My new Project Toy/Toy-Hauler

[MrFreeze5]

Just brought the beast home today. Its a 1958 Willys Wagon. Its got a long way to go before its roadworthy, but Ive got loads of top notch parts that I was going to use on my Grand Cherokee, but decided not to. Ive got a rebuilt Mopar Magnum engine, transmission, transfer case, and custom axles already, ready to install. I think this is going to be a fun project and I thought some of you old timers might appreciate this old american iron.

[skipt]

I really like those old Willys and Jeep type vehicles. Good luck on your
project. It looks like a solid start.

[fredintoon]

Just brought the beast home today. Its a 1958 Willys Wagon. - - -

Hi Mr Freeze,
ever cute, I love it. By all means fix everything that don't show but keep the patina, eh?

[MrFreeze5]

Im also planning on installing a wheel chock and tie down points in the rear cargo area so I can transport my bike if I need to. I dont think Id want to try to load up my XS in there, but my FZRs would fit nicely!

[BigDick]

I think this is going to be a fun project and I thought some of you old timers might appreciate this old american iron.

OLD TIMERS MY LEFT FOOT! I love it! I'm jealous! I'm 26, well 27 in April. I don't know your definition of old, but I would have loved it even ten years ago.

[MrFreeze5]

OLD TIMERS MY LEFT FOOT! I love it! I'm jealous! I'm 26, well 27 in April. I don't know your definition of old, but I would have loved it even ten years ago.

Haha, I couldnt resist the crack. This site does have a bit of an older demographic compared to most of the other forums I frequent. Im 26, but hell, youre older than I am Ive been a big fan of these trucks for a long time as well.

[MrFreeze5]

Hi Mr Freeze,
ever cute, I love it. By all means fix everything that don't show but keep the patina, eh?

I kinda like it too

[crazy steve]

Been a while since I've seen one of these...

A buddy used to have one until it got cut in half by a train (long story; nobody hurt, but one pissed-off train crew), and that wagon would go anywhere. His was a '49 (and looked identical, they never changed these much!) and had a '53 Merc flathead V-8 swapped in (hey, this was 'back in the day'). Stock gearing (which was what, 4:44s? something looow) with a Warn overdrive for highway. His rig could be driven up hills that the Chevy-powered Jeeps had to take runs at, sounding like an old tractor. He used to drive those guys crazy...

Good luck with it!

'78E original owner

[XJOK2PLAY]

That's Cool! Great rebuild project choice!
Please post pics of the ongoing process!

I have a friend who used to have a Jeepster Commando, installed a Buick V-6 intercooled turbo from a Buick Grand National Regal.... but kept the granny 4 speed and stock diffs... that thing would climb straight up a brick wall, but really sucked on the highway! Great 4 wheeler, though!

Good luck w/ the project. Love those old Willys.

[COOL TOM]

Old Jeeps

Yes us old timers love these four wheel drives. At one time i had a 53 willys, two 64 willys wagons, two 62 International Scouts, 69 jeep J3000 pickup, and a 72 Chev Blazer. I had all of these at the same time so i do like the four wheel drives. I now have a 98 Chev four wheel drive pickup.

[CatatonicBug]

I think it would look good lowered back down, with a surfboard strapped to the roof! Wood-grain panneling on the doors would be a nice touch too.