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MidnightBurn · 08-01-2009, 08:31 PM

"This is the unofficial forum for all things Willys.

Stop in and share photos and info about your Willys projects, rides, and stories from all over the world.

We hope to have our own Willys section here on Pirate one of these days.

APU · 08-01-2009, 09:05 PM

I'm in the process of finishing my 2 1/2 year cj2a build.
I started with a 46 2a, used the stock frame, boxed it in and built new mounts. I threw in a 4.3L tbi stock with home made headers so i could run the exhaust in the frame rails. I built a home made adapter to mate a t18 behind it with a d20. I'm running d44's, the front was redone with chev knuckles milled and drilled, with ford hubs. the c's were ground off and clocked at 10 degrees negative caster. i'm running hydro boost out of a astro van with some sort of master cylinder that i found in pmaddy's build thread. i picked it up. poured over it with a set of calipers then said to hell with it and it bolted right up. i'm running an inline aluminum power steering cooler to try and disperse some of that heat in the little enigine bay. the cage is 1 3/4 dom. i got a soft top for it and i'm waiting for my new ebay window seals to arive and i can finish that off. plus i blew the head gasket in her today so i'm tearing into that in the morning. i'm try'n to take it out on it's first trip on thursday so i'm bust'n ass. all i got is drive way shots. and i think i've rambled on long enough

D Rat · 08-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Sweet Willys there APU.

Im building a chopped and channeled 53 Willys wagon built on a 3/4 ton chevy frame, sitting on D60 front and 14ff in the rear, it has an ls 5.3 on propane backed with a 700r4 and toyota doublers .

APU · 08-01-2009, 09:43 PM

thanks. i caught a few pics of your ride a few months ago and i thought it was a great idea. i love the channeled body. i think it sits great.

dunl · 08-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Hey all, Apu sent me the link for this forum. Excellent idea....the web needs a hardcore Willys forum.

This was affectionately known as "the Smokin' Red Dragon", and now just "the Dragon":

So let's see...

1948 CJ2A body, on a 79 CJ5 frame
Buick V6 3.8, 231 CID (might be getting an engine swap soon)
Dana 30 front, AMC 20 rear both with ARB lockers and disc brakes, 3.54 gears
Yj seats
heater, tilt steering, power steering conversion
Brand new Best top soft top and doors still in box
Warn 8274
34x9.5x15 Narrow SS Super Swampers

I'll post some more pictures when I get a chance.

Edit: pic from the weekend:

MidnightBurn · 08-02-2009, 06:58 AM

Nice looking flatty APU. You too dunl. But then again, I can't recall ever seeing a bad one. They are all totally cool! I have all the body parts collected now to build a flatty buggy this winter or next spring.

Here is a pic of my 62 wagon. Fresh out of a long 10 month surgery. Lots more work to do to complete it, but it is my daily driver now.

Specs:
5.7
4L60E 4 speed automatic
241 w/SYE
HP Dana 60 front with Detroit and 4.56 gears, 35 spline Superior Evolution inner and out front axles with Yukon Super Joints, 35 spline Warn locking hubs, Ballistic Fab high steer arms, 1 1/2" .250 wall tie rod and drag link with rod ends
Currie 9" with Detroit and 4.56 gears, 35 spline axles, Explorer disc brakes
35x12.50x17 Pro Comp Extreme All Terrains
Pro Comp Extreme 8089 Aluminum Wheels
BDS Wrangler front and XJ rear springs
Dual HushPower Flow Master mufflers
Tom Woods driveshafts
Cruise control
Tilt column
Hydroboost 4 wheel disc brakes
Complete AGR Rock Ram steering system
Power leather seats
Delay wipers
Air conditioning
AutoMeter Gauges
Power windows
Sun roof
One piece rear lift gate
Optima battery
Weather stripping, rubber components, and smoked glass replaced throughout
On board air
Ready Welder II
12 volt cooler
8274-50 Warn winch
iPod Stereo
Boss marine speakers
Hella headlights
LED tail lights
Completely rust free body
Vortex liner sprayed underneath and inside

dimmwatt · 08-02-2009, 11:55 AM

Here is my 53 wagon going onto a 05 Rubicon drivetrain

Give us our own forum pirate!

See more using the link in my sig

blue p.o.s. · 08-02-2009, 02:25 PM

here's my daily driver 46 cj2a.

