Willy's Jeep Restoration Guide - Latest Comments

Re: Reasons to Restore

Bill — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:02:11 -0000

Spent many hours, days, month, years working on my 1941 MB. Just when I think I'm done then ......
Bought a 1919 BMG and now looking for a proper mount.
This is still a labor of love.

Re: Willys Jeep Emblems, Decals and Stencils Part 1

Charger — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:32:43 -0000

Is a 1945 willys army jeep suppose to have a tail gate to mount the spare tire and jerry can ? And where can i buy one ? Thank you

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:38:39 -0000

The Jeep community really is one of a kind, isn't it? :)

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:38:16 -0000

It's really gratifying to be able to successfully rebuild and restore. I also really like "old school cool" I haven't heard that term before but I'll be using it now! haha

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:37:34 -0000

Haha!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:37:18 -0000

The memories you have make all of the hard work worth it, don't they? Thanks for sharing your story JimK!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:36:10 -0000

I agree completely! When restoring, you are bringing back a little bit of history and it's a great feeling. Thanks for sharing your pictures!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:35:05 -0000

Craig, you have no idea how many people come to me and say that this is a project that they're starting or finishing with their kids. It's a great experience to have :)

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:32:32 -0000

There's nothing like restoring a piece of history and who doesn't like getting their hands dirty in their spare time! Thanks for sharing Walt!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:30:08 -0000

Thanks for sharing your story and I'm glad we could help out! :)

Re: Reasons to Restore

Carl Walck — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:29:21 -0000

The destination is nice but not nearly as fun as the journey there!

Re: Q & A – Episode 6 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Robsmith — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:11:09 -0000

do you have a chart that shows the proper height the windshield frame should be on differant year willys jeeps?

Re: If You’re Experiencing Play in Your Steering…

Marty from downunder — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:12:13 -0000

Thanks for all your assistance through these articles and videos guys!

Re: Q & A – Episode 5 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Jmgalle — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:41:46 -0000

I have a question. I have a 1961 CJ5 jeep and replaced the body. My new body does not sit on the frame correctly. The steering wheel shaft sit about 1 and half inches lower that the dash. I check and it does not appear hanging up on trans or anything under the body. What should I do?

Re: Q&A Episode 7 (Horn Button Wires & Thermostat Retainers, Oh My!)

D Braam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:32:33 -0000

Great timing on that horn button video. I'm about to figure mine out now that I tested the horn itself which proves to be working.

Re: Q & A – Episode 6 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Fritz275ny — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:24:39 -0000

Any chance you will be making shrouds for the 226/PU '62 vintage?
If you are taking orders...I'll take one!
MF

Re: Q & A – Episode 6 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Ted — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:13:35 -0000

Outstanding! I never knew that about the steering box.
I even bought a brand new one and it had a zerk fitting as well!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Adriano — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:55:29 -0000

Estou nesta luta( Trabalho) faz 2 anos quero deixar mais original possivel. Adriano (Brasil)

Re: Q & A – Episode 5 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Mike — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:10:37 -0000

On the radial vs bias ply subject - rolling resistance wasn't mentioned, as well as ride quality, less noise and better handling. My CJ3a, (stock engine and running gear, Warn OD) rode and drove way better when fitted with radials as opposed to the bias ply tires. I'm looking into a 16" radial to use on the stock rim, Dunlop made one for the Nissan Patrol, and Klabere ( spelling?) made one for the Hotchkiss jeeps, might be hard to find in this country without DOT approval.

Re: Q & A – Episode 5 + A Walck’s Exclusive

toon willems — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:42:27 -0000

was watching you on this m b / cj2a body match . you are correct , it is not original anymore .
since a year i got myself a cj2a 1946 front half ,top and bottom , bolted and welded to a
i do not no , a 1943 or 1944 or 1945 g p w also top and bottom . but made a foot longer.,
all this , way back , a long time before i got it . sometime . maybe next year . when it is in running condition again , send you guys a picture , this ,from toon willems osoyoos canada .

Re: Q & A – Episode 4 + A Walck’s Exclusive

Mikecridersr — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:03:46 -0000

I am building a 46 2A. It is a collectiong of parts and different Jeeps. I purchased a Sending unit for the gas tank, but am having trouble finding the right size bolts to hold it in the tank. Can anyone help with this?

Re: Reasons to Restore

Tomcfife — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:11:40 -0000

I have one also and am waiting for the 72 olds and 49 jeepster to be finished before starting a frame off. Was the engine green when you got it?

Re: Reasons to Restore

Craig — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:08:13 -0000

In the early 1970's my father and I restored several Army Jeeps. As a 12 year old boy it was fantastic for me to spend time with him. He taught me many important lessons from project management and mechanics, to maintenance and four wheel driving. We used those Jeeps on the farm for hunting Kangaroo and foxes, and for rounding up the cattle, and doing the fences.

Today Dad is 81. We have two 1949 CJ3a Jeeps and a series IIa Army Land Rover. The Jeeps had been abandoned in the open for decades. Their restoration occupies all his time. They provide daily interaction between us and purpose for him. Best therapy and hobby we could ever have.

Better still ... my son, and his son, also share the fun...

Re: Reasons to Restore

Craig Brockhaus — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:44:31 -0000

Restoring a Jeep is like bringing back a piece of history. It don't get much better than that. And then to take your truck back to it's old stompin' ground and hit the same trails that it hauled passengers on some 40 years ago makes all that hard work worth while. These pictures were taken in Ouray COLO. this summer at the old time 4th of July parade. We represented San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours which have been in business for 65 years now. Nothing like it!!

Re: Reasons to Restore

Adbbuelensbvba — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:27:20 -0000

grom, Now at this moment