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Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Rear Bumper Installation

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rachel | 0 Comments

How to install your Willys Jeep (Military MB or GPW) Rear Bumper – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To install the rear bumper or crossmember, simply align it to the frame rail, securing it with the proper hardware. You may choose to use bolts for this installation; however if you desire to…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Front Bumper Installation

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rachel | 0 Comments

How to install your Willys Jeep (Military MB or GPW) Front Bumper – 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, line up the lower driver’s side bumper gusset with the leaf spring to frame shackle bracket beneath the front end of the…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Frame Prep

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rachel | 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 Rachel | 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 Rachel | 1 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 Rachel | 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 Rachel | 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…