g`day from queensland, australia.

[dave351cid]

g`day fellow Willys fans.

i`m Dave and live on the central coast of Queensland, Australia.
i have a `62? willys truck with the 6-230 OHC engine that i am about to start a complete strip and rebuild on. i picked it up at a swap meet 18 months ago but had to finish building my shed first so i have somewhere to work. the truck is in pretty good condition for its age and mostly complete. about the only thing missing is the winscreen. the engine is suposed to have been rebuilt recently for the previous owner before he passed away. it runs ok and i have driven it around my yard a few times but no brakes limits me a bit.


picking it up
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8210014.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8220034.jpg


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8070004-1.jpg


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8220039.jpg


when i was a kid we had one simillar to this only a 6-226. i have always thought they are the coolest looking old 4x4.

[RachelH]

Great find! The body looks like it's in really good condition... We just picked up a 51' truck last week and the body is going to need some work... Good luck on the new project and keep us updated on your progress!

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Nice! I really envy all of you that live in relatively rust-free climates. Not that I'd like to live in them; to hot for me....but the winters and road salt up here absolutely destroy stuff.

P.S. Your steering wheel is on the wrong side.:p;)

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Dave,
What have you got planned for it? Are you going to restore it back to original or restore it for a daily driver?

[dave351cid]

plans are to restore it back to near original . minor safety changes like dual circuit brakes, seat belts, maybe a better seat from a later model Ford Falcon ute ( i have seen a couple of willys with these seats and they fit nicely. still deciding on the colour but will probably stay with the dark green (seems to have been the most popular colour over here).
the body is in quite good condition with very little rust that i have found and no crash damage. only one bullet hole in the bonnet.
i would like to build a new tray for it using the old one to copy.

it will just be another weekend toy for me.

[dave351cid]

i seem to have lost my first photo so i will put it up again .

bringing willy home
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8210014.jpg

how it was when i fount it
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8070003-1.jpg

inside
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8070007-1.jpg

engine bay
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/62%20willys%206%20230%20truck/P8070005-1.jpg

[timberjack]

hello, its a nice project, I not look too rusty, I'd like to find a similar near me.

good restoration.

timberjack

[dave351cid]

g`day timberjack.
yep its in pretty good shape for its age. must have been a barn find i would say. sadly i dont know much of its history before the previous owner bought it.
dave

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

plans are to restore it back to near original . minor safety changes like dual circuit brakes, seat belts, maybe a better seat from a later model Ford Falcon ute ( i have seen a couple of willys with these seats and they fit nicely. still deciding on the colour but will probably stay with the dark green (seems to have been the most popular colour over here).
the body is in quite good condition with very little rust that i have found and no crash damage. only one bullet hole in the bonnet.
i would like to build a new tray for it using the old one to copy.

it will just be another weekend toy for me.

Hi Dave,
If you are going to work on the brakes, I'd suggest upgrading to the 11"x2" Wagoneer style; well, unless you want to go all out and convert it to disc. The Wagoneer brakes offer quite a bit more power and make it so you don't have to remove the hub on the rear to mess with them. Oh, and they're self adjusting too.

[dave351cid]

i thought about disc , but decided to keep it close to oroginal. will make getting it regoed a lot easier as well.
i have just bought a complete brake overhaul kit plus a dual reservoir master cylinder from Kaiser Willys Auto Supply .
hopefully once i put all new parts into it i shouldnt need to do too much more work on the brakes when its on the road. i doubt that i will be working it too hard. if i decide to do any hard core 4x4ing i would buy something thats a bit more common and easier to get parts for.

i will need to get most of my parts from the states as there is not much willys gear available here anymore.

[dave351cid]

i have a couple of other vehicals to keep me busy as well as the willys.

this is my daily driver. it is a 2003 built Ford Falcon BA ute. 4 litre straight six engine that runs LPG from the factory. i bought this brand new and plan to keep it for several more years. it has just clocked 200 000km.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/BA%20UTE/P2080049.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/BA%20UTE/P2080051.jpg

and this is my other toy. it is a 1975 Ford XB Fairmont sedan with a 400hp efi 351 cleveland and toplaoder gearbox. i have owned this car for almost 25 years. no plans to ever sell it.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/xb%20falcon/P1010239.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/xb%20falcon/P4010003.jpg

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

i will need to get most of my parts from the states as there is not much willys gear available here anymore.

