Ahole Fabs Operation Turd Polish

[RAT]

If the site's still up, ewillys.com or earlycj5.com may have some input. IIRC, the earliest 3A's still had the rear crossmember M2 .50cal mount because they were MB frames.

Thanks. I'll check it out.

[freewaydan]

The list so far:
New shocks
New Ujoints
New Brake drums, shoes and hardware
Master Cylinder
Carburetor
Headlights (6 volt)
Tail lights
Marker lights
Turn signals (need turn signal switch and lever)
Windshield
New fuel lines
Fuel filter
New tires
Weld broken transfer case cross member
Weld frame at front bumper
Weld frame at right rear
Straighten or replace drag link
Drain and refill differentials
Oil and filter change engine
Tune up (spark plugs, rotor, cap, wires)
Tie in spare gas tank
Fix latch on glove box
Clamps for intake plumbing
Clean air filter
Clean surface rust and treat with Rust buster
There will be more I'm sure but that is the list as of tonight.

Ill work on the tires for i 7.50 x 15 i believe?

[daniel_buck]

Yep, Americans were much smaller back then

No kidding, the drivers seat is real close to the dash! I actually removed the seat-back padding on the drivers side, to give myself another few inches of leg room.

[inVERt'D]

Yep, Americans were much smaller back then

Short man complex--that's what won the war.

[RAT]

The owner is coming by to start the project today. Should start work on this puppy soon.

[daniel_buck]

hopefully you don't have to do much work under the dash. It's a PAIN to contort yourself to work under there. Easiest way is to just take the seats out, and lay on your back.

[inVERt'D]

Short man complex--that's what won the war.

(this wasn't directed at you, Kurt)

[RAT]

(this wasn't directed at you, Kurt)

Didn't think it was

[RAT]

Customer just gave me a wad of cash so off to the store I go. I'll start posting pics of the work as soon as it starts. This is gonna be fun

[USMC 0369]

[COLOR="darkred"]MMmmm wad of cash.......[/COLOR]

[RAT]

On another note, researching these old Willys can be a daunting task. There were so many versions and upgrades in so few years that it is almost impossible to accurately date one of these if you don't have the VIN, which I don't. But there are some really good sites that have a ton of info, you just have to be willing to read a lot. Seems this Jeep was brought back from Korea by its Colonel/general type and has been kept fairly in tact. The tail gate and grill may be off another vehicle but it is hard to tell. The inner fender and intake crossover tube are the most telling; they point toward a 49-50 year model with some upgrades. The engine S/N comes in around 1950 time frame. But the engine serials were way off due to engines being pulled off the line as replacement parts for in service vehicles, so even that number may not be accurate for this vehicle. But, so far, most of the parts needed fit a range of years and models so I think I'm in good shape. We will see. Parts are on the way.

[freewaydan]

I am so glad I sent this to you.......I just did not have the time for all the research involved in finding what it is. I'm working on the tires for it now 7.10 x 15.

[Gary]

There's a place up in redding that should have a lot of the parts you'll be looking for, including original type tires. I restored a 53 M170 about 18/20 yrs ago and they had everything I needed for the project. They had reasonable prices also. Looks like it's in great shape for it's age.

[EricMCJ5]

Nice project.

I've had good luck with these guys getting parts for my '48.

http://walcks4wd.com/

[RAT]

Nice project.

I've had good luck with these guys getting parts for my '48.

http://walcks4wd.com/

Eric,
Yes, I have a $700 order coming from Walcks. Not the friendliest phone persona I've ever run into but if he has the goods, who cares? Also have parts coming from Oregon and NorCal. Should start the work this weekend.