~ Sent to us by Curt Porteus. “Here is a short story below from the original owners daughter and my very good friend. I did the complete restoration (except for paint and upholstery) and I did it for my wife Alisa, she too had a father with a Willys Jeep and a lot of memory’s”.
My father, William Schwalbe purchased the Jeep upon his return from serving in Japan during the Korean War around 1953. He originally used it for hunting and fishing trips. Then in 1960, he and my mother built our house on 10 acres on Ahtanum Ridge, just outside of Yakima, WA. He used the Jeep to haul/tow building materials around the property. He used it also to haul his beloved horses in their trailer up to the mountains of the Eastern side of Cascade mountains west of Yakima. He and my mom had many “adventures” out and about in nature.
My earliest memories of the Jeep are riding along with my dad while he used a snowplow to clear our long driveway as well as all of our neighbors driveways. He also drove me to school in it a few times, when a car just couldn’t make it through the snow. Dad had intended to refurbish the Jeep and had, over the years, purchased many parts for this endeavor. However, due to poor health, he wasn’t able to fulfill his dream. I am sure he would be thrilled to see the wonderful restoration that Curt and Alisa have accomplished.
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Curt Porteus
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What a beautiful job you have done on your restoration nice work!!
What a beautiful job you have done on your restoration nice work!!
One fine looking jeep!
One fine looking jeep!
Curt,
A wonderful restoration job. my first Jeep was a’46 CJ-2A Ser. # 15052. I had more enjoyment with that than anything I have had since.
Dave Jones
Curt,
A wonderful restoration job. my first Jeep was a’46 CJ-2A Ser. # 15052. I had more enjoyment with that than anything I have had since.
Dave Jones
Bonjour mono Traoré amara je a d’or le kaiser williys jeep Blog
Bonjour mono Traoré amara je a d’or le kaiser williys jeep Blog
Ces Super
Ces Super
Nice Job!! Excellent paint color, I have a 1948 CJ2A in the early stages of refurb, mine has a sheet metal attachment on the outside of the body right above the left rear wheel, I have yet to see a CJ2A where it would indicate what that item was used for, can anybody enlighten me?
Nice Job!! Excellent paint color, I have a 1948 CJ2A in the early stages of refurb, mine has a sheet metal attachment on the outside of the body right above the left rear wheel, I have yet to see a CJ2A where it would indicate what that item was used for, can anybody enlighten me?
Sharop clean job. You’re lucky to have had the jeep in the famioly for so long.
As for Joe Boothe’s question, I think he’s describing the ax handle bracket.
Sharop clean job. You’re lucky to have had the jeep in the famioly for so long.
As for Joe Boothe’s question, I think he’s describing the ax handle bracket.
Nice color of restoration
Nice color of restoration
Beautiful job!was curious to find out the year and if it an original lefty?
Beautiful job!was curious to find out the year and if it an original lefty?
Beautiful restoration. By that what year had the tire been moved to the left side to replace the top roof frame carrier brackets?
Beautiful restoration. By that what year had the tire been moved to the left side to replace the top roof frame carrier brackets?
Awesome Jeep
Awesome Jeep
Nice lefty, what is the serial Number?
Nice lefty, what is the serial Number?
Hi
what a great job do not ever sell it like I did, regret ever day. Now they are so expensive I will never have another. Fantastic job!!!!
Bob
Hi
what a great job do not ever sell it like I did, regret ever day. Now they are so expensive I will never have another. Fantastic job!!!!
Bob
Fantastic job show room
Fantastic job show room
Awesome Restore! lot’s of cleaning on that one! i’m almost to that stage on the Wyoming Willys, just have to total rewire it, will send pics to see what you all think! Love the story behind your red willys!!
Awesome Restore! lot’s of cleaning on that one! i’m almost to that stage on the Wyoming Willys, just have to total rewire it, will send pics to see what you all think! Love the story behind your red willys!!
Good job! There’s nothing like a Willy.
Good job! There’s nothing like a Willy.
Great Jeep. I’m working on mine and am very close to the finish line. What part number and size of Bilstein shocks did you use?
Great Jeep. I’m working on mine and am very close to the finish line. What part number and size of Bilstein shocks did you use?
What a great story. I too have a 47 CJ-2A in resto0ration nut moving very slowly due to health issues Love the Montana plate. Mine will have a Montana plate as well. Enjoy your Jeep .
What a great story. I too have a 47 CJ-2A in resto0ration nut moving very slowly due to health issues Love the Montana plate. Mine will have a Montana plate as well. Enjoy your Jeep .
What a beautiful Willy you have restored! 😉 I have also same model in my garage here in Denmark, – from 1946. And it´s also a Willy I have inherited from my old father. Now I can see what work that lies ahead…. 😉
What a beautiful Willy you have restored! 😉 I have also same model in my garage here in Denmark, – from 1946. And it´s also a Willy I have inherited from my old father. Now I can see what work that lies ahead…. 😉
Where did you find a fan motor for the Harrison Heater?
Where did you find a fan motor for the Harrison Heater?