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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: August 04, 2015, 10:24:53 AM »

yeah that for sure looks like the one i pulled from the 53, and no grommet here one more piece i may need someday..gave it a few more tries at heating it up it did seem to get somewhat better but just not sealing totally. one more question on wipers, behind switch on dash there are two vacuum lines>>where do theses need to be ran to? or do they wipers seem to work without them being connected to anything..

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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: August 03, 2015, 07:31:44 PM »

no luck still got the leak,  only when, i guess the valve is in the open position.  now whats the difference between the ronco and the Harrison or how does a person know one from the other? and are they both repairable or replaceable?

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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: August 03, 2015, 02:49:42 PM »

thanks, i will give that a shot and keep my fingers crossed that cures the problem after all it was a small leak maybe sealing is the issue thanks Joe will let you know the results.

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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: August 03, 2015, 11:27:56 AM »

that sounds good i will get together a list of parts needed,   ok now i have got the car put back together with all hoses to heater core ran,  test started and motor seem to get very hot very quick.. opened port on the head seemed to be better now leaking and hissing under dash at valve.  asked a few guys around and everyone seemed to be baffled at the situation, question: does port on head need to be in the open position if connected to heater core also are the temp.valves available or how do fix the valve???  before it was not connected the was a plug on water pump and no hoses connected to core box, now i know why and it makes sense as to why there is rust more in the area below valve then anywhere else on the car..so now that seems to be my dilemma now,  how toy fix valve>>>  no luck getting photos posted either still keep trying<<<

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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: July 27, 2015, 11:40:16 PM »

well i was unable to get photos uploaded correctly, still trying excited about showing the work i have done on 53 willys aeroeagle hardtop, pretty much just taking one piece at a time off clean and reassemble. new hoses, break and fuel lines, breaks, tires also have replaced bad wiring in the engine compartment although at this point did not use the factory style wiring just correct size, cut back into harness far enough to get to good wire, butt spliced and re wrapped all wire almost ready for the road! I'm aiming for labor day weekend, we here in Alamosa Colorado have a car fest that weekend called the Early Iron Festtival every year for the past thirty-five years what a great time it is food, drink, cars and music and of course cruising i know it won't be no show car by any means but just the fact that its a great looking car, a piece of history and just to be able to add more and more to the vehicle year to year. or heck i may just leave it as it is so that history shows, right as long as it gets down the road safely runs well if its not broke don't fix it! " unless you have a ton of cash" anyhow just babbling on now… parts wanted;left and right tail light housing /head light trim rings/ hubcaps or trim rings or both windshield washer knob i do have one hub cap its the full size disc with the "W" surrounded by red circle.  any leads will be great!  thanks in advance..AA

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Willys Forum / Re: routing heater hoses

« on: July 23, 2015, 08:12:41 PM »

Great! thats kind of how i got it going, the only difference is the ports to my car come out of the front of core box..i will post photos soon so my situation can be seen.. thanks that photo certainly helps..

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Willys Forum / routing heater hoses

« on: July 23, 2015, 09:45:25 AM »

need help with knowing which way the heater hoses are to be routed or connected to core box 1953 Willy's aeroeagle with 226 super hurricane engine

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:55:54 PM »

Well sounds like thats what i shall do, i will join KFOCI and go about it that way thanks for the help.

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 19, 2013, 09:56:29 AM »

Thanks Aeroman, of course this helps i had no knowledge of these very good looking cars didn't even know Willys made a car, although my father certainly remembered them he told me some fella had one years ago, and come weekends they would load up and take that Willys car up to some high lakes here in colorado, and my after said they would just crawl up mountain roads,  and can understand that with the clearance alone then the original tires and wheels were perfect for that type of driving, still had two original size tires and rims seem to be good and there is five total rims, Question why do you think the trim No. was left blank,  and i do have all three body emblems two that are "WILLYS" and one "AEROEAGLE" and the other missing knob off dash i figured is the windshield wiper knob.  well i am gonna go get some more photos, and did peek around and this car does have very limited rust , no the next thing is where do i find front shocks? rear seems i can find but front don't know, and tires what is the best fit for a stock stance,   do i leave as close to original or do i go towards the streetrod look thats where i am stuck with now. I'm just excited either way,  and the phone call my mistake i did later see your more of a computer guy so i apologize but fill free to call anytime,  and hope I'm using this forum in the right way and what a great thing it is i hope to a member for a long time to come, and always have my eyes open looking for cars,jeeps, trucks, stuff!....
 

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 17, 2013, 11:19:34 PM »

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 17, 2013, 10:51:18 PM »

Ok here is a little more information on the 53 Willys,  Style No. 685A-HTS looks like S at the end little scuffed on that point, Body No. 47766, Trim No. that area is not stamped at all. Paint No. 80. that was all from firewall plate.  doorjamb plate 653-MC1 10001-17018.  Now the Engine is silver in color, has flat head that reads willys super hurricane, manifold off to the left if looking from front of engine. And will get few more photos here soon, and once again this is all good info and is very much appreciated thank the both of you very much.

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 16, 2013, 09:11:25 PM »

OK well thanks for that info, and yes i looked over this car pretty well so far and it looks solid other then surface rust really no cancer areas, so now do you have an idea on what the value might be on this car and some ideas on where to find an original grill and are floor pans available or is it just repair work
thats gonna have to be done, just hours ago i got it started woohoo!

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 16, 2013, 05:33:29 PM »

This car also has the six cylinder super hurricane model number -W6L-, with the three speed transmission I'm thinking, shifter on column, there is a knob next to ignition missing, any idea what that was?   thanks again..

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 16, 2013, 05:02:41 PM »

Here is a few photos of 1953 willys aero eagle hope there clear enough and i can post more if needed.

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Willys Forum / Re: Is it all original

« on: May 16, 2013, 04:54:27 PM »