I Abandoned this 1955 Willys Jeep CJ5 years ago, will it run and drive?
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Well enough people have inquired so I decided to play with the old Willys Jeep here on the farm that I abandoned in the trees years ago as a "one day" project. Well today is the day and I decided to make it a usable yard donkey to move junk around the year. First thing first we gotta see if it'll still run and second I know the clutch and stuff where frozen so after that see if we can get this thing to drive.
00:00 Pulling the Willys Jeep into the shop
03:40 Assessing the Jeep
09:28 Seeing the Willys turns over
12:12 Finding a carb gasket
16:50 Cleaning points.
19:25 Attempting first start in years
27:08 working on unfreezing the clutch and brake pedal
30:20 testing the clutch
37:38 First drive in the Willys
42:05 Assessing the brakes on the jeep
52:40 Installing new master cylinder
59:23 Installing brakes
1:12:44 Installing fuel system in the willys
1:14:22 Taking the Willys Jeep for a drive
Music
Hickory Hollow - Dan Lebowitz
Succotash - Silent Partner
Stay Golden - Dyalla
Come Get With Us - TrackTribe
An Army of None - The Whole Other
Bridges - Dan Lebowitz
Blues Blast - John Deley
Bumper Tag - John Deley
Bleeker Street Blues - Chris Haugen
Beach Walk - Unicorn Heads
Life is Tough - Text Me Records _ Grandbankss
50 years ago I used to watch a TV show (Cade's County). The show always started with the lead (Glenn Ford) stunt driving a Jeep Willys.
I'm old enough to remember Glenn Ford and that show. Damn!
I remember that show well!
I just watched episode 1. ua-cam.com/video/lZe1-6C2s5Q/v-deo.html
Utterly fantastic! Really great to see you bring it back to life. What a great rig - and seeing you and your dog cruising around was a nice way to finish the video off. Great job!
Thank you. Between you Mortske, puddin and a few more it kind of keeps a fellas spririts up and motivated enough to get going again. Be well and stay safe.
This is a huge win IMO. Happy to see the Willys up and running again. Would be nice to show it some love but back to work is good enough. Well done.
I always love it when you get something running and driving. Just to hear that laugh of yours with Pablo at your side makes my day, best to you and yours Brent 👍
Pablo got a new goin’ to town rig! No upholstery to negotiate, no top, wind right up the snout to sample all of nature, tongue hangin’ out and Dad at the wheel!
“There is nothing more fulfilling in life than the love of an old dog ❤️”
Always like the look of pure joy you get when everything comes together. Looks like another good project.
You make everything look so easy. Great job! Nice to see you having fun solving the problems.
What a great revival! So simple and basic - the practically perfect farm/off-road vehicle. Happy you got it going. You and Pablo at the end was just as perfect. Loved it!
Really enjoyed watching you bring the Willys back to life, as a teenager we had a 48 that my grandfather used on the farm. Loved driving that Jeep. Great video
What fun! You just proved why it has been a keeper all these years, and you breathed new life into a useful tool. I'd enjoy seeing you do more with it now and then because it is clearly worth the effort you put in. Great stuff!
This has to be the most effortless see if it runs episode yet! Love it. Was like the skoda 445 engine i got running last year. Got it running so i can tear it out.
Lots of wins for you today, Brent!
I have always loved Jeeps. Have had several CJ-2’s and CJ-3’s and a YJ. Love to have another one one of these days.
Having one of these would be perfect! I'd love one that is not too pristine that runs and drives like this. Learned a lot watching this. Great work, and thanks!
One of my favorite videos Brent! Could watch you and Pablo cruise the back roads for hours!
Super cool that you brought this one back to life! Your content just keeps getting better and better!
I love your use of the drone for shots. Great touch.
Hi Brent. I’m happy to see the Jeep in for rebirth. The Jeep was the first ride I ever got at the age of 7 with the US NAVY . It was a 1946 model it came off an aircraft carrier in Malta . US Navy great guys 🇺🇸👍I think she’s worth every effort you put into it Brent .
That what Willys was all about. Easy to maintain, run, and toughness. You got a great toy now, Brent. The open top, Pablo will love to cruise around the farm.
A man, his dog and a Jeep. That's a wonderful life. Excellent video and I loved the music. Cheers, mate.
I’m sort of hooked on watching your old school vehicle videos how you roar them back to life you are a true genius
Jeeps are amazing. They are engineering marvels for their utter simplicity and the fact that the basic design ( I have to use this loosely considering the Fiat versions) is still wildly popular today. Plus it's the vehicle that's kept America free!
