My 1960 CJ-5 has been in the family since the late 1980s when my grandfather purchased it, to serve as his woods vehicle. Since I was 4 years old or so I remember the Jeep sitting in the woods and it would start every time. We would spend all day out on it whether hunting or just enjoying the day. When I was older, I learned to drive manual in it and he gave it to me to restore. Nobody expected me to get it road worthy due to it’s derelict condition. After 7 years of hard work and determination, and from the help of the crew of Kaiser Willys she is finally done and now my grandfather, father, my son and myself can enjoy it for years to come. Paint is O.E Willys color Fountain Green Poly. The drive train is original, F134 engine and T90 transmission with the D18 transfer case.
Kaiser Willys Jeep Life – Colin Lanfair
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Colin! Great work! It is so inspiring to see that you kept your Jeep “original” and did not put some huge engine in it and such. I’ve seen many restorations of beautiful quality of work but that have destroyed a legend to make a “freak” of sorts.
My situation is somewhat unique in that I was with my parents in 1946 when they purchased a CJ-2A that I still drive!! LOL It is absolutely original still with the “Go Devil” engine and still 6 Volts. My Mama taught me to drive in it and I taught my son.
Your finished product looks terrific and you deserve to be proud of your work. From the pictures it appears you had your work cut out for you.
Best of luck! The Stokes family of Idaho Falls
Colin! Great work! It is so inspiring to see that you kept your Jeep “original” and did not put some huge engine in it and such. I’ve seen many restorations of beautiful quality of work but that have destroyed a legend to make a “freak” of sorts.
My situation is somewhat unique in that I was with my parents in 1946 when they purchased a CJ-2A that I still drive!! LOL It is absolutely original still with the “Go Devil” engine and still 6 Volts. My Mama taught me to drive in it and I taught my son.
Your finished product looks terrific and you deserve to be proud of your work. From the pictures it appears you had your work cut out for you.
Best of luck! The Stokes family of Idaho Falls
Great job! You gave it back its life.
Chip Hewlett, Brigham Cy, UT.
Great job! You gave it back its life.
Chip Hewlett, Brigham Cy, UT.
Good restoration job! God things do not come easily.
Dave Jones
Good restoration job! God things do not come easily.
Dave Jones
Amen to original engines. I always like it when engine photos are included. I have a M38A1 and kept it original down to the waterproof spark plug wires. I did have the radiator recored. You wouldn’t know it by looking.
Amen to original engines. I always like it when engine photos are included. I have a M38A1 and kept it original down to the waterproof spark plug wires. I did have the radiator recored. You wouldn’t know it by looking.
Good things do not come easily.but worthwhile results, God restoration job!
Dave Jones
Good things do not come easily.but worthwhile results, God restoration job!
Dave Jones
Nice restoration! You had your work cut out for you. It looks great.
Would you mind sharing what wheel tire combination you used? I
Have a 66 and am working towards upsizing a bit, like you did.
Enjoy!
Nice restoration! You had your work cut out for you. It looks great.
Would you mind sharing what wheel tire combination you used? I
Have a 66 and am working towards upsizing a bit, like you did.
Enjoy!
Great job Colin,
It looks very much like my 55 CJ5.
I know you are enjoying it?
Great job Colin,
It looks very much like my 55 CJ5.
I know you are enjoying it?
Nice job. Years of adventuring to go!
Nice job. Years of adventuring to go!
Nice job! Until recently, I never knew Willys had so many factory colors. I like the NRA sticker in the window, too! And I noticed the blue paint on the hubs to indicate locked or unlocked. I thought I was the only one that did that.
Nice job! Until recently, I never knew Willys had so many factory colors. I like the NRA sticker in the window, too! And I noticed the blue paint on the hubs to indicate locked or unlocked. I thought I was the only one that did that.
Great job, I hope to do a restoration like yours someday, have fun with your family heirloom.
Great job, I hope to do a restoration like yours someday, have fun with your family heirloom.