Wakefield Willys Update 3.3

Beautiful weekend in NH, did a little work on the Willys Jeep.

This weekend was more a strategic planning time, thinking through the future projects, what we will need, and how to do it.

Our goal is to fix up the whole front end of the Jeep. Body Parts, Engine, frame, etc.... The basic idea is to have the whole front end restored.

But that is a lot of little projects. The engine alone has at least a half a dozen little projects. New ignition system, new oil lines, install a PCV System, replace belts, spark plugs, ignition wires, exhaust manifold, etc...... And that is just the engine. Never mind the frame work and body work.

The point here is I need to really really really need to think this all through before I start removing and tearing down the front end.

The newest skill I am working on is welding. Practiced for the first time this weekend. I was nervous, but am anxious to keep trying. The Master Mechanic was a good coach and encourager.

Its Back......... Original Hurricane Engine

Over the weekend, the Master Mechanic was doing some online research in regards to our oil leak out of the crankcase. His research came across a service bulletin from 1960 on how to fix it. Very cool.

Unfortunately, our current engine does not have the fix, so we need to do something or it will leak oil indefinitely.

Fortunately, the Original Hurricane Engine out of the 1957 Willys had the fix. But it has been at Nashua Engine Rebuilders for the last 2 years, sitting in a corner collecting dust. I decided it was time to retrieve it and bring it home. Here it is, all disassembled.

I have no need of it at this time, that is the reason it has been collecting dust. But it does have some valuable components, and is an engine that can be rebuild. I just don't have $3800+ to do it. I will probably sell it do someone who does. But for now, it will be put in storage, and will use some of its parts to improve the Hurricane Engine that is in the 1960 Willys.

Wakefield Willys Update 3.2

Beautiful Weekend, and we have been working on the Willys.

The top of the hood is done, as seen in the pictures. Grinding rust and layers of paint is hard hard work. But worth it in the end. A before and after of the front of the hood. It is primed, and resting for the moment.

Have had a chance to work on a front spring, cleaned it up and ready to be mounted. A gas tank, as well as some other odd items are still in process.

Yesterday I bought a fender on eBay. That will be a huge shot in the arm, as we are nearing the end of the hood restoration, I need more body parts. With the fender's arrival, we will have everything we need to finish the front end.

With the warmer temps, I am motivated to get this front end project going. Just hope I can get to the other projects around the house!