Willys Panel Wagon Pulled out of the Grave | Will It Start After 30 Years?

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • We picked up this Willys Panel Wagon from a friend's back yard where it sat for at least 30 years. We'll break things loose and get it putzing around.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Retrieval
    1:11 - Freeing The Engine
    7:08 - Getting It To Idle
    13:25 - Making It Go
    18:44 - Pulling The Transmission
    32:44 - Reassembly
    40:58 - The First Drive
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 258

  • @aldoovercomer5473
    @aldoovercomer5473 Před 2 měsíci +44

    Nice to see young generation interested in old.machinses. i recommend cleaning out the carb. All that stuff in float bowl will clog jets. Good job!

    • @gaterunner64
      @gaterunner64 Před měsícem +2

      I've never gotten over my fear of working on a carburetor. It seems straight forward enough but the adjustments needed to get the mixture right gets in my head.

  • @123renfroe52
    @123renfroe52 Před měsícem +4

    What a great team you guys make! Glad to see there are some younger people interested in saving part of car history!

  • @allanbeamer7110
    @allanbeamer7110 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Hey guys, wonderful seeing a bunch of young'uns tearing in to my favorite ride. Not to criticize any, but it's not a panel wagon, it's a Willy's Utility Wagon. First, it has glass in the sides, and 2nd, it's 4X4. If it was 2WD it would be simply a station wagon. Also, despite what the title says, double check a Willy's VIN registry and see if you can find a build date. Alot of these wagons would sit on a sales lot in to a new year and get THAT year on the title. Seeing a small block Ford was no surprise either. Usually it'd be that or a Chevy. My '60 had a 327 out of a '68 Camero. If the gearing had been different I swear it would have out run my '69 Corvette!! Some 35 yrs later, I have a more finished '59 Utilities Wagon. I noticed some question about parting out or not. For all your trouble, I'd say it's got more value as a running, driving wagon. Rust & all! And no self respecting Wagon that survived the '70's with its Ooga horn ought to suffer such an ignoble fate. All these years later, it isn't the Vette I missed! It was my 'ol buddy the Willys. Value? Running... maybe $5K and up. The more you fix it up, the better it's value. It's shocking, actually how things have gone up, what used to be fairly pedestrian and seen more often. Even in the Pacific Northwest you don't see 'em much. Great to see this video! Keep it alive!! 👍

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo Před 2 měsíci +18

    One of my favourite Willys, buddy had one in the late '70's and there were many adventures, pretty easy to work on and back then parts were still cheap, loved them and the old Power Wagons, fun vid folks, thanks for sharing!

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +7

      Fortunately, it looks like many parts are still available through aftermarket sellers online. Thanks for watching.

    • @awilliams5007
      @awilliams5007 Před měsícem +1

      @@PlateauFarms check the oil, first.

  • @WaydeBurgess-yv4sq
    @WaydeBurgess-yv4sq Před 2 měsíci +11

    Great job guys glad to see younger guy's working on this older stuff you've earned my subscription

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +4

      We have plenty of 'old stuff' waiting to be fired up so stay tuned for more.

  • @rtcapo1382
    @rtcapo1382 Před měsícem +2

    Home run gents! I hope you know what a beautiful place you live in, and the ability to put such gems as this back on the road! God bless!

  • @UpTheHarbour
    @UpTheHarbour Před 2 měsíci +23

    Testament to how user friendly those old things are

  • @MDTAR15
    @MDTAR15 Před 2 měsíci +19

    I get that thing mechanically sound, clean up the interior and the glass and drive it around just like that..... moss and everything..lol. Nice job guys!

  • @jmonte2811
    @jmonte2811 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Great save in progress. Congratulations!!

  • @ronjones1077
    @ronjones1077 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Cleaning the windows would have made our little trip visible !

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Před měsícem +1

    You're Good as Professional that been doing it seance the 70S. Good job Guys!

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 Před měsícem +3

    Just a tip for holding a bolt in your socket … put a bit of rag or paper towel around it and put in the socket holds great🤠👍

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Před měsícem +1

    Love to see young MAN working on CARS. America IS cars. Whitout a car in America you're DEAD. Love you young MAN.

