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Post by Big Ed on Nov 5, 2012 16:15:25 GMT -5
 Hey fellas. I've been buildin' my first gasser, a Willys, and I thought I'd post some WIP's. As much as I love old drag cars, this will be the first build I finish. For those who remember, the AWB Falcon is still in the works, just givin' me some headaches. I tried to keep this Willys as close to box-stock as possible so it wouldn't take me forever to complete. I did shorten the traction bars and make frame mounts.  I also made new shock mounts for the rearend. Shocks are in the works.  I scratched the left header, workin' on the right one. No paint yet.  The motor so far. I shortened the breathers(?). Aluminum pulleys from Scale Repros Plus & JB Hobbies. Still lookin' for cogged blower belts!  
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noodles
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Post by noodles on Nov 5, 2012 18:24:16 GMT -5
That looks good with that big ol' blown hemi. Looks like the Revell kit, they go together well, i've built a few.  Any decal ideas yet? |
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Post by Big Ed on Nov 5, 2012 18:37:49 GMT -5
Thanks noodles. It will probably be a fictitious car. I'm still undecided on the 3 choices of color I have.
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Nov 5, 2012 20:48:36 GMT -5
 I am drooling on this one right now Ed!! I got a special spot for Willys!! I like Your work on the build so far! Looking forward to more!! Thank You for sharing Later Russ 
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Post by Bill (admin) on Nov 5, 2012 20:54:07 GMT -5
Really lookin' sharp!
Everything is crisp & clean.
Thanks!
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Post by Steve-o on Nov 6, 2012 9:51:39 GMT -5
Lookin good my friend !! ;D
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Post by Big Ed on Nov 6, 2012 19:54:11 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. I just scratched a zoomie header, so I'll be askin' for opinions as soon as I post.
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Post by Big Ed on Nov 19, 2012 18:01:30 GMT -5
Hey fellas...a small update to The Willys. Got some lines run, an overflow tank, the zoomies, oil filters (gotta plumb 'em yet, etc. Painted the zoomies white. On the P, P, & C car they look aluminized, which for the life of me, I couldn't even come close. All my attempts looked like silver paint, so I gave up and went white. Gimme the good, the bad and the ugly.     |
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Nov 19, 2012 19:44:38 GMT -5
 Loving this build a lot Ed!! Looking real fine!! Like those "Zoomies"!! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Nov 25, 2012 23:09:36 GMT -5
 How is this one coming along Ed? ;D
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Post by Big Ed on Nov 26, 2012 21:35:09 GMT -5
Hey Russ. I had to re-do the front of the engine. Removed the radiator-didn't realize the car didn't have one, canned the water pump, repainted the zoomies with Krylon Matte Aluminum which dried shiny. A couple mist coats of Satin Clear and they are close to that aluminum look I wanted. Now going with the crank-driven fuel pump. This is why builds take me so damn long to complete.
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Nov 26, 2012 21:39:17 GMT -5
;D Hey Ed I can wait this is a real good looking build so far and the effort is worth the wait ! Did I mention I got a soft spot for Willys? Looking forward to it!! Thank You for sharing Later Russ |
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Hey fellas. I've been buildin' my first gasser, a Willys, and I thought I'd post some WIP's. As much as I love old drag cars, this will be the first build I finish. For those who remember, the AWB Falcon is still in the works, just givin' me some headaches. I tried to keep this Willys as close to box-stock as possible so it wouldn't take me forever to complete. 
