hi from the 4 corners

[unclebill]

i don't know why i waited until i was 46 years old to get a Willy's
but i finally did.
i am trying to get it as restored as much as my wallet will allow.
this looks like a good place.
thanks for having me.
bill

 

[SteelHeadz]

Welcome to Jeepz.com Uncle bill..

 

[Shewilly]

Welcome! Congrats on the Willys! Do it run?

 

[B'ham Jeeper]

Welcome to the Z UncleBill.... That one looks just like the one I used to drive down on our farm!

 

[unclebill]

Welcome! Congrats on the Willys! Do it run?

see for yourself!

 

[unclebill]

ive got some original seats on the way.
thats a koenig hardtop in the foreground that came with it.

 

[Shewilly]

Sweet! That brought back memories!! little I4! I did see the top, how bout doors?

 

[Utah_jeepster]

Welcome to the Z...she looks clean.

 

[unclebill]

Sweet! That brought back memories!! little I4! I did see the top, how bout doors?

 

[unclebill]

so far
complete rewire
replace 9" brakes
fabricate seat brackets/front bumper
adjust valves/timing /dwell etc.
clean/patch gas tank
change all fluids differentials/transmission/ etc.
carb rebuild
replace warn locking hubs with selectros
repack wheel bearings replace seals
it has been a busy 6 weeks since i bought it.
i am not mechanically inclined and have zero experience working on cars.
it's been a sink or swim crash course in the mysteries of the kaiser/willy's for me.:lol:

 

[Shewilly]

Lol! Soon you will know that little motor like the back of your hand! Sounds like much of it is already behind you. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted....PS I realy like your jeep. Vintage are the sheeeiizzz! Lol!

 

[unclebill]

i learned everything i know on the intergooglyweb.

 

[Carleysjeep]

I lived in Cotez for about a year when I was in high school, always wanted a jeep while I was there but could not swing it on a high school budget. Nice willys! Welcome.

 

[unclebill]

thanks folks.

everytime i look at it
i thank the lord it wasnt modded/ mutated/ molested.
i like stock.

 

[avan]

Got a real beauty there, keep us updated with pics

 

[unclebill]

my right fender is damaged.
but i get a replacement tomorrow.
now i have to learn how to fix a fuel pump leak.......
sometimes i wonder just how many things can be screwed up on one vehicle?
am i being punished for evil deeds in a past life?

 

[unclebill]

i am starting to get used to the idea of having a jeep so i can throw money at it and it can sit immobile in my driveway and leak.

 

[SteelHeadz]

It could be worse, going down on the highway at 70 mph and asking yourself if you tightened that bolt on the wheel hub.

 

[unclebill]

It could be worse, going down on the highway at 70 mph and asking yourself if you tightened that bolt on the wheel hub.

the wheels are layin in the dirt so i am safe.
for now........

 

[unclebill]

got my new fender installed.