Being a retired Ford Engineer with 49 years experience I have to say yous build these cars to perfection. Keep it up! I would love to worl for a company like your company.
No translucent sunglasses this time; Mr. Ward your company is the best, if my ship ever comes in expect a call from me. Your creations are works of art!
My "Aunt Rosemary's car" ...favorite Aunt ...very eccentric but never forgot me at Easter and Christmas. Had a maroon and white Willys Wagon, same vintage. Come on powerball.
I love it when the only over the top bling in your videos is the watch you wear! Seriously, 4x4 Willys in truck, wagon, and delivery panel, as you re-imagine my dreams to reality! Your excellence has no metric to compare - floats my boat!
My dad purchased a used Willys Overland about 1958 I think it was a 1952, it was a 6 volt battery and he never changed it out it always smelled little of gasoline and horse hair with 3 speed on the column and mom and dad repainted it in a white and light green with brushes. It ran and rattled like a can of spray paint for a number of years until he sold it maybe 1963. I wish I had it, you would have another project. I drove may dads last truck from 1972 until 1976 an old forest service 1958 step side F100, it got me there! Now I have a F150 Lariat stealth 4X4 crew keeping it stock for now but LED Lights are in it future. Thank you for the mammies, I mean memories, That's my story
My first driver was a 1960 Willys 2WD “Station Sedan”. Had the 4 cyl. F-head engine, “3 on the tree” with electric overdrive. Very simple to work on, economical to drive, and very reliable. I surely miss it.
Intelligent class act. Perfect power and sound. There is nothing I would change. I'd love to drive it cross country with a good tent and bag stashed in back. I'd put it too work yet in a pleasurable way. Perfect!
Words fail me. The best. The ingenuity your shop builds into your work is on a level that I cannot imagine. You somehow made a car out of a farm wagon. My dads friend had one of these when I was growing up, it was a heap, which had been owned by NCDOT and used to paint lines on 2 lane roads. I cannot recall the year model, but early fifties. I loved it. Please keep the videos coming.
I like it and the fuel cap looks fine. I hope to see a Studebaker Lark Derelict done by you and your team. The Studebaker Lark is one of my favourites.
My father had a Studebaker Lark back in the day - early 60's? It was the 2nd Studebaker he bought... the first one was probably a Champion... four doors because he had 7 kids. Dim memories by now sad to say.
You know you've got a good product when it is it's own best advertising. Mr. Ward has to do nothing to sell these vehicles other than show them as they are. Brilliant!
Great story! Makes the process as interesting as the result. I have a dream of finding my Grandpa's 72 International Travelall, and make that a fun towing 4X4 vehicle.
Man, I just love the work you guys/gals are doing. I have 25 bucks till payday next week, so, i will probably never afford one, but, the philosophy behind what your doing makes so much sense and is extremely exciting. Thanks for being there! God Bless! Curt (Bloomington, Indiana)
When I was about 10 years old, my dad's friend had a 1940(S) Willys 2-door station wagon with the "Go Devil" flathead 4cyl. 3 on the tree. This chestnut brown Jeep wagon had a "wicker applique" on the upper part of the doors ending at the rear panels.
awesome truck!!!!!!!!..,, i got one in my back yard slowly working on it,..yours is beautiful, unfortunaley broke my hearth when mentioned all the foreign undercarriage and combustion machine, not within willys family....too bad only the body remains of a precious willys.
The Willys is among my favorite of the older generation, dare I say, SUVs and trucks. I love the attention to detail ICON does to every vehicle. This is no exception. Man, I wanna drive it. It's got a stick too. Keep up the excellent work. Oh yeah, the fuel cap is fine.
I live in North America's 'rust belt' and when I heard you say this Willys would see some snow and slush all I could do is think 'salt bath' and 'rust' and it made me cringe. If this was mine, it would never see salty roads. Never! Very nicely done.
