Will It Run After 20 Years? | RARE 1959 Willys CJ3B "High Hood" Jeep | RESTORED 

Great work gentlemen 🔧👍

Im so glade to see the old flat fender high hood been saved the cj3b is very sentimental to me i grew up on a big farm and had one for farm use it was pretty ruff like yours but one year lighting struck the tobacco barn and it was gonna be a ruff year my dad had to sell it but that old cj3b always stuck with me

the only thing that willy's deserves is a full nut n bolt resto, probably not financially viable but wouldnt it be great. superb content as usual. thanks from a UK fan.

Did you finally use up the gallon of p.b blaster I sent you. New carb available. Rattle is normal for those supposed to sound like a sherman tank when driving slow to make the enemy think a tank is comming to get them..

My father was/is a Williy's Jeep fanatic. I have driven every Jeep you could imagine. Army Jeep, Jeep Commando grand wagoneer, wrangler, renogade even a 61 station wagon. It's cult lol

Love that jeep! Waiting on the night rider project for some time

ATF should always be the first thing you hit dry cylinders with. ATF has huge amounts of detergent and friction modifiers that make it perfect.

Great stuff guys.. If your ever in the area i got a stuck backhoe motor D282 🤣🤣

Very cool jeep, glad to see this thing running again. If it were mine I'd use it as a yard truck/parts getter. Nice work gentlemen, God bless!

Loved this one. If it were mine I would go military look with some of the patina.

I knew God would give you the wisdom to know what to do to get the engine to start and moving. thank you Jesus

I had a 53 cj3b...roughest ride ever...hit a bump and you bounce off the ground!!!

This is the coolest thing ive seen since Tennessee beat bama

I'm not sure what it is about watching you guys fighting with those old vehicles that is so intriguing, but it sure is. I guess it makes me feel better about the junk I work on ☺️. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us 👍

Is that Chevy pickup with red rims & baby moons in the back ground for sale ?? Tks, Ed/A

I'd keep it as it is, take it to military and regular old car shows.

3b is first over head valve engine

hey guys,i am on my wifes channel,but after wrenching for 60 years i have found that marvel mystery oil works better than anything else,just saying.god bless. ty santee

Thank you for producing content like this. I love seeing old Willy’s being brought back to life!

I am relatively new to your channel, but I am totally in awe at the work you do. To get these old cars running as quick as you do is a real talent. Thank you for bringing your skills to RU-vid.

Glad to see that old Willys Jeep up and running again!!! There's something about these old Jeeps I always admired!!! They served our country well!!!! Hope to see more about this Jeep.. Great job guys!!!

I really enjoy these videos, You two gentleman are tenacious in navigating through the challenges of getting these long dormant, stuck engines running again. Your videos are super enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great content/work.

Wow what a great job guys! As stuck as it was, it popped right off and sounds good. That's actually a nice looking old rig for sure. Somebody is going to want her.

My dad had a 1953 Willys Overland wagon with the 4 cyl. F-head motor like yours. Also 3 speed & twin stick transfer case. Almost every week-end during summer months towed a trailer heavily loaded with tree branches & logs. No problem!

It's amazing you guys bringing that mechanical marvel back to life and bringing us along on the journey. Great content!

My granddad had one we used on the farm but to see one that hasn't been converted for Farm use that is really cool

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing more of this one.

love Your Blog, traded my road king for my 1947 willey's i live just down the road Avenger (johnson creek) lake o; the pines

Thank you for the awesome content look forward to seeing more of the Willy

Glad to see you got the old girl running!! I have a 47 CJ2A that I just finished rebuilding the entire drive train on. I believe those CJ3bs still used the t90 transmission and spicer 18 transfer case. There isn’t much to those transmissions, just a simple 3 speed and parts are readily available. Biggest thing to watch out for is the 2-3 shifting collar. They wear out over time, in turn causing the jeep to pop out of second on deaccleration. It’s a fun time packing the 88 little needle bearings into the cluster gear/counter shaft! If it were me I’d fix the transmission, brakes and just use it as an off-road rig! The f head engine design always intrigues me, mine has the l head go devil l134.

Hi very interested and very very good and hard from whole family. Keep it up. GOD bless you and your family.

So appreciate your videos. Wish they came out more often though when you have to deal with these stuck engines and wait a week or more to them just to allow them marinade it's understandable. So thankful as well not to hear any cussing and ribald comments as are in a lot of these types of sites. Times I can't stand it and just pull out and delete. As said before I am here in Eastern Europe and so a treat for me to have something to enjoy. More so as now with the war going on and we doing all we can with refugees and orphans. Could use some prayers... as hey... on where can I ask for prayer anywhere else? Thanks...

F head Jeep motors are very unusual. Only mass production on that design IIRC.

Wasn't aware the valves were split between the head and block. Great job getting it running!

