Jeep Willys

khanak · 16th March 2005, 22:40

Hey I spotted this Jeep Willy's Jeep at Mahabaleshwar at a pump

Rudra Sen · 16th March 2005, 23:24

Great. Original American one with six cylinder. But I'm sure, the owner must have put in a diesel one. Can't see the tow winch though. Next time you spot this one again, ask if he wants to sell!!!

Dippy · 17th March 2005, 00:47

Man Rudra , why didnt we see one of these on our trip to Mahableshwar

Dippy

aadix · 17th March 2005, 09:40

rudra,
u intrested in old classics like these?
i can try and get you those old ww2 landcrusiers with original engine,there are quite a few in hyd.

ps:isnt that a american kaiser?? are willys and kaisers same?

Rudra Sen · 17th March 2005, 09:52

Aadix, I like this shape. Jap older models are no match for this simple design.
Somebody offered one long back to me for 12k.

aadix · 17th March 2005, 09:54

12k!

in working condition?

is it still there?

vinsanity · 17th March 2005, 10:17

My Uncle in Palghat got one the millitary green color and stickering with all the accessories like the axe, can and all.. Really a classic piece of machinery... I Really like it.. Another uncle here in Cochin has one, wonder if he plans to sell it, will surely ask him...

Technocrat · 17th March 2005, 11:28

LOL I am from Bhopal which has lots of Willy's jeeps. But was not much intereted in them that time

will try getting some snaps when i go there.

islero · 17th March 2005, 21:19

But man, one of my best expriences was at darjeeling in an original land rover early 1950's with unpainted bodywork. It was a short wheelbase 90 version and the driver who ferried me and my family around was really good, he was going at 40 into cant-see-anything-farther-than-3 feet fog without flinching!! Being really young, it has had a premanent effect on me, and I now am a diehard Landy enthusiast who clamours for issues of Land Rover owner!

Rudra Sen · 17th March 2005, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by islero

he was going at 40 into cant-see-anything-farther-than-3 feet fog without flinching!!

That was the time in Darjeeling. Old, not-so-old and some new models (with different grill design) parked in WALFORD.
One thing you must give to those drivers.. they know their road like their palm.

trinadha · 9th March 2006, 23:48

guys wnated to do something in the retro week ,and was fascinated by a newspaper ad willys for sale 45k.I felt it was cheap...and cheaper than a bike ,but tell me more about the maintance.....and mainly engine (diesel/petrol) , i logged onto usedcarbazar.com a site which gives ads and its is publicity in eenadu classifieds.

...funny but i found what i wanted two willys for sale both 1944 ,both greenn(lovely color)..
are they cheap in maintatnce.will cover up adventure tomorow with photos,and is the 15 year old vehicle rule still valid in india.
guys please tell me
and are there any willys owners amongst us??????? user review for the car please ,

nitrous · 10th March 2006, 01:20

U just have to pay 'green tax' for older vehicles.

Its like 500 bucks a year. Big deal,huh?? (for us car enthusiasts)

v12 · 10th March 2006, 11:54

I'm not sure if this is a Ford or a Willy's but this is one of the best maintained "Jeep" i've ever seen. Was featured in BSMotoring. The owner had gone all the way to the US to source parts to restore it. I guess it still has its original gun mounts and pick axe too.

ghostrider4385 · 10th March 2006, 12:36

We used to have a willys jeep when I was a kid. Was a weird color that was like a mixture of green and grey (not dirty green), and had a lot of scratches all around because of us taking it really deep into our farm to hunt, where the dry brush used to scratch against the car. It was very well maintained though. But ye, I did love that jeep. Had this really cool black shovel with a red handle on the side the bonnet! Silly things that would excite a lil' kid that I was then!

Someone in my area used to have a willys jeep too, extremely well maintained. It was shiny black and I don't remember ever seeing even one scratch on it. Had those huge balloon tires that were famous in those days, with red caps on them. And I remember being facinated by the cushioned rexene which covered the bars over which the canvas top would go. I used to think it was the coolest thing around, apart from the same owners black conti. Sadly I don't see that jeep nor the conti around anymore. Sigh!!!

Godspeed.

Alok.

dhirajs · 10th March 2006, 13:07

V12,it certainly does look like a very well maintained/restored jeep.

Guys,Can we have more pics of other jeeps as well.I would love to know about the various types of jeeps available in india,ways to restore them,what engine options,what jeep would you want to get & restore,costs,places where we can find them,ur dream jeep??

Is there a thread that already exists?the only thread ive come across is the poll(where engine options for gto's cj were discussed).GTO ,no reviews from you on your new petrol engine.???

