1961 Willys Wagon with an Ecodiesel swap

[@shack200351]

Once i get my 67 jeepster commando built im wanting to build one of these. Looks amazing

[@alcurtice]

Thank you! The Jeepster is very cool!

[@briancody8220]

This is amazing!! I just restored one as well! Very nice job!

[@alcurtice]

Thank you!

[@JP1AO]

I always wanted one of these. You have made an excellent example.

[@alcurtice]

Thank you! This build has been my dream truck for many years. I absolutely love it!

[@bradnorwood8378]

Nice job. Looks great!

[@TattooswithTodd]

This is absolutely awesome!

[@alcurtice]

Thank you!

[@ronaldjensen8927]

Very cool! I have a 72 commando i want to do.

[@alcurtice]

I would love to see your build! The Commando is cool!

[@ronaldjensen8927]

@@alcurtice it has been someone's yard art for twenty years so it's a big task. (:

[@WoodLox]

Now that’s a wicked Willy’s. A unique daily driver of caliber. That thing screams pride all over it. No automobile that I am fonder of than a Toledo Ohio native. ❤️🤍💙

[@will23657]

That's awesome 👍🏼, I have a 63 willys pickup, I'm looking to do something very similar

[@alcurtice]

Thank you! If you are planning to use an EcoDiesel, be sure to reach out to the vendors I listed above as they know what you need. Chris at HotWireAuto.com knows what you need for the wiring and he has been excellent to work with. I don't get any money for these recommendations. Also Kevin at Axis Industries has the adapter for the 8HP70 to Atlas 2 transfer case and lots of other stuff useful in this conversion. I am telling you this because there is very little support for this engine swap and these guys are awesome and know what you need. Best of luck in your build! 😎

[@shasha-km9dv]

Very good job

[@billetJKU980]

Awesome build! What axles did you use?

[@alcurtice]

I have a F250 high pinion 8 lug 44 in the front and a Dana 60 in the rear.

[@PaulBenfer]

Unless I missed it did you use the original chassis with this build ?

[@alcurtice]

I did because it was clean with no rust. However I did box the frame and replaced the original crossmembers with 2x4 steel custom fabricated to fit. I extended the front of the frame with 2x3 .25" wall to fit the winch mount. That also allowed room for a big bore Saginaw steering gear.