Vehicle Description
1962 Willys Jeep Overland
All those baby boomers had to go someplace. As a generation of
Americans settled down to raise families after World War II, they
came to define the American Dream as a tract house a few exits from
downtown, equipped with a white picket fence, a dog, and 2.5 kids.
When vacation time came, they couldn't just squash those kids into
the back of a convertible or even a sedan-only the endless back
reaches of a station wagon would do.
Gracing our halls here at Classic Auto Mall, we have a modified
(improved?) example with upgrades in power and chassis. Eliminating
that old creaky frame this truck utilizes a 1991 S-10 chassis and
has a 350ci crate motor installed with a mere 7,000 miles on it.
Not your average mild mannered '62 Willys.
Exterior
Its squared front fenders, reminiscent of an Autocar truck, and
pressed-in body lines, presumably meant to evoke the paneling on
woodies from the past, were already seriously dated even when the
Willys wagon first trundled into existence. However, a balanced
assessment also requires the recognition that it constituted a real
landmark when it first appeared as a 1946� entry, as the domestic
industry's first all-steel station wagon. And this one is no
exception, draped in Gray paint, with a Dark Gray top, the paint
shows very nicely. Panels are straight, gaps are good, and one
cannot help but think of the upcoming Jeep Commando when viewing
this wagon. Chrome is in fine shape, with a few areas of pitting
and dimpling. 4 Cragar 17 incher wheels and throw on some key areas
of red and black pinstripe flourishes and we have a great looking,
go anywhere wagon...road trip!
Interior
Swinging the simple doors open the interior has been updated with
leather seating, courtesy of a 2009 GMC, the buckets in front
covered in leather and just clean black carpet in the rear for
plenty of gear. Center mounted dash has been upgraded with various
toggles, knobs and a woodgrain covering. Interesting placement of
the radio directly above the steering column. (Who'da thought...Or
what were they thinking?) Vintage trio hangs below the dash, and
also provides heat when you climb the Tetons. A note to the rear
gate, nice oak furring strips provide a runway to slip stuff into
the rear compartment without messing up the carpet. A tight
headliner hovers above all this menagerie. Pack the gear Ma, were
going campin'.
Drivetrain
Long gone is the paltry underpowered original 4-cylinder sleeper,
now has 350 cubes of crate motor, a 700 R-4 Overdrive Lockup
automatic tranny, all hooked to a 3.90 posi rear driven by a
balanced drive shaft. The Painless wiring harness keeps things
electrically sound. Crank er up!
Undercarriage
Black rust free straight sturdy steel underneath, with a cooling
fan, power steering and power brakes round out this nicely restored
S-10 Chassis and undercarriage. "Let's git a little mud on the
tires."
Nearly a Willys resto-mod if you will, plenty of great upgrades,
but retaining the original stamped steel body and all its silver
charm, original badging, and grille. Now you've got some power in
your corner, structural steel in your pocket, and comfy leather
under your butt...now that's vintage 4 wheelin'.
VIN Decode
5816711492
58167-L6 226 4X2 Station Wagon/Utility Wagon
11492-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
