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A Father and Son CJ-5 Restoration Project

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Rachel | 0 Comments

~ Sent to us by Ben and Bill Wilhelm. To see more photos of the restoration go to their photo album on the blog. My son Ben wanted a Jeep as a daily driver and having owned a 1962 M38A1 in high school myself I knew my sons passion for this vehicle. I happened upon this CJ while driving a back road near…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 379

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Rachel | 1 Comments

379: Charles Lima’s 1973 Brazilian Station Wagon I have had my Willys Wagon since 1991. This is the Brazilian version of the American model but was designed by the same person who designed the first Willys Station Wagon. Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Charles Lima If you would like to share your Willys Jeep Story please send us a line. We…

A Willys CJ-2A Barn Find and the Start of a First Time Restoration Project

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Rachel | 5 Comments

I had a friend that inherited some property and invited us out to see if we wanted anything. While wrapping up, we found this 1946 Willys CJ-2A in it’s own room within one of the barns. Once unveiled I knew I had to have it. My son, David, and I are planning on restoring it to the best of our ability, and he has…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 378

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Rachel | 2 Comments

378: Tony Flippin’s 1950 Willys Truck I purchased my 1950 Willys Pickup from a childhood friend who was in the military. Completed a frame off restoration and modification. Repowered with 4.3 vortec V-6 engine, SM465 Transmission, 205 Transfer case, Dana 44 front axle with disk brakes. Ford rear axle, power steering, vintage heat and air. Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Tony Flippin If you would like…

Charlie Bourret and his 1952 Willys M38A1

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Rachel | 6 Comments

I found this Army Jeep that had been sitting neglected in a sugar shack here in NH. I’ve gone through it and replaced all the hoses, belts, fluids, wires, etc… I installed a new carburetor, brakes, exhaust system, and had the fuel pump rebuilt by Kaiser Willys, who have been my go to source for most of the parts. I am a 25 year veteran…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 377

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Rachel | 1 Comments

377: David Kardash’s 1954 Willys CJ-3B When this CJ-3B was found it had been sitting in a field since 1980. My son-in law and I completely brought this 1954 CJ-3B back to new condition in 18 months. We have won many trophy’s at local car shows and this was our first attempt at any restoration. Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – David…

1954 Willys M38A1 – Father and Sons Project

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Rachel | 3 Comments

I purchased my Willys back in 2002 from a farmer in Hallettsville, Texas where I hunted deer and dove during the fall. The Jeep was buried in a barn and the only way I noticed it was I could see some of the front-end peeking through some hay. After some negotiations, the farmer agreed to sell it to me, with the thought that it…