Cleaned up Rad Willy - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:33 PM

After 3 years of hard wheeling, I decided it was time to replace worn parts and clean up Rad Willy. Here are some pics of the Revival. We only had 2 weeks to tear it down and put it back together for Big Bear Forrest Fest.

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:35 PM

more pics

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:38 PM

more pix

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:40 PM

pics

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:53 PM

After 2 weeks of hard labor, it was time to go play at Big Bear Forrest Fest with the boys from Poison Spyder, SPod, Rebel, Currie, 4west, members from JKO and Krawlzone.Tv it was a great weekend and the Willy's ran flawless. here are some more pics

john john · 06-21-2011, 08:55 PM

"JK" from Crawler Dolls Clothing pilotting The Willy's for the Weekend

larryboy · 06-21-2011, 10:56 PM

The Willys looks awesome!!!

Do you have an original build thread somewhere?

john john · 06-22-2011, 03:16 AM

No I dont , sorry larryboy, this wagon was built 12 years ago, in the same state you see,it now,, way before PBB!!

euroford · 06-22-2011, 06:21 AM

lookin good!

77blazerdriver · 06-22-2011, 10:36 AM

Where did you find the carpet kit. That looks great.

I got the Willys · 06-22-2011, 02:08 PM

Appears to get the job done,nice work

john john · 06-22-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77blazerdriver

Where did you find the carpet kit. That looks great.

I had the carpet done at a local uphostery shop , they specialize in vintage cars n hot rods, they have been in business for over 40 years,, its called Garzas in La Puente Ca. , its not a kit , but there dam good, drop off in morning an pickup in the evening. Only 230.00 installed,,,,

SpineTx · 06-28-2011, 04:07 PM

Nice wagon! Do you have any pics of the steering column?

john john · 07-28-2011, 08:12 AM

Well its been 5 weeks since Big Bear forest fest, an RadWilly ran great, I was invited by my good friend Larry Mcrae of poison Spyder Customs, to run John Bull along with other great friends, so if you all wanna see a few action clips video of my Willys go to Krawlzonetv.com an see the episode of BigBear forest fest, thanks an if you see it lemme know whatcha think ,,, thnxs Jon jon

john john · 07-28-2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpineTx

Nice wagon! Do you have any pics of the steering column?

Its a stock wagon steering colum!!

willysallday · 10-04-2012, 07:26 PM

Nice rig!! Haha just outta curiosity.. about how much have you put into this here fine rig? and did you buy the wagon used? thanks

DiabloDan · 10-05-2012, 08:46 PM

She sure looks extremely close to how im building my 53..Look's awsome man. Hopefully I can get my build done withing a year and maybe meet up for a trail run sometime.

06-21-2011, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	Cleaned up Rad Willy After 3 years of hard wheeling, I decided it was time to replace worn parts and clean up Rad Willy. Here are some pics of the Revival. We only had 2 weeks to tear it down and put it back together for Big Bear Forrest Fest. Attached Images

06-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	more pics Attached Images

06-21-2011, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	more pix Attached Images

06-21-2011, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	pics Attached Images

06-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	After 2 weeks of hard labor, it was time to go play at Big Bear Forrest Fest with the boys from Poison Spyder, SPod, Rebel, Currie, 4west, members from JKO and Krawlzone.Tv it was a great weekend and the Willy's ran flawless. here are some more pics Attached Images

06-21-2011, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	"JK" from Crawler Dolls Clothing pilotting The Willy's for the Weekend Attached Images

06-21-2011, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
larryboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9222 Location: uber alles,ca Posts: 2,886	The Willys looks awesome!!! Do you have an original build thread somewhere?

06-22-2011, 03:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	No I dont , sorry larryboy, this wagon was built 12 years ago, in the same state you see,it now,, way before PBB!!

06-22-2011, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
euroford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 171057 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 565	lookin good! __________________ 1950 CJ3A Wilma FJ60 axle build in progress 1999 Ford F350 PSD Betty tow pig/adventurmobile

06-22-2011, 10:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
77blazerdriver Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70861 Location: Citrus Heights, Ca Posts: 418	Where did you find the carpet kit. That looks great. __________________ KJ6UCC KEEP PUBLIC LANDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1952 Willys Wagon, 350-350-203 60 and a 14 on coilovers.

06-22-2011, 02:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
I got the Willys Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 188016 Location: To be announced Posts: 85	Appears to get the job done,nice work

06-28-2011, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
SpineTx Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1499 Location: Yuba City, CA 95993, USA Posts: 2,563	Nice wagon! Do you have any pics of the steering column? __________________ Pain is your Mind Failing you; Body Damage is your driving ability failing you

07-28-2011, 08:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
john john Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159815 Posts: 45	Well its been 5 weeks since Big Bear forest fest, an RadWilly ran great, I was invited by my good friend Larry Mcrae of poison Spyder Customs, to run John Bull along with other great friends, so if you all wanna see a few action clips video of my Willys go to Krawlzonetv.com an see the episode of BigBear forest fest, thanks an if you see it lemme know whatcha think ,,, thnxs Jon jon

10-04-2012, 07:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
willysallday Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Member # 229627 Posts: 1	Nice rig!! Haha just outta curiosity.. about how much have you put into this here fine rig? and did you buy the wagon used? thanks

10-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
DiabloDan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Member # 229633 Posts: 3	She sure looks extremely close to how im building my 53..Look's awsome man. Hopefully I can get my build done withing a year and maybe meet up for a trail run sometime.

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