Willys Truck Take One: Will it Ever Run Again? Part One of Series of 30 Videos!!

[@ExploringAlabama]

Watch the video that pops up at the end for further progress on this beauty

[@curtistrimble1590]

what year is this truck?

[@davetaylor9202]

That could be a 194, 221 230, 292 Cubic engine easiest way to find out is too pull the head off and measure the bore and stroke Good luck

[@panagiotisaristokleous9052]

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[@davidbruecks1]

Stumbled across your little project. I have a 59 Willy's wagon that I am in the process of restoring. It has a flat head six in it. I will be following you and yours!

[@rex3837]

Thats kinda cool that pulley on the back was made in independence mo im from independence mo ok its not that cool but i thought it was lol love your videos brother you crack me up

[@sonsofthunder915]

At 5 mins in I have to pause and congratulate you on a super cool field find. Man, it cleaned up so well I almost thought it was a different truck. That lift will come in handy as well.

[@mactrak7997]

Our family had one of these that my uncle had for many years. My dad bought it and I learned to drive in it. Yes, the middle lever is for 2WD or 4WD and the smallest one is for HI-LO range. Some even had a 4'th lever for overdrive as these trucks would barely do 55 mph. Ours was a 1954 and had a flathead 226 CID Hurricane 6. The transmission is a Borg Warner T90 3-speed. I believe the name changed to Jeep after 1960 and this style was made until 1963. Hope this helps! Great find!

[@SpiritBear12]

My grandfather had a 1963 Willys jeep wagon. He converted it for camping by taking out the rear seat and making a bed and a counter top for it. Storage under the bed and counter top. He stored a 2 burner Coleman stove in there for cooking. He also made screens for the front windows that would swing up and clip into clips on the headliner. He also built a big rack on the top for carrying his boats on it (one at a time, not 2 at the same time) with a ladder down the side. He wanted the jeep to have the wide flat fenders do he could tie a deer to it when he went hunting. When I was a kid and he would take my grandmother and I shopping, he would take a hassock from the living room and place it in the back behind the front seats for me to sit on. The hassock would slide around a little bit when he went around corners. This was before seat belt laws and putting kids in car seats. I miss that jeep. No one else had one. When people saw it around town, every one knew who it was. His was red and white.

[@DanWebster]

I actually went camping in a model like this in the mountains of Camp Pendleton back in the early 70's. We caught rainbows in a stream and roamed the fire breaks with ease. If I recall the jeep has tripple granny and can literally walk up a very steep grade almost straight up.

[@creditdebitcardscostyoumon4588]

My father bought a 1960 Willy's panel delivery truck (it was similar to a SUV). It had a 4 cyl "L head" engine-one valve in the block the other in the head. Our family made a trip from St Louis,MO to San Fran, CA and back in it. I thought it was the coolest truck ever-wish I had it now. I instantly recognized the engine in the video-it is a Chevy 194 or 230....most likely from an early 1960's Nova. I had a 1964 Nova with a 194 - it lasted for over 500,000 miles-averaged 25 mpg. Hope you keep the 194 in the Willy's.....

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

Had to come back and watch take 1 again. It’s been a cool journey watching the Willys come back to life👍

[@louisaziz1235]

Bless you and thank you for speaking out. I am a veteran (male) and my son and my daughter are both veterans as well. My daughter was assaulted while on deployment. Her commander didn't want to ruin that assailants (3) careers and nothing came of it. You did the right thing. I am so happy to hear that you are a ''survivor''. I am proud of you.

[@akifyaman7323]

Türkçe açıklamalı olsa daha güzel olacak.

[@jamesfreud1]

Why can't America make great vehicles like this anymore? I want just a solid metal 4x4 beast like this. No creature comforts just a box full of tuff badassness!

[@samsonian]

Simple. Buy an old truck and put a newer drivetrain in it (or selected parts of a newer drivetrain). I’m real partial to the bodies of the 50s and 60s mainly (love old Apaches and Power Wagons). Also love the Willys, especially the old Overlands.

[@AllDimensionEclipses]

because creativity has been lost...these days cars all look the same...and ugly...

