'53 Willy's Wagon

[Oddmodman]

There's a Willy's Wagon here where I live for 500 bucks that supposedly ran when it was parked. Body looks good and it has a PTO winch. I'm going to go take a look asap and will update this post with what I find if anyone is interested.

[GirsMJ86]

Definitely keep us updated and start a thread in the projects section if you get it. I love these old Willy's. I always see the trucks for sale around here, usually restored or all original and running... if only I had the money.

[mpace6a]

Owner of the company I work for has a willys body on a Tahoe frame, cummins 4bt with a built 700r4 trans.

 

Needs moar turbo....

 

 

Pretty good looking rig. Just a highway queen, but still cool I think!

[H3RESQ]

_{VERY COOL.....if only it was straight axle. Just isn't right having IFS in the front!!!!}

[Oddmodman]

Beautiful! But agree with H3RESQ. I couldn't stand IFS, and I was thinking more along the lines of a 3.3bt. Anyway, I finally got ahold of the guy, but apparently this guy is selling for his son-in-law, who's out of state. Long story short I haven't been able to look at it yet :(

[mpace6a]

As do I...but then again I hear people all the time saying that IFS is better than a solid axle as far as on-road comfort....

Eh, still cool.

 

Beautiful! But agree with H3RESQ. I couldn't stand IFS, and I was thinking more along the lines of a 3.3bt. Anyway, I finally got ahold of the guy, but apparently this guy is selling for his son-in-law, who's out of state. Long story short I haven't been able to look at it yet :(

I've suddenly been seeing alot about the 3.3 lately...know too much about it? I'm curious

[Oddmodman]

Well, I know it's between 4 and 500 lbs lighter than the 4bt. The 4 is about 1200 lbs and the 3.3 is supposedly only a bit heavier than our 4.0s. I know I saw a build thread about a guy who put one in an MJ. Also know that as an industrial engine it's supposed to be nigh indestructible and moddable, consequently.

[HOrnbrod]

I could very well learn to tolerate IFS on a daily driver.

 

[Oddmodman]

LOL  :shake:

[mpace6a]

 

Well, I know it's between 4 and 500 lbs lighter than the 4bt. The 4 is about 1200 lbs and the 3.3 is supposedly only a bit heavier than our 4.0s. I know I saw a build thread about a guy who put one in an MJ. Also know that as an industrial engine it's supposed to be nigh indestructible and moddable, consequently.

i read somewhere that they werent made by cummins, but were contracted to a korean(?) company and were known for head issues from machining the heads while they were still warm from casting? don't remember where i saw it, and havent seen it since

[jimoshel]

Hey Don. I believe that the young lady needs a new set of shocks. Have her come around and I'll help install them. :yes:

[danbyrambler]

I could very well learn to tolerate IFS on a daily driver.

 

 

IFS! - - - DAILY DRIVER! - - - - - I like the way you think Hornybrod

:thumbsup: 

[H3RESQ]

Ya....I understand. Kate just doesn't "bounce" the same now that I have coilovers all around on the MJ :(

[BIGHEEP]

Cool, let us know how it looks. Here is a pic of my 56.

[Sir Sam]

I really want one of those, or an old truck, but I have so much other stuff to finish up first.

 

Dammit.

[jimoshel]

I've probably gone thru 12-15 of those late '40 early '50 P/U and SW. Can think of a couple I would really like to have back now.

[Oddmodman]

Tell me about it Sam. I have 3 motorcycles, a geo storm, a volvo p1800, a samurai, and 2 MJs that need fixing. But for 500 I'd add this to the to-do list. The guy still hasn't gotten back to me though. Father-in-law selling for out of state son-in-law BS. Jimoshel, I like the 30s and 40s for cars. '39 Buick convertible straight eight would be super cool. Stuff like that. Packard. Old Pontiac. Coooooool.

[jimoshel]

Tell me about it Sam. I have 3 motorcycles, a geo storm, a volvo p1800, a samurai, and 2 MJs that need fixing. But for 500 I'd add this to the to-do list. The guy still hasn't gotten back to me though. Father-in-law selling for out of state son-in-law BS. Jimoshel, I like the 30s and 40s for cars. '39 Buick convertible straight eight would be super cool. Stuff like that. Packard. Old Pontiac. Coooooool.

Are we related? The very first car I ever owned was a 1938 Buick 4 dr convertable, My gawd. those side mounted tires on the front fenders, CLASS !. The hood was longer than some of the cars on the road today. I was 15 years old. The guy wanted $45 for it. After trying for an hour to get it started with no success I offered him $40. He took it. I was Mr Cool with the chicks in High school. Except when it rained. No top.

[Oddmodman]

Dude, perhaps we are! The oldest vehicle I have is a '65 Volvo P1800 Coupe, and I'm only 22, but I love those older cars! Cars then were class! I like class, like those older vehicles over newer, problematic, automatic, garish chrome-rimmed swagger cars. I love the idea of those old straight eight engines, but at the same time I wouldn't be against buying a shell of one, putting a 4bt or 3.3bt in it, and possibly doing a low profile 4x4 conversion for the winter here. Plus I like 4-doors. Especially when the back two doors are suicide doors :D. Forty bucks?!?! I'm considering a '51 Buick Special 8 here. 500 miles on a newly rebuilt engine, all trim, new tires, nearly solid body, for 2500 OBO. I just don't like the grill much... It's a little past my preferred golden age of cars.