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Před měsícem +1

    Always clean everything. Your job will be a lot easier. Clean job is a happy job. EXCELLENT.

  • @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT
    @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT Před 2 měsíci +3

    I am from India.
    This is a very very excellent truck. Do be fixing it, and decorating it for festivities. You can get new springs for 150 thousand rupees ( $37).
    You might look like slum dogs now, but wait until that thing is washed and painted... I am from India.

  • @lindathrift4805
    @lindathrift4805 Před 2 měsíci +6

    You guys r miracle workers. What a nice team project.

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Nice job, excellent team work to get this old Willys panel wagon going. Great video camera footage from all the different angles. Good to see the younger generation enjoying these older vehicles.

  • @jerryenebak204
    @jerryenebak204 Před měsícem +2

    Reminds me of my first Willy's wagon. I traded a 1950 Dodge pu for it in 1978, I was 27 years old and thought I'd hit the jackpot. On my 5th engine (sbc) converted to a Muncie 4 speed in 82, It's still the jewel of my fleet. Hope you have as much fun with yours as I've had with mine. It's been as far south as Ensinada Mexico, North into British Columbia, East to Dallas - Fort Worth and now lives in Northern California.

  • @LuminousBlueVariable
    @LuminousBlueVariable Před 2 měsíci +5

    Excellent job guys!! I really really enjoyed watching this video. It was very well made. Well done and thank you for sharing!!

  • @Mark-vx5dt
    @Mark-vx5dt Před 2 měsíci +4

    Fantastic! I loved that shot of you driving and looking down at the non-existent floor haha! Great job.

    • @brucewinkler3317
      @brucewinkler3317 Před 2 měsíci

      Using Scrap Metal Would Solve The Problem Of The Missing Floor.

  • @estancieradel66
    @estancieradel66 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Excelente! Saludos desde Argentina!

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great job guys. It's always fun to play with the old rigs. I enjoyed it, thank you.

  • @disneydorks6396
    @disneydorks6396 Před měsícem

    That was AWESOME. Reminded me spending time with my two brothers before we even had a license to drive! Must see more! I for sure hit the subscribe button and gave it a BIG Thumbs up!😀❤

  • @dennisstuhr9201
    @dennisstuhr9201 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good work boys . You got it running and that’s an accomplishment

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your in luck young man, the engine conversion has been made. My 55 had the Continental 226, nothing but trouble till it went to the dump, have fun.👍

    • @dondesnoo1771
      @dondesnoo1771 Před 2 měsíci

      I had a 53 all wheel dr and it had a Chrysler 6 flathead looked original found out continental rod bearings. Wouldn't fit looked up the numbers had another w the continental

  • @CheapSunglasses0
    @CheapSunglasses0 Před měsícem

    I just love how the bolts come out.. I had 3 of these... and nothing, short of a blow torch would budge any of them hahaha. Great video guys!

  • @banglabanger3300
    @banglabanger3300 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks lads . i really enjoyed watching.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi from Louisiana, thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻

  • @noorzaidi220
    @noorzaidi220 Před měsícem +2

    Im still driving my OPEL FRONTERA 2.2 16 V PETROL 1994 4 X 4 ...JUST SIMILAR. 🎉

  • @chrisdecker3657
    @chrisdecker3657 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Well I'm not complaining or nothing but you know they do make ratcheting wrenches

  • @UNCLEBURTON
    @UNCLEBURTON Před měsícem

    Great job guys!
    Awesome build with the fam! Enjoyed the video this morning! Thanks
    Cool truck

  • @alwinbroeckelmann7558
    @alwinbroeckelmann7558 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great to see you guys taking on the challenge, can you get it roadworthy now that would be cool to see. Does need a lot of work. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🇦🇺

  • @goodevins9408
    @goodevins9408 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great upload!!! Enjoy the content

  • @michaelcann280
    @michaelcann280 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great vlog guys hope we will see more of this wagon please. so good to see youngsters doing the jobs correctly to well done all. cant wait for the next vid please try to include complete steps of things you do thanks.

