Can This 1947 Jeep Willys Be Brought Back To Life?

[@splitchest9566]

Go for the restoration... mostly all flat panels on that vintage Jeep and that is a really strong running engine. Plus you never stopped smiling so smiles per mile are extremely high!!!

[@barryanderson5116]

Watching that Jeep running around the fields and digging it's way out of that mud hole ... it has so much heart !! It would be a shame for such a historic piece of equipment to be destroyed. It may be good for driving around your yard to get parts, etc.

[@robertbennett9243]

You were having SOOOO much fun driving it. I think you should fix it up. You know how to weld and shape metal, but you have so many other projects. Your choice as usual.

[@davegallucci9327]

Frame looked ok. Patch it up , fix the clutch. It's a good beater. My 47 Buick had a stuck clutch now, sitting to long. I'm going to try and get it unstuck! At least you had fun drinking it. The engine sounds good! Thanks for the video, Brent!😊

[@stomper2582]

You might try cranking on it while it’s chained to the fork lift or against a tree with the clutch in and in first gear. If it doesn’t work I guess you’ll have to go the harder method. It looks like a lot of fun to drive.

[@7xtc25]

I agree. It’s all flat panels. Probably beneath your skill level so get the kids help?

[@billyhord4508]

A fellow can have a lot of fun with a little 4 cylinder. You definitely made me laugh. Welcome to Texas. Hope y'all's trip was fun.

[@100badmalo]

Definitely fix it up! I love Jeep Willy’s.

[@ShilohShepherd]

Just wanted to say again, how much I love your shop. Enjoyed your channel for years. So glad things are going your way, after the struggles of last year. 👍

[@krisrob648]

Thanks for bringing the General to the I h meet up yesterday. It was Really cool to meet you and your wife.

[@luisbatista1103]

What he's not at home fixing this jeep? lol

[@krisrob648]

@luisbatista1103 I'm pretty sure the world took a vote and Decided we needed more brents in the world. So they cloned him.

[@vikingfather1]

Brent never seems to get discouraged nor does he ever give up! Always knows what to do next.

[@rcharles6123]

I would like to see you restored as a world war II Jeep and you still are the best

[@johndonahue7735]

Great new project thank you

[@eddiehaskell5578]

Best vehicle I ever owned was a 46 Willy’s CJ2A. Never got stuck, Never broke down. ❤

[@JohnSmith-is8nq]

Me and my roommate watched your beginning-to-end big green truck video yesterday. "This guy can bend and stitch metal to his heart's content like my mum can trim me a pair of pants." ...was the take-away. What a unique, badass yet classy vehicle you have built there, man. Combining those two cabins to make the crew cab extension... holy fff. Very amazing. The interior is so freaking cool too... Bravo. Anyone should aim at being as good doing their thing as you are doing yours.

[@terrencebuller7676]

Great fun, that little engine runs really well. Cool program Brent. All smiles here. 👍👍😁

[@tomandpeg4818]

Great show, Brent. I vote to replace the clutch, then add some brakes and seats. Get the grandsons to help, and they'll have a fun farm buggy to drive around.

[@Paleoman52]

Back in 1973 I had a 1947 CJ2A with a 3A window. I was just a kid then (19 years old) and I had a ball with that old Jeep. It had about the same amount of body rot as yours does. I fixed the rust and put a rag top on it. I ended up trading it to my Dad for some property he had. I built a house on that property and married my awesome wife a year later. We are still married and will be celebrating our 45 anniversary on the 27th of this month.

[@TheCrackerBox]

I would love to see you fix this one up ! Thanks for another , Brother !

[@PaulJFleischer]

What a cool machine. Yeh, I noticed it in the background... Ha!! Nice.

[@ravinloon58]

Throw a couple of hundred bucks at it, a couple of days work, a couple of videos and at least you would have a working project for an enthusiast to buy. Maybe you could get a good swap for it at one of the events you go to. You could just drive it around and offer a ride to any prospective buyer.

[@randymack2222]

When I saw how long the video was, I had doubts that I would stay to the end... Now I think there should have been more! Just can't believe a old jeep could keep me glued to the screen that long...

