We Off-road Test a 70 Year Old Army Jeep (1,152 Mile Road Trip)

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[@WestenChamplin]

See you again next week....yall been waiting years for this next one ;)

[@grrrr6999]

You needed to go see Randy at Napa in Grand Junction.

[@hairymf635]

i cant wait for it

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

Wait wait wait...NEXT WEEK???? holy shit Westen I've been needing some redneck science in my life. Rock on bud

[@Justtwodangmany]

OffroadHellcat is what im still waiting on

[@EDoe7963]

ENGINE SWAP IT!!!

[@xigosu]

I genuinely don’t think there’s any other KZbinr that would fought so hard to make such a miserable drive happen, I think the second time it over heats most are calling it quits

[@noobswaffeler630]

You should look up c90adventures he did moab in a miniature Chinese willy's jeep with a 125cc engine 😂

[@aimbasse2275]

​@@noobswaffeler630seen that one. Kinda funny Western said "lets continu towards Moab like a reference.

[@TheClone123456789]

Road kill did

[@No_Budget.Builds]

​@@TheClone123456789years ago when roadkill wasn't horrible

[@RobertLowery]

Westin knows his audience.

[@ProjectFarm]

That was a lot of work and very entertaining! Really appreciate all the effort! Looking forward to your next video!

[@1983mack1983]

You should do a comparison of the new and old jeeps for durability 😅

[@Manu__R]

A wild PF appears! Westen might think his jeep is good, but until I see you test it I won't believe it. Maybe a special video - testing all of Westen's cars to find which is the best (including which made him the most money on KZbin 😜)

[@NavyfieldVikings]

Just imagine how many tricked out money pits did not make it, and this little brave battle grandfather just showed how it should be done. Impressive !

[@Domestic_Tedster]

it was kinda built for this type of stuff

[@SpawnofChaos]

"Hold my beer, peach fuzz!" 😂

[@KermitOfWar]

_Put a big block on that sumbeech!_ -Florida Man

[@HubertofLiege]

Everybody impressed at the old Jeep not knowing he couldn’t stop

[@adamconley9403]

It's 1/3 of the size of the new shit. That's why it could.

[@jamesnall569]

You can tell that Westen has lost weight compared to his last video. Keep it up Westen and good luck on your weight loss journey.

[@ifronnin]

Wanna bet it was the stress of this adventure? 😂

[@rickreese5794]

Thangs kick off in da Middle East, we all be loosin weight 😢

[@sebastianwinter5698]

I was about to say, Westen looks like he lost some weight!!

[@hummingasser4227]

He had to lose some to fit in that tint ass jeep, those things are small asf

[@TheRealLemongrab]

For sure, I’ve noticed it too

[@P-J-W-777]

We had two 40’s Willy’s jeeps at my grandparents ranch and we put those things through more crap in the mountains and river and sand than they probably faced in Germany and they took it every time. When we very rarely broke them they were super easy and fast to fix. When you lock the front hubs and put the in 4 wheel low they are just about unstoppable. We had a couple of other 4 wheel drive vehicles there that couldn’t do half the stuff those 2 Willy’s could.

[@kyleh3615]

My 43 GPW pulls 20' camper trailers around the field like it's nothing. And in low you can almost walk next to the jeep

[@P-J-W-777]

@@kyleh3615 I’d imagine it would pull a 30’ foot trailer as well lol. We use to pull 12’ wide drag behind ours to clean up and level out the surfaces of our roads to the river and our alfalfa fields. They are what I learned to dive stick in and nothing is worse than driving stick through the mountains almost 30 miles to town. Steering never was exactly the tightest and you always had to pump the brakes after a bit lol. Needless to say I was never nervous driving any other standard vehicles in the mountains and hills. The government got that vehicle right. Then again that was a different time with different builders and such. Truly amazing vehicles and in my opinion the most indestructible Jeep ever made.