Ain't nothing better than a Willys brought back to life! She just fired up like she was waiting for you guys! Cold War Era soldier like her deserves a good new life. If you do a Part 2, I for one would love to see her some more. Great job, Gentlemen!!!

It’s an absolute pleasure to watch you and your Dad work as a team. Love it. Great job. Keep up the great work.

Love what you guys do. Awesome jeep. Can't wait for the next journey on the jeep. Keep up the awesome work.

hi guys great content you put out enjoy all of them I have a tip for you Add Salt to vinegar when you are trying to bust loose pistons .The salt produces sodium acetate and hydrogen chloride which works well .better than just vinegar

Is that still the case of starting fluid i sent you all lol. Can't believe she runs so good

What a blessing to have your Dad working with you. Knowadays that's a rare thing. You guys are awesome, love the content. Keep em coming!!!

Great save! It looks great in "as found" condition! I'd do just enough to make it run, drive, and stop safely. Brakes, lights, tires, belts, hoses, original seats recovered, etc. Nothing else! I wouldn't even wash it! That thing's got PLENTY of miles left in it!

As always, thank you for a great channel. Have you guys ever tried Kroil? It seems to work well on rusted/stuck bolts.

Man, you guys do amazing work! I never cease to be amazed how you get a completely locked up engine not only unstuck but actually running and driving! Great job as always!!!

You may need a ridge reamer to clean those cylinders up top.

Nice to see y’all Lance & family. Unforgettable memories of our Willys in Cuba decades ago. To my knowledge that front end was made until 1954. Cheers from California to Bogata, Texas.

You guys work great together. You share the love of resurrecting old vehicles with the same passion. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

wow super video👍👍

That’s pretty cool, glad you got that old Willy running! 🥰👍🏻

I’ve personally had good luck using motorkote hyper lube to free up a stuck engine. It actually soaks into the metal allowing the rings to brake free. Usually let it soak for 24 house. Hopefully this method will work for you also.

Thank you guys for fight with this old Jeep. I first my military service with this vehicle in service. I hope you restore it.

Best Channel period love you all God Bless

I would restore it to factory frame up restoration

You guys are awesome I really enjoy watching you work together I'm impressed you got that jeep running when it was locked up I knew you was going to have to pull the hat off but it looks like it went pretty well seems like it runs awful good for that cylinder being as croat as it was but looks like you got the range freed up and everything I think you got a winner again I really enjoy watching you guys I'm proud of you how nice it is to be able to work with your father and to get along like that I wish my dad was like him we worked on a lot of stuff we had a junkyard but we sure didn't work like you guys

Congratulations & excellent video (RESTORE Crew) :) also fix up I did back in 2009 Jeep C cargo van in to hot rod it was scrap yard for 30 years motor was seize up plus transmission also frame was rust away plus some body to and axle ! Owner want updated body original color was Baby Blue also most interior but seat were gone out it but heard was black ! Orgnail Motor was 4 cylinder with 1 barrel carb plus had choke cable knob in dash, transmission was Manual 4 speed with Bow Low first gear, axle ratio 303 , 4 wheel drums brakes Manual and plus Armstrong Manual Steering ! Surprises me the Cooper rad still in excellent condition, but put 1978 GM 1/2 ton frame in it , 1980 Chevrolet 4.4 litre 267 small V8 160 hp with 210 torque plus cam and crank of 350 with 4 barrel carb Holley CFM 850 manual choke, daul exhaust, Turbo 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission with Shift Kit, 377 posi rear plus Power Brakes and Steering , fuel tank 1976 Caddy plus ! Updated electrical to 12 volt Negative ground, new stereo system 6 speakers, plus antenna on roof Lol floor shifter Automatic transmission type plus emergency brake handle plus pedal , Steering wheel out GMC truck 1978 plus tilt all gauge updated but Speedometer still works also chrome mirrors on 2 doors , 2 bucket and full bench one in cargo space ! Body was Black also Blue Interior ! Also gauges too!

hi there guys just did the same thing on a CJ3B also . was sitting for 25 years . would not turn over . turned to have the starter bend ex was in gauged into the flywheel from tries to start in the past .i just put a battery in it and took a chance , turned over , oh well watched till the end did good john

Thats not a 3B. It's a M-606. Tailgate is a ad on and it has holes where the military fitting were removed over the years.

This would be a great restoration project...!!!!! Great job guys...!!!!

