Thread: 41 Willys Gasser project

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Steve, I'll throw some more rose petals in your path. I really enjoy that extra twist you put to each phase of construction, I admire that kind of creativity and often practicality. I note that you put a pair of flanges on the seat mounting crossrail for ease of removal.............small thing but very practical without getting fussy.

Speaking of fussy, that seems to be what I see in the "unfriendliness" of the new format here. I have no idea what causes your logon issues, that shouldn't be the result of the software change as long as you did the clean out of the old logon info in your computer. I made my comments earlier about the difference in how Brent sees the world of computer applications as opposed to those of us who are "normal". What this software offers is sort of like the latest in cell phones that have all the options for quick movement from voice to text, to internet, to IM, to twitter, and on and on............................great for those who embrace all that crap, more annoying for those who just want a portable phone, plain and simple.

I think we all like speed so we really get frustrated when the site won't load up, or fails to send a response we just typed, Brent it's time to add nitrous to the server!

Keep them build pics coming, Steve. You know how it sucks when your satellite TV goes out right near the end of a movie or a ballgame? That what it would feel like if we didn't get to see you keep going on your car!

Hi Whip, in between the Willys i have done a bit on the 26T, i'm at engine building stage, I've got the short motor put together and in the middle of modifying the heads, there is a lot to do on them but hopefully be done in a couple of weeks.

Hi Robin, my mate the laminator does all the body's so i will ask him as i'm not sure, He put core mat in another body we sold and it made a hell of a difference.

Yeah i have to agree with you Bob, not sure how it can be put right though ??? Thanks for the kind comments, they are appreciated.

Ha ha ha yeah i know exactly what you mean mate.

Well i decided to take the afternoon off to get the cage finished, all done except for the finish welding which will be done on the bench.

Right from the start i wanted to install a diagonal bar just like they had in the old days.

Managed to get my seat belt bars in at the weekend, its mounted by flanges either end and a slip joint at the bottom, turned up the inserts for the seat belt mounting bolts, will put them in when my belts get here.














My best mate Brizey popped over on saturday and we got talking about fuel tanks and placement, It turned out the Brian still had the tank from the 46 Ford pickup he broke to build his roadster 30 years ago !!!

A quick measurement check and it looked like it was made for it, The mounting flange was even at the same angle as my floor !!!

I picked it up from Brian monday morning and installed it monday night. its in amazing condition for 65 years old, the inside is like new !!! Thanks Brian.







First job was to cut a hole for the tank to drop into.














The sender was a large 6 hole jobbie so i spun up a simple adaptor in the lathe from a bit of scrap aluminium.

Hey Steve,adore that 2nd to last photo with the rear of Sue's pickup in the back ground. Now who said one needs a large carpeted workshop to store and build ones toys in eh, our American friends are so spoilt with there large shops etc.

I envy you, Steve. This is going to be a very cool gasser when you get it done. Just something about gassers that excite most car guys when they see one, me included.

Don

The tank looks like it was made for the car Steve!!! Just one more good reason to ever throw anything away, a good bud is going to be needing it in 30 years or so!!!!! Sure do wish all the guys I've been saving stuff for all these years would stop by and pick up their parts, need the room!!!!!!!!!!

Really am enjoying the build, a really first rate era correct project.---I just never seem to be able to stay on the "era correct" path, so easy to get off the track in favor of modern and trick---my compliments to you!!!

Agreed Whip, Only a couple of days ago i was asked how i could build a car on the drive by someone, I replied "its not what you got but how you use it"

Me too Don, I'm quite excited about this one. havn't heard from Dan lately, how are things with the 455 ???

Thanks Dave, Not as era correct as i would like but its pretty close, trouble with era correct is it can get expensive as them period parts are extremely sought after

Any news on your project, havn't seen anything ???