Willys Jeep Rescue: Best laid plans...SOMETIMES FAIL!! Body Comes Off!!

Willys Jeep Rescue: Best laid plans...sometimes fail! Body Comes Off!! This is part 2 of the "to be continued video from yesterday...had such a great time working on ol Popcorn ....lots more work to get done...but we're plugging right along! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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[@fender5247]

Great video josh your plan of getting that body off the frame was pure genius you done the right thing by replacing the old body I would have done the same thing looking forward to seeing your next video thank you for sharing wooo

[@kickit59]

Josh the new body is for sure the only way to go! It was absolutely hilarious watching you pull the tub & get hung up on the drive line. Thanks for the cool video!

[@Jacksonransom]

awesome series, thanks for showing how bad the body was. Its cool how you keep in your mistakes instead of editing them out, much more realistic. I recommend sandblasting the frame, some linex is a nice option on the frame to ensure it never rusts.

[@jeffsnyder2051]

Josh i want to thank you for your SERVICE!!!!!!

[@robertsnyder5149]

The transfer case shift levers are a snap to take out, don't be chicken. They ride on a little shaft that most likely needs replacing. The replacement shaft comes with a zirk fitting so you can grease the shaft and shifters.. In the replacement kit there are also 2 spring steel clips that keep the shifter rods from vibrating.

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

I've worked fab shops and we ate up DeWalt grinders, but they were used way hard, 3 shifts a day. They were always in the tool room getting repaired. I've caught my work shirts on fire many times! Mostly with 7 inch grinders and in a tight spot where I couldn't point the sparks away from me. Once, in a boiler, I pointed them away from me, but they looped around the boiler and caught the back of my shirt on fire (The firewatch was playing with his phone). That one burned a little bit. lol

[@sonyagriffy]

When I was a kid my big sis' had a "61" Willies. It was beautiful. Her husband built the motor and someone in Anchorage, Alaska bought it back in the 80's. I wish we still had it.♡Good memories.

[@CubCadetMan71]

I would get that other jeep if i were you. Popcorn was a great learning experience for you and itll be so much easier with another one. I have learned a lot from my projects and it helps to improve my skills.

[@manbearpig5907]

You're a better Man than I. Whenever I'm working on vehicles especially old rusted ones, it sounds like a sailors convention. The Wife has to leave and the dog won't come out from under the bed. Lol Keep up the good work!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol

[@Loki1701e]

You should hear my dad, a actual sailor, working on modern cramped cars. Its genuinely halarious!

[@karenmacpherson9014]

Keep the Jeep man! You have put in some hours on popcorn, she’s Yours. get the other for Wyoming customer...

[@rickcavanaugh1]

After you put the second strap on the front and started lifting the body I literally started saying "WHOA, WHOA, WHOA!". LOL. I was like "You have the drive-train wrapped." I really enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. If I lived closer to you I would love to come and hang out and help with projects like these.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep...that was funny

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

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[@plagueofbadgers]

Josh, I know you're sending the Jeep to HBH when completed and you asked all of us undercoating or paint. If the Jeep is going to be in calendars and possibly magazine articles down the road, paint is the way to go. Paint is a quality finish and will make the Jeep shine in photos. Just my 2¢. Can't wait to see the finished product, Woooooo!

[@PeterGMerchant]

Those wheel rollers can be used to keep plant pots on when not in use in the garage. Makes them easy to move around as the flowers go over.

[@shadetreemotorsports]

That jeep is amazing. Been used like a wheelbarrow all it's life and still worth restoring. Gotta love it.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Lol put that old body out on the farm somewhere up on a stump, so it looks like it crashed out here and you just left it!!!! Great video as usual Josh!!! And yes get a Torch!!!!!

[@JT-py9lv]

Old Popcorn... I just made me some popped corn and I'm eating it with butter and jalapeño seasoning. Enjoying the video.

[@jameslivingston8301]

Thank you Josh again!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad ya enjoyed the vid James!

[@fredmaxwell9619]

To bad you do not have an Oxygen/Acetylene torch, you could easily burn off those bolts. If people want the old body so bad sell it to them.

