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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / Re: Willys Identification

« on: November 06, 2017, 10:48:53 PM »

I have not picked up my Willys yet, but I did get the old title in the mail.  However, I cannot decipher what it actually means.  I guess I have to wait until December.  I feel like this is Christmas...I cannot wait!

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Pulling D18 Transfercase

« on: February 21, 2018, 08:22:04 PM »

Thanks for the information.   I picked up a T20 and need to drop my T18.  Problem is the thing weighs ALOT.  So I need to plan around my husband's schedule.  Good to know about the bolt number, I thought they were only 4.  I like to think my transmission is good so I will make an effort to not drop it too.  Appreciate your experience.

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BODY and trim / Re: Hood Spacer for Windshield

« on: February 22, 2018, 07:22:33 PM »

Thanks for the info.  Appreciate your photos and experience.  My windshield  currently does not possess a wiper.  Not sure I'm going to remedy that.  The vent is seized.  I'm going to have to cut it and work it out.  I have a new vent and seal on standby.  I have not had my windshield attached yet.  I need to perform some corrosion control first.  Then, based on your input, I'll see what kind of distance I need to cover in order for the windshield to rest properly. 

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BODY and trim / Hood Spacer for Windshield

« on: February 21, 2018, 08:37:53 PM »

My hood has one hole and a dimple for a second.  Assume somebody filled hole 2 at some point.  Tire chunks have been acting as the rest for last 30 years.  I found wood blocks at Kaiser, but curious if that is the way to go?  I know that's original but wondering if anybody has other ideas.  Thanks.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: April 15, 2018, 07:23:04 PM »

True story:  the Willys caught on fire yesterday when I turned it over.  It is okay as am I.  Good thing I put an extinguisher out there when I started working on this thing.  So, now I no longer trust this old engine.  I'm going to look into a crate engine.  Uhh!  Good news: once I get an engine I think I'll be road worthy.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 25, 2018, 12:54:18 PM »

Thanks.  I'll give that a try.  Starting research now. 

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 22, 2018, 07:36:02 PM »

It has been a lot of work.  Not nearly as much as some of these awesome Willys floating around in the forum.  The engine is a V8 from a 1960 Chevelle (283).  My dad did that when he was 15 years old.  Moved the firewall and everything, which is why most the front is a 55 gallon steel drum remnant.  This old jeep has a lot of family character.     I'm pretty certain my brother put the dent in the front passenger fender.  Also, fairly confident that the concaved hood is due to my grandfather using it as a hunting jeep.  I have old photos showing an elk strapped to the hood.  Thanks for the motivation.  I really want to get this thing road-worthy again.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 21, 2018, 07:01:21 PM »

More pictures.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 21, 2018, 06:59:39 PM »

Some more pictures:  alternator, radiator, and rust-busted grill, hood, and tailgate.  Brakes are complete.  The axle has been repaired.  The radiator has been mounted (needs to be welded in the future) with bolts.  The power steering high pressure hose was a pain.  Thanks to the local Napa, the hose was created.  The steering gear box is a Saginaw 800 series and is working.  Current problem: the alternator is running the engine when the key is off.  Any ideas?  I replaced the radiator cap...so no leak there now.  I have the seats ready for upholstery. 

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 19, 2018, 10:02:41 PM »

It's a family affair.  My daughter is busting rust on the original drivers seat. 

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 19, 2018, 10:01:05 PM »

My husband is watching in disbelief because this is a Willys in name only.  It is truly a Frankenstein of parts and fabrication.  My husband has a 1973 Mach 1 Mustang, and while it has some after market parts, it's pretty pure. 

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 19, 2018, 09:54:46 PM »

My dad and I got it running.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 19, 2018, 09:30:59 PM »

Started Willys today.  First time in 20 or so years.  Leaking from the oil filter and need a new radiator cap.  Still excited though!

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 17, 2018, 10:17:03 PM »

The original 4 wheel drive stencil.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: 1951 Ground Zero Project

« on: February 17, 2018, 10:08:45 PM »

Look what I found while busting rust.