APU · 08-02-2009, 04:22 PM

that is sweet. is it pretty much stock?

blue p.o.s. · 08-02-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APU

that is sweet. is it pretty much stock?

pretty much, 12 volt conversion, new seats, brand new tub, some other stuff to make it much easier for daily driving needs. it drives awesome, other than the 45 mph top end down hte highway

oldtimingman · 08-02-2009, 05:27 PM

So here's my old junk

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350/SM420/D300/4:1/D60 loc-rite/14B-Detroit/52"leafs/H1s/grooved 39.5s

MidnightBurn · 08-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Sweet! I will never grow tired of the timeless classic flat fender - stock or modified. They all look absolutely bitchin'!

What are the specs of your green machine?

dunl · 08-02-2009, 09:48 PM

I always liked a white Willys with black accents....nice classic look.

That last one is sweet too....I'll second the specs.

Mr Extreme Jeep · 08-03-2009, 07:47 AM

Hey Dimmwatt. IS that a TJ front bar on the Willys? How easy did it go on? Looks neat.

dimmwatt · 08-03-2009, 12:05 PM

Yes its a tj rubicon front bar, and frame, and engine, and suspension, axles, transmission... read my build, copy and paste link below in my sig

dimmwatt · 08-03-2009, 12:08 PM

For those that didnt see this before. It seems more appropriate here. I have been collecting these pics for years. Just uploaded them to photobucket.

http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e...cool%20willys/

And here are a bunch of Willys ads.

http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e.../Willys%20ads/

D Rat · 08-03-2009, 01:27 PM

hey dimmwatt try again, those links didn't work for me.

SVARAS · 08-03-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d rat

hey dimmwatt try again, those links didn't work for me.

x2

Johnny Quest · 08-03-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldtimingman

So here's my old junk

Attachment 458107

shes a beauty

specs??

73FJ · 08-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Wooooohoooooo!

, I'm in, I'll put up some pics later of all my junk.

WillyO · 08-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Hey all... just checking in and subscribing to the thread.

73FJ · 08-03-2009, 08:50 PM

Here are my 2 trucks, the blue one is supposed to be a 52, but I'm not sure. The green one I picked up in May, supposed to be a 53, but again not too sure of that. The green one is sitting on a 69 Wagoneer frame with Dana 44's, no drivetrain. If anyone could help me ID the years of these trucks It would be appreciated. The blue one has a ribbed roof if that helps.
EDIT: I guess it's more primer than green, it also has the original oak strips in it.

Willys 4x4 · 08-03-2009, 09:00 PM

would post info of my jeep here but I got a thread for it going already so I will just post my favorite picture of it. I got on this snow mound with no 4x4...mainly because I have no front drive line.

speedo · 08-03-2009, 09:08 PM

I suppose that one day I should bet a Willys of some sort and start a project. My dad worked for Willys Overland till sometime in the '50s when he left for Champion Spark Plug. Not too sure what he did when he worked for WO but I know that he worked in the engineering test lab for Champion.
Maybe this unofficial forum will be the push that I need.

Gus

dimmwatt · 08-03-2009, 10:01 PM

fixedlinks, see post above

73 fj
I can tell you both were 4x4 from the factory and came with a 6cyl. you can tell by the deeper indention in the fire wall. The one without chrome is older. Probably 52-53 depending on the front end. the one with the single chrome/stainless strip is at the very least a 57. another indicator is the black steering wheel and single large round gauge hole. This was used from 57.5 - 64, although the stainless trim and high roof line suggests 58-59 Call Paul at Willys america. He can help identify it for sure

08-01-2009, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
MidnightBurn Back to Basics Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101869 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 550	Unofficial Willys Forum "This is the unofficial forum for all things Willys. Stop in and share photos and info about your Willys projects, rides, and stories from all over the world. We hope to have our own Willys section here on Pirate one of these days. __________________ 62 Willys Wagon / 64 J200 Gladiator Build Thread

08-01-2009, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
D Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77274 Location: Yuma Az. Posts: 260	Sweet Willys there APU. Im building a chopped and channeled 53 Willys wagon built on a 3/4 ton chevy frame, sitting on D60 front and 14ff in the rear, it has an ls 5.3 on propane backed with a 700r4 and toyota doublers . __________________ My build. [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831472[/url] Last edited by D Rat; 06-03-2011 at 04:36 PM.

