Modelmartin Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I could just about scream everytime I see someone (and there are a lot of people including some boxart artists!) who seem to think that everyone's favorite gasser material is called a Willy's. IT IS NOT THE PROPERTY OF A GUY NAMED WILLY. Willy's is possesive. The actual and real name of the car is Willys. The founder of the company was named John North Willys. It is disrespectful to so casually misspell his name especially after he gave us such cool cars. The second syllable is pronounced like the name Chris. Always has and always should be. And yes I am a spelling nazi and a snob, etc, etc. so don't even bother complaining about me and my superior attitudes. Sheesh!
Harry P. Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 On 6/18/2011 at 6:58 PM, Modelmartin said: I could just about scream everytime I see someone (and there are a lot of people including some boxart artists!) who seem to think that everyone's favorite gasser material is called a Willy's. IT IS NOT THE PROPERTY OF A GUY NAMED WILLY. Willy's is possesive. The actual and real name of the car is Willys. The founder of the company was named John North Willys. It is disrespectful to so casually misspell his name especially after he gave us such cool cars. The second syllable is pronounced like the name Chris. Always has and always should be. And yes I am a spelling nazi and a snob, etc, etc. so don't even bother complaining about me and my superior attitudes. Sheesh! Gee, Andy... I'm surprised that you found time to spare in your very busy schedule of doing "Important Things" to make this post. And of course you are correct... it's pronounced "willis," as in "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
Darin Bastedo Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 On 6/18/2011 at 6:58 PM, Modelmartin said: And yes I am a spelling nazi and a snob, etc, etc. so don't even bother complaining about me and my superior attitudes. Sheesh! Your attitude isn't superior...My attitude is!
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Oh yeah? My attitude is even more superior, and I'll prove it: Andy, you may be a grammar Nazi, but "everytime" is not one word, it's two – "every time." At least you spelled "misspell" correctly. Nanny-nanny-boo-boo. By the way, what happened to the original Willys thread? Edited June 18, 2011 by sjordan2
Zoom Zoom Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 If it's a Willy's, it has Crager wheels, and the builder drives a Camero. *insert missing Ninja smilie here*
Harry P. Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Did you ever see the Bugs Bunny episode where Elmer goes to the auto mechanic's shop to ask about his buddy Willy's car? "When will Willy's Willys be weady?"
Harold Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) On 6/18/2011 at 7:55 PM, Zoom Zoom said: If it's a Willy's, it has Crager wheels, and the builder drives a Camero. *insert missing Ninja smilie here* And it is painted burgandy ...John North Willys was a car dealer who sold Pope- Toledo automobiles. When the company couldn't supply any cars, he went to Toledo and essentially bought the place lock, stock and barrel and hung his name on the door. Edited June 18, 2011 by Harold
Eshaver Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 How bout if I tol ya that I used ta work on Wyllis cars , Jeepsters an the like from the early 1950's . I mostly drove old Chevrolet Bel-Airs , trucks an stuff. I would never put Cragers on my Wyllis Americar......... Ed Shaver
