Willys Jeep Restoration | The Original SUV

The roots of the iconic Jeep brand go way back to 1908 when it was known as Willys. In this episode we look at a complete restomod of a 1959 Willys wagon. This was the original SUV and is the grandfather of todays Jeep Grand Cherokee. See the history of Jeep and how it evolved over the years. Then see how Jellybean AutoCrafters has brought this vehicle back to life.

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[loganshotrodx]

These old wagons have skyrocketed in popularity. Beautiful build! 🤘😎👍

[robertrobert]

I remember looking at the old large JEEP Cherokee wagons which only got 8 mpg. Then the new smaller size Cherokee which got 24 mpg, which was the 1st JEEP I bought. When that one wore out, I got a second one. I did a lot of camping in the mountains and they served me well.

[leeadams]

Those guys really know what they are doing...very nice job

[timothymulholland]

I grew up in ineof these in the 1950s. Great memories.

[gill.henryshaw]

I had a 1954 ex South African Willy's Wagoneer. As such it was right hand drive. I acquired it in 1964 from a London car dealer and drove it home to Scarborough in Yorkshire. It had the Hurricane F head 4 cylinder engine and three speed transmission. I did it up as the Woody Wagon. It was a very rare vehicle in the UK😂 loved the Wagoneer, but eventually I had to scrap it due to parts difficulty. Henry Shaw.😅

[craighapp]

Great history lesson, and a beautiful rig. I own a 61 Wagon, to go along with my Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.

[sajeevs]

Very nice video and very nice presentation 👌👋👋👋👋
I am the one of the owner 1957 model Willys Station Wagon in India .Very nice and original condition i am keeping my willys station wagon.

[billcochran]

I had a 1959 with a Hurricane Six in it, in four low, you could get out and walk next to it, it was a tank and the six cylinder handled well. I’d love to have it back!

[rajindersinghsaran]

Excellent review of the origin of Jeep
And fabulous restoration and upgrade

[fredmacdonald]

beautiful build had a 63 with the ohc 6

[jellybeanhotrods]

This is another great video Bruce. Well done

[Blend-]

What happened to the CJ2a? CJ3a? CJ3b? All before the CJ5. Also the Willys wagon and truck were intro’d in 1946 but did NOT have 4wd until 1949. The Chevrolet Suburban was intro’d in 1933 well before the Willys-Overland wagon. The Willys was the first all steel wagon

[bigears]

They were also a 6 cyl, but if this was a 4 the radiator panel is set further back, but they have tons of room for a eight

[diecastcollector]

What an incredible beauty you've created!! I even have it's scale model on my channel.
I have subscribed your channel 🙏

[-oiiio-]

John North Willys pronounced his name _Will - iss, _ not "Will - eez."

Ford's GP was _Government, 80" wheelbase_ (P was internal Ford code for 80" wheelbase), not 'Pygmy'.

Chrysler is now Stellantis North America.

The vehicle featured has been beautifully modified, very tastefully done. I imagine it cost a bit.

[sw]

Great job on this Willys. Im jealous of tbe owner. Lol

[CORSUA]

Mais le vrai bonheur serait que ce TRÉSOR soit dans mon

[richardpedersen]

My Dad had a '53 when I was growing up! Very capable, just not fast 👍🤣

[CORSUA]

C du grand bonheur pour les yeux....🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[theleafsprungjeeper]

Awesome work! Very well crafted! I just have three questions: What are the options chosen for the spare tire? What was the arrangement for track bars and sway bars? What are the specs for the gearbox/ transfer case/ axles?