Thread: 41 Willys Gasser project

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Originally Posted by stovens

Too bad you couldn't rig up some vent tubing to make an air induction setup, so it still could remain intact, with just intakes in the grill area or from underneath!

I did consider it Steve but i want this to look like a 60's gasser and i don't remember seeing any setups like that in any of the pics i have.


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Well the thicker carb mounting pate has helped but still couldn't get the scoop where i wanted it, don't want it sticking right out really as i can't see much out of the screen as it is !!! The scoop has been up & down like a hookers knickers



I decided to lift the plates that attach the scoop to the carbs, A couple of pieces of flat were rolled up and welded to the plates, this gives me a 3" lift, I've ordered a pair of 2" thick carb spacers so i will trim 1" of these later.





























It now sits just how i wanted it, not sticking up too much, just enough to know its there.



















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Wouldn't expect anything else, but you've nailed the look! Great work on a simple solution once again.

Agreed. With the scoop sticking out the hood, you have sucessfully captured the '60's gasser look. Love it!!

Man... I love it! That Willys is getting very sexy!

I would agree also. Not to high, not to low! Just plain Bad A$$!

Yes, all the above, looking extremely awesome. I noticed that you are the first house off a busy road, do you worry about having your car out in view to the many that may wish to steal your hard work instead getting out and working for something like that ???

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Yes, all the above, looking extremely awesome. I noticed that you are the first house off a busy road, do you worry about having your car out in view to the many that may wish to steal your hard work instead getting out and working for something like that ???

The car thieves up there might be as lazy as the ones down here...It doesnt go,so they will leave it alone..Either that,or Steve sleeps standing up in the front window of his house with a shotgun in his hands..
Yup,,looking good Steve..Real nice..

Just my thoughts. I believe the scoop needs to be at more of a angle, not so level. I believe for that point in time.

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Yes, all the above, looking extremely awesome. I noticed that you are the first house off a busy road, do you worry about having your car out in view to the many that may wish to steal your hard work instead getting out and working for something like that ???

Like Robin says mate, also where would they sell it in England, it's a very small circle here and everybody knows everybody else.


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Originally Posted by sg4356

Just my thoughts. I believe the scoop needs to be at more of a angle, not so level. I believe for that point in time.

I tried that and it looked a bit goofy but i know what your saying.

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How far are you from painting Steve?

About a month i would think Steve.


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Your making great progress! I hope you post some videos of the motor running, and maybe your first track run!

Managed to sort another job last night in a couple of hours :yes:
Picked up a mini wiper system at the swapmeet and it's almost a perfect fit for the willys All it needed was 2 of the cable tubes shortening and went straight in

The wheel boxes needed a spacer with a slight angle on them to sit straight, these were made from some nylon bar, here's the parts and a wheel box fitted.













Next the tubes were shortened, didn't have anymore tube so joiners were turned on the lathe and soldered into the tube.








Completed assembly








Motor bolted into position








Dashboard refitted







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