Willys Wagon Preview - Dirt Every Day Extra

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7 жыл бұрын

The red 1961 Willys Wagon is getting a refresh soon, and on this Dirt Every Day Extra episode, Fred Williams gives us some behind-the-scenes scoop on what he has and what he’s doing to it.
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@randomthoughts1001 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 1962 Willies Utility Wagon like this. less than 40k with all original parts and badges. It was parked in 1991, running. It has an inline 6 cyl. I think it says Hurricane on the top of the motor with an oil bath breather. My grandparents had it for 40 years.

@rick7858 7 жыл бұрын

Add Dave in the opening credits dudes, he is awesome, show him some love and respect

@Forkuh 7 жыл бұрын

"This engine is a little more than what I want..." You're a strange man, Fred.

@aaronbehindbars 7 жыл бұрын

One of my customers plopped a Willys Wagon body on a Chevy S-10 chassis, 4.3 V6 with 4 speed o/d auto. The exterior was beautifully rusty patina. The interior had refinished wood paneling under the roof and a saddle blanket upholstery job. It was rat rod greatness. I like the idea of keeping it in the family by using a Jeep chassis.

@ralphmcmahan2139 7 жыл бұрын

Attention: If you butcher that truck, I'll be coming for you.

@Ecosse57 7 жыл бұрын

too late.

@JapanScott1 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the build!

@alexgoodwin9965 7 жыл бұрын

SOOOO excited to see the wagon back!!!!!!!!!

@TakuroSpirit77 7 жыл бұрын

Holy hose clamps on the intake

@AJ-ut3ul 3 жыл бұрын

... said Batman.

@stevencarter7999 7 жыл бұрын

sounds like a fun project. cant wait to watch it.

@BadLogan426 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see the good o´l red wagon again :-)

@lilorbielilorbie2496 7 жыл бұрын

back in the early 90,s my uncle had a 52 Willy,s wagon. it was completely og. he offered to sell it to me for $400.00. but i was not working at the time and did not have the extra money. should have bought it any way.

@Ridin406 7 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the main episode. I'm building my 62 Wagon now with all modern drivetrain and frame.

@theylied1776 7 жыл бұрын

So you basically built a death trap? Without upgrading the braking or suspension but adding a 4.8-liter engine that's exactly what it is.

@dougbourdo2589 7 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome project Fred. Kind of a Resto-Jeep. Relatively modern, reliable chassis with the great 'Old" looks.

@SuperRyan89 7 жыл бұрын

Everybody hates LS engines? Who are these crazy people? #LSswaptheworld

@jackmehoff8d41 7 жыл бұрын

Joe Dirt right I think he got overheated for a sec or something to say that, ls is life lol jk ok but there way good lol

@HoldenHSVlover 7 жыл бұрын

i thought you like hemi's?

@agentcrm 7 жыл бұрын

Everybody hates them cause they're boring because their so common. Can't argue with the cheap easy power though.

@WS-gw5ms 7 жыл бұрын

Joe Dirt it really isn't that many wires. Especially if carbed. Not much worse than installing an msd box really.

@Cragified 7 жыл бұрын

Because it's bog standard and unoriginal. Name a car and it's had a LS engine put in it.

@charlesdyer2376 7 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for that one !

@_kikaso 7 жыл бұрын

Looking foward to it!

@chdecoys 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the build. I have a 1950 1/2 wagon on one ton gmc shortened , one ton running gear and 4bt. It's been the daily driver last few months, 20mpg to boot. It was a basket $600 basket case 6 years later my toy

@brianmulligan6239 7 жыл бұрын

Great plan!

@Dgiroux1000 7 жыл бұрын

And will look super cool, going down the road.

@matheusfarmandagriculture1701 7 жыл бұрын

nice video

@Kanakid 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 55 Willys truck on a 14 Rubicon. Ripp Supercharcher on the 3.6 Pentastar. 3.5" Rock Krawler long arm. It has all modern Wrangler dash. It works well. Will be featured in an upcoming edition of JP magazine.

@1939GNASHED 7 жыл бұрын

Can I have that 4.8 LS for my '53 Chevy 5 window project? I will give it a good home! 👍😉

@everettleonard2782 7 жыл бұрын

my uncle had a 48 willys pickup back in early 90's He swapped out the strt6 for a ford 302 with a mild cam... it snapped both axels several times.

@whoopharted1 7 жыл бұрын

awesome this is a project I myself wanted to do.

@abefrohman1759 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@Terk131 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to the video of the frame swap ? It's no longer available.

@hunterbrock2347 7 жыл бұрын

this looks exciting

@MitchJohnson-uu5uf 7 жыл бұрын

Whats up with all the hose clamps on the cold air intank.

