Why I'm NOT RESTORING my 1941 Willys Jeep -- John's Garage Ep 9

[@JakeDevYT]

I’m confident that the Willys would have rotted into the ground if you didn’t pull it out of those woods. I think it’s more important to save it and get it back on the road. Preserving the unique history of THIS jeep is a bonus :)

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

My thoughts exactly! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@michaelstaton4956]

Frustrated? Yes. Disappointed? Yes. But in the end it's your Jeep. Just wish you would have used an early CJ for this. This 1941 is such a rare one. I got a running Go Devil for my 1944 MB from an old Hobart welder for 400 bucks.. All it needed was a valve job and some clean up. Good luck on the build, I will still watch.

[@plainnpretty]

It’s interesting since she already had a Non stock motor . It’s too bad she is a rare 41 but you saved her her life is yours Thanks

[@jeffwhite7456]

Thanks for the update John. I think it’s going to be great!

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

Thanks Dude!

[@austinbarton882]

Keep up the good work! It’s your Jeep and it will look awesome however you do it. Sending support

[@NedHills]

Sounds like we are on parallel journeys, looking forward to seeing how things go for you!

[@bryanstotts3466]

I've watched to this point, but watching this extremely rare slat grill military vehicle being further modified is just too much. When you sell it eventually, I will watch the guy who restores it to original spec and does this old war horse justice.

[@spymaine89]

agree keep current finish learn how to apply and wipe off coats of linseed oil. great polished shine. but go devil are used many places i have one in my 1948 jeepster.

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

Thank you for the patina encouragement and tip on preserving it!

[@bruceklassen8261]

It’s tough knowing what to do and not to do, but at the end of the day it’s your Jeep, and you’ve saved a 1941 Slat Grill

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

Thanks for checking out our channel for for all of the encouraging comments! I was up til 3am last night getting the chassis ready for a car show next week so I currently have a little PTSD myself 😛. Seriously, stay tuned and Thanks for watching!

[@chrise2824]

No judgement from me. 😃 I own a 1961 DJ-3A with wagon axles a 22r motor and a Toyota L43 four speed. It’s also a daily driver. I like your idea. Just saying 🤔👍

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

Sounds like a great engine/transmission combo!

[@michaelstaton4956]

Would love the opportunity to purchase any original items from the Jeep that you are not using.

[@JohnsGarageProjects]

The only thing I might not use is the transmission

[@pcmmulders]

Astonishing to see a rare ‘41 jeep being butchered. Why not do such a project with a cheap postwar CJ instead? I cannot understand.. besides emotions involved, this is a violation of history and capital. Sorry, had to ventilate my frustrations…

[@austinbarton882]

Thanks for watching! :)