drumyn29 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 any willys guys out there? help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Wow, not many of those that have escaped being made a dragster or dirt track queen in times past. From the hood, I'm guessing that old girl may have seen a dirt track or two in times past.You've really got your work cut out for you to say the least. Hope you have lots of money and know a really good divorce attorney. It is for certain you'll need the former, and maybe the latter as mountains of the former go into the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumyn29 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Was it originally a pickup or sedan? I like all Willys coupes, gassers and originals. There are plenty of guys that would take this and turn it into a gasser. I'm not sure there are any that would restore it though. I think that might be an insurmountable task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 It was a coupe.....and mostly still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I only asked because I've seen more than a few Willy's coupes cobbled together from various pieces. A restored one brought over 150k at Mecums not long ago. There are probably 10 gassers for every original one but not many of either in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have a hood for a 37-38 if you'd like one without the scoop but that's the least of your problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Wow, you can't have had very much to sell then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 good luck on the project. it can be done but not many would try. you really need to love this car to take this on. you might want to look for another one to put two together. could be less costly in the end and maybe some better parts. skyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xprefix28truck Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Wow ... You need to gather up as much cash as possible and contact this kid doing this one....Aluminum 1940 Willys Build - THE H.A.M.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Holy Smokes, that's a rust bucket. I hope you are a good welder.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Holy Smokes, that's a rust bucket. I hope you are a good welder.:eek:I don't think there's much "bucket" left at this point! You are braver than I my friend. My wife would kill me if I brought that home. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Good Grief, The Crusty Rust Critters have been chewing on it. :eek: May the Willys Gods walk with you, lead you too parts, and bring you good luck. :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Worst case of tin worms I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Needs T.L.C. (Total lead coverage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think I would start with a whole new car.............:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Reminds me of the joke,It is a simple restoration.... You just need to jack up the license plate and slide a new car under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 It'll buff out just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well, we certainly are doing a lot to encourage this soul, and to cheer him up! Smiles! Hang in there friend, I know well what it's like -- to be down on one's luck! Just funnin, you can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 It's not all that bad. When I was a young man starting out in life I used to drive cars in worse shape than that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great find ..... " How ya' ever gonna know if you could have done it ... if you never take a chance ? " Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Drumyn29, when I brought my PROJECT?? home in 1996 my kids thought I should be commited, I heard things like it will never get done,impossable and it will look good with flowers planted in it.:eek:In 2006 I finished it and today its a senior car.:DAINT nobudy laughing now. You CAN do it, keep us posted on progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 You'll get far more help and understanding on the HAMB website. If it is the car you have always wanted, take your time and rebuild it one piece at a time. When it is all finished you can listen to the AACA folks tell you you ruined the car. any willys guys out there? help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumyn29 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Not really sure exactly how much progress you've made so the best comment is "hang in there." I don't know that I would have the courage to take it on without having metal breaks, a press, and an English wheel to shape all the metal replacement you appear to be facing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Most of these I 've seen were made into gasser coupes AA/GS A Altered/Gas Supercharged? Can you imagine they built these little cars into gassers powered by Supercharged Chrysler 392 Hemis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Oh....like my buddy's car??? Sorry for the hot rod photos and not restoration photos, but I couldn't resist. Edited January 19, 2012 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Keep at it drumyn. When I brought my first Crosley home from Iowa in 1998, my wife walked out the front door of the house and said "what are you going to do with that pile of junk?" With 2 years of love and dedication (and a lot of days and nights since then...more to come), I ended up with something to be proud of. It is now a multiple concours class winner and a lot of fun to show and drive. You can do it, just stick with it and don't let anyone discourage you. Best of luck. If I can ever help from here, just send me a note!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Oh....like my buddy's car??? Sorry for the hot rod photos and not restoration photos, but I couldn't resist.Well, at least it looks '60's era correct for the type of car it was built into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) There has been cars that come from worse.Commend him on his hopes.Rare car anymore.Love it.Will he make money on it ,no,who does? Edited January 20, 2012 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 IF that car can be proved to have raced 25 years ago it could be on the show field at Hershey or any other AACA National Meet in Class 24A. It is rolling piece of AMERICAN HISTORY. Oh....like my buddy's car??? Sorry for the hot rod photos and not restoration photos, but I couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest straight shooter Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Why were the Willys turned into gassers more than the others makes, what were the advantages? I have never been able to figure this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wheelbase and weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wheelbase and weight.+1They were a perfect fit for the rules of the time with regard to minimum wheelbase and weight. The 38-42 Willys became very popular with the gas class rule changes of 1960. See Gasser Madness! - Gassers, Gassers, and more Gassers! Nostalgia Drag Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac59 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 See, anybody can restore a complete rust free car. When you have to splice together pieces from multiple bodys and take them apart right down to factory welds and then some, well, that seperates the men from the boys. It would be amusing to keep the scoop and have a fake 6-71 on top of a stock 4-banger when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 There may be more out there, but from 1961 to 2011 I've only seen TWO stone stock 38-42 Willys Coupes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 There may be more out there, but from 1961 to 2011 I've only seen TWO stone stock 38-42 Willys Coupes.Bob, did you seen the unrestored on outside of Boston last year that was posted on the HAMB? The guy was an appraiser doing an estate appraisal. The guys on there went bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Was it tan with brown fenders? If so I saw it at the Road Agents meet in East Hartford a few years ago. That was a great meet, too bad it is now history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Original 1939 Willys Coupe - Estate Car - THE H.A.M.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 So there were 3 unrestored ones on the East Coast that are/were known. So odd looking stone stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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