1961

My name is Kara and I’m from South Dakota. My husband, Tom, has turned me into a Willys fanatic! He has a 1951 Willys Truck that he restored for 17 years. We recently purchased a 1961 Wagon that we have started to restore! We have 3 girls and cannot wait to get the wagon running and make...

I know this is touched on often and I’ve read a lot of the chassis posts on here already but hoping to get more insight. We currently have a 1961 wagon that has the original frame and what we were told was a Volvo motor. After checking it out the motor looks to be a Jeep 4.0 motor (rough...

Hi! My name is Kara and I live in South Dakota. My husband and I just bought a 1961 Willys Wagon and are going to restore it. We drove over 12 hours one way to pickup the wagon! My husband already has a 1951 Willys Truck, but this one will be my “Mommy Wagon” that we can enjoy with our 3 girls...

Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I have a 1961 willys wagon. Perfect condition, except for the steering. I was told that it needs a new steering box. It was given to me and I haven't looked in to It much yet. If it does qn anyone tell if chevy or any other makes will interchange or where I an...

I purchased a 61 truck recently and need some help. I'm trying to get the old vacuum wipers working, but can't figure out what the vacuum line from the motor connects too?? Any pictures or answers is greatly appreciated!

I recently joined after buying this 61 that was stuffed in a garage. I plan to do a restore to make it a decent driveable truck. Not a show queen. It's a Hurricane 226 that just got running yesterday. Relatively quiet, but running on 5 cylinders with a few having low compession. Rebuilt the...

Hey guys, Im hoping on finding some info on where to locate/purchase a kingpin bushing reamer for my 1961 Willys Wagon. Im putting on new suspension and need a kingpin bushing reamer but cant locate one after searching. So I thought I give this forum a try for some help. Any info is appreciated...