Thanks for a million views! During college I was getting cabin fever and purchased both of these Jeeps. My buddy and I got the red Jeep engine running on Halloween night. The body was made of plywood. A few years, later I saw the brown Jeep back up for sale with a blown engine. This video was filmed in about 2 days during a free weekend.

Dude when you finally fired it up it felt like such a victory. In my head I was like "we did it!!"

Brings back memories! As a high school kid in the 1950's, I converted a rust bucket 1947 CJ2A into a beaut with a Chevy 265 V-8.

A few years back, I had a '53 CJ3A that had been somewhat restored by a previous owner. It was an on/off-road play toy. After a few years a finally stopped licensing it and made it a 100% dirt buggy. I had my fun with it and turned a profit when I sold it. These things do nothing but climb in value.

You did a great job on that old Willys, which is impressive since you did it on your own and in the cold. Awesome.

I have this Jeep, it's now tagged and insured, back on the road and I love it!

I love this video. I've watched it over and over. Just goes to show you what some hard work can do. Old Jeeps are always worth saving.

Awesome! I can't wait to get my 2A up and running. She fires up with fuel in the carb right now, but wouldn't bring fuel up from the pump. New parts are ordered, I just need time to put everything back together.

@grandprismatic

7 жыл бұрын

www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/

love the video style!! not too long on any one thing but still showing all the progress. plus saving something like this from the scrappers is just awesome!!

My parents and two sisters drove from Iowa to Colorado and back in one just like that in 1971. 40 to 45 mph all the way. It was painted red with flowers and a few marijuana leafs painted on it and a home made vinyl top.

Follow me on Instagram for more cool Jeep stuff instagram.com/noxender/

When you patch the cracked frame... cut the patch in the form of a diamond; stronger as stress points better/ more evenly distributed when flexing. Or it will crack. Cut the diamond patch larger, heat it and roll it over the top and bottom too. The frame is a like a beam; the strength is always in the top and bottom and not the middle multiplier.

It was treat to eyes to see you bring back history to life we Indians love jeep it keeps us connected to roots thank you for such a great restoration subbing.

Wish you’d have hollered at me,, didn’t know you was into old jeeps,, good job on that one

cheers ,my brother in law is Jeep crazy and would love to work with you good job .Like him oil change and wiring are more important than rust

The Jeep was sold awhile ago for $1,900. It didn't have a title or brakes, and still needed quite a bit of work.

@joemalone9380

7 жыл бұрын

well done!

@wowsplat

7 жыл бұрын

MuddOxRacing you sir are a bad ass dude.

@jesses3018

6 жыл бұрын

Where do you order the parts for these jeeps? I have an original body 1941 mutt that i want to work on but i cant find a gas tank that'll fit under the seat. But other than that, i'll probably need more parts in the future.

@reptilesmiami

6 жыл бұрын

MuddOxRacing would you mind telling me where you purchased the wheels and tires they are a beautiful match

@rigeshkumar7431

6 жыл бұрын

MuddOxRacing that was awesome!!! I wish i had chance to work under you and learn from you!!!

I love older vehicles, they're so much simpler to work on.

@deathtrooper199

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Kauffman Simple but a bit trouble to find the damn parts

@pubplays368

5 жыл бұрын

@@deathtrooper199 parts are everywhere.

When I search craigslist for willys in my area I get just as many pickups & wagons as the 2a's, 3a's, & 3b's. I always thought they were more rare.

i like the way those rims look on the jeep, great call

That's the single craziest thing I have ever seen. Keep it up.

Hats off to you for a job well done. Don’t bother to sell them in the future hold on to them as the price keeps going up

Very good job, but more important , you saved this old antique. cheers. 😎

Nice, I have a '42 Ford script Willy's GPW. Labor of love

its a great job.. i like bringing something back to life and a jeep is the most simple ..

gotta love the reverse thread on the wheels on the drivers side.

You sir are a good man for saving it

Cool jeep though! Good job bringing it back to life!

Sweet. Good job young man.

I would've just bought a new tub and built a tube chasis if I was going to go through that much hassle. good on you for enjoying a hobby though

Nice save! That would be a fun bush buggy just as it is.(-:

Well done and thank you!

