Vintage 1958 Willys Jeep wagon 4x4 hits the trails in the rugged Arizona outback | Why I Drive #27
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- "I wonder what's on Craigslist today" has become one of the most dangerous thoughts of the 21st century, especially for car enthusiasts. And it's that exact thought that led Tom Wilmer to this 1958 Willys Jeep wagon. As a kid, Wilmer remembers bouncing around on the trails in several old Jeeps owned by his grandfather and those memories still come to mind as he rumbles down the rough two-track roads in the Arizona wilderness. Asked about the most rewarding part of owning a vintage 4x4 like this, Wilmer smiles and says, simply, “Because it’s just cool.”
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Please bring this series back I love seeing and hearing people tell stories about their cars and I think it brings the car community together
Its good to see a 4x4 thats actually made for work and to off road, not for urbanites to pose in outside cafes.
And getting designer mud sprayed on to give the impression he was off road. Meanwhile he never left home.
@@patrickcannell2258 ikr fucking ridiculous
@@hisheeelijah1482 the leaf springs front and rear along with a simple carburetted petrol motor makes that thing a literal ATV 👍
Agreed! I refuse to repaint/get body work on my ‘ol ‘75 Blazer, cause it was a camping/wood hauler truck before it got passed down to me, and now I’m keeping it the same. Plus, I love the look of a faded, cracked paint job. With some dents in it too, but off-road vehicles are made for 4x4 fun and getting dirty. I’ve said this before in other comments, and people always reply “ItS pEoPlE’s $$, lEt tHeM dO wHaTevEr tHey wAnnA sPenD it On!” Which is true, but I literally can’t stand mall crawlers or the city slicker attitude some folks give Jeep, Trucks, etc!
I drive my 1988 lada niva 4x4 (Vaz-2121#3) i got it for 7 months as rookie mechanic and old school driver car ethusiast its love
Still my favorite old Jeep. The original Fourwheel drive SUV.
Maybe in the US. Toyota, and Mitsubishi made wagons like this before this one
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
In 1940? Not likely. The Jeep was developed for the US military toward the end of the '30's and was probably the single most important vehicle in all theaters of WWII. 1946 until 1963, the Utility Wagon you see here came to market with very few changes other than some cosmetic changes. In mid-'63, the Jeep Wagoneer replaced the Utility Wagon and it stayed essentially the same as well until 1991 when it was discontinued. Toyota, Mitsubishi and the like could only hope to have such a successful and landmark product through those same early years. They were fine as they came in to their own in the late '70's onward. But Willys was first. My dad bought a brand new Wagoneer in 1964 when I was 5. But I really took a shine to the older Utility Wagon. Had a 1960 for many years. Now, I have a 1959. Just love 'em!
Keeping up a family tradition, good for you! Always liked those wagons, Jeepsters too.
I love the faded green and the simple vintage dashboard, also how the engine sounded at least in video. Not to mention it looks very dependable and sturdy
Worked on my 53 today. Your video has inspired me to get it back together and go cruising around the hills of northern California where I moved to a year and a half ago.
Well done man i hope you enjoy it
love his approach to keeping it old school
That engine bay is clean AF
I’m glad Arizona cars get featured on hagerty. There’s a lot of awesome classics in this state
These segments always make my day.
Man that wagon is a thing of beauty. Perfect!
Willys really knew how to build tough rugged vehicles for mountain paths.. Perfect for the Rubicon Trail..!!
A responsible off-road driver in a great looking 4WD. Great to see
My grandfather had a few of these and my dad being a CJ freak always gave him crap about it and called it a POS. That all changed one time when we all went up to the mountains and during the course of our jamboree my grandfather had to pull my dad out of several holes he could not get out of. It might not be the best looking rig but the Jeep Wagon is defiantly a beast and worth its weight!
Very cool truck ! Always been a jeep fan and that is one of my favorites . Nice engine bay too . Looks like a small block Chevy tucked in there . Great power house .
Nice to see an old ride that hasn’t had a 800 hp turbo motor put in it.👍
What ppl would do for adernaline these days
Should have a name like, "Squirrtle the Turtle"! LOL! Love these old Jeeps. Buddy had a 51 Willys Wagon back in college, and we took that little L-head monster everywhere. Sure...it left us walking from time to time, but that's when they made stuff that could actually be repaired on the side of the road.
A 1952 version was our family car throughout the 50s in Northeast Brazil. It went everywhere, no road needed. Tough as nails and easy to work on.
