Willys Jeep Rescue: Is the frame worth keeping? What do you think?

Willys Jeep Rescue: Is the frame worth keeping? What do you think?
Today we'll roll Popcorn the Willys out of the shop and get to it with the pressure washer. We'll see how dirty it is and whether it's worth painting, powder coating or what you think! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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[@dmorgan28]

I agree with these other subscribers Josh. You need to update to a 12 volt system. It’s a good idea. I also agree to keep the Jeep as part of the family is also a good idea. Good luck on deciding.

[@jamesstepp9982]

12 Volts-if for no other reason than it'll save having to haul a Cat battery around all Winter to jump-start everything else and feed the 2K power inverter to run your power tools on....Keep the 6V starter,too-as long as you don't crank it too long it'll last for years and turn the engine fast enough to start easily in ANY weather.

[@jerrysadler6100]

Keep it!! Reweld the front, you can add a plate to the outside to help make it more stiff, do your self a favor, replace the clutch and pressure plate and throw out bearings, replaced all the ground cables, seal the frame totally, might even check on under coat it!!

[@rodgercottrill3342]

Keep it . It's part of the family

[@Will7981]

I concur.

[@josephsierra7295]

Dittos

[@kcatto21]

Sad to sell a family heirloom... I almost subscribed until I heard you say you all ready had it sold.... A real shame... keep the jeep and sell the grand national...

[@madjeepernh6834]

The Jeep (not a car) is part of your family....you gotta keep her!!!! Ditch the SS..keep the Jeep!!! Much love Josh!

[@crazyJ3280]

I think it's awesome you are rebuilding an old piece of American history like you are. Honestly given as old as that frame is i would say powder coat it no matter what

[@ssquared8076]

Thats a clean flat fender frame. I'd fix the weld upfont and add a little filler plate over the rear section and paint it. No need to blow it apart and sandblast it. Also I'd keep it.

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Josh good video I enjoyed it and I think you should keep popcorn because popcorn was your father's

[@gordonv2456]

There's a good connection with the wife too if she likes it. I would pass it on if you can't store it properly. I would keep the sxs and would not have room for another toy.

[@annettebulley5285]

I agree with you Scott Smith

[@mikelambillotte710]

keep it

[@My8j]

Josh , love what you're doing. Popcorn loves it too.

[@baraktzfanya3980]

Brings good memories, I had such a JEEP 30 years ago, with a Flat Head Motor, 3 Gears box & 1 Reverse. The best ever vehicle foe OFF ROAD drive.

[@baraktzfanya3980]

Keep the JEEP at home, it is the BEST Utility Vehicle you can ever dream of. It is cheap, easy to maintain, far more reliable & fun than any other vehicle you can ever imagine. (From Denmark) BarakBees.

[@stephenmartin2283]

Keep it. That thing has memories that make it more valuable to you then anyone else.

[@boatdesigner12]

Get Mrs.Stoney more involved. She's a natural beauty. Your views will skyrocket.

[@samanthapryor820]

Definitely keep that Jeep please I love your channel and seeing this Jeep project has been so nice

[@tfastlane]

That broken ground strap might be your only slow running starter problem.

[@timkaldahl]

She's a beauty. And the Willys is nice too. I would keep them both. Soul mate, and a piece of your soul.

[@williamlillibridge6055]

Keep it! There really fun to drive, had one when I was in the Army many years ago.

[@williamj.barnhartjr.3108]

I enjoy your Jeep videos, if it was me I'd be keeping it after putting all the work and money into it besides that it's child hood memory that you have with it. Thanks for sharing

[@ericmcbride7582]

Keep the Jeep, it's part of your family history

[@17buckrogers]

keep it it is a family heirloom that you can pass down to your kids

[@My8j]

Keep it Josh. It has been a piece of the farm. It's the spirit of what Popcorn gives , that's what popcorn give you.

[@genefoster9821]

It’s part of the family. It can never be replaced. It is one of a kind.

[@harryquist9]

Beautiful grandnational a true survivor and the 454 pick up some true eye candy.

[@dadofpetie]

Keep the Jeep! Popcorn is part of the family.

[@glennbelldc1651]

I say keep it. all the work you're doing and it can do all plus more than the gator does. besides you can drive it to town and car shows.

