Willys Truck Build
 

I figured I'd go ahead and start a build thread for my Willys truck project.

The guts of my project is basically a K5 Blazer chassis. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f24de0476e.jpg
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350 tbi, 700r4, np241, D60, 14 bolt.

My 47' cab.
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I'll post more as I make progress.
So far it's been a real blast to build.

(Pulled the k5 body with a small harbor freight engine hoist :) )

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Gonna look good. I love the old Willys trucks. The cab is an older model with the small rear window.('48-53?), but the hood and grill is from '50 to '55. Probably '50-'51, unless someone added or subtracted some horizontal bars. I think '53 on up only had 3 bars, and in '56 the middle bar was above center line. '57 on up had an air intake opening on passenger side of grill with 3 equally spaced bars. Mine is a '59.

That's exactly right.
The I have two cabs. I first bought the newer cab with the large back window and later found the small window cab. I like the small window better so that's what I decided to go with.

The grill is newer but I think someone added bars or moved bars (at least that's what they told me on the willys forum)


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I think you should put it on 53 inch michelins

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Definitely don't see these on the trails much. Kudos for doing a unique build. Have fun with it. :thumbup:

After all the shock talk at the meeting I'm thinking about linking the rear of my truck.


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Thanks man.

This whole project has been a great learning experience. I definitely welcome any input or knowledge guys can pass on to me.

How does he find time to wheel...

Looks awesome. Keep the updates coming !

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Body mounts are finished now.

Now I need to remove and replace the transmission and rebuild the np241 with a sye.



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-I finished the sye reinstalled the t-case and installed an indexing ring to clock the case upwards. It's going to be pretty close to a flat skid plate.
- I've completed the passenger side body work/ floor/ rust repair.

The list of things to do is shrinking. :thumbup:

I'll post up some photos later.:eek:

How much later?

:D:D:D:D
smileypoke

Passenger floor finished.
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