Frame Swapping a Willys Wagon; build episode 4

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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[josephbuchanan]

Love the show, just make them longer.

[paulroyds]

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

[joeschlotthauer]

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...

[gusorviston]

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 !

[jaycrane]

Love it how the tank skid loos like it was made for just that Application. As always lifting a glass cheers

[lloydmiller]

I have always enjoyed your builds. I would love to see some longer videos. Keep them coming!

[greghoffstadt]

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.

[floydstowe]

Great videos hoped I would see your skills again 👍

[KY-deyb]

This shop your in looks different than the area where you film fourwheeler. I like it! Nice build on wagon!

[Jeepy]

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.

[ifitsnotbrokenfixit]

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?

[Passionméca]

@Big Tire Garage  hello Ian,
What's the model of the rear axel ?
Thank

[rudysresurrection]

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

[danielmagalhaes]

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!

[cdsaun]

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.

[paultavres]

I want to get 4 bodies
1/4 them to make a wider longer big jeep
Put it on a dodge cummins chassis

[stephenmorris]

Put some suspension under it? Isn't that a metalcloak lift I see already installed on that jk frame?

[kevinclevenger]

hay Ian would that from work under a grand cherokee wj

[garrettlowell]

Cheers! Nice to see another whisky drinker with a Jeeping problem.

[jetmjr]

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 YouTube. Maybe it has to do with me not having any kid of social media besides YouTube. 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👍