Willys a good idea?

[Reedrods51]

So I'm a die hard fan of late 40's early 50's american steel like the next guy, so when I see a '49 Jeepster for sale I jump into overdrive and start planning a build. So I have some questions; one, could I do a 302 and an AOD from a '92 mustang? or Do you think that would be too large to fit. What about rear end gearing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated so of course, have at it!

 

[21willys]

I think you should scrap your current idea and buy the jeepster that I have for sale lol.

If I build mine it's going to have sbc, 700r4 trans,stock front suspension, 2:73 gear. And be very affordable to drive.

 

[maverickmk]

And, he'll even deliver it to you

 

[21willys]

I bet your right

 

[Reedrods51]

I think you should scrap your current idea and buy the jeepster that I have for sale lol.

If I build mine it's going to have sbc, 700r4 trans,stock front suspension, 2:73 gear. And be very affordable to drive.

Can you post some pictures? I'm definitely interested If you throw in the 700r4

 

[21willys]

I don't have everything to build it yet, that's just how I was going to when I got to it.

If you dig thru the classifieds I have a old add on here for it. I don't remember what I had it priced at but $800 firm would buy it. Delivery would be more of course.

 

[Snake Farm]

A Willys is always a good idea!

 

[21willys]

http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27040

Here's mine!

 

[donsrods]

Jeepsters are VERY cool cars. My second car (when I was 11) was a Jeepster and I have always wanted one since.

Chevies go in there easier, but a sbf will fit too with a little work.

Don

 

[21willys]

Ill deliver to anyone Don! Lol

 

[maverickmk]

http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27040

Here's mine!

Oh wow, that thing is cool.

 

[Reedrods51]

Just a few questions for 21willys, what could you do for a delivery to san antonio texas, 2. what state did it originally come from? 3. are you throwing in the 7r400?

 

[21willys]

Sending you a pm.

 

[mikec4193]

Hi Everyone

Willys Jeepsters have almost a cult following in stock form (as does most other early Willys Jeep stuff)...if it is a complete running driving Jeepster put it on Ebay and sell it as is....those guys are getting stupid money for these vehicles...I would love to own one as I love the looks of the early Willys products and I have no use for 4 wheel drive...so a jeepster would fit me great...someday I guess...yes please post up some pictures of you project....love to see the old stuff getting saved...

MikeC

 

[Reedrods51]

21willys Once again, I'm sorry if my messages have sent and i'm just repeating myself, but it's not showing up as being sent to me on my mail, anyway do you have a title on the vehicle? and do you have any pictures of the floor boards and the flat 6. Thankyou

 

[21willys]

I can only offer a bill of sale for it.

Rear seat area

Rear floorboards

Front floors

Front floors

 

[21willys]

I have no idea what someone was doing when they cut the floor up. It appears someone was in the middle of a engine swap that never got finished.

 

[Reedrods51]

I'll get back to you in a little bit willy, I'm gonna crunch some numbers and look for a room to keep it if i were to buy it. Thanks for all your help!

 

[21willys]

My numbers below. I should be heading south/west within the next 1.5 months and would need to do it on that trip to do it for the price I quoted.

Eric