[@poppawolf26]

probably cost too much?

[@richardlong9109]

Because auto makers want to produce over priced junk that falls apart around payoff. Forcing them to turn around and buy another much like a drug dealer my friend.

[@VikingDudee]

My 1991 Chevy c1500 with the original 4.3 v6 had 687,000 miles when I sold it, The thing would not die, smokes on start up, rings or valve guide. I ended up selling it before I made a 2,000 mile move to another state, Didn't trust it tho I'm sure it would of made it, I did drive 6 hours away to a friends house going around 75 - 80mph 3 or 4 different times, funny passing new cars in a old work truck on the highway. Tranny was also replaced at 190,000 miles back in 2002. But other than that shes been the most reliable truck I've ever owned with the typical wear and tear parts.

[@elvisGT]

All these years and chrome on lamps looks lovely, only few rust spots. Nowadays cars can survive bloody 5 years, and this beast is just great. Thanks for sharing.

[@FieroKyle]

This is awesome, I have a 41 Chevy pickup and I had the same exact problem when mine was locked up so I put pb blaster in the cylinder heads and then eventually got it free by moving the fly wheel a little each day. After I got it spinning I got the starter to work. Then I got my distributor and coil to work. And then today my girlfriend and I checked the spark plug wires and plugs. All work but 2. And I have spares. I haven’t put any money into the truck and if I can get it started for completely free then I’d be really happy

[@Ary769]

A diamond in the rough begs to be rescued. This project will make you proud when it's done Ex.Ala.

[@arterickson9809]

Thanks for the rescue! Love these old units and wish I had the skills and or money to drive one again.

[@paulgeoffrion5506]

Keep us posted on the progress. I'd love to see that old truck run again.

[@schokey3513]

You got the makins of a War Wagon, for sure - this thing is gorgeous. The hole up high on the rear of the drivers side cab is from an older antennae/mount and the "after shave" bottle from the right side tool box is a hip flask, with the cap being the shot glass. Good luck!!

[@alexisprojects]

Your soft sarcasm and humor took a moment to get used to, but now, I'm a fan.

[@thadeusmuthemba5557]

The reason I love this restorations is because. I can compare how far we are in as far as inventions are concerned. What was done better and what is done better on modern machines . I worked on late car models and new car models and we have significant changes on them.

[@laurelyoung-canaday9439]

Thanks so much for the laughs. You have a great sense of humor.

[@hvacr24]

Thank you for saving the vehicle bud!! Great restoration project!!

[@EAGLE-ju8fc]

Yes, left and right threads for either side. My first light truck had me and several broken spanners perplexed until I worked out what the 'L' on the end of the stud meant! You sure are setting yourself a task. Yep, throw that engine out and replace it. Wheel bearings, brake lines, fuel lines, shockers, front end rubbers, brake shoes, the welding but at least those dinky lights work. It would look cool with wood paneling down the sides where the tool boxes are. Good luck and I look forward to watching your progress and your other vids if you get the time.

[@richdiscoveries]

Those two small shifters next to your regular transmission gear shifter are twin sticks for the transfer case. A twin stick transfer case allows you to engage the front and rear axles separately rather thin at once like your average single stick transfer case. For example you can engage only the front axle and make it a front-wheel drive or only the rear and make it a rear wheel drive, or you can engage them both and have your four-wheel drive. Obviously without climbing under there looking at it I can't verify that just from a video, but it looks like a twin stick transfer case to me

[@pneumatic00]

Probably the lighting, but looked about 10 times better once you got it home! Looks like a great project!

[@bdon42]

I really like the boxes on it , also gives it fenders so if you're in the mud. Awesome old willy's !!!!!!

[@gatekeeper65]

what an absolutely beautiful project truck. I would drive that thing around so proud.

[@danielduarte1574]

I would pute a chevy 350 in it with a turbo 400 trans

[@geffreybolster3780]

I had a C-J2A for 12 years. recently I wanted some kind of old 4 wheel drive truck. I was after a Willys truck like this. As it is I ended up with a C-1-PW. Too much fun!

