Part 1! 1946 CJ-2a Willys Jeep! Jamie Is Getting Her Wish For A Jeep Build And Restoration 😎😎

[@fullcustomIan]

Hi everyone! We will be chatting with you all today at the premier! Jamie is super excited about this build! 😎

[@trevorclements1541]

Just Enough Essential Parts

[@shanewhite4227]

Hey Ian and Jamie hope you guys are feeling better sent a present for Jamie hope you got it thanks for the update and great videos keep up the great work 👍

[@MichaelKCooper]

The chassis is most likely an M38A1 with it's solid mounted spring hanger at the bumper mount and the shackles at the rear. The machine gun pedestal mount on the rear crossmember by the upper shock bolts confirms this. That firewall mount brake booster sitting on it was someone's attempt to change to swinging pedals with the Toyota conversion. The T90A1 casting is the correct transmission for the A1. It still has the drive flanges on the front axle. The longer of the 2 side shifters is 2 wheel/4 wheel and the shorter is high/low. Factory axle gearing should be 5.38:1

[@-oiiio-3993]

Correct, correct, and corect.

[@rustymohr6652]

​@@-oiiio-3993Hmmm, idk. I think this guy might just be blowing smoke 😂 lol j/k 😅

[@chrisbader8205]

It is, 54-55. The original tub had 45 degree fender seems.

[@mikewilson2473]

The frame is definitely from an M38A1. The T90 is the original transmission but yours has been modified for the Toyota engine. The skid plate is original. The splines on your T90 are not original for Jeep T90. I have been working on Jeeps for 45 plus years.

[@fgpriceinc]

I'm pretty sure it's actually a '53 . In '54 the front x member had a center mount for the grille. "53 had a hinged grille and did not have the mount in the center and neither does this frame. @@chrisbader8205

[@gregorysuddeth581]

This has been one of the most entertaining episodes so far. Seeing Jamie turn wrenches is pretty awesome. I hope she does a lot of the work on HER jeep because she has a great teacher.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! It was a fun one to make! More to come!

[@LaraAndersonOfficial]

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[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you Lara!

[@kolbyhuseman9635]

I love Jamie’s question, I feel like I know a decent amount but not as much as Ian so her questions are helpful and makes it almost where Ian has to narrate what’s going on.

[@DH-bw2rx]

Ian, you won the wife lottery! Jamie is great and watching you two work together is 👍

[@DanielSilva-ws5cq]

What a joy to watch Jamie in this video. An a pleasure to see Ian explain to his bride how it works! A fun video to watch. Thanks

[@edwardreidt1230]

I am so glad to see your wife in the video and not just behind the camera

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Found this on the net.. The Borg-Warner T-90 is a three-speed manual gearbox manufactured by Borg-Warner. It was used in most Willys and Kaiser-Jeep models from 1945 to 1971, as well as a number of International Harvester models. It is an improved version of the T-84 used in WWII Willys MB and Ford GPW military Jeeps

[@-oiiio-3993]

Correct.

[@insAneTunA]

I found that as well 👍

[@carrieanddavecoldwell-fras348]

Hello Ian and Jamie, just noticed Ian, you just told Jamie that to loosen a bolt on the Jeep's transmission bell housing, the socket handle must be turned to the left. I am a retired dyslexic shop teacher and I realized, lefty loosy only works if the socket handle is pointed upwards; if the handle is facing downwards turning it to the left will tighten the bolt. This has always confused me. Only took 6 decades for this to be clear thanks to your show😁 never too old to learn something new. Cheers from Vancouver Island Canada.

[@MoparJeff]

Jamie & Ian’s flat fender jeep journey begins Now! Buckle up for a full custom ride everyone 🛸🛸🛸🚀🚀👍👍

[@fullcustomIan]

That's the plan!

[@57WillysCJ]

Patrick Foster wrote a pretty good book covering 1940 - 2003. I have it and another from back when there was a Krause publications. You can find early commercials for the post war era on KZbin. The post were marketed towards agriculture and sometimes known as the Agri Jeep. From there it went to utility, ranch and oil field work. The attachments made for it are as facinating as the Jeep itself.

[@JohnnyJalopyArt]

jeeps rule! so excited to see what you guys do! You save a great piece of history!!

[@65cj55]

We need a rendering for the Workshop Wall Johnny..

[@fullcustomIan]

We agree!

[@johnkranz4004]

Getting very interesting Ian and Jamie

[@dktex]

I agree with Jamie, jeeps are special.

[@65cj55]

Iconic .

[@johnt.848]

Leave the chassis the length it is, the body needs to move forward an inch or so to center the rear wheel in the arch, and the longer chassis will improve handling.

[@dougriggs337]

Jamie you should do some wrench turning and let ian film more

[@fullcustomIan]

That is the plan!