Go the extra yard, new seat covers, take the challenge and straighten the windshield frame, a little more body work. Always enjoy watching you resolve the problems getting your projects going. Patiently anticipating the studebaker.
What a great recovery. Very well done. As always a pleasure, Thank You, Dennis
My dad was a Willy’s mechanic back in the 40s, He would have loved watching this.
Dude you are a Canadian version of Mustie here on UA-cam! You even have the same laugh! 👍👍🤘🏻🤘🏻It would be awesome to see the Jeep brought back, please do more than have it for around the farm!
I live a few miles down the road from Mustie. He’s a really talented guy with a great personality too. ❤️
MaybeMustie is an American version of
Maybe Mustie is an American version of Brent. Rather way they both have a lots of toys and know how to make them run.
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@@eddiehaskell5578 Eddie Haskell. I've heard that name before. Your Wally's friend on " Leave it to Beaver".
@@eddiehaskell5578 Mustie reminds me of myself, just much more talented! 😂🤣😂🤣👍👍🤘🏻🤘🏻
What wonderful workshop you've got, really enjoyed watching you bring this Jeep back to life. All the the best from over here in the UK.
Brent that smirk on your face riding around the farm is the same look a kid has when he gets what he wanted for Christmas!! Great video, (as always) interesting and kept me smiling. Thank you very much
Glad to see Pablo got his ride!! That's a really cool yard buggy. Always good to reuse. Some type of a bimini top would be cool. Great video and drone shots as usual. Be safe and stay well.
That old Jeep tub is better than most of the 70s and 80s down here. Thing is you can still find all the parts you need for them. Little motor sounds great. Never say never. Just so you know; Pablo was pissed when you came around the corner with out him.
You're right about that, the floors always go south and so far on this one, the hat channels are the only parts that really succumbed to the cancer.
Love your content man. Takes me back to when I was a much younger person and had older vehicles with carburetorated engines, hoped and prayed for cooperation on cold winter days, lol. Farting around under the hood and whatnot. A feller could really learn a lot from your content. Thank you man.
The final five minutes of this video is pure magic..
The expression of faithfulness and dedication to his
human on that old dogs face, as he stands in the jeep
just enjoying the ride. PRICELESS.
As for the Jeep..
They fetch a high price here in the UK
WW2 vintage or Post War like yours.
It wouldn't be used as a yard hauler. 😉
What a neat little rig and great video! Would love to see an update on this once its running on all four cylinders - Maybe you could put that roll bar back in it.
You’ve got the General, so this must be Sarge! 🤘🏻🤘🏻👍👍
Big thumbs up! The old girl has heart and you did some magic on her for sure. This is the kind of stuff I love to see. Evidently she has a place in your heart. Please, go further with it. I know you want the engine purring perfectly and some gauges that keep you informed. This video brought you almost a quarter million viewers……bet another one would get just as many if not more. By the way, fantastic drone work. Thanks for a fascinating story. I’ll subscribe to see more of her.
Absolutely frickin amazing. I watched the whole video and still wasn’t ready for it to end. I’ve been into Jeeps for 20+ years and never would have dreamed it wound start, much less run. I would have gone for brakes before clutch, but that’s just me. Wanna make sure I could stop it once I got er goin. What a great video. I’ll watch it again. Thanks for sharing.
That farm looks like paradise to me , love the footage of driving along with the dog , two mates driving around having the best time.... classic
I just love old jeeps! I had a "58" and a "66", both worked great in the mountains of Colorado. A lot of guys like the V8s but I am partial to the 4 and 6 cylinders geared low and slow.
Haha it's definitely slow
It was all worth the watch… I enjoyed watching Your Dog riding with his head almost on your shoulder.. awesome ride!😊🇨🇦
Nice project, and you have a hell of a workshop to undertake the restoration. That helps! And you are right....these are lovely old work horses. Grate fun to drive.
The oil dip stick may be attached to the cap by spot weld. When the cap was removed pulling straight up and the oil level would show. They did this years ago on certain engines to save having an extra machine step in the block. Lawn mower and small tractors had this set up.
Go all the way with it. “The Sergeant” would make a great companion for The General.
I love these old jeeps. Thanks for sharing your repairs.
The body on the jeep is in great shape, except the windshield. I really appreciate and enjoy watching and learning from you while watching these UA-cams. I was glad to see your dog get to ride in the jeep, he seemed to really love it.
Awesome old iron!! it was just waiting for you to come back and finish what you started years ago :) it needs a star to go with the general.
I literally just asked if it was an iron duke which is what the Pontiac Fiero had and that would explain y it looks a lot like a Chevy carb
Thank you very much for adding the music titles in the video description. Breaking down the timeline in the description is a nice touch too.
