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

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 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
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  • @aldoovercomer5473
    @aldoovercomer5473 2 місяці тому +46

    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 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @allanbeamer7110
    @allanbeamer7110 2 місяці тому +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!! 👍

  • @UpTheHarbour
    @UpTheHarbour 2 місяці тому +23

    Testament to how user friendly those old things are

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +7

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

    • @awilliams5007
      @awilliams5007 2 місяці тому +1

      @@PlateauFarms check the oil, first.

  • @WaydeBurgess-yv4sq
    @WaydeBurgess-yv4sq 2 місяці тому +11

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

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @MDTAR15
    @MDTAR15 2 місяці тому +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!

  • @123renfroe52
    @123renfroe52 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @jmonte2811
    @jmonte2811 2 місяці тому +9

    Great save in progress. Congratulations!!

  • @rtcapo1382
    @rtcapo1382 Місяць тому +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!

  • @lindathrift4805
    @lindathrift4805 2 місяці тому +6

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

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 2 місяці тому +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 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 Місяць тому +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🤠👍

  • @LuminousBlueVariable
    @LuminousBlueVariable 2 місяці тому +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 2 місяці тому +4

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

    • @brucewinkler3317
      @brucewinkler3317 2 місяці тому

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

  • @kelvinsprader9667
    @kelvinsprader9667 7 днів тому

    Great video. I like seeing old forgotten things back to life.

  • @ronjones1077
    @ronjones1077 2 місяці тому +7

    Cleaning the windows would have made our little trip visible !

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT
    @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @goodevins9408
    @goodevins9408 2 місяці тому +3

    Great upload!!! Enjoy the content

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @banglabanger3300
    @banglabanger3300 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks lads . i really enjoyed watching.

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW 2 місяці тому +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 2 місяці тому

      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

  • @screwsnutsandbolts
    @screwsnutsandbolts 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video ! 👍

  • @michaelcann280
    @michaelcann280 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +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.

  • @UNCLEBURTON
    @UNCLEBURTON 2 місяці тому

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

  • @dennisstuhr9201
    @dennisstuhr9201 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @zworm2
    @zworm2 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Darthvolvo
    @Darthvolvo 2 місяці тому +2

    Seems like it was a fun project!

  • @CheapSunglasses0
    @CheapSunglasses0 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @estancieradel66
    @estancieradel66 2 місяці тому +5

    Excelente! Saludos desde Argentina!

  • @disneydorks6396
    @disneydorks6396 2 місяці тому

    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!😀❤

  • @EaU_dE_toiLetTe
    @EaU_dE_toiLetTe 2 місяці тому +1

    Stunning sound though🎉

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @claudioandersonribeiro6763
    @claudioandersonribeiro6763 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  2 місяці тому +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.

  • @philipblick8887
    @philipblick8887 Місяць тому

    Great video guys congratulations from New Zealand 🇳🇿👍

  • @kathyw2297
    @kathyw2297 2 місяці тому +1

    Good job guys!

  • @ianjriquelme92
    @ianjriquelme92 2 місяці тому +1

    Nicerescue! cheers from 🇨🇱👋

  • @chrispaden3052
    @chrispaden3052 Місяць тому

    Great video... now I want one!! 🎉

  • @williamwhite9321
    @williamwhite9321 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @davidrobinson6353
    @davidrobinson6353 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +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.

  • @chrislarkin4067
    @chrislarkin4067 2 місяці тому +1

    Had 1950 wagon lots of good memories

  • @alwinbroeckelmann7558
    @alwinbroeckelmann7558 2 місяці тому +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. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🇦🇺

  • @chrisdecker3657
    @chrisdecker3657 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @jokerswild4823
    @jokerswild4823 2 місяці тому

    what a fun panel wagon.

  • @francoisbouchard602
    @francoisbouchard602 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @user-yj9jl2ss6u
    @user-yj9jl2ss6u 2 місяці тому +3

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

    • @brucewinkler3317
      @brucewinkler3317 2 місяці тому

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

  • @carolyncarpenter9682
    @carolyncarpenter9682 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +1

      Make the willys go fast and you can have both!

  • @mnanninga4247
    @mnanninga4247 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @noorzaidi220
    @noorzaidi220 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @hans-gunterschwaniger8714
    @hans-gunterschwaniger8714 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow Tolle Arbeit :-)

  • @StuffBudDuz
    @StuffBudDuz 2 місяці тому

    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!