[@SirWilliamHorne]

Jamie I’m so happy for you to have a project for you! Ian is the man to fix it up for you! I’m hopeful that we get some helpful insight on the process! Also thanks for the Ian-Jamie fix that I appreciate and look forward too!I had to add Ian you are so cool educating Jamie on what you both are finding!

[@The.Real.Timmii]

can't wait!😎

[@markzekauskas3615]

I worked in Public Television for 18 years. Jamie's title should be like mine when I left: Producer Director Videographer Editor Sound Makeup Audio Driver Grqphics Lighting Jib operator Mechanic Leason and Mediator. It ain't easy.

[@insAneTunA]

Plenty videos about the transmission. Repair kits for that transmission are also still available. Looking forward to see what's next with the JEEP project.

[@terryosz8458]

Awesome new project just for Jamie thanks for sharing

[@johnglasgow4176]

Let the good times roll riding in a jeep

[@65cj55]

Kidney Belt optional.

[@roberthenderson6905]

Looking forward to this project and it's outcome ,

[@JoseMartinez-tc9pr]

So happy Jamie is getting her dream vehicle. I loved having my Jeep. You should make it a medic Jeep since you're a nurse.

[@fullcustomIan]

That’s a cool idea

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.🛸👽👍

[@jeffricher-qy4bq]

L👀king forward to this build can't go wrong with a jeep ✌

[@scottj4476]

I love your willingness to learn and get involved!! You rock Jamie!! !00 % invested in the history to stave off the naysayers!

[@kelvynbettridge]

It’s called a willysness to learn

[@65cj55]

@@kelvynbettridge I see what you did there..very clever.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! It will help pass the long cold winter months and give me something to look forward to driving when it warms up!

[@honestpat7789]

A rockabilly or beatnik theme would suit this jeep 👌

[@GCZGarage]

You two are Great !

[@roymazac2532]

This one be fun to follow. Thanks for sharing.

[@ratrod6161]

Awesome Jamie happy to see you wrenching on the jeep

[@scottcarver5622]

She finally got to use the wobbly! I love her!

[@-oiiio-3993]

My wobbly hasn't been used for a while.

[@markphillhips143]

Good job guys this is one of the interesting videos where both you Ian & Jamie are involved in the disassembling of Jamie's Willys Jeep. Well done

[@donavonbaker5172]

❤ im late. Jamie gitting her hands dirty 👍👍👍👍👍 you go girl

[@MLFranklin]

Sweet Jeep!

[@mamaleighcase1569]

You 2 are amazing!!!! I remember Toyota had a bellhousing that bolts up to the Small block Chevy for the Land Cruiser. But the builder got creative with this one. Jamie your Willys is beautiful!!! Ian you're a doll....I Love You 2 together. Aloha from Hawai'i, Mama Leigh ❤❤❤

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@andrewjackofalltrades]

So good to see you both working together on this awesome piece of history. Can’t wait to see the finished product

[@fullcustomIan]

Us too!

[@andrewjackofalltrades]

@@fullcustomIan I’ve always wanted a Willys Jeep. Jamie is a very lucky lady

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@andrewjackofalltrades Buy one!

[@kennyphillips8603]

Interesting! Very very interesting

[@bivbiv5757]

Love the creative wrenching and will be cheering you all from the other side of the desert❤️🖖🏻👽🌵🛸🏜

[@fullcustomIan]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dave-uf8ir]

Input shaft looks like Toyota also I believe jeep input was course spline ?? Cheers 🥂 guys

[@renash1815]

I love flat fender jeeps! Only Ian can make it stand out! Both you two have fun!

[@fullcustomIan]

Us too!

[@jimcobb9547]

I’ve had multiple Willy’s jeeps. A popular motor swap for those is the older Buick v6. They have a 225 oddfire and a 231 and they are both great motors. My current Willy’s is a 1947 and I love it and will never get rid of it

[@fullcustomIan]

We are excited! Jamie feels the same way, it will probably stay with her until the end

[@warriorhms1913]

This is exciting every man loves the Jeep

[@-oiiio-3993]

I like my Willys, as well.

[@roywhitman7109]

I'm thinking, your Jeep items will all be SAE nuts & bolts while the Toyota stuff will be metric. That would give you your answers as to what was an add on & what was originally Jeep. Kinda funny, too. You have an American vehicle, born from WWII with a Japanese engine!!🤔 I feel someone had a sense of humor while building this back in the day! Glad to see Jamie going to school on this one! Have fun!!😂😂

[@shanewright6958]

Another good one 👍👍

[@davidkincannon2286]

Now that I watched the full episode. Full custom everything. She deserves it.