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One of the more fun vids, Brent, thanks for that. Pablo just loving the wind in his ears! Woddagoodboy. 😃❤️🐶
What a marvelous video Sir, Thank you, I like the video, all the music, and the clip of a ride with a dog. I feel so cozy, and comfortable, with inner peace and healing, the drone footage makes me immersed in a movie, I couldn't believe I could finish such a long video, even though I'm not in your industry
For 66 years old, it’s in pretty good shape after sitting as long as you say.
Very cool aerial shot of all your running rides on the farm. Jeep needs a plow now.
No plow , make it a Private 1st class to go with the General.
@@MIKEH.777 That's not too far off the mark, because these era CJ5's are basically a civilian version M38A1--or is it the M38A1 is a military version of the CJ5? 🤔
Awsome video, brings back memories when my dad had a 1953 willys, that we work on together. He passed away a couple of years ago. Watching this video brought back the good memories of him.
Nice work and thanks for saving another classic. She's tired but she has a lot of life left in her. As you've probably seen, parts are still cheap and easy to find for them.
Looks like you're having a better time going through this jeep than I am with my '97 sport Wrangler! Thanks for this.
This is a real jeep made by willys.. not chrysler trash like now days
This was very enjoyable to watch, That willys will run forever.
Awesome job! I would own something like that in a red hot second. Thanks for showing us the process 👍
Really enjoyed this video. Not mechanically inclined. Really gave a nice insight and appreciation for the craft.
Seems to run well. That missing dipstick Is troubling. I'd have to find that before I could move on to anything else.
Well it's not in the tube so I'm assuming it went MIA years ago haha
@@HalfassKustoms just look up exactly how much oil has change the oil fill it up to how many quarts of factory does it takes then make one that goes inside the lid.
I had a rambler years back that i did that to,
That being said I trust your mechanical ability so I am sure you know when it needs oil.
Good job, the Jeep deserves to be kept running and used 👍
Great video again Brent! Not sure what is more fun, watching you work or working on my own stuff. My hands stay cleaner watching, however.
New here! This guy is pretty awesome! Great sense of humour and chill. Doing a great job sir!
Muchas gracias, disfruté mucho tu vídeo, sabía desde un principio que el viejo y fiel Jeep encendería, yo tengo un Willys M38A1 de 1961 y lo estoy reparando poco a poco. Saludos desde Venezuela...
The dip stick should be attached to the oil fill cap. The vin plate should be on the fender well behind the passenger seat. Jeep looks like its in pretty good shape for its age. I have rebuilt many of them. Appears to be a late 50s to early 60s model. Tell me the vin and I can tell what year it is.
Sorry 55 and 56 have the VIN on the firewall where his have holes cut out at That's why he can't find the vin I know this because I own a 56 CJ5 just thought I'd let you know
Those old Jeeps are so cool..brother had one in high school..too much fun..great revive!
Amazed by people like you...also your laugh at 33 min when you get the wheels turning and the engine running. evil genius laugh lol amazing.
That jeep is in great condition. the windshield frame is actually pretty straight and would be easy to put glass into. take good care of that old beast, there aren't that many of them left.
That's funny because I have a 1956 building into a hot rod
Love those jeeps/willys /fords of the same era! Show more on the builds make a driver out of it!
Couldn't stop smiling through the entire show. That was great! Sure would look cool in olive drab and white star.
Best part was the drive with the faithful dog. Honestly made my day
No starter burnt off, started right away. Duff's performing CPR on ole Mortske.
LoL, Some green fatigues, keep the hat and you'd look like Hawkeye Pierce from M.A.S.H . Great rig bro for back road cruising or yard work. Long as Pablo approves, it all good.
Spark plugs wire orange hot on right side front
Hawk eye never wore a mustache looks more like the guy with the mustache who was one of the chopper pilots I think he was British kind of reminded me of the singer from steppenwolf you sir are a breath of fresh air that bad Chad's driving me insane with his A.D.D ahhhhhh!!!!!!!
Hunnicutt wore a moustache
Wow my 68 CJ5 with a 225 V6 was a speed demon then I did a 4.3 swap that engine scared me in that little 68 both engines that jeep would do wheel stands
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Great job! Huge fun! Enjoy, congratulations. It's obvious your dog is enjoying the ride too! 😄🐕
A project like this needs a vast amount of knowledge and so you've done a wonderful job!
Brent, check out Fitzee, how he made the windshield for his side by side, sure you can do that with all the parts you have around ...
"We'll see if it can move around the farm, with no brakes"
As Chevy Chase says; "When you need to brake, just plan ahead"
I had two CJ 5's when I was younger.. Wish I kept them. Watching your video brought back some good memories.