[@stacyboots1818]

I had a 47 cj 2a 78 cj 7 95 yj 97 tj love them all. When they are done there done. Good call.new body time! This jeep can have a proud new life. We hope.thanks.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@RXRSawdustStation]

I have seen people make a pulley and rope system up in the rafters to remove and THEN install bodies. I would recommend you still do that to mount your new body IF it's just going to be you doing the work. They stored the body in the rafters while they worked on the frame, engine and systems. Good luck, Josh!

[@canvids1]

Bless you for taking on that project! I sure would not want to. I will be watching every video thanks

[@Gopherdave1]

Keep it, it's family history! Fix the other one for your friend!!!

[@davidketterman316]

My 59 Willys CJ3B didn't have a floor in it but with the help of a cut off tool and 4'' Grinder I made one since I streghted it 4 inchs to make it fit my 74 CJ5 Frame,, came out nice...She had a AMC 360 in her,,3 speed tranny and Danna transfer case and the 74 running gear...

[@darylcampbell3244]

When I was a kid I wanted to buy a flat finder Jeep from a guy in Fayetteville who had made a body out of diamond plate. My dad put a stop to that. Now I have my CJ3B with a body just like that one.

[@Deanekels]

My brother did the same with his 1951. They are great fun!

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

It takes a real man to not only admit his mistakes, but document them and show the to the world! Good show, bro!

[@loadedzune]

Best way to get the stain out of clean garage floor, dawn dish soap, engine degreaser and elbowgrease with a stiff brush.

[@jeep2003]

I was mad at first that you were replacing the body but not now. you are right. After cutting out all the bad there wouldnt be much left. Iv already got two jeeps i restored so i would have kept that one as a patina jeep. But thats only because im tired of fixing rust lol That new body does look very nice to work with

[@jayowens9434]

Awesome dude! Fun to watch!

[@simonrowley4913]

Hard work on your own Josh but it will be worth it. Woooo 👍🏻

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think so!

[@simonrowley4913]

Stoney Ridge Farmer hi Josh keep plugging away. When you’re finished it will be a fantastic achievement. And all your hard work will pay off. A few bruised knuckles along the way but we are all behind you keep the faith brother you will get there. With all your fans willing you along. Woooo bro 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@silentninjer1]

Josh ......keep up the good work we love watching your jeep restoration here in a very windy Blighty

[@n4pwx]

I really just love these videos.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Don’t forget to save your VIN tags! Assuming you actually have a registration for this thing anyways

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Pretty good job Josh thanks for video's

[@thomasarussellsr]

Jacks and jack-stands are my typical go to for body removal. Lift it up put some boards under it on top of some saw horse's, then roll the chassis out from under it. Bit I don't have a tractor or fork-lift.

[@KevinJones-ss6zj]

Boom SHOCKA that's what I'm talking about nice work brother

[@joej8515]

Love the videos just finished watching your live stream!! I just wanted to say keep up the good work!! Looking forward to the next new video!!

[@bubbleheadft]

Can confirm two dudes will manage a jeep tub no problem.

[@TNOutdoorsman510]

Josh-I enjoy your videos and appreciate the hours of hard work and dedication that must go in to producing and editing...always a thumbs up from me👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Finch Road! Spread the word for me brotha! Share this stuff on your facebook if you have one! I'm sure you have like minded friends!

[@gabemalcolm4429]

You are making great progress!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

That body was shot. Nice work!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks DeHaven Fam!

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@ErlefromVa]

Love this Willy’s restoration series🍺

[@JohnyTopaz]

Hey Josh, like you, I do most everything by myself! I always find when removing things like engines and bodies w my excavator, small motions with lots of stops to check progress is the key. There always seems to be something left hooked up that shouldn’t be! 🤪 I’ve reused an awful lot of stuff by not destroying it during removal. Keep having fun and stay safe!

[@davidandcarolh]

good stuff, Josh!

[@singleman1986]

LOL...."That burning smell". I spent over 30 years in sheet metal Josh. If I had every dollar I've spent replacing burned clothes I could pay my property taxes for next year. If you've never started a fire with a grinder, you've never used one. JMHO.~Eli.