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We did have more specific footage of the work we did, but it became necessary to edit it out as the video was already ~50 minutes long.

  • @screwsnutsandbolts
    @screwsnutsandbolts Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video ! 👍

  • @flee.The.Cities
    @flee.The.Cities Před měsícem +1

    Lovevthis video❤ thanks for posting the repair to start is a treasure...but
    am i the only one saying, " wash me plz"

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před měsícem

      Next time we work on it, the first thing we'll do is wash it. Just thought it would be a funny visual; seeing it drive around covered in moss and ferns.

  • @chrislarkin4067
    @chrislarkin4067 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Had 1950 wagon lots of good memories

  • @user-yj9jl2ss6u
    @user-yj9jl2ss6u Před 2 měsíci +3

    Aint she pretty. The queen of the furrow. A dream machine for this old timer. Worth a 'Like'. Take care...

    • @brucewinkler3317
      @brucewinkler3317 Před 2 měsíci

      I'am 51 And The Older The Vehicle Is The More I Like It When It's Repaired And Restored.

  • @philipblick8887
    @philipblick8887 Před měsícem

    Great video guys congratulations from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍

  • @davidrobinson6353
    @davidrobinson6353 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great job Lads,,,,,, ready for next project,,,,,,,🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @Darthvolvo
    @Darthvolvo Před 2 měsíci +2

    Seems like it was a fun project!

  • @zworm2
    @zworm2 Před 2 měsíci

    Reminded me of working with my buddies on old Morris 1000s and Austins in the 1970s lots of fun! Just subscribed and looking for more content. Way to get stuck in.

  • @mnanninga4247
    @mnanninga4247 Před 2 měsíci +2

    My uncle used to have them when I was little. Hope you get it finished up. Don’t know where you’re located, but I’m interested if you don’t.

  • @bobbell5928
    @bobbell5928 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Waiting on the next video. With a few refinements you'll have a million subs

  • @chrispaden3052
    @chrispaden3052 Před 28 dny

    Great video... now I want one!! 🎉

  • @buddyheath7584
    @buddyheath7584 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Does your high school have vo-tech classes? That’s what I believe more high schools need. Not everyone wants to or can afford to go to college.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would be great if you guys could, restore the old girl! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @DannyCreech
    @DannyCreech Před měsícem

    Was going to comment that at the end you should have pressure washed it then sprayed it with some old oil to keep it from rusting more. But then decided that the rust is probably the only thing holding it together. hahaha Cool old wagon.

  • @williamwhite9321
    @williamwhite9321 Před 2 měsíci +1

    New sub way to go waking that ole gal up love the moss

  • @StuffBudDuz
    @StuffBudDuz Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for using a tripod. So many car repair channels are unwatchable due to nauseating handheld shots. It's rare I fine one that I can sit through for more than a few minutes. Thanks for sharing!

  • @elianrodrigues2297
    @elianrodrigues2297 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Parabéns munto top. Um abraço do Brazil🇧🇷

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 Před měsícem

    Looks like a V8 Ford... I have a 1959 Willys Utility Wagon w/ original engine! Good luck Boys!
    Newk from Kentucky
    .
    ..

  • @francoisbouchard602
    @francoisbouchard602 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good.job Nice truck Willys good show 😃👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

  • @EaU_dE_toiLetTe
    @EaU_dE_toiLetTe Před 2 měsíci +1

    Stunning sound though🎉

  • @redredmane5544
    @redredmane5544 Před měsícem

    A Willie’s Panel Wagon! I bet parts for THOSE are damn hard to find!!!

  • @claudioandersonribeiro6763
    @claudioandersonribeiro6763 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent job. I hope there will be continuity until the vehicle improves!!

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes there will be more on the jeep. We have some decisions to make regarding the drivetrain, however, as whoever swapped the engine used an adapter casting of unknown origin which allows for only two bolts to hold the transmission to the bellhousing. A such I don't want to start dumping money into it until that problem is solved.

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Před měsícem

    PROWD of you young MEN. Nice

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 Před měsícem

    That is a cool body style. It sets cool. Clean it up and restore it. I sure would.