[@BggstHm]

I'm glad to see you still have $100 farm truck. that is my favorite vehicle on the farm :-)

[@dannygoin6552]

That one is something you keep being in your family for 70 years wow

[@stacyboots1818]

Glad to hear ol popcorn will live on! There are lots of jeeps but this was dads jeep.l would keep this little gem.

[@ncooper7757]

This video popped up as I am working on my 70 mustang watching it as the oil and fluid so I can put in a new timing chain cover gasket and water pump while I'm at it and oils pan gasket

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome!

[@philmoore9829]

Yes, keep it. It's been in your family for years. If you are not going to keep it then sell it, give it away the way it is. If you keep it don't go crazy fixing it up. Make it usable and preserve it as best you can.

[@rustybum2]

I think you'll get the message Josh, this old girl has been part of your life for ever, it's in you genes! Keep it, but keep it as original as you can---OK? Best wishes from the Emerald Isle"

[@GMC6969]

Great job!!! I think keep it being it was your fathers. Once its gone from your hands its gone for ever.. Keep up great work. Much love and best wishes from Canada!! Peace

[@alexdarte2]

Keep it buddy it's a work of art

[@hapnewsom9217]

A man is only as good as his word Josh. If you promised it to your friend you are honor bound to stick with it unless he's totally ok with you backing out.. Build Popcorn like it was going to be your own and then make sure you give it to your best friend....That is what I would do....makes it easier to look at the guy in the mirror each day.....

[@garrettwinrick6322]

Awsome! You should sandblast, repair and if needed weld spot with other things.

[@randomcountrystuff7953]

Keep the frame and don't sell the Jeep because that would be great memories gone.great video keep up the good work !!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think I'm building more memories restoring it than I did riding around in it when I was a kid.....I'll announce on friday whether I'm letting it go or keeping it....I have to have a conversation with my friend who is wanting to buy it

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Keep it Josh building something with your sweat blood and heart really means something thanks for video's

[@revondamosser1395]

Keep it! Makes me think of your grandma!

[@jayjenkins4721]

After watching your Willys videos I went ahead and ordered a tub kit from KW's. Jason called me to work out shipping stuff and I asked him about the truck and my long gravel driveway. He told me about "some KZbinr" who bought one a few weeks ago and I said "Stoney Ridge Farmer"? Yeah, that's the guy...lol. I told him you were the reason I bought the tub kit. Your frame looks great and you're right about the front end cracking. Mine did too at one time, but my 48 Cj2A was originally an Agri-Jeep and had a 265lb ballast weight on the front end so it could run rear 3 point attachments like plows and things.

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

LOL at the outtakes! You have to flatter your pressure washer to get it started. One of my ex wives was like that!

[@puddlesshoes12]

I think you should keep it. The other guy should have bought it and fix it up himself if he wanted it... that's a nice jeep. Keep it in the family.. love the videos. Learning alot. Thank you so much

[@r.seaboats6666]

Sand blast, repair areas maybe even reinforce should be all sett "

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

I've always loved and lusted after the Grand National too. Since I was a teenager.

[@richievlogs1755]

Keep it it is part of the family I love the Jeep it looks cool and everything keep up with the good work love your videos

[@haydenuk02]

I think you should sand blast it then repair it then powder coat it so it lasts longer keep up the great work and thanks for the content

[@christopherdoyle1390]

You should REALLY keep old popcorn!!!!! I love seeing it!!!

[@russellharris3423]

Keep the Jeep because of what it means. What does the Domestic Goddess have to say about this? I would suggest that you have the frame/chassis hot dipped to ensure that all the nooks and crannies are protected. Good luck.

[@thefergusonlover5898]

Keep it you gotta it’s been with your family for ages

[@richardthompson6406]

My dad and I restored a 1947 cj2a. Best time we ever had. Make sure you put some thick leather between the frame and body so there’s no squeaks. Only where the body bolts are. Have fun

[@MustObeyTheRules]

That frame is fine. A very small amount of work on those two spots you pointed out. I’d keep it for sure.

[@mikebenoit158]

You are Awesome Brotherman

[@billynunns]

KEEP IT! It was your dad's and apart of the farm life.

