1953 Jeep Willys Truck

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   Someone local is willing to sell this 1953 Jeep Willys Truck S/N 453-EC2 17961.He paid $600 but might take $400. It appears that most of it is there. It has a LOT of rust but a lot of it is still good. I am going to try and add some photos that I took. I am asking for advice. This could be a good project for me. Comments?
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Edited by CZander - 14 May 2016 at 8:52pm

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CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1953 Jeep Willys Truck Posted: 14 May 2016 at 8:38pm
	Someone local is willing to sell this 1953 Jeep Willys Truck S/N 453-EC2 17961.He paid $600 but might take $400. It appears that most of it is there. It has a LOT of rust but a lot of it is still good. I am going to try and add some photos that I took. I am asking for advice. This could be a good project for me. Comments? [IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG] Edited by CZander - 14 May 2016 at 8:52pm

Oilleaker1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4411	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oilleaker1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2016 at 11:10pm
	Yes buy it. It would be great for parts and a title. Then find another that isn't so rusty. The pieces alone on this one are worth more than what you quoted. I would not try and fix it. Too far gone. Lots of still very good parts though. I have a '53 just like it. Tailgate = 400.00, front splash pan = 175.00 Seat spring set = unavailable, on and on. Get it. John
	Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!

CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2016 at 11:26pm
	Thanks John. My initial intention was to buy an CJ2A, 3A or 3B but I came across this and I think it would be a cool project and really nice! It would be matched up to my Bantam T3-C trailer. The guy that has it knows of another one in Nebraska that is in better condition so maybe I could look at that one.

Oilleaker1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4411	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oilleaker1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2016 at 11:37pm
	You can have both. Just tell yourself it's OK! Warning: everywhere I go in mine, people want it. They love it. I've never had such a bunch of smiling folks. I left mine patina'd and just fixed what was needed to make it dry and warm. Comfort? forget it. It's a 1 ton. Rides like a brick. I still drive it every day because it's just a handy dandy. Wherever I go, I get stopped at the curb and the questions fly. Kinda fun. I'm still waiting for the guy that says " you like them damn things" I have one, come and get it.
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Lee MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 13 Aug. 2008 Location: Harris, MN Status: Offline Points: 4945	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lee MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:08am
	Cool!, never seen one rusted out above the rain gutters .... Good for parts, I would look further for one to restore!...Oilleaker has a very nice spare, but he never sells Jeeps! Lee
	LEE 44 GPW-The Perfected Willys 49 2A “If you wait, you only get older” 67 M715 American Made Rolling History

WeeWilly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 07 May 2009 Location: Clayton IN Status: Offline Points: 3423	Post Options Post Reply Quote WeeWilly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:26am
	X2 on all the above, I have 1948 4X and have been gather parts to restore it. I would love to have that tail gate, it is in great shape and a lot better than the 2 that I have. Those back fenders are also rare to find in that shape. Jim
	47 CJ2A (Ranch Hand) 48 CJ2A, 48 Willys truck, T3C 3782, M274 (Military Mule)

CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:29am
	It looks like most folks are telling me no on this project. I put this on my FaceBook groups and the advice there is no. Look somewhere else. The real decision for me is what Jeep to restore. My first thought was a older CJ2A. Maybe I should stick to that.

CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:37am
	That was my initial thought when I saw this sitting on his property. There are a lot of good parts on this. I might just buy it and bring it home, strip it for the parts and then find one where the frame and body are in better shape. It is the sheet metal parts thato are hard to find as to my understanding. I could start rebuilding the engine and drive train now and then look for a better frame and cab. I might be getting a plan now! One of the things that help keep me young is a project. This might be it. Does anyone know how these are offroad?

Oilleaker1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4411	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oilleaker1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:53am
	Chuck, imagine 72 HP (F 134) in a 3100 pound truck. Slow is the word. The gearing is 5:38 and are the same as a universal Willys. They do real fine as long as you aren't in a hurry. Top speed about 50, but not up hill. For putting around, they are fine. In traffic, you are holding up the show. The super Hurricane sixs were better. Expensive to build though. I'm doing one right now with a Kubota Diesel. With Overdrive, 55 MPH. I like Kubotas so this is a fun project for me. Brakes are good------11inch. Mileage sucks. I still just like to drive them. It's a Willys!!!!!! John
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Lee MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 13 Aug. 2008 Location: Harris, MN Status: Offline Points: 4945	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lee MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 1:00am
	Personally I would look for a better body before sticking a dime into this one. You need to ask yourself, do I want to be in the parts business! ?...... Some advise from me who has been parting for years, yes there is value there, no question, but there is lots more liability in what's not of parts value, what do you do with that ?, lots of work with no return. Keep looking for something that is resoreable may be better. Lee
	LEE 44 GPW-The Perfected Willys 49 2A “If you wait, you only get older” 67 M715 American Made Rolling History

CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 1:07am
	Thank you everyone for the advice. I really appreciate it. I think that I might keep looking.

rocnroll Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Online Points: 13583	Post Options Post Reply Quote rocnroll Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 2:42am
	That must be that rare targa top model....I see it stores in the bed. If you can get it for $400 you can make money on it......$600 you might be taking a risk. Just my opinion. ( I'd give a couple hundred for the tailgate and I don't even have a truck.)
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CZander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 Apr. 2016 Location: Clearwater, MN Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote CZander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2016 at 2:50am
	That is funny about the top. I lot of people have commented on that! I am still considering buying it. I have always liked trucks. I have restored a few older Chevys's.I am searching and studying this Jeep Truck and looking at what other people are doing. I think it would be a very cool Truck. Original color was Red and that is also nice! The cab top is the worst damage that I have seen so far. I am not sure yet about the frame. It has a lot of rust but doesn't look too bad. Again thanks everyone for the comments and advice.