[@kyleh3615]

@@P-J-W-777 the Ross T-12 steering gear box was always trash. You can adjust it and tighten it, but it backs off almost immediately

[@P-J-W-777]

@@kyleh3615 yep, we thought about changing them out at one time but ultimately decided that it really wasn’t worth it considering what we primarily used them for. Plus they are really easy to work on and are practically bullet proof. We had a lifted 79 GMC C-1500 4x4 with mechanical hub locks that we fully restored. It was more for more my grandparents as it was a more comfortable and had an A/C & Heater lol. Anyway neither it or the 82 Bronco could hang with the Willys. The only other off road vehicle that we had that came close was our International Harvester Scout. I absolutely loved that vehicle. It was in pretty bad shape and didn’t have an engine when we acquired it. We ended up dropping in a 454. It would absolutely run and I’ve had it airborne on several occasions lmao. The memories, I miss so much about those days!!!

[@kyleh3615]

@@P-J-W-777 hell yeah man. I built my jeep the winter of 2020-21 when I was making crazy money from the 'hazardous pay' Not a week after her first drive, I had the jeep in every type of mud I could find. I've just kept pushing it and it keeps going

[@duanescribner9647]

You made an absolutely unbearable drive and then fixed it and drove all the way back. But I don't think anyone has mentioned yet the fact that you completed a level 6 trail rated as intermediate that "requires a rear locker" and 35"+ tires are recommended.....😳 With two open diffs, old ass tires and a clutch that was giving you hell! ABSOLUTE LEGEND BROTHA!!! 🤙

[@kreuzrittergottes9336]

in a vehichle that started the whole concept. really for me this was proof that the OG Jeep deserves its title.

[@legionx4046]

C90adventures did it in a toy jeep 😂

[@davidsshenanigans]

My wife had never watched any of Westens videos and decided to watch this one with me and she was dying of laughter the entire time. Keep up the funny videos

[@rickreese5794]

Cool💯🤙🏻😎 Bought my wife a manual, Gen 2 Liberty, clutch died in garage, So….😂💯😩🤷🏿‍♂️🤔

[@Nathan-lk4iu]

@Rome66zero1huh

[@Sandy-ig9pc]

26 seconds in and its worth the 2 month wait

[@Not_Genie]

Cheese does rock

[@1cgee133]

🧢

[@joshuahobson9569]

70 year old Jeep: Please let me just die and rest Westen: Hell nah we gonna go offroading 😂😂

[@Bob-tn5xn]

Thay old Korean war era jeep will be running long after all these new pos phony wannabe jeeps are long gone ! I've got 26 Willy's jeeps in my back yard to prove it !

[@Taabituubi]

Old Jeep: JEEP DIDN'T BUILD NO COWARD!

[@KeanuReevesBoss429]

Finally, I was wondering if this series would come back, thanks for the entertainment Mr. Champlin.

[@research903]

The Jeep you have is NOT a WW II model. It is a 1950s era Jeep since it still has a flat head engine. In the 1960s, they body style remained substantially the same but they upgraded to an overhead valve engine,fully synchronized transmission, and 12 volt electrical system as well as increasing the tire size somewhat. The vehicle identa-plate will have the year of manufacture on it. By the way, WW II ended in 1945.

[@peterluwinsky2938]

That jeep brought back some memories. I had one in Korea, and elsewhere, that issue brought me back from a lot. Why the Army got rid of that, and when with another, is beyond me. Small, less of a target, a tried and true performer, something you could depend on. is what this jeep was all about.

[@jonothanbarker9247]

I just wanted to say thanks! I'm going through some really tough times right now. My stress level has been the highest it's ever been in my life. Watching your video really helped me to get my mind off of everything for a little bit! Thanks

[@howardhendrickson2933]

If that ol' jeep can make it up there in origional form and minimal work i can only imagine what it could do with some extra time out into it. Amazing view!!!

[@Bob-tn5xn]

It's far from original form

[@Oldplacerminer99]

Them old Jeeps are super capable. Some other channels they hit the Gnar obstacles and trails all over the country. It's not a step backwards for Off-road but a step forward !!

[@Ericm86878]

Always a good day when westen uploads!

