1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A Rock Crawler Build Interview and Trail Ride

1947 Jeep Willys Rock Crawler Build Interview and Trail Ride
Build interview:
- 1947 Willys cj2a
- custom frame, suspension, high line fenders, roll bar
- Chevy 4.3
- SM420 Transmission
- Toyota Axles
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[@MNTrailRiders]

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[@batty505]

MNTrailRiders what were the axles? Factory D44? Please advise

[@MNTrailRiders]

swapped toyota axles

[@jeremy8715]

Wouldn't 33x10.5R15 be a better choice? Looks like with the 35s" you have limit articulation.

[@jeremy8715]

Have you giving any thought to a 1.9 TDI swap?

[@MNTrailRiders]

@@jeremy8715 Last I talked to the owner he was happy with the Chevy 4.3 .. There's a clip in the video where the guys toy with the idea of a 5.3. See you on the trail.

[@speakingout6345]

Attention to detail is insane.

[@RTLEE1]

I would like to see more of this jeep for sure I think it’s perfect !!

[@TattooswithTodd]

Dream vehicle … LOVE this

[@variousengineering1965]

Really cool trick with raising the front fenders to keep the cg down

[@christianmercado3664]

I have been looking videos and pic in internet of project of Jeep Willys cus I have a project of a 1952 Willys and this the most beautiful project I ever seen in a Willys the geometric and the parts he put on it just perfect 👌

[@cavediverjc]

Love this build. He's built a very functional Jeep with some creativity and a ton of skill. I really enjoy seeing Jeeps that are owner built (by hand) rather than bought or owner built (by checkbook).

[@MNTrailRiders]

Completely agree with you. We've got more videos of this willys if your interested - search the videos on this channel and SUBSCRIBE to see more as the summer wheel'en season is right around the corner.

[@GhostHunterWV]

Willy's is what started the off-road phenomenon!True LEGEND!

[@carmilo9399]

That's true

[@clarencemainjk9231]

Awesome that you faced all of this!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Well done! Solid build! Thanks for sharing!

[@gorillahd9247]

That is one seriously nice rig! Both beautiful and capable. Scott

[@dylanbales2063]

Just found you channel and I'm hooked!! Keep up the good wheeling!

[@MNTrailRiders]

Thanks Dylan - glad that you enjoyed the videos.. our club will be out on the trail again this weekend - hosting our Winter run. Initial reports are about 1 foot of snow on the ground and icy conditions with recent rains - look for a new video on Sunday night. -- See you on the trial.

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Jeep Perfection

[@velazquezjaime149]

Awesome rig!

[@MNTrailRiders]

yes awsome ... turns a lot of heads. thanks for the comment Jaime

[@enaut666]

5:07 That hurts! great beast!

[@yellowstoneoutdoorsman4438]

Have mercy that's awesome!

[@MNTrailRiders]

yes it is! -- thanks for the comment I'll be looking to get more footage of this rig on the trail later this summer - if you like SUBSCRIBED do get notified.

[@brennanmetcalf]

very nicely done.

[@MNTrailRiders]

very fun rig Metcalf - I hope to get more video of this Willy's out on the trail this summer - thanks for your comment

[@brennanmetcalf]

I have one that is built pretty similar. I love seeing these old things getting back out on the trail.

[@cebado4x4]

Hello friend, I love your willys, will you have a photo with toyota differentials but with original willys tires? Greetings from Argentina

[@JacquesDufrene]

Id love to see the underneath and check out all the suspension geometry, I'm looking to make a 3 link system up front on mine

[@jesielgdasilva7363]

I love you Willys jeep 💚😍💚🚙💚😍💚🚙💚😍💚🚙👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏🇧🇷🚙🇧🇷🚙🇧🇷🚙🇧🇷🚙🇧🇷.

[@sewallm60]

Holy crap a real JEEP

[@MNTrailRiders]

yep.... I agree with you 100% -- wish I could by one in this condition.

[@tscottscott7720]

Awsome !

[@broncodude6299]

That's just flat badass.

[@MNTrailRiders]

this rig proves this every time its on the trial .. check out other videos on the channel for more footage

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Indeed,agree 100%!!!!

[@AdebowaleAdesida]

Nice body work and engine sounds great! Can you tell US the exhaust modifications you made to get that and for rock crawling I would suggest the suspension and body lift are a bit low. What do you think?

[@MNTrailRiders]

thanks for the comment. I'll have to check with the builder to get the exhaust specs. The Builder had intentionally kept this rig with very little lift - attempting to maintain the orig willys look and use one of his other jeeps for more extreme trail riding.

[@gordongreninger6109]

Adebowale Adesida Had a relative that pedaled Jeeps thru N Africa, Sicily, the length of Italy, France, Belgium, and thru out Japan during the occupation. "All i had was GI tires, no lift, and Jerry using me for target practice. How much lift you think you need there Dingus"? I heard him say that to my Dad in the late 60s. Its gospel imo.

[@Countrysideboy247]

Real jeeps were always the best ! Mahindra just made a copy!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Wanna b's! U R correct,original JEEP,all AMERICAN, all the way!

[@whocares5188]

How does it feel on the highway

[@bopeskruen]

Nice Willys Seeing that you have Corbeau seats. Do you know partnumers are the names of these.

[@rockcrawlingisfun]

Øyvind Bredesen Those are Baja SS low backs

[@Kwik89GTA]

What seats are those?

[@chalinp4886]

Does Paul have a build on a forum somewhere this remind me of Brennan metcalf jeep

[@anonymousanonymous7896]

Thou shalt not want ... but I'm in love. Is the body metal or fiberglass?

[@MNTrailRiders]

All Metal body. The builder is a welder by trade so a good fit for him.

[@sirtubemaster]

Now all it needs is some custom sliders and all set!

[@MNTrailRiders]

thanks for the comment! I believe that sliders are incorporated into the frame (but don't extend beyond the frame) - check out the video at 5:09 - the sliders take a good hit.

[@sirtubemaster]

Yea i saw that which was why i made the comment....but you are right that hit on the panel took it like a champ so if they are integrated in the body line then that is just SWEET

[@josealvarolopezarboleda2966]

Me encanta los camperos wuillis

[@coryhalling1614]

What are the Toyota axles out of ?

[@dross8580]

75:1 final low range ratio 👍

[@MNTrailRiders]

agreed. love to see this transmission in low gear and idling up climbs or over rocks.

[@brennanmetcalf]

Could you put me in touch with the owner?

[@Thinker669]

I knew there's a V6 as strong as a V8.

[@haj811]

had a 46 cj2a flat fender, pure stock, 5 digit serial#. went anywhere

[@MNTrailRiders]

.. bet that was a fun rig.

[@ma-chastyle]

What Axles is Toyota car model？😅

[@acalthu]

Needs rock sliders, and a little more lift. also, maybe air down the tires a little more?

[@OldGriz708]

Anybody know what wheel base he used?

[@MNTrailRiders]

Hey Old Griz - I'll ask the owner and reply on back

[@MNTrailRiders]

from the owner/builder wheel base is 90"

[@OldGriz708]

@@MNTrailRiders , I'd say he found a great combination on it.

[@OldGriz708]

Thanks for the quick response!

[@callowayadkins1519]

Hey I’d like to know how much he stretched the tub and where, looks like the door opening may have been stretched

[@rayss3323]

Very, very nice! Beautiful job. Love that rock crawling gear ratio. I've got a 48' also with that 4.3, but with the chev auto behind it. Not near as pretty as yours, but you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHUYmShbNiXepo

[@Gniggaaa]

He needs some rock sliders bad

[@larrylooney4495]

Not a willys anymore