Jeep Willys

[tooge]

Ok, about twenty years ago I had a 1951 Willys cj3A. I bought it from a farmer in Deepwater. I was maybe 20 percent into the restore when I basically ran out of money and graduated from school. Reluctantly, I had to sell it. It is the one thing I have ever owned that I wish now that I could have back. Anyhow, I'm starting the process of getting another one. I've been checking online sites and looking for something in the 1947 to 1951 cj2a or cj3a range. Any of you guys ever restored one of these completely? I'm not an all original buff, but would probably want to get as close to that as I can. Any tips on locating one, restoring one, etc. would be great. thx

[ChiefsOne]

The guy that I work for just sold his '49 Jeespster on eBay for $10,850. It had been restored to about 90%. Looked great and ran really well, but the guy that bought it said he would have to stick around $1,000 in it to be really good.

Too bad I didn't know any thing about them because he offered it to me for $8,000.

[Radar Chief]

I know nothing about it, just saw this as I was surfing Criag’s List for parts and thought of this topic.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2126041009.html

[Iowanian]

I got my Scout this weekend.

It's bad ass. Never in my life have I had anything other than maybe a dirtbike that made me grin like I was motorboating a supermodel just by bouncing around country road.

I called my folks and told them I found out friday that I'd had a son I didn't know about.....in 1977.

I think his name is Tonto.

[WV]

My hunting buddies uncle has one that's pretty close to original....I'd absolutely love to have that Willy's.

[Iowanian]

I can already tell this is going to be an expensive affair.

I've had it 3 days and I'm already cruising Scout sites, looking for some parts and preparing to spend money. It's getting lots and lots of looks right now, but when I'm done, I think I know what the Bigfoot creator felt like in the early 80s.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I got my Scout this weekend.

It's bad ass. Never in my life have I had anything other than maybe a dirtbike that made me grin like I was motorboating a supermodel just by bouncing around country road.

I called my folks and told them I found out friday that I'd had a son I didn't know about.....in 1977.

I think his name is Tonto.

Awesome. Never was in a Scout but back in the early 70's my dad took three different wrecked Travelalls and built one that lasted forever. It was our hunting machine. I learned to drive a clutch on it. Didn't have syncronized gears so it had to be double clutched with every shift. To fill it up you had to open the right side passenger door and flip up a flap in the floor. Dad and Grandpa could build any machine.

God I loved that thing.

[CrazyHorse]

All I can tell you, buy every parts car you can. That way, not only will you save a ton on parts. You can ebay parts you have doubles and triples of.

That said, there is still gonna be stuff you'll have to search for. Some of it will be rough and expensive.

Enjoy.

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I got my Scout this weekend.

It's bad ass. Never in my life have I had anything other than maybe a dirtbike that made me grin like I was motorboating a supermodel just by bouncing around country road.

I called my folks and told them I found out friday that I'd had a son I didn't know about.....in 1977.

I think his name is Tonto.

So spill it, what did you get?

[WV]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I can already tell this is going to be an expensive affair.

I've had it 3 days and I'm already cruising Scout sites, looking for some parts and preparing to spend money. It's getting lots and lots of looks right now, but when I'm done, I think I know what the Bigfoot creator felt like in the early 80s.

One thing Scouts were never short of.....rust.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by WVChiefFan

One thing Scouts were never short of.....rust.

I know where one is that has never had any. The family has owned it since brand new. 72.

I know where another one is that had minimal rust.

That guy has had it since new, 72 also iirc
It will be at my shop soon since the brake booster went out and he doesn't think he can sell it that way.

I can't believe he even is thinking about it. It has been part of their family, but his kids don't wasn't it
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[WV]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I know where one is that has never had any. The family has owned it since brand new. 72.

I know where another one is that had minimal rust.

That guy has had it since new, 72 also iirc
It will be at my shop soon since the brake booster went out and he doesn't think he can sell it that way.

I can't believe he even is thinking about it. It has been part of their family, but his kids don't wasn't it
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If you can find a scout that isn't eaten up with rust you should jump on it....they were and still are great 4X4's.

[Iowanian]

Originally Posted by WVChiefFan

One thing Scouts were never short of.....rust.

Mine is out of Arizona....very, very little rust. Body is in great shape with the exception of a couple of small dents in the quarter panel and the front fender.

It's a 78 Scout ii. Currently sitting with the truck cab, and had a little sheet metal work done to close it up. I've got the long top in the deal but have to go pick that up. It's got the 345v8. I'm not convinced that the cab isn't off of a Terra though.

It could use a paint job, but it's not ugly the way it sits. It's a show stopper though...had at least 3 people pull into my parking lot today just to eye fornicate it. HS boys keep stopping and telling me how awesome it is too.


Just had a ridiculous stereo put in it right before I bought it.... If I had this when I was 17, I would have been a poon-slayer to behold.

It needs some small things, like turn signal switch, wiper blades and maybe wiper motor....but I'm starting with a 4-6" suspension lift and some 35" swampers I think.

This is the truck I've needed my entire life. I effing Love it right now.

Some of the old timer mechanics are chuckling and saying I'll hate it soon enough.....but right now, it purrs like a lion and drives like a redneck dream.

All it really needs is a tackle box, fishing rod and my bow case thrown in the seat next to me.

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

Mine is out of Arizona....very, very little rust. Body is in great shape with the exception of a couple of small dents in the quarter panel and the front fender.

It's a 78 Scout ii. Currently sitting with the truck cab, and had a little sheet metal work done to close it up. I've got the long top in the deal but have to go pick that up. It's got the 345v8. I'm not convinced that the cab isn't off of a Terra though.

It could use a paint job, but it's not ugly the way it sits. It's a show stopper though...had at least 3 people pull into my parking lot today just to eye fornicate it. HS boys keep stopping and telling me how awesome it is too.


Just had a ridiculous stereo put in it right before I bought it.... If I had this when I was 17, I would have been a poon-slayer to behold.

It needs some small things, like turn signal switch, wiper blades and maybe wiper motor....but I'm starting with a 4-6" suspension lift and some 35" swampers I think.

This is the truck I've needed my entire life. I effing Love it right now.

Some of the old timer mechanics are chuckling and saying I'll hate it soon enough.....but right now, it purrs like a lion and drives like a redneck dream.

All it really needs is a tackle box, fishing rod and my bow case thrown in the seat next to me.

Sweet.
From what little I know about Scouts I think the 345 V8 means it also came with Dana 44 axles front and rear. Also seems like they had the Dana 20 transfer case but I would have no idea what transmission. Auto or stick?
Those axles and transfer case are pretty good stuff, there’s pretty good aftermarket support for them. 35’s are probably about as big as you want to go though, unless you bling the axles.
Know what gear ratio is in the axles? Its real common for guys to put lift and big tires on without thinking of regearing because a V8 will spin tires that big just that gas mileage will suck until its geared for the tires.

[Iowanian]

I'm not sure what the gear ratio is, but you're right. The 345, the dana axles on the front and back, the solid drive shaft. The transmission is a dodge/Chrystler and I've got it written down but I'm not sure what model it is.

I've noticed a little sqeal in the power steering and looking at it, almost acts like the unit is "catching" or not turning right...but the wheel doesn't wobble. not sure about that.

Alot of crud inside the radiator cap too. I'm thinking flushing that is moving up the chain of "to do" list.


I just got back from a couple hour backroad cruise with one of my buddies from HS. It was a lot of fun, but seemed a little off without our 3rd wheel, who we buried this winter.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by WVChiefFan

If you can find a scout that isn't eaten up with rust you should jump on it....they were and still are great 4X4's.

i know but i dont want it......