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Bob,
Not saying the one posted is or is not a clone - only saw "The Swindler" run once at KCIR back in around '67, and cannot recall beltline trim or not, but the Stone Woods and Cook website shows that they had them both ways over the years. Stone Woods and Cook NHRA drag race gassers willys pittman mazmanian hemi lions dragster vintage

Yep Steve the trim does set off with the blue flake. How about trim around the front grill? Just a thought, might be too much though.

Not sure Bob hadn't thought of it that way

You might want to save this pic i took of Don on a night out

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Is being called a "flake expert" supposed to be a compliment? Come to think of it, down in Kiwi land it may be.............

I think the one with the belt trim is a clone, but it makes your point for comparison. Given the likely reflective menageree from the flake the addition of the trim might complicate what the eye sees.

You trying to make work for me Steve

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Is being called a "flake expert" supposed to be a compliment? Come to think of it, down in Kiwi land it may be.............

I think the one with the belt trim is a clone, but it makes your point for comparison. Given the likely reflective menageree from the flake the addition of the trim might complicate what the eye sees.

Remember there was a Swindler A and B or I and II, I don't remember which.

Yup, the A was the one with trim but I only recall it in the light blue, but that is about 50 years ago. As I recall the dark blue is B, no trim, again long ago memory. Just a note on the dark blue one pictured above with trim, the grille opening is a tad small and the front shackles don't quite hang the same, as well as Ansen sprint style wheels that I don't ever recall seeing on the originals, that's why it looks like a clone to me............again, I'm not a total fanatic on SWC stuff, just fond memories.

Steve, that Picture of Pops tops 'em all........................and I may not sleep tonight!! Ugh!!

Agreed, been too long ago and the memory is not as good as it used to be. But if memory does serve me right the powder blue car was "A" and I believe it was BB/GS and was wrecked on tour. I loved the "Gassers" and watched them run many times at Lions.

Bob the darker pic was taken by me at Bakersfield and i seem to remember someone saying it was a clone.

Yeah Pops said no charge for a lap dance (there will be retaliation i'm sure lol)

Those headlights, tailights and door handles make the car Steve. Looks too cool!

And see us Hulgas boys can all keep a secret as I knew too what color you were painting weeks before you disclosed it!

Keep up the good work!

I think it's going to rain................ugly photos coming!

Hi handsome
Did you see the video of you on your bugle on youtube

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Those headlights, tailights and door handles make the car Steve. Looks too cool!

And see us Hulgas boys can all keep a secret as I knew too what color you were painting weeks before you disclosed it!

Keep up the good work!

Ha! Yes I did Steve thank you very much!!! I just wish I did not sweat so much!

It was awesome having you guys in Florida....I have to admit though I am glad you are back home so we can see some of this great progress on the Willys

Give our love to Sue

Your playing and entertainment was brilliant Don, keep sweating !!!

Sue sends a sloppy kiss to ya.

Originally Posted by roadster32

Hi handsome
Did you see the video of you on your bugle on youtube

We saw ya tootin ya horn on the video,Don jr..Wish I had been there too...Looked and sounded awesome..

Steve - didn't you make some door handles a little while back? I remember some nice shiney stainless ones that looked great, but I think the original style fits the theme a bit better. I'd love to see what else is in that scrap pile though