08-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
dunl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46429 Location: Sylvan Lake, Alberta Posts: 13	Hey all, Apu sent me the link for this forum. Excellent idea....the web needs a hardcore Willys forum. This was affectionately known as "the Smokin' Red Dragon", and now just "the Dragon": So let's see... 1948 CJ2A body, on a 79 CJ5 frame Buick V6 3.8, 231 CID (might be getting an engine swap soon) Dana 30 front, AMC 20 rear both with ARB lockers and disc brakes, 3.54 gears Yj seats heater, tilt steering, power steering conversion Brand new Best top soft top and doors still in box Warn 8274 34x9.5x15 Narrow SS Super Swampers I'll post some more pictures when I get a chance. Edit: pic from the weekend: Last edited by dunl; 08-04-2009 at 09:26 PM.

08-02-2009, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
MidnightBurn Back to Basics Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101869 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 550	Nice looking flatty APU. You too dunl. But then again, I can't recall ever seeing a bad one. They are all totally cool! I have all the body parts collected now to build a flatty buggy this winter or next spring. Here is a pic of my 62 wagon. Fresh out of a long 10 month surgery. Lots more work to do to complete it, but it is my daily driver now. Specs: 5.7 4L60E 4 speed automatic 241 w/SYE HP Dana 60 front with Detroit and 4.56 gears, 35 spline Superior Evolution inner and out front axles with Yukon Super Joints, 35 spline Warn locking hubs, Ballistic Fab high steer arms, 1 1/2" .250 wall tie rod and drag link with rod ends Currie 9" with Detroit and 4.56 gears, 35 spline axles, Explorer disc brakes 35x12.50x17 Pro Comp Extreme All Terrains Pro Comp Extreme 8089 Aluminum Wheels BDS Wrangler front and XJ rear springs Dual HushPower Flow Master mufflers Tom Woods driveshafts Cruise control Tilt column Hydroboost 4 wheel disc brakes Complete AGR Rock Ram steering system Power leather seats Delay wipers Air conditioning AutoMeter Gauges Power windows Sun roof One piece rear lift gate Optima battery Weather stripping, rubber components, and smoked glass replaced throughout On board air Ready Welder II 12 volt cooler 8274-50 Warn winch iPod Stereo Boss marine speakers Hella headlights LED tail lights Completely rust free body Vortex liner sprayed underneath and inside __________________ 62 Willys Wagon / 64 J200 Gladiator Build Thread Last edited by MidnightBurn; 08-02-2009 at 07:08 AM.

08-02-2009, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
dimmwatt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106465 Posts: 80	Here is my 53 wagon going onto a 05 Rubicon drivetrain Give us our own forum pirate! See more using the link in my sig __________________ My 53 willys on an 05 Rubicon build; [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2415963[/url] Last edited by dimmwatt; 08-02-2009 at 12:03 PM.

08-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	I'm in the process of finishing my 2 1/2 year cj2a build. I started with a 46 2a, used the stock frame, boxed it in and built new mounts. I threw in a 4.3L tbi stock with home made headers so i could run the exhaust in the frame rails. I built a home made adapter to mate a t18 behind it with a d20. I'm running d44's, the front was redone with chev knuckles milled and drilled, with ford hubs. the c's were ground off and clocked at 10 degrees negative caster. i'm running hydro boost out of a astro van with some sort of master cylinder that i found in pmaddy's build thread. i picked it up. poured over it with a set of calipers then said to hell with it and it bolted right up. i'm running an inline aluminum power steering cooler to try and disperse some of that heat in the little enigine bay. the cage is 1 3/4 dom. i got a soft top for it and i'm waiting for my new ebay window seals to arive and i can finish that off. plus i blew the head gasket in her today so i'm tearing into that in the morning. i'm try'n to take it out on it's first trip on thursday so i'm bust'n ass. all i got is drive way shots. and i think i've rambled on long enough

08-01-2009, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	thanks. i caught a few pics of your ride a few months ago and i thought it was a great idea. i love the channeled body. i think it sits great.

08-02-2009, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
blue p.o.s. believe nothing i sa Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17121 Location: O fawkin I O Posts: 1,735	here's my daily driver 46 cj2a. __________________ if you can't make it, get red labels.

