Silent Hunter's Willys Build

46WILYZ · May 3, 2014

It is the North Fork Stanislaus River where Rattlesnake Creek flows in. It's an area called Pine Needle Flat, near Dorrington, CA

csutton7 · May 3, 2014

thanks…looks like a nice place….

46WILYZ · May 4, 2014

My son and I headed up to slick rock today to do some wheeling. When we got there, the start of the trail had more snow than I thought it would have. I decided that we would come back later. I do not think the snow would have went very far, but being alone and not having a shovel, I did not want to take a chance. So, my son and I headed down to a local car show. Lot of cool old cars and as we where getting to the end, I found a 1945 Willys. The owner spoke broken English, but he was very nice. He told my son to hop in for a picture. He has compressed air and propane connected to the machine gun, and it makes a lot of noise, but here's a couple pics.

46WILYZ · May 10, 2014

So here's how I mounted my seat.

I had to make new mounting brackets, because I used a floor from a pickup bed as the floor for my rear tub. The mount that came with the seat is in the middle.

I also made a metal plate to act as a washer from under the tub.

finished product

I also made a GPS mount for my cage. I am thinking of using the same idea to make some rifle mounts.

Then I used a 1.75" u bolt to mount it.

Mieser · May 10, 2014

I like the little u-bolt mount.....good bit of re-purposing there.

46WILYZ · May 14, 2014

Just found a good deal on a new Dana 44 hd spartan locker, for my front axle. It was $100 shipped, off craigslist. I normally do not buy offline over craigslist, but after speaking to the guy on the phone, I feel OK with it. He said its complete and brand new, he just went with bigger axles instead of installing it.

46WILYZ · May 15, 2014

So my great deal on the spartan locker, will not fit my front end. It is for a 44hd, which, I am told that it can not be made to fit a standard 44. I shall keep searching.

kyrel69 · May 15, 2014

1946CJ2 said:
So my great deal on the spartan locker, will not fit my front end. It is for a 44hd, which, I am told that it can not be made to fit a standard 44. I shall keep searching.

How is it different? I thought all 44 were the same and that a HD44 was just a dana 44 with bigger brakes and 8 lugs

Mieser · May 15, 2014

kyrel69 said:
How is it different? I thought all 44 were the same and that a HD44 was just a dana 44 with bigger brakes and 8 lugs

Nope. There is a different center, think later model grand cherokee.

Differentials: Dana 44HD - Dana 44HD

kyrel69 · May 15, 2014

Mieser said:
Nope. There is a different center, think later model grand cherokee.

Differentials: Dana 44HD - Dana 44HD

oh,, I did not know they were calling the aluminum dana 44 that came in those a HD Learn something new ever day

46WILYZ · May 25, 2014

Had a change in plans today and after I got off work, I was able to head up to slick rock. There where a lot of rigs out and on the trail. My son and I had a great time, and met some new people, one of which was off the pirate board and recognize my rig. I did not really take any photos, but I did take some video from my windshield. I'll post it when I get home.

46WILYZ · May 25, 2014

I forgot to mention that I got my Ham License today, before we headed out. I should have my call sign within a couple weeks. They said it would be KK6??.

Here is a video from my windshield of the staircase on slick rock, and then there's a clip from the top. There was to many rigs moving around, for me to let my boy video from outside the rig.

Slick Rock CA staircase - YouTube

h8sprint · May 25, 2014

That's great. Was the test hard? And did you come up where the yellow toy did?

Sent from AutoGuide.com App

46WILYZ · May 25, 2014

h8sprint said:
That's great. Was the test hard? And did you come up where the yellow toy did?

Sent from AutoGuide.com App

The test was not bad. Out of all they study sites I found, I think this one was the best https://hamstudy.org . It matched the test pretty good.

The yellow toy took a different line in his last 1/4 of the run, the first 3/4 of the run was the same.

46WILYZ · Jun 1, 2014

I mounted the seat belt / ammo can holder tray, and I also weld some chain links to the rear cage bar for the shoulder straps. I still need to make the locking bar that goes across the top of the ammo cans.

I also installed the surplus heater that I bought. I did need to do a little bit of copper pipe work, but it all fit really well. I used 1/2" pipe and 5/8" heater hose. Under the dash it is to tight to have the stub outs that go through the firewall mounted soild. That is why I had to use the short heater hose coupling pieces.

Through the firewall couplers.

Installed and works great. I need to build a splash gaurd incase the hose were to ever break on the inside. I do not want it to be able to burn anyone.

I had to get the heater mounted so I could make sure I had enough room to mount my stereo. I used the JBL PRV175 marine gauge stereo. It appears to be very well built and it's water proof. I am not crazy about the mounting location, but it is the only spot it would fit with the heater and parking brake bracket installed. I figure a round stereo is probably lower on a thieves want list too! It is nice to be able to play some tunes now. The stereo has blue tooth and a usb drive for music.

46WILYZ · Jun 8, 2014

I recieved my ham license# KK6MWD

csutton7 · Jun 9, 2014

congrats---

46WILYZ · Jun 13, 2014

I found an old rusty, but still in good shape trailer for $300. It has some rust that I will cut out and fix, but it is very solid and usable as is. It has 5 on 5.5 lugs too, that match my willys. The guy said he has the original rims and I can pick them up this next week.

Gojeep · Jun 13, 2014

You did well getting a trailer in good condition like that. Only see rusted out ones here.

TimCubed · Jun 13, 2014

The trailer is way cool $300.00 is a great deal I love mine. one suggestion do not go with a pintle hook it sounds like someone is banging on your bumper ALL day long with a hammer, plus they bind on articulation, my 5 ton pintle is bent.:shaking: Instead get an orbital hitch, we have them on our RTF FOTR work trailers. A little pricey but well worth the money. Your gonna be lookin' good on the Dusy in September

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