Kaiser Willys History of the Willys Truck
Willys pickup truck production total: 230,000 (1947-1965) A Brief History of the Willys Truck: “Gangway, America!” Willys announced to farmers and laborers in 1947 to introduce the new Jeep brand…
Willys Station Wagon: A History
While in production, the Willys Station Wagon employed many different engines and was also available in several commercial delivery formats (Sedan Delivery, Panel Delivery, Utility Delivery) but was ultimately phased…
New Section – Member Stories!
The Kaiser Willys Blog has a new Category! Check out Michel Bertaux’s story below about the Statue of Liberty and photo of his Jeepster in front of its replica in…
My Jeepster en France –
You may know that the Statue of the Liberty was designed by a famous french sculptor named Bartholdi. He had been ordered to design a symbol of the Liberty, and…
1st Annual Willys Overland Rally!
1st Annual Willys Overland Rally in Moab, Utah – A Tribute to the Willys Wagon and Truck What: 1st Annual Gathering dedicated to an American Classic – The Willys Overland…
“If the Shoe Fits”…the MB/GPW
“If the Shoe Fits”… A Brief History of the MB/GPW The year is 1940. The Army needs a new recruit. This recruit is to become a 2,450 pound, 6.00/16 tire…
Checking the Oil Pickup Screen Connection
A Tech Tip from Garry Nielsen on how to secure the oil pickup screen connection to avoid shot engine bearings: “In my life, engine rebuilding has been my major ocupation.…
WWII Tank Found After 62 Years
WWII Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. WWII Buffs will find this interesting – Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire…
Willys Hub Removal
“The Right Tool for the Right Job” We all know that owning a Willys is a labor of love. These old boys can be a very frustrating to work on,…
Military Jeep Vehicle Markings
Ever purchase a Military Jeep and wonder what the markings mean or how to reproduce them? In this post, we will attempt to shed some light on this often overlooked…