04:30 AM

This is a great flatty build. Looks stock, but is benefitted from newer technology. Are you done, is the injection hooked up, and what is planned for the future?

early 46 · 10-23-2011, 06:25 AM

I have all of the details to do yet like, wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, etc When I get it done I am going to wheel it and take it to classic car shows. And I am really looking forward to putting it in the veterians day parade.

wilez5150 · 10-23-2011, 11:16 AM

no matter how its done i love to see a flattie brought back to life. i love to drive my flatties, to the store, a hammer trail or neck deep in a overhaul.. its all good

10-22-2011, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
early 46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150843 Location: Ashtabula, OH Posts: 30	43 willys mb build I am slowly working on a 43 willys mb, Here is the frame a 50's cj3b frame, fully boxed and already had a steering box update done I quickly found out that the motor mounts on the frame already would not work with my 91 4.3 Here are some start mock ups for the front axle, its a 80 cj5 narrow track, the springs and shackles changed later on in the build. Here is the rear axle in place it is a 72 through 75 centered dana 44. Tires are 32x11.5-15

10-23-2011, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
MrWillys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9991 Location: Cold Springs, NV Posts: 2,348	This is a great flatty build. Looks stock, but is benefitted from newer technology. Are you done, is the injection hooked up, and what is planned for the future? __________________ [url]www.scotthansen.net[/url]

10-23-2011, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
wilez5150 Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 86194 Location: apple valley ca, 35 miles from hammer town Posts: 579	no matter how its done i love to see a flattie brought back to life. i love to drive my flatties, to the store, a hammer trail or neck deep in a overhaul.. its all good __________________ USN 2x Viet Nam Vet. member Victor Valley 4 Wheelers hammer road crew 42willys 109" rock dog with some stuff 51 willys 106" with some fast stuff retired wheeler

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10-22-2011, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
early 46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150843 Location: Ashtabula, OH Posts: 30	I redid the motor mounts and made a trans crosmember. I am going for a really flat belly. I found out really quick that the tunnel was having fit problems with the big trans and the floor was crap so some checker plate and cut off wheel fixed that. I am going with new floor supports that are thicker for a kind of body lift. Due to frame horn problems and the body lift I cut the rear frame off and made new with rectangular tube. The gas tank is for a cj5 Rear crossmember/bumper With the new 2.5 yj springs we had a roller

10-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
early 46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150843 Location: Ashtabula, OH Posts: 30	Changed to lift shackles and made new shackle mounts Threw in the cage that came with the frame and mock up for the seats Some where in there finished grill and fixed up fenders Then i loaded it on a trailer and took it to a willys show. And that brings us up to date.

10-23-2011, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
early 46 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150843 Location: Ashtabula, OH Posts: 30	I have all of the details to do yet like, wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, etc When I get it done I am going to wheel it and take it to classic car shows. And I am really looking forward to putting it in the veterians day parade.