[@jburritt426]

I love old Willys! They are beautiful.

[@kellyweisner4067]

Your sense of humor is fantastic and on point! I am enjoying watching this project. I won't be much help but you have my support... from a distance.

[@ExploringAlabama]

Welcome aboard!

[@joewiechowski6660]

That's awesome it's amazing how solid it is from laying on the ground

[@onebadsavage26]

I don't think your boy could have been less excited about the Willies. Nice old truck. good luck getting it running.

[@monstersofthemidway7125]

I love your two comments at 27:05 1). This is an honest video. I could pretend that I know what I am doing but I don't. 2) My offspring seem to think this thing is never going to fun, but, oh, it's going to run.

[@toddhop0]

You forgot the maybe.

[@glennbelldc1651]

Your driver side lug nuts are left hand threads because back in the day, engineers, believed the tires going forward on drivers side would undo the lug nuts. the passenger side was right hand and there for would tighten if any thing going forward. they changed that idea in the late 60's. love the truck. and really want to see the build. get a tripod and show us the work. good luck.

[@ExploringAlabama]

interesting, thanks

[@jeep2003]

Nice project! you are correct about the shifters. Some of them have two shifters to control the front and rear outputs independently but yours does both at once. the pto winch setup is worth as much as the whole jeep. Ebay is not the place to buy jeep parts for sure try to get everything from junk yards i always see willys trucks at my yard. Im not sure id bother with the dump bed setup but i guess it would be handy. Im sure your not going to be doing a show quality restoration anyway lol. That cab is in nice shape im jealous we dont get that kind up here in the north

[@battleshipoverland8677]

Im loving the vids on this Willys Jeep. Keep up the excellent work. I have a 1998 XJ that im slowly getting back on the road and modding into a camper/expedition vehicle. Watching you work on yours keeps me inspired to continue with mine. All the best from Nige in England and my jeep ("The Battleship"")

[@defendfreedom777]

The first jeep I ever got to ride in was one of these with my dad in 1965, I mis those days and mis my father, but here in the year 2023 I am still a jeep man and now my kids and grandkids are jeep gal's and jeep guy's 😉

[@MuskratOutdoors]

About a fifty six I think? Am I close? Mine is a 1948, I've had since high school. I'm fifty two now. Look up "Kaiser Willys" They have a great catalog with all the parts you need. If you can find a serial number tag, it will give you the year too.

[@craigpalmer5693]

Willy's truck been there long time abandoned no tires hope the engine good condition get started running tune up battery team work awesome video bless you Alabama

[@mikeboldrick837]

Cool Video! Love your comments and your humor! Nice job

[@uski59]

Nice project truck,....why people let stuff like this rot in a field is beyond me. This is a great project to follow, there is a playlist on his home page so enjoy... THANKS for making a playlist of this project. It was enjoyable to watch the progress.

[@rebeccaash2759]

Cool old truck don't give up on it keep researching on it can't wait to see it run.

[@badhat1973]

The alternator brackets you need are off a mid 60s to mid 70s Chevy truck with a inline 6, that's a 292 if I remember correctly. the alternator wiring is easy. I would also suggest that you swap out the distributor with a electronic one from the mid 70s and save your self the headache of dealing with the points. Really nice old jeep.

[@ardvark1835]

Love the old Willie's ,i love old cars , my mk 1 Escort is based on the WW 2 ford Jeep ,same engine and springs alot of the same parts

[@terryclark1952]

I learned how to drive in one just like it. They are great it will run one day but the brakes are always dodgey. Love it!

[@nasirramli8658]

Wowww its look very clean and new now and had Tyres.. Good job fellas..

[@garyfisher1503]

The driver side has a left hand thread so the wheel nuts tighten in The direction of travel to stop the wheels coming loose, nice rescue.

[@texaslifejulie8533]

Oh man, you have a major project there! Tons of luck to ya♡♡ Awesome video !

