History A moment of history...Teixeira Willys

Man Royal those Streaks give a guy a CHUBBY!! >>>>.

 

Vince at Fearless Gear in Fresno does awesome work, he straightened the bells and assembled everything for us to mount. Blast Tech powder coated everything and it looks great.

 

Tex is slowly coming together.

 

Looking Awesome, I will have to come by and see it in the flesh....

 

looks good royal nice job.

 

here's an early shot I came across. Bakersfield '66. Charles Milikin Jr photo.

 

Thanks for the great photo...you can see how Fred ran a 6 inch magnesium wheel with those 11.50x15 slicks, an odd combination but he said it sure hooked up. Can anyone ID those small front tires? The photo I believe was taken in late 65 to early 1966 when he ran a small block Chevy. He later that year installed the Hemi.

 

Mark,
It's tough to tell from that photo but my guess would be that the tires are Pirelli's. The popular size was 4.00/4.25-15 as shown here:

 

Thank you sir....I think you are right.

 

Skip, I only just found this thread (damn I'm slow), what an awesome project!!. This stuff is something you just can't get enough of, and it's a credit to you all.
I don't suppose you will have it at the CHRR, as I will be there, and I would love to see it in the flesh, and also meet you.
Ross.

 

You know god's gotta love old gassers 'cause this save was a gift from above.How could someone even consider messing w/such beauty??? They should be hung from the nearset stop light.Glad to see another moment of history being brought back to life for all to enjoy.

 

Royalshifter ... We ran Blue Streaks (albeit not slicks) on the coupe in the late 60's:



I remember using a blue "crayon" to detail the tires ... it was kinda like a lumber or welding crayon ... but I believe it was made specifically for Blue Streaks (I vaguely remember it saying "GOODYEAR" on the wrapper).

I may still have some of them ... though I have no idea where they might be ... I'll have a look around the shop.

Don't know if it's the correct shade of blue ... but these "Tire Paint Pens" might work (just click HERE) ... you might even try a blue grease pencil.



PS: Rustler ... I've had no luck finding any pics of Fred's Willys in my father's photo/negative/slide archive ... but I haven't given up ... I'll keep looking!

 

Thanks HEMI32 for the tip on the blue line....let me know if you find a tire marker.

 

I just mocked up a tire for you guys....looks cool.

 

I promised Mike Guffey I would post a pick of the tires on the chassis....thanks again Mike you are true friend.

 

SWEET can't wait to see it finished

 

Mr. Preen I should be with the Tex the Willys on Saturday and it would be an honor to shake your hand.

 

In the booth with the "KING OF CANDY" Rob Fagundes owner of Custom Concepts in Fresno.

 

Sweet things are coming for Tex and man is it tasty

 

It looks as if you could eat these fenders.

 

Candy Brandy Wine is the original color of the car when it was built in 1964.

 

oh man royal you did this one good,lord is this car bitchen man i love it.

 

Absolutely beautiful...going to be stunning..

 

OMG Skip, that color is awesome! I'm sure pics don't do that color justice, I can't wait to see the body painted. One thing is for sure, the Willy's body is perfect for a candy paint job.

Very Nice indeed!

Larry

 

Daaang!

 

That is beautiful!!!

Keep the pictures coming please.

 

Everyone has to see this in person....simply breathtaking. Thanks for the comments guys.

 

Cool..I'll be right over...

 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I can't believe I haven't seen this thread until a half hour ago. UNBELIEVABLE man. What an opportunity! What a FANTASTIC car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Royal and everybody working on this.