@briangleeson1528 7 жыл бұрын

Would you consider a stroker kit for the donor Jeep engine?

@vagabond96h 7 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up on the 4.0 liter idea.

@robeylemere 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of swapping my 1960 Willy's truck onto a '76 Chevy K10 Stepside (Has Goodwrench 350 and SM465.) Just about finished restoring the Chevy chassis really looking forward to seeing your swap. My frame was cracked in two spots and the original engine flathead I6 was missing the head and was totally seized so figured if i'm repowering it and it's no longer going to be stock go big.

@robeylemere 7 жыл бұрын

Also curious why your getting rid of the Vortec 4.8, both motors are really good but just wanting to know if your doing the swap just to keep it Jeep which is understandable and actually pretty cool.

@matthewhodgett1263 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Fred

@ridgerunner_21 7 жыл бұрын

I dig the 4.0L Jeep idea, Fred.

@TexasADV 7 жыл бұрын

We need a video on the forward-control jeep parked next to it!!!

@Terk131 4 жыл бұрын

Where did the episode go with the frame swap.. it disappeared.

@rustybrowneye 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for putting a propper engine back in there

@imbadwrench 7 жыл бұрын

Id love to see a well thought out inline six swap.... would you consider building a 5 liter stroker inline six?

@gillesaubertin871 7 жыл бұрын

hey when are you going to air this ep. i have a 53 willys truck i never finished building , this could inspire me to continue

@beaujenkins2739 7 жыл бұрын

Ball swing at 3:20

@Freedomquest08 7 жыл бұрын

I'm all for V-8's, but a 4.3 V-6 is a much better fit in a Willys. The weight/power ratio is good and you don't have to hack the body up to make it fit. EVERY V-8 Willys I've been around has had a fan kiss the radiator at the most inopportune times, so I'm a little biased.

@johnhorne7508 7 жыл бұрын

thank you thank uou THANK YOU!! for not goin monster truck/ crawler with this truck. i love the overlander feel of this thing

@stephaniehovis7768 7 жыл бұрын

fred are there any plans to revisit the land cruiser

@xmviv 7 жыл бұрын

Nice

@WS-gw5ms 7 жыл бұрын

Please put in the 360 small block Mopar that they are using on engine masters. It is a great reliable engine. I've seen tons of them with 200k miles.

@ramairgto72 7 жыл бұрын

Wonder in the direct injection V6 will catch on?

@specwill1 3 жыл бұрын

Funny someone taking a LS out. 😝

@10Mbowman 7 жыл бұрын

+Motor Trend Channel please talk about the FC170 or FC150 in the video please

@felipehenderson7404 7 жыл бұрын

Whats up with the surplus army truck?

@Lexolo999 7 жыл бұрын

Nooo! Don't swap the frame, just update the brakes (and swap the engine if you must).

@jeffreyyeip1915 7 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the modern frame and suspension but it should get a Cummins 4 BTA engine for the swap

@717Lucero 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would keep a LS in it. Better fuel mileage you can put A/C in it more power than a 4.0.

@felipehenderson7404 7 жыл бұрын

Whats up with the surplus army truck

@jeffpittman8725 7 жыл бұрын

Who hates LS engines? WTF dude?

@lilorbielilorbie2496 7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Pittman. i hate the ls. really it,s just another small block chevy. be original do not do something just because everybody else is doing use your brain.

@AlienVibesss 7 жыл бұрын

People with common sense.

@user-yr3kt5ei5d 7 жыл бұрын

People who watch/read a lot of automotive content have seen LSs getting swapped into everything, it gets really really boring.

@lokihallow 7 жыл бұрын

lilorbie lilorbie its actually far different than a traditional small block in terms of what it can do. LS engines are lighter, and lighter than most other swap candidates for that matter, they make power cheap and easy, there easy to slam into just about anything due to the compact size and as a bonus the mpg you get is pretty damn good, hell the 505 hp ls7 gets 28 mpg thats amazing. not to mention the stock internals can take alot of hp and the ls family is super reliable and very streetable even with large amounts of hp. you can hate it and theres nothing wrong with your own feelings towards it but at the end of the day it ends up in so many cars because of how great it is in all categories

@lilorbielilorbie2496 7 жыл бұрын

lokihallow all of that maybe true. but it,s still just a small block chevy. it replaced the original small block. if i see another ls swapped into any thing else i am going to puke.

@zippome 7 жыл бұрын

Shoulda used that cute lil diesel that you put in a wrangler.

@markw993 7 жыл бұрын

suddenly it's Jeep Everyday!! (which I'm good with)

@ddd228 7 жыл бұрын

The plans is a good one. Please continue. Late model Jeep with power steering,power brakes and WAY better suspension. Sell the flat fender.

@kelli217 7 жыл бұрын

Taking the Pro Tour approach, eh?

