'33 Willys

[crazyjim]

Finally finished my '33 Willys. Tried to make it a street rod instead of a gas coupe. It's lower than the kit but should still be lower.

[Pro 48 Fleetline]

I like you trunk way better than mine did that come with that kit?

[Longbow]

Wow! looks awesome Jim. I really like the motor detail. Did the kit come with the tilt front & open rear deck lid or did you cut it open? Nice choice of color to. Good job.

Edited February 16, 2010 by Longbow

[crazyjim]

Thank you. The truck and flip front are kit items. I filled the trunk lid and put a hinge in it. After painting, the whole trunk interior was flocked. The color is rattle can but the clear was airbrushed (the second time for the airbrush) using Plas-t-kote classic clear that I decanted.

[your pal]

Gee George this post is not about you ,that's kinda uncool to post your build of the same model on Jim`s post.Like whats up with that?

Jim your model looks great.what kit is it?

[crazyjim]

Buddy - that would be the AMT '33 Willys Coupe #2402 molded in baby blue. I think that's an older kit. I have another kit AMT 1933 Willys Coupe #6570. The box art shows a copper & black model. Maybe I'll try tubbing that one like George did. I want to get the body closer to the ground but still have wide tires. Or maybe extend the fender out to cover the tire. I don't like the look of tires sticking way out from the body.

[Pro 48 Fleetline]

Gee George this post is not about you ,that's kinda uncool to post your build of the same model on Jim`s post.Like whats up with that?

Jim your model looks great.what kit is it?

I was just making a comment between the two lids and showing mine as an example, not high jacking any thread just complimenting!

I like the details in his willys cool build

Edited February 16, 2010 by Pro 48 Fleetline

[whale392]

Jim, you certainly made a silk purse from a sows ear! I have the newest AMT re-issue of this kit and I was HIGHLY disappointed when I got it home and opened. The only thing of value to me (in my personal opinion) in this kit was the SOHC engine. Maybe I'll have to re-visit this kit and take a third hard look at it.

You did an excellent job with the build-up, and the final results look great.

[Jon Cole]

Nobody hijacked anything in this thread. I think the internet is big enough for two (or more) builds to be shown here.

BTW, nice build, Jim!

[crazyjim]

Thanks fellas. I don't take any offense that George posted his pic. Shows the difference in the deck lids. Would that be the black/copper kit? I haven't opened the box yet. If it's the same SOHC engine, the kit is worth it right there. I have Revell's new '32 5 window going through some interior work (Del Sol buckets & console) have have the parts seperated on a Nova. Too cold to be out in the shop for long periods of time. It's supposed to warm up by the weekend.

[vaughn]

I have finally decided...it does not matter how much time you spen on the interior or the chasis...its all about the body !!! You have no idea how much detail I spend on the other...its all about the body !!! NICE WORK>>>REALLY LIKE IT

[Chuck Most]

I agree- it's tough to get this kit much lower than a 2wd 3/4 ton pickup, which is understandable given it's gasser roots. I do like the stance you ended up with on yours!

[John Truby]

Good looking Willys you got there, Jim.

John