[SEL] OT Willys Overland project.

[bill at antique-engines.com]

Curt - may I place a copy of this on theamcforum.com

There are a lot of folks there into Jeeps, and many LOVE these old things!
I know Tom Larson of MN would love this! His father had a Willys
dealership if I recall.

LMK - if you'd rather not, I won't.............

Bill

> Several on the list know engines are on hold for a while in our house as
> a new project is underway. Son Devin will be driving in a couple of
> years and we picked out a vehicle to restore for him. Something
> requiring sweat equity, something kewl, and something not very fast....a
> 61' Willys Overland wagon. My granddad had one in the groves in Florida
> and I've always had a soft spot for them. Devin fell head over heals for
> them. He really liked the pickup version but was too tall to fit in it.
> <http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/Willys%20Overland/P1010014.html>
>
> The factory did little for rust prevention and this makes for a lot of
> work nearly 50 years later. Here are the back cab repairs.
> <http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/WillyOverlandRestoration/Cab%20repairs/Thumbnails.html>
>
> And the tailgate repairs.
> <http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/WillyOverlandRestoration/TailgateRepairs/Thumbnails.html>
>
> A LONG way to go yet, but making progress. We redid the brakes, got it
> running, and drive it around a little. Thought you might enjoy the update.
> Curt Holland
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