It's doing my heart good to see you giving so much love to the little Whippet. Although I've been working on Willys for nearly 50 years I've never worked on one. My mentor was a 75 year old gentleman I met at the Model A Club in 1964. He had a shop in a 1929 Ford Panel truck complete with a portable cylinder boring machine powered by a belt driven off a jacked up rear wheel. He repaired tractors in Orange County Ca. way back in the day. Thanks for sharing.
Does my heart good to see a man and his son share a learning and fun project together. My best memories of my father are the things we worked on together. He was a mill Wright in a steel mill and multi skilled. Due to the variety of projects we worked on I myself am a Jack of many trades and master or still mastering carpentry. But old car's or anything mechanical is my passion. I love the old stuff it was so lovingly crafted and I can sit and admire the curves and line's much better styling than any of new stuff. Thank you. And pay attention young man you'll some day look back and be so thankful you have been properly schooled.
Really love this project! My dad died in 59 but my mom told a story of my dad driving a whippet from Lexington, Ky to Madison, In in 1939 to see her. He lost a cylinder on the way but made it. He and a friend rebuilt the engine and drove it back. I want to see you drive this!
Great job and nice video. Keep in mind, that more than 12.000 viewers now know you are looking for a wheel. A bit of patience may become your rescue ^-^ Thanks for the video !
Those that thumb down this guy's videos, are haters; Jonathan has an inate abibilty that is to be admired, he has the ability to access, and determine the correct proceedure. If I was broke down, I'd call him. And I'm a Northener, Lol! I Love Jonathan's videos, and look forward to many years of them! Did I mention he's ten years younger? It's O.K., his knowledge can teach an old guy. He Loves this stuff, that's what you want.
I had a 1943 Ford GPW Jeep. Although made by Ford all the parts were interchangeable with the Willys MB to make field servicing easier. As far as your milling setup goes when I served my apprenticeship I was told that "There are 999 ways to do an operation but only three that matter. The right way, the wrong way. and the way you end up doing it!" Greetings from Canada.
Jonathan Rocks, I've never met him, and was into engines when he was in diapers, but I'm impressed with his knowledge, and I don't think it came from formal school. You find these guys once in a while, don't lose them. It can be said about you, or I, as we possess certain qualities, each, and everyone of us.
The engineers at Willys-Overland were GENIUSES... They took this engine and made it into the Go-Devil! I noticed (in your previous video) you ordered your crankshaft shims from G-503.com :) I am "friends" with Mr. Schiller on Facebook! I know when you fire this engine up, it will "Run Like a Sewing Machine". I enjoy each and every one of your videos Jonathan.
Jonathan, you will turn up a wheel for that old car or cobble up something interesting in that shop of yours to get it rolling. I can't quite keep up with all your projects but that 55 Chevy truck with the Perkins diesel has got me on the edge of my seat. Keep dragging those old cars and trucks home and making em run. I'm waiting to see you take an old cab over and mount a roll back on it. Just because you can. Standing by.
LOL, I'm laughing Jonathan because you continue to amaze me. Another great job. Cannot wait to hear it run, and I know it will run great when you're done!!
Excellent work as always Jonathon, l can still see this painted to match the Elcar for your good lady wife to drive to car shows along with you and if anybody can do a sympathetic restoration of this old girl even if only to survivor status it is you. Thinking back over some of your older videos and l remember the great number of varied makes and models along with parts at l think it was the gentleman you referred to as the Judge's place, perhaps he may have something that would help ,alternately mate given your network of friends on the one day builds l am sure somebody would be able to turn something up - cheers
Engine looks good. Really neat how you adapt things like the rod bolt. That must be one of those rare custom Starrett t-handle vises with the optional shim kit! I learn something every video. Thanks.
Not a machinist my ass ! You're a very clever man . I've worked with some real over qualified idiots, keep up the good work sir ! You are an inspiration to me.& many others. Can't wait to see the Drag car again also.
Also I can't WAIT to see the Elcar get a nice clean simple paintjob. It's going to transform that car. I would really like to see it in a burgundy enamel or even an old black like the Fords of that era would've looked, but that's just my opinion, you have good taste so whatever color you choose I'm sure it'll be good.
Hi Jonathan done anther good job there. You will find a well soon for it i no you will. Like I said anther good job keep them. And good luck with it all from Andy in UK
If anyone can adapt a wheel to fit that car, it'd be you that's for sure. It's hard to believe you've only got just over $8 in that engine. Thanks, JW.
Love the paint, in a time that someone is trying to divide U.S., you Rock my Southern friend. Remember guys, we are the U.S.A. We Rock, and the World knows it. Stay strong.