[@tallmarn8927]

Yeah, man fr definitely one of the funniest youtubers

[@Ericm86878]

@@tallmarn8927 and he always uploads full videos, it might take longer to see another video but when you do you know it's something interesting. He could easily split up all his videos into 20 parts but he doesn't and i respect that a lot

[@NickTarterOKC]

Those old Jeeps are the mountain goats of 4x4s. They are downright impressive on the trails.

[@LegendaryFenrir]

A testament to the old military era vehicles. Designed for the war then and the fun now. Cant wait to see her back in full glory!

[@fuelinjecteddreams]

The clutch dropping to the floor near the top of the mountain was unsettling!! ….then the gas pedal tried to hang up, felt like Final Destination for a minute!! 😆👍

[@alexandermckay8594]

That was just brilliant! And really, with a little tlc, she'll do it again. No lift or other spurious "improvements". Get the clutch fixed, work on the trans/transfer case and change all the fluids.

[@edbennett6922]

I kind of wondered how well the roll bar was going to keep you safe without seatbelts.

[@00blevin2]

i have been wondering for WEEKS where part 2 has been. THANK GOD its finally here, and also, i dont think any other KZbinr would be as dedicated to this Jeep as you are Westen. Makes me happy, Much love man🤟🏼🤝🏼🫶🏼

[@JimmyGuy996]

You gotta give that jeep some love after this... ain't no way any other guys would even dare to do this and this baby took it like a champ

[@smokeybear390]

Army Jeeps are either in phenomenal shape or absolutely destroyed, I can assure you my boss has destroyed more og Jeeps than were lost to ww2, we have several behind the shop I work at, one that was rolled and the body was rebuilt out of wood

[@mr.president2031]

Shivers.. Shivers.. My Euro-pickup VW Amarok wouldn't make it, but that freaking thing did it! Amazing

[@wiley-z1593]

My rig is the little green machine leaving the look out in the drone shot at 19:59. We talked with the white jeep couple that is parked in the trees, nice people and a nice day to be on the trail.

[@sierrab.1373]

The fact that you got about 5 shades darker as the trip went on 😭😭 just baking in the jeep doing 40 down the highway

[@kenneth804]

"I am getting a little tired" Clutch: "You are getting tired???? I'll show you..."

[@alexauffart5349]

“Yeah just set it over the top of the carburetor maybe it’ll do somethin” Engine dies “It did somethin”

[@traderjoe141]

that was Epic! Bravo to Westen and his hard working team helping him..

[@raybla]

Its been 2 months and hes still driving home.

[@calitri-boost]

Love that Westen is always just himself and so fun

[@JollySam]

Always a good day when Westen posts

[@aaronpreston47]

Man, I am genuinely impressed by that Jeep making it up there.

[@DavidM-sx5gp]

There is a scene in Coal Miners Daughter that shows the capabilities of that old Jeep. They are tougher than they look.

[@sil3nT.]

Westen, don't feel bad about the welds. I work with welding pipe like that (for chainlink gates). It is not easy at first... I am embarrassed to say how long it took me to learn how to make a good weld on pipe.

[@OWNER132]

No matter how tough life gets, your content never fails to make me laugh. You guys seriously are so awesome and determined!

[@chaotictattoo]

Owned a WWII Willy’s jeep. They are a beast. I used to plow through a lot of stuff with it.

[@pattyg1902]

Willys Jeeps and Fiat Panda 4 by fours for some reason are really decent off-road it's mostly because they don't weigh anything and they just kind of hippity hop over everything

[@cornfed6105]

Dang it, always looking forward to see a new video after waiting forever and only get a repeat... Just like old fashioned television...

[@jonathanhelton1777]

C&C equipment may have parts you need for the Jeep. They are located in Indiana.

[@personman-fk5fq]

I think it would be cool if you did a road trip using the 3 military vehicles you got. They'll probably have alot of break downs but that's what'll make it fun.

[@raynetorrin]

Someone will correct me but i think the Willy's did so well because of weight and gearing. They are really light, very short wheel base and geared LOW. So it does not have to work that hard to pop it over stuff. Wonder if you took a stock TJ and stripped down and geared it down if it would do the same?