Love watching you an your father working on cars. Enjoy him while you have him. I lost my buddy we done everything together like you guys. Much respect an love for you guys for the great content

Can’t wait for this one. My uncle “gave” me a 49 Willy’s Jeep for my graduation from trades. Unfortunately he went back on his word and traded it for a few loads of sand for his pool. Anyway I’m lookin forward to this

yay! you's fellows are the best... thanks Dad for making your Son a super duper hero in the grace of God... God bless you Dad and your wife... BTW, where is your shy and wondrously lovely wife that probably makes the delishious home cookin' that keeps your wonderful family going strong in love and faith and restored episodes, yes amen?! ✌

great job well-done guys glad to see the little jeep is running again

Cool thanks for video 👍👍💚

As a Former ARMY TANKER. i loved this.

I use "Eastwood's" rust remover to break engines free. It works wonders. I've had Jeeps since I was 12 years old.

Everyone in the comments be like" yea I had one just like it. It was a 61 cj5 bought it in late 1960 and had it ever since. I'm now a 98 year old crippled veteran who can walk or see."

Y'all ain't caught a break from locked up engines since Percy. This one has good enough bones to do a MASH tribute restoration.

I must be missing something. I’ve watched about a dozen of your videos at this point and not to throw shade or troll you, but you don’t actually “restore” the vehicles you find. You get them running yes…but is that restoring them ? IMO no, it’s not. Here’s what I would be interested in seeing you do actually restoring a project vehicle from start to factory finish and that includes REPLACING all the parts that are rusted, and manufacturing ones that you can’t buy. THAT would be a full restoration.

That Jeep deserves a special celebration, it's a non rat vehicle. In the famous words of Derek, "oofta Mae"

You aught to contact Poppa John's for your work truck,and see if they would want to sponsor your FULL restoration. 1969 GMC UTILITY TRUCK. Abandoned for 35 years. Great show. I wish you much success!

I have a 46 Cj2a.... The only problem is that I live in the northern US, so everything is rusted out - except for what the previous owner (before my grandfather) replaced with aluminum (because it rusted out) Last tags were from 84 and I started working on it 2021. Hood was down, clutch and brake pedals were frozen. Got a good battery and it fired right up. Cleaned points and checked spark plugs to get it running, but it really wanted to come alive.

It does my heart good to see a son and father work so well together. Keep these videos coming because they are enjoyed by so many of us.

Best one yet! So glad I finally found your new RU-vid home. Sure wish I had seen this before I tried to get the engine to turn over on my 1946 CJ2A. I will be forever haunted by the thought that it might turned over if I had pulled the head. Can't wait for Rare 1959 Willys CJ3B Part 2.

When you honed out the cylinder, did you not remove material that would makes the rings seat properly, causing compression loss? Only asking from someone without experience. Good job!

Willy's CJ3B Jeeps were being produced under licence in India by Mahindra virtually unchanged till 1966, complete with the left hand steering wheel. Then in '67 the licence probably expired and manufacturing switched to the right hand drive, which is more suited for Indian traffic. In the hill areas these jeeps were much loved as their 4x4 took them to impossible places. The powerful rumble of the Hurricane F head engine and typical whine from the transmission is one of my fond memories of childhood, as we bumped about sitting in the back on the rear mudguards which served as the rear seats. The rear seat provided by the manufacturer was immediately removed after purchase because the space was needed for luggage or other goods.

Great job! You guys are truly persistent. Fun to watch you work.

hello friends , guys would it hurt a vehicle engine that's been setting for about 25 +yrs. to be put into a vat of WD-40 or liquid wrench for a week to free up the rusty parts and help free it up if the engine is locked up ???? hope to hear back from you guys soon thanks also love you guys always like family and may God bless you guys always and forever my friends 🎉❤😊😂🎉

To start with, irch that POS engine which is woefully under powered and replace it with a Pinto 2300 or small V/6. What they need is about 100 horsepower to make a good driveable Jeep with the power you need to get out of tough plac. The next thing is to install a Saginaw GM style steering box and one piece steering rod, this wi,l eliminate the wiggle wobbles.

HI GUYS,, I SAW YOUR VIDEO AD,, AND SAID I GOT TO WATCH THIS VIDEO!! I WAS IN THE MILITARY ARMY MEDICAL OFFICER AND WE USED THESE JEEPS AND TRUCKS AND I HAD TO WASH THEM WHEN I WAS A PRIVATE,.. WHEN THE THE VIDEO STARTED YOU THREW ME BACK IN THE ARMY WITH THAT D_M SOUND OF THE MUSIC I WAS AT HALT SITTING SCARED,.. HA!!! THEY GO 50MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH SUPPLIES.. I WILL STAY WITH THE C-47S AND AUH1HUEY MEDI VAC .. FLY HIGH..THE WILLYS ARE EASY TO WORK ON,,..POWER STEERING WOW I ALMOST BROKE MY ARMS SOME TIMES TURNING SHARP TURNS WITH OUT POWER STEERING..SAD THIS IS NOT A EASY WILLY , TOW THAT LITTLE BABY PULL HER!!! OMG!!! THAT WILLYS BAD OFF SAVE HER GUYS..OH YA!! PRAISE G-D> SO SAD YOU CAN DO IT......GUYS,,,THANK YOU GUYS FOR SAVING THIS LITTLE TROOPER ,, GOD BLESS USA,, BEGINNING WITH YOU GUYS ..WE NEED A ( PART 2 )..IT.BRING SOME TEARS !!!

