This jeep was completely restored, frame up, by me (a Mechanical Engineer)and my daughter as a father/daughter project started in 2012.
I have always owned Willys jeeps and this was my dream restorationproject.
Restoration completed in 2014.
Incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the restoration.
Built to last another 70 years – Nearly everything is replaced with stainlesssteel, powder coated, line X coated, or polyurethane painted.
Well over 1,500 hours spent on the restoration.
Nearly every nut, bolt, screw, and washer was replaced with 18-8stainless.
Lots of custom, laser cut, stainless steel parts.
Features:
· Engineand drive train:
o 225Buick V6 (odd fire) engine block never rebuilt but showed no measurable wear
o Rebuiltheads
o Hookerheaders
o Dualstainless steel mufflers
o Warnoverdrive
o MileMarker Lock-out hubs
o Originaltransmission, transfer case, and differentials, all completely rebuilt
· Brakes:
o 8”drum brakes with new shoes
o Newslave cylinders
o Allnew stainless steel break lines
o Newmaster cylinder with remote mounted reservoirs
· Suspensionand steering:
o Newshocks and urethane spring bushings
o Leafsprings were disassembled and individually powder coated
o Customstainless steel spring bend clips
o Customsolid spring shackles
o Saginawsteering box
o Newtilt steering column (adds hazard lights and self-canceling signals)
· Body:
o Fullbody and all hardware was sandblasted
o Bodytub sides and driver floor pan were replaced
o Rearwheel wells were replaced with 1/8” steel plate to provide better support forthe roll bar
o Zink-chromateprimmer, Urethane enamel paint with clear-coat
o Line-Xon full underside and interior of body fenders and hood
o Replacedpassenger side storage box with ammo cans
o Customadjustable seat mounts with forward and back tilt and easy removal
o Fullpadded roll cage
o Weldedin 1/8 steel bulkhead in front and behind seats provides ridged seatmounts. Also prevents things from rolling under the seats.
o Stainlesscable and hooks for tailgate support.
o Customtilting spare tire carrier allows use of square receiver and access to tailgate
o Newwindshield
· Electrical
o Allnew wiring with firewall bulkhead connector (allows easy removal of body)
o Electronicignition
o Alllights are LED (except headlights)
o Highpowered halogen headlights
o Customlaser cut stainless steel instrument panel. Removable with 4 screws and electrical connector for easy maintenanceand body wash down.
o Frontand rear Anderson connectors with 6 gage wire for jumper or winch.
· Misc.
o Frontand rear 2” square receiver hitch (for receiver mounted winch)
o Setupfor tow bar attachment with light connector on front and back
· Issuesand Problems
o Needsnew tires - current tires are very old.
o Somepaint damage/missing (see pictures)
o Rightfender and bumper damaged when being towed. The hitch wasn’t properly setup and the jeeprolled into the back of my motorhome (see pictures).
o Slightoil leak from transmission/transfer case (a couple drips per day) this is normal for these early model jeeps.