Good job bringing the old Jeep back to life. Your dog enjoyed the ride around the farm.
Love these jeeps I think you can get parts for the top etc too
Yeah the tops bows and such can be had from various sources, but new vinyl tops for these are outrageous. I'd love a canvas top for this thing.
@@Hjerte_Verke yes a canvas top would be cool
the video is not complete ,if pablo isnt in on its maiden voyage.of its first run in years,good video,thank you.
I love to see old bangers restored to nearly their former glory and the work that goes in to it .
Who doesn't love an old, dinged-up, little Jeep in which to putt around; we know for sure Pablo digs it. I hope you can make it run smoothly.
In over 50 years of repairing and restoring Willys Jeep vehicles I've noticed one thing that always stands out. That one thing is Jeep owners that think they are smarter than the Willys Engineers were. Most any modification seems to somehow diminish the overall flexibility of purpose in design. Example; Duh... that old Jeep is too slow so I gonna stuff a Chevy V8 in it so I can go faster. That old Jeep is slow because it has 5.38 gears not because the F4-134's 75 HP is not enough. But the Chevy V8 will trash the drivetrain and you'll have yet another Jeep on it's way to the scrapper. That M38-A1 /CJ-5 has pretty good bones and if left stock and rebuilt a bit could become a fun project.
I somewhat agree, but if a guy is going to go through all of the trouble to upgrade the engine, he's like upgrading the drive train/gearing as well. I don't know, I am probably wrong, the wife seems to think that's usually the case.
I have one for sale. Needs battery and some interior work. Good body.
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Enjoyed watching this. Also amazed at how green and fertile that land is.
@johnny lee torres How about it was just a compliment from a counrty girl? I'm not even on the same continent. I was just surprised by the greenery, so stop being so cynical.
@@TheGramophoneGirl Green all over the world same colour?
Thanks for the Great video! Way to go! Good luck! Have a nice day!
Another great vid.
Was very satisfying, seeing the Willys come back to life.
Hopefully it will make you a good running around the farm truck...
Unless you've got a cunning plan for putting the winch onto something else, I think you're missing a trick by not installing it. That could be so useful around the farm, or the shop.
There's some seriously cool stuff lurking around the pond. Any chance of a wee tour, or has it been done already? I'm pretty new here and haven't watched your back catalogue yet.
Thanks to you and Pablo for 80 minutes of top entertainment.👍👌😁
That is going to be as Cool as the General.
You keep putting all these new parts into the old Willys it gust might see the road again. 👍
Love that the dog gets to enjoy the first ride with you...
the good stuff great content
Gostei muito do vídeo. Parabéns pelo renascimento do jipe. Tenho um jipe Munga que adoro mexer e passear com ele. O prazer e a diversão são impagáveis. Saudações do Brasil.
Mucho grasis
So watching this and VGG I'm fully gonna invest in a car with a carbureted motor.
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This is awesome resto video. Very informative and clear. Thanks Halfass
Very cool episode mate. I really enjoyed it all the way through. Love the old dogs... great friends!!
I would fix that willys, they are getting scarce. It looks pretty solid. You dont have to do a concours restoration. Just derust it and por the metal and put it in epoxy primer.
A full on restoration is not warranted but why not fix everything that's broken? Love that he addressed the fender and the frame among the other necessities... I'd leave the frame and body as-is as far as the "patina" but only address the real cancerous rust.
Ricky from Cape May, You were right about the oil dipstick, it was connected to the oil spout cap. Hope its not still in the engine?
Haha didn't see it there
@@HalfassKustoms It's wrapped around the crank acting like an oil slinger... Ps. Did you ever check for oil pressure?? I'm sure it has some, but how much???
Listen people probably will not cause a problem but sure would be nice to see the right level. I know he knows without it. Love you guys, peace out Ricky from Cape May.
Love the old jeeps! Nice that its running , and since Pablo approves its totally a win!
Everybody looks so happy Digging the Jeep Looks happy too Thanks for sharing
I could care less about modern jeeps
But man...I'd LOVE an old willys
Pretty neat ! first Jeep, Thanks I just got note you had a new video thanks I was going too watch Trudeau lying again ha !
it s 1h for us but a lot of days ...i enjoy what you do thanks for sharing
I have a 42 Army Jeep that is in pieces. I live in Tenn. Would you consider putting it back together or putting a ranger or s 10 under the body. My rental property took all my savings. Watching you and your dog riding today brought back memories. I am 71. I dont have a lot of years left to ride. Thanks for the your time. Enjoy your videos