53 willys truck build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 01:38 PM

This is my first build and there seems to alot of willys intrest lately so here it is. I have all of my pics on photobucket under 53willysbuild. This is a work in progress and as we all know the more we look at stuff the more we will probably change!!

Specs to date
Dana 44 front
14 bolt rear
400 chevy
465/205 trans/transfer
home brewed hydraulic clutch
toyota steering box with Sky MFG arms
37" MTRs with H1 wheels and new pressed centers(should be here next week)
and my latest I extended the cab 6", just not enough room to get a decent set of seats in.

85stanky · 10-19-2008, 02:54 PM

you can easily post up pictures on here through your photobucket account

85stanky · 10-19-2008, 03:00 PM

Great start on your build too by the way! I like the toyota steering box, im going to run full hydraulic so i have no box to worry about. Good luck

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 03:46 PM

Not sure how to post pics from photobucket to my thread.

85stanky · 10-19-2008, 05:18 PM

just copy the img code that shows up in your photobucket acct.
double left click and it copies, then paste it here

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 05:33 PM

D Rat · 10-19-2008, 07:38 PM

Great metal work, keep the interior pics coming, about time somebody stretched a cab.

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Well heres the deal...I found this truck in the weeds last fall, I have only seen one or two of these in my area which makes it a unique project to start with. Then throw in my inablity to leave things alone and you get a project that just seems to morph. Here is what I had to start with.

I boxed the frame front to back with 1/8" plate and fixed a few rust spot just behind the cab and some crack up front from a previous hack job.

The frame has been extended 8" to accomadate longer springs and strech the WB to 116"

A shot of the trans/transfercase and my first try at motor mounts.

Second attempt at motor mounts, first ones hit the header on the driver side

Some time in june the floor disappeared all I could save was about 4 inches in the rear of the cab

The start of the firewall and floor

Firewiz · 10-19-2008, 08:19 PM

The finished floor.

and firewall

...untill the cutoff wheel went crazy

Which brings us to this... not sure how much of the suspension will stay as I think the rear will turn to four link in the spring. I have H1 wheel on the way so I will post how they turn out after the recentering is done

D Rat · 10-19-2008, 08:58 PM

I know what you mean about not being able to leave things alone, I drove by my build at the wreaking yard, had to have it.

At least you got doors and the front end with it, what are you going to do for a bed ?

51 Jeep Willys · 10-19-2008, 10:12 PM

damn man that floor turned out nice

Firewiz · 10-20-2008, 05:38 AM

Thanks.

The bed will be 2" square tube frame I will try and make I look some what classic. Then it will get diamond plate for sides and floor.

Firewiz · 10-20-2008, 05:42 AM

Kind of a long drive but there is a 2wd wagon sitting in the salvage yard near me.
They also have a pickup, thats where I got my extra set of doors and the splice for the roof. I was hard but I had to hack the roof off another willys.

Beastus_Maximus · 10-20-2008, 01:37 PM

Sharp looking build, I am subscribed.

richmond1273 · 12-30-2008, 04:27 PM

any updates, i'm looking at a willys truck project and need some inspiration. awesome start to your build!

Firewiz · 12-30-2008, 04:54 PM

I did get my wheels and tires form Todd(406 YJ). It was one heck of a job to get the run flats out but I got them, you can do alot with a recip saw and a pruning blade. Todd cut the centers out for me but I tacked them together and a friend of mine did the welding. A couple cans of spray paint and they are good to go until she goes for final paint. Colder than hell here so it is hard to get anything big done.

85stanky · 12-30-2008, 08:49 PM

its great motivation to have wheels tires on there finally isnt it?

russellmn · 12-31-2008, 12:14 AM

You got a great start there. you on any local boards???

ItsaCJ6 · 12-31-2008, 05:05 AM

Hey the floor looks awesome!

TrueBlueXJ · 12-31-2008, 05:26 AM

I like where this is heading. Great job on the floor replacement; all the metal work looks very clean.

ynotemt · 01-01-2009, 03:20 PM

I'm watching these willys builds, I may be rescuing several here shortly.

73FJ · 02-10-2009, 09:12 PM

Nice metal work, you have some tin knowledge.

dt5150 · 02-11-2009, 06:26 AM

great work on the floor and firewall man. she's coming along nicely.

bigun · 02-11-2009, 07:19 AM

Willys ! Great idea lengthening the cab those things are tiny.

10-19-2008, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	53 willys truck build This is my first build and there seems to alot of willys intrest lately so here it is. I have all of my pics on photobucket under 53willysbuild. This is a work in progress and as we all know the more we look at stuff the more we will probably change!! Specs to date Dana 44 front 14 bolt rear 400 chevy 465/205 trans/transfer home brewed hydraulic clutch toyota steering box with Sky MFG arms 37" MTRs with H1 wheels and new pressed centers(should be here next week) and my latest I extended the cab 6", just not enough room to get a decent set of seats in.

10-19-2008, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
85stanky Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72380 Location: nevada county CA Posts: 264	pix you can easily post up pictures on here through your photobucket account __________________ Building my cherocar, a few hours a year at a time if im lucky!

