Can This 1947 Jeep Willys Be Brought Back To Life?

Reviving an Abandoned 1947 Jeep Willys! Will it run and drive again??
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[@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.

[@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.

[@100badmalo]

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

[@vikingfather1]

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

[@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.

[@rcharles6123]

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

[@eddiehaskell5578]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ShilohShepheard]

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. 👍

[@terrencebuller7676]

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

[@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.

[@PaulJFleischer]

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

[@johndonahue7735]

Great new project thank you

[@G_RAThbun]

You definitely got my interest now

[@OwenFromOhio]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheCrackerBox]

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

[@johnluciene1292]

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

[@claudettedeschamps5096]

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

[@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

[@blackbuttecruizr]

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

[@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.

[@alforddavis3427]

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

[@kdogg82]

It actually kind of does get old

[@Crullie]

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

[@mackboss2189]

Fix it !! A little brother for the General.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidpark7413]

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

[@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.

[@ulerhond]

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

[@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

[@JayCee-yy6oc]

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

[@kevinboardman3060]

Good job my friend.

[@wolfgangricky]

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

[@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!

[@daveooooo]

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

[@vicmabus1532]

You definitely should fix it!

[@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.

[@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!

[@daveking7212]

a nice project for your boy

[@jackmehoff2961]

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

[@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

[@paveloleynikov4715]

We definetly need to see more of this beauty!

[@zahrinzainal2563]

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

[@davidfleishman2275]

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

[@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!

[@billcar741]

I have had plugs break in aluminum motorcycle heads before, but never a automobile.

[@georgesimeone6292]

I think You should definitely fix it up there's not many of them left

[@dennisthurston727]

Hey a "weight reduction " Jeep is better than no Jeep 😂 I'm loving the Jeeo video

[@billjohnson8794]

That can be your next project. Wouldn’t take too much to make that a fun driver

[@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

[@clstjam4321]

Brent, you gotta make that think whole again! It's an awesome piece of history that deserves to be brought back to life. Think of it as a grown up version of a side by side, but with a hell of a lot more style.

[@catskill49murphy27]

Appears to have been converted from a 6v generator to a 12v alternator at one time.

[@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!

[@stephenmacintosh8306]

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.

[@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

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great video Brent. Thanks for sharing. Everybody loves a Jeep.

[@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.

[@dwightmcintosh8511]

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

[@shawnlowell4522]

Look like an entertaining ride, lol another good one 👍

[@nonsmokingsage5585]

It’s alive😁

[@craigoliver4526]

Brent You can make anything run ! I always enjoy "will it run " That Motor was stuck , That was Fun !:)

[@KevinHodgson432]

Cool jeep

[@markmckeachnie4484]

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

[@dayslife]

Brent = perseverance= vroom, vroom 🤣🤣🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@jjtt7408]

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

[@Richard56er]

That could be a nice little project for a young apprentice.

[@kirkoglesby6175]

No clutch, no floor,no problem! Brent that willys will run forever. I seen one slammed with a drop beam out front.

[@larrys5198]

Needs to be restored!!

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great new project.

[@user-ot7ec4uc3g]

Now that would be a fantastic project for Ryder, and maybe his ride to school when fixed completely. Stay with the original running gear, worth more when original.

[@UKDrew]

Awesome as Always Ooh I had a Toy one of these, i think it was just as rusty.. :)

[@51ubetcha]

Just like a kid driving his first go-kart. I love it!!😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@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.

[@davidhatch2558]

Now that is running. Future project to repair the major holes

[@karelhavelaar4284]

Bring Willy a life

[@thercbarn5001]

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

[@tarbogas66]

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

[@kenanger6877]

Looks like you were having a blast on it! Would like to see you dig into the clutch. Might be a bunch of debris jamming it up. Great video!

[@dayslife]

WOW ! that was some incredible multitask acrobacy there Brent, sitting on the floor, driving through mud, front camera , rear camera and on top of it flying a drone 👍🏼🤣

[@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!

[@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

[@sstvega]

ATF & acetone good freeing agent

[@eldonh67]

That was GREAT! Good to see you having fun.

[@gepettoe]

Great video. Yes do more work on the jeep. Thank you for the break on all the body work fabrication. You were like a kid on a carnival ride. 😂

[@Mandy-yq9qb]

Brent, love the channel! Gotta say my husband and I have almost exclusively owned Ford's over the years and can count on one hand with left over fingers how many times I've had a spark plug seize and break like that. No bueno 😂

[@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! 😎

[@RandyH-qf3dc]

That jeep is a smile a minute. Weld some floors in it, fix the clutch and brakes and keep on smiling.

[@MowerJunkie]

I love the old flatheads, I hope we see more of that old Jeep.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Super progress thanks Brent enjoyed this , thanks for sharing,

[@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.