I like the black fuel cap for the reasons you mentioned. That body is enjoying the attention best to not detract from it even in the slightest. Thanks for the video.
All of your builds are among the best I've ever seen. I love your attention to detail and design, they're perfect. Someday, if I win the lottery, I'll roll up to your shop in a clapped-out Fury and see what you can do.
Awesome WIllys wagon Derelict. Reminds me of that sweet Jeepster you guys did a few years back. Nice work. That version of the Willys wagon (the 2wd Maverick with the chrome side rockets, column shift, and mesh speedo surround) is quite rare. Glad to see so much of it was kept. Amazing work. Look forward to your next projects, hopefully some more of the 1946-1965 Willys wagons and trucks.
Damn man! This is what I love when comes to tuning. Leaving car as stock as possible outside but changing drivetrain and putting some awesome engine in. And that stealth AC is masterpiece.
Another beautiful originally nal has been basturdized. So few originals left. There is something special about to whole original experience including the bad stuff of design. I have a 52 wagon. love it...I have had 8 jeepster 48-52 and many cj,s and such. this is my only wagon...lov it!
I thought an FJ55-based Icon build was my 'unicorn' until this! impressive and subtle at the same time, quite a showcase of Icon's talents and resources
I've been waiting for this one, great job, love it. As far as the gas cap I would love to see a cap that mimics the hub caps. Thanks for sharing the Willys Overland!.
Little things like the plastic fuel cap, original hub caps and original paint really give this build a beautiful patina. I'm not much of an American auto nerd but I would have not have noticed half of the restorative mods on this, very stealthy.
I'd truly want to have a '67 Rolls Phantom 5 with 1000 hp min., a huge fuel tank, a boatload of torque and the most luxury additions ever thought of. Also would need BP glass and light armoured composites all around. Also .303 auto-gun mounts in all fenders. Restomod. I reckon it would want to come in at around $700,000. My tastes are very simple. I like the best. That's why I would send ICON my custom.
Incredible truck! The only thing lacking were epaulets on the military inspired denim jacket. I've noticed a merging of fashionable apparel with particularity to the vehicle under review. Great video.
I have been eagerly waiting for this one! The fuel cap looks plastic. Looks good, but I think the feel might be nicer if it was machined aluminum then powder coated black. Very nice wagon overall, it's nice to see some more relaxed derelict builds after being blown away by the new crazy cool ICON FJ builds you are doing.
BTW, Brooks Stevens was the Willys designer. He penned the wagon, truck, Wagoneer and several other Willys/Jeeps. He also designed the cowlings on my other favorite mid fifties collectibles, Johnson and Evinrude outboards.
Love the Willys Overland. It looks nice and pretty original appearing. In 1972 my first car when I was 16 was a 1962 Willys Utility Wagon. The gas cap should be chrome. I would much rather have a spare tire rather than a couple of cans of flat fix. Mine had the 226 Super Hurricane flathead 6 cylinder.
It was also good for storing the families cars. My aunts 68 E-type, 71 Travellall, 71 Mach I, 54 Continental, 77 Lincoln Towncar....and a bunch of other cools cars and trucks.
Wow, just wow! So much re-use of original (headliner, hubcaps, shift indicator, guage artwork) with all the patina of use wrapped-up in a tight (no doubt, rattle-free) package! Love your work, thanks for sharing! Since you asked about the fuel filler cap, the plastic feels slightly out-of-place IMHO. Like something that got added at-need in the 80's. Maybe a cap modelled after the hubcaps (metal, worn chrome) would feel more at home here? Regardless, what an amazing build!
I think the gas cap is fine but everything can be upgraded. If you change it id make it look a lot like the shifter knob I really like that. By the way you should get some sponsors together & do a giveaway. I know theirs a lot of people that'd love to have an ICON & can't afford one. Great job as always. Love your attention to detail.