Still hoping to see this old classic restored to as close to original as possible and running. This one does not deserve to be rat rodded or turned into a hot rod. Not many left that are this complete and it would be a tragedy to destroy it.
Hi With pride certainly. The Elcar has been an education for me and the Willys too. Just when you think you have a good knowledge someone like you comes along and shows me I know nothing! I have a 1954 Packard Patrician straight eight 359 with alloy head and the engine has just been completely rebuilt. I have used a Clipper manual gearbox with Warner Overdrive instead of the Ultramatic. I have many other cars and live in the UK Cheers Nick Jervis Ask the man who owns one UK England
Pro tip for cheap valve cover gasket: NAPA sells windshield wiper fluid hose which is small enough diameter to use in place of cork. Use with black RTV. Plug the ends together with a zip tie cut-off.
Have you thought about getting a wheel from the Amish in Pennsylvania and there is also a place named Stutzman's in Ohio? A guy with an ID of KVKON at this link ( www.wokr.org/forum/archive/index.php?thread-1332.html) was selling two Whippet wheels in April of last year. There was also a guy selling a whole car for six hundred bucks it was a 1928 Whippet Six Model 98 but he listed it as a 1930 Whippet 6 4 door sedan. (www.wokr.org/forum/archive/index.php?thread-2340.html) If you've already looked at this site I apologize.
There are a lot of shipping companies that pick up and ship items at a fairly reasonable cost. I got a rear axle for a Chevelle picked up and shipped from NJ to GA for about $150. Probably a lot heavier than the axle on ebay. Forget the company, but I found a site via google that bid on your shipping needs..
There used to be a whippet under a lean-to on an antique store on us60 where the new blankenbaker rd cuts off in middletown,Ky. Long gone,even bldg. I thought it was a model a coupe or a 20's chev.till I got nosey and looked at it.
It sure would be nice to see it restored to its former glory , than to be made into a ratrod , you dont see many of these cars anymore , and to see one restored , would show the young people of our day , what cars were like back then , and not a hot rod .
Lucky that rod bolt broke putting it in. Only failure I had reconing engines in the 70s was a Ford Consul engine, ran the fridge on an ice cream van. Nuts and bolts in the rods, and a nut broke. Did some of the stripping and cleaning, all the machining, but I built this engine. Not too bad I suppose for 1 failure in over 4 years, still wish it hadn't happened though.
That dark green color looks GREAT on that engine! If you can't find another wheel and that guy declines your offer hit me up with a message on here. I'll donate the extra $50 for you to do the Buy It Now on it.. If it's keeping you from getting the right wheel i'd hate to see you not get it. So i'll chip in :)
Good to see a real mechanic at work..not just a parts changer...good job
That car fell into the right hands. It's coming along nicely!
Engine looks real good, i am pleased to see this car being fixed up and running and driving soon.
It's doing my heart good to see you giving so much love to the little Whippet. Although I've been working on Willys for nearly 50 years I've never worked on one. My mentor was a 75 year old gentleman I met at the Model A Club in 1964. He had a shop in a 1929 Ford Panel truck complete with a portable cylinder boring machine powered by a belt driven off a jacked up rear wheel. He repaired tractors in Orange County Ca. way back in the day. Thanks for sharing.
Does my heart good to see a man and his son share a learning and fun project together. My best memories of my father are the things we worked on together. He was a mill Wright in a steel mill and multi skilled. Due to the variety of projects we worked on I myself am a Jack of many trades and master or still mastering carpentry. But old car's or anything mechanical is my passion. I love the old stuff it was so lovingly crafted and I can sit and admire the curves and line's much better styling than any of new stuff. Thank you. And pay attention young man you'll some day look back and be so thankful you have been properly schooled.
Really love this project! My dad died in 59 but my mom told a story of my dad driving a whippet from Lexington, Ky to Madison, In in 1939 to see her. He lost a cylinder on the way but made it. He and a friend rebuilt the engine and drove it back. I want to see you drive this!
Great job and nice video.
Keep in mind, that more than 12.000 viewers now know you are looking for a wheel.
A bit of patience may become your rescue ^-^
Thanks for the video !
Thank you Mr. Jonathan for your time and hard work making these videos I always learn from them and enjoy them.
Those that thumb down this guy's videos, are haters; Jonathan has an inate abibilty that is to be admired, he has the ability to access, and determine the correct proceedure. If I was broke down, I'd call him. And I'm a Northener, Lol! I Love Jonathan's videos, and look forward to many years of them! Did I mention he's ten years younger? It's O.K., his knowledge can teach an old guy. He Loves this stuff, that's what you want.
Sunday morning and another Jonathon video, doesn't get much better. Thanks.
Some brilliant engineering designs on this engine! Thanks for saving it.
Looking good! That green color suits an old engine! Nice! Noah did a super job of cleaning the parts up.
