How is Rango doing these days? A quick walk around of my 1942 Willys MB. Rough specs. Musing about my flat fender funk.
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@darrylpaarman91003 жыл бұрын
The reason that I like this so much is because of the character it exuums. It draws you in with ruggedness and simplicity. Just an absolute awesome build.
@NatchurlBorne4 жыл бұрын
Nice walk around. Rango is one of my all time favorites!
@stevehamilton9728 Жыл бұрын
All the thoughtful cuts etc make this jeep look spot on 👍 I remember the build documented on Pirate. Would love to see a lot more of it on you tube, both technical and in action, it’s great inspiration. Can’t believe it was so long ago. 🇬🇧
@jeffvallentine9133 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing your MB in the magazines years ago. There's some saying that goes like a design is perfect not when nothing more needs to be added but when nothing more needs to be taken away. I think your build captures much of this thinking. Very cool.
@jasonlovell39343 жыл бұрын
I wheeled a 1975 CJ 5 for many years. For the new guys it takes skill to drive a short wheelbase, manual transmission, carburetor rig. It also takes a lot of skill and time to keep it running! Thanks for the video.
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this has been one of the most reliable and easy to drive vehicles I have ever built. It just flat works for me. It has always worked better than the sum of its parts. Even being a shorter wheelbase, you can put it in a some just plain stupid positions and it still feels great to the driver.
@carteaga084 ай бұрын
Recently found this and I have to say that is probably the nicest jeep I've seen. I bet it's fun as hell to drive. I need to go find me a MB jeep now!
@evintacy7272 Жыл бұрын
That is amazing love it!! Wouldn’t change darn thing! Great job my friend 💯🤘🏻❤😊
@billbowles23804 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walk around. I'm just starting a similar build with a 46 2A on a 80s cj5 frame.
@4Wheels4Reals3 жыл бұрын
Super cool Jeep! I really enjoyed the video walk around! Thank you
@bobevans23554 жыл бұрын
What an iconic Jeep
@PaulKaiser423 жыл бұрын
My favorite UA rig to date 👊🏻👊🏻🔥🔥
@justinrosgen4669 Жыл бұрын
Could you possibly do an in depth video on how you raised the front fenders? I really love this Jeep! You and Fred Williams have been the two biggest inspirations for me.
@brennanmetcalf Жыл бұрын
The original build thread is still active with all the pictures working ( pound of flesh to Photobucket every year! ) on Pirate4x4 in the Willys section. If you search 'Rango Willys Pirate' it should come right up.
@jeffpaddock73774 жыл бұрын
I would still buy this Jeep if I could afford it ha! Hope my '48 works and looks as cool as this once it's complete
@dbriml4 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet little ride.
@jimbrazzell93162 жыл бұрын
Razzel Dazzel Brazzell, From Ohi, I think your jeep is Awesome. Love to see more on it.
@lousypirate4 жыл бұрын
Think you could do an engine bay vid? Would like to see how you packaged it
@brennanmetcalf4 жыл бұрын
I'll see what I can do for a part two.
@markweber29582 жыл бұрын
Love the walk around...that is a great jeep
@tubewaldo3 жыл бұрын
I dig the Belleview Winch !!!
@adamforman92643 жыл бұрын
I like your jeep, I want one like yours....😎✌
@adamshartley3 жыл бұрын
Bitchen flat fender man. I hope to have one eventually. Thanks for sharing stay safe and happy trails 👣
@alfredoeliasbarbosa40784 ай бұрын
Nice vehicle...
@jameshenderson9228 Жыл бұрын
Awesome build
@johnhowson1169 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it
@chalinp4886 Жыл бұрын
What’s you’re opinion belleview vs 8274 warn winch
@brennanmetcalf Жыл бұрын
Both great winches. With the prices even used 8274s are fetching these days, let alone new ones, I think the Belleview is definitely worth looking at.
@ericmuhlbeier80233 жыл бұрын
I've always loved rango! She shares alot of traits with my 44 gpw, which need to get drug out and loved on too
@9_19Ming3 жыл бұрын
so nice !!!! love ford jeep so much !!!!!!
@greywolfwalking63593 жыл бұрын
Great job on your jeep! It has a real " utilitarian " air n look about it! Very good to do with, n, not be a poser n hoser! Thanks for sharing!
@loganshotrod4x4643 жыл бұрын
so much style & charisma; what tires are you running? They fit that Jeep like a glove
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
35x13.5R15 BFG Krawlers
@coryhalling161410 ай бұрын
What transmission are you running ? Would love to see engine bay. Great video, awesome rig
@brennanmetcalf10 ай бұрын
It has a later model granny gear T18 transmission with the over and down reverse position.