Love that Jeep
Dave Woodmancy not a Jeep
@@billbeyer657 don't be so picky. It's a Jeep in later years
Good memories. My grandmother was a seamstress at Willy's and sewn many a seat cover. I have a set of Santa boots I forgot about she made from the red seat material of the "Jeepsters"
Wow, so beautiful.....my number one favorite vehicle....period.
My brother bought one of those in the early 1970s. He liked it, but unfortunately totaled it on an icy road in Kingman AZ.
I am glad to see yours running and being used.
Tom, I had a 1955 , I believe it was. It was the pick up, and had loads of fun, but always felt the drive train was a bit light duty, even though I never had trouble with it. Now That I think back to those days, no trouble at all. Pulled a horse trailer, (slowly )...four wheeled around Arizona and Colorado, in the 70s. hmmm, think I will look for another....Thanks
I've had 2 of those, a '56 and a '60. Great trucks, lots of fun.
Now THAT is a vehicle I could love!
Beautiful. I had a 58 wagon for years. I put a 350 Chev and TH350 trans in it. Used the original Dana 18 T/C and Ford 9” rear with a D44 front axle. Great old vehicle.
I know how he feels. I just bought a 1956 Willys CJ-5, complete and unmolested. F-head 134ci four cylinder, T-90 3-speed with PTO and original factory option Koeniq winch and bumper/tow bar combination. I will disassemble it this winter/spring and reassemble it to factory new condition and drive it till I no longer can.
Sounds to me a fine vehicle is going to be dissembled and thought about being put back together unless you have time cash and resources also motivation sadly this is alot of how these projects end up
@@boxedfender4810 nope, the beauty of this CJ is that everything is there and I picked up the Jeep CJ's rebuilders guide by Moses Ludel and the factory service manual which both has detailed step-by-step guides, with lots of photo's and line drawings.. so even someone with limited knowledge can do this right. o_0 I just like to preserve the history of the thing.
It's beautiful!
It's basically a hand built Jeep no wonder it's great !
I have travelled a lot by these JEEP station wagons in India. The last time a travelled was in 1981.
I’ve owned two of these...fun little wagons, wish I didn’t sell em
I bet you hear this all the time but that’s a nice Willy you’ve got there.
Inspired me to rebuild my old Jeep wagon. Out of all the Jeeps I’ve driven I like the 65 wagon the best
Love this.
(had a '56, miss it)
I love this car.
And I love Jeeps ❤️❣️
I have a '54, and love ❤️ it😉
I always Loved the Old Jeeps they were REAL !!....I spent a lot of time looking for a good one to build and then I came across an International Scout II...Well I bout it and got the International disease ....Then I sold It to go overseas for an extended working trip ! Upon my return I found I was missing the old bus And lucky me I found another 1978 International Scout Traveller ...Yep it's in my blood now and am building it into an Overland Expedition vehicle ...I understand where you are coming from with the love of the Willy's !
I love the Scouts. Down on the beach strip in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada) there was a garage that for decades had dozens of them from beat up to mint. I hadn't been back in years but sadly the place is gone. Now that I have time and a little money to spare I'm deciding between the International and a 60s/70s Bronco.
I had a 1959 yellow and white overland . man I miss that jeep
Nice and basic.
Like a fresh cup of hot coffee in the morning.
Whats not to love. Im a international guy myself but what a cool jeep. My scout is the same thing. Every guy has to ask me about it at the gas pump. I just love old 4x4s.
Rural Willys,que saudade desse veiculo,para rodar na cidade,e fora de estrada.
looks and sounds 100% !!!!!
Wish I still had my old '50 Willys...it had a Ford 289 V8 and was unstoppable on trails.
Keep driving and stay healthy
This is so cool
I have a passion for engines beyond the borders and I hope to work with you, but I cannot because I live in Syria and I do not have the money to come to America and I have love since I was 10 years old and when you dismantle the engine I follow the video carefully for learning
Get hold of any engine and transmission that you can and rebuild it. Something with a good history and cheap parts. Those basic skills work on ANY engine. Diesel skills are prized. You will have a job anywhere in the world. Good luck.
Awesome.....
How I wish i have one these mean machines!
Elegant.
very beautfull jeep sw, in Brazil its produced this cara between 1957 and 1982, we call Rural, in here use the kaiser 6 line motor
Love it
Nice rig! I have a '52 that I just started working on.
Great Video! - (searching for a Willys Wagon myself)
Мне очень нравятся ваши ролики, ребят! Как и всё то чем вы занимаетесь.
Здорово!
That is a awesome jeep.
Nice jeep! I have a 1961 wagon but mine is stock.
the best station wagon in the world is a jeep willys station wagon!!! Designed and patented in 1948!!!👏👏👏👏
I love these videos so much keep making these please
Keep enjoying it. Happy trail!