[@d.j.9961]

Honestly, I think she deserves a full rebuild! Strip the bed & cab off the frame & sand blast/sand, whatever! I'd strip the frame & see about any reinforcement (if needed) & replace all electrical, all hoses, tear the motor down, new water pump & etc (if you can find parts) I watched a you tube video & i saw a auction in Texas I think, where they sold 3 similar to yours. I hope you put in the time & money & get her going, one of the willy's I say had a Cool W on the tailgate! They are beautiful trucks! GOOD LUCK!

[@ExploringAlabama]

time and money, key words

[@suzannewillis817]

I love old vehicles. My daddy had a 58 Buick supercharger. And when your a kid and your around that old car it can grow on you.i sure do miss it.i hope this truck has a chance ,it deserves it and I think it will.

[@jarhead6153]

What are the odds of me finding a KZbin channel that has both MD’ing and old Jeeps....WIN. Now to catch up on your progress...and I’m not too far in the FL panhandle to boot. Keep up the good vids....

[@onesadtech]

Awesome video! Love the honest and down to earth vibes. Wish I could have given ya a hand with it!

[@jolenewandersee7047]

When it gets warmer you should invite some of your gear head subscribers to come help work on your new/old vehicle. I think with a few of you putting your heads together you could really get some good ideas and a lot of work done on it. Just a thought to ponder.

[@ExploringAlabama]

i like it

[@MerrylBustin]

Awesome and worthwhile project for sure. It will be neat to follow your progress on this. Might take a while!! Well done

[@nascarmommam5915]

Time to check out about Willy! Might have to binge watch just catch up it’s really a cool little truck. 🚛

[@idigdaytona4478]

They made them in 6 volt ,12 volt and 24 volt for military . Check for a local shop that rebuilds alternators and generators . They can spin it for you and tell you what it needs. My guess is a 1958 but I don't think they made many changes on them. As a kid my neighbors had a station wagon model they used for plowing their drive way in winter. That's why I noticed the one down the road. They are cool but they are small.

[@raghvirsingh4]

Hello sir

[@karyaagung6990]

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[@dougtitus8784]

Change to an alternator 1 wire gm

[@lindomarrodriguesdasilva3532]

Boa tarde parabéns

[@thadeusmuthemba5557]

Did those have alternators or generators I replaced a couple of generators to alternators before . Generators were hard to work on especially if you were to do anything with the external charge regulators. Just throw an alternator with 3 wires. 1 wire hot 2wire hot from the ignition 3 ground to the warning light on the dash board. Generators were nightmares. They were DC motors with very good amount of voltage drops.

[@joshuahenson9226]

The pulley was made at Gold Foundry Machine Works in Independence, Missouri. The Smallest shifter is the PTO, the other to smaller Shift Knobs are for the Swinging Transfer Case, and then you got the main Shift Knob.

[@scotthopkins4700]

It looks like a 230 or 250, I have the 250 in my 68 Chevy Van. I don't know the block layout of a 194, so I can't speak for that, but the 292 has its motor mounts offset. The passenger side mount is on the other side of the fuel pump. The 230 and 250 use the same block, so you would probably have to pull the stamped number to the left of the distributor to be sure.

[@tomschweikert9537]

i believe 194 is similar to 230 and 250

[@jeremydeforest809]

look for cracks in that engine block under the exhaust manifold. That engine has more crud from Pennzoil in the valve cover than it can crank with. we pulled all of these 216 engines and installed 350 or 396 back in the 80s .

[@rickdickens4786]

I agree with talking to Johnathan W. Mystery oil and take the radiator off then you’ll have better access with a breaker bar lug wrench to see if it will move slightly. Then after a few days it’s still stuck I think an old six from a junk yard that’s not frozen is the cheap fix on it. Good Luck!

[@ExploringAlabama]

the cam shaft spot to turn the engine is at the frame, well below the radiator

[@telicogarage]

What a badass truck no others brand looks like this

[@markp6732]

SCORES,WHAT a gem I love it,WHAT year,one piece windshield .GOOD FIND!!!🔩🔧

[@karilynjaquest8739]

Great project. Hope you get it up and running. Wow I couldn't believe how many comments you have on the truck. So many people with lots of helpful advice and wanting to pitch in and help. Have said it before, you have wonderful subscibers. If good wishes could fix it the wilys would be up and running in days. Good luck.