Just as I started this video, a dually with gooseneck trailer pulled in beside me. On his trailer was a Willys Panel Wagon! He was really tight-lipped with info, and wouldn't allow any photo. I could tell,, however,, there were di$erent axles, it was lifted, tires looked to be about 35's, and dual exhaust. Flying J, Smithton, PA
I love it. The only thing that "irks" me as you put it is that modern fridge in the back. Doing an old metal "re-skin" of the fridge to look similar to coolers from that era would have (looks up phrases from that era) been the bees knees.
Love it I do think on a lot of builds you tend to go over the top and it ends up looking like a new toy for some rich guy but this one you got it rite I would have gone with four wheel drive but apart from that I cannot fault it even has the rite wheels on it keep up the good work.
I grew up in this vintage Jeep....I had the jump seat in the back....I can only recall gun metal gray finish ....would have cost my father too much to pay for a two tone like this. This was the business car and the family car. At the time I was mortified. Check out the nice cars for '60 by Chevrolet and Buick.
I would love to have another of those (4x4) I'm 66, my dad had worked for a surveying business in the '50s and '60s, he had access to '46, '48, '51,'52, 56, '58, and '60 or '61. Could I tell you stories of the desert in Southern California from the '50s... love your build except I would want 4X4!
Show me just one of these 'Derelicts' that isn't 'Spot-On'. (betcha can't.) That Sparton stalk is great, especially with the trombone. If you made any extras they need to be put on the Site's Shop page. Along with the well thought out Speedo. This vehicle, like it's Derelict brethren, are so well thought out. This type of mod would be rather cool on an FC170/M677 crew cab.
Being a retired Ford Engineer with 49 years experience I have to say yous build these cars to perfection. Keep it up! I would love to worl for a company like your company.
No translucent sunglasses this time; Mr. Ward your company is the best, if my ship ever comes in expect a call from me. Your creations are works of art!
I cannot believe the condition this thing was in before you started!
What a gem!
My "Aunt Rosemary's car" ...favorite Aunt ...very eccentric but never forgot me at Easter and Christmas. Had a maroon and white Willys Wagon, same vintage. Come on powerball.
I love it when the only over the top bling in your videos is the watch you wear!
Seriously, 4x4 Willys in truck, wagon, and delivery panel, as you re-imagine my dreams to reality!
Your excellence has no metric to compare - floats my boat!
Terry Thomas drove one of these in the screen classic "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World".
One of the funniest movies ever...
One of the best Movies I ever Watched so Funny and a Clean Movie.
Thumbs up for the car fridge! Applause.
My dad purchased a used Willys Overland about 1958 I think it was a 1952, it was a 6 volt battery and he never changed it out it always smelled little of gasoline and horse hair with 3 speed on the column and mom and dad repainted it in a white and light green with brushes. It ran and rattled like a can of spray paint for a number of years until he sold it maybe 1963. I wish I had it, you would have another project. I drove may dads last truck from 1972 until 1976 an old forest service 1958 step side F100, it got me there! Now I have a F150 Lariat stealth 4X4 crew keeping it stock for now but LED Lights are in it future. Thank you for the mammies, I mean memories, That's my story
Thank you Mr. Ward for helping to keep the old iron on the road. Don"t worry about the gas cap, it works. Lol.
I'm pretty sure that's the best build you've ever done, just the right amount of everything in it but oh so subtle.
My first driver was a 1960 Willys 2WD “Station Sedan”. Had the 4 cyl. F-head engine, “3 on the tree” with electric overdrive. Very simple to work on, economical to drive, and very reliable. I surely miss it.
Intelligent class act. Perfect power and sound. There is nothing I would change. I'd love to drive it cross country with a good tent and bag stashed in back. I'd put it too work yet in a pleasurable way. Perfect!
Words fail me. The best. The ingenuity your shop builds into your work is on a level that I cannot imagine. You somehow made a car out of a farm wagon. My dads friend had one of these when I was growing up, it was a heap, which had been owned by NCDOT and used to paint lines on 2 lane roads. I cannot recall the year model, but early fifties. I loved it. Please keep the videos coming.