If you ever need to mess with the brakes again, check to see if the shoes are availlable for a 1972 (I think) Wagoneer. That's another plus for the 11"x2" brakes, I buy my brake shoes at the local auto parts stores. Of course, I don't know if you had many Wagoneers in Oz land either. It's getting hard enough to find certain things here in the states. I can still get oil filters at the local store as well, maybe because they were also used on Massey tractors, but I went looking for a shim pack for the kingpins on a dana front end and NOTHING. That same front end was used up into the 70's and NOTHING. Unbelievable! Luckily, I actually had to take out shim instead of add it or I'd be making my own out of shim stock.....something else that auto parts stores have stopped carrying. You know; auto parts stores these days may well as be jiffy lubes because all they ever have in stock is oil and fluids. :mad:

P.S. Mad max and Road Warrior are two of my favorite movies......Beyond Thunderdome, not so much. ;)

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

i have a couple of other vehicals to keep me busy as well as the willys.

this is my daily driver. it is a 2003 built Ford Falcon BA ute. 4 litre straight six engine that runs LPG from the factory. i bought this brand new and plan to keep it for several more years. it has just clocked 200 000km.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/BA%20UTE/P2080049.jpg



That car is sweet looking! It's like a refined subaru brat/baja or a modern Ranchero/el camino. You spoiled folks down under probably got Nissan Skylines and Subaru WRX's way before us too. :o

[dave351cid]

i know what you are saying about auto stores. not many that carry much parts anymore, or have any workers that know where to get parts.

they are making a 4th version of Mad max now. will be interesting to see what its like. number one was the best.

[dave351cid]

That car is sweet looking! It's like a refined subaru brat/baja or a modern Ranchero/el camino. You spoiled folks down under probably got Nissan Skylines and Subaru WRX's way before us too. :o

thanks. i guess it would be closer to the Ranchero. based on the Falcon sedan which is about the same size as the mustang i think.

we have had WRXs here for a long time but most of our skylines are second hand imports from japan. i think you can buy them new from nissan here now , if you have enough $$$. not many new ones around.

[dave351cid]

I can still get oil filters at the local store as well, maybe because they were also used on Massey tractors,

just curious. do you rember what model Massey tractor. my mate has a 226 willys truck.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

just curious. do you rember what model Massey tractor. my mate has a 226 willys truck.
The engine is actually a Continental Red Seal and was used by Massey, Willys (super hurricane), Kaiser (supersonic), Checker cabs and various implements like air compressors and forklifts.

The Wix number is 51080
I think Fram is C3 or C3p

Here are the applications for Wix 51080 from the Wix website...hopefully this helps!

Applications for part 51080 http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51080