[@vernonslone8627]

Use to use silver paint a lot on head gaskets back in the day....Some of the old cars were positive grounds back then....

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Fix it for sure... Brent can do anything!

[@brianschmidt2747]

Thank you Brent I too have a 65 cj3 I need to get running. So thank you my friend.. I to lost a plug but no welder. I used a 1/2 " easy out not easy at all.

[@paulorubensps]

I liked. I hope this Jeep Willys project continues until it turns from a rough stone into a diamond. Let's move on. Congratulations.

[@highdesertworkshop]

I've done a bunch of those things , we found the easiest way to service the clutch is to pull the engine, set it on the front bumper and remove the flywheel housing. The only Trickey part is putting the clutch fork back in, you hang it from a cord and feel around with thw cable until it drops in place.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Great find very simple if all the essentials are there. What I like about you is you never give up.

[@MegaDeansy]

Love his attitude, he never stopped smiling & laughing - he was having a ball !. Btw I know zilch/zero about cars but for being 70/80 years old that engine sounds great!

[@paulhedman7387]

Brent, that was fantastic. It brought me back to my youth when my buddies and I would drag things out of the woods or from behind barns to get them running. We didn't worry too much about the fancy stuff like clutches or brakes either. Thanks!

[@robertlemoi7919]

Fix it and give it to Ryder. He will probably smile as much as you, and what a project for both of you. God Bless.

[@G_RAThbun]

You definitely got my interest now

[@zahrinzainal2563]

Yes ..go for full restoration.. Ryder will love it for his project car 😁👍👍😁

[@ronpeterson5088]

i have always heard about old jeep guys selling or trading off jeeps just because replacing a clutch is so involved. so happy to see the joy you were having getting it running. fun ride thank you.

[@paveloleynikov4715]

We definetly need to see more of this beauty!

[@kevinboardman3060]

Good job my friend.

[@jackmehoff2961]

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

[@daveking7212]

a nice project for your boy

[@jjock3239]

The first vehicle I had the opportunity to drive , solo aged 12, 1955. Long story, but a great memory. I remember, not feeling the least bit scared, and the experience taught me that machines and I, were going to get along just fine.

[@frasermacdougall7610]

That was a fun video. A man with your talents could fix the jeep up in not too much time. It's a great toy to have.

[@GaryRoberts-jp2je]

I've worked on these old jeeps they're alot fun you can get parts from bumper to bumper would make a good video

[@luccharbonneau6135]

It’s a CJ2A: civil edition, the small shifter between the seat it’s to engage the PTO at the back diferencial!

[@benjamincresswell3713]

I had the exact same vehicle except I didn't have as many shifters. CJ2A 1947 vintage. ben

[@vicmabus1532]

You definitely should fix it!

[@wolfgangricky]

You Big Little Kid. I can still hear you giggling. Ty for taking us along & Prayers for the shop while you are gone

[@johnluciene1292]

The motor in that jeep is telling you to fix me up. a great little brother to the General.

[@emonk042]

I love this channel for its revivals! I'd say fix the clutch, patch the driver seat hole, put some seats in it and leave it as it is

[@eaglebill3738]

Funniest video on will it start yet! Yes, maybe Ryder can fix her up and replace the ATV😂, give him something bigger to break. Thanks for the videos and mixing it up all the time.

[@vic2265]

A great piece of military history. I would think a military restoration for all the vets out there in any country would be awesome! I loved the General build so this would be fitting.

[@TCW-hw6iw]

The first time I drove that style of Jeep was in 1966, 17 years old, in the Army at Shilo Manitoba. I couldn't get the grin off my face either!! You sitting on thaat wood is very similar to the feel of the original seats, harder than a Sergants heart. Loved it anyway and never passed up a chance to drive one. Great to see it under its own steam. Fix that clutch, and maybe a few of the holes and have at it. Maybe a real seat would be a good option. Loved this video, appealed to this old farts inner teenager.

[@johnashworth1914]

100% fix it 🙂 What a beautiful Willys and a piece of history that needs saving.

[@claudettedeschamps5096]

Good little project for the nephews to learn some mechanics and even fabrication.