Every new derelict becomes my favorite derelict. The wheels/tire combo really changes the look of it to me in a good way.
I like it and the fuel cap looks fine.
I hope to see a Studebaker Lark Derelict done by you and your team. The Studebaker Lark is one of my favourites.
My father had a Studebaker Lark back in the day - early 60's? It was the 2nd Studebaker he bought... the first one was probably a Champion... four doors because he had 7 kids. Dim memories by now sad to say.
You know you've got a good product when it is it's own best advertising. Mr. Ward has to do nothing to sell these vehicles other than show them as they are. Brilliant!
Great story! Makes the process as interesting as the result. I have a dream of finding my Grandpa's 72 International Travelall, and make that a fun towing 4X4 vehicle.
Man, I just love the work you guys/gals are doing. I have 25 bucks till payday next week, so, i will probably never afford one, but, the philosophy behind what your doing makes so much sense and is extremely exciting. Thanks for being there! God Bless! Curt (Bloomington, Indiana)
Do you not build a great build? Ever? They're all so perfect.
When I was about 10 years old, my dad's friend had a 1940(S) Willys 2-door station wagon with the "Go Devil" flathead 4cyl. 3 on the tree. This chestnut brown Jeep wagon had a "wicker applique" on the upper part of the doors ending at the rear panels.
Very Nice! We had a very nice '62 2 Door Wagon bought used from a Uncle back in 1969. Hurricane straight six. Loved that Willy's.
awesome truck!!!!!!!!..,, i got one in my back yard slowly working on it,..yours is beautiful, unfortunaley broke my hearth when mentioned all the foreign undercarriage and combustion machine, not within willys family....too bad only the body remains of a precious willys.
Got one also with flat head Hurricane 6 with 3 on the tree mint shape nothing like all original 1961
The Willys is among my favorite of the older generation, dare I say, SUVs and trucks. I love the attention to detail ICON does to every vehicle. This is no exception. Man, I wanna drive it. It's got a stick too. Keep up the excellent work. Oh yeah, the fuel cap is fine.
I live in North America's 'rust belt' and when I heard you say this Willys would see some snow and slush all I could do is think 'salt bath' and 'rust' and it made me cringe. If this was mine, it would never see salty roads. Never! Very nicely done.
I like the black fuel cap for the reasons you mentioned. That body is enjoying the attention best to not detract from it even in the slightest. Thanks for the video.
I am surprised they did not recess it and make a proper body-colored door. It looks like a big black zit the way they left it.
All of your builds are among the best I've ever seen. I love your attention to detail and design, they're perfect. Someday, if I win the lottery, I'll roll up to your shop in a clapped-out Fury and see what you can do.
Totally love everything done on this build including the shifter. I hope to see many more projects like this. Great Job Gentlemen!
I like it, you preserved the simplicity of the original, great truck.
Awesome WIllys wagon Derelict. Reminds me of that sweet Jeepster you guys did a few years back. Nice work.
That version of the Willys wagon (the 2wd Maverick with the chrome side rockets, column shift, and mesh speedo surround) is quite rare. Glad to see so much of it was kept.
Amazing work. Look forward to your next projects, hopefully some more of the 1946-1965 Willys wagons and trucks.
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@@christophercaetano6305 Hi Chris. You should post it over on ewillys.com (for free). Great site.
Fantastic build, leave the gas cap, very clever with the wheels... it's perfect.
Mr. Ward, thank you as always for taking the time to record and edit these fine videos.
Man, I don't think there's a vehicle you guys have built I don't love. Hat's off on another homerun.
Your team and yourself, as usual, perfection. Well done guy's, pure ICON.
Damn man! This is what I love when comes to tuning. Leaving car as stock as possible outside but changing drivetrain and putting some awesome engine in. And that stealth AC is masterpiece.