[@jimsmith-fh1jx]

You can't go wrong with a willy's jeep

[@kevinhall2266]

Super cool project and a simple platform to use for a little knuckle busting hands on learning.

[@fullcustomIan]

That’s what we were thinking, Jamie isn’t ready to weld and the grinder is a no go for her, so this is a great starting point 😎

[@HiramDiaz-uu1fs]

The master at work.

[@TX-biker]

To see Ian shocked and impressed at the transmission Frankenstein is fun to see🤠🙃. It’s hard to impress a builder with his experience

[@stevetravels6160]

Thank you for sharing your time. :)

[@cooyoncustoms9860]

Jamie's Jeep Trick! Thats a Wonka Willys! Great episode guys

[@sandysmith-uw9yy]

I am very proud of you!!!❤️

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you mommy ♥️ ~ Jamie

[@glamiskid50]

That’s a trip somebody got very creative. That’s hot rodding I think it’s so cool that Jamie wants to learn Ian’s being very patient right on brother.

[@dougbowen4685]

It’s great seeing Jaymie’s enthusiasm for learning- both the researching and getting involved in some wrenching. It’s refreshing (and sorta unusual) to hear Ian’s admission that he just doesn’t know that much about Yodas and Jeeps. I fell in love with Jeeps watching “Rat Patrol” on TV when I was a kid. Got out of them when family outgrew it. Got my eyes open for a 5 or a 7 now that we’re retired. Keep up the great videos!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! We appreciate you!

[@scottiniowa1]

Thank you for an awesome episode! All the coolness of the old show without all the BS !

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@xozindustries7451]

I love those Jeeps, I want one with a VW TDI and fully independent suspension

[@davelawrence6777]

I'm sure you've heard this a million times by now given that I've only discovered your channel how thrilled I am with it discovery. The interplay between you two is exactly what any couple would aspire too. Un manly like to say but hey I'm strong loving it

[@MorleyRigged]

Jamie's totally got this 👍

[@jkruegs9568]

Huge fan of FCG, incredibly cool you are now doing this you tube channel together. May the super madness never end!!

[@fullcustomIan]

That's the plan!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Great video and I learned something new today CJ means Civilian Jeep. I would leave the body in the color and shape it is in and make sure it runs and drives safely.

[@eziotaddeo1726]

Jaimee, gold, well done, what a project love these jeeps, go guys, beaut stuff

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Thanks Ian and Jamie for another great video. It always makes my day seeing Jamie’s beautiful smile and hearing her pleasant laughter😊 The Jeep is perfect for you out there in the desert Jamie.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@larrynickels-dv7rf]

Hi Ian & Jamie. I wish I could come and help you put a roof on your shop apron. It would give you so much more room out of the weather.

[@michaelhoward-rh9mv]

This Jeep build is starting out pretty darned interesting and puzzling at the same time! Looking forward to the final results.

[@fullcustomIan]

We are too!

[@davidohler5611]

You are 2 lucky ducks - flat fenders are not easy to come by. My Willy’s had terrible front steering - used a dampener to stay in the lane- just an fyi. Tranni was great had straight 4 original - converted from 24 to 12 volt - your call. Thanks for sharing this adventure 👍👍

[@-oiiio-3993]

Steering and brakes were not 'strong suits' of early Jeeps. Flatfender Jeeps aren't as scarce as you'd think. Buy one and you'll find that they seek each other out like stray dogs.

[@ddyodaman5515]

Ahh the good old General Purpose vehicle. Or Jeep🙂

[@johnm.withersiv4352]

Digging watching Jamie jump in and work on her project to learn. That's the best way to learn. I love this channel, and Full Custom Garage, and I also enjoy the KZbin channel Paper to Pavement which also tells stories about the builds they create.

[@fullcustomIan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@glennwoods2462]

It's looking better already..... Fair bit of learning to go, for Jamie... best wishes...🤙🙂✅🙏👽🛸👽🇳🇿

[@Dabaspony]

Keep the projects coming. Love to see them all Ian you’re not too bad on the camera either nice job Jamie you single-handedly pulled the motor out of that Jeep. 🤭

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!! 😂😊

[@chrisbader8205]

Nice job in front of the camera Jamie and the research:)

[@mikeoriley9379]

I didn’t catch what happened to the dog I really enjoy the interaction with you too and the dog

[@stevennapodano4289]

That Jeep should be a cool project 👍

[@richsmith6952]

Fun times. I’m enjoying the journey! ❤️😎

[@kelvynbettridge]

Jeep love… nice

[@jokerace72]

Congrats, Jamie! Great to see a new cool project for you to get into. I agree...sometimes the history and research is almost as fun as the project itself. It's also cool that Ian gets to help you along with the journey and get jnvolved with something he's never really work on before too. You should call her Jeep Louise! (I heard you say Geez Louise when you were cranking on that bolt and it popped into my head). Looking forward to seeing how your new baby progresses! -Jeff

[@fullcustomIan]

Yes! Thank you!