[@marktheaardvark7208]

Man Brent, your drive around the field brought back memories of my youth, No, clutch, sloppy steering, questionable if any brakes, That was just a lot of fun, I was laughing the whole time, The only thing that would make it better is if you brought Pablo with you but I don’t think he’d of liked it, I get the feeling he only likes riding around in finished projects.

[@JaySea1069]

That unit is in your barn for a reason, SAVE IT! Pablo would totally dig this rig.

[@davidfleishman2275]

Great revival Brent. Old school stuff there. Hate to see it just go back to sitting for years.

[@rickmorrison1964]

Hi from Michigan I had a46 Willy’s it had trans problems I had to double clutch it to shift it. Fix it up to run around the place so fun will be had by all.

[@stevejanejamesjassteph5903]

Park it in a forrest for a few years & boom runs nicely. They do not makem like that anymore !! I would just do the basics to get it useable, you're nearly there..

[@docrinkergarage]

For the amount of joy that thing brought you and how well that motor runs its worth trying to get a working clutch in that thing along with a couple seats. Would be fun just the way it is without any real restoration work

[@Crullie]

Yess, Ryder on his quad and the Jeep would be fantastic. I mean same terrain right? As always Big thumbs Up 👍 👌

[@dwightmcintosh8511]

Love the Jeep, I’d love to see you restore it.

[@johnkranz4004]

It was Definitely worth the time to get it running and Also the Fun and Enjoyment See You Driving around in the Field Brent

[@daveooooo]

I love his laugh it made me very happy there's nothing like driving in an old jeep.

[@richardgabel33]

Think fix it and put on the road. Make it a give away project. Perfect swap a V-8, maybe turbos or not. New drive line, not that old junk. You have the skills and equipment to replace all the floor material and then weld up a lot of patch panels. This one could be nice. If you don’t use it for content then a couple questions...how much do you want for it and what state are you in ? That was entertaining.

[@jeep2003]

The drivetrain is the best part about it! Might as well start with a new body and start with everything new if you are going to do all that. An old jeep makes the best yard machine they are like a little tug boat.

[@dannyanderson972]

I had so much fun going through this with you. I was even laughing through a lot of it. And that's saying quite a bit for me . Good production thank you.

[@mackboss2189]

Fix it !! A little brother for the General.

[@SunkCostGarage]

Oh nice, a lefty CJ2A. Willys Jeeps are always fun to bring back. Neat to see that it doesn't have an oil filter, which was optional back in the day. Bring it back! It can do double duty around there as a tractor. That's what they were meant to do, after all.

[@GrandBB50]

Helps me remember the 53 willys wagon I had for a while. great fun!!! it was almost in the same condition.

[@canadianentertainment]

you should do a full restoration on it there isn't that many willy jeeps out there do a full restore content on it that would be cool as heck theses willy jeeps are super rare

[@davidpark7413]

It would be great to see you fix this historic jeep.

[@bufords]

champion plugs notorious for snapping in half. Any plug hole that's got some depth will collect water and debris. Mix water and champions and snap!

[@terryeustice5399]

It does run really good Brent. Poping cluch easier than taking transmission out. For sure. Thank you for sharing! 💯💕👊👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

There is just as much to start with as any other projects, who knows, could be worth it, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@rippasnortus]

A lot of history there, Brent . Bring it back to respectable condition and paint it to match the general. It would be a hoot to cruise all them back roads you are blessed with, in that "Critter". Greetings from Atlantic Canada.

[@snakebait5118]

Brent, restore it! You won't find too many oldies like that around! It's a classic! Once you do restore it, a camo coat of paint would make it awesome!

[@michaelg6686]

The best part is that is all open. easy to get to repairs.

[@eldonh67]

That was GREAT! Good to see you having fun.

[@robbieautrey3158]

Wow Brent i'm impressed that you even got that sucker running again!! Too bad that it has so much rust on it, might be some good practice for Ryder though. I hope you and Ester made it to Lonestar Roundup and are there now enjoying everything.

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

I have a 60 . I put a gm steering box with cross over steering .. what an improvement ! A 283 with a Saginaw 4 spd kit . 69 wagoner front backing plates and much larger brakes . 71 wagoner brakes out back . What an improvement.

