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Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Frame Prep

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to prepare your Willys Jeep frame for painting – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Call Mike @Kaiserwillys.com for details at TOLL FREE 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). To begin pressure wash your frame, removing as much dirt, grease, loose paint and debris as possible. Next you will need to prepare the surface for its…

Build Your Willys: GPW/MB Front Rail Repair

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to install new frame rails to your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Call Mike @Kaiserwillys.com for details at TOLL FREE 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). To begin repairing your frame rail, create a guideline using a square, then cut the damaged rail from the frame with the appropriate metal cutting tool….

Build Your Willys: Rear Axle Removal

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

How to remove the Rear Axle from your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Call Mike @Kaiserwillys.com for details at TOLL FREE 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). To begin, remove the cotter pin and washer from the leaf spring pivot eye bolt and detach the shock absorber tube from the shackle…

Build Your Willys: Front Axle Removal

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

How to remove the Front Axle from your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Call Mike @Kaiserwillys.com for details at TOLL FREE 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST). First, remove the cotter pin & washer from the shock mount plate and shackle assembly. Next, disconnect the shock absorber from both the shackle…

Build Your Willys: Drive Shaft Removal

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

How to remove the Front and Rear Driveshaft Assembly from your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To begin, remove the Universal Joint U-Bolts from the transfer case output yoke & propeller shaft yoke. Next, remove the Universal Joint U-Bolts from the front differential pinion shaft yoke & propeller shaft…

Build Your Willys: Oil Canister Removal

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

How to remove the Oil Canister Removal from your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Build Your Willys: Oil Canister Removal Remove the oil filter outlet hose from the timing cover, then remove the oil filter inlet hose from the oil filter canister assembly and from the engine block. Next,…

Build Your Willys: Cooling Parts Removal

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

How to remove the Cooling Parts Removal from your Willys Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. Build Your Willys: Cooling Parts Removal First, drain your radiator of all fluids. Then, loosen the upper radiator hose clamps and remove the hose from the thermostat housing and radiator. Then, loosen and remove the lower…