  • @Erik-dc3ki
    @Erik-dc3ki 2 місяці тому

    well done guys😃

  • @Neil-ru7kw
    @Neil-ru7kw 2 місяці тому

    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 . 👍

  • @jesseheadlee5984
    @jesseheadlee5984 2 місяці тому +1

    Very good boys

  • @flee.The.Cities
    @flee.The.Cities 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @DannyCreech
    @DannyCreech Місяць тому

    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.

  • @hundybenggong9503
    @hundybenggong9503 2 місяці тому

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

  • @elianrodrigues2297
    @elianrodrigues2297 2 місяці тому +1

    Parabéns munto top. Um abraço do Brazil🇧🇷

  • @tikochavsd
    @tikochavsd 2 місяці тому

    Cool, men nice work, now wash and enjoy

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 Місяць тому

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

  • @sugartreefordman7293
    @sugartreefordman7293 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 Місяць тому

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

  • @danielitaliano4531
    @danielitaliano4531 11 днів тому

    Muy buen video ,gracias...

  • @josephdangelo1503
    @josephdangelo1503 Місяць тому

    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

  • @fj40landcruiser10
    @fj40landcruiser10 2 місяці тому

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

  • @madhatte73
    @madhatte73 2 місяці тому

    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,

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  2 місяці тому

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

  • @guerrillaradio9953
    @guerrillaradio9953 Місяць тому

    Your dog sounds pretty stunned. Subbed.

  • @joaquimlopesdasilva7253
    @joaquimlopesdasilva7253 2 місяці тому

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

  • @mikewilliams2072
    @mikewilliams2072 2 місяці тому

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

  • @redredmane5544
    @redredmane5544 2 місяці тому

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

  • @McleanOnTheNet
    @McleanOnTheNet Місяць тому

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

  • @SiPejuang-lb6mn
    @SiPejuang-lb6mn Місяць тому

    Oh amazing

  • @bobbell5928
    @bobbell5928 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @rainaniomacedo5000
    @rainaniomacedo5000 2 місяці тому +1

    Ótimo trabalho. Parabéns

  • @DanielGonzalez-bk9se
    @DanielGonzalez-bk9se Місяць тому

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

  • @darrellroeters4951
    @darrellroeters4951 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the chickens

  • @user-qu9sv4dm1u
    @user-qu9sv4dm1u Місяць тому

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

  • @Hoa-Mechanical
    @Hoa-Mechanical 2 місяці тому +1

    you are so talented

  • @oldodger
    @oldodger Місяць тому

    Lots of work

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @torvaldsorenson2079
    @torvaldsorenson2079 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +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 UA-cam before too long as well. Thanks for Watching.

    • @torvaldsorenson2079
      @torvaldsorenson2079 2 місяці тому

      @@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.

  • @ShelbyBunton
    @ShelbyBunton 2 місяці тому

    You guys are doin a fine job I gayrontee.

  • @brucewinkler3317
    @brucewinkler3317 2 місяці тому

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

  • @JammyCrackcorn
    @JammyCrackcorn 2 місяці тому +1

    Marvel Mystery in the spark plug openings!!

  • @VOLD60727
    @VOLD60727 2 місяці тому +1

    Молодцы ребята!

  • @emersonjambeiro5004
    @emersonjambeiro5004 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @rogerfutrell5767
    @rogerfutrell5767 2 місяці тому +1

    Love those high performance “cherry bomb” mufflers.

  • @patrickmckenna322
    @patrickmckenna322 Місяць тому

    I loved the video about the Jeep wagon my parents had two Willie's panel wagons we are in the beer business in 1950s I always thought they were cool looking how'd you get the V8 I remember Willie's Power Wagons had a 4-cylinder F had what they call the hurricane motor.

  • @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710
    @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710 2 місяці тому +2

    Parabéns pelo carro muito top

  • @luthvialfin
    @luthvialfin 2 місяці тому

    Salute...🎉

  • @sabertoothanimations2912
    @sabertoothanimations2912 Місяць тому

    Ya guys really did a good job,
    I do hope i can find one in this shape or better, like i mean its gonna take a lot of patch work but entirely doable, and them wagons are getting harder to find

    • @PlateauFarms
      @PlateauFarms  Місяць тому

      I think you definitely want one in better shape

    • @sabertoothanimations2912
      @sabertoothanimations2912 Місяць тому

      @@PlateauFarms Oh better shape 100% would be nice, but hey thats still not the worst i seen

  • @buddyheath7584
    @buddyheath7584 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @aviasuaz
    @aviasuaz Місяць тому

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

  • @scottockerby18
    @scottockerby18 2 місяці тому

    That would be a great rebuild

  • @user-fm6sh8qi3q
    @user-fm6sh8qi3q Місяць тому

    Nice