‘54 Willys P/U

[NOBLNG]

I built the driveshafts from aluminum tubing. There is a post in the tips section on how I made them. Next up is fabricating some steering gear.?

Thanks for lookin’!

Edited March 26, 2021 by NOBLNG

[Tom Geiger]

Wow! Lotza work there! I like the foresight of the pin mounts. Will save you fits later on! Pins are my friend!

[misterNNL]

Great technique for getting the correct profiles by making templates using photos of the real thing. Admirable work in every area. Thanks for taking photos and sharing your progress with us.

[BIGTRUCK]

This is a cool project, very nice indeed.

[NOBLNG]

On 3/26/2021 at 10:24 AM, Tom Geiger said:

Wow! Lotza work there! I like the foresight of the pin mounts. Will save you fits later on! Pins are my friend!

Thanks Tom. Mmm...yes, pins are good. I try to pin everything.?

On 3/26/2021 at 10:45 AM, misterNNL said:

Great technique for getting the correct profiles by making templates using photos of the real thing. Admirable work in every area. Thanks for taking photos and sharing your progress with us.

Thanks Tom. It seemed like a logical method once it occurred to me.  It won’t be any contest winner, that’s for sure...but that shallow roof profile and flat windshield are two flaws I couldn’t live with. And after going through the work to correct it, I figured why not cast it so I don’t have to duplicate my efforts in the future.

Edited June 4, 2022 by NOBLNG

[misterNNL]

4 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks Tom. Mmm...yes, pins are good. I try to pin everything.?

Thanks Tom. It seemed like a logical method once it occurred to me.  It won’t be any contest winner, that’s for sure...but that roof line and flat windshield are two flaws I couldn’t live with. And after going through the work to correct it, I figured why not cast it so I don’t have to duplicate my efforts in the future.

You're welcome. I use that same method when building the antique travel trailers I build. Once you have an accurate measurement for the wheelbase or overall body length everything falls into place.

[BuilderX]

Thanks for all this input on this Jeep. This is awesome stuff here!?

[Bullybeef]

I wish I was at this level of detail building! 
impressive 

[Belugawrx]

This is looking great Greg ! Nice work on the drive shafts 

[Steve H]

Hi Greg, awesome work sir. Those drive shafts are fantastic, I checked out your tutorial, thanks for sharing. Very nice work all round.

Cheers, Steve

[NOBLNG]

I fabbed a couple of steering boxes and cast them. At first I did the GM one on the right, which mounts outside the frame, since that is what my truck has.  Then I remembered that I switched to the J10 frame, so I need one that mounts inside the frame. Now that I have the box, I can get started on the linkages.

Edited April 20, 2022 by NOBLNG

[Kromolly]

Very impressive work and an enjoyable thread.  Thank you for sharing!

[dimaxion]

Do you cast the Hood for yourself ? Will you make it available ? I am in for 2 . I am liking your progress here . Thanx 

[NOBLNG]

4 hours ago, dimaxion said:

Do you cast the Hood for yourself ? Will you make it available ? I am in for 2 . I am liking your progress here . Thanx 

Thanks for your interest...I  am just making these for myself though.

And thanks everyone for the compliments!?

Edited March 29, 2021 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

I made some inner wheel rims from pvc pipe and some bead lock rings. I’m not sure if I am going to use these for this build...but I definitely plan on using them on future builds. I also fabbed some interior door panels. I’m not going big on detail for the interior, but I can’t have nothing!?

 

Edited April 1, 2021 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

Well it’s been slow going on this project. I’ve gotten lots of fiddly little things done though. Steering linkage is fabbed now and hooked up. I’ve re-made the rear shocks and roughed in the mounts for them and mounted a fuel tank.

I mounted the tailgate and fuel filler tube and also managed to get a coat of primer on it so that I can see what needs a little more body work...mostly the grill area I think.

My checker plate from Slaters arrived, so I got to work making my toolbox and box cover. I’ve been dabbling a bit with brass lately and made some hood hinges for it and these little gas shocks that hold the box lid up.?

 

Edited January 23, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Steve H]

Amazing work Greg, it’s coming together. 
 

Steve

[Mattilacken]

Beautiful scratch building! That’s looking terrific! Great work, I will be following along and learn!

Edited April 29, 2021 by Mattilacken

[Tom Geiger]

Looks great!  Can’t wait to see it finished!

[NOBLNG]

Thanks Steve, Anton, Tom! ?

I didn’t like the styrene plank and screws holding the hinge onto the toolbox, so I got rid of them. I epoxied the hinge on and camouflaged the holes.

The next items I have to fab are some bumpers and an exhaust system.

[89AKurt]

Thanks for your comment on my CARHENGE topic.  I will have to study this WIP, quick glance, looks awesome!

[1930fordpickup]

Another great up date Greg.  I am sure if you loaned out the master if you don't want to cast them, these cabs would sell. 

[slusher]

man, your Power Woagon looks fantastic.  You have don some excellent work on your project!

[NOBLNG]

On 5/17/2021 at 2:52 AM, slusher said:

man, your Power Woagon looks fantastic.  You have don some excellent work on your project!

Thanks for the compliment Carl. It is a Willys Overland though, not a Dodge.?

[NOBLNG]

So I redid the rear springs for a third time. When I started making the exhaust, I realized the rear springs were not right. They scaled out to almost six feet long.? The Jeep Honcho springs that I sort of copied are way longer than they should be also.  

Oh well, it’s all good now! The engine and drivetrain are in place and so is the exhaust system.

 I scratch built the front and rear bumpers, as well as the winch and roller fairlead.

Edited January 23, 2023 by NOBLNG