calamaridog
Expedition Leader
It looks like you have one for me to build too:wavey:
Willys Wagon build?
- Thread starter BBCchris
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BBCchris
Observer
I'll get her in the shop next Sunday and remove the 2WD chassis and see where it goes from there. Think I found a decent donor for the drivetrain and chassis... but need to settle on a price. Just as a side note this isn't going to be one of those quick 1 month builds...... I like to take my time so I can really start to hate and despise it and then drag it out over a long period of time. 
Midnightburn
New member
I was searching around to find other cool wagon projects and found this site. I am currently building a 62 Willys Wagon to use as an exploration/expedition vehicle. I thought you might want to check it out for some inspiration. I love these old hunks of American Iron. But I think they really need to be fully upgraded with modern equipment. Not only for function but for safety.
Here is one photo of my build project as of 2 weeks ago...
I am building it with a 95 5.7L, 4L60E, 241, HP Dana 60 in front, Currie 9" rear. It will have AC, cruise, power leather seats, delay wipers, and all the best adventure equipment. Warn winch, Ready Welder II, on-board air system, GPS, CB, and some custom built bumpers. It's currently sitting on 35x12.5x17 ProComp Extreme All Terrains.
Lots more detail here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=725859
I can't wait to see what you build. I will keep watching. I can't believe how many wagons you have there. I could spend a whole week just hanging around and checking them out. I love it!! I'm not too far away from you. I'm in Boise, Idaho. Once I get mine done, I might just take a drive up there to see you.
Here is one photo of my build project as of 2 weeks ago...
I am building it with a 95 5.7L, 4L60E, 241, HP Dana 60 in front, Currie 9" rear. It will have AC, cruise, power leather seats, delay wipers, and all the best adventure equipment. Warn winch, Ready Welder II, on-board air system, GPS, CB, and some custom built bumpers. It's currently sitting on 35x12.5x17 ProComp Extreme All Terrains.
Lots more detail here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=725859
I can't wait to see what you build. I will keep watching. I can't believe how many wagons you have there. I could spend a whole week just hanging around and checking them out. I love it!! I'm not too far away from you. I'm in Boise, Idaho. Once I get mine done, I might just take a drive up there to see you.
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Mine is starting to get there
sorry...i am way too pc illetarate to post pics here...but if you want to e-mail me at bosssax@hotmail.com, I can send you some info and pics.
Cheers, Sax
sorry...i am way too pc illetarate to post pics here...but if you want to e-mail me at bosssax@hotmail.com, I can send you some info and pics.
Cheers, Sax
warrpath4x4
Adventurer
you got alot of rigs with potential there, even a hummer front clip.
BBCchris
Observer
I got her home but since we had a freaky amount of snow hit the ground a few weeks ago (about 6 feet) I have to wait until the snow melts down.
My plan is to actually drop the body on a 04-06 TJ Unlimited chassis, I got a few leads but the weather is putting the pinch on any forward progress. My father in law collects and restores military vehicles so thats why the there is a hummer clip in the pic.
My plan is to actually drop the body on a 04-06 TJ Unlimited chassis, I got a few leads but the weather is putting the pinch on any forward progress. My father in law collects and restores military vehicles so thats why the there is a hummer clip in the pic.
my first vehicle back in high shool was a 53 willys wagon. had the T90 3spd with a ford 302 mated up with a advance adapters adapter. spring over with stock springs and 33's. I spent a lot more time fixing it than I did driving it, but I loved that thing. Eventually put one tons under it and then sold it.
Willys america is a good source for parts (pricey though).
Willys america is a good source for parts (pricey though).
dirty Bakers
Conservative
I'm all for vintage rigs, I personally like the vintage wheeling experience. In high school I drove a 59 willys pickup and a 69 cj5. The 59 is on the back burner now and we haven't really decided the what kind of rig it will be, The 69 frame is taco-ed and I am currently work on a 60 cj5 that we bought/trade out last the summer. We will be hitting the trails this spring the way they did in 1960, pto winch, warn over drive, original 4-spd and all. Keep us posted on your build I am excited to see how it goes.
OverlandZJ
Expedition Leader
BBCchris, looking forward to your updates. I'v always had a soft spot for the Willy's Wagons.
Midnightburn... awesome build! Just finished reading your thread.. i'm inspired.
Midnightburn... awesome build! Just finished reading your thread.. i'm inspired.
Midnightburn
New member
BBCchris,
I can't wait to see your project move forward. You have such a great opportunity with your selection of parts.
OverlandXJ, thanks for checking out my build project. Out of all the rigs I have built over the past 20 years, this one is the best. I am having a blast.
I can't wait to see your project move forward. You have such a great opportunity with your selection of parts.
OverlandXJ, thanks for checking out my build project. Out of all the rigs I have built over the past 20 years, this one is the best. I am having a blast.
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Midnightburn
New member
Thanks man. I have had the most fun building rigs like this when I don't set a deadline. Enjoy the journey. But don't make us wait too long!!:drool:
Midnightburn
New member
Hey, any chance you would sell me the 3 inner and 1 outer windshield center trim pieces of of one of your wagons? I have a 62, but want to keep the split windshield look of the earlier models.