A Project Idea – 4 Door Willys Truck

11 Comments

1. LylitoJune 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM

   Thanks for linking to this - it was definitely worth seeing; I haven't read the whole post, yet. Having a wagon as a starting point will solve the problem with making a "square", factory-looking door. That way, you don't end up with this look: http://www.backcountryjournal.com/stretchjeepwrangler.htm
2. LylitoJune 12, 2010 at 10:56 AM

   I just finished the original thread - they mention that the cab is tapered - is that the truck cab, the wagon cab, or both? Maybe I should post over there...
3. John WaddleJune 12, 2010 at 12:14 PM

   A real nice one of these units was at the Mid West Willys reunion.
4. OrJune 12, 2010 at 7:14 PM

   4 door wagons all around: http://www.jeepolog.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14087 http://www.willyscountry.com/4_dr_Willys.html
5. deilersJune 12, 2010 at 7:33 PM

   Good point Or. I sure don't see the four door wagons for sale often. Also, if anyone runs across any rare 3 door wagons, let Dave over at Willys country know. He's always looking for those pics. http://www.willyscountry.com/3_dr_willys.html.
6. Michael MyersJune 12, 2010 at 8:56 PM

   here is the one John is talking about: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/lowenuf1/4643000604_cde9121382.jpg
7. LylitoJune 12, 2010 at 10:45 PM

   Yes, I am a Willys newbie.
8. deilersJune 12, 2010 at 10:54 PM

   Lylito, Regarding your tapered question, I believe what they are saying is that the front of the cab is narrower than the rear; so putting one after the other causes a connection issue. I can't say for sure if that is true or not. If it is, than it might be simpler to make a truck out of a 4 door wagon. - Dave
9. Colin PeabodyAugust 31, 2010 at 11:33 PM

   I think it would be cool to build a 4 door Jeep truck, but I would use the front doors from a truck or a wagon and turn them around( right door to the left rear side, left door to the right rear side and hinge them at the back like suicide doors. You could use the stock hinges that way. You would have the vent windows at the back and you could use the A pillars as C pillars. Some sheet metal work could fill in the area from the vent windows to the back portion of the regular Jeep truck cab. Using portions of the roof of a station wagon, you could fill in the area needed in the roof extension.
10. deilersAugust 31, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Here are a couple others: http://www.ewillys.com/?p=39972 http://www.ewillys.com/?p=17545
11. deilersAugust 31, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    And one more with rear suicide doors (though it's not a true 4 door) http://www.ewillys.com/?p=36721 One other option is to use the front of a 3 or 4 door truck (http://www.willyscountry.com/4_dr_Willys.html) ... though these are pretty rare wagons and I risk saying this and receiving the scorn of willys wagons restorers :-)