1956

I'm pretty sure I blew my head gasket. I went out for a short ride on Thursday, and noticed a lot of white smoke coming out of the exhaust (and some near the carb under the hood, but not as much) Again, my thinking is head gasket, s so I soak my nuts/studs in oil for a couple of days and got...

First day home.

Hi Everyone - appreciate the welcome. Just picked up a 1956 CJ5 from an old timer who lives not far from me. Been looking for something to run around local in and just couldn't bring myself to ride around in a golf cart. I happened down and a road after making a wrong turn and there she was...

Hi! The engine in my 1956 Willys CJ5 is at the point where I need to swap it out. It's got all kinds of on going problems - oil pump not working, bottom crank worn, oil leak, lifters sticking, piston rings, etc etc, its been a journey of fix one thing and another thing breaks! It's obviously...

Hi everyone I'm Will Henshall, proud recent new custodian/owner of a bright red 1956 Willys CJ5 that gets a lot of smiles and thumbs up where ever we go! It's got a Buick 231 V6, disk brakes all round (from a 70s Corvette), lifted 3", and it's got 35" tires. I've been a vintage vehicle nut...

Hello, I'm a new 1956 Willys Owner as of yesterday after looking off and on for the right one for the past 20 years. Pics to come. I plan on doing a full, close to original with some tweaks restoration. Questions: 1) Can anyone provide the color scheme options for the 50's (post '54 changes)...