[@r.seaboats6666]

You should dip the frame in truck bed liner stuff, best thing in the world and durable, I sandblasted my car dolly and bought the half gallon and still got some left, @ Autozone" don't forget your rewards card!! oh and don't forget the old bed could look really good with some flowers growing in it on the side of the driveway , maybe some paint or the old stuff back on it and fill her up with dirt and plant some flowers.

[@SunshineValley121]

Love that grill!! Really is an iconic piece 👌 Edit: Great Bloopers too 👍🏼🤣

[@mikehammer4546]

Huston we have lift off! Good call on the new tub 👍👍

[@davekimbler2308]

I think you should park the old body down by your mail box and plant flowers in it !

[@garrettwinrick6322]

Another day made for me.

[@My8j]

That's awesome stuff right there. Use the body for lawn art. Fill it full of flowers. I think it would look nice and you keep something from your family.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I didn't quiet catch if the original body was too rusted out😂😂😂 gonna be nice Josh!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhhahha....man so so so many people are let down that I didn't try and fix that rusty garbage pile....can't weld to rust....it just wont stick lol

[@ronthacker211]

Lovin' this video series.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome!! Next vid tonight at 7pm!!

[@Georgeolddrones]

Excellent job Josh love the video. Get mrs Josh on the job 👍 George in uk 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍🙏

[@dub-dub4207]

Thanks for the video homeboy gonna be badass Jeep bro

[@ShotofJameson]

Great video

[@waynebrown5428]

Nice Work!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks!

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Mike!

[@peterdancer9721]

can not wait to see this willys jeep completed. its a big job but i think you can do it.

[@georgewallacejr5644]

A great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@terrybrown5402]

Yeah that body is roached...and I love my angle grinder for cutting too. Some folks would rather torch or sawzall but I'll take my grinder any day. Great video brother!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yea....torch beside the gas tank wasn't my favorite option lol

[@SunnySlopeHomestead]

Man I’ve been waiting for this video for ever

[@shadetreedumspterdiver137]

doing a great job on the Jeep project. I love the old army Jeep Willys. Being a1954 that is a CJ2 I think.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Good choice on junking that raggedy body. It’s beyond rusted out. Anyone who says they can fix it might as well buy some sheet steel and build it from scratch cus there’s almost nothing left.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

That's why I watch your videos cuz you're always into something

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Dang right! I'm headed out right now to get into more stuff! Thank goodness the weather has taken a turn...mud is drying!

[@robertsnyder5149]

I bought a used body from a guy at the Jeep club for 100 bucks. It wasn't all rusted out just needed some straightening.

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Josh I thought the body was just a lot of surface rust but old popcorn sure needs a new makeover that's for sure and you'll get her done and when you put the new body on put Flex Seal on it and the same thing with the frame that way nothing will Rust ever again but I think that they do make Rhino Lining they use it for the back beds of the pickup trucks I don't know if you can buy that or they have to specially do that but I heard that is the best and I do not know how much it cost but you want to spray any kind of rubberized stuff on the frame in the body then using paint or primer and thank you for the video Josh very good I enjoyed it

[@kevinroberts9580]

Ratchet strap around the drive shaft.... reminds me of the guy who ratcheted down the load in the back of his truck to the rims on the truck

[@eugenewillsey2135]

High on life. I like your style

[@sjurgabriel6877]

One of the first i love this series

[@nachovalenti]

Keep the Jeep mate!!🙏

[@whitneylee7327]

Yeah... pretty roached out...I think the layers of paint are holding my Willys together...so I know what you're talking bout...lol! I'm hoping that when I start with sanding...there will be some surface left to patch and rattle can☺...Looking forward to the next video!

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

You were right to get the new body. I understand the purists view, but by the time you replace all the rusted metal with new metal, and use body filler, the body aint original anyway. On Junkyard Empire they did a 45 or 46 Willy's, and also replaced the body with a Kaiser Willy's body (BTW-They had to locate and drill the mounting bolt holes.) They did one on Wheeler Dealers too but the body wasn't in as bad a shape and they kept it. It had a military designation and even still had a military service schedule under the hood.