[@Bob-tn5xn]

Please don't make the comparison it's rude to the Willy's jeeps , new jeeps are crap

[@wtchr6883]

Yes I owned a four cylinder YJ for off road and have trail ran with stripped down TJs and JKs.

[@masonkenney6452]

I love how Westin talks to his Jeep like I talk to my Jeep tj😂

[@NWSanta]

Always a fantastic day when Westen Uploads! Love it, what an adventure!!!

[@jamesvice8705]

We all agree that we loved this 20 minute video and the next 5 should be 20 minutes as well!

[@kennethsonier1766]

Absolutely amazing that the old jeep made it where $50,000 trucks struggle to go. Great job Westen and a cool video 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@GRIMRPR6942]

That Jeep is the mascot for the "F around and find out" generation cause it refused to give up even when its best days are behind it. Good on ya Westin!!!

[@braydennturner]

This jeep did so well compared to the others because its so freaking light. Lol.

[@Dreddjr]

That was amazing. 70 year old jeep out goes anything newer and makes it to the top after 1 break down. Major kudos!!!!

[@user-hx4kl8hz2r]

What an adventure and achievement in an old jeep. Got to be proud of the old thing. Great memories and views all worth it!

[@Furball2k]

Everything about this is what I love about small town America 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@JamezEd1tz]

All his army vehicles break down🤣 never gets old

[@kyleh3615]

All army vehicles break down.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

how many 70 year old vehicles do you see on the road?

[@JamezEd1tz]

@@RicardoPCGamer my grandpa

[@kyleh3615]

@@RicardoPCGamer mine....

[@RicardoPCGamer]

@@JamezEd1tz your grandpa is a vehicle?

[@Husker_red]

That jeep is way older than my dad yet preforms way better (at rock climbing aka mountain climbing)

[@danandcaseylaflan7287]

Driving up to that cliff knowing what just happened to the clutch 😮

[@KuKoKaNuKo]

Although the Jeep was crippled, it was smiling the entire way just happy it was driving again.

[@infernoking7504]

Apparently he hasn't learned his lesson yet driving old army equipment far🤣

[@davidm6256]

Westen remember that it may be 70 years old but when it was made it was made by the hands of people who were skilled and they put together a jeep that would survive WWII and more,she never gave up but she needed some updated stuff, that's one hell of a made in America jeep!!

[@Bob-tn5xn]

Doesn't anyone realize that WW2 ended in 1945 and this one is a 53 m38 a1 not a mb or a gpw

[@lolly166541]

Education ain't for 'muricaaa! FREEDOM NEED NO EDUCATION! 🔥🦅🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 @@Bob-tn5xn

[@Petethedeadboy]

This video was worth the wait. Absolutely hilarious! ❤

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

My grandfather did an American roadtrip in a army jeep he bought somewhere in the 50s so it must been a jeep like this. He was a sailor from the Netherlands on the Holland-America line and he stayed in the States for a while. He’s still a live and 91 years old now. Still telling allot of stories about his time in the USA in the late 40’s and 50’s and beginning of the 60’s .

[@jamesfournier2033]

Westen you never fail in making amazing content!!!! That was awesome,sooo much drama lol😂

[@Thee_Team_Revenge]

drift a fed ex truck...you wont

[@rachelbrinkley3240]

The reason that Jeep did so well is the ballast it had in the form Of one Westen

[@46Valefan]

Weston…genuinely..from the uk…best wishes dude you are a friggin winner!

[@brockryan3405]

I hope you do not give up. You need to succeed at all cost.

[@christiann7320]

Honestly thanks for making this video. I was sad as fuck, most of my friends are no longer my friends, I am lost in my 2nd year of university, just feeling that I want to go back to school, relive the nicer moments of my life (nicer because of the ignorant glasses of nostalgia). Seeing this video, this is exactly what I want to do in life. I remember thanks to you why i chose to study automotive engineering, and why I own multiple basket cases from the 70s on which i work whenever I have time, to bring back on the road. It really helps when im down.