[@chrislawrence8141]

I'd say keep it. Don't do a show quality restoration just make a reliable driver and use it on the farm. I have a farmer friend who has 2 Willie's Jeep's he uses them both on the farm. One of his has a rear PTO which is handy

[@jamesstepp9982]

Jeep USED to offer LOADS of optional tools and implements to work with the Jeep-plow,auger,sawmill,welder/generator-you name it-and you could get it already set up to fit on your Jeep and run off a rear PTO,ALSO available either as an installed option or a kit for later. There's a LOT of that stuff still out there!

[@nita-bassetmom223]

I think you should Keep it, I see the hard work you put into it, it would be hard for me to get rid of it... Best of Luck

[@kickit59]

Great job on the jeep clean up! You should keep popcorn because it's been in the family so long.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Well...being in the family...and being in the barn covered in chicken poop are different....dad sold it to me...didn't give it to me...been years and years since we used it....I'm more in love with it for use on the farm! I'll make the announcement friday as to whether we keep it or not...I have to get on the phone with my friend who wants to buy it

[@kickit59]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Ok cool it will be cool to see you fix it up either way.

[@speedstick77]

Glad to see you are careful to protect bolt holes. Wish you could dispatch some of the bolt holes walking around on two legs..

[@kellyboyslawncarellc3555]

Love the video. I say keep it for a while. I can’t wait to see it all finished. Also can’t wait to see the Ventrac I saw in the background

[@Beandiptheredneck]

That cracked weld in the front is similar to the cracked weld on my dads 73 cj-5. We just buzzed it shut with a stick welder when we rebuilt it and it’s holding up just great and dandy

[@johnnutt8189]

Josh Keep the Jeep When you're done with it your father will smile

[@papawnanabubby5005]

KEEP IT!!!!!! Keep 'em all. Most of, actually all of my toys are gone. Health issues and financial issues (caused by the health issues) made it necessary to sell whatever we couldn't eat. Keep 'em 'til you can't.

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

That is a nice 454SS in the background!!

[@joolwing]

I'm afraid the Jeep is now sentimentally attached to 186,001 people. Keep it and keep on singin the Jeep songs.

[@nicostenfors5690]

Looks like 187k now

[@joolwing]

With fun and upbeat videos to watch on this channel that clock will never stop ticking

[@leomaestas366]

Josh the frame on popcorn looks really good have it sand blasted and power code it is still in real good shape. Josh if I was you I would keep popcorn it’s one of kind hard to find.

[@yeehaw.t.v.1530]

Keep the Jeep for memories

[@denisesevern5660]

Yes keep it buddy to many memories associated with it l think you will regret letting it go all your life long ♡♡

[@JL4ever]

Yes you CAN keep them all!!! KEEP IT!!!😂🤗

[@masonl8128]

It's just a few extra steps to reach perfection during restorations, if its affordable sandblast and powdercoat it since you've got taken down already, in years to come you'll appreciate that extra step.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'm not sure I'm gonna take it that far....heck the frame is 70 years old and still solid...we'll talk more about it this friday on the jeep vid

[@doogals]

I have a Craftsman Clean 'n Carry pressure washer. I found a VERY light weight bungee cord works well for the throttle. If I don't use it, it will shut completely down.

[@jesseduke694]

I know what u mean when u say your falling in love with your jeep. I have my Dads old ford I rebuilt. Nothing is truly yours until u build it! Your blood, sweat, & tears go into something. U invest a peace of your soul when u do this. I would keep it if I were u. U only live once.

[@eaglewhitefeather0183]

I would box in the frame rails as much as I could while you got the body off. Just me. Not telling you what works for you. Love the vids. Oh I almost forgot. You need to be very careful. The front springs on those thing have a lot of travel, so much so the front end can suddenly get bite when turning a corner on pavement and roll the Jeep on you. I know this because Navy Surplus stopped auctioning them off in the 1980's for that very reason. Too many people got hurt. Please be careful.

[@kenfreeborn3673]

Hey bud , this is one you should keep

[@Rebel9668]

You have to ask whether you should keep it? Man, that's got some serious family history in it and a lot of hours of work. Of course you should keep it!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

See...I don't see iron as "family history"...I see land and maybe hand tools. However we are keeping it now that I have so much invested

[@Rebel9668]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I see land that way as well. Unfortunately my Grandmother didn't and when Grandaddy passed she sold the old family farm and moved to town. (She grew up in the 30's as a sharecropper in West Tennessee) We still have the family graveyard with an access road to it back behind the old farm at least. I guess that's why to me the stuff that I CAN hang on to means all the more to me.