Nice Machining on the lifter👍 you are the living embodiment of if there's a will there's a way love all your fixes don't stop!
👍The Whippet is comming alone nicely. You are quit the fabricator. I look forward to your video's. Keep on Keeping On 👍
Appreciate you sharing these projects with us. Your knowledge, skill and experience is a real treasure. Look forward to your future posts.
I had a 1943 Ford GPW Jeep. Although made by Ford all the parts were interchangeable with the Willys MB to make field servicing easier. As far as your milling setup goes when I served my apprenticeship I was told that "There are 999 ways to do an operation but only three that matter. The right way, the wrong way. and the way you end up doing it!"
Greetings from Canada.
Jonathan Rocks, I've never met him, and was into engines when he was in diapers, but I'm impressed with his knowledge, and I don't think it came from formal school. You find these guys once in a while, don't lose them. It can be said about you, or I, as we possess certain qualities, each, and everyone of us.
Jonathan, I love the color you painted the engine with,Jimmy Diesel green. One of my favorites.
its amazing what a lick of paint can do,looking good fella
Nice to see the Wippet progress! You're doing a heck of a job. Newk from Kentucky
Its fantastic to see all the things you have saved
The engineers at Willys-Overland were GENIUSES... They took this engine and made it into the Go-Devil! I noticed (in your previous video) you ordered your crankshaft shims from G-503.com :) I am "friends" with Mr. Schiller on Facebook! I know when you fire this engine up, it will "Run Like a Sewing Machine". I enjoy each and every one of your videos Jonathan.
I bet it will run and sound much better now. Nice work!
It ran prior, but he's going to work his Southern magic on it.
Another great job, motor looks great in that color!
Color looks great, doesn't it?
I like that green color looks good.
Thanks! You keep the old ones alive for all of us to enjoy.
Thanks for the cool video's ! My favorite is installing a engine in a Honda ! You are a cool dude for sure !
Ol Jonathan is another MacGyver! Keep up the good work and more on drag car when you get the time.
That engine looks awesome , i bet it runs just as good when you start it !
this guy is the Bob Ross of engine restoration
The engine looks beautiful
Jonathan, you will turn up a wheel for that old car or cobble up something interesting in that shop of yours to get it rolling. I can't quite keep up with all your projects but that 55 Chevy truck with the Perkins diesel has got me on the edge of my seat. Keep dragging those old cars and trucks home and making em run. I'm waiting to see you take an old cab over and mount a roll back on it. Just because you can. Standing by.
Damn that thing looks good...really nice work!!
LOL, I'm laughing Jonathan because you continue to amaze me. Another great job. Cannot wait to hear it run, and I know it will run great when you're done!!
That old car is coming back to life hope you find a wheel I can't wate to hear it run hell of a job
Excellent work as always Jonathon, l can still see this painted to match the Elcar for your good lady wife to drive to car shows along with you and if anybody can do a sympathetic restoration of this old girl even if only to survivor status it is you. Thinking back over some of your older videos and l remember the great number of varied makes and models along with parts at l think it was the gentleman you referred to as the Judge's place, perhaps he may have something that would help ,alternately mate given your network of friends on the one day builds l am sure somebody would be able to turn something up - cheers
Beautiful work!
Can't wait to hear it run again
I love your videos. Thanks sir. !
Man the motor is looking real nice.
Now tha'ts a low budget engine repair only $8.50 into it wow that's great.
Great job on the motor.
damn that engine going to be the best looking thing of the whole car
Looks fabulous mate 👍🏻🇬🇧
Engine looks good!
What a cool project , I really like this one
Beautiful work.
Good to see another Vid Jonathan :)
Looks great! I wish I had a wheel to send you!
you make fantastic videos
Looking really nice great job
Ahh she looks SWEEEET ! hope she runs the same man, ENJOYED .. Thanks Jonathan ..
Engine looks good.
Really neat how you adapt things like the rod bolt.
That must be one of those rare custom Starrett t-handle vises with the optional shim kit!
I learn something every video.
Thanks.
Another great video. Thanks
looks great nice job
Cool looking motor 😉
You sure are a smart man. Subscribed.
Not a machinist my ass ! You're a very clever man . I've worked with some real over qualified idiots, keep up the good work sir ! You are an inspiration to me.& many others. Can't wait to see the Drag car again also.
The engine came out great buddy! The clean up and paint looks fantastic! Hope it runs as good as it looks, but knowing you I'm sure it will.
Also I can't WAIT to see the Elcar get a nice clean simple paintjob. It's going to transform that car. I would really like to see it in a burgundy enamel or even an old black like the Fords of that era would've looked, but that's just my opinion, you have good taste so whatever color you choose I'm sure it'll be good.
good old looking car and great looking motor to on all your cars and trucks like them all. wish could come work on them with you
That is looking really pretty.