@christoferrmyers2523 7 жыл бұрын

I would put an AX-15 in it but since you're doing a body swap with a Wrangler you'll get one hopefully.

@Max2550 7 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@seth8865 7 жыл бұрын

which one did it hit?

@fixins 7 жыл бұрын

I bet this is what that junkyard Sierra YJ was bought for. I can dig it.

@Bladsmith 7 жыл бұрын

It's got mad camber bro

@Icallitwhatever 7 жыл бұрын

not everyone hates LS engine's!

@guadalupegaminom3831 7 жыл бұрын

yeah go team Fred!

@chrisdooley6468 7 жыл бұрын

Wait what? You're going to take out an LS out in favor of a used inline 6 keep engine? But why? What's the benefit? I'm really curious

@sierravmax 7 жыл бұрын

Chris Dooley He said the 4.8 has too much power. lol Only 270hp and the smallest of the LS family.

@TR33ZY_CRTM 7 жыл бұрын

Chris Dooley While LS swaps are beneficial, they are very dull. Then entire world by now has done LS swaps in vehicles.

@fastballfilms4214 7 жыл бұрын

Chris Dooley beg for a Cummings 2.0l diesel that's in tube sock

@Bataleon2320 7 жыл бұрын

the 4.8 may be the smallest. but to build an LSX properly makes the most HP.

@SLFYSH 7 жыл бұрын

FastballFilms #DabsAffilliatedMedia There is no 'G' in Cummins. And yes a Cummins diesel swap would be a nice fit, -and departure from he tired standard.

@BaldurM 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading content daily, Motor Trend! ALSO: Keep the LS 4.8! Its a great engine!

@Terk131 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to the frame swap video

@sumofl 7 жыл бұрын

hell yeah!

@hondalover2428 7 жыл бұрын

ah should put one of the new 4 cylinder cummins crate in it

@Just-Ride 7 жыл бұрын

what kind of truck is on his shirt?

@immeasurablymore 7 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!

@jasenjaz82 7 жыл бұрын

First 13 seconds, I thought my video player was frozen......

@adamfrbs9259 7 жыл бұрын

so youre gonna basically destroy a rust free original. why? ohh the humanity.

@braydoncollins8421 7 жыл бұрын

adam forbes ikr same with the crown hick

@esoteric1213 7 жыл бұрын

adam forbes he's not destroying it? He's just taking it off the frame

@adamfrbs9259 7 жыл бұрын

Find A Reason well ya but he cut the firewall all up.

@tonyash8080 7 жыл бұрын

WHEN YOU OWN IT, YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU WANT... food for thought

@MLFranklin 5 жыл бұрын

I love these trucks. Jeep needs to resurrect this body style for production -- on a JL 4DR chassis. (The Liberty doesn't count. At all.)

@lokihallow 7 жыл бұрын

love ls engines

@supdus 7 жыл бұрын

FRED send that 4.8 up to canada.... i need that for my nova

@5pd5tr 7 жыл бұрын

You should do a brazillian Ford Rural face swap, they're really nice looking.

@R1chardB1ngham 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Fred, what happened to your voice at 3:18?

@BLAZE13011 7 жыл бұрын

what happened to all the dirt every day eps that came out all the time?

@ilovetoyotatrucks 7 жыл бұрын

Fred said " he drugged it home" .... .... he means like BILL Cosby lol

@christiandrummer09 7 жыл бұрын

Why not put it on an LJ frame? it's within 6 inches of a Willys

@unknownkillerofthehaters6472 7 жыл бұрын

you got the power plant right, then you flopped on transmission, tranfer case, axle and suspension upgrades. why go back with inline 6 after you cut the fire wall? you want it reliable.....

@danielmorris3415 7 жыл бұрын

Why not recondition the original engine?

@ricardomcgrath4911 7 жыл бұрын

Tendency wing roof full-time investor certainly trace.

@fodera0915 7 жыл бұрын

i thought he is Chip Gaines :)

@johndodeengelbrecht1960 7 жыл бұрын

straight 6 👍

@MOBAudioUSA 7 жыл бұрын

Please please please donate that 4.8 to my 1960 Chevy panel truck project! I will be in your debt forever!

@TheBigJuicy 2 жыл бұрын

Holy band clamps batman!

@tristannolan85 7 жыл бұрын

ls engines are great. putting them in a classic vehicle is the issue lol

@kjz28 7 жыл бұрын

People complain about LS swaps, but how many have you actually seen in person? Unless your in California the answer is not that many. I have seen tens of thousands of custom cars/trucks at car shows since the LS engines debut and I probably have seen 35ish swaps in person. That is not a lot. Magazines and the internet make it seem like everyone does it, in reality its not that many.