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09-16-2023, 08:23 AM

Skboyd started a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

A question that may have been asked several times. I've heard several opinions on this matter so I thought I would ask here. Remove bolts from ring...

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09-12-2023, 11:42 AM

dgoodenow started a thread 1948 Willys 4T Truck Carb in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Guys: I just picked up a 1948 Willys 4T truck with the L134 four. It looks mostly original, but it does not have the original Carter WO 636S carb. ...

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09-19-2023, 03:52 PM

LarrBeard started a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Today was a good day for a fall color ride; cool, dry, sunny. I wandered around a bit and when I got to Hoagland I decided to top off the gas tank....

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09-05-2023, 12:13 PM

SirWinston started a thread Highway speeds in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Hi all, I have a 1960 Willys truck with dana 53 rear axle. looking for best way to increase speed. gear swap/warn overdrive? What gears should I run...

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09-02-2023, 12:29 PM

56willys started a thread Overdrive help. popping out of gear and grinding. in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

I just installed a used Warn overdrive unit that i bought at Carlisle. and on the first test today In overdrive is working fine. But in direct it...

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09-03-2023, 06:53 AM

bmorgil started a thread Warn Overdrive Manual in Tech Library

Here is a PDF of the early Warn Overdrive service manual. http://www.ewillys.com/pdf/Warn-Overdrive-Parts-Catalog.pdf

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09-16-2023, 06:14 AM

bmorgil started a thread White Devils Military Jeep shots in Introduce Yourself

WHITE DEVIL just posted some great shots to his Album. We have to get the Admin to figure out a way to get to the Album easier. I think we need it to...

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09-16-2023, 08:23 AM

Skboyd started a thread Replacing Ring Gear Bolts & Why in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

A question that may have been asked several times. I've heard several opinions on this matter so I thought I would ask here. Remove bolts from ring...

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09-29-2023, 08:57 AM

bmorgil started a thread How to Properly Read a Spark Plug in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

This is a really good article from a pro engine tunner on how to read spark plugs. ...

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Yesterday, 11:53 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread Is That A Willys Wagon?? 1956 Willys Project in Willys Restoration Projects

Thant's more like it.

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Yesterday, 04:26 PM

TJones replied to a thread Is That A Willys Wagon?? 1956 Willys Project in Willys Restoration Projects

I Bet that Felt Good jb to get her out under its own power!!!!!

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Yesterday, 12:00 PM

jbrewington replied to a thread Is That A Willys Wagon?? 1956 Willys Project in Willys Restoration Projects

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Yesterday, 11:58 AM

jbrewington replied to a thread Is That A Willys Wagon?? 1956 Willys Project in Willys Restoration Projects

Got its first trip out of the yard…

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09-29-2023, 11:12 AM

test1328 replied to a thread How to Properly Read a Spark Plug in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Good stuff. Thanks!

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09-27-2023, 07:08 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Yikes the truck is hurt! I know what you mean, you just have to make yourself stop sometimes. The closer it gets the more you think, well a few...

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09-27-2023, 06:50 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Top temporarily installed and moved the Jeep last evening. Hate to stop working as it seems to be getting close to a "first drive". Also a picture...

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09-26-2023, 05:57 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

This requires finding Buster and begging a favor.

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09-26-2023, 02:00 PM

LarrBeard replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Well, as most of us have found out - "the guy who made it so pretty" has retired and the shop he founded doesn't do stuff like that any more. "We...

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09-26-2023, 01:58 PM

LarrBeard replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Mice - little bas&^%$s!.. The '48 sat in an old barn for a long time and a new pole barn as well - and the mice build a fortress in the bell...

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09-26-2023, 11:32 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Mice can be incredibly destructive. It looks like the top survived. The top is a super nice feature for a Jeep your going to "kick" around in!

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09-26-2023, 10:13 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Going to set the roof back on temporarily this afternoon and move the Jeep to another building while doing some work on my truck. Still need to...

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09-26-2023, 07:33 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Hauled the old hardtop inside garage last evening an removed the headliner + dome light to eradicate large mouse colony. Tried to save the headliner...

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09-26-2023, 12:13 AM

gmwillys replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Looking great!

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09-25-2023, 09:50 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Looks pretty good Cat! Your method sure does make it a lot more convenient.

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09-25-2023, 08:17 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Thanks to the nearly 100 percent humidity over the weekend, it seems I pulled off another successful rattle can paint job on the hood. Certainly...

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09-23-2023, 05:51 PM

TJones replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

The Big Question is did you get the ding fixed?? Looking Good Grand Paps!!! AGAIN:):):)

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09-23-2023, 03:12 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Consistently the Town Representative!

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09-23-2023, 02:07 PM

LarrBeard replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Homecoming 2023 - the things that Old Trucks do best.

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09-23-2023, 06:03 AM

Skboyd replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

Sounds good. Thank you so much. When time allows I will get started.

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09-23-2023, 12:48 AM

gmwillys replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Looking good Catlewis. The Epoxy primer isn't as heat affected as other primers. A drill point just touching the steel underneath is enough to...

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09-22-2023, 02:00 PM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

That looks like an epoxy "weld-thru" primer.

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09-22-2023, 12:53 PM

LarrBeard replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Well. you may consider it rookie, but you seem to have gotten a really good handle on fixing those places. There were a lot of places on the '48...

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09-22-2023, 07:38 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Here's some photos of a rookie making a rust repair last evening. I'm not a body man however learned a lot during this project. These little pin...

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09-21-2023, 05:56 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

Always a good idea to make sure the threads are "chased" and checked for bottoming. However, I would say it should be fine.

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09-20-2023, 08:09 PM

Skboyd replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

Thank you. May get out of ICU tomorrow. Appreciate that On to the bolts... sounds good to me. Would I need washers to make up for lock tab...

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09-20-2023, 06:15 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

I hope your wife is OK. Best wishes there Scott. I would use new bolts with red Loctite on clean threads. If you were a real stickler for...

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09-20-2023, 06:06 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Haahahaha!!!! The fathers creed.

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09-19-2023, 11:07 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

You'll have a an easier time of getting everything matched up.

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09-19-2023, 11:01 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Oh Pooh is right. Ham is looking down shaking his head.... Kids, can't have nuthing nice.

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09-19-2023, 09:33 PM

Skboyd replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

I use cat equipment every day at work. I agree not the same as once was. Well my lady has come down sick, she has been put in hospital so I'm on...

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09-19-2023, 04:02 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ham's '48 - Aw Pooh! in Willys Restoration Projects

Oh No! Right now while that paint is fresh, run down to that fella that made it so pretty and have him touch that up. That's not going to take a lot....

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09-19-2023, 10:34 AM

Catlewis replied to a thread 1st Time Jeep Owner in Introduce Yourself

Decided to change direction. Going to attempt painting the remaining portion of the Jeep to match the tub. Based on the quality of that finished...

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09-19-2023, 06:03 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Is That A Willys Wagon?? 1956 Willys Project in Willys Restoration Projects

Gotta love the jb light shows! Perfect trailer. I will believe you when I see the pic of it standing in the mud. Your trailer is perfect gm. That...

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09-19-2023, 05:58 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

That truly makes me sad gm. One of the Things I used to boast about in Warranty, was how My Spicer Products were the only parts that would live on a...

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09-18-2023, 11:59 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread Rear axle in Willys Restoration Projects

Unfortunately, those days are gone. CAT isn't the almighty earth shaker that it once was.

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