08-02-2009, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	that is sweet. is it pretty much stock?

08-02-2009, 05:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldtimingman Tinkerer Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75774 Location: In a van down by the Rogue River, OR Posts: 610	So here's my old junk 350/SM420/D300/4:1/D60 loc-rite/14B-Detroit/52"leafs/H1s/grooved 39.5s Last edited by oldtimingman; 08-10-2009 at 04:58 AM.

08-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
MidnightBurn Back to Basics Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101869 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 550	Sweet! I will never grow tired of the timeless classic flat fender - stock or modified. They all look absolutely bitchin'! What are the specs of your green machine? __________________ 62 Willys Wagon / 64 J200 Gladiator Build Thread Last edited by MidnightBurn; 08-02-2009 at 06:10 PM.

08-02-2009, 09:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
dunl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46429 Location: Sylvan Lake, Alberta Posts: 13	I always liked a white Willys with black accents....nice classic look. That last one is sweet too....I'll second the specs.

08-03-2009, 07:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mr Extreme Jeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86935 Posts: 50	Hey Dimmwatt. IS that a TJ front bar on the Willys? How easy did it go on? Looks neat. __________________ My build... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683615&highlight=oz

08-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
dimmwatt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106465 Posts: 80	Yes its a tj rubicon front bar, and frame, and engine, and suspension, axles, transmission... read my build, copy and paste link below in my sig __________________ My 53 willys on an 05 Rubicon build; [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2415963[/url]

08-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
dimmwatt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106465 Posts: 80	For those that didnt see this before. It seems more appropriate here. I have been collecting these pics for years. Just uploaded them to photobucket. http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e...cool%20willys/ And here are a bunch of Willys ads. http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e.../Willys%20ads/ __________________ My 53 willys on an 05 Rubicon build; [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2415963[/url] Last edited by dimmwatt; 08-03-2009 at 10:00 PM.

08-03-2009, 01:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
D Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77274 Location: Yuma Az. Posts: 260	hey dimmwatt try again, those links didn't work for me. __________________ My build. [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831472[/url]

08-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
73FJ Wingin it.... Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19742 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada Posts: 289	Wooooohoooooo! , I'm in, I'll put up some pics later of all my junk. __________________ 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

08-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
WillyO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137996 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 63	Hey all... just checking in and subscribing to the thread. __________________ You can have it any color you like... so long as that color is black. - Henry Ford

08-03-2009, 08:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
73FJ Wingin it.... Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19742 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada Posts: 289	Here are my 2 trucks, the blue one is supposed to be a 52, but I'm not sure. The green one I picked up in May, supposed to be a 53, but again not too sure of that. The green one is sitting on a 69 Wagoneer frame with Dana 44's, no drivetrain. If anyone could help me ID the years of these trucks It would be appreciated. The blue one has a ribbed roof if that helps. EDIT: I guess it's more primer than green, it also has the original oak strips in it. Attached Images __________________ 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 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=817672 Last edited by 73FJ; 08-03-2009 at 08:53 PM.

08-03-2009, 09:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
Willys 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 133124 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 178	would post info of my jeep here but I got a thread for it going already so I will just post my favorite picture of it. I got on this snow mound with no 4x4...mainly because I have no front drive line. Last edited by Willys 4x4; 08-04-2009 at 01:19 PM.

08-03-2009, 09:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
speedo Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23262 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 938	I suppose that one day I should bet a Willys of some sort and start a project. My dad worked for Willys Overland till sometime in the '50s when he left for Champion Spark Plug. Not too sure what he did when he worked for WO but I know that he worked in the engineering test lab for Champion. Maybe this unofficial forum will be the push that I need. Gus __________________ The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. --Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)

08-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
dimmwatt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106465 Posts: 80	fixedlinks, see post above 73 fj I can tell you both were 4x4 from the factory and came with a 6cyl. you can tell by the deeper indention in the fire wall. The one without chrome is older. Probably 52-53 depending on the front end. the one with the single chrome/stainless strip is at the very least a 57. another indicator is the black steering wheel and single large round gauge hole. This was used from 57.5 - 64, although the stainless trim and high roof line suggests 58-59 Call Paul at Willys america. He can help identify it for sure __________________ My 53 willys on an 05 Rubicon build; [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2415963[/url] Last edited by dimmwatt; 08-03-2009 at 10:18 PM.

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