[@johnnywrench9669]

Josh if you haven't already done the frame use chassis paint from a truck parts store I forget the name of it but there is a gallon can with a truck on the label it will great like steel paint and it's meant for adhiring to rust.

[@tomsnyder5324]

If you haven’t tried PB Blaster Penetrating Oil...it’s great stuff...like your videos.

[@hillbillydualsport]

The frame looks good no worries!

[@rourkehembree7839]

That was a common problem for the the cracked weld on the front cross member, just grind and weld it back up, the mid center cross member those are where they welded it in from factory hope this helps.

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

You mentioned that the earth strap between the frame and the engine block was frayed / broken.... that most likely why you had difficulty starting the Jeep engine!

[@gonerydin4225]

It's been in your family a long time. You should keep it.

[@ironnads7975]

I hope you covered that starter access hole before powerwashing

[@vairbob]

I add my vote to keep it, it is part of your history.................

[@d.b.2812]

Great project, looks like fun, can't wait to see the outcome.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Super Clean is the best degreaser ever...keep the Jeep!

[@Ellenslife851]

Yes I would take it to get sandblasted or abrasive blasted because I think it’s worth it if you’re going this far. And definitely get some new paint on it

[@MrLangDog]

I was very surprised you decided to rebuild and then sell it due to the memories you had with it. Be very tactful when you let you let the guy down:)

[@idahofabricator8710]

Josh you’ve got to keep popcorn it’s a family heirloom. Also I don’t see anything wrong with the frame, welding up that front crossmember no big deal, the area in the back that you pointed out unless it’s really thin not to worry if it concerns you I will put a fish plate on the inside of the frame so it won’t show just to give it some added strength in that area. I would definitely pull the motor and transmission, I think your starter problem might’ve been that wonky ground strap.

[@MrAdrianojujuba]

Nice buddy hugs from Brazil

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Hugs! WOooooO!

[@Gilligan24]

Keep it.

[@larryglover1198]

I am new to your Jeep project. If that is a 6 volt system it probably is a positive ground! It looked like you have negative to ground . That may be your starter problem.

[@exlimey1417]

You can't keep everything that comes onto the farm, but you should keep the Jeep. To make room, sell me the GN.

[@cheydahlitz4165]

Please try to keep it. Love the vids.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Chey!

[@wyattsutphin]

You should set up an electrolysis tank for all the rusty tidbits. Well worth the time spent.

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

I think the poor ground is the cause of the dragging starter. Did right from the beginning. Very important, especially on a positive grounding system.

[@cammedls3532]

You should definitely do a Kubota vv2203 swap. Overlanddiesel has a conversion kit that looks well built. Also throw a overdrive on it!

[@ShotofJameson]

Beautiful land you have .

[@BushcraftNick]

Awesome video. You’re my role model for KZbin

[@ns9743]

Keep the jeep for gods sake brother.its an awesome vehicle in the farm and who wants to lose that awesome piece of nostalgia

[@gmoney9588]

Looks like you'll be pulling the engine , trans & transfer case soon . I believe that was the plan ? I'm no pro , but I believe that when splitting the t-case from the trans , you must remove the PTO cover and take off the nut holding the input drive gear and remove it before splitting the two . Please do research it though . I've a feeling your going to rebuild the powertrain and drivetrain .

[@JK-co6wk]

first things first. I vote to keep the Jeep and if you decide to keep it I also vote to remove the engine and freshen it up. If your going to do a restoration might as well do it right and do it while Kieser Jeep is willing to help you out. If it was mine I would completely restore it from the ground up. Second--- On the 454 Pickup, I would do some research and find a reputable paintless dent repair on the door. Third ---- It was nice to see Mrs. Stoney Ridge, She always has a smile on. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@desmondauffrey7823]

Great work I love your videos ESPECIALLY the willys resto vids !

[@matthewbradley4906]

The grand national has got to be one of the sexiest cars that GM ever put out if I had my hands on one I’d be a happy guy to

[@johnseward8818]

Keep it

[@bruceclark1603]

Oh i’ll tell ya straight up, it is a WILLYS!!! I would keep it over anything else vehicle-wise in your stable, except maybe the $100 truck she is a beauty also.