Let's Compare Willys 

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

They really are fun. Thank you for the comment

I appreciate the comment sir. I love the Gladiators. I’m definitely gonna have one as soon as I can get hold of one. I love all the old Jeeps. I only start losing interest when they quit making trucks. I appreciate the information!

Its pretty sweet. lol

@@redclaytraveler1949 Ya man! Good stuff!

@@ericcoffedgp40 Thanks man

@@redclaytraveler1949 Sure thing!

That's what I hear, I have never been able to find a truck with it still hooked up or with a working heater box. lol Its good to know.

Right on! I'll keep that in mind.

Cool, that makes sense to me honestly. The windshields can go into either truck. I've seen 1949s with one piece windshields. According to what I've read factory split windshields ended in 1960, but who knows? Maybe they made early 1961s with a two piece windshield. They were known to carry over previous things into new year models.

I’ve heard that as well. That makes sense.

I agree. Don't get me wrong, I love a stepside Gladiator, but it will never hold a place in my heart like the old Willys trucks. They were quite ahead of the era in many ways.

It was, from what I understand it was a good engine but had a few drawbacks but so does everything else

@@redclaytraveler1949 one of the engines I see no fault with is the AMC inline 6s. On this old stuff as you know is parts availability. We talked about the 225 v6 and I noticed the other day smelling now makes a cam for them. Couple of years ago the only thing was a regrind that I saw. So some things do happen for the oddballs. An oldtimer at Napa advised me on the inline sixes and said if you want anything you better start getting it cause when it's gone it's gone. On the 225 it seems true. Someone was telling you that that engine went into the 90s and parts should interchange but that's not correct. Several things are not the same and I don't think anything from the even fire motors will work with the oddfire but we would need to research. Ta performance would know for sure but going by there catalogue I say no way. Buick odd fire 231 rods will work but only a full set as the Kaiser rods are beefier and heavier so you can't mix them but I don't know about the even fire rods as an example. Crank is totally different. As always good video and 3 good looking trucks. Hopefully we can keep the old ones going. Sometimes it's about how much do you want to spend. On the 225 for years I couldn't get a starter nose cone as its unique. Supposedly can get it now but I haven't tried one yet.

It’s all part of the fun lol I have trouble getting parts for all my Jeeps lol I just do the best I can and try to hold the rigs together

@@redclaytraveler1949 I hear you the hunt is slightly fun. When it's your daily driver and you are depending on them not so much. I'm retired or retarded now so that relieves some of the stress for me. My 77 was my main driver with the 71 225 filling in on some passions. I was surprised you can't get fenders for the trucks but they do look a little tricky to make. If I come across any truck parts I will remember and try to let you know. A guy here in KC had one as a daily driver but I haven't seen the truck for a few yrs. He worked for general electric and it was out front for years. I haven't seen one for a long time but you never know. I bought a building in a small farm town with some stuff popping up here and there

I appreciate it buddy! It’s always good seeing a old rig driven

Right on buddy! I'd love to have a later truck with the tornado in it!

You can't have to many

Thanks buddy!

Thanks! That one came off a Jeepster I believe.

@@redclaytraveler1949 my 48 Willy’s panel wagon has one on the back

The are sweet bumpers! Hard to find lol

@@redclaytraveler1949 yes they are funny thing I was thinking of putting mine on the front.

They look great on the front!

Right on buddy! Yeah I just did the disc conversation on the front of the 49. Yeah I’d be glad to do a video on it. What all do you want to see?

@@redclaytraveler1949 haha start to finish on disc.... just kidding ,so do u get a solid one peice rotor.. with new hub attached? Or u got to use your old hubs? I was thinking what pads are they using to purchase a new set. Like a crossover reference # 900$ is alot to put into calipers&rotors. Does the dual master cyl install in the same spot? Ugly spot for maintenance. Maybe if u could take the frt wheel off and show the disc setup. And where u installed master cyl would be cool. Thnx for your response Bobz.

I’ll make a video of it in a day or two and try to give as much info as I can recall. Lol It’s not to bad once you have the components together.

@@bobziolkowski7363 I filmed the video yesterday about the disc conversion. I should have it up today or tomorrow. I hope it answers most of your questions.

@@redclaytraveler1949 Thank you my friend, I was working on it all day serviced differentials looks like never was changed. I found my drive shaft is bent too today. I'm was close to just up grading the frame & motor together.. but decided to open my wallet. This is a challenge for me... I'm more of a custom builder & different idea guy..

Right on! I actually sold the 56 about a month ago. I do have a 1960 truck that is complete but would need a lot of work. I don't know if you have seen the video on it. It's called Another Willys Pulled From The Grave.

@@redclaytraveler1949 thanks. Yes I enjoyed the videos of you saving those two trucks. I will keep watching. Maybe you will find another 1950s model truck. I keep looking. Prices are crazy high for these old vehicles. I am working on the floors and floor supports on the 1961 wagon. Other than front floor no rust, not even in door bottoms. I may get the Kaiser Willys one wire alternator kit for it soon. Do you ever come across the 226 continentals in good shape? Mine doesn’t have any knocks and no oil in the radiator but it’s burning white smoke. Might be head gasket. I will check that next. These motors crack between the cylinders sometimes. Other than that pretty bullet proof. I read they put super chargers on these same motors for Checker I think?

@@jdjeep46 I'm always dragging new Jeeps and Willys home so I wouldn't be surprised to have another one before long. I see the 226 every now and then but they are usually stuck or to far away for me to get. They are great engines! Even if they are cracked between they cylinders they keep on ticking normally. The prices are going to keep going up because they are rare to find in decent shape these days. I have to keep going farther from home to find them at a price I can afford, but they are a great investment. It also varies wildly from state to state.

They are sweet rigs. Sounds like you have a good one buddy!

It’s cool to see any old Jeeps out in the wild, I always get excited lol

Sounds different for sure. I don't think I've seen one like that before, but it sounds badass.

@@redclaytraveler1949 I really wanted to post a picture in the reply but I don't see how to.

@@giftmeasub9981 Send them to my email if you want. redclaytraveler@yahoo.com