My Willys 3A and 3B Community
3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: PaulS on April 29, 2013, 06:42:21 PM
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Over the next few months, I'll be buying a whole lot of stuff... The question is where. I will assume there isn't a local Willys dealer in Edmonton, so online buying will be happening.
What websites are recommended, both for big ticket items (like the tub kit) and for assorted parts? They need to be willing/able to ship to Canada. For big ticket items, if there's a non-web-based supplier that is highly recommended, I would deal with them, too.
If there's a storefront dealer in Western Canada (AB BC SK) or the US NW (WA, ID, MT, OR), I might be willing to drive over with my trailer, if they had just about everything I might need in stock...
Thanks,
-Paul
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I REALLY like Walcks 4WD. A small family run business with fast friendly service. Lots of parts are made in the USA and they will stand by you if the part fails due to a flaw.
http://walcks4wd.com/
Then I use Beachwood canvas for my canvas needs, like seat covers and tailgate chain covers.
https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/index.cfm
Kaiser Willys has a better website. I usually use their site to find the part I need and look it over in the pictures then find it at Walcks.
http://www.kaiserwillys.com/
And I got my top from New Life. Really like them too. A small outfit. There is a 2 year waiting list though I hear.
Tail gate decal.
http://www.pixeldecals.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=37
http://www.newlifecanvas.com/
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Just a few...I've used KW and Walcks quite a bit....
http://www.kaiserwillys.com/
http://walcks4wd.com/
Also a bunch of links....: http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/PartsLinks.html
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I made this a sticky. It is a good reference for other new comers.
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Body parts here.
http://www.classicent.com/jeep.php
Interesting things here
http://www.debellajeepparts.com/oddlot.htm
Mostly military stuff but I found the clips that hold the brake lines to the axle here:
https://www.mullinsjeepparts.com
More here:
http://www.willysjeepparts.com/index.htm
Found a heat riser kit here, and a crank pulley nut with a hand crank pin:
https://www.armyjeepparts.net/default.aspx
But most of my stuff comes from Walcks...
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Isn't Willys Acres in Canada? I don't have the time to find the link, as far as I know he is still a tub dealer for MD Juan .
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http://www.willysacres.com/
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I've bought a few things from Morris 4X4 Center http://www.jeep4x4center.com/willys/menu.htm I've found them to have good pricing and customer service.
But of course, can't go wrong with Walck's.
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Other body panel sources:
http://www.c2cfabrication.com
http://www.rustrepair.com/panels/jeep-body-panels.htm
http://www.greenespanelworks.com (Steve is working on getting his father's business running smoothly again
Don't forget the Jeepster Man - his daughter is keeping the business going
http://www.thejeepsterman.com
And most of the used parts guys are very helpful as well, but beware a couple of them are NOT so nice.
Harry Sheets Midwest Willys in Indiana
http://midwestwillys.com
He's a great guy. I've done business with him.
And then there's Herm
http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com
He's THE guy for overdrives as well as lots of other stuff
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Anything with Omix-Ada I try to avoid now. I learned some the hard way and learned not to be in too much of a hurry. You might find a parts Jeep could be a big help. There are many places to look and some are way better than others. :o :-/
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When shipping to Canada cost will be a factor. Try to buy multiple items at one time from one dealer to combine shipping.
If buying a big ticket item you may want to check out uship.com to see if any trucks are heading your way.
If you buy a part on ebay or Craigslist from the USA make sure the seller dosen't quote a value higher then you paid when they ship it... You'll be pay taxes/customs on that amount. >:(
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I will update the Parts section of the website with all those link here.
Good job guy's
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Hi there,
i thought this is the right thread to ask my question (although it is a bit old): I am in the process of rebuilding my CJ3A. As i am living in Germany, buying stuff in the States and shipping it over can be expensive due to shipping costs and customs. I have been looking for a supplier of parts in Europe, but couldn't find a real good one. So, is here anyone from Europe who knows a good shop/store?