Fantastic! This is the Grandaddy to my 1977 Cherokee. Luv these vids!
Another beautiful originally nal has been basturdized. So few originals left. There is something special about to whole original experience including the bad stuff of design. I have a 52 wagon. love it...I have had 8 jeepster 48-52 and many cj,s and such. this is my only wagon...lov it!
Great build. I love the Willys Overlands
I thought an FJ55-based Icon build was my 'unicorn' until this! impressive and subtle at the same time, quite a showcase of Icon's talents and resources
I love the engine, engine bay on this one. Great build as always.
i love everything ICON does but i think the derelicts are my favorite. so slick...!
Your builds are inspirational. Thanks for posting them.
I've been waiting for this one, great job, love it. As far as the gas cap I would love to see a cap that mimics the hub caps. Thanks for sharing the Willys Overland!.
SUPERB work as always. Looking forward to the next project
Excellent work with so much respect for details and design!
Beautiful build. Nicely done sir.
Little things like the plastic fuel cap, original hub caps and original paint really give this build a beautiful patina.
I'm not much of an American auto nerd but I would have not have noticed half of the restorative mods on this, very stealthy.
Beautiful. I've been wanting to do one of these forever, but as a chopped/lowered surf wagon-eer. Lol
Williy W I L LY 's WILLEES. Very well done. If this was in the N.E. the floors would have been gone
A not so derelict Derelict! With an awesome life story!
I'd truly want to have a '67 Rolls Phantom 5 with 1000 hp min., a huge fuel tank, a boatload of torque and the most luxury additions ever thought of. Also would need BP glass and light armoured composites all around. Also .303 auto-gun mounts in all fenders. Restomod. I reckon it would want to come in at around $700,000. My tastes are very simple. I like the best. That's why I would send ICON my custom.
As usual, I’m envious. True quality.
Man I need to send you guys my late granddad's old El Camino!
Your client got a terrific build.
Very nice... Rocking the Portuguese Suit! Ballsy fashion move :)
Incredible truck! The only thing lacking were epaulets on the military inspired denim jacket. I've noticed a merging of fashionable apparel with particularity to the vehicle under review. Great video.
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Thanks for sharing your handy work.
Mike
"If you put your foot into it, it wakes up a little bit." hahahaha, yeah - a little. great work and great video!
What a work of art. Pretty fast too.
very very cool I have a neighbor that has one of those in a barn that I've tried to talk him out of for years .i love them also keep up the great work
Awesome build, that was an amazing craigslist find!
Here 2019! Still one of my faves. Had to watch again
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I absolutely love this build .the way you did the derelict Style.,if you can really call it a , derelict, really is awesome . FINS UP AGAIN :) 👍 👍
Beautiful! I have a 1949 Wagon
I have been eagerly waiting for this one! The fuel cap looks plastic. Looks good, but I think the feel might be nicer if it was machined aluminum then powder coated black. Very nice wagon overall, it's nice to see some more relaxed derelict builds after being blown away by the new crazy cool ICON FJ builds you are doing.
BTW, Brooks Stevens was the Willys designer. He penned the wagon, truck, Wagoneer and several other Willys/Jeeps. He also designed the cowlings on my other favorite mid fifties collectibles, Johnson and Evinrude outboards.
Love the Willys Overland. It looks nice and pretty original appearing. In 1972 my first car when I was 16 was a 1962 Willys Utility Wagon. The gas cap should be chrome. I would much rather have a spare tire rather than a couple of cans of flat fix. Mine had the 226 Super Hurricane flathead 6 cylinder.
I love it....you guys build the coolest stuff
It was also good for storing the families cars. My aunts 68 E-type, 71 Travellall, 71 Mach I, 54 Continental, 77 Lincoln Towncar....and a bunch of other cools cars and trucks.
