The classic World War Two Jeep, still the best 4x4xfar...
About this creation
Made between 1941-5, during which time Willys and Ford between them produced more than 600,000 of these brilliant vehicles.
This model is 22 studs wide and features (deep breath), selectable four wheel drive, a four speed gearbox, a dual-range transfer case, a four cylinder engine, live axle suspension all round and working steering.
It comes fully equipped for action: Pick, shovel, grab handles, jerry can, spare wheel, mirror, bonnet clamps, tow hook, hood rail - it's all here.
That all-important generous ground clearance. And an exhaust - side pipe - sporty!
The luxuriously appointed interior... wait, what ? Those levers between the seats all have a purpose, controlling the various transmission features.
Just in case the wind in your hair isn't enough, how about some flies in your teeth...?
In the pic below, it's in low-range 4th gear, and 4wd is selected.
Here, it's in high-range 1st, rear drive only.
The 2.2 litre I-4 engine, called the 'Go Devil', apparently...
Plenty of room in the arches for generous suspension travel...
... see ? I wouldn't lie to you...
That geartastic underside. The gearbox is in the centre, the selector for 4 wheel drive runs alongside it (above in this picture) and the transfer case is at the rear.
The front live axle, located by four leading links and sprung by coils (should be leaf springs...), with steering built in. An effective and robust solution, and reasonably compact - there's room for plenty of travel and the engine above it.
Rear axle - trailing links and coil springs - it might even survive a run down Senator Chinchilla's driveway...
You might be expecting a pic of 'everything open', but there's little point with this - I suppose I can bang the 'screen and bonnet together... these original jeeps didn't even have a tailgate, so neither does the model.
Still, I can make it up with greebles...
The red model is an oldie; I made it using only my childhood collection shortly after my dark ages; it has most of the features of the new one, and all with entirely pre-1982 pieces! Looks a little basic, though...
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April 1, 2013 |
Quoting Starscream Soundwave
One hundred well deserved likes.
:-)) Thanks Starscream. |
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April 1, 2013 |
One hundred well deserved likes. |
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January 23, 2013 |
Very nice suspension system! |
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December 3, 2012 |
I think technics should release your jeep after the vw van, it s that perfect, I might even buy it, it s so spot on! |
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November 9, 2012 |
Absolutly perfect !!! And this is one of my favorite vehicles so I mean it. |
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November 9, 2012 |
Quoting Marc dZ
You must love this model as you put so many details and so much accuracy in!
Thankyou Marc. I only build the stuff I love :-) |
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November 9, 2012 |
At last, I come to comment this beauty (yes, she is!!) after wiewing it again and again! Impressive work you did here, Nick!! You must love this model as you put so many details and so much accuracy in! The shape is just stunning, so are the functions you added. Outstanding!! The up-grade between Mk I and II does not need any comment. |
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November 8, 2012 |
My father-in-law has a real WW2 Willys and this is bang on. The real one is horrible to drive apparently, the steering wheel hampers entry and once you do get in, your knees are up against it. Yours looks like a much better experience! |
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November 6, 2012 |
Best Lego Willys i ever seen. You catch the spirit very well. |
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November 6, 2012 |
Love it. Goes to show how studded parts employed in a certain way can give a perfect finish. Note the old fashioned steering column sprouting from the floor with no visible means of support ! This model keeps me guessing how you managed to make it almost as much as the red '40s one still does. |
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November 5, 2012 |
Before I forget that, I still have to write a comment here! :-)) Wow, Nick, this Jeep is amazing. I love the combination of classic Technic style and functions with SNOT design and awesome greebles everywhere! Suspension and powertrain are some amazing pieces of LEGO engineering. Great job! :-)) |
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November 5, 2012 |
great job! |
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November 5, 2012 |
Killer! |
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November 3, 2012 |
Param - pa - pa - pa, im love'n it! |
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November 3, 2012 |
Quoting Joost Cumps
Across Mocpages for a week now! Hope it stays in much longer!
Thanks Joost. Me too! :-) |
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November 3, 2012 |
How did i missed that?? Its brilliant!I love it!It has all neccessary nifty details on it and on the sides.100/100 |
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November 3, 2012 |
Across Mocpages for a week now! Hope it stays in much longer! |
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November 2, 2012 |
Quoting George G.
Hey Nick, just a quick message to ask how the entry is coming along? I'm having terrible structural issues with mine - hopefully I can get all the problems fixed and finished by Sunday!
Sounds like a big 'un... mine's doing well; should be up tomorrow. Good luck! |
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November 2, 2012 |
Nice Jeep. |
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November 2, 2012 |
Beautiful. I love the shovel. |
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November 2, 2012 |
Hey Nick, just a quick message to ask how the entry is coming along? I'm having terrible structural issues with mine - hopefully I can get all the problems fixed and finished by Sunday! |
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November 1, 2012 |
Your new version has it all ! Congratulation that's an awesome MOC |
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October 31, 2012 |
Fantastic work Nick, one of my favourite vehicles from you. Amazing mix of SNOT and studs, and the little details are very cool. |
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October 29, 2012 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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October 29, 2012 |
Oh my Lord! This is so beautiful, so realistic! So many details! So many functions. Bravo, man. I have to say that I love the way you've done that shovel - I have never found a good use for that part and now you have. You are the man! ;)) |
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October 29, 2012 |
Hey Nick...FANTASTIC work here (as usual).