I would love to watch a video or two or three of you fixing the transmission, brakes and anything/everything else that needs fixing. I would LOVE to buy something like this that works but due to lack of space where I live that is out of the question. I also loved that 1959 Caddy at the end of the video. Poor thing has flat tire(s).

One of the greatest cars have been made, Congratulations

Hi from uk guys and gals👋👍 great little jeep here👍 I knew she woildnt pose to much trouble 👌 I was amazed how quick it hit off once the cleanup was over 👌 well done guys👌 a great piece of history to have a better future thanks for your time be safe and see you soon👍👋

I wish I knew now what I didn’t know then! When I was in the Air Force in the late 80’s the government sold old surplus jerks in lots of 10… excellent video and I’m very jealous! KEEP IT !!

Have a 53 Willys pickup with the 134F head that was stuck as well. I also had to remove the head and gently beat a block of wood to unstick it. It had water in the 4th or rear cylinder. I ended up rebuilding a different F head motor and am in the process of having the transmission and transfer case redone. I figured might as well address what I would no doubt have to deal with eventually anyway. When I drained the transmission/transfer case there was minimal fluid and it didn't look good. Hopefully have it under it's own power this summer. You rapping on the block of wood brought a smile to my face. unfortunately the 4th cylinder wall was too pitted.

Only one way to unseize a motor fast is with brake fluid. Let sit overnight, then use a 1/2 " drive breaker bar. Only try to go about an inch, then come back that inch. Whatever distance you move it forward, you have to keep coming back the same amount. You don't want to crack the rings. Don't force it. For the real bad ones, you may have to remove the top cover of the trans, & fill it with brake fluid too.

Play that song by lee greenwood “god bless the usa”. With a huge flag on the bars. She deserves it guys.

Sounds like an old wood-burning train trying to build steam. Did you try mouse milk or break free to loosen the engine? Heat the block with a hair drier or heat gun, maybe get the metal to expand so penetrating oil can seep in. Just a suggestion. Not telling you how. I've learned more from watching ya'll than I could ever think of teaching you.

The shows that the owners won't sell, ( even after they've been sitting for 50+ years) are sad. I would get emotionally attached to a vehicle I was resurecting from the grave. Dig it up, fix it, then give it back to the " owner", is crazy.

Great job guys! Pretty cool you were able to get that old engine working and take a victory lap. If it were my project, I would swap drivetrain from a newer (less desirable) jeep. Maybe a Cherokee or Grand Cherokee?

I would paint the old girl. Clean it all up. Maybe rebuild the motor, transmission. If I didn't have a project I would like to have it. Hey is the donuts any good at that shop? You two guys are great, as you both work together so well. Hey let Daddy drive one. Sister did a great job filming.

It;a "F" head engine half over and half under. I've owned many jeeps and the high hoods are hardest to find

That's a sweet little Jeep! If I had it than I would probably just fix it up enough to be useable and make sure that it doesn't rust away. Then I would use it as a camping rig. Even if I hat to trailer it to the trail head. Nicley done!

I know this may not have anything to do with this video but I was wondering if you guys saw my comment about the little 4-cylinder car putting the starter on 24 volts and a stronger combustible down the throat of the carburetor stronger than gas or starting fluid???

Great video. I used to have a 1953 CJ 3 A with Aluminum top. Ran great!

Hey guys just curious to know what came of the Ford Econoline van after you got it back to the shop,was it salvageable or was everything totally junk ? Cause I remember was falling apart being pulled out of its grave.

Second time watching this, still impressed. I have a '58 model running and driving here in Oz and possibly buying a second one that's a basket case - at least I'll have some spare parts.

I think you should restore this Jeep to Army Specs and donate to Veterans Museum. Good job on unlocking the engine - AGAIN!!!!!!!

Great job guys. .... This Jeep CJ-3B jeep was then produced by Mitsubishi as the Mitsubishi Jeep J-series under license....👍👍

Awesome! I love it! Fix it up lets see some build videos! I have a 77 Jeep CJ7 that I found in a barn and slowly restored, and now I daily drive it. I love driving around in a vintage Jeep with no top or doors.

Josh a Good 24 - 48 hr. Soak Solution although not the cheapest, It works better than most, is 3 parts ATF to 1 part Acetone. It eats rust very well.

Good afternoon, show the Restored channel, my dream is to have a jeep wilis but here in Brazil it's very expensive and I can't afford it, you can donate to me, I'm very grateful.