16th March 2005, 22:40	#1
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Jeep Willys Hey I spotted this Jeep Willy's Jeep at Mahabaleshwar at a pump Last edited by khanak : 16th March 2005 at 22:42.
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16th March 2005, 23:24	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Great. Original American one with six cylinder. But I'm sure, the owner must have put in a diesel one. Can't see the tow winch though. Next time you spot this one again, ask if he wants to sell!!!
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17th March 2005, 00:47	#3
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,559 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Man Rudra , why didnt we see one of these on our trip to Mahableshwar Dippy
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17th March 2005, 09:40	#4
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	rudra, u intrested in old classics like these? i can try and get you those old ww2 landcrusiers with original engine,there are quite a few in hyd. ps:isnt that a american kaiser?? are willys and kaisers same? Last edited by aadix : 17th March 2005 at 09:44.
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17th March 2005, 09:52	#5
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Aadix, I like this shape. Jap older models are no match for this simple design. Somebody offered one long back to me for 12k.
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17th March 2005, 09:54	#6
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	12k! in working condition? is it still there?
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17th March 2005, 10:17	#7
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	My Uncle in Palghat got one the millitary green color and stickering with all the accessories like the axe, can and all.. Really a classic piece of machinery... I Really like it.. Another uncle here in Cochin has one, wonder if he plans to sell it, will surely ask him...
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17th March 2005, 11:28	#8
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	LOL I am from Bhopal which has lots of Willy's jeeps. But was not much intereted in them that time will try getting some snaps when i go there.
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17th March 2005, 21:19	#9
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	But man, one of my best expriences was at darjeeling in an original land rover early 1950's with unpainted bodywork. It was a short wheelbase 90 version and the driver who ferried me and my family around was really good, he was going at 40 into cant-see-anything-farther-than-3 feet fog without flinching!! Being really young, it has had a premanent effect on me, and I now am a diehard Landy enthusiast who clamours for issues of Land Rover owner!
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9th March 2006, 23:48	#11
trinadha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 244 Thanked: 22 Times	guys wnated to do something in the retro week ,and was fascinated by a newspaper ad willys for sale 45k.I felt it was cheap...and cheaper than a bike ,but tell me more about the maintance.....and mainly engine (diesel/petrol) , i logged onto usedcarbazar.com a site which gives ads and its is publicity in eenadu classifieds. ...funny but i found what i wanted two willys for sale both 1944 ,both greenn(lovely color).. are they cheap in maintatnce.will cover up adventure tomorow with photos,and is the 15 year old vehicle rule still valid in india. guys please tell me and are there any willys owners amongst us??????? user review for the car please ,
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10th March 2006, 01:20	#12
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	U just have to pay 'green tax' for older vehicles. Its like 500 bucks a year. Big deal,huh?? (for us car enthusiasts)
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10th March 2006, 11:54	#13
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	I'm not sure if this is a Ford or a Willy's but this is one of the best maintained "Jeep" i've ever seen. Was featured in BSMotoring. The owner had gone all the way to the US to source parts to restore it. I guess it still has its original gun mounts and pick axe too.
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10th March 2006, 12:36	#14
ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 389 Thanked: 12 Times	We used to have a willys jeep when I was a kid. Was a weird color that was like a mixture of green and grey (not dirty green), and had a lot of scratches all around because of us taking it really deep into our farm to hunt, where the dry brush used to scratch against the car. It was very well maintained though. But ye, I did love that jeep. Had this really cool black shovel with a red handle on the side the bonnet! Silly things that would excite a lil' kid that I was then! Someone in my area used to have a willys jeep too, extremely well maintained. It was shiny black and I don't remember ever seeing even one scratch on it. Had those huge balloon tires that were famous in those days, with red caps on them. And I remember being facinated by the cushioned rexene which covered the bars over which the canvas top would go. I used to think it was the coolest thing around, apart from the same owners black conti. Sadly I don't see that jeep nor the conti around anymore. Sigh!!! Godspeed. Alok.
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10th March 2006, 13:07	#15
dhirajs BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 144 Thanked: 12 Times	More Pics wanted! V12,it certainly does look like a very well maintained/restored jeep. Guys,Can we have more pics of other jeeps as well.I would love to know about the various types of jeeps available in india,ways to restore them,what engine options,what jeep would you want to get & restore,costs,places where we can find them,ur dream jeep?? Is there a thread that already exists?the only thread ive come across is the poll(where engine options for gto's cj were discussed).GTO ,no reviews from you on your new petrol engine.???
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