[@jamesberg3106]

Welcome back. So sorry for your loss

[@markmckeachnie4484]

What a cool rig , that’s good for a Sunday drive to the lake

[@caseyspirit9385]

Love the old Willy’s. I have a 51 wagon 4x4 with a 300hp pace performance 350 hooked to a sm465, Dana 300 twin stick, ford nine inch in the rear and Dana 44 in the front. I did crossover power steering conversion as well and made it my daily driver. All my parts were new or newly rebuilt with all new parts, Transmission and transfer case were built by Novak conversions. It is a fun ride. Have had it in the ocean, at 14,000 feet elevation and as fast as 110 with some pedal still left….

[@paulpedersen6904]

I have a small rusted out 1980 Suzuki Jimni LJ80 jeep here... I put an old engine hoist in the back, and a trailer hitch on both ends... It is great for dragging stuff around the yard... Great for picking up engines with the stands still attached to store in rail boxes... That engine in your jeep just screams save me please.. Just make sure you put in cup holders and a radio ;) Great video as always... thanks :)

[@ulerhond]

That's a classic Willies! You should get it back on the road! :)

[@tomnaaf]

I absolutely love it! I could see some minimal metal work. Fuel, cooling, and brake system! Hope you guys are enjoying your trip down in the land of the somewhat free!

[@tarbogas66]

Had so much fun watching this video, love them Willys ! Thanks a lot Brent

[@americanidiot1088]

Best will it run vid on the internet! Genius!!

[@rafalbiczyk5625]

Fantastic ! Go for the restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great new project.

[@OwenFromOhio]

You can make anything run... Have the young man put a clutch in it and fix it up!

[@alforddavis3427]

That "it just worked!" laugh never gets old. 😀

[@kdogg82]

It actually kind of does get old

[@robsand8037]

I have a 51 M38. It is a great little machine and seems, for my purposes, tougher and far more practical than a side by side.

[@thercbarn5001]

Fix it and have fun! My personal favorite is a jeep rod.

[@badbadgerz]

It's always a hoot watching you get these things running and driving after so many years. It looked like so much fun out in the field 😅

[@nonsmokingsage]

It’s alive😁

[@dirkanderson2944]

Fix it up , lovely to hear your laughter. Absolutely brilliant , cheers 🍻

[@burtonr]

That's a cool old Jeep! Looks like a lot of fun to putz around in. Fixing it up just enough to be used around the yard would be cool to see. It might make for a nice car pusher/mover!

[@jimrky6062]

Saw this up on the lift the other day. Going to watch on the big screen. Hope you and esther are having fun in TX! 😎

[@mickhaight4159]

On the jeep I if anyone can fix it it’s you glad to to see are working on something other than the hot rod take a break on that one then go back to it later you are the best at what you do

[@KevinHodgson432]

Cool jeep

[@ronbunker5778]

That runs crazy good! It's hard to keep these old engines down!

[@springwill]

1-You’ve got on your American Eagle shirt. Nothing more American than jeeps. 2. Parts are available, makeable, fixable, affordable and simple. 3. This is my first ever comment, and you owe me a Jeep build for not bugging you all these years of watching. Ha ha.

[@jjtt7408]

THE FUN YOU HAD RIDING AROUND IN THAT FIELD WAS WORTH THE WORK YOU PUT INTO IT , ENJOY / GOOD LUCK

[@disneydorks6396]

Restore!!!! This is too cool to give up. I had a 1947 CJ-2A with that same color from the factory. I wish I never sold it!!!!! Mine came with a factory heater and the only thing I did to modify it was install a Warn Overdrive. Made it easier to drive on the freeway.

[@bspoonts7747]

I had a 49 Willys pickup that I learned to do 2 things with: How to drive, and how to mechanic. It had a cut down milatry canvas cover for the back along with fold up back seats for the bed. Everybody in town knew that jeep. I hauled kids all over the place with it. Wish I still had it. The cast iron block and head was basically bullet proof. If would do 55 mph down hil with a tail wind. It was a lot of fun.

[@larrys5198]

Needs to be restored!!