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December 16, 2021

1947 Willys Jeep


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Willys was a brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design production of military Jeeps (MBs) and civilian versions (CJs) during the 20th century.

In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it Willys-Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second-largest producer of automobiles in the United States after Ford Motor Company.

In 1926, Willys-Overland introduced a new line of small cars named Willys-Overland Whippet. In the economic depression of the 1930s, a number of Willys automotive brands faltered. Stearns-Knight was liquidated in 1929. Whippet production ended in 1931; its models were replaced by the Willys Six and Wight. Production of the Willys-Knight ended in 1933. There was also a pickup truck version of the Whippet, called the Willys-Six C-113 (reflecting its wheelbase in inches). This was not a sales success, with a mere 198 units being built. This vehicle was picked up by International Harvester, who installed their own 213-cubic inch engine and offered it in 1933 as the International D-1.

Willys-Overland was on of several bidders when the War Department sought an automaker that could begin rapid production of a lightweight truck based on a design by American Bantam.

Willys planned to re-enter the passenger car market in 1947 with the Willys 6-70 sedan. Its name came from he fact it was powered by a 6-cylinder engine that produced 70 hp. The 6-70 was touted as the ‘first stock car’ in America that offered independent suspension on all four wheels, but it never entered production.

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We are going to be diagnosing what is wrong with the engine and get it running.

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We pulled carburetor so we can clean and rebuild it.

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Working on removing the interior so can separate the body and frame.

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Removed the fenders and core support.

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We have separated the body from the frame.

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We got the engine pulled.

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We power washed the frame to begin removing all the parts.

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Working on rebuilding the carburetor.

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Removal of front and rear axles.

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The new body has arrived.

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Working on getting the body ready for paint.

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The new chassis has arrived.

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Prepping the body to be primed.

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Mocked up the hood latches on the fenders and hood.

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We have taken the seat apart to reupholster it.

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Prepping the bottom of the body for rhino lining.

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We’ve reinstalled the engine on the frame.

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We have gotten the body back on the frame.

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We have installed the grille.

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The steering column and wheel have been installed.

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Preparing to paint the interior and firewall Rosso Red.

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Cleaning up, resealing the motor and getting it ready for paint.

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Removed the motor to repair the rear main seal.

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Reinstalled the motor after paint and rear main seal repair.

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We have painted the body Rosso red.

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Installing the steering column and gauges into the dash.

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We have begun reassembling the grille.

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Installed the windshield frame.

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We have installed the side mirrors.

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The hood latches have been installed.

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We have placed the weather stripping under the windshield to prevent any leaks.

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The newly painted rims and tires have been installed.

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1947 Willys Jeep
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The windshield latches have been installed.

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After…