[@ErlefromVa]

Awesome video! I'm praying for ya man, want to see that old Willies pur again and zippin around the yard!

[@shaynep2244]

i bought a 1953 willys 4x4 pick from an auction...and drove it home. i bought it in 2001. it has 13 rear leaf springs, so yours willlift all those hydraulics you are wondering about

[@stationvictormike3415]

Memories, Uncle and I used to go get wood on one of these. I have pics of them. He has two. One he finaly parked it for good.

[@MegaReception1]

The three levers are the bigger one of course is the shifter , the middle one is 4 WD and the little one is compound low all torque in first gear you can walk beside your truck. Nice job maybe you can find the orijinal rear fenders and adapt them so they lift with the bed. Greetings from Panama

[@Miknunley3]

That's a pretty cool old truck. I've seen worse, my model t was a frame, body, and boxes of parts. Now its museum quality restored. This one doesn't really look too bad. The body looks to be in pretty good shape and most of it is there.

[@mdmanley1975]

New favorite channel....love the content family friendly entertainment... Good stuff

[@ExploringAlabama]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wintuwarrior5266]

Put the Gen in a vice, use your drill with a socket and spin it while using a meter to get a reading

[@ExploringAlabama]

Oh yeah great idea, I'm on it tonight

[@RuneTheFirst]

Generator: If you stay with a generator (and you will probably will for a while) note that the old Autolite ones had to be "polarized' when installed by flashing across 2 terminals on the voltage regulator. I don't know all of the regulator types but you should be able to find an old Motor's manual with the info. Those old rears with the key in them were a pain. Good job you found the right kind of puller. Omen? While typing this I had the TV on and just happened to look at it to find that the movie playing had a pickup identical to yours. Same color and all.

[@jillybean9329]

It's quite an undertaking u have there but it's sweeter than sweet. REALLY looking forward to seeing it on the road again. Sing it with me 😊

[@TheSWolfe]

"On the commode again. Just can't wait to get on..." Uh, wait a minute. U said "road," huh? My whoopsie. Nevermind.

[@terrygeiger7510]

That is a beauty! Can't wait to see it finished.

[@larryalexander4833]

One wire alternator is the way to go ! No regulator or bunch of wiring check it out. Or rebuild the Gen?

[@jamedd4461]

it might be a 256 Ci I would start by marking all plug wires than remove the the plugs and put some fuel oil in the cyl. over night remove the radiator and reach in with a socket and bar and turn it over 4 full turns . thats what we always did in the shop.

[@katbot2190]

That is a snazzy truck. I like the front and the chrome on the sides.

[@AvalancheMan]

My dad used to own a '52 GMC pick-up. The button on the dash near the key is the stater button on his truck. It might be the same on this truck as well.

[@russellcupples2170]

I did not know that about the patent numbers .TY for the enlightenment .

[@charliefunboy5210]

You need to join the Kaiser, Fraizer & Willys Club. They have a Manufacturers fund that will have ALL the parts for the truck. Plus those guys can answer your questions. Some of the older guys even worked at the Plants in Toledo and Willow Run.

[@nealfry7403]

2 small shifters, 1- to select hi/low, 2- 4low, 4high,and 2wh drive. The button on the dash is how you start the engine after you turn the ignition switch to run. Atleast that's how my 48 willy's was. Mine was a 6 volt system I converted over to a 12 volt system. My fuel gauge was a light bulb, I could watch my voltage on a meter and if it wasn't charging correctly I had wired in a headlight reistat switch I could turn up for more voltage or turn down for less. Wipers were vacuum.

[@lloydbethel252]

Those old generators work like a electric motor. 6 or 12 volts depending on what you have just hook up battery to the poles and the motor will spin if good. New gererators need to be polarized to charge when rebuilt, or new if you find one

[@claudedevault6068]

Cool trucks my dad has a 1948. The glass bowl on the carb is my favorite thing about it.