@coryhalling161410 ай бұрын
Would you recomend the t18 or a gm sm420. Im wanting to put a chev. 4.3l in my 48
@brennanmetcalf10 ай бұрын
@@coryhalling1614 I actually had a sm420 with a custom tcase adapter in it when it was first built. Hated it. Shifted terrible. I'd recommend a SM465 with the thin plate adapter or a T18 like mine.
@coryhalling161410 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for the reply. I located a 79 Ford T18. Think ill snag it up so i can get started. Rango is truly an Inspiration!
@jeepers8492 жыл бұрын
I am curious, how hard is it to get in and out of this? With the low seat and minimal door opening it looks tough. Amazing rig tho, love it.
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
With it being so low to the ground, not bad really. I don't even really notice anything being different. After riding around in it for so many years, a stock flatty feels way worse.....like you are going to fall out the door all the time. I love the feel of being down inside the body with by butt firmly in the suspension seats.
@gimenofm4 жыл бұрын
Love it. How did you manage to weld around all the layers of old paint? Love the patina.
@brennanmetcalf4 жыл бұрын
Carefully....then some forced rattle can patina to cover up the modded areas.
@jamisonyoder40093 жыл бұрын
Hello, love this thing. I’ve got a 46, all original, and a 53 that’s a v8 tig. Wanting to do more custom stuff to the “53”, mine has a Vortec/Muncie/D300, rear 44 from either a 5, or cj7, disk brake 30 in the front. what motor/running gear are using in this? Thanks in advance.
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
225 V6, T18, D18 in a 20 case, D44 rear full float, D30 front with big joint alloy shafts.
@edgardolarenas81814 жыл бұрын
hi mr .metcalf. this is edgardo from chile .i have followed your process of how you've built your jeep and i congratulate you. i have few questions 1:whats is the measurement of the tires that you are using? 2:why did you cut the bodywork from the back? was it so tires wouldn't hi it did you use springs package in the back thank you advance.i hope to hear from you edgardo
@brennanmetcalf4 жыл бұрын
Hello. The tires are 35x13.5R15 BFG Krawler KX tires. The large tires would not fit without enlarging the rear wheel openings. I am running Superlift 1" lift REAR length CJ2/3 leaf spring on all four corners.
@edgardolarenas81814 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf ok thanks tomorrow more questions for you attending edgardo
@edgardolarenas81814 жыл бұрын
1: hi sr is edgardo from chile how many inches did you cut off from the rear bumper to be able to place tire 2: can you tell me which engine ,gearbox and steering does your car have 3: how many inches are there from the floor code car body? it looks very nice jajajajajaj thanks
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
1. I didn't cut the rear bumper, I made a new frame. 2. Buick 225 V6, Granny T18 transmission, Super D18 Transfer case. Big Piston Saginaw Power steering box from a J20 truck. 3. I don't know what you are asking.
@elsyorellana2285 Жыл бұрын
Hello, could you tell me the measurements of the rims and how many inches wide are the rings that you have put on it, I think they fit perfectly. cute willys.
@brennanmetcalf Жыл бұрын
The rims are a 15x11 steel beadlock in the video. Backspacing is about 3.7"
@-oiiio-3993 Жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf Must have the turning radius of a battleship!
@brennanmetcalf Жыл бұрын
@@-oiiio-3993 No, not really, it still drives circles around most things things on the trail. The axles are not stock width.
@chalinp4886 Жыл бұрын
Who do you recommend for a reproduction body everything in my are is prized for collectors or has flintstone holes in the floor
@brennanmetcalf Жыл бұрын
Tough call, it kinda depends on the end goals of the project and how far you want to take the details. An Aqualu aluminum tub would be my first choice as they will work with you on doing some of the mods like raising the rear wheel tubs and giving you a blank rear wheel opening.
@Ozarkmule3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me about the steering setup? The power steering? Thx
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
The power steering uses a 1970s Jeep J20 pickup big piston 4-bolt 4-turn steering box.
@Birdscity-d5b11 ай бұрын
Size tires?
@brennanmetcalf11 ай бұрын
35x13.5r15 BFG Krawlers
@Traingeek1014 жыл бұрын
How is it running down the highway with no overdrive?
@brennanmetcalf4 жыл бұрын
I've put tens of thousands of miles on it like that. It does 60mph at 3000rpm all day long and gets 15-17mpg. The most annoying part is generally the wind buffeting off the windshield in certain conditions. It's an old Jeep, they don't really do 80mph really.
