You’re going to convert your Willys into an EV, or am I misunderstanding?
My old Willys was more deteriorated than I bargained for when I got it.
Most of the core problems were in the electrical system. It’s been 85% rewired by me with a few additions.
I have made some improvements. The biggest was getting a Weber 32/36. Finding adapter plates was the big source of heartburn.
It does not come off unless that engine comes out.