This Willys Jeep Has Always Been Out In The Open

[@ianlai7964]

That old-school projector playing the Jeep footage was a nice touch

[@Trollsky]

Very touching... These moments when a toddler is trying to get into the jeep, you listening to the mature man and realize it is the same person. I think this episod is the deepest one on this channel. I almost cried when he said he is alone.

[@daviemaclean61]

I'm a Land Rover nut, but this is one of the coolest holiday/camping set ups I've ever seen. Bravo sir.

[@jfazzuoli3813]

A rolling reminder of how we need to make America great again. Look at all the American manufactured brilliance. The trailer, the Jeep, the coffee pot, the folding table....

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Wow, the inclusion of his home movies towards the end really caps off a magnificent overall piece. Great work Petrolicious.

[@ScoopzyDaizy]

Pretty sad to see he has no family to pass this on to. I enjoyed this video very much, more so than any of the latest uploads on this channel, as it really tells the story of a man's life. I admire you sir, your respect for your parents and childhood is a true inspiration :)

[@shahnawazrind4360]

Every time you see one of these it's like seeing a long lost friend from primary school. It's an incredible feeling.

[@Casey_J96]

One of the best stories in a while.

[@andyk3950]

+CJSchecter96 @CJSchecter96...I couldn't agree more. Although not the first chronicle of an off road vehicle, by far one of the coolest stories shared on this channel.

[@Ennamotorsports]

Who in Gods name would dislike this video? This is a Hollywood level masterpiece that touches the adventure in all of us. Bravo to the photographers, bravo to the editors, and bravo to Larry Shank for continuing the lost art of true adventure.

[@iea96]

Wow this video is a work of art

[@dan75dy]

+Emre Akcan Agreed. A beautiful piece of film.

[@hansrussell8888]

I don't like it when older people view every young person as someone who only wants to be inside watching tv and playing video games. I'm 15, and of course I enjoy those things, but I wish I grew up like this guy did. I love being outside, enjoying nature, and I appreciate older things and the way life used to be. Maybe I was just born in the wrong time, but I'd so much rather be growing up back in the 50s and 60s where you didn't have to lock your doors, you could ride your bike everywhere, when nature wasn't being destroyed, and people actually cared about other people. I think it's neat how safety wasn't such a concern, young people weren't so sheltered, and kids could just learn through experience. Of course, any time has its problems, but life just seems like it was better back then. I feel the same way about many things that this man was talking about, but I think if I met him he would just put me off as stupid teenager who only cares about electronics and instant gratification. It's too bad people are stereotyped, and it's too bad my generation is the way it is.

[@hansrussell8888]

+Ariel Lezen I'm not trying to find favor with older people, that's just honestly how I feel. I don't need anyone to like me lol

[@hansrussell8888]

+Ariel Lezen also, I don't "wear my preferences like a fashion accessory." if I did, I would constantly be telling people that. I don't do that, I was only commenting on a KZbin video.

[@MBJaguar1007]

+Hans Russell but the elder generation was made this world like it is today! our generation isn´t guilty at all

[@hansrussell8888]

+Michael Byron I guess what I have to say is, it is important to appreciate aspects of older generations. You make a good point, that generation also did a lot to screw up the world.

[@MBJaguar1007]

our luck is, we can pick the best out the past and combine it with the today

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

I keep coming back to this story because it is the best thing Ive ever seen on a screen !...Pity the story doesn't go for an hour or so !

[@TrailRecon]

Awesome Jeep that will last many lifetimes! Great Video!

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Makes you wish you had a flat fender Willys, CJ-7, CJ-8 Scrambler or even a TJ huh Brad? Young people today think that off roading didn't begin until 2007 with the first 4 dr Wrangler. Which to me is tragic. I hope all the 4 dr folks see this video to know what a Jeep truly is. O|||||||O 🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇸 '41 - '06

[@alexf80m32]

This video is why i love this channel.

[@blackjacket_]

I was not interested in this video when it came out because I was like ... nah ... offroading and not a fast sports car legend or any kind of racing spirit included so .... you get the idea. After couple of days I decided to watch it and. Holy Molly ! This may be one of the best Petrolicious videos and seriously one of the best YT stories/videos ever. I just realized that even something what seems so boring to me, can make me so happy if it is done great. And this is just The Masterpiece !

[@AimForTheBushes908]

+nonickname100 Yes very beautiful story too, the eye candy was the cherry on top.