@colinmiddleton63163 жыл бұрын
What year did you go on the Ultimate adventure?
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
2015 and 2015
@supersportimpalass3 жыл бұрын
Bummed you didn't show or mention the engine setup.
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
There is a 100 page build thread on Pirate 4x4 in the Willys section, "Rango"
@supersportimpalass3 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf thank you for the reply. I have a CJ2A sitting in the weeds I'd like to do something with. Was thinking something along the lines of Rick Pewe's flatty but really like the style of yours. My JK is too new and miss my early Bronco.
@jasontaylor30463 жыл бұрын
I followed your build years ago. Will you remind me of you leaf spring setup? Thank You.
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
It has rear length cj2-3 springs on all 4 corners. I used Superlift 1" springs when I first build it, now it has custom springs I designed with Deaver.
@jasontaylor30463 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalfThank for the reply. Which did it have on ultimate adventure? And may I ask the specs and cost of the dever springs?
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
@@jasontaylor3046 It had the Superlift springs in it for both UA trips. The Deavers are about 1500 for a set of 4. They are about 1/2" taller than the Superlift springs when new, but much a much softer spring rate.
@jasontaylor30463 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf Thank you.
@joe39732 жыл бұрын
I like your roll bar design the back brace supports good idea tail gate pipes frame clear for the two compartments doors .
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Even though the rear tool boxes are smaller with the raised tubs and larger wheel opening, that space is critical for storage.
@coleconway37812 жыл бұрын
What size tires
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
35x13.5R15
@Just4kidz2 жыл бұрын
Are you selling it
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Nopeski
@faceluckcell94842 жыл бұрын
memoriaL day jeep wiLLyz 45 anniversary music wiLLyZLy. i. Like your jeep
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
Tires are way way too big
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
Not for me.
@jimmystikx4 жыл бұрын
I like that bikini top.
@brennanmetcalf4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I made it from a $7 home depot painters tarp
@-oiiio-3993 Жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf A true Jeeper.
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
Look better with 31's
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Not to me
@MrJeep752 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf those tire are way too big 31's are big enough for jeeps
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
@@MrJeep75 Not for the stuff I do with it. These are just perfect.
@markcosta43372 жыл бұрын
Those tires are way too big for that vehicle I don't know.
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Not for me. Works fantastic.
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
Bubba fide
@brennanmetcalf3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, It was only an early production 1942 version built for the USMC with undercoating, fording package, and radio package. There was nothing left but the body. Building a new frame and giving it a new life was the best thing for it. Now it gets used instead of just rotting away in a field or garage somewhere.
@MrJeep752 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf still would of been parts for a orginal restoration
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
@@MrJeep75 My parts my call. This old thing has done more for getting people back into old jeeps than an restoration.
@chrispotter29482 жыл бұрын
I recently inherited a 1945 Willys MB with a GPW body all original WW2 style. Seeing jeeps like yours make me want to get a cj2a to tweak into a more fun driver. Don't let the haters hate on you. Always gunna be a guy that says "hey that was an army jeep bro, why didn't you restore it?!" I love your attitude in the comments. Seems like this mostly custom jeep is kinda just wearing a WW2 body that was otherwise going to sit and rot. I love it I love it!
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
@@chrispotter2948 No worries about that. Good luck with your project. Make it something you can really use. That is what these old Jeeps where really for.
@Bliolp2 жыл бұрын
u should be ashamed
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
Why is that?
@Bliolp2 жыл бұрын
@@brennanmetcalf in my opinion the jeep has been raped. I am by far a purist but something always upsets me when i see builds like this with ww2 jeeps wether its a willys mb, ford gp or even a hotchkiss i think they should be restored somewhat to orginal.
@brennanmetcalf2 жыл бұрын
@@Bliolp Yeah, sorry, that isn't my thing. I see too many failed restorations where these things sit in pieces in a garage somewhere because the owner lost interest, or went broke trying to get 1940s air in the tires or whatever. I think these things where designed to be used, and modified, from the start. This one little flatty has done more than a hundred restorations to get people interested in simple old Jeeps again.
@-oiiio-3993 Жыл бұрын
@@Bliolp _Waaaaaaah._ I have a hot rod Jeep with Kenne Bell equipped 225 Dauntless 'Odd Fire', 4 speed, Warn overdrive, too much carb, MSD, fat headers... and just bought a restored Willys MB. I also still have my first, a mostly stock '48 CJ2A (resting, awaiting engine installation) and the remains of my old beater GPW which had a Chevy 283. Each has their place, I appreciate them all.