AMT ‘33 Willys

[crossfire 2004]

Having used the ‘33 chassis under my Jeep build, I decided to update AMT’s offering with Revell’s pro street underpinnings.

The chassis is a pretty good fit under the body needing only the rear overhang and body mounts removing, shifting the front suspension forward and narrowing to get the front wheels tucked inside the arches.

I opted to fill the roof insert using the kit piece, modified Revell ‘32 Ford running boards to fit, then used part of a ‘36 Ford rumble seat lid to fill the spare wheel mount in the truck lid. This last modification was necessary as it fouled the wheel tubs in the trunk.

These mods are pretty straightforward for many of this forums members, but were major for me as I hate performing bodywork of any sort.

I have hinged the flip front and the trunk lid and they both seem to fit well when mocking up, time will tell when it comes to assembly.

The Revell Willys engine was too wide to fit under the flip front so the motor shown had to be substituted, I have no idea of its origins.

l have had to form my own headers from aluminium rod due to space limitations, they are unfinished because I’ve yet to decide where they are heading.

The interior is mostly from the ‘41 that has been narrowed to fit, it’s a surprisingly good fit.

and that’s where it stands as the filler dust and styrene swarf settles.

I have no idea on colours or even if it’s street or strip at this point, I’ll just see where it takes me.

[larman]

Nice work! You may not like body work, but it looks like you did a good job. Doesn't look like it shows through the primer. Great stance and I like the wheels and tires,  Motor is looking good too!  -Larry

[Rider]

Looking forward to watching where this goes. 

[Pat Minarick]

Nice!

[PARTSMARTY]

Very cool !!!

[crossfire 2004]

Bit of an update on the Willys,  struggled to find a engine/trans/ header combo that allowed the body to fit properly and clear the flip front. In the end it’s a sbc with injection stacks from the Impala kit.

Also found time to toss some paint on the body at last,  artificial light doesn’t do it justice, it’s more of a teal colour in natural light.

Now I can finally start real assembly and put this one to rest.

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments so far & humouring a rank amateur.

[crossfire 2004]

Build now complete and in the Under Glass section.