Body swapping a 1953 Willys Wagon onto a 2006 Jeep Wrangler frame in my tiny garage. Mocking up the interior before spraying in truck bedliner. #carbuildseries #jeepwillys #willyswagon #jeepbuild #overlanding
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@danb.21442 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Love the quote: "we don't smoke, but we use power."
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, thanks. Yeah, trying to stay sort of original but re-purposing things like ashtrays in Bond-esque pieces is tricky but rewarding. Thanks for following!
@dacksomnia2 жыл бұрын
This is an ambitious endeavor. I am seriously enjoying the series so far. Great work brother!
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir! Slow and steady…,
@bmsanderson56762 жыл бұрын
Must be something in the air. I'll be starting the exact same build soon. I have a 53 Willys Wagon, going onto an LJ frame. And, my name is Brian... haha. Super glad to learn from your build. Thanks for the videos!
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's pretty crazy. Don't make the mistake I did......make sure your rear axle is centered, it will save you a lot of work. I documented 4 years of the build on this thread: www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/project-face-off-1953-willys-wagon-on-a-2006-jeep-wrangler-lj-frame-running-gear.9725/ You can check it out there for the nitty gritty on my mistakes, successes, etc. If you have any questions, feel free to post them here.
@hakkim5182 жыл бұрын
This is so cool B!!!
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir! Let’s hope it’s ready for a test drive during your next visit.
@Austin-bv8fn2 жыл бұрын
Lt. Cmdr, will you be commissioning one also?
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
@@Austin-bv8fn Not at the rate I build them, no.
@markblandford93462 жыл бұрын
I can tell, I'm going to love this build, as it progresses. Thanks for sharing!
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along. I'm always open to suggestions as the build is still in progress.
@Okierover11 күн бұрын
Been there on the welding. Took a votech class and just went for it.
@ProjectFaceOff10 күн бұрын
Was the class worth it? I've considered taking one.
@Okierover10 күн бұрын
@@ProjectFaceOff It was. It was fun and the basic knowledge helped me get over my worries. $120 bucks well spent for 8 weeks.
@wkuran2 жыл бұрын
Great work! What you did to the rear ashtray(s?) is exactly what I have planned for my wagon. The USB cable is installed but I haven't gotten around to modifying the ashtrays. Any chance of getting more details? Photos, part numbers, etc. Thanks!
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Hi William, thanks! For the rear ashtrays, I only have finished one so when I make the second one I'll record a bit more and provide some of the details. Long story short, I cut out the internals of the ashtray, cut out a square piece of metal that fit tightly in the space, cut a hole in the middle, squeezed it into place, and then used some thick glue/caulk to hold it into place.
@murraymadness46742 жыл бұрын
Not sure I get why you cut out just that section of the fender well. It clearly means a tire won't fit in there, so why leave the back part? I'd just remove it all, and then you can put in flat sheets and have a little more room to put stuff in the back part. I was never a great welder, but as I get older have gotten worse. That old sheetmetal is thick compared to new cars! I have a 49 truck "Willys Explorer" project putting the body panels on a 97 v8 explorer. I'm thinking of making doors and a fleet side bed out of wood. No welding, just glue and routers. well see. (I also have a 53 Panel too) Look forward to your progress.
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Murray, you're right! I probably could have cut out the wheel well so that it was flat from front to rear but I liked the look of only cutting out what was needed. My Willys is going to have a 4" to 6" lift when all is said and done so I'm not too worried about the tires hitting the interior fender. As it stands right now, the tire is first going to hit the fender/body panel before it hits the new location of the lower fender. As for the sheet metal, I'm just repeating what better/more experienced welders have told me. Remember, I'm just an average do-it-yourselfer whose trying to build a resto-mod. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any tips about installing a steering column. I'm in the middle of that right now and it's trickier than I thought.
@murraymadness46742 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFaceOff What is tricky part? I found the wiring to be tricky on one I did for my 3-wheel electric car using a geo metro. I tried to determine how the turns signals worked, and eventually found there were 'don't care' conditions that could never be used. Mechanically it should be straight forward. This is one of the many reasons I am using the Explorer chassis, I'm using the explorer firewall and wiring and steering column, brake and gas pedal, brake lines, etc. Will still have to remove all the door lock/window controls from the wiring. Are you on the oldwillys forum? easier to help on a forum
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
@@murraymadness4674 Yep, I'm on there too. Just type in Project Face Off and you should find me.
@chucklima12 жыл бұрын
what seats did you use in the front? I like the front passenger seat set up. Thanks
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
The seats are from a 2016-ish Ford Explorer. The second row seats used to be readily available on Craigslist and eBay. I paid about $150 per seat.
@chucklima12 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFaceOff So all the seats are from a 2016 ford explorer? Because the front passenger seat looks thinner than the ford explorer. I used seats from a 2011 Honda element (I paid $35.00 each at the junk yard) because the front seats have the seat belt on it and the back seats you can move to the sides making a bigger cargo area. The only drawback is the front passenger seat doesn't move all the way to easy access to the back row seats. I like your setup. I may use that setup on my next project.
@ProjectFaceOff2 жыл бұрын
@@chucklima1 if I didn’t have a budget, I’d spend the money on the Honda Odyssey 2nd row seats. Unfortunately, they are cost prohibitive because others have realized they are good hot rod seats. The 2016-2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 2nd row seats are readily available brand new when they upgrade the vehicles for custodies. I found some on Craigslist down the peninsula for $150 per set. No seats are perfect but I’m happy with my choice so far.