  • @JammyCrackcorn
    @JammyCrackcorn Před 2 měsíci +1

    Marvel Mystery in the spark plug openings!!

  • @DanielGonzalez-bk9se
    @DanielGonzalez-bk9se Před 19 dny

    Beautiful american station wagon.I like it ,very much.Its a willys 4x4 sw. I ❤ willys sw 🇦🇷🇺🇸

  • @ianjriquelme92
    @ianjriquelme92 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nicerescue! cheers from 🇨🇱👋

  • @rogerfutrell5767
    @rogerfutrell5767 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love those high performance “cherry bomb” mufflers.

  • @guerrillaradio9953
    @guerrillaradio9953 Před měsícem

    Your dog sounds pretty stunned. Subbed.

  • @hans-gunterschwaniger8714
    @hans-gunterschwaniger8714 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow Tolle Arbeit :-)

  • @darrellroeters4951
    @darrellroeters4951 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love the chickens

  • @McleanOnTheNet
    @McleanOnTheNet Před 24 dny

    Good job, It’s not often when you see a vehicle that you have to water now and again to keep it patina.

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 Před 2 měsíci +2

    If its a standard, Put oil in the cylinders and Put it in 4 gear, Pull the truck and pop the clutch, she will free up.I started a Big block ford 460, sat in a 3/4 ton for 31 years, It freed first try.

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We would have done more before pulling the transmission, but when we replaced the starter, we realized the bellhousing was full of sand so we wanted to take it apart anyway.

  • @carolyncarpenter9682
    @carolyncarpenter9682 Před 2 měsíci +1

    In high school I wanted a fast convertible; now, older & wiser, a Willys wagon would have been great in those days and now😁
    Ed c

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Make the willys go fast and you can have both!

  • @josephdangelo1503
    @josephdangelo1503 Před měsícem

    That looks like a Ford engin?? What in the world is that doing in that old Willy's I would have figured that truck for a flat head! I'm just glad you youngsters are after it, vehicle like that should not have been left.Really nice to see among the young guys interested in old stuff

  • @user-qu9sv4dm1u
    @user-qu9sv4dm1u Před měsícem

    Terry Thomas's character in "It's a mad mad mad world" drove one of these. Full restoration required.

  • @kathyw2297
    @kathyw2297 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good job guys!

  • @tikochavsd
    @tikochavsd Před měsícem

    Cool, men nice work, now wash and enjoy

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A great revival! with some TLC she could be back onthe road. Onward!

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci

      The frame and Drivetrain are in decent shape, it's really just the body that has suffered so much deterioration.

  • @jokerswild4823
    @jokerswild4823 Před 2 měsíci

    what a fun panel wagon.

  • @Neil-ru7kw
    @Neil-ru7kw Před měsícem

    I couldn't believe seeing that Suntune temp. gauge . Haven't seen any Suntune gauges since the late 70s . Kmart sold the brand , gauges and dwell/tach and timing lights . The mech oil pressure was notorious for leaking . 👍

  • @fj40landcruiser10
    @fj40landcruiser10 Před 2 měsíci

    young men you are wonderful every thing was great i salute you for your stamina great generation indeed🎉🎉

  • @rainaniomacedo5000
    @rainaniomacedo5000 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ótimo trabalho. Parabéns

  • @aviasuaz
    @aviasuaz Před měsícem

    😂son Grosoooooos !!!!! Jajajajajjaj Chapeau chicos !!!!!!💪💪💪💪

  • @scottockerby18
    @scottockerby18 Před měsícem

    That would be a great rebuild

  • @hundybenggong9503
    @hundybenggong9503 Před 2 měsíci

    I am waiting for the jeep wash. Another action I like it so much.

  • @emersonjambeiro5004
    @emersonjambeiro5004 Před měsícem +1

    Aqui no Brasil tivemos esse modelo. Era chamado "Rural Willys" e a versão pickup era chamada F75.