[@dakota.zimmerman]

Auto trans fluid is the best thing to put in the cylinders to get them broke loose. With all the detergents and stuff in it, it breaks down all the crap in the cylinders and frees the engine up. Let it sit for 24 hours and you should have no problem turning it.

[@ronaldherd361]

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[@CattleRustlerOCN]

This is facts. Use ATF in the spark plug holes to crack the engine loose

[@cammiecarpinetti6010]

enjoy working on that awesome truck....we had a 1951 willys jeep we fixed up when i was young ....willys no substitute..blessing to your family

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Cool. My neighbor had a 51.

[@gtb81.]

i really wish i could come over there and do the wiring for you, i could rewire that thing in a few hours also to test the generator just ground the case of it, then put 12 volt to each terminal and if it spins on both ones, then it is good

[@johnme7049]

Gen to alt swap fairly simple. GM alt with self activating regulator can be had at parts store. Try NAPA. They were made to convert old tractors. Only one wire to conect. The regulator was internal on GM alts. and so you only had to replace the OEM regulator, simple fix.Check around small town places where they fix old tractors.

[@d.j.9961]

that bottole jack is cool & easily fixed if needed! just refill it & maybe replace O-rings.

[@60EFFIE]

Original bed would be fairly easy to rebuild w/ sheet steel, some square tube an stuff off the old bed. Heavier gauge sheet is easy to weld w/out warping. Finding some correct fenders might be another story. The winch front and rear would definitely stay!

[@michigandogman3060]

A little marvel mystery oil down the spark plug holes got my 49 flathead 8 unstuck using a 1/2 inch breaker bar in the crank shaft

[@mtngoat58]

cool project i been working on and restoring old classic cars and such for many years got 4 i am doing now 69 road runner 69 olds 442 ---67 dodge coronet 500 --and this past saturday i just drug a 68 chevy 100 shorty van home with the 283 power pack engine and powerglide trans gonna be a fun project

[@MrShanghai34]

My son gave me a Parts manual for Willys Overland utility vehicles/ 1946-1964. He paid a whoppin' $1.49 for it at Goodwill. It has parts lists on one side and you flip the book over and it has a rebuild manual.. I hope you can get it going.

[@jodythorpe952]

If you put voltage to I think field on that generator it should spin. That how you tell if there good

[@Ken19700]

The transfer case is a Dana 18 or a Dana 20. The two little shifters are two or four wheel drive for the one closest to the driver and high or low gear for the other one.

[@2233golf2]

This guy could make a living with his soothing voice.......great content......keep on taping....just subscribed. ...

[@trenzmeister]

looks better with tires...shame about hole in dash...nice lines to it.....voltage regulator will tell you 6 or 12 volt and what ground...definitely convert to gm alternator....good luck looks like fun

[@Ken19700]

Don't worry about what engine it is just yet. You have to take it out along with the drivetrain anyway to get them rebuilt.

[@cmosqueda760]

I haven't watched your video yet but I'm gonna say it WILL run again.

[@BryanM362]

Cool project! Your comments are hilarious! A little JB Weld and it'll be fine, A Gigantor Crescaount, I don't have a mule, I have a cat, it's a strong cat.... Cracking me up!

[@Vezmerize]

She is amazing. I hope you are able to do something with it.

[@Kickinpony66]

You're a US Navy Veteran? Holy crap, so am I!!! I qualified Submarine Warfare (SS) on USS Jacksonville SSN-699, on 11/10/93!!! HELLO SHIPMATE!!!

[@ExploringAlabama]

well....I went sea one day only. I spent all my years as a navy field medic stationed with the USMC, but yes, glad to meet you!

[@Kickinpony66]

Hey, I posted a link to your video in a Willys/Jeep group on Facebook, and one of the members commented with some great information. Here's a link to the group... facebook.com/groups/533087846854829/?multi_permalinks=987418418088434&notif_id=1522301035978971&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

[@kennycarson1960]

I love it. Hope you keep us posted

[@gunlover1955]

Check over the driver side front spring hanger on the frame that's where the SN and model numbers are.

[@1244taylor]

She's a machine.. will look forward to her running .