Make Model Engine
BARBER-GREENE+Ditchers 840B w / Hercules GO226 Engine
BARBER-GREENE+Finishers 879A w / LeRoi D201 Engine
BARBER-GREENE+Finishers 879B w / Hercules GO226 Engine
BARBER-GREENE+Loaders 522 w / LeRoi Engine
BARBER-GREENE+Trenchers 705B w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
BLAW-KNOX+Paving Equipment 45 (Paver) w / Continental Engine
BOMBARDIER+Crawler Tractors Models w / Chrysler 6-251 Engine
CHAMPION+--Also See Cleveland--Motor Graders 507 w / Chrysler IND236 Engine
DAVEY COMPRESSORS 160PVC w / Hercules JXD Engine
DAVEY COMPRESSORS 160RP w / Hercules JXD Engine
DAVEY COMPRESSORS 210WDS w / Hercules JXLD Engine
FAIRBANKS-MORSE Models w / Hercules D1700 Engine
FAIRBANKS-MORSE Models w / Hercules D2300 Engine
GARDNER DENVER RP125G w / Hercules GO198 Engine
GEHL+Harvesters Forage Harvester w / LeRoi D201 Engine
GEHL+Harvesters WH125GB w / LeRoi Engine
JEEP 6-226 L6 3.7L 226 CID
JEEP FC150 L6 3.7L 226 CID
JEEP TRUCK L6 3.7L 226 CID
JEEP UTILITY L6 3.7L 226 CID
JEEP UTILITY WAGON L6 3.7L 226 CID
JEEP WILLYS L6 2.4L 148 CID
JEEP WILLYS L6 2.6L 161 CID
JEEP WILLYS L6 3.7L 226 CID
JOHN DEERE+Combines, Forage & Sugar Cane Harvesters 45 (Combine) w / Hercules JX Engine
LEROI+Compressors 105 Tractair w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 105G1 w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 105G2 w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 125 Tractair w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 125G1 w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 125G2 w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 170R2 w / LeRoi D226 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 60G1 w / LeRoi D176 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 75G1 w / Continental F140 Engine
LEROI+Compressors 85G1 w / LeRoi D201 Engine
LEROI+Tractors C1 w / LeRoi D140 Engine
LEROI+Tractors M1 w / LeRoi D140 Engine
LEROI+Tractors M2 w / LeRoi D140 Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+(Also See Agco) Combines MF30 w / Continental Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+(Also See Agco) Combines MF60 w / Continental Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+(Also See Agco) Combines MF72 w / Continental Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+Dozers, Loaders MF3165 w / Gas Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+Tractors MF135 w / Continental Z145 Gas Engine
MASSEY-FERGUSON+Tractors MF2500 w / Gas Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 2890 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 3490 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 3496 w / Gas Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 4290 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 4292 w / 6 Cyl. Gas Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Combines 4292 w / 8 Cyl. Gas Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Tractors 3496 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Tractors 4292 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Tractors 4293 w / Chrysler Engine
MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE+Tractors 4296 w / Chrysler Engine
NEW HOLLAND+Tractors 800 w / Continental FA244 Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 430 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 431 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 522 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 525 w / 6 Cyl. Gas Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 535 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 545 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 5542 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Combines,etc 5555 w / Chrysler Engine
OLIVER+Tractors OC46 w / Hercules DD130 Engine
OLIVER+Tractors OC46 w / Hercules GO130 Engine
P & H HARNISCHFEGER+Misc. Equipment 105ATC w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
P & H HARNISCHFEGER+Misc. Equipment 105BTC w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
P & H HARNISCHFEGER+Misc. Equipment 105BTC w / Chrysler IND32 Engine
P & H HARNISCHFEGER+Misc. Equipment 55ATC w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
PACKARD ALL MODELS 8 CYL (ALL)
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts G30 w / Waukesha Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GA150 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GA165 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GA180 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GS150 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GS165 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts GS180 w / Hercules D3000 Engine
PETTIBONE-MULLIKEN+Carry Lifts Super 6 w / Willys Engine
PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH L6 (ALL)
PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH V8 (ALL)
QUINCY+Compressors QS160 w / Hercules G / D 2300 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE C w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE H w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE H5 w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE HP w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE HPS w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE LD5P w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SCOOP-MOBILE LD5T w / Chrysler IND6 Engine
SILENT HOIST & CRANE Kranecar w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
SILENT HOIST & CRANE Liftruck w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
SMITH+Compressors 75 w / Chrysler IND32 Engine
TRANSICOLD/CARRIER+Refrigeration Units 270 w / Hercules IXB Engine
TROJAN+Division of Yale & Towne LA40 w / Hercules IXB4 Engine
TROJAN+Division of Yale & Towne T18 w / Chrysler IND30 Engine
UNIVERSAL+Generator Sets Models w / Hercules D1700 Engine
UNIVERSAL+Generator Sets Models w / Hercules D2300 Engine
VALMET+Tractors 110 w / Valmet 411ABS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 110 w / Valmet 411AS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1110-4 w / Valmet 411ABS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1110-4 w / Valmet 411AS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1140 w / Valmet 411ABS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1140 w / Valmet 411AS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1140-4 w / Valmet 411ABS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 1140-4 w / Valmet 411AS Engine
VALMET+Tractors 710 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 710 w / Valmet 411B Engine
VALMET+Tractors 740 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 740 w / Valmet 411B Engine
VALMET+Tractors 910 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 910 w / Valmet 411AB Engine
VALMET+Tractors 910-4 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 910-4 w / Valmet 411AB Engine
VALMET+Tractors 940 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 940 w / Valmet 411AB Engine
VALMET+Tractors 940-4 w / Valmet 411A Engine
VALMET+Tractors 940-4 w / Valmet 411AB Engine
WHITE+Combines--+Also See Agco 430 w / Chrysler Gas Engine
WHITE+Combines--+Also See Agco 431 w / Chrysler Gas Engine
WHITE+Combines--+Also See Agco 535 w / Chrysler Gas Engine
WHITE+Combines--+Also See Agco 545 w / Chrysler Gas Engine
WINPOWER+Generators-Diesel Driven DR15H4 w / Hercules D1700 Engine
WINPOWER+Generators-Diesel Driven DR25H4 w / Hercules D2300 Engine
WINPOWER+Generators-Gasoline Driven GR25H4 w / Hercules G2300 Engine