The proportions of the bodywork are amazingly accurate and functions are awesome, specially the 4wd selector.
You are definitely one of the best lego builders around !!! |
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October 29, 2012 |
congratulations, ...very nice detailed. |
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October 29, 2012 |
Excellent work! I really like its stance and the transmission with selectable 4WD is fantastic! Its functionality is pretty impressive too! :-) |
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White Knight October 28, 2012 |
A great pair ! And now a little bigger than your 6 wide version of before, very nicely done !>.....well done |
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October 28, 2012 |
Quoting Tom Simon
Very nice. What is the count now on your collection. I have to assume this is a keeper.
Thanks Tom. Well, it's a keep-as-long-as-possible... I've currently got 7 large vehicles built and half a dozen smaller ones. It's so hard taking stuff apart, isn't it ? |
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October 28, 2012 |
Very nice. What is the count now on your collection. I have to assume this is a keeper. |
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October 28, 2012 |
Very nice, love all the details. |
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October 28, 2012 |
I am perplexed! When do you build all this? And such a fantastic Jeep, it's perfect in every aspect, the shaping is gorgeous. I could look for hours at all the details and the technic features. Really outstanding. |
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Sounds great! I look forward to seeing it, hopefully with functions that I didn't even know the real car had ;D |
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October 28, 2012 |
Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Hello again Nick, we were blogged together! I also wanted to get back to you about your proposal of building a D-Type for the classic race teams. I'm sorry to say I won't be able to, as I have a horrible lack of Dark blue, I doubt even enough for a four wide - let alone a sixteen wide. Sorry about that, and sorry for not letting you know sooner.
Thanks Starscream. Little and large, eh ? That's really cool :-) Don't worry about the D type - I'll be making one soon (ish...) |
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October 28, 2012 |
A stunning creation, this captures the look of the jeep so well. Great colour choice too. I like all of the working features, especially the simple ones such as the fold down windscreen. The cog headlights are brilliant and gives this jeep echoes of the original Technic sets. Impressive work. |
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October 28, 2012 |
fantastic creation mate very close to the reals thing!!
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Chris Melby October 27, 2012 |
Once again you casually show why you are the "Technic Heavyweight Champion of the World"! But I will say one thing, you're use of snot fenders, and combination of smooth and studded look here is a knock out! The yellow color is cool too. 100/100 Nick! Z |
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October 27, 2012 |
Hello again Nick, we were blogged together! I also wanted to get back to you about your proposal of building a D-Type for the classic race teams. I'm sorry to say I won't be able to, as I have a horrible lack of Dark blue, I doubt even enough for a four wide - let alone a sixteen wide. Sorry about that, and sorry for not letting you know sooner. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Very nice. Great shape to it. I just am not much a fan of the color you chose. Still great. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Looks amazing! The detail under the car is great!
Also check out my Lego creations.
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October 27, 2012 |
Beautiful! I love this. |
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Sorry missed this one yesterday. What a beauty she is! |
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October 27, 2012 |
Superb as always. Love that unique style of yours, just beautiful. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Quoting kenneth rattledge
excellent build as always, I see some new style liftarms and yellow shocks in there mixed in with the old style build.
Thanks Kenneth. The new stuff has it's uses - I can make systems stronger and more compact by combining new with old. And those yellow shocks are a godsend :-) |
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October 27, 2012 |
excellent build as always, I see some new style liftarms and yellow shocks in there mixed in with the old style build. |
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October 27, 2012 |
How amazingly cool is this!!?? I saw the chassis and thought that was great, you have topped it off very nicely Nick. SO you have been pitted against GG, that's sad news :-( Best of luck to you both! |
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October 27, 2012 |
Absolutely stunning model! The shape is accurate and the working technic details is simply breathtaking! Well done! |
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October 27, 2012 |
Wait! 4-wheel-drive, working suspension on all 4 wheels and the front wheels are steerable? Thats awesome! |
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October 27, 2012 |
Quoting Topsy Creatori(StoveTop nomore!)
I was out running erands today(still haven't vacuumed!) Saw this briefly before I left... caught my eye a bit. I was amazed 'cuz I'll be honest here, I'm not really of fan of jeeps. Later on, I saw people were making comments, so I had a look-see... realized it was yours! Okay... I still am not a fan of jeeps, but I can appreciate the work you did with the transmission and drive! :)
Thanks Topsy :-) When it comes to jeeps, the older the better. Now to build an insect world to crush George G Mwahahaha*cough*... my house is STILL a mess and will remain so until I'm out of the MOs. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Quoting Elk Guard
Great job! Not sure if it is a worldwide thing, but there is a technic lego moc comp on lego.com, you should check it out if you have not already.
