Projects 1940 Willys Coupe Gasser Build

Thanks so much!

 

Been working on decklid. Previous owners had cut out all the stock bracing so I made something similar but more race car

 

You are definitely doing a top notch job.

 

Thanks much!

 

First fit up on hinges, fits close. Gonna need to build a brace system for quarters until it gets inner fenders and floors to hold em in place

 

Wow that car is so lucky to have ended up with you.

 

Great work on this Willys. I`m going to be starting on my coupe body in 2023.I don`t have the same amount of work to do as you did but, I still have a fair share as its a old race car as well. I`m currently working on the chassis. I want the foundation done before I get to the body.

 

Right on! Cool be sure and do a build thread on yours too! I wanted to do chassis first but my chassis guy wanted a good straight body first. It was really out of whack so I had no choice. Sure is making it tough as I'm having to build support structure to hold it all in place til it goes on chassis table

 

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So, tedious but ready to epoxy both sides of inner decklid. Then remarry the 2 pieces

 

Been busy lately but made a couple pieces, hope to mount decklid this weekend.

 

Ok, just about to marry the decklid together, one last test fit

 

Wow! Really nice work!

 

Awesome.

 

I will say it again, that car is very lucky to fallen into such great hands. Outstanding build.

 

Thanks Pete!

 

For what it worth, Isn't there another 'Bracket' that fits between the Inner Brace and outer Decklid Skin? Also did you Fab the Tail Pan or is it Stock? This is a Fantastic Willys Build. Envious I don't possess those Skills!

 

Hi, thank you! Yes there would have been a bracket stock. This decklid was run for many years with the entire structure cut out and no issues. I wanted an inner structure and felt it will be not necessary and also harder to paint with inner bracket. Tail pan is stock replacement from Lee Kay, a hero in this build

 

made a catch for latch today, hey I'm a poet and didn't know it lol

 

Also some overkill mounts for bump stops

 

You have amazing skills sir. Thanks for sharing this build.

 

Thank you!

 

But your feet show it, they're Long Fellows? OK, done with that and now back to your amazing work.

 

Haha thank you

 

The 3 pieces worked perfectly, what a relief.

 

Lotsa geometry... Constant thinking!

 

Your work is amazing.

 

Thanks much!

 

Trunk on and gapped!

 

Amazing work you're doing there. I'm really enjoying watching your build. Wish I had your skills my friend.

 

Hey thank you!