  • @oldodger
    @oldodger Před 22 dny

    Lots of work

  • @sugartreefordman7293
    @sugartreefordman7293 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Cool old rig! Would like to see a cleanup video on it

  • @jesseheadlee5984
    @jesseheadlee5984 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very good boys

  • @martinsreliquias1614
    @martinsreliquias1614 Před 2 měsíci

    I love Willys....Even the chickens 🐔 helped! hahahaha...

  • @Erik-dc3ki
    @Erik-dc3ki Před 2 měsíci

    well done guys😃

  • @Hoa-Mechanical
    @Hoa-Mechanical Před 2 měsíci +1

    you are so talented

  • @VOLD60727
    @VOLD60727 Před měsícem +1

    Молодцы ребята!

  • @ShelbyBunton
    @ShelbyBunton Před 2 měsíci

    You guys are doin a fine job I gayrontee.

  • @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710
    @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Parabéns pelo carro muito top

  • @user-so2ni3lq1x
    @user-so2ni3lq1x Před 2 měsíci +3

    Those were big back in the 50s. What year is it.

  • @joaquimlopesdasilva7253
    @joaquimlopesdasilva7253 Před 2 měsíci

    Parabéns para toda equipe por o motor funcionar depois de 30 anos parado 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @brucewinkler3317
    @brucewinkler3317 Před 2 měsíci

    The Old Ooga Horn Reminds Me Of The Antique Front Crank Automobiles.

  • @madhatte73
    @madhatte73 Před měsícem

    I had two of these, both with the small-block Ford. I pretty much ate the entire supply of T90 parts in western Washington with those trucks,

  • @SiPejuang-lb6mn
    @SiPejuang-lb6mn Před 25 dny

    Oh amazing

  • @Sockieknowshockey
    @Sockieknowshockey Před 2 měsíci +1

    Next video. The cleanup!

  • @5150Bud
    @5150Bud Před měsícem

    Built in Toledo Ohio three blocks from where I grew up.

  • @torvaldsorenson2079
    @torvaldsorenson2079 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am SHOCKED, absolutely SHOCKED! You guys got the farm shop cleared out enough to actually get the Willies in under cover. AMAZING! :) It hasn't been that cleared out in ....... ummmm..... probably 40 years. Well, enough of that, I do have a couple of questions; what is the little burst of flame seen at 8:50 to 8:56 just above the right headlight? What did you use for the clutch plate alignment pin at 35:22? A 38:00 it looks as though there is a crack across the bottom of the flange that mates to the bell housing, is that correct? When are you going to tackle the Road Grader?.........Reminds me a lot of the resurrection of the Put Put. :) Hey, you could name it Put-Put II.

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Clearing the shop has been a slow but rewarding process. The burst of flame is a backfire from the Carb which started a small fire on top of the engine. We used a plastic alignment tool that came with some past clutch job, although the pilot pin had to be turned down, the splines matched being a somewhat standard 10 spline by 1 1/8" shaft. That crack is the result of what the person who swapped the engine did to adapt the bellhousing to that intermediate casting flange. They brazed on a steel plate to the cast housing. It is not structural at all, unfortunately, meaning that only the top two bolts are holding things together. This is the greatest mental impedance for us when considering where to continue the project form here. As for the road grader, we recently got a 40ton porta power pancake jack to remove the wheel hubs so we can extract the final drive chain. Hopefully. we will film the Put-Put's second revival for CZcams before too long as well. Thanks for Watching.

    • @torvaldsorenson2079
      @torvaldsorenson2079 Před 2 měsíci

      @@PlateauFarms Thanks for the reply! Good to hear that the grader is on the list of revivals. :) It's always an "interesting" experience finding what others have done to a piece of machinery in order to repair or "upgrade"n it. You mght be able to beef up that braze then turn the steel plate flush with the face of the trany and have a workable solution to the bell-housing/trany mismatch.

  • @evgenyzamansky1155
    @evgenyzamansky1155 Před měsícem +1

    Такой аппарат вообще есть смысл восстановить до идеала!

  • @mikewilliams2072
    @mikewilliams2072 Před 2 měsíci

    With all the grease and dirt on the splines for front drive shaft, will make a really good grinding compound!!!