my willys restore page

two new post with new pics, The first post was the first time comming out of the shed with body and chassis back together. The second post
was fixing the 68year old window.

 

Robby the bottle opener is a nice touch. I simply must caustion you on welding with open top boots and shorts though one hot chunk of slag down the top of them and you'll know why. I made the mistake of welding something up quick one day wearing sandals and I wanted to chop my foot off to make the pain go away.

It's a good looking restore, nice to see yourhard work paying off.

 

It's looking great - out of interest the 'bottle opener' is a new thing for me - is it a weapon holder? it doesn't look quite in the right place or orientation for that?

(and had similar experience to Brad with sandal welding )

 

It's in the correct position when the windshield is lying flat. There are straps that keep the weapon held in when the windshield is in the upright position.

 

Thanks - that makes sense - i'm guessing a carbine?

 

Pretty much.....unless it was for a folding stock garand

 

didn't know they made that - just seen some pics

Edit - also I guess would probably work for a Thompson too?

 

Hello Robby,

Looking good, have not seen any recent post of your jeep, hope all is going well and your wallet is not empty at this point (which most likely is, but what's money for). Keep up the good work. Hope to see pictures of you in your uniform driving it in a parade.
Cheers.