Thanks Elk. I'm gonna go check that out :-) |
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October 27, 2012 |
Quoting JS Can
Brilliant Nick. Seriously, how do you find the time to build something so good like this while rolling through the MOs? When you are building something like this with all the gears and such where do you start? What is the process?
Thanks JS. Once I've determined the size (scaled to the wheels) I can figure out what I can fit in, technic-wise; build the chassis to accommodate the systems I have in mind, then do the components one at a time. When it's all together and working properly I can add the body. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Superb! |
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October 27, 2012 |
An allround excellent Jeep. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Cool! The color and the shape is brilliant! |
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October 27, 2012 |
Great job! Not sure if it is a worldwide thing, but there is a technic lego moc comp on lego.com, you should check it out if you have not already. |
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October 26, 2012 |
I was out running erands today(still haven't vacuumed!) Saw this briefly before I left... caught my eye a bit. I was amazed 'cuz I'll be honest here, I'm not really of fan of jeeps. Later on, I saw people were making comments, so I had a look-see... realized it was yours! Okay... I still am not a fan of jeeps, but I can appreciate the work you did with the transmission and drive! :) |
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October 26, 2012 |
Great jeep! Has all the features of a real one. 5/5 for sure! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Awesome rig, Dude! Way more advanced than the vehicles that were built back when those wheels were brand new. Nicely done! |
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October 26, 2012 |
One of your absolute bests, it was a pleasure scrolling down this page to read about all those details. |
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October 26, 2012 |
Fantastic work as always |
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October 26, 2012 |
well done in both form and function! |
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October 26, 2012 |
This is unbelievable. |
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October 26, 2012 |
Brilliant Nick. Seriously, how do you find the time to build something so good like this while rolling through the MOs? When you are building something like this with all the gears and such where do you start? What is the process? |
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October 26, 2012 |
Plus-side of gears, all sizes possible. Correct size used! Great design, the fold-down window is cool! And the technic... man oh man I am so not-technic I don't even understand my 8070... Great Jeep however :-) |
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October 26, 2012 |
excellent build as always nick loving old school technic it`s better than this new fangled studless stuff keep up the excellent work |
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October 26, 2012 |
Recognised it as both a Jeep and a Nick Barrett build from the thumbnail! I really like it, and, in your usual style, its full of functions! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Nifty design! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Spot on! It a thing of beauty! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Another masterpiece from you Nick. Excellent functions especially the gearbox and the suspension/axles. And I really like the upside down steering rack - the more I think about it the better that idea gets. Looks fantastic too. Good luck in the MO my friend :D |
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October 26, 2012 |
Great! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Now that's progress! It's gone from a very good to a perfect Technic MOC. 10/10, lovely functions, awesome details, and robust enough for some off-road action : ) |
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October 26, 2012 |
wow this is amazing! I like the seats! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Woooow! This is awesome! Sure took a long time to make it,ah? |
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October 26, 2012 |
Wow! I'm blown away! To awesome MOCs in one! Really Really great job! P.S. Go visit Senator Chinchilla and see if it survives a trip down his driveway. =D |
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October 26, 2012 |
What a day this is. A yellow one. First we've seen the magnificent Datsun from senator chincilla, and now you are coming with an extremely goodlooking Jeep. Really, looks astonishing, and yet again with a huge amount of technics. Thanks for sharing! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Really excellent work here! Well done. |
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October 26, 2012 |
Great jeep Nick!
And I do indeed have a ton of homework, but I also have the half term holiday!
Good luck Nick, go GB! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Great and complex, another excellent build from you. |
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October 26, 2012 |
Nice one. You certainly are... productive! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Very nice creation! |
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October 26, 2012 |
Your stuf is neverending beauty... |
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October 26, 2012 |
Quoting Senator Chinchilla .
Oh you would!!! XD I still have to read the rest, but you know what you did! =P
*acting innocent* What ? :-) |
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October 26, 2012 |
Quoting Lego Builders
Well done! It's so much better than mine. This is another "trifle" in between your MO entries for you? -LB Jr.
Thanks LBJ - gotta limber up with something before I take on GG :-) |
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October 26, 2012 |
That's wicked man! :D, I'ld prefer it green, but however! ; ) The shape's spot on and details great! 5/5! ; )
ps: I like the red one too! it remind me the one in the comic "Tintin"! ; ) |
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October 26, 2012 |
Well done! It's so much better than mine. This is another "trifle" in between your MO entries for you? -LB Jr. |
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October 26, 2012 |
Having read the rest I must say I'm quite impressed. Especially with those axles (if Datsuns had live axles I'd have to nab them!) Nice exterior with loads of classic technic charm. All the extra survival goodies make it look the part. Yet another wonderful car MOC! Or are Jeeps trucks??.... |
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Oh you would!!! XD I still have to read the rest, but you know what you did! =P |
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