I bought another brand of truck......

[two-bit]

Never fear, its not one of THOSE !

I bought 1961 Willys pick-up ! It is very rough, and very complete.
Not sure why i did it....couldn't help myself
Not to the house yet. Gotta wait for some more snow to melt.

Will post a few pics of my newest pile when it gets here.
Looking for a good Willys forum. Have seen a couple in searches, not sure who to go with.
Recommendations ?

Thanks all

Two-bit

[jp2005]

Sometimes we need change, keeps it interesting. If only the women in my life could work that easily.

[Steelhorse]

I just asked a friend of mine, he suggested:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/

[cep62]

Recommendations ?

Isn't it obvious ? , put in a Ford drivetrain .

[two-bit]

Isn't it obvious ? , put in a Ford drivetrain .

Actually the current plan is to put the cab and front clip on a '78 F-150 short box chassis.
300-6, NP435,205, 9 inch rear, quad shock High pinion Dana 44 front. Some 34x9.5x15 TSL's for grip.
A nice flat bed on the back, and name it....

Willford !

[cep62]

That sounds like a plan.
But I would go with a 429 instead of a 6cyl , but thats just me.

[two-bit]

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[two-bit]

Pics as promised. I know its not a Ford. But it gets cool points...right?

[cep62]

it gets cool points...right?

Well ...yeah , why wouldn't it ?

A big block will gain more points too.

[ThinLizzy13]

That is one cool truck! I like the plans for it too, those 6's are great.

[Mancar1]

Yup it is cool.
When I was a 19 I donated my 49 Ford and my uncle used the flat head V-8 in a Willys. It turned out cool, but I wish I would have kept the 49.

[meteor545]

has that got the gm v6?

[two-bit]

No... The Willys SuperHurricane flathead six cyl., 3spd on the floor, twin stick t-case, and various other odds -n- ends.

Two-bit

[XABN82]

TWO-BIT
Cool looking Willys. I just found and bought my Dads old 1973 J4000 Jeep truck back. The last time I saw it was 1991 in the neighbors barn that he sold the Jeep to. The neighbor gave the truck to his son in law then he sold it to a friend. That guy kept it a while then sold it back to the son in law. Now its mine and I plan to restore it soon. My Dad bought that Jeep in 1980, I drove it home from the used car lot in Chattanooga.

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

Very cool! Why not just post your updates here so it's easier for us to follow your progress. Look forward to seeing more of that bad beast.