Playing With Your Willy All Day - Page 6

Ahar · 04-17-2011, 01:30 PM

Memories.....
this is like what was given to me by the neighbor lady after I packed her up to move from Anchorage to BC, Canada. Got my first stink finger in one like this.
Was also the first engine I rebuilt, old F head.

Roadracer_Al · 04-18-2011, 09:47 AM

Great. Just what I need. Another thread on ADV about cool shit that I really dig.

I got it bad for an older Willys pickup. I admire the older powertrains, but they just won't cut it for "real world" driving on the highway. I'd like (someday) to get a recoverable derelict and throw a Toyota Tundra or Nissan Titan driveline under it.

This might sound odd... but how are they do drive for taller guys? I figure there's plenty of headroom, but how's the leg room?

AkBrian · 04-18-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadracer_Al

.....I got it bad for an older Willys pickup. I admire the older powertrains, but they just won't cut it for "real world" driving on the highway. I'd like (someday) to get a recoverable derelict and throw a Toyota Tundra or Nissan Titan driveline under it......

The ghosts at the old Toledo Parkway plant are stirring and they are not happy.

FishHunt · 04-19-2011, 02:23 AM

x2 I would love to have this and make it into an surf fishing/solo rv beach wagon.

<>< Fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waco Kid

I like this one.

vtwin · 06-15-2011, 07:22 PM

Ok, with Dorkpunch and "Bought Grandpa's" truck, I felt i should make an attempt on getting my Willys running. Well, actually, it does sorta run, but it sure don't stop. So out with the old and in with the new.

vtwin · 06-15-2011, 07:29 PM

Hmm, the new little bracket it too short and the u shaped one is also wrong. It only took 3 months to sort it out that I had a brake kit for a CJ!

I had to buy a die grinder to remove a welded plate that held the old master one.

Sorry for the crappy shot. Here you can see what two hours of annoying the neighbors got me.

I left a bit of the plate since the frame is open and just below the front of the plate is the left spring perch and thought it may need the support.

vtwin · 06-15-2011, 07:40 PM

You can see by the eariler photo of the old master the piece of metal I cut out. New bracket in place and spritzed some Hunter Green on the new master. Seemed fitting since my truck used to be Greenwood Green and Seafoam green.

Gotta wait a few days for the paint to dry so I can bench bleed it and install it. Then I've got to make up some brake lines and go through the brakes. Oh boy, here we go.....

vtwin · 07-01-2011, 07:10 PM

Brake lines nice and straight...

Ended up looking like this...

Still have to place a heat shield for the lines and master, add some mounting clips, finish bleeding and throw a battery in it so I can see if after 12 years, it can move under it's own power.

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:09 AM

I can't believe it's been a year already, but it's come 'round again. the Willys America Open House. Nope, didn't ride.

Since I had a tight schedule for the day, didn't get out of the car for pictures.

Beautiful country roads, made for riding.

Finally here.

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:16 AM

This tow truck seems to have made it out here instead of in the line up last year.

Of course the military is in attendence.

Sorry for the date stamped pictures as my camera has been flaky and had to use the wife's camera and she likes the stamp.

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:29 AM

Paul was working hard on getting this pumper to work.

Seems someone didn't like this one...

Ah, no wonder, a political statement?

I think this is a favorite...

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Insides..

This is still here too...

Maybe it's the price?

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:43 AM

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 09:54 AM

This pickup has gotten a bit further than last year.

My wife fell in love with this one. I told her ours could look like that and she said, "Let's do that".

Words I thought I'd never hear.

Some people were interested in these, so I took a few more shots.

My oldest daughter loves to read and this one reminded me of her.

vtwin · 07-10-2011, 10:02 AM

We pretty much had to leave after lunch and the raffle. Someone at our table won a case of wine. He was kind enough to pass one out to each couple at the table. Very nice of him.

I didn't leave empty handed, well, maybe $200 less any road. Guess I'll be busy.

Good bye until next year W/A, maybe I'll actually be able to drive my truck.

04-18-2011, 09:47 AM	#77
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,093	Great. Just what I need. Another thread on ADV about cool shit that I really dig. I got it bad for an older Willys pickup. I admire the older powertrains, but they just won't cut it for "real world" driving on the highway. I'd like (someday) to get a recoverable derelict and throw a Toyota Tundra or Nissan Titan driveline under it. This might sound odd... but how are they do drive for taller guys? I figure there's plenty of headroom, but how's the leg room? __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

06-15-2011, 07:22 PM	#80
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Ok, with Dorkpunch and "Bought Grandpa's" truck, I felt i should make an attempt on getting my Willys running. Well, actually, it does sorta run, but it sure don't stop. So out with the old and in with the new. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

06-15-2011, 07:29 PM	#81
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Hmm, the new little bracket it too short and the u shaped one is also wrong. It only took 3 months to sort it out that I had a brake kit for a CJ! I had to buy a die grinder to remove a welded plate that held the old master one. Sorry for the crappy shot. Here you can see what two hours of annoying the neighbors got me. I left a bit of the plate since the frame is open and just below the front of the plate is the left spring perch and thought it may need the support. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

06-15-2011, 07:40 PM	#82
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	You can see by the eariler photo of the old master the piece of metal I cut out. New bracket in place and spritzed some Hunter Green on the new master. Seemed fitting since my truck used to be Greenwood Green and Seafoam green. Gotta wait a few days for the paint to dry so I can bench bleed it and install it. Then I've got to make up some brake lines and go through the brakes. Oh boy, here we go..... __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#83
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Brake lines nice and straight... Ended up looking like this... Still have to place a heat shield for the lines and master, add some mounting clips, finish bleeding and throw a battery in it so I can see if after 12 years, it can move under it's own power. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

04-17-2011, 01:30 PM	#76
Ahar Retired in place Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 407	Memories..... this is like what was given to me by the neighbor lady after I packed her up to move from Anchorage to BC, Canada. Got my first stink finger in one like this. Was also the first engine I rebuilt, old F head.

07-10-2011, 09:09 AM	#84
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	I can't believe it's been a year already, but it's come 'round again. the Willys America Open House. Nope, didn't ride. Since I had a tight schedule for the day, didn't get out of the car for pictures. Beautiful country roads, made for riding. Finally here. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown* vtwin screwed with this post 07-10-2011 at 09:35 AM

07-10-2011, 09:16 AM	#85
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	This tow truck seems to have made it out here instead of in the line up last year. Of course the military is in attendence. Sorry for the date stamped pictures as my camera has been flaky and had to use the wife's camera and she likes the stamp. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-10-2011, 09:29 AM	#86
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Paul was working hard on getting this pumper to work. Seems someone didn't like this one... Ah, no wonder, a political statement? I think this is a favorite... __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#87
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Insides.. This is still here too... Maybe it's the price? __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-10-2011, 09:43 AM	#88
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	__________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-10-2011, 09:54 AM	#89
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	This pickup has gotten a bit further than last year. My wife fell in love with this one. I told her ours could look like that and she said, "Let's do that". Words I thought I'd never hear. Some people were interested in these, so I took a few more shots. My oldest daughter loves to read and this one reminded me of her. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

07-10-2011, 10:02 AM	#90
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	We pretty much had to leave after lunch and the raffle. Someone at our table won a case of wine. He was kind enough to pass one out to each couple at the table. Very nice of him. I didn't leave empty handed, well, maybe $200 less any road. Guess I'll be busy. Good bye until next year W/A, maybe I'll actually be able to drive my truck. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

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