Can't wait for it to run!
You are a Swiss army man made in America everyone should have one of u in there took box
Awesome like watching your video Johnboy.
Nice you sure are getting alot done with Noah around.
Looks great!
Hi Jonathan done anther good job there. You will find a well soon for it i no you will. Like I said anther good job keep them. And good luck with it all from Andy in UK
Looks nice !!
Nice progress
Great stuff !!!
If anyone can adapt a wheel to fit that car, it'd be you that's for sure. It's hard to believe you've only got just over $8 in that engine. Thanks, JW.
I never figured id see you perdy up an old rusty engine haha. Hopefully it runs as good as it looks.
Lookin nice!
Love the paint, in a time that someone is trying to divide U.S., you Rock my Southern friend. Remember guys, we are the U.S.A. We Rock, and the World knows it. Stay strong.
Still hoping to see this old classic restored to as close to original as possible and running. This one does not deserve to be rat rodded or turned into a hot rod. Not many left that are this complete and it would be a tragedy to destroy it.
You and Noah rock
Nice car !
Hi
With pride certainly. The Elcar has been an education for me and the Willys too. Just when you think you have a good knowledge someone like you comes along and shows me I know nothing! I have a 1954 Packard Patrician straight eight 359 with alloy head and the engine has just been completely rebuilt. I have used a Clipper manual gearbox with Warner Overdrive instead of the Ultramatic. I have many other cars and live in the UK
Cheers
Nick Jervis
Ask the man who owns one
UK England
Looks nice nice nice.
Yep coming together nicely.
Feller you some kinda cool God bless you
Great upload. I thought I had a lot of projects. I got 48 and 49 mb Willys try to make one good Willys. Recognize the inspect cover on the valves.
Always good to have a 36 dodge rod laying around...
Looks great Jonathan. Your a genius. And you say your not a machinist. Lmao
👍 cool stuff😎
Whats happened to your , hey folks Jonathan here?? Miss you saying that mate . . I hope you and your family are happy and safe x
Good hunting.🇺🇸
Pro tip for cheap valve cover gasket: NAPA sells windshield wiper fluid hose which is small enough diameter to use in place of cork. Use with black RTV. Plug the ends together with a zip tie cut-off.
Great update.
Have you thought about getting a wheel from the Amish in Pennsylvania and there is also a place named Stutzman's in Ohio? A guy with an ID of KVKON at this link ( www.wokr.org/forum/archive/index.php?thread-1332.html) was selling two Whippet wheels in April of last year. There was also a guy selling a whole car for six hundred bucks it was a 1928 Whippet Six Model 98 but he listed it as a 1930 Whippet 6 4 door sedan. (www.wokr.org/forum/archive/index.php?thread-2340.html) If you've already looked at this site I apologize.
There are a lot of shipping companies that pick up and ship items at a fairly reasonable cost. I got a rear axle for a Chevelle picked up and shipped from NJ to GA for about $150. Probably a lot heavier than the axle on ebay. Forget the company, but I found a site via google that bid on your shipping needs..
Kenton Groombridge UShip
Those hinge pin style front engine mounts are a hoot. Is it just gravity that holds engine down?
There used to be a whippet under a lean-to on an antique store on us60 where the new blankenbaker rd cuts off in middletown,Ky. Long gone,even bldg. I thought it was a model a coupe or a 20's chev.till I got nosey and looked at it.
Yeah Sure was lucky that rod bolt broke when it did.
thumbs up!
It sure would be nice to see it restored to its former glory , than to be made into a ratrod , you dont see many of these cars anymore , and to see one restored , would show the young people of our day , what cars were like back then , and not a hot rod .
INTERESANTE WOW COOL 🐺 👉📱🖒
Are you going to restore the car? Might look good in a tan and white color scheme, light interior, whitewalls, etc
Lucky that rod bolt broke putting it in. Only failure I had reconing engines in the 70s was a Ford Consul engine, ran the fridge on an ice cream van. Nuts and bolts in the rods, and a nut broke. Did some of the stripping and cleaning, all the machining, but I built this engine. Not too bad I suppose for 1 failure in over 4 years, still wish it hadn't happened though.
That dark green color looks GREAT on that engine! If you can't find another wheel and that guy declines your offer hit me up with a message on here. I'll donate the extra $50 for you to do the Buy It Now on it.. If it's keeping you from getting the right wheel i'd hate to see you not get it. So i'll chip in :)
Whipping that Whippet back into shape eh Jonathan? Looking great! You decide on Rat or mild restoration? Cheers my Friend! Zip~
great job is the 55 for sale with the the diesel>?