Features 1937 to 1942 Willys Picture Thread

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Don't think this one has been posted, Also havn't seen any pics of the Willys in the film Hotrod ???

 

Great looking Willys truck.

 

Big John liked his tow rig to look good as well as his race car.

 

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Alright all you willys fans i need some help.
The truck was bought out of Ohio but originally came out of California. There is some sponsor info painted on both sides of the truck bed. The passengers side is very easy to make out. The drivers side is a bit faded out. We have been able to figure out most of what it says.

Wheels & Hi - Performance
Re - Caps... from...
Westside
Tire Co. ???not sure ???
1232 Monterey 543-47?0
San Luis Obispo

If anyone knows any history or has any info about the truck please send a P.M or email.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO DAVE M. FOR LETTING ME POST THIS ON HIS THREAD!!!!!!!

 

Lettering says San Luis Obispo which is in central CA - maybe a start....

 

lynn-parks-40-willys-coupe

Here a link to an article about this car.

 

Now, that Black Coupe, where I come from is what we call, a Real Sleeper. Wow!

 

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This car was brand new when these photos were taken....

 

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Costa and stwart willys Ran fremont does anyone remember it.

 

It ran a blown hemi, I just got it all back together. would like to find out more about it.

 

Here it is in the 60s at freemont

 

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A survivor...when you opened the door on these 60's gassers, they dropped almost 2 inches. Cutting the firewall way back left no support in the upper hinge for the weight of the door.
g-willys

 

If you watch closely in the movie HOT ROD several times the actors had trouble closing the doors on the coupe because of the sag. Later in the film seems they get better at the lift and pull motion to close the doors.

 

This is a great thread, its been a real help with my willys build

 

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This is purported to be a 1939 Willys Overland Californian - I only knew of the 1940 Willys Californian. Anyone got any more info?

 

cars definately a 1939 you can tell,the hood Is 39 as well and has not been converted over from a 1940.

 

That P/U came out of my backyard that went to Ohio - now in Wyoming? Man that thing gets around pretty good in pieces - bet it gets great gas mileage! I bought it from a guy in No. Calif. who really didn't know anything about the truck. I never did anything with it except sat in my backyard and kept the stray cats out of the rain... maybe a rat or two as well... Looks like it had a V8 or something at one time.

 

Weasel, I have never seen one of these 39's before. Where did you find that picture? I love all that chrome, never seen that hood and headlight trim before, the 40 Californian just added more standard trim except for the dash plate, but this 39 has trim unique to this car only, I love it!

 

For a somewhat conservative company like Willys, that is a lot of glitter! It is tastefully done however, and does look like it belongs. I have a grille guard exactly like that, and it was on a '39 coupe I found several years back, but I too have never seen one of these...g-willys

Originally Posted by Weasel
This is purported to be a 1939 Willys Overland Californian - I only knew of the 1940 Willys Californian. Anyone got any more info?

 

Umm, yes well er yikes....

 

A friend's car..

 

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