1947

Hello everyone, my name is Andy and this morning I'm feeling very thankful for finding this forum. I'm in the middle of a frame off restoration of my grandfathers '47 pickup and was thoroughly confused by the rear (Timken) axle. @Vintage Don's posts on this subject are invaluable. Ok, more...

Start of the project...

I just picked up a 1947 jeep that has been modified and has a v-8. I am not sure exactly the engine I have. My boys and I are going to work on it and thought I better get some advice before we start. After reading, my plan so far was to replace all fluids, all rubber, plugs, battery and then...

Hey folks, new guy here. I just got my hands on a 47 willys pickup and am going to begin a restore and with some different alterations to suit my needs/wants. I want to change out both front and rear axles to dana 44 rear and 35 front from a newer model wrangler. I plan on getting a...

My name is Kevin. I bought my first Willys 35 years ago while living in the southern Philippines for traveling in the mountains of Mindanao. It was left over from WWII and original except for the yellow paint and white rag top. Now all this time later I'm over the trauma of things breaking in...