scottie32

Location:	MPLS, MN, USA
Joined:	01/06/2009

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January 6, 2009

Vintage Rides

Ride Specs & Info

Ride Nickname:
Ol Ferrous

Make:
Willys

Model:
Wagon

Year:
1956

Introduction / Overview:

Ebay find, had been sitting in a field in NW Minnesota for about 15 years. Considerable tin-worm and a frozen 260 cid FORD also part of the package.

Undaunted, and full of hope it was hauled back to the Twin Cities and it's new home in my garage.

One year and 364 days later it was driven for the first time in all of those years...if you're interested in seeing the rebuild please check out my www.flickr.com page by searching Flickr Members: Scottie32

Drivetrain:

Buick/Rover 215/3.5L V8

Stock T-90 3-speed trans

Stock T-18 Transfer Case

Stock axles F/R with 4:27 gears, but with all new brakes and suspension installed.

Chassis:
Stock, but all new suspension installed.

Wheels:
Aftermarket steel wheels and 29" Tires

Body:
Still to come...but A LOT of work was done to rebuild the firewall and both floorboards.

Interioir:

"Custom" front seats made from U of Minnesota Theatre seats and stock Willys seat frames.

Custom firewall, floorboards and trans-tunnel.

Handmade door and interior panels.

Stock dash.

Lifestyles:
Builder, Restorer, Build-It, Drive-It, Off-Road

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kastoo

January 14, 2009 11:39

Real nice job! Love your work, nice Jeep!