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[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

i know what you are saying about auto stores. not many that carry much parts anymore, or have any workers that know where to get parts.

they are making a 4th version of Mad max now. will be interesting to see what its like. number one was the best.
They're making Mad Max 4 !!!!???? Sweet! Now I've got another one to look forward to along with "The Hobbit" and maybe, someday, a Halo movie.

I think I liked "Road Warrior" best but it's close with the first one for sure.

[dave351cid]

thanks for that list. i will copy it and give it to him next time i see him. he dosn`t use the computer much.
the truck that he has is actually the same one that dad and my uncle had on the farm when i was a kid. i have moved about 1300km from my old home town so dont see him that often.

[Ashley]

Hi Dave that looks a nice XB. How is your Jeep coming along ?

[dave351cid]

thanks Ashley.

been slowly getting a bit done to the willys. well pulling it apart atleast. i now have the chassis pretty much striped, just have to lift the engine and gear box out. the cab is hanging from the shed roof at the moment.

i must get my finger out and do a build thread on here . have been taking lots of photos as i go.

finding time to get stuck into it is a problem and i have had to get tools & equipment to do things too. just waiting for a chance to get to town and buy a engine lifter now. thats one of the joys of living in the bush and being on-call for work most of the time i guess. i have also just bought another project - an XD Falcon that has been stored in a shed for 15 years. its nothing to special, but has a very solid body and shouldn`t take too much to get regoed.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c219/dave351cid/XD%20Falcon/P1000698_zpsda1a8656.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/dave351cid/media/XD%20Falcon/P1000698_zpsda1a8656.jpg.html)

[workingdog]

i thought about disc , but decided to keep it close to oroginal. will make getting it regoed a lot easier as well.
i have just bought a complete brake overhaul kit plus a dual reservoir master cylinder from Kaiser Willys Auto Supply .
hopefully once i put all new parts into it i shouldnt need to do too much more work on the brakes when its on the road. i doubt that i will be working it too hard. if i decide to do any hard core 4x4ing i would buy something thats a bit more common and easier to get parts for.

i will need to get most of my parts from the states as there is not much willys gear available here anymore.
G'day Dave,
Leave the brakes original. You can get all the parts you need from the top brake suppliers right in SA. They are Power Brakes. Been in business for over 50 years. What they don't know about Jeep brakes (and brakes in general) hasn't been written
I have them reline my slave cylinders and the Master Cylinder with Stainless Steel sleeves, ...then use synthetic brake fluid so that it doesn't collect moisture and I can then change it at lengthy periods instead of yearly.
Once you've got then overhauled just put a VH44 booster on it and you'll be amazed!
The VH44 (as you would know) is the most commonly used booster. It can be rebuilt by the same blokes, if you have an old one.
They were used on lots of cars. Valiants. Early Fords, Holdens even Mini's. It's the favourite "go to" for blokes who want to "hide" the fact that they have a Power Booster on an original vehicle.
Indeed, they are so small you could fit it under the dash of the 6-230. No one would know it was there!!
All the best,
Ben

[dave351cid]

g`day Ben.

thanks for the contact. i will keep them in mind.
i have already bought a brake rebuild kit from Kaiserwillys that included all the new shoes, 4 new drums, wheel cylinders and springs for the shoes as well as a twin circute master cylinder .thanks to our booming $$ i dont think i could have recoed my original parts for the price.
i have been keeping my eye out for a remote booster to put on it and know an old brake specialist who i will get to make all new hose ware when the time comes.

[workingdog]

G'day mate,
You might consider using synthetic brake fluid to negate the chances of water absorption.
If the pipe bending and flaring is at "mates rates' then fine...but if it's not, it's very easy to make your own.
I bend mine with springs and pipe benders (hand held). The only additional tool you need is a double flaring tool.

All the best,
Ben