I was great seeing you get this running. Could you tell us how many hours of work you put into it.

when you did your mb clone what did you use for the ax and shovel indents looked like fiberglass anyway you mind sharing where you got them

I want a couple of these thing to take out with the family to go cruising in the national forest back roads. I’ve been looking for a while but can’t seem to find any that aren’t completely Junk or that have a title.

awesome qualite metal for the epoque!

Great video!

thanks for sharing this. i am willys lover

That's cool I wish I could find them like this. All the ones around here people want a arm and a leg for them.

@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979

7 жыл бұрын

57WillysCJ5 On Craigslist people ask a lot for most jeeps also.

@grandprismatic

7 жыл бұрын

www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/

@steveknox8219

6 жыл бұрын

57WillysCJ5 I have 2 56 jeeps I will sell reasonable both are complete one I was told the motor was seized. I don't know haven't had time to fool with them

@steveknox8219

5 жыл бұрын

@sneeky7 west virginia

I got an old Cj2a we got from my uncles friend who bought some land and found it back there

@grandprismatic

7 жыл бұрын

www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/

@prestonberry1487

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Barry,did you get it running or sell it or are you interested in letting it go

why could you have not posted this a year ago before I rebuilt mine? great video wish i had it.

Sweet, has it sold yet?

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah this was awhile ago. Just got around to video editing. Didn't make much, but it was something to do.

I have one of those, but my engine clunked out, mine is rust free grandfathered to. Me after it was coated and sanded, it never really rusted

Love these old Jeeps.

To tailgate.......makes me wonder if the tub isn't military. Did someone weld over it, or was it never there? The grill could have been changed. These are fun to work on, I have a '48.

Just as good as new!

"this is in pretty good shape" lol i guess that depends on your perspective. kindof amazed by what people are willing to pay for these old jeeps.

@drink_your_tapwater

5 жыл бұрын

shonuffisthemaster it doesn’t look bad as a display piece either, so I could imagine people buying them for that

Nice job

I will love one of this!!! so badly!!

Got any tips for titling old Willys?

No paint shop? Job well done.

*PUT ONE LAYER OF VARNISH AND FINISHED.* _NICE WORK!_

What size tires are those? The rubber, not the rim

What size rims are on it cause I been wanting a set for mine

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

16''

@haj811

5 жыл бұрын

i put a set of 225's on original 16" rims

Yes! Well done but for safety sake replace the steering. That pull to the left under hard braking can throw you into oncoming traffic.

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

Somehow we've all survived for 70 years until the Jalopnik article.

What did you do with the other engine that had water in it?

the windshield and tires will buff out, i don't know about the wiring??? Gear Oil will restore the engine to near mint or at least smooth it up a bit.

Dana 44 rear from a snub nose 5?

Wasnt the other jeep more together and less rusty? just wonderin why u didnt just use the good one.

I own this CJ2A now! Where r u guys located? Great to see it running as I bought it not running!

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Radcliffe Hey Scott! Send me an email with some pictures at: nickmoxender@gmail.com

So who manufactures those rust proof, Styrofoam battery trays? I have got to get me a couple of those! LOL

Awesome video! If that is the type of oil you use for tranny/t-case/axels/steering box, what type of oil do you use for the engine? I am hoping to get my cj-2a up and running for this summer and have some nice sunday drives!

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

You need engine oil with zinc additives. Without it, your engine is prone to (quick) premature wear. Good luck!

@spykethedyke1

5 жыл бұрын

MitchelStJean lI sure wish I made it in the Philippines thank you

@spykethedyke1

5 жыл бұрын

MitchelStJean Blacksmithing

@spykethedyke1

5 жыл бұрын

MitchelStJean Blacksmithing no

How are some people so lucky to find awesome cars SUVs and or trucks for dirt cheap or free???? I would die if I found a deal like that and would never sell a great part of history like that jeep. It might even have one hell of a story behind it.

hi,I have just body Jeep Willys 1958,and I want to put some engine to be 4x4, if someone know guys ,wich engine and some stuff I can use for my willys to make ready for drive?

Too cool man!

What is the best oil to use in the engine?

I’m surprised you didn’t clean and paint the hood, fenders and body.

That was awesome!

I thought You just killed it!

What was wrong with the frame in the Jeep you took the engine out of that you didn't just put the body on that one?