[@normiels3]

Westen eating cheese sticks while chaos ensues is how I feel just about every day.

[@christinadunn1068]

Thanks for the update! Seen you at LS Fest and asked about the jeep!

[@FarmerBill824L]

Pleaseeeee do another one like this but with a 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer 4x4 and make it a offroad machine.

[@coreywilliams1557]

He did the 4 wheeler shake and it worked. I’m impressed!

[@diekatze9361]

Laughed my ass off during my lunch break . Brother, thanks so much . Dont mess up that baby to much. She deserves so much.

[@sunstruckfarms4489]

I think if I were driving a vehicle with a failing clutch I'd prolly stop a little further from the edge

[@LongNeckLives]

This is one of your best videos in awhile. So much dedication to get that thing running, I love it

[@ecksfactor]

I'm SO glad Timmy started reacting to Westens videos, leading to me discovering his stuff. This is great

[@peterdancer9721]

Love your willingness to not give up, love that perseverence

[@harrisonbuck2749]

Got a 15% speed increase by bending the gas pedal straight. Gotta love it.

[@thekyle91]

A new Westin upload !!!! My day just got 1000x better!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

You should make a Landrover "Discovery" video where the jeep is backing to the edge like in the commercial but you don't stop and the jeep keeps going right off the edge.

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Those jeeps won the wars. I grew up learning to drive a 1942 Willies. That thing went through everything.

[@ambersdarkfox]

For what it is it's a bit of a beast. I think you should do more with it. If you fix it up a bit more it could be a fun little thing to play with.

[@robertbailey6459]

Thank you uploading a KZbin video seems like it's been awhile since you've been on KZbin lately Weston hope you're doing well seven-year-old Jeep goes back down the mountain without losing the clutch! Great video can't wait to see your other KZbin video next week!

[@TheTsunamijuan]

Some Westen Champlin, always makes the day better. Doesn't matter you could be having a bad day.. Westen salvages it for you. Having a good day... Westen makes it even better!

[@saikrishnakishan5734]

Plz leave videos often guys. I love watching your videos ❤❤

[@SpawnofChaos]

As if I didn't already want one of these immortal things badly enough already!

[@CarswithNash]

Impressive bit of wheeling there.

[@Lawnyyy-]

All the jeep needs is a LS in it 👀 God it did so well on Moab what the hell 🤣

[@dylanporter4119]

Man when that thing quit when the air breather was put back on was hilarious but what put me over the edge was the “it did something” I literally spit out my burrito 😂😂

[@cobehill775]

Seeing you drive to my home town of junction and hitting up the O'Reilly's and car wash I've been to hundreds of times was really cool. Wish I would've been there to see you and let you know how much I've enjoyed your videos and appreciate what you've done!

[@jeeperoni3324]

Absolutely love watching you take this thing up the trail! Your perseverance truly showed through!

[@glazedonut7104]

Got a '51 willys cj3a project myself. I will say the older willys jeeps never let ya down. It looks better than most jeeps too.

[@griprep3506]

Holy shit westen Champlain drove thru my home town and I wasn’t there to see him😢. I was thinking that cat quest is super familiar. Taco huts got killer coke freezes

[@germineduhon51]

Man, I’ve never needed a Westin video as bad as this one!

[@funnykids572]

The heart of this guy never giving up trying so hard this is why i love this channel ❤️

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

dude from a fan in the uk,your channels like a ray of sunshine,if your ever in the uk a signed photo would be awesome,

[@slumerican-made-1986]

I wish you uploaded more westen!! Love your videos and been here since the beginning!!

[@devonmarshall487]

I miss your videos westen. Keep them coming fella 👍🏼

[@martykauffman]

That was great. You just kept on going, and you saw that amazing view.

[@freshlifeline]

The level of dedication and commitment is unreal. I'm proud of that little Jeep.

[@Tuuk-hn7gf]

I love westens heart and determination. He fought so hard just to keep the the thing alive on such a miserable drive.

[@Thelarry90934]

The amount of days and hard work put into this for one video is unreal. You're the GOAT