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Update on Ron Eubanks’ 1946 CJ-2A – 3 years Later

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Rachel | 4 Comments

~ Make sure to read the original post about Ron Eubanks’ CJ-2A – “Nothing can Replace my Willys CJ-2A Jeep” Since my original write up on my Willys CJ-2A, I have now completed my restoration. I was able to add new stock wheels and NDT tires, a new original windshield, seat covers, seat springs, rubber floor mat, rear floor mat…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 344

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Rachel | 2 Comments

344: Travis McKinney’s 1959 Willys CJ-5 This is my 1959 Willys CJ-5. This has been an ongoing project but it is still a workhorse! Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Travis McKinney If you would like to share your Willys Jeep Story please send us a line. We ‘d love to meet your Jeep. Like Us. Facebook Looking for, Willys Jeep Parts, Willys…

Scott Frazier and Sons Willys CJ-3B Frame Off Restoration

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Rachel | 7 Comments

“We purchased our 1954 CJ-3B in the summer of 2015 as a father and son project, and a project it was. Both of my boys were a big part of multiple stages of this complete frame off restoration, my hope is that both learned a lot during this process. After rebuilding the carburetor and some minor tuning, we enjoyed driving…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 343

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Rachel | 1 Comments

343: Menchu Gris’ 1947 Willys CJ-2A This is my 1947 Willys CJ-2A. The body color is Picket Gray and the rim color is Harvard Red. It has the original “Go Devil” engine with gearbox. I bought the Willys online and my friend Jorge Macia, went to retrieve it and began the restoration, which would take almost 2 years. It was in poor…

The 2nd Annual Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Rachel | 0 Comments

The 2nd annual Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together is coming up soon! It will be held Saturday, October 7th in Mills River, NC so if you are in the South East this is the event to attend! No need to have a fully restored Willys Jeep. All types of Willys are invited, from rust buckets to trailer queens! There will…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 342

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Rachel | 0 Comments

342: John Kristensen’s 1951 Willys M38 I bought this Jeep as a rolling chassis in 1994. I think it is now finally finished, but maybe not as Jeeps are never finished. It now has a 327 ci, Ford T18 4spd w/ Dana 20 transfer case. CJ-5 suspension, dana 44 rear and dana 30 front w/ 373s. Power steering, power brakes. It also has a…

“Lucy” the 1961 CJ-6 Rebuilt to Last Another 56 Years

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Rachel | 4 Comments

This wasn’t supposed to be a fully body off restoration, but obviously that’s what it became. Who would have though back in 1961, that I could buy a vehicle, piece by piece on the internet and make it look like new. We couldn’t have done this without Kaiser Willys. There are a few hidden upgrades, like front disc brakes and a battery shut off switch,…