Features 1937 to 1942 Willys Picture Thread

words to live by!

I don't go out there looking to wreck, just try to get as close to the edge with out falling in

 

Dave
What NOT to do with a Willys!
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This looks like a car from up my way(snow and all)...there was a 40 standard coupe that sat out side a guy's house several years ago with a couple of tarps like those draped over it. One day it was gone, and the home's new owner said the guy and car moved north of the twin cities (more snow). You know how the news of a Willys find travels...well this one must still be out there, because we've heard nothing in this area about a new find in years. Where was the one in the picture from, as it does look much like the one from around here?
g-willys

 

G-Willys-

That photo was sent to me from a freind to post, I am checking to see where he got it.

Here is a couple early pics of the SWC Willys Coupe.

 

This is a great vintage picture of a Willys gasser, I love it!

 

A few more.....

 

Thanks guys, it is a very cool pic.
Any pics of the Willys used in the movie HOT ROD? Mid 70s film?

 

Its back in e-bay........and no title!

I wish a knowledgeable Willys guy would check this car out, I wish I could but too far for me to look at!


1942 Willys Panel Delivery 1/2 ton suspension, original engine and running gear - original 442 serial number engine. Unbelievable survivor. The interior is mostly wood in the back, with a wooden floor and is all original. There is only one area of dry-rot in the passenger door frame at the bottom. This Willys has a very small bit of rust in the body in a few places, however is unbelievably solid for it's age. The craftsmanship is incredible, throughout. The frame has no rust issues.

Have seen only one other like this (was a 1941 Willys Panel) that was converted into dragster. Has been reviewed by a Hemmings agent and is believed to be an original vehicle and the only one made for delivery in 1942. The vehicle was apparently exported to Argentina in early 1942, prior to, or just as USA engagement occurred in WWII. The vehicle was returned to the USA about 6 years ago. There is quite a bit of Argentinian documentation to go along with the vehicle.

 

Don, you do a hell of a job at it....whenever I see you pull to the line, I tell everyone...Watch this, you don't want to miss it.....Thanks for the shows...Fred

 

I dont know why but I always liked this Willys sedan "Chicken Picker" the second pic is from my home track National Trail Raceway during the Springnationals in 1972.

 

Willy Doo.

 

I believe this coupe belonged to Dean Yacks.

 

Local friend Ron Doran. Ron towed all the way to Bakersfield this year for the CHRR, thats about 5000 miles round trip.

 

A couple of pics of my willys. The first one is at bracket finals in Bristol in 1985,the second one is at Indy Goodguys in 2001.

 

A friend near me just built this one....

 

My buddy just showed me pictures of this car as it sits now. It's burried in a ditch on someone's property in California. The property owner didn't even know it was there....

 

thats a nice glass car man.

 

There's a '37 Willys sedan shell sitting in front of an antique store here in Yucca Valley - once bullet-perforated desert scrap, now yard art painted orange. My guess is someone pulled the chassis long ago to build either a glass-bodied sports car or a dune buggy.

 

How about posting a picture of that sedan, maybe somebody will save it.

 

Nice 40 coupe. "Hemi Hurricane"

 

Big John Mazmanian 41 willys.

 

Sneek Peek of things to come.

 

Looking good Dave!!!

 

Is there a possibility of getting a pic of the car in the ditch to add to this post?

 

thats bad little bitch so far Dave.

 

Oh yes indeedy!

 

I want to say thank you to all you Willys lovers who have added all the great pictures and memories. Keep them coming, Please.

 

Another look...a little bigger!! Very Nice

 

Welcome to the HAMB Willys Gasser, thanks Bob and everyone. The coupe is farther along as that picture was taken last winter.

 

Damn, Dave. Very impressive!

 

did the engine come from an AMC squad car?