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Member ID: 1longwagon

Location: Belton, MO

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1953 Willys Wagon
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Bought: Jan, 2009


Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ 0 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed100mph
  • HP210
  • Weight5800lbs

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Updated on May 06, 2012

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1longwagon’s Willys Wagon

    • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
     

 

PLEASE START WITH PAGE 7, TO SEE THE PICTURES FROM THE BEGINNING OF OUR PROJECT.  NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT PLEASE THEN GO BACK TO PAGE 1 AND GO FROM THERE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. 

THIS WAGON IS COMPLETE (UPDATED PHOTOS ON PAGE 6)

 

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June 1, 2009 Back from media blast.  June 3, 2009 Etching Primer

 

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 June 14, 2009 - Chassis from 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, cutting the chassis to length.  Removing 9.75".

 June 14, 2009 - Chassis cut to length!

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June 19, 2009 -Body to chassis mount.  Sitting on jacks n blocks, ready for body mounts.

 

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 July 4, 2009 - Fabricating Dodge pedal assembly. Dodge Hydra Boost under hood.

 

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 July 19, 2009 - Miscellaneous patching and body work.

  

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 August 7, 2009 - Finished fabricating 16 body to chassis mounts.

 

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 Aug. 10, 2009 - Back passenger side corner patch repair.  Patch fits good!

 

 

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Aug. 25, 2009 - Picked up the re-manufactured engine from Cummins, KC MO.  Cummins 4BTAA Turbo Diesel!

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 Aug. 27, 2009 - Engine mock up!  Sept. 3, 2009 - Engine mount fabric.

 1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Sept. 4, 2009 - Engine mocked up! 

 

 1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Sept. 6, 2009 - Fabric. Battery Box.

1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Sept. 6, 2009 - New spot for Gauge Cluster!

1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Sept. 12, 2009 -Fabricated Heater.

1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Sept. 12, 2009 - Steering Column and Wheel installed!

 

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 Sept. 17, 2009 Build new console.  Steering column & wheel, pedal assembly and patched floor.

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Sept. 26, 2009 - Fabricated Front Seats from 96 Ford Explorer.

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Oct. 1, 2009 - Fabricated Intercooler.  Install Steering Shaft.

 1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Oct. 2, 2009 - Back Seats Fabricated.

  

1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon  Oct. 15, 2009 - New fuel filler neck area from 92 Ford F150.

1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon  Oct. 15, 2009 - 4" exhaust off Dodge Ram.

 

 1longwagons 1953 Willys Wagon Oct. 15, 2009 - Looks bad ass!  but hood scoop doesn't stay.

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jlsclimber  

Posted by: jlsclimber

I have a 55 wagon. I'd like to do something very similar. Did you narrow the frame? What axles did you use?

CORDOBA-440-MAN  

Posted by: CORDOBA-440-MAN

WOW NICE WORK ALL 5 *****

potatoes4  

Posted by: potatoes4

This Willys Wagon is freaking Sweet, the restoration is incredible. Awesome Job

footy3  

Posted by: footy3

Great lloking truck, wondering, did you sell it yet? Thanks.

1longwagon  

Posted by: 1longwagon

Thanks! I think we still have an ad out there, the others have expired. We haven't tried to sell it, we're moving overseas, we might decide to take it, but we'd consider a reasonable offer. It raises interest everywhere we take it!

footy3  

Posted by: footy3

I looked for the ad on Ebay but didn't see it. To be honest I'm probably more of a tirekicker than a serious purchaser, because I think it's probably out of my range, but I have no idea what you'd be asking. It's really outstanding looking. I would use it just for driving on the beach. Thanks for your response

rookie019  

Posted by: rookie019

Where did you get that visor? I wanted to run one on my truck but couldn't find one that looked right.

1longwagon  

Posted by: 1longwagon

A neighbor gave the visor, it fits a late 40's early 50's car. The brand name is Fulton, from that era. Thanks!

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Member ID: 1longwagon

Location: Belton, MO