1940 Willys Front End

Hi, I am new to the forum and have a 1940 Willys Coupe.

I am wondering were I can get front suspension and brake parts?

Front brake wheel cylinders?
Front axle King Pins?
Front Leaf Spring Bushings?

I would like to keep it all original but would change to newer style spindles and brakes if needed.

Thanks, Jonathan

 

Email bryanbcooper@hotmail.com in Fresno CA

 

mike nordahl in alta loma at willys replacement parts has, or knows where to get willys parts.

skull

 

Jonathan,

Contact Rod Ladley (The Willys Man) at (610) 584-1665 210 Stone Rd. Barto, PA 19504-9332 He has a lot of NOS parts so he'd be a good source.

Vic

 

You might want to think generic old parts. Spring bushings are sized by their diameter and length. A truck spring shop might have some. They may or may not have an old catalog with a listing but may be able to come up with a match for what you have.

We used to buy wheel cylinder cups by the box. Again the only critical measurement is the diameter.

King pins and bushing are probably make and year specific.

 

Ok, thank you everyone. I called Rod, he is going to call me back later. Willys Replacement Parts is closed unitl 11-9-2009. I emailed the other guy and he hasnt replied yet.

Is there any spindles or brakes off another vehicle that are a bolt on?

Thanks Again

 

Ok, were can I find a Disk Brake Kit for the Fron Axle?

Will Hubs/Brakes off another vehicle bolt on?

Thanks

 

I have the Charlie Stephens plans plus the parts listing for a disc brake kit on the original Willys axle - courtesy of another Hamber. I also have the pricing from NAPA. PM me your address and I'll send you a copy.

 

The rubber spring bushings are harris #735, got mine at a local spring shop.

 

"weasel" - thank you for being willing to send me those plans,
"cheap-thrills" - thank you for that part number, my local spring shop has them also.

Thank you everboy for you help, i have been to looking for years to get this info.

 

Now, anybody got any ides for steering.
It has a traditional set-up with what i would guess is the original steering box.
Anybody know were i can get parts for this or any other ideas?

Thanks again

 

Rods West! Ridgecrest, CA Don Waldron

 

The wheel cylinders and shoes are interchangable with WW2 Jeep parts and available from any spe******t.
Kingpins bushes etc are different to the Jeep though.
Rich

 

What kind of drag link setup could i use with a covari steering box?
How could i attach it to the axle side? There is ball type joints on top and bottom.
Thanks

 

Ok, Going to keep the original Box and Steering setup.

Were can I get Drag Link Repair Kits?

Springs on Both Ends of Drag Link Broken.
Thanks