Willys Surrey

[Brizio]

I started this kit little over 6 years ago, and maybe is time to go back to work on it.

Body assembled

The hinge on the hood will be removed.

Some more work on the body.

 

Test fitting the chassis. The front axle will be replace.

 

 

[espo]

I'm not familiar with this kit  but it looks interesting. I take it you're going to create a more realistic hood hinges ?? The body proportions look perfect and a very nice drive train. I'll enjoy watching what you do with this kit.  

[crossfire 2004]

I too started the same project but using the MPC jeep kit as a base, swapping  out the front axle for a beam. Sadly I found the task of masking up the two tone paint scheme and tackling a realistic Surrey top ( the MPC kit includes one) rather daunting and back in the box it went.

Good luck with the build, I will be watching your progress.

[PARTSMARTY]

Can't wait to see more.

[Brizio]

I'm not familiar with this kit  but it looks interesting. I take it you're going to create a more realistic hood hinges ?? The body proportions look perfect and a very nice drive train. I'll enjoy watching what you do with this kit.  

I haven't decided yet about the hood hinges. Maybe without hinges. I build this kit different times and it is pretty nice, the only thing I wish, is that the tire/wheels should have been slightly bigger. Thank you David! 

I too started the same project but using the MPC jeep kit as a base, swapping  out the front axle for a beam. Sadly I found the task of masking up the two tone paint scheme and tackling a realistic Surrey top ( the MPC kit includes one) rather daunting and back in the box it went.

Good luck with the build, I will be watching your progress.

Agree with you, masking the top is quit a bit of work. I was thinking to use some fabric for it.  Thanks Stuart!

Can't wait to see more.

Thank you Marty!

[Brizio]

Some work on the windshield, The Surrey had a Civilian Jeep (CJ) like type of windshield.

And glued a CJ form a CJ-5 windshield. It needed to be narrowed.