rusty54
Knuckle Buster
- Dec 27, 2010
- 3
- Willys Model
- Willys Year:
Hi. Just joined the board and looking for opinion/information from others that have restored a Willys Wagon. I've toyed with the idea for years now. Dad got a 54 Wagon (6 Cyl, 4WD) years ago (1980-ish) in a swap for some work. We used it a little on the farm, but mostly sat...occasional jaunts into our grazing lease...the odd snowmobile rescue in the dead of CDN winter, etc. Huge sentimental value, needs lots of love...pretty much complete and FREE! Last ran about 13 yrs ago (had a burnt valve at that time). Needs complete frame off.
BODY: The floors are good, rear 1/4's need replacing, rear gate hinge is rusted through (that's the biggest issue). Is there a fix for the rear gate hinge (Willys America has some pics that look like they do a replacement, haven't talked to them at all). What is the quality of their replacement metal in terms of fit to stock (I've used some aftermarket fenders for other projects...).
DRIVELINE: would be re-done, stock for occasional summer use...with the Overdrive for a little extra top end.
SUSPENSION: would like about 2-3' lift for a little more aggressive/offroad stance.
Thanks for your time and advice...and no, I'm not interested in selling. Rusty.
BODY: The floors are good, rear 1/4's need replacing, rear gate hinge is rusted through (that's the biggest issue). Is there a fix for the rear gate hinge (Willys America has some pics that look like they do a replacement, haven't talked to them at all). What is the quality of their replacement metal in terms of fit to stock (I've used some aftermarket fenders for other projects...).
DRIVELINE: would be re-done, stock for occasional summer use...with the Overdrive for a little extra top end.
SUSPENSION: would like about 2-3' lift for a little more aggressive/offroad stance.
Thanks for your time and advice...and no, I'm not interested in selling. Rusty.