U do understand that it was not a CJ model however it was a MB model, the CJ models had tail gates as to where the MB models did not CJ being civilian models and MB being military models

@TurnNBurn

6 жыл бұрын

This was a CJ2A with a welded tail gate area. An MB has a full floating rear axle, tool slots, machine gun mount on the frame, glove box, etc.

@king_of_jeeps318

6 жыл бұрын

Not a MB or a GPW that is a cj, if It was military there would have been slots on the tub for the shovel and axe below the door, the grill is also different

@edwardpape5819

5 жыл бұрын

No tailgate makes me think its an MB but no depressions for the shovel and axe leave me confused - unless (unlikely) someone changed out the body for an aftermarket tub at some point. I have a 46 CJ2A. The early ones (like mine) have the indentations on the driver's side but also have a tailgate. Not sure what is going on here. Well-spotted Dylan Detlor.

Well done

jeez bud, not too bad, not to bad at all

6:50 “go ahead and tighten this really well”.... *loosens bolt*

i would duct tape the seats, that way they'd be more comfortable. you need a Jerry Can.

You said the Jeep it's in good shape ...lol

I need some original 2a bumper,rims,driver and passenger seat frames do you have some you'd sell me?

I need some help figuring out why my little 2a has no spark. I replaced plugs and coil. It cranks with a new starter and battery. Lmk if you have any tips on where to start.

@TurnNBurn

2 жыл бұрын

Distributor

Hi Muddoxracing i need some more information reagrding Willys

perfect

I honestly think I would build two if I'm a trucker and give one to my carebear

Does the body number match the frame? If so you got yourself a Willys MB or Ford GPW on your hands. Notice how the Jeep does not have a tailgate and has a glove box? Change the grill back to what it was and make it look like a ww2 army jeep again!

@TurnNBurn

7 жыл бұрын

This was a CJ2A with an engine from a 1939 Willys sedan. Someone modified the rear body, and hacked in the glovebox.

@whoswho7232

7 жыл бұрын

MuddOxRacing I've found a 48 for 1600 ,is that a good deal

@grandprismatic

7 жыл бұрын

www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/

You ain't seen a dead Willy's jeep until you see the one in Marion, Iowa near highway 151 & 46th street.

Would you mind sharing some better pictures of the simple wiring system? I have a CJ2A that I’m wanting to get running again.

@TurnNBurn

2 жыл бұрын

You can find wiring diagrams online. I haven't made wiring video yet

Why didn't use the frame from other jeep

Are you still selling this if so how much

Now it’s worth restoring!

I'm just curious about buy one is it hard to find parts for it.

@williamdavidson9009

5 жыл бұрын

Lots of places to get parts. There were lots of them made so mechanical parts are readily available. Some models you can get complete body tubs, fenders, tailgates etc.

@richterman3962

5 жыл бұрын

U can still oem parts from willis

I just bought a 46 CJ2A maybe you could give me an idea I cannot for the life of me get it out of four-wheel drive any tricks it is in high range but I cannot get it to disengage four-wheel drive seems like the shift lever will not go completely forward any idea what would be great thank you

@TurnNBurn

2 жыл бұрын

Hit the lever with a hammer towards the base while gently pushing the clutch in and out

@BB-dw6dr

2 жыл бұрын

@@TurnNBurn thank you

gas engine?

you should have given a nice paint, to enhance its look. anyway, great job.

Wow great

When Jeeps were still good

Looks like bullet holes in the windshield

Lol 10:27 killed me hearing that 4 cylinder rev way too high

@TurnNBurn

4 жыл бұрын

It had no muffler and just sounded loud.

@jettingspeed8750

4 жыл бұрын

@@TurnNBurn oh ok lol

This site has been a life saver in finding certain Willy's parts and selling/barter for stuff. Traded a NOS under seat gas tank and sending unit for a metal hard top/military first aid kit and the fire extinguisher. And buddy came to me www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/

Is a beautiful

Holy right ear.

how much did you end up selling it for?

@TurnNBurn

4 жыл бұрын

I think $1,900 it wasn't truly worth the effort. I've made more money off this video than the Jeep!

Definitely not a California Jeep! What a rust bucket. Would be sold for spare parts here...

@scottwest5013

5 жыл бұрын

Nobody gives a Fuck about California

How just how