Brians47
Precision Fit
Let me start by admitting I have cheated. Instead of acquiring a rusty project vehicle (been there, done that) I snuck much closer to the finish line and elected to adopt one in need of only minor puttering to look good and be road worthy.
In January 2011 I took delivery of an early (#971 off the assembly line) 1947 2 wheel drive pickup that has obviously never been in the Northeast before. I don't know the history of this truck, but judging from the amazing lack of rust and lack of the optional heater my guess is that it spent most of its well cared for life in the Southwest.
It has undergone some fair restoration work with everything done tastefully and with an obvious eye toward originality. So far I have installed a new fuel pump, replaced the missing horn and horn button wiring and have managed find an easy solution to getting the sluggish vacuum wiper motor working properly. A new exhaust system is on the way and once installed we should be ready for registration and inspection.
It's great to find this community of fellow Willys Wagon and Pickup enthusiasts to share information with.
In January 2011 I took delivery of an early (#971 off the assembly line) 1947 2 wheel drive pickup that has obviously never been in the Northeast before. I don't know the history of this truck, but judging from the amazing lack of rust and lack of the optional heater my guess is that it spent most of its well cared for life in the Southwest.
It has undergone some fair restoration work with everything done tastefully and with an obvious eye toward originality. So far I have installed a new fuel pump, replaced the missing horn and horn button wiring and have managed find an easy solution to getting the sluggish vacuum wiper motor working properly. A new exhaust system is on the way and once installed we should be ready for registration and inspection.
It's great to find this community of fellow Willys Wagon and Pickup enthusiasts to share information with.
