Projects Nasty Habit Willys....part 2. Rearend, firewall structure,engine mts + misc".

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^^pricless!

 

Really nice work KiwiKev!
I always learn something from your posts.
Thanks for posting!

 

Dude-The Willys is Fuckin AWESOME!! Please tell me your going to drive this Beast on the street...I want to see more..

-E.C.

 

Kev, The Willys is looking killer man!! I cant wait to see it in person. Your work is always innovative and inspiring.
Jimmy White

 

That's badass.....
Does the rear axle "float" on the leaf springs, since yer runnin' ladder bars as well?

 

Well, It's bad ass just as I knew it would be! You got me thinking of building a gasser out of the 32'..... especially now that I got a family car.
-hope to catch up with you soon, I'll be in L.A. with Los Straitjackets Sept. 19th.........

 

I'm LMAO!!!! How much? I can't wait to see it in a couple weeks. Looking real good!

 

Why do I hear the 'crazy frog' when I see this?

 

Awesome.

 

Dude! That picture is awesome! It embodies the spirit that you as a hot rodder-

I love this project. I think you should leave the patina... it makes it look more authentic i think

 

This photo is awesome! Is it from your personal collection? If so, where was it shot and when? I freakin' love it....

Car is coming out great by the way!

 

Hell yes. Keep goin' Kev! Love it.

Malcolm

 

Great plate frame! Even has a little Willys on there!

 

Thats funny, I was just talking with Royalshifter the other day about how small they are.

 

The Willys trucks are very small inside. The coupe's are pretty spacious

 

Not compared to Fords from the same years. The only thing I had to base my opinion off was my old '39 Standard, it was huge compared to the Willys.

 

There's always gonna be "something" with more space. My point was the Willys coupe has plenty of space, even for someone well over 6 foot. You can move the seat up or back to accomodate almost anyone. But, the Willys trucks are just terrible. PS-less not forget, these were FOUR cylinder cars then.

 

great stuff ill see it when we come down for the primer nationals

 

thanks for the up date.... and ill be looking forward to more......

 

Great work Kev, looking really good! Whats the history of the bonnet (hood). Looks like its done some track time already. Are you planning to paint the car, or leave it primered?

 

Ha ha ha...you rule Kev...so fast it blew the doors off. I will see you at your BBQ.

 

wow,

inspirational stuff here Kev.... between you and Royalshifter with the Texiera Willys resto, i'm chokin' back a man-cry here...give me a moment....

it's a beautiful thing man, nice work

 

A few questions to answer.....

EC....Yes this car is being built for the street. It is already registered with circa '63 black and yellow plates. I won't be a car for long trips however.

DRuss32.....When I am seated properly I am back further than the pic indicates and there is just enough headroom for a roll bar and helmet. In a stock Willys the firewall is about a foot further forward. I like sitting way back there. When I had my other Willys coupe years ago I remember when you were sitting at a light cars would pull up next to you and then they would creep forward trying to see where the driver was. I used a convex side view mirror to eliminate the blind spot.

SinisterCustom....There are no floaters. It has some suspension so I will try it as it is . If I need to free it up I will probably slot the front leaf spring mount and put a little roller in there so the spring will move freely.

Steve 38....There is no known history on the hood. Looks like it once had a bolt on Cal Custom aluminum scoop. Maybe one day I'll spot it in an old picture. This car will run a fresh coat of primer first but I want it to have a custom panel paint job with lettering eventually.

Jeem....That pic is one I got back in the 80's. It was taken years before in Santa Barbara. I don't recognise the car but I sure like it!

Thanks for the kind remarks guys!

 

Definitely a "too cool man"& a ""double thumbs üp"on that Willys project - I love it!!!!!!!! P.S. Christmas is only 5 months away and I've always wanted a Willys like that and......

 

thats pretty cool mang, i like the breatherss

 

Thats how you build a willys! Awsome work Kev.Love your 34 too.Good to see you at the Blowout.

 

My hero..

 

A very cool project, I am jealous. I haven't noticed the front suspension you have. I would assume that it is a straight axle? If you try that injection and have questions feel free to ask. Check out the avatar for inspiration.
Joe

 

That is looking great Kev! That Hilborn unit would be slick as hell on that car!


Larry

 

nice job kev.