Every now and then a reader sends me a picture of an old willys they want to buy and asks my opinion. Had George sent me a picture of the Wagon he purchased years ago, I would have said, “I think we can find you something else”.
However, George wasn’t swayed by his purchase and spent about a decade raising kids, working, and using his extra time to slowly save his Willys.
George writes, “My wife tells me I have Willys on the brain – hey what can I say! This Wagon is all original with the exception of possibly some extra chrome on the grill. The grill inserts were chrome plated when I purchased the wagon, so I figured I would put it back like I found it. Everything was rebuilt, including the front and rear ends. I wish now that I would have changed the gearing a bit. I think it is a 5.38:1. This thing has a mean granny gear! Once I get all the small oil leaks fixed I’ll invest in OD.”
He has every right to be proud of his efforts, because out of an awkward, rough wagon he built a beauty. For his next project, George is looking for a deal on a solid 1953 CJ-3A. If you know of one in the Texas area, let him know!
Nice work George and thanks for sharing your story and pics! Here is a before and an after pic:
Good job man. It lives!
Wow, what a great job, looks amazing
Great Job!!!!!!
I also have a 56 wagon and a 51 cj3a.
Hi, George!
Many, many thanks for sharing with us your story!!! You have done an amazing work! Congrats!!!! I have a Spanish made Willys-Viasa CJ3B and also a “Frankenjeep” CJ3A, in restoration process. I got his one in 2004 and unfortunately all the process have been stopped due to a lot of factors (problems, I should say…).
Anyway, I realize that all of us are sick…Yes, as your wife tells you “…Willys on your brain…” as my family tells me too!!!!
Again, congratulations!!!!
Wow! what a beaut!….I love the simple understated look…perfect on a willys.
Thanks for all the great comments. This was a total frame off restoration process – I did have doubts about finishing it since the body was almost too much work. I already had too much time and money in it so I decided to finish the job. Really struggled with all original or upgraded version. I think next one will be modified unless I move to the mountains!
I cant say nothing more than INSPIRATIONAL!
MARK IN INDIANA
1945? CJ2A
Wow !!! What else can I say George ???? Well DONE !!!!
How Much, George..? Charles…bite_inc@cox.net Where are you located?…
Hi Charles .. to the best of my knowledge, George doesn’t have this for sale. He was just sharing his story …
– Dave