Willys Jeep Fender Notch and Custom Seat Brackets! Part 1

Willys Jeep fender notch and custom seat brackets part 1! A huge problem with an old Willys Jeep is the small space between the driver seat and steering wheel. In this video I modify the CJ3B by notching the inner fender to allow me to move the seat back 4 inches from its stock position. This is an excellent upgrade to open up more space in your old Willys Jeep! This modification should work in all CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, and early CJ5!
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[@charlesloar3210]

Watched for the 3rd time. Starting on the Veep today doing this. Best video on this.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Really appreciate it! Good luck!

[@DrPepperkid1989]

Watching your jeep vids brings back fond memories of my childhood. Dad always kept an ole willys jeep around to go to the river on weekends and us kids would hang onto that ole jeep for dear life as we went thru the mud holes and rocks getting to the river.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

That’s awesome you have those memories very cool! Thank you for watching!

[@shall2117]

Based upgrade, I’m 6 1 and will be doing this

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Awesome!

[@Steve_Seese]

This is gonna make a big difference! Thanks!!!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad to hear it!

[@rogermontee8264]

Jacob the seat notch looks great!!!!! Fantastic job on the fabrication of the notch. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@stevenredinger9972]

My Dad did this notch to his CJ2a in the 1960s for leg room. I was thrilled to see you do this to this 3b. My last Jeep was a CJ6 so all I had to do is modify the seat frame.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

That’s great! Thank you!

[@d.rogers8192]

Going to pick up a 78 cj5 this weekend I'm just over 6' and everyone said it would be uncomfortable..but you just made me love my new ride even more that was a great DIY video I understood what you were doing and why you were doing it

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Awesome, I’m glad to hear it! Thank you for watching!

[@mrnotnomis]

I bought an old CJ5 from my friend - a project for sure. What almost stopped me was the seat position. It's super tight, and I am a big guy. So I am glad I found this! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the build and seeing what other stuff I can 'steal'. I am even thinking of documenting my start-to-finish (does it ever really finish?) and putting it on a channel. This will probably start as a revival, since it's been sitting for nearly 15 years, but I'll also make it personalized. New sub here!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad to hear I could help! If you ever have any questions feel free to ask. That would be a good idea I wish I would have started filming sooner in this project! Thank you!

[@billbarnes9718]

Great job.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@bruceklassen8261]

That’s incredible

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@thomasweatherford5125]

DEFINITELY doing this. I’m 6’7” and I need that extra room!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Awesome!

[@r.j.schubert9222]

Great job. I haven't seen that done before. I may try that on my CJ 3A. Keep them coming.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Oh man thank you for doing this video. I have a 69 cj5 and like you, I’m a big fella to. Come winter I’m gonna do this mod. Thank again God bless you and yours

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad I could help! Thank you I appreciate it!

[@Kylejeepadventures]

i like the wooden bed idea

[@-oiiio-3993]

Ditto.

[@davedegan12]

Great video. Your becoming my internet favorite!!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Huge compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@PeterHatton-nm6rn]

This is another job I might have to do. Thanks.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you for watching!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job, now I have to go back through the video's and find the one on the steering again. Engineer says I might have to go that way.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Haha in my experience 2 objects can’t occupy the same space (knees and steering wheel). It’s a great upgrade and doesn’t take away from the stock look!

[@raymondmoreno7442]

Thank you for a great video I have the same problem with my jc5 Jeep 1980 really helpful thank you

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad I could help!

[@Hellguy76131]

Very cool man! I’m really digging the build.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@kenthedenstrom4099]

Genius idea thanks. Another great idea 💡 that I'm going to copy from you. Thanks a lot

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@mongomay1]

I used to rip the corners off my rear pockets getting in and out of my friends '66 CJ5. I understand I was the same size then in HS. 6'4"

[@jeepdoctv]

That’s a awesome idea!! Nice job buddy!!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Really appreciate it!

[@mikep9032]

Yep. Like it. Once I have my frame and engine up and running, body is next. I’m going with high-back seats tho.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I might either add a head rest or go to high backs eventually. These were cheap and looked cool! Thanks!

[@motorv8N]

Great video. Just got a 49 CJ3a so looking forward to learning all about working on and ideas for mods. Subbed!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you! Awesome project! Welcome to the channel!

[@mongomay1]

Watch Fitzee's Fabrications for metal repairs tips and tricks. 30 years fixing/modifying rusty metal.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

He’s pretty dang good!

[@DrHughWegwerth]

Great video. Is there a part 2?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you! Yes, there’s a part 2 and 3 there’s also a playlist that includes adding a center console!

[@carlosalbertooliveira1875]

👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏...BRAZIL

[@mongomay1]

Think about moving the entry flare back about 9 inches so folks don't have to raise their butts over to get into the seats. I am not sure where you put the gas tank, That was always a seat issue. What did you get the tilt steering out of?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Haha that hump is always in the way. I put a cj5 gas tank under the bed. It’s a universal gm style column I bought new. I’ve got videos on the tank and the steering column!

[@franklevy1286]

Looks great. Was thinking of doing the same mod to my 47 2A. Can you show how much clearance you lost inside the wheel well. Will the tire touch anything when spring is fully compressed(full stuff). Great vids.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I’ll make sure to include that in part 2! Thank you for watching!

[@DRZDuke]

Great channel, love the content. Can you tell me what you put in the Willys for the steering column please.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Really appreciate it! It’s a deep motor brand 30” GM style universal column. Type that j to eBay there’s several options. I have a whole video on the steering swap too if you want to check it out!

[@DRZDuke]

@@SevenBarSalvage thanks, I did find that vid right after I left the comment. Thanks for the response and all the great vids.

[@kenny3217]

I get the symmetry OCD, I have OCD about those rust holes on the tops of the fenders.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Haha me and you both! I think they are left over from a previous owner cutting the roll bar out with a torch 🙄

[@timothyfowler650]

I thought I remembered you saying somewhere in another post that you could have cut less than 4 inches out for the notch? What's the least you could have taken out for it to still work? Thanks

[@SevenBarSalvage]

2 inches would have been a better place to start, it’s easier to cut more than add back. The farther you go back the more you get into your tire clearance too. Thanks!

[@timothyfowler650]

@@SevenBarSalvage Thanks

[@sash328]

Does the rear wheel have enought space to travel up?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Oh yeah there’s plenty of clearance. There’s space I could add a little more and I’ve also got to make add my bump stops.

[@scottjerry-ie3mw]

How did affect your wheel clearance?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Without bump stops it will hit but I have over sized tires and a lift. Stock tires you would probably be fine! Thanks!

[@mikecottingham6359]

After notching what do you do with the gas tank?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

You can add extensions to the front legs on your seats to make up the difference and keep the stock mounting locations!

[@joe3973]

Where did you get the tilt steering assembly kit and what year and make , is that an old chevy ?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I have a video called Willys Jeep Saginaw Steering Conversion and it lays out the whole swap. All the part numbers and links are in the description. It’s a universal gm style column. Thank you for watching!

[@spymaine89]

i like willys mb seats. your seats spoil jeep.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Way more comfortable though!