[@briansouthworth737]

Yep, you nailed it

[@DonnaPowers-e7r]

Very cool to learn so many interesting facts about Jeeps! Love & enjoy watching Full Custom, you, Jaimie & the inspectors!

[@derekwalters6132]

Welcome to the world of “How the hell did the grease get that far under my nails” Jamie, as Ian said it’s fun now but at the end of the build you may find not so much, but that’s ok I give you full marks for getting in there and turning wrenches on your project. And grabbing the rolling stool some may say that’s cheating, for a guy with bad knees I fully applaud your resourcefulness. Hey it’s going to be a long build in doing it right so you may as well be comfortable while working away. Like how you’re thinking of staying within the two factory colours. I’d go with the tan khaki myself but you might wanna go olive depending on how much sand you have out at the ranch. Don’t wanna lose it in the background, and stupid wind breaking the glass in the windshield of the Jeep and making a mess out of that pristine Chevy, I know Ian’s a master at taking things apart and putting it all back together Humpty Dumpty style but man that car was some beautiful. Anyway best of luck with the build

[@howardnielsen6220]

Our dad owned a CJ it was our family car and his tractor to get in to the avocado groves the start of Nielsen Tree Service in Spring Valley California in 1948

[@bigbill709]

Jeeps definitely have a cult like following.

[@janingham1823]

You guys are so cute together. Go Jaime!! Going to enjoy this build. My recently departed husband watched Ian all the time. Spoke of his builds often.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! I’m so sorry for your loss! I hope you find some comfort in “hanging” with us 🙏🏼♥️ ~ Jamie

[@jeffstephens7958]

Can't wait to see your jeep done good job Jamie on taking the engine out

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Awesome jeep...this is gonna be a cool and fun build 😎

[@davidmanhire5532]

This is a great digression, I'm seeing "happy wife, happy life" and it's always a bonus to share common passions in a relationship 😉 looking forward to watching team Roussel projects!

[@fullcustomIan]

Absolutely!

[@michaelraine4665]

Well, I think it's great for you both to share the build together . Following with interest to see the result. Cheers Michael.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thanks 👍

[@markrobertson9015]

That's cool you guys exspecialy Jamie wanting to work on her jeep together. Building cars is not just for men there are many talented women in the industry get Chilton manual and read it for the mechanical side . Take care guys happy building.

[@Krazydrew1]

Found you! And loving the Jeep so far so good! listen up Ian she will take good care of ya on this one! #JAIMIEJEEP

[@fullcustomIan]

Welcome to our community!

[@shloopter30]

Cool build and great "journey."

[@bscoffeeandwelding7236]

JEEP=just everyone else's parts. Nice to see the surrounding countryside.

[@beersngearz781]

I spent alot of my free time watching bad Chad but you guys are so much easier to watch 😅 love the mellow vibes I haven't seen one temper tantrum from your channel.. glad I made the change 👍 toilet time is soo much more enjoyable!! Keep up the great work 👏

[@65cj55]

He has always been a humble Guy, i really enjoy his Shows and Work, now we have Jamie as a bonus.

[@fullcustomIan]

😂😂😂 We save those for off camera…but we really try to keep it light and fun for our own sanity

[@beersngearz781]

@fullcustomIan the professionalism shows. I'm just a dude that likes cars. My dad restores cars for a living and I'm a full time auto detailer so for what it's worth your noticed by this guy 👍 Dad and I both watched your show on TV but I switched to your KZbin channel because it's more Authentic

[@kevinlucas8437]

This looks to be another awesome build, and to see Jamie's vision with Ian's Frankenstein method in collaboration.

[@MichaelJayCurtis]

Great to see you two wrenching together ❤

[@fullcustomIan]

Us too!

[@SamBorrello-os3vx]

I restored a 1967 CJ 30 years ago. There so simple a fun to work on. Trans and transfer case long original.

[@gordondowd5189]

This has my attention! Can't wait. I love the couples project.

[@Kahuna54]

It would be so cool if one of the guys who modified this Jeep were still around to talk to.

[@65cj55]

Imagine that, or someone who knew of it.

[@donavonbaker5172]

❤👍👍👍👍👍 great cam wrk joani. Jeep gona be fun 😀🙃

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx

[@robertbriggs1968]

The more you turn wrenches the more you will learn and the feeling you get knowing you helped or made that 🎉🎉🎉🎉 keep turning the wrenches Jamie

[@fullcustomIan]

That's the plan!

[@PaulDunen]

good as new you nailed it jamie. your man is an artist