[@Bryan9415]

I have the same problem. But I never regret watching them

[@angelinalif]

+nonickname100 Every time I see a video for a car where I am not immediately interested, I force myself to check it out anyways. And there hasn't been a time on Petrolicious that I ever regretted it... they manage to make put any car in a fascinating and beautiful light.

[@jamesboaz4787]

nonickname100 perspective time gives us it does. "made up Yoda quote"

[@aghauler1964]

whenever I miss my Dad I watch this over and over. thank you!

[@chrisrankin435]

Hands down the best video I have ever watched thanks to you and your dad awesome...

[@laytonhaese7888]

really cool ... my experience was with my dad and one of his bosses survey Willy's jeep wagoneers '47, '55 '57, '59 or '62 whichever the owner let him take home for the night or weekend. Later a '59 Plymouth Suburban station wagon and a tent. that was in the desert of So Calif before any freeways. I think back now at the number of places they went in the old cars and no 4WD... very rarely got stuck. Once my dad got stuck in a flood in one of the jeeps and he had to look at the instructions to figure how to put it in 4 WD... It answered a lot of questions for me like how you see so many old cars up remote canyons at gold mines and such... people ask how did they get that up here... they knew how to drive! Love your video thanks for the memories! about 10 or so years ago I had a '45 Willys MB with a 283 V8 in it and a ' 64 Nissan Patrol Great vehicles... would go up the side of a brick wall, figuratively speaking! Had to get rid of them in the 08-09 financial fiasco .. I miss those wheelers!

[@awahlster]

Easiest way to say what I think about this video is I have an 8x10 color print of the dash of this CJ-3B on my planning board for my 48 CJ-2A project as part of my inspiration. I grew up with the CJ-2A my dad bought as a broken down farm jeep in 1962. He fixed it all up and then a couple years later he and 9 other guys formed the Salem Jeep Club. And we went on all kinds of adventures with the club and with just the family. Dad even joined the Sheriffs reserve and did search and rescue with the Jeep. I totally get everything you say about your dad and his jeep. I have about another year of work before mine is back on the road. Sure would be fun to run into you up some dirt road somewhere someday.

[@marts500]

when he fired up the projector that's when I got a lump in my throat..

[@okniceguy]

me too!

[@colemancalgary5260]

Did you swallow something?

[@USPhotoRecon]

+Coleman Calgary baby batter

[@1598hi]

I have a similar story with my 1999 Jeep Xj. 300,000 Miles and counting. As a child it took me so many places. Its been mine for years now. This Jeep's story reminded me so much of the story mine has to offer. This is a wonderful video. Thank you for making it.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Wow oh Wow this is the best story I have ever seen , YOU sir have the best life with all those memories and still have your Fathers Willy's and trailer boat, and vintage outboard this is what it's all about ...all the money in the world cannot buy this ...it is just perfect ....The turning spot light and the evaporative air con was the highlight ...Thank you for these kind of stories !

[@Cosper79]

One of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@djhero0071]

This is by far the most beautiful,amazing,artful car channel I have ever had the incredible pleasure of knowing. Every single one of your videos are just spot on,A1,poetic works of art. I want to say thank you Petrolicious team for every single video and story you guys shine to light with your videos. Thank you so much.

[@audioisgood]

Not all of them. They made a really lousy one about this dullard and his busted SAAB 900 once. Apart from that they are all brilliant.

[@TheReelUnwind]

This was so awesome. At 4 years old my grandfather plopped me in to his cj5. I couldn't even see over the dash board. My mother was so concerned that I was not safe but my grandfather brushed it off and said "He's fine." Many times he took me across rivers and through trails to hidden rock slides and I'd ask if water was supposed to be coming though the doors and up to my knees. He would just smile and say "Dont worry about it. It's ok." Today it still runs (a little rougher than before) and drives, but needs to be restored. Rust has penetrated the rear panels and tiny spots on the floor. I have been bugging my uncle for a year now and it seems he is interested in finally letting me bring it back to original condition. Hopefully someday I will Hold onto it and adventure just like this.

[@bertroost1675]

What a prefect setup. Who needs anything else?

[@DPH1LLY]

Absolutely fantastic. Probably my favorite video yet being a Jeep enthusiast. Please keep doing the vintage 4x4's!

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Absolutely and a IH Scout story would be nice !

[@Xyzabc998]

Another excellent video. How the rest of us like to remember America.