Thanks,
Klaus
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There are a couple on Ebay..
One in the Netherlands, and another in Turkey....I do not know if that helps..
http://www.ebay.com/sch/bv.trading/m.html?item=131653952893&hash=item1ea72fe57d%3Ag%3AxnwAAOSwsB9WDRa0&vxp=mtr&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
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Here is a link to the seller in Turkey
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VACUUM-FUEL-PUMP-REPAIR-KIT-FOR-JEEP-WILLYS-/110931740959?ssPageName=ADME:X:EAC:US:3160
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Re: seller in Turkey- I purchased a NOS ring and pinion and it was a good transaction. Part was true Willy's NOS and even with the high price to ship to the US it was cheaper than Omix stuff. Arrived fairly fast for overseas shipping.
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Does anybody have a good source for the TC boot? I seem to go through one every year - they just disintegrate. The Omix ones are thin and poor, but my last one was thicker and it has also gone south after one year.
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Hi Tom,
I have had the same luck with the TC boots. The one I got from Walck's didn't make it through the second driving season without falling apart. I keep my OD Willys indoors. Can't imagine how quick it would fall apart if I left it outdoors. I replaced it with one made out of canvas.
I bought a rubber one for Rachel's 3A. It hasn't seen much use yet, but it is supposedly "Made in the USA". Same guy that offers the Steering wheels...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Willys-MB-GPW-CJ2A-M38-M38A1-CJ3A-standard-transfer-case-shifter-boot-/270839877841?hash=item3f0f5090d1:g:MRwAAOSwtGlZIaWB&vxp=mtr
It 'feels' like a higher quality than my first purchase, but only time will tell.
Tim
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You can still get NOS M-38 boots made in the 60s. I've had good luck with them.
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I think this same guy has the 60s vintage NOS version. I guess I just get a little nervous about old rubber items.
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Tim, do you remember where your canvas boot came from? I've used the thicker rubber and the thinner rubber boots and they both fall apart. I'm thinking rubber just isn't the right material.
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Tim, do you remember where your canvas boot came from?� �I've used the thicker rubber and the thinner rubber boots and they both fall apart.� I'm thinking rubber just isn't the right material.�
Do you remember 'Haines Garage'? Screen name for Scott Schiller. He made me the canvas boots using a pattern that is available on one of the sites. I like it. You see many of the vendors offering the leather version using the same pattern. I've considered making a set at some point, but my sewing skills need improvement. :-[
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Hi Tom,
My friend Keith in Belle just bought some very heavy od canvas and is in negotiations for a heavy duty walking foot sewing machine. If all works out he will be making transmisssion and t/c boots this fall/winter. If you know where to get a pattern let me know and maybe we can have some by the next Black Hills run
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Sign me up, Rick!� Honestly, I think a guy may fare better designing from the ground up.� I've even found if the rubber ones aren't installed exactly right, they will bind and pop you out of (low) range.� Needs to be a bit more loose material around the levers area so they don't bind.� I hope he can find some black canvas too!� Thanks!
BTW, I found the step like you have. Kind of pricey, but I appreciate the tip.
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Hi Tom,
My friend Keith in Belle just bought some very heavy od canvas and is in negotiations for a heavy duty walking foot sewing machine. If all works out he will be making transmisssion and t/c boots this fall/winter. If you know where to get a pattern let me know and maybe we can have some by the next Black Hills run
Keith Sinclair?? That's good to know..
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Eeyore the CJ5 requires one of the store bought boots a year. I tried cutting an inter tube so the levers came through slots. Did not look right, and I did not repeat it.
I would like to try canvas boots. Sign me up for a couple of sets.
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I am working on a 53 CJ3-b. It had an F-134 originally(gone before I got it) I bought a F-134 from a local Willys enthusiast. It has studs on the head instead of bolts. Anyone else have this? The serial number stamped above the water pump is P36052, I could use a little help identifying that also if anybody has an idea?