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Gojeep 25-07-2010 07:00 PM

Grand Willys Project
 

This project has been brewing in my head for many years and been slowing gather parts and building a workshop and sheds to be able to do it.

The plan is to build a bit of a hotrod from using all the running gear, wiring, instruments, seats etc for one donor vehicle as much as possible.

http://willyshotrod.com/Willys1.jpg
Back in December 2007 I bought a Willys Pickup off eBay but it was a year before I got it home as had nowhere to store it. After much jumping through hoops with the council I built my workshop to house it.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand4.jpg
http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand5.jpg
After much looking and watching insurance auctions I was finally able to get a donor for the project. Ended up with a 2008 WH/WK Grand Cherokee with a 5.7 Hemi. It was first registered in 2009 and 12 months later T boned by a Harley rider doing a 100 mph! Hit it so hard that the foot well locked the throttle and he steered off the road into a paddock until he hit a tree.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand4a.jpg
One day these two will become one.

http://willyshotrod.com//WHgrand19a.jpg
Getting the Grand into the workshop.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand19b.jpg
The Grand is in place ready for lots of measurements and then the strip down can begin!

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand7.jpg
Got a start on the project this week. Started by taking every measurement I could think of so I can setup all the suspension under the Willys when it gets transferred across. Also been labeling every wiring plug that I have found so far. Done the whole engine bay and have it all disconnected ready for removing once I can get to the others ends of the harness under the dash. Also unbolted every panel that can come off and removed the seats.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand8.jpg
Being careful not to damage any of the trim when taking it apart in case I can sell any that I don't use.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand10.jpg
Still go a few more things like the chrome roof bars, rear bumper and tail-lights to go outside.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand11.jpg
Airbag under the dash cover was quite fiddly to get out.

http://willyshotrod.com/WHgrand13.jpg
What it looks like under the dash with the top cover off. Going to be fun getting all that into my Willys Pickup later.

itchy 25-07-2010 07:06 PM

How much was it Marcus?

itsstock 25-07-2010 07:07 PM

got my Wj manual Online.
Cannot remember site
Gooble it.

Gojeep 25-07-2010 07:08 PM

A third less than just buying a second-hand 5.7 Hemi and ECU itchy. ;)

Gojeep 25-07-2010 07:09 PM

Tried looking online but they all seems to be for earlier years so far and not the 2009. Not all have the full wiring diagrams either.

MR EXTREME JEEP 25-07-2010 07:39 PM

Got sick and tired of waiting around for a 300c Marcus?Few and far between.
Might be able to help you with the manual, Have a dvd with all Jeep models on it. Will check what year it was up to. If its current I will let you know.
You going to register it as a Willys?

itchy 25-07-2010 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gojeep (Post 1101993)
A third less than just buying a second-hand 5.7 Hemi and ECU itchy. ;)

Whats that in real dollar terms?


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