Chad R Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 This is a 53 wagon my dad and I picked up last year to restore and get back on the road. We bought it from a older gentleman that we know in the willys overland jeepster club that my dad is in ( we have 3 jeepsters). This wagon was crashed in the 70’s some time from what we were told. And has been barn kept the whole time. With a gas tank bye pass and a fresh battery we started it and drove it on the trailer. We have a body shop lined up to pull on the A-pillar before we cut the roof and A-pillar off. We have another wagon for a parts car. We are going to try and save as much as the original paint as we can. To bad it was wrecked because it’s 90% rust free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 that is seriously cool right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 That thing is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I like the "Bendix" on the side. Almost like it foreshadowing the future for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 It is amazing how nice it is, it has the original rubber willys stamped front rubber floor mat and still has repair orders hanging in the back. There are new tubes for radio’s and t.v. In the bottom glove box under the seats in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Love it! Not going to tell my age but----- I use to drive one just like that (only a different color) delivering groceries when I was in school. Brings back memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Glad it could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 The logos on that are sweet. Do you plan on trying to preserve the patina after fixin the A pillar and roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 We are hoping not to touch the logo if we can help it. A guy we know at another body shop says he can match the patina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 A great find for sure. Even if you decide it needs to be painted, hopefully you will save the Walker side panels. Care to share any under the hood pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 We are going to put it back as close as we can. It will have to be tomorrow before I can put pictures of under the hood because it’s at where I work at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 We have the oil bath air cleaner but it is removed right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 That's a great find. It will be interesting to see how you put it back together. Curiosity about the size of the engine lead me to check online. A quick check did not reveal that but the floor is available from Morris 4x4 if needed. https://www.morris4x4center.com/floor-panel-asmbly-front-671019-m38.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwuu_qLvU6AIViZ6fCh0tmwQrEAYYASABEgLsbfD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 It’s a 134ci F head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 How is the Willy looking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/19/2020 at 3:11 AM, Manche757 said: How is the Willy looking? Still waiting to get into body shop to get pulled. The body shop has not had the time to get it in ( it’s a favor job). Funny though you should ask because we were just talking to the guy last week. Shooting for a couple weeks on a Saturday hopefully. Will post some pictures when it gets pulled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I quite enjoy history and stuff like this tickles my fancy. I did some digging and emailed the Brant/Farnham historical society to ask about the Walker Appliance store. Sounds like the Walker family was very involved with the village of Farnham. She sent some pictures of one of the Walker buildings as well as some information that are in the PDFs below. I copy pasted the info below from Patty at the historical society, if you are at all interested in the history side, PM me and I can forward on the email to you Chad R. Unfortunately - the building is not there today.However, the land has been put to good use -It has been replaced by a Park and Veteran's monument enjoyed by theVillage of Farnham residents and the local community.(The site of the annual Farnham Community Days Celebrations (not sureabout this year though with the virus situation).The Walker Family has roots that extend far back into our history.They owned a store on Railroad Avenue (that building still stands)andonce owned another store across the road from the photo I sent to youyesterday. (Not there any longer.)Some members of the Walker family were postmasters for quite a few yearstoo.John C. Walker (Probably the last owner of the Walker Willy's wagon?)washistorian an assessor for the town of Brant and also I believe Mayor ofFarnham for a time. I would have to reread some notes to catch up onand relay further, my history of this family. WBS.A.pdf WBS.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 John c walker was the owner of the wagon. He was also on the fire department, there is a blue light on the front of the wagon. We also found a card in the wagon to make it legal for him to have the blue light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Any updates? Has the a-pillar been pulled yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 9:49 AM, 89 MJ said: Any updates? Has the a-pillar been pulled yet? Not yet. We have been crazy busy at work and our friend that has the body shop has been slammed also. Hopefully it’s a bad winter in southwest Michigan so we both can slow down and get started on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 What's happening with the Willy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad R Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 7:09 PM, Manche757 said: What's happening with the Willy? We are going to body shop next Saturday to get pulled. Will get pictures up hopefully next Saturday night if everything falls into place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 how exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I'm looking forward to see how well it comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 8:41 PM, Chad R said: We are going to body shop next Saturday to get pulled. Will get pictures up hopefully next Saturday night if everything falls into place Did you make any progress untangling your Willys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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