[@blakslee720]

This channel should seriously have its own TV program. every one of these videos is so much better than a lot of the shows on there

[@MitchDenham]

When this episode popped up in my subscription list, I didn't think it would be interesting; it's just a Willy's afterall. I was wrong, this guy shared his family story with the Jeep very well, and I genuinely found it interesting. Brilliant video.

[@francisgilbert5853]

This video literally gave me goosebumps. I am in the process of restoring a 1950 Willys overland wagon. I also bought and am restoring a 1946 Kit tear drop camper, the same as that camper, to pair with my wagon. I plan to paint them the same color scheme. I think all Willys lovers have the same mentality. We yearn for days long gone. I can only hope this setup goes to someone who appreciates it as much as we all do.

[@TheoldSouth]

This has to b one of the best videos you've done to date. Truly an incredible story. I hope his Jeep goes to someone who will respect it and take care of it like he has.

[@barnold84]

I agree! My favorite along with the FJ.

[@Liazon098]

I must change my life to reflect this. This brought me to tears. Beautiful work.

[@charleshu5752]

This video almost made me cry

[@matejsommer72]

+Charles Hu hate to admit that but I actually had tears in my eyes

[@AimForTheBushes908]

+Charles Hu Me too, had me in tears.

[@cheesememe4986]

I'm not crying it's just brake cleaner in my eyes

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Beautiful classic rig and trailer. What a great story and a great story teller!

[@bleedinblue5675]

Larry Shank you are a diamond in the rough my friend and I absolutely appreciated and applaud you sharing the adventures of you and your fathers Jeep. All the luck to you in finding and placing this much cherished jewel in the very appreciative hands of the next caretaker!

[@powderriver2424]

I was born in 69, the old man bought a 55 CJ5 hard top (I believe the top was after market, I could be wrong) the four cylinder motor had a cracked block so he bought a wrecked 68 impala it had a 283 in it so he swapped the engine and installed the cooling system power brakes and power steering. He installed 31x10.5 Dick Cepek tires that was the hunting rig we used for 2 decades until he sold it to a Jeep club president who was so taken aback but the super clean conversion that upon restoration he never touched the running gear. I just wish he never sold it.

[@philmebeer5660]

Petrolicious you have out done yourself with this video! What a great jeep and camper. After that video it was like a flash and awoke some long dormant memories of my grandfather, his beloved VW Combi utility and his obsession with white water fishing. Miss it.

[@neileomcneilious9882]

The way these videos are presented is really something special. Emotion, purpose, meaning, and fantastic cinematography really transports you into the lives of these people and their passion.

[@chriswatson7488]

It's not a museum that should have it, but a sympathetic adventurer. Someone who will love and cherish it, but also use it to get away from the hectic modern World, and back to a time of simplicity and basic needs, an ideal time really.

[@KevinButler35]

+Chris Watson I agree, he needs to find a family who can promise him they will keep it and do the same thing his dad did. Thats where that jeep belongs.

[@Chriostopherbergs]

Sir, today some would say, turn off or assimilate. My Jeep 97, has 230,00 miles. It's now a second vehicle; however some vehicles are worth keeping on the road. An Oregon Jeep in WI. Peace

[@minimalistgecko4867]

What a beautiful video. Growing up where I did in Indiana, my family had experiences like this, but I didn’t as much, and tried to experience it as much as I could on my own terms, but plan on getting back to the outdoors. There’s got to be some quiet out there somewhere...

[@australianmade2659]

Every few weeks I come back to this video. I think about my dad and a vehicle like this which carries life's stories on even after we are gone. I don't have my dads vehicle. It was a British racing green fx Holden. But I get this. Thanks. From Australia

[@greg1268]

I come back to this every few weeks as well. It is truly art. The sounds, the imagery, the quality of Mr. Shanks voice, all work very well together.

[@77AbleArcher]

This is far and away, my favorite episode of Petrolicious. Sad and beautiful in many ways. What a great episode and personal story. My dream is to build up my 64' CJ6, and offroad trailer to pass onto my daughter. Sad he does not have someone to pass it on to.

[@terrykowalsky1564]

I love exploring Jeep's roots... this is not only great Jeep story but a slice of Americana. Very well done. I have a 2016 Unlimited Hard Rock... the spirit lives on!

[@Feintgames]

Beautiful cinematography! Amazing story. Just perfect.

[@Stegs]

very sweet cj3b! Good to see the ole jeeps keep going OIIIIIIO Best video yet, this guy has the ideal life. No family to pass it onto? Pass it on to me!! id keep that jeep going for another 50+years!