Wow, just wow! So much re-use of original (headliner, hubcaps, shift indicator, guage artwork) with all the patina of use wrapped-up in a tight (no doubt, rattle-free) package! Love your work, thanks for sharing!
Since you asked about the fuel filler cap, the plastic feels slightly out-of-place IMHO. Like something that got added at-need in the 80's. Maybe a cap modelled after the hubcaps (metal, worn chrome) would feel more at home here? Regardless, what an amazing build!
I think the gas cap is fine but everything can be upgraded. If you change it id make it look a lot like the shifter knob I really like that. By the way you should get some sponsors together & do a giveaway. I know theirs a lot of people that'd love to have an ICON & can't afford one. Great job as always. Love your attention to detail.
Gorgeous- “Willis” is the correct pronunciation. It’s morphed into “Willies” over the years.
love to see a project on one of those bathtub packards,sorry is a dream of mine since i was a kid
GEEK talk is awesome , I love it
Awsome! I would like to see you do a Willys truck of the same body style
Jonathan, I just saw this today on Craigslist here in Atlanta, not in the greatest of shape but.....
if you dig around, you can find some pickups in Brazil (they were called F75 down there)
Seems very nice . If I was buying it I would have had a three point seatbelt added
Great, you even kept the original rattles !!! Jay
Sounds a little like the camp my Moms family ran in Brewster, N.Y. Camp Cummimgs. They kept the camp vehicles in the dinning hall too.
your work is tremendous.
Always a pleasure because it's always top shelf
Oh wow. Sweet Maverick Willys!
Awesome build! Been excitedly waiting for this Willys and you've done it a again! Great job!
I was completely distracted by the rattling in the vehicle. Very surprised you did not address this.
Just as I started this video, a dually with gooseneck trailer pulled in beside me. On his trailer was a Willys Panel Wagon! He was really tight-lipped with info, and wouldn't allow any photo. I could tell,, however,, there were di$erent axles, it was lifted, tires looked to be about 35's, and dual exhaust. Flying J, Smithton, PA
Awesome again - as Dollmaster Dorian always says: This one turns out nicely! :)
one of my favorite trucks excelent job very nice
I love it. The only thing that "irks" me as you put it is that modern fridge in the back.
Doing an old metal "re-skin" of the fridge to look similar to coolers from that era would have (looks up phrases from that era) been the bees knees.
what a beautiful car i absolutely adore it
I would love to live in one of those. Or camp in it like a mini RV.
sounds so tame! Great job!
Love it I do think on a lot of builds you tend to go over the top and it ends up looking like a new toy for some rich guy but this one you got it rite I would have gone with four wheel drive but apart from that I cannot fault it even has the rite wheels on it keep up the good work.
I think I saw this vehicle in old Hindi film Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon which was newly released on Friday 1st November 1963.
That's just perfect well done guys
Love the quiet exhaust!
Amazing!!! Just *slightly* better quality and attention to detail than the Dirt Every Day version.
I grew up in this vintage Jeep....I had the jump seat in the back....I can only recall gun metal gray finish ....would have cost my father too much to pay for a two tone like this. This was the business car and the family car. At the time I was mortified. Check out the nice cars for '60 by Chevrolet and Buick.
I would love to have another of those (4x4) I'm 66, my dad had worked for a surveying business in the '50s and '60s, he had access to '46, '48, '51,'52, 56, '58, and '60 or '61. Could I tell you stories of the desert in Southern California from the '50s... love your build except I would want 4X4!
Very Very Nice, not too over the top improvements SUBTLE improvements I like!!
Show me just one of these 'Derelicts' that isn't 'Spot-On'. (betcha can't.)
That Sparton stalk is great, especially with the trombone. If you made any extras they need to be put on the Site's Shop page.
Along with the well thought out Speedo.
This vehicle, like it's Derelict brethren, are so well thought out.
This type of mod would be rather cool on an FC170/M677 crew cab.