Frame Swapping a Willys Wagon; build episode 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- When I bought this Willys wagon it was welded to a Suburban frame but I knew that I wanted a more modern chassis for this rig. The obvious choice is a Jeep JK frame. Tons of Aftermarket support, strong, can be built to handle serious off road trails. But making a 1953 Willys fit a 2007 Jeep chassis means a LOT of changes need to be made.
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Love the show, just make them longer.
they are all different lengths....you will see some longer ones in the mix
hi Ian,
i love the content and the overall detail, just wish it was a a bit more than 7 to 10 minutes, some of us fabrication guys like to see a bit more detail and a little less of the stylized fade in fadout and montages.
Still want to remain positive and love your work.
Cheers
3:15 love what you did with the front rnd, the old front end was a face that only a mother could love. I'm binge watching...
I have always enjoyed your builds. I would love to see some longer videos. Keep them coming!
Love it how the tank skid loos like it was made for just that Application. As always lifting a glass cheers
Yeah I was shocked how well it fit
Whoa- where has this build build all my life. Ok a year. Just got back from looking at a 53 to put on my jkur chassis. And I want to see more of the project. Great stuff Ian - love the fabrication !
Good as always. Just wish each episode was longer. What you would consider boring would be the cherry on top for use. Just like nate from dirtlifestyle.
It takes a lot of work to make these videos the length that they are....we are considering editting a long run version for Prime
Bumpers look great.
It's really looking good 👍👍🇨🇱
Great videos hoped I would see your skills again 👍
Lookin soooooo good! Love the build man
Appreciate it!!
This shop your in looks different than the area where you film fourwheeler. I like it! Nice build on wagon!
I want to get 4 bodies
1/4 them to make a wider longer big jeep
Put it on a dodge cummins chassis
Man Ian, you are a hard man to follow. Had no idea you had your own YT channel til I was catching up on some BleepinJeep videos and there you were judging a race of $#!t box XJ vs ZJ, and again on Busted Knuckle, lol. Anyway, huge fan from your past, watched Extreme 4x4 til you left. Actually rewatching it on Amazon lately.
If you get back to doing the Q&A videos I found on here I've got a good technical one for you.
Giving me some ideas on my next build. What's your thoughts on doing grand wagoner build?
I can get a basket case for a good price. Or start my CJ8 basket case?
Cheers! Nice to see another whisky drinker with a Jeeping problem.
More to come!
Hi Ian!! Love your channel! I´m building a dual purpose rig, a Jeep Zj and when i was thinking about the wheels and suddenly i remembered this episode! can you please tell me which wheels you got on? thank you so much and hope to see this awesome project finished!
These are Mickey Thompson Classic II's
@Big Tire Garage hello Ian,
What's the model of the rear axel ?
Thank
Spidertrax
Yes it is a spidertrax
Hey Ian, just a quick observation/question/critique, I noticed (and watched) all the episodes on this build on Amazon prime video, any reason as to why I didn't see it promoted anywhere? I've just been waiting every week to see the new episodes on TH-cam. Maybe it has to do with me not having any kid of social media besides TH-cam. I guess what I'm trying to say is, maybe if you and your team could figure a way to promote your content to those people who aren't too into social media it would benefit you even more. But who's to know your shows aren't doing amazing as they are. Love your content either way brother. Hope to see your around for many more years👍
Hey Jorge, we use a many promo and advertising solutions for these videos, including FB, IG, IGTV, as well as TH-cam and google ads. If you didn't see them it is probably because you either already came to this channel or you subscribed.....that would remove you from the advertising algorythm
@@BigTireGarage makes sense. Thanks for the reply. Cheers to many more years 🥃🍻
@@BigTireGarage Can you make your video's at least 15 minutes.
Loved seeing your wagon in action out in Moab. I have a 59' that I am planning to frame swap. If you covered this I must have missed it, but did you shorten your JK frame for this build? Thanks, Fred
No frame swap needed, just had to chop a few inches off the front
@@BigTireGarage so you used the JKU frame and just cut the front and back down till you met the look you wanted. I'm curious and following this closely as I'm wanting to do the same.
🍻👍
Are you running the fuel evap system? I’m wondering how you plan to plumb the fuel tank. Do you plug off the evap plugs on the tank or actually install the whole purge system.
That is covered in the next episode
@@BigTireGarage I've watched every episode to date on this build about 3 times now and haven't seen anything on the fuel system/evap/purge info. Was it cut in editing? I've gotten some great ideas from your builds. Actually working on a 59 Willys truck using original frame and swapping axles and putting a 4.0 from a 2005 rubicon in it.
You notice he pours a drink but does he really drink it?lol.....
Yep...I qould never waste good whiskey like that
its disgusting how effortless you make it all seem....profane word insert... :). great project
Thank you
💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯
Put some suspension under it? Isn't that a metalcloak lift I see already installed on that jk frame?
It is kind of just "mocked up" into place to make it a roller. But yes it will get the full metal cloak lift install soon
@@BigTireGarage love following the build, watching your progress has given me renewed motivation to work on my multiple jeep projects.
hay Ian would that from work under a grand cherokee wj
With enough work it can . But the WJ is a uni body jeep .. The frame is built into the body ..
@@Dino30ish yes I no it's a uni body frame. iam wanting to do away with it .and put a better set up under it .
@@kevinclevenger8741 .. I have been planning this for years .. Figured it out for the ZJ / TJ .. Next was the WJ .. But I think I like the idea of a WK or WKII version better .. On the hunt for a roller rubi chassis now .
5 slot grill??
Yep
Narrowed TJ grille. Looks goofy as hell. Sorry Ian. Just can't get into it. And I like goofy.
@Big Tire Garage Can you make your video's at least 15 minutes.
4 minute video... You're killing us with this!
Ummmm well this one is 8 minutes not 4..and why do you keep asking for 15 minute videos?
Sorry, I can't take a supposed grown man seriously when he wears his hair like a 6 year old kid trying to look cool, I don't care how long he's been on TV.
Then why are you watching?
@@BigTireGarage, only watched until I couldn't take any more.
Stop showing this add i am sick uv it.
Ad? I don't control the ads on the channel
Heya mate. I was just going to say the same thing. Great vids but too short.
So just a question. What do you do when you aren't working on your own jeeps.
Cheers from Aus mate.
Sleep....no, man honestly I am pretty busy on a regular basis. So building jeeps, filming for other shows and companies jeeps me pretty covered up