[@josephmars20]

This rig doesn't deserve to be tossed on a shelf for people to look at. This rig needs a good home after he passes to continue the legacy. Forget the museum!

[@pleasantlakepirate1832]

+josephmars20 No, not this one. it's story is too deep. Sell it to a "good home" and 2 years and a divorce later, it's on ebay to be bought by some goober who wants to put a 52" light bar and some fucking dick cepek DC2's on it

[@malang724]

I agree. Don't let this jeep's story/memory be ruined by another owner. Unfortunately all great stories must come to an end.

[@davidkless9131]

Pleasant Lake Pirate you ain't lying--the light bar would kill me to look at.

[@mightyspuds]

Doesnt that make you crazy!!! I bought a VW van,guy told me flat out he was going to approve me,he wasnt selling to a jackass that would foul it up.I passed his scrutiny and its original to this day.

[@PixelTigerGaming]

Ooh, I got goosebumps. Beautiful.

[@moonpagan]

Wow! What's not to love about this, as well as what sounds like a great relationship with father, son, and nature? Excellent, Larry Shank! :-)

[@KiegKillsReality]

What a beautiful story this man brings us!

[@joeybradley5102]

Such a great story and a really cool set up. Love this kinda stuff.

[@77AbleArcher]

Beautiful story. This kind of heritage is exactly why i'm sharing my love of Jeeps and the great outdoors with my daughter. Thank you for this story.

[@johnnorthrop5218]

I saved and shared this years ago...going back thru my jeep camping videos...this is still my favorite. Well done, sir!

[@egenestarr1986]

Wonderful there is nothing more wonderful than that ..... old off road vehicle, camper, family, projector .... spectacular - Great Job

[@Spartan117JMC]

this is it. they cracked the code.. this is the key to happyness, freedom in simplicity...

[@RanchoDeSanchez]

Damm this video brought tears to my eyes. Nothing is forever, cherish the moments with your loved ones before there gone.

[@LiveForGLory]

In my opinion this is the best episode yet, in awe the entire time and got chills when the old film came into focus.

[@kennethj1956]

I remember those days when our Dads; WW2 era vets had hobbies like Jeepin', ham Radio, sport flying, rock hounding, family camping, building cabins, building boats, etc . Most of our camping gear was WW2 surplus; everything had a creosote smell.

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

For my dad it was vw beetles

[@petersagi275]

Best. Car. Channel. Ever.

[@t4thfavor1212]

When he said "I don't have a family to pass this on to" I think I cried a little. It's probably the saddest thing I've ever heard the way he reminisces about the good old days, and he doesn't have anyone to share the experience with :(

[@CasitaAdventurer]

What a wonderful gift his engineer father provided. Yes, the Jeep, but more important the memories. Well done!

[@Stuka87]

This is my favorite episode yet. I am a huge Jeep guy, but its also just so well done. Thank you for making these videos.

[@JimmyLarsen33]

I have to say....you guys are so good at picking the absolute perfect music to these stories.....well done....

[@michaelfarren3712]

I've watched this video several times over the past few years. Enjoy it every time. I'll probably watch it again someday.

[@ThePipeiper]

This is absolutely my favorite episode of Petro. I enjoy everything about it. It's the only one I've watched over and over again.

[@MikeSmith-cy7jw]

in tears, truly beautiful, I wish I could buy that Jeep from that guy after he pass on!

[@profharveyherrera]

I've watched this video several times, every time I enjoyed as it was the first. Truly touching.

[@allthehardtimes]

Should be a documentary and not a short video because this guy is the spirit of adventure and outdoors

[@greg1268]

I come back to this video and it gets me choked up every time! I have a TJ and like he says in the video, it’s part of me and I’ll never get rid of it

[@Zentor69]

This video is a perfect example why this channel is the best car channel on youtube. Excellent job Petrolicious! Keep 'em coming.

[@KnightWolf84]

That was absolutely beautiful. Short films like this make me yearn for adventure and get out of the city. When he played his home movies on projector, seeing how his family looked, how his Jeep looked back in the day...I mean, that was heartwarming. I could only dream of having my truck and I displayed in that kind of awe. Another beautiful short film from Petrolicious.

[@wildernessfieldjournal8211]

Beautiful film about a beautiful Jeep. Love the trailer and all of its vintage acutraments. That rig belongs either on the trail or in a museum.

[@sinabagh]

I don't know why but I'm literally in tears watching this. damn.