10-19-2008, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
85stanky Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72380 Location: nevada county CA Posts: 264	. Great start on your build too by the way! I like the toyota steering box, im going to run full hydraulic so i have no box to worry about. Good luck __________________ Building my cherocar, a few hours a year at a time if im lucky!

10-19-2008, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Not sure how to post pics from photobucket to my thread. Last edited by Firewiz; 10-19-2008 at 03:49 PM.

10-19-2008, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
85stanky Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72380 Location: nevada county CA Posts: 264	just copy the img code that shows up in your photobucket acct. double left click and it copies, then paste it here __________________ Building my cherocar, a few hours a year at a time if im lucky!

10-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83

10-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
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10-19-2008, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
D Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77274 Location: Yuma Az. Posts: 260	Great metal work, keep the interior pics coming, about time somebody stretched a cab. __________________ My build. [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831472[/url]

10-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Well heres the deal...I found this truck in the weeds last fall, I have only seen one or two of these in my area which makes it a unique project to start with. Then throw in my inablity to leave things alone and you get a project that just seems to morph. Here is what I had to start with. I boxed the frame front to back with 1/8" plate and fixed a few rust spot just behind the cab and some crack up front from a previous hack job. The frame has been extended 8" to accomadate longer springs and strech the WB to 116" A shot of the trans/transfercase and my first try at motor mounts. Second attempt at motor mounts, first ones hit the header on the driver side Some time in june the floor disappeared all I could save was about 4 inches in the rear of the cab The start of the firewall and floor

10-19-2008, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	The finished floor. and firewall ...untill the cutoff wheel went crazy Which brings us to this... not sure how much of the suspension will stay as I think the rear will turn to four link in the spring. I have H1 wheel on the way so I will post how they turn out after the recentering is done

10-19-2008, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
D Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77274 Location: Yuma Az. Posts: 260	I know what you mean about not being able to leave things alone, I drove by my build at the wreaking yard, had to have it. At least you got doors and the front end with it, what are you going to do for a bed ? __________________ My build. [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831472[/url]

10-19-2008, 10:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
51 Jeep Willys Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29208 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 963	damn man that floor turned out nice __________________ F-Toy 111, 60/14, 4 linked rear, H2s, 39" reds

10-20-2008, 05:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Thanks. The bed will be 2" square tube frame I will try and make I look some what classic. Then it will get diamond plate for sides and floor.

10-20-2008, 05:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Kind of a long drive but there is a 2wd wagon sitting in the salvage yard near me. They also have a pickup, thats where I got my extra set of doors and the splice for the roof. I was hard but I had to hack the roof off another willys.

10-20-2008, 01:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beastus_Maximus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111240 Posts: 167	Sharp looking build, I am subscribed.

12-31-2008, 05:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
ItsaCJ6 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6340 Location: Telluride CO, within site of of Black Bear Pass Posts: 3,929 Blog Entries: 10	Hey the floor looks awesome! __________________ Marc In what appears to have been an understatement, the plant operator described the situation at the Number 4 reactor as "not so good." Super conversion calculator website Love and kisses, Zaphod..

12-30-2008, 04:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
richmond1273 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93267 Location: indiana Posts: 18	any updates, i'm looking at a willys truck project and need some inspiration. awesome start to your build!

12-30-2008, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	I did get my wheels and tires form Todd(406 YJ). It was one heck of a job to get the run flats out but I got them, you can do alot with a recip saw and a pruning blade. Todd cut the centers out for me but I tacked them together and a friend of mine did the welding. A couple cans of spray paint and they are good to go until she goes for final paint. Colder than hell here so it is hard to get anything big done.

12-30-2008, 08:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
85stanky Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72380 Location: nevada county CA Posts: 264	its great motivation to have wheels tires on there finally isnt it? __________________ Building my cherocar, a few hours a year at a time if im lucky!

12-31-2008, 05:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
TrueBlueXJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124692 Location: Bruceton Mills, WV Posts: 20	I like where this is heading. Great job on the floor replacement; all the metal work looks very clean. __________________ "Like gettin' hit with a bukkake of stupid."

01-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
ynotemt Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19862 Location: Florida Posts: 125	I'm watching these willys builds, I may be rescuing several here shortly. __________________ 97 TJ 2.5l

02-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
73FJ Wingin it.... Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19742 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada Posts: 288	Nice metal work, you have some tin knowledge. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya............ahhhh the HELL I ain't. John Wayne. Mclintock. Pirate, please make a Willys section....... c'mon I said please. YAY! Willys wagon build thread /forum/jeep-willys/817672-59-willys-circle-wagons.html

02-11-2009, 06:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
dt5150 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95938 Posts: 243	great work on the floor and firewall man. she's coming along nicely.

02-11-2009, 07:19 AM	#25 (permalink)
bigun Rock God Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29037 Location: Mountainair NM Posts: 1,734	Willys ! Great idea lengthening the cab those things are tiny. __________________ “I will not be wronged, I will not be insulted and I will not be laid a hand on. John Wayne “The Shootist.”

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