This Jeep is an old friend. I first saw it in South Haven, Michigan in 1973. It belonged to the father of a girl I was dating. In the late 1960’s I worked in an automotive parts store and I knew exactly what this Jeep was and what a great vehicle it would be to own. It took me six years (and marrying his daughter) to own this vehicle. After I brought it home with me, I took off the 1962 Michigan license plates.
And no — it wasn’t a wedding gift — I paid $325.00 for it in 1980!
I began the restoration in 2002 and finished it 2005. I completely rebuilt the engine and a local body shop did the bodywork. My friend Bobby – an old time car guy – helped me with the mechanical work. Bobby was one of those guys that knew everything about 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s cars and was happy to share his knowledge. He called this Jeep “Yellow Bird” and I believe he loved it every bit as much as I do. Bobby passed away last year and I can’t look at this Jeep without thinking about him. So Bobby, if there is Internet access in heaven, here’s our “Yellow Bird”.
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Timothy Boyer
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Beautiful restoration. I am also in the process with a yellow one and would like to know the color you used. Thanks.
Looks awesome.
Can I ask what color yellow did you use. We are restoring a 47 cj2a and would like to paint it yellow. We seen the color samples in the kaiser willys book, but like the brightness of yours.
Thank you Frank
Very nice, great story to go along with it. I have an 85 CJ-7 restored in that same yellow. Nothing can compare to riding around in an old Jeep!
I have the twin to this jeep, it is a 1946 model and I purchased it in Kenmare ND, I have done some restoration , Brakes etc and I use it almost daily for fence line work etc. They definitely don’t make the new ones like the old ones. Great to see them
We just got a 67 cj5 and that’s the color ours will be. Great to see what you imagine to be good actually come out just as you pictured it. Hope you have a great time with it. I know we will when ours is done. Darrel
Great looking Jeep! What color yellow is that.
That is a good story and a great looking jeep.
Hallo Tim,
it is nice to see wen people mace such an afford as You did. And, thank You, You got the wheels and rims I wont for my Willys Truck.
Regards
Peter
COOL JEEP, There is a connection to heaven. It’s the holy spirit.
Its almost perfect The yellow body with the black seats floor mats and the black exterior trims are just awesome.