[@edpazikas8777]

This is just wonderful! Everything in this video teaches us the essence of life.

[@markmolter6937]

Great video. Makes want to do more with my kids and my CJ-8

[@FraxinusExelsior]

Love this channel. Such heartfelt segments.

[@smacdiesel]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! This man was so blessed to have a dad include his son on such a grand scale. Awesome.

[@WhoopsWrongButton]

I watch Petrolicious every week. This is by far my favorite episode. What an incredible machine with a beautiful story.

[@teddyearp]

Thank you for this video and thanks to Larry Shank, a new kindred spirit. My dad and I did not have as close a relationship, he did not have a Jeep nor a teardrop trailer, but many other things he did have and give. He took his family every year during the 60's and early 70's on camping vacation (sometimes more than once a year) in his homebuilt camp trailer which as best as I can tell was where the pop top trailers got their inspiration since every where we went people came from all over the campground to marvel at it. No I didn't help him work on the vehicle, nor the trailer, but he did like to pretend that I knew better as to where we were going. I am a huge map guy, started when I was probably about two feet tall or so, lol

[@arnomaas6452]

jeeps are great , nostalgia is great but when a few hours from the past become a haunting that follows you for the rest of your life then you are in trouble , mental trouble !

[@andykirkendall8285]

Beautiful CJ3B, love your story

[@noredcr]

Hell I'm 25 and I yearn for those good ole days, what an era it was!

[@garyabrahams7609]

I am not a fan of off-roaders , rather high performance motor vehicles, however after watching this and seeing this gents passion and sheer enthusiasm he gets out of this vehicle, is so contagious. Great video.

[@AM4project]

This channel has taken love for cars on the next level. This passion, love, family and pride all put together in a timeless short movie. Thank you for creating a phenomenon that will benefit the entire automotive community.

[@mungairhesa]

Beautiful story, very well told.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Love this story! And the steering controlled driving lamp is awesome. The “4 wheel drive” emblem on the right rear quarter panel is super cool too. Thank you for sharing your personal story and lessons from Dad.

[@lerywong]

Thanks for uploading this super video, it brought many memories of my late father, he used to take us for a drive around in his '44 Willys and '78 Toyota Landcruiser

[@djSmokeShow]

Pretty amazing that an 8 minute short film could take me on such a journey, the old home movies on the vintage projector sealed it for me. When cinema is done right it can transport you, I was indeed transported. Incredibly well done.

[@mykecollins3255]

was just trolling thru videos and found this..i got chocked up..alot! i bought a 1967 cj..Dad was pissed needed alot of work..3 years later and we fight to see gets to drive it..lol...thank you for the great story.

[@topgearownz]

I used to go out camping with my folks in my Dad's old Kaiser M38A1, and this brings it all back. Right in the feels.

[@Ayrton4everrr]

This made me sad and happy at the same time 😥

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

this is so peaceful. And relaxing to watch

[@chicorulez]

It had no fancy multimillion car, no hi-rev pass, no tire screeching, yet this is one the best videos you've ever made.

[@TravisHoogland]

That was intensely beautiful... It really makes you understand the bond between man and machine. Humans sometimes idolize their cars, but it's not the car. It's the stories, the memories, and all the "stuff" that car did. It makes me feel incredibly proud to own a Jeep.

[@GaJeepr]

Thank you Larry Shank! And really love the fact that you still use it! Hopefully my own kids will "get it" like this when they are older. THIS is the reason for the 75/81 CJ5 in my garage right now and the 89 Comanche pickup I drive everyday. Memories. Hopefully my three will just swap them both around and keep it them forever. AND USE THEM!

[@ORflycaster]

This is one of the absolute best videos I've seen on YT. The equipment is to die for ............. a rolling museum, and Mr. Shank is so very articulate in explaining his history and growing up with the jeep and trailer. I wish Mr. Shank many more years of enjoying the outdoors with the CJ and trailer, and hope that he finds a worthy museum.

[@basementthoughts6593]

This was truly a touching film. It really conveys the simpler times and feelings assoiatied with this jeep. Props to you Petrolicious!

[@gerrymiles4278]

awesome video, reminds me of the days growing up with my dad and taking the adventures with just him and me, those are the times that teach us respect for the things we have because we grew up sharing the good times, yes back then was simple and being outdoors was the best.

[@chrisbaskett808]

What a great story. Glad you shared it with us.

[@aa240sx]

Thank you for sharing a very personal story about your father and his legacy.