A Willys for my bird dogs

I had to do some grinding on my frame as well for the dual MC kit.  Mine had a little section about 3 inches wide that boxed the frame just in that area.  Apparently this isn't on all of the frames. 

I was already cutting and grinding to get the motormounts and battery box off though, so I didn't mind.

Finally got around to cutting off the pedal shaft support and associated bracket. felt weird REMOVING stuff from the Jeep. I expect to finish mounting the R&P dual MC kit soon and will post pictures.

Mike,

I am nearing completion of my 47 CJ2A restoration of the family Jeep. (Lifetime of Jeep Memories in the Jeep Project forum). I opted for the body tub replacement since the amount of rust on my old body was extensive and felt the tub would be a better option based on the number of hours it would have taken to do all the repairs on my old one.

My understanding is that there is only one body tub manufacturer and all suppliers get them from the same place and ship directly to the consumer from the source. I actually bought mine from Walck's 4WD. It comes via UPS Freight and requires a dock or fork lift to receive it. UPS Freight seems to be the shipping preference of the manufacturer.

Trust me, it is not a 'drop in' solution by any means. My frame is square and flat but the body tub was tweaked a bit and it took a some effort to fit it down properly. Thanks to the input from those with more experience on this forum I knew to check a whole list of things before painting and re-assembly; that is to say things like pedal holes were not cut, instrument panel holes were undersized etc.. Adrian from New Zealand gave me a whole list of things to check before painting; again see my post under projects for his list. Don't get me wrong, I am glad that I went with the new tub. Now I know that I have no rust problems hidden anywhere to plague me in the future as I intend to drive my Jeep hunting quail in central Oregon next fall. Valley Quail are my favorite and it is good to see another hunter with similar interests!

I have friends here in Roseburg with various skills (painting, welding, transmission/transfer case rebuilds and metal fabrication which have made my restoration progress rapidly. I started October 31st and plan to be driving it by next month. I am actually farther along on the project than my posts show but have been too busy working on it to keep up the posts. We just painted the final color coat (red) last weekend and will be re-assembling today. Picking up new springs tomorrow in Portland and will be doing the wiring harness next.

Hope this gives you some idea of my experiences with the replacement tub.

Darrell

Mike,

Thanks for the education on the tubs. I wasn't aware of that service offered by anyone or I would have considered it myself. I even had to cut a moon shaped piece out of the shifter opening and weld it on the back side of the hole so the shifter would center properly on the opening. All done now though and we are re-assembling everything starting today.

If you get up Oregon way, let me know and perhaps we can make a meet sometime. I like to go hunting in the area south of Burns Oregon in November but make multiple trips to the Christmas Valley/Silver Lake area during the summer to shoot sage rats (small ground squirrels) in the alfalfa fields as well.

Good luck on getting back in the saddle and back in the fields!

Darrell

Hello guys, there are only three direct importers of tubs in the USA Ron Fitzpatrick, D&L Bensinger, and Omix-ADA.  Walcks, Willys Overland, Kaiser Willys, and others drop ship there body kits from Omix ADA in Georgia.  Occasionally, they will store some kits in there own warehouses.  If you want the most up to date product, purchase from Ron Fitzpatrick or Darrel Bensinger as the kits that are dropped shipped from Omix-ADA are just stock that could have been sitting for years.

WO buy their kits from Omix-ADA who import from MD Juan in the Philippines.  If you want the jig replitub holes drilled then they procure a tub/kit, drill the holes, then ship; however, if you just buy a kit without modification, it's dropped shipped. The only direct importers of MD Juan products in the USA are Ron, Darrel, and Omix.  Check out the following link:

http://mdjuan.com.ph/dealers/?dealer-category=north-america

Because I am in the Roof top tent business (AutoHomeUSA) I ship a lot of stuff. Jay will crate the tub for less than I have to charge and I wil have my contract carrier pick it up. Possibly.

54willysjeep wrote: jeep looks good..

I have re-started and made some progress. Thanks to Red Dog I found a body and paint resource in Oregon and hauled my two tubs and all my body parts up to him last week. Long story short, I am ordering a Willys Overland Repli-Tub tomorrow. It will be sent to the shop in Oregon.