My grandpa taught me how to drive manual transmission, with that model but the pick up truck,
"Should not be modernize, should be left old school" but it has a V8, already has an auto so th400 or 4l80 doesn't matter, I personally prefer the overdrive, nothing wrong with power disk brakes as it's much safer on the highway and off road. The front springs on this wagon are longer too to improve the ride and off road functionality so their is not much left of the "original old school" but regardless, I would drive this everywhere. Nice build.
Nice Piece Tom and I see why you and I like it.
Mike
Loved the video!! Well done guys!
Best looking SUV ever..imo
Tom love the Jeep and the inside and engine look amazing, thanks for sharing your story.
En Argentina se conocía como Estanciera, de Jeep. Hermoso vehículo. 👏👏👏👏👌
I'm 63. My first vehicle at 16 was a 1946 Willy's Wagon I bought (really cheap). My brother still has his '50. The only Willy's I regret selling was a 1950 Jeepster. People thought it was a WWII German staff car.
Nice!
Very nice.
Top sou apaixonado pela marca e pelo os clássicos
Una nave la estanciera y fabricación Argentina ojala vuelva
Looks like you were near Young AZ
Where I live lol.
i have an 6 cylinder-side valves, really nice machine
Excellent vid.
I know of a guy that was collecting those jeeps back in the early 1960s he was just a kid. List touch long ago . But know where his parents lived etc. He was extremely serious about those old jeeps. I bet he still has everyone of them and many more. But he is 60+ years old now. So if you contact me I will give u info to find him.
Did you build the roll cage yourself or purchase? any specs or advice on them?
👍 buenísimo video.
very good video greetings from indonesia
I have a 1947 willys MB
Please call this Willys its proper name. “UTILITY WAGON”. This is only for the 4x4 style.
They did make a PANEL DELIVERY with BARN DOORS, no side windows. 2x4.
The other was an all window with third row seats. STATION WAGON It did have the spilt tailgate. In the early 60’s it did have an overhead cam 6 cylinder. Only in 2x4 drive.
Stay old school. You don't want electronic failures off road.
Where did you have the roll cage built?
What kind of lockers do you have?
What did you do with the drive train? I have a '54 wagon and just not sure where to go from here.
I know someone who is selling one $14,000 dark green paint on top and light green bottom you have to import though from Central America
These are great videos!
What’s the process for Hagerty making these? Are they members vehicles that either get selected or put forward? And they send someone out to film it?
wonderful clip this and sharing
your way about it is just supergreat…and phenomenal
Keep going
you’re doing a fine job
THANKS‼️🥂
and the fun in sharing in your story, is ours…👊🔥
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Beautiful. Are u running on metal leafs or composite leafs?
instagram of the owner of the willis wagon?
Miss my 54
Parts?
👍👍👍
Don’t get me wrong, this is a great build... but why does everything have to be gutted and repowered with a Chevy SBC or LS motor. To me this isn’t what Willys vehicles are all about.
Why can’t people leave the original drive trains in these things? I’ve had one in the family my entire life and I can assure you, the original flathead 6, Super Hurricane, along with the T90 trans and Spicer 18 T-case have more than enough low end stump pulling toque to push you up the steepest grade, starting off in 3rd without touching the gas. Yes it’s low revving and you won’t see 55 even down hill with the wind, but then again most off-roading is done between 0 and 30, and 30 is a stretch. Idk, I just don’t get it. With a Chevy engine and drive train, as good as it might be, and swapped axles, steering and a re-engineered chassis... it’s hardly a Willys anymore. It’s something else entirely just wearing a Willys costume.
Which is sad, if for no other reason than the original Willys was more than capable in its original form.
Canyanerooooo....... 🎶
If some guy named Willy owned a Jeep it would be Willy's Jeep. I'm pretty sure the guy's last name - Willys - was pronounce like Bruce's last name.
The owner actually calls it rightfully, a Willis wagon at about the 40 second mark. Willy's is basically the nickname now, at least that's how I hear it.
В России эта рубрика называлась бы "Why I not drive".
Because I don't have a fuel.
At that point with all the work done, it could be any body on that frame. It's not really a 1958 Jeep any more.
TheDutyPaid never was a 1958 Jeep, it was a 1958 Willys
@@billbeyer657 same as, check the title of the video.
My '61' had a small block 283 chevy in it. If I was older or smeater when i bought it, I would not have laid into the torque as much. Eventually the trans gears started breaking and crumbling.
Кайф!
Jeep vs landrover who is champ
Satrio Rudi if you’re into cars rather than brands - both of them