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Willys Forum / Brazil Ford to cease production

« on: January 14, 2021, 08:20:00 PM »

Interesting article from Hemmings about Ford in Brazil.  It mentions the Willys connection.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/13/a-look-back-at-brazilian-ford-as-the-company-closes-the-book-on-a-century-of-carmaking-there?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-01-14

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: Hardtop door glass

« on: September 17, 2020, 09:18:17 PM »

Back in those days the side windows were laminated safety glass.  You can go to any glass shop and they can cut one for you.  They can show you examples of various tints.  If you wanted to have tempered glass, they can also cut that for you and send it out to be tempered.  As for the logo, I'm sure they can provide the glass without any and you could find someone to etch what you want.  That would be a little more trouble but it depends on how accurate you feel you need to be.

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Willys Forum / Re: Shackle reinforcement kit - 907120

« on: July 06, 2020, 04:22:28 PM »

Thank you so much, jneely.
I will have to do that to mine soon.  Always nice to see what the factory had to say about it.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: New Willys

« on: May 06, 2020, 07:35:50 PM »

That article provides endless links to even more great articles and pictures.
Those are "keepers" for any Willys fan.
Thanks.

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Willys Forum / Aero pedal pads

« on: February 05, 2019, 11:09:12 PM »

The recent post for driveshaft boots led me to the pedal pads that look to be the same as original Aero.
Give them a look...

https://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/body/interior-accessories-parts/clutch-brake-pedal-rubber-pad-fits-46-64-truck-station-wagon-jeepster

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: 1955 Willy’s Custom rear lenses

« on: September 24, 2018, 02:06:11 PM »

You will find the red lenses for the '54 model year are the same as the '55 model year.
So when you are looking, keep that in mind.

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Willys Forum / Re: Engine installed

« on: July 17, 2018, 07:08:31 PM »

That is beautiful!  Better than new.  I just hope I can come close to what you have done.
I like the disc brakes.  I probably missed any posts you may have made explaining them.  Briefly, what did you use and what did you have to do to fit them?  What did you do about the master cylinder for disc brakes?  Did you make a split, dual piston system?  Vacuum assist power?
Very nice job.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: Electric Wiper motor 52 Aero

« on: July 05, 2018, 10:08:57 PM »

jagarra...
The fuel pump and the vacuum pump are basically the same thing.  One sucks in fuel and pushes out fuel while the other sucks in air and pushes out air.  The Willys dual pump has a diaphragm for fuel and a diaphragm for vacuum.
You could use a vacuum gauge to check the vacuum pulled by the pump if you want to be specific or you could just put your finger over the port to see if it feels like it is sucking in the intake or pumping air out the exhaust port.  There are check valves to keep the flow in the right direction.
It is possible the diaphragm has a leak which would make the pump not work (in both cases for vacuum or fuel).
If you take the pump apart, you could see if that is the case.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: White reflectors in the Aero taillights?

« on: June 21, 2018, 12:24:56 PM »

My understanding of the reflector is, the rear of cars must have red reflectors to identify the rear of the car if the lights are not on or if the car is parked with the lights off so approaching drivers can identify the rear of another car.
The white reflectors are there because the Willys taillight red lens does not have a reflector built-in.  The clear reflector is behind the red plastic and will reflect the light back through the red lens to appear red behind the car.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: New Willys Aero Wiring Harness

« on: June 19, 2018, 07:56:19 AM »

I've been working on the RI Wiring harnesses that route into-out of the dash and found a reversed connection on the generator indicator dash light.
The oil pressure warning light (black wires) has the wire from the main harness wired to the body of the light socket, with the wire from the base/center of the bulb wired to the instrument cluster voltage regulator.

The generator light (yellow wires) was wired the same way, opposite my disassembly photos, old harness, and diagram in the shop manual.

I called RI Wiring, they checked and confirmed the Gen light wires needed to be switched. They offered to send a new socket and internal pieces but I passed since I don't have a problem with crimp connectors on something so minor that doesn't show anyway.

This won't be an issue on future harnesses but will need to be checked/corrected if you've already bought one.

Thanks, MarkH...
I have one of their harnesses waiting for me to get to that project.  I will print this out and put it in the package.
NICE FIND!
I also do not have a problem correcting a minor issue like that myself.
Those guys a RI Wiring seem pretty good to me.
If you find anything else, please post.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: Willys Aero Parts that Interchange with other Willys (Jeeps)

« on: June 07, 2018, 10:33:25 PM »

I don't know if these fit the Aero, but it looks like they will.  I found radiators at:

https://www.kaiserwillys.com/vehicle/48-51-jeepster/cooling/radiators-hoses/radiator-assemblies

They have a lot of Jeep parts and some may be useful to us Aero-nuts.
If anybody has used these and know if they work, please post here.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: Electric Wiper motor 52 Aero

« on: May 23, 2018, 05:25:08 PM »

In my search for new parts to restore my Aero, I bought two fuel pumps.  One was a one-stage that just pumps fuel and the other was a two-stage that included a vacuum pump that you can connect to the wipers.  I expect to use the two-stage and keep the other just in case.  The two-stage might be what you could use to help the wipers from "fading" on acceleration without converting to electric.
My engine is the Hurricane "F-head 6".

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: New Willys Aero Wiring Harness

« on: May 17, 2018, 04:48:24 PM »

SC/397...
I bought a complete set of wiring for my '53 Aero Eagle from Rhode Island Wiring.  It took a few weeks for them to make the set and send it but that isn't too much to expect for a complete custom made set of replica wiring.  It is identical to the original with all the correct wire colors and old fashioned covering and all the correct wire ends to make your car authentic.  Each set comes in a plastic bag with a sheet that lists where the wires go so you really don't even need a wiring diagram.  Each wire end is tagged for easy tracing of where they connect.
I have yet to get to my restoration but I'm at least ready with the wiring.
I also have a set of old style vintage spark plug wires from Vintage Wire, a division of Ididit.  Awesome stuff.
I highly recommend both companies.  If you want to make your build like new, that is the way to go.
If you are going to convert to a 12 volt system, you might want to re-think that way and just re-wire to suit the 12 volt system.
I don't think there will be any difference for '52, '53, or even the '54 but there may be some difference for the '55.
They will also make a new wire set for you of any car if you provide them with the old set along with some explanation of the connections.  That way they will use yours for a pattern and then make that car wiring available for the next guy.  They have wiring harnesses for almost any old car.
Good people to do business with.

RT

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Willys Forum / Re: New clips for side trim

« on: May 07, 2018, 07:37:33 PM »

MarkH...
I could not have asked for a better answer.
It will be a while before I get to that stage of restoration but I am anxious and will search them for the other clips I need.
If I have to send them a sample trim, I will and post the results here.
This is a great site!
Thanks again for the lead.

RT

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Willys Forum / New clips for side trim

« on: May 06, 2018, 09:48:18 PM »

Has anyone had any luck finding new clips to attach the side trim to an Aero?
I will be looking for the side trim clips and the trim clips for under the windows.
I know the old clips I have on my '53 Eagle are rusty and probably can't be made to work again.
Thanks in advance.

RT