[@cameron5447]

gotta love how his body is beter than mine and he is replaicing it

[@jeffmeatballdeep8554]

Gonna Look pretty sweet when it's done

[@markchapmon8670]

Way too late to suggest the way to take the body off, but I would've considered a cherry picker on one end a cobble up a frame to use a hand crank winch (don't know if everyone else calls it a come-along like we do) on the other end.

[@1danwinn]

Josh you are a trusting guy depending on the ratchet straps under the body.

[@dalepremo3695]

Wonderful work! And you were absolutely right on that "body" - I should say DEAD body!

[@michaelmueller8976]

It would be a monumental for a seasoned body man to restore that body.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Me and my dad rebuilt his 73 cj-5, the body was gone. And by that I mean very large sections weren’t there... all new floors, rebuilt the entire sides of the tub, big patches in the firewall. It took us a few months to fab it all up and get it bondo-ed. It can be done if you want to, that Jeep is restored now and on the road

[@TheVze23sqf]

Were there’s a fork lift, there’s a way. Or as my hero says, “If it ain’t broke, you ain’t trying”. Great video👍😄😄

[@chrisgarsee5480]

Josh you didn’t hear me yelling stop you had the strap still around the frame lol. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewsims359]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!! awesome how you used the tractor. and running the ratchet strap under the driveshaft was real, you could have edited that part out but im glad you didnt. thats exactly the kind of stuff i do. how much fun would it be if everything went exaclty as planned. anyway, cant wait til friday for another jeep video👍👍👍👍👍

[@ndirish4515]

This is a perfect beginner project (not calling you a beginner by any means!). I just can't find one even close to cheap in my area.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I totally agree....couldn't be a more simply made vehicle

[@gabemalcolm4429]

Great tips, Josh Lol

[@SimonTekConley]

At least I'm not the only person unwilling to call for help to do something. And do everything myself

[@erictompkins8226]

After the fact.... no helpers, roached body, get a pack of cut off wheels for the angle grinder and make easy to lift bits.

[@billynunns]

These bloopers remind me of Tool Time. 😂

[@roryk.3568]

Thread the shifters and the knobs, you'll save someone a headache later. Not too mention, it associates thoughtfulness with your name.. Pretty cool if you ask me. As a past builder and current admirer myself, I'm naturally drawn to those details. I like how you build to your ability, it may not always be right but it's what you know. Not one person here can say they've never been there if you ever worked on a anything. You either dive in and learn or you 'll go ask or watch videos showing you how. Didn't have videos then just Manuals, those are the large paper backs that you had too read and learn if you wanted it fixed. Sell the body, they will come..

[@Saint696Anger]

Very cool

[@williamaichinger2358]

Stoney Ridge Farmer your beard is looking good!

[@haydenuk02]

Finally thanks for the content bud keep up the amazing work Edited please buy that other jeep we all are loving these videos also an idea when you was removing the body you could of welded some metal across the inside of the body on top of the two wheel arches and then used the forks to pick it up

[@jeep146]

I was thinking along that line. That's the problem when you work alone, another set of eyes can spot things or come up with a better idea.

[@sacredhills7305]

Looks like a sawzall could be your best friend during disassembly!

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

i like that wight dodge pickup you got i wish i had one that was a dually

[@Vader854]

Toss it...great video

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

I am one of them guys who see junk in a different way. I live by the old saying one mans trash it another mans treasure. If I was close to you I would get that body and make my own kind of Jeep. I have a Ford explorer that has been wrecked. I would fix that body up and put it on my frame and make it a rock crawler. So a few dents and rust don't bother me at all.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. I would have fixed the body too. If for no other reason than to prove to myself I could

[@samcarre7561]

man, you could have saved that tub :(, but nice video man, I did learn a bit for my own M38

[@Rayman1961.]

Take the old body and make a yard decoration out of it, sitting on a bed of rocks with a flagpole coming up out of it with a military theme flag on the pole maybe a few plants or flowers around the base oh and don't forget to light it up!