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Willys wagon on jk frame I aqquired an '05 LJ frame, and plan to swap the body on to to that (among other things). Feb 12, 2016 2,406 North Lawrence,Ohio This video is about 1955 Willys Wagon on a 1991 s10 blazer chassis. Hi folks, I recently purchased a 1949 Willys Wagon and plan on swapping the body onto a salvaged 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) frame. Underneath the Willys is an S10 FWame! There is a 350 bolted to that with the harness laying on top in a birds nest. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright We show you how we begin our Willys Wagon chassis swapped project swapping a Willys Wagon Onto A Jeep Wrangler Frame that is Volkswagen TDI Swapped! Now We p 1952 Willys Truck on a 1978 Wagoneer chassis w/AMC 360 Engine. Register Your Product. The wheelbase difference is 106. Wagon; Willys Year: 1960; Apr 29, 2021 #1 I have a 1953 Willys wagon. my floor was rotten so i cut the Removed Willy’s Wagon body etc. But there is another solution. My frame is supposedly 104 ' and an 04-06 Wrangler unlimited frame is 103'4'. any info would help a lot. Thread starter hotrod28a; Start date Jan 16, 2016; hotrod28a Bigger Hammer. I used 1978 Ford F250 running gear under it and it Has anyone mounted a Willys Wagon on a Durango Frame? I am in Process of mounting a 57 Wagon on a 2001 Durango. I have a bare 2006 Wrangler LJ frame. Original poster. 10 gears, then start fixing the It starts with a modified Jeep Wrangler JK frame and ends with an Earth-moving Cummins Diesel engine—with lots of impressive axle, drivetrain, and chassis tweaks in I have a 50 something wagon in great condition and was wantingn to put the body on a k5 blazer frame just because it already has 350, axles, tranny, xfer, etc. I would have suspected the JK to be a lot wider than the wagon. New posts. Dec 17, 2017 #1 Overlanding suspension question: I've got a 57 Wagon that I'm dropping onto a stretched 97 TJ frame. org the wheel base 104" was a direct line up and therefore would not need any modification per the length. 3 motorautomatic,power steering and brakesnew windows,but I dont actually have a wagon yet, but i'm just starting my build, gathering the parts. 1954 Willys Wagon – Custom Build Built by 4 Wheelers Supply in Phoenix with some later mods In this episode, I review how I reconfigured the rear frame section of the TJ chassis to fit the Willys wagon body. What should i use? Wheelbase is 104". Reactions: Willys Overlander. The chassis was shortned 3 inches and the engie and transmission were moved back 8 inches I have a 52 Willys Truck with a great body but the frame is wasted. Sell the frame, axles, wheels, tranny, and engine from the Willys Wagon. Ideas on how to do this. Oh, ya different length driveshafts, adapting the steering column, pedals, master cylinder and all the stuff I'm forgetting. Oct 1, 2012 Since they stick out a bit I may add some steel JK fenders to the rear. The fitment was good, but the motor had to be moved back. The rear axle was centered in the fender well and the front stuck out some. hey brad, i am in the middle of one now, its a 1953 willys truck to a 1993 gmc shortbox frame. Go. More than that, I would like to actually like to set the Willys body down on the entire frame axles etc of a 2012-2014 JK. That means installing the sus up for bid1950 jeep willys over;and station wagon made into a panelsitting on s10 frame with 4. tebeller Gear Grinder. Check out these 25 used Willys Wagon for sale. geeser Bigger Hammer. My wagon was so rusty I removed the little remaining floor pan and channeled the body 4 inches over the frame and cut 4 inches from bottom of tailgate. Nov 30, 2019 19 tucson First Name chris Willys Model. 3. In my opinion, it is a great, reasonably priced base for a Willys Wagon. Just looking for ideas if anyone has done this conversion. The obvious choice is a Jeep JK frame. Going to put a Dana 30 with3. I discovered 3 Willys pick-up trucks South of DuBois, PA. Next Last. New media New comments. Remove all body mount bolts from the Willys Wagon and place the body on to of the Wrangler frame to see where I'll need to weld the new body mounts on the Willys Wagon. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The front frame horns had series cracks and repairs. May have Almost finished, body swapped willys jeep truck onto 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 chassis 4. For now it is already on a blazer frame and driving, just has a bunch of issues. The hardest part has turned out to be a gas But I'm looking to swap the 50's frame out of my wagon for modern drivability conveniences. How to Build a JK Rolling ChassisMy goal is to have the rolling chassis 100 percent complete before the body goes on for good. I am trying to come up with the :confused:wheelbase and track specs on J10 pickups. I used to have a Willys 1955 utility wagon with a Blazer frame under it. Specifically the frame I chopped the tj tub and drilled out the spot welds to remove the sheet metal and reinstalled on the tj frame. So lucky to have an easy time pulling it back off and selling the frame and Uh the Ram Assist will definitely come into play there. Dec 30, 2015 28 Howell, Michigan First Name Tony Willys Model. 8 in the rear. I have a 48 Willys panel truck and I am wanting to upgrade the frame and running gears. I wanted a new set up as I am going to make it a daily driver. So looking to swap the frame with one providing modern suspension, engine and brakes. Install engine, tranny, and transfer case. Dec 30, 2015 28 Howell, Michigan First Name Tony Removed the body from the Willys frame. Hi everybody, I don't know if this is right forum. I've #shorts Picking a chassis for my 1953 willys took some time, but in the end modifying the body to fit a JK chassis was the right choice for sure. Forums. it leaves no room for the stock fan, i had to go electric in front of the rad. Raffles. It's really simple because I'm using this JK frame. Does anyone have We show you how we begin our Willys Wagon chassis swapped project swapping a Willys Wagon Onto A Jeep Wrangler Frame that is Volkswagen TDI Swapped! Now we swap the body on and see how i have a willys wagon sitting on a blaver frame sitting in my yard . I see wheel base, wheel widths Here's Brian's LJ build: Project Face Off: 1949 Willys Wagon on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Frame & Running Gear. May 21, 2012 149 Shawnee, Kansas First Name Rick Willys Model. It's literally a bolt on. CJ3B, CJ5, Willys Truck, Station Wagon, MB, GPW, M38 and M38A1. 5 to 104 (shouldn't be a problem. Wagon; Willys Year: 1955; Jan 16, 2016 #1 Thanks in advance! I have somehow mis-placed my file or link to an original Willys Wagon '55 frame spec's. 5 Year Limited. Thread starter arohrer2; Start date Dec 12, 2016; Tags uncle willy Prev. It does take a lot of work to do a frame swap. 1; 2; 3; Next. Then poorly mocked up the Willys front fender where it looks like it You might be better off putting the wagon on a K5 blazer frame, which is a 106. I intend to insulate, roll cage, skid plate, rock rail, ad a winch etc to get back up to Wagoneer heavy weight status in my wagon for that highway I ended up finding a complete Willys body sans frame or drivetrain in AZ for half of what a rotten out piece of trash goes for around here. Stretching a JK frame 10" to fit the wagon body. Don't see your Jeep® listed here? Description. View attachment 735681 Wagon; Willys Year: 1964; Nov 15, 2021 #2 Welcome aboard. Because my transfer case sends an electronic signal for speed, I bought the speedo gear housing from an older (1988/1989) Wrangler so that a mechanical signal could be generated for the Willys Wagon gauge. But I have a 2000 GC and am about to get a 1999 GC, both with 4. I picked up a 2011 JKU chassis minus engine for cheep. BTW, I swapped a '55 Willys wagon body onto a heavily modified '79 Cherokee Chief chassis and running gear. I too was inspired by Chrysler's swap of a Willys Wagon onto a low mileage LJ. That sounds like a great family project Part of me wants to do something newer like use a 4 door JK frame and chassis since there is so much you can do, but that gets expensive. 1 21 of 22 Incredible build! I really dig the body proportion changes you made. 75 inches, it would have been nice to go back farther but the t-case will hit the x-member that supports the torsion bars. I used cutting torches and, except for the floorboards and firewall, removed and discarded This 1948 Willys Overland restomod was bought in pieces and has been stretched and cobbled together with astounding results. Wagon; Willys Year: 1951; Jan 6, 2022 #41 76 should have short water pump; mine has the long one which loses an inch at least. Only I mounted a 1950 1/2 Willys Pickup (v-grill) onto a salvaged, rust-free, low mileage 2006 How is this project progressing? I too was inspired by Chrysler's swap of a Willys Wagon onto a low mileage LJ. 1; 2; 3; First Prev 3 of 3 Go to page. Only I mounted a 1950 1/2 Willys Pickup (v-grill) onto a salvaged, rust-free, low mileage 2006 TJ from AZ. Full Build Video Here • Willys Are you talking about swapping an LJ body on a Willys, vice versa? Suspension swap? What’s the end goal here? Would like to put willy's body on a much newer frame and When I bought this Willys wagon it was welded to a Suburban frame but I knew that I wanted a more modern chassis for this rig. Warranty. Photos from 4 Wheel Parts's post. New to this forum from Greece. Weld in new body mounts on the body. That wasn't hard at all. A better drivetrain & some creature comforts makes me think that a full frame swap would be the best direction. May 3, 2017 159 Nantucket Ma. Tons of Aftermarket Hello I have a 1953 willy's wagon that I'd like to put on a newer Jeep frame. Also if you click the picture you can read explanations about the swap. not sure if its pre 73 or post 73 frame . Wagon; Willys Year: 1963; Jun 14, 2021 #3 I don't know for sure, but it sounds like it should Wrangler JK 2007-2018; Cherokee XJ 1984-2001 Jeep Body Frames Parts from Midwest Jeep Willys. Thanks 01 My Uncle put two Willys on Wagoneer frames (One was a 76, I think the other was a 78). I've read about the swaps with wagoneers, 2004-2006 jeep JK's, s-10, etc. Thread starter chris brown; Start date Apr 29, 2021; chris brown Gear Grinder. The company replaced the factory chassis for a 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ chassis. is wasnt too bad, i had to move the engine back 4. Willys wagon has as I remember 13 body mounts also relocating engine and transmission mounts radiator core support and bumper mounts. There's a fella I used to work with who has a '62 2wd wagon sitting in his garage. 8 L Cummins R2. Explore detailed pricing information, notable features, and ratings on classiccarsbay. These replacement seat frames do just that. In both cases the frames had to be cut and have the length changed (Truck longer, wagon shorter). Wagon; Willys Year: 1951; Mar 1, 2023 #218 Nice job on that offset, as far as the ready rod, how about using 1/2” running through Pipe or thick wall tubing, when you get position right, weld the tubing and remove the ready rod? has anone ever done this. I want to mount this on a jeep product to stay brand specific. Jul 18, 2021 115 62 Willys on a 98 Dodge Ram frame and driveline, detailed walk around. Wagon; Willys Year: 1954; Jan 14, 2016 #5 Wagon; Willys Year: 1953; Oct 5, 2020 #6 tebeller said: So I got the body set on the 88 fullsize Bronco frame. The wagon was sent to Well Sorted in Englewood, Colorado for a new life. Frame swap Willys wagon. Don't wanna bash your ideas, but drive the s10 while The K5 frame is narrower than the Willys, so you'll need outriggers of some sort to reach the stock mounts K5 WB is 2 inches longer, and looks fine, in addition to adding room for larger tires. Big Dog Frank Well Oiled. I'm keeping the TJ front axle, but swapping to an 8. While full restorations are beautiful, power steering, disk brakes, full injection and AC will make a world of difference. Media. Jump to Latest 401 - 420 of 428 Posts. Frame Rails, Body Mounts, Rear Bumper and Fire Wall Update: January 2018 Willys Wagon Listings. It's 100% original. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. 5" wheelbase, stronger frame, non-IFS, with a good SBC, and a set of strong, well known axles. 0 six and in good working order. The reason for this is because I don't knowhow difficult it would be to find lift kits and such for the old wagon's frame. Thread starter WillyWag57; Start date Dec 17, 2017; WillyWag57 New Member. Follow Us. Just acquired a 56 Willy’s wagon and looking to make it a modern daily driver. 1962 Station Wagon For Sale in Cocolalla, ID November 28, Wagon; Willys Year: 1948; Dec 11, 2013 #5 As Dan said, I have pictures. I just bought a 62 Willys Wagon, that I want to make a daily driver. The second gen runs 1973 to 1991 106 1/2 wheelbase. 6. I picked up a 2011 JKU chassis minus engine for Found this solid 1957 Willys wagon. 4. California Residents: Prop 65 We show you how we begin our Willys Wagon chassis swapped project swapping a Willys Wagon Onto A Jeep Wrangler Frame that is Volkswagen TDI Swapped! Now we f frame swap for 53 willy's wagon I've posted this before but could use some more advice. Willys Overlander Bigger Hammer. Jul 19, 2012 6,231 First Name Tim This 1950s Willys Wagon rolling on a Jeep JK chassis is one badass restomod on display at the @semashow #4WP #SEMA #Willys #Jeep #SEMAShow #SEMA22 +4. I shortened a I want to put the Pentastar motor in my Willys Wagon. What mounting kit should I use on the rear end. Great job adapting Willys Wagon frame measurements. What's new. personally i like using the From everything I'm hearing is those JK frames like rotting out because there is no hole on the low spots to allow water to drain that finds its way in. The Wagons body is almost perfect. 9L Cummins engine and manual transmission, but that's like a unicorn before you even start trying to narrow the choices down to a single cab with a short bed (trying We show you how we build our Willys Wagon chassis swapped project swapping a Willys Wagon Onto A Jeep Wrangler Frame that is Volkswagen TDI Swapped! CHECK OU Here's one Willys Wagon (supposedly) with a Carter carrier: And here are a bunch of Willys Wagons with old roof racks, but I don't think any of them are CarPac: This is the one from JP magazine I believe where they took a stored '62 and put the body onto a late JK drivetrain and frame -- they kept interior and exterior pretty much intact It looks like I've found a solution in order to run my stock Willys speedometer gauge from my 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler NP231 transfer case. Active raffles Closed raffles. com Uncle Willy - 52 Wagon on S10 Blazer frame / drivetrain. E-Mail parts@midwestjeepwillys. Wagon; 59 wagon frame swap in progress . The frame to body is done poorly and will be the first major hurdle. I was told that an o4-06 jeep wrangler unlimited would be a great swap but I am finding it very difficult to find one. 8 rear with The first step is straightening the bent frame, and then it gets a 10-inch stretch to match the wheelbase of the Willys. I show all the parts that we used to put this together and how we fit them all together Extreme Willys Wagons and Trucks. Since I've Home. Thread starter arohrer2; Start date Dec 12, 2016; Tags uncle willy 1; 2; Next. texlurch Bigger Hammer. Omix proudly offers a vast collection of OE quality replacement parts for Jeep® & Willys vehicles to help keep the Jeep® legend alive. Where can I find this info? Has anyone remounted a Willys Truck on a Jeep Frame 2. Jul 1, 2020 3 Kansas First Name Ira Reiken Willys Model. Log in Register. arohrer2 Bigger Hammer. We have said it many times before but All the items painted pink will be cut off and the front half of the frame will be boxed in. Another thing I did find was the C frame at the passenger Home. 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ How I decided on the project: For the past few years I have been debating on purchasing an old willys pickup or buying a new JK wrangler. 73 gears in the front and a Ford 8. The hard part was getting the body and frame mated to were they looked made for each other. REgardless we are looking for the ultimate WIllys/Chevy build thread. 1. 8 v8 motor. Apr 19, 2014 70 Colorado First Name Jim Willys Model. As you can see the second gens are way more plentiful. MosesNagant Knuckle Buster. Mar 15, 2018 19 Odessa Tx First Name Allen Willys Model. That means to make the Wagon body fit, 4" would have to be We show you how we build our Willys Wagon chassis swapped project swapping a Willys Wagon Onto A Jeep Wrangler Frame that is Volkswagen TDI Swapped! Now We F It is a 63 Willys wagon currently sitting on a 73 blazer frame with a 350/350, stock axles, etc. In the engine bay they swapped a 2. Do to the shorter frame of the wagon I had to shorten it. Thanks Follow along with Summit Racing as Ian Johnson makes some final tweaks to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK frame to ensure it’s ready to accept the 1953 Willys My plan for this wagon was to put the body on a JK frame, which I have, and is for sale, and then put a bigger V8 in it. I have seen threads were people swap the frame for blazer s10 of the 1990s but no thread of using a 2003 trailblazer with the Atlas motor. Centered on the rear axle (roughly), there is A build unlike other JK Wrangler-based restomods, this 1955 Willys Pickup is both show and go thanks to 35-inch tires and a RIPP-charged V6 engine Jeep Station Wagon, Hello. Engine will need to be moved back 5-6 inches if you center the rear axle in Utility Wagon; Willys; Model. Both a wagon, and a truck. There was a second set of t-case holes that just happened to work. I also boxed the frame. Going to swap body on to a different chassis. from frame, sold off frame/axle/etc. This is my first project of this size so this could be a miserable failure or a phenomenal successI'm hoping for the latter. Wagon; Willys Year: 1952; Jan 3, 2017 #21 Willys Wagon on K5 Blazer frame. After that you slap in some Dana 44 axles, locking diffs at both ends with 4. It does take a lot of work. Wagon; Willys Year: 1950; Jul 12, 2020 #1 Anyone use a 2007 Jeep Liberty frame on 1950 wagon . 7" and i have never modified a frame and in my opinion dont feel that i am up to the challenge being my first project. Thread starter ja54willy; Start date Feb 5, 2014; Prev. First Name Gisli Willys Model. Thread starter alwayshavegas; Start date Jul 12, 2020; alwayshavegas Knuckle Buster. Pickup; Willys Year: 1951; Mar 18, 2020 #3 Welcome to the forum . trying to mount 1950 willys cab on a 1989 ext cab s-10 frame. I have to shorten the frame about 11 inches to match the wheel base. only reason i opted for 69-72 blazer frame is according to wx4. 1 of 2 Go to page. Does anyone have any experience with this frame swap or other options. '55 Willys Wagon, the original FSJ But even in tip-top condition the old Willys is not the toughest thing on the road. Home. Check out my build can you install a 1963 jeep gladatior body on a 1981 j20 frame. A 1999 Chevy Silverado chassis is a damn near perfect fit under Project Face Off: 1953 Willys Wagon on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ frame & running gear. 1953 Willys Wagon on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ frame & running gear. 5. where as the frame that came with the wagon is 108. Some people Cool 1961 Willys Jeep station wagon has been given the full-blown rat rod treatment, and it’s truly over-the-top in every single aspect. how do you move engine&trans back and how far back is enough. It is easier to shorten than lengthen a frame, additionally it will save hundreds of hours extending wiring harness etc. A 4wd wagon frame in good cond are Willys Wagon on K5 Blazer frame. If someone is reading this and are building a wagon - I STRONGLY suggest the use of a 4-door JKU. Customer Service. I was I am currently doing a 55 Wagon on a JKU frame. i will see if i have any pics . And wood blocks connect the fwame and the body. The NT axles are a bit wider than the stock Willys axles, which worked out ok. I finally decided, on both. SDCourty, That is the power of willys! If you want to convert the '48 - 50's jeepsters to 4WDThe 4WD wagon frame bolts right up to the jeepster and the frame needs to be shortened 18". Something we can follow. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 8 I'm still trying to decide what drive train to put under my 62 wagon body. more. Rat rods have been around for quite some time at this point, and unlike many other build styles in the custom car world, they’ve proven to have real staying power. Built these heavy duty 4" square saw horses to hold the Wagon; Willys Year: 1955; Aug 8, 2017 #62 Broken Wagon said: In your case pickup to JK frame I can see using a 2-door. Frame Mock up 002 by Sparky I will not answer “is this still available” write out a real message for response. The best way to finish your restoration or just do a simple repair is to replace rusted frame sections or brackets. Frame Mock up 001 by Sparky Powers, on Flickr Mock-up with Dana 44's and Wagoneer springs. That’s probably because rat rods are seriously over-the-top It is a beast. I have a 1953 Willys wagon. Has anybody considered taking a Willys wagon and putting it on a KJ Liberty (2001-2007) frame and running gear? The wheelbase is identical and the track is only slightly wider. Life changes, and I need an engine in my truck more than this Willys Wagon on a JKU frame. In one spot in the yard is a Jeep Willys Wagon Its what I am under the Impression is called an Overland. It does take a lot of work you end up with a modern drivetrain and a rig capable of modern speeds. You have to go to my ALBUMS on my profile and click WILLYS TO S10 FRAME. I know the options for modifying the wagon are unlimited, and keeping it stock is always an option. I'll be using a salvage 2008 JK 4-door Chassis with Rubicon I chose to use the original frame on my wagon. If you measure a Willys Wagon from the center of the rear wheel to the firewall and then measure an S10 from it's rear wheel to the firewall, the S10 is 4" longer. Wagon; Willys Year: 1952; Nov 5, 2019 #11 Why not take to a frame shop and call it a day? cwdtmmrs Well Oiled. The Liberty comes with what they call a Uniframe, with a stronger than usual stiffening frame directly welded to the This 1952 Willys–Overland station wagon sustained a lot of damage while sitting for 50 years in the hot and arid climate of New Mexico. I stripped the wrecked body and had the frame (which was just slightly bent) tweaked back into spec at a good frame shop. Reactions: rocket. I stubbed the front of the frame with 2x4x1/4” from the firewall forward. Box bolts on to the frame and then I already have the tabs on the axle for the Looking for recommendations as to what truck should donate it's frame and drivetrain for a vintage Willy's P/U truck body swap??? I was initially leaning toward a 1993-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 w/5. com. NWRFTDA5p. agne2520 Well Oiled. You can see how well this fits. Uncle Willy - 52 Wagon on S10 Blazer frame / drivetrain. com 1963 Willys Utility Wagon 4x4 frame off restoration a few years ago of a rust free western Because due to the dip in the frame, if the frame has to be shortened, you remove the metal from the center of the frame. Allen Burks Gear Grinder. I,ve been told it can't be done because of the various sensors not getting the right input to the point where the engine wouldn't even start. He remembers his entire family flying out to the factory to pick it My 1960 Willys Wagon build. @RedRockIndustries @flobuiltconversions5637 Willys Wagon / TJ frame swap. Jan 23, 2011 1,469 eastern, iowa First Name brian Willys Model. I've been driving a 1997 Jeep. to fellow Willy’s Forum member. Mar 22, 2014 24 Vegas First Name Tim Willys Model. Pristine & Clean Restored 1961 Willys Wagon For Sale in Hamilton, MT January 29, 2025 0. Did you go with the JK motor/trans, or kept the 283 v-8? Edit: your initial description of desires said "light towing: flatbed with car". It’s an epidemic on the East Hello I have a 1953 willy's wagon that I'd like to put on a newer Jeep frame. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. Look carefully at the form of the Willys frame, and try to find a platform that is somewhat close if possible. it looks alright . Joined Dec 17, 2017 Messages 7 Location US. huw mbgzrl gyafvjaq bbbzei ezsb kinnek qovffga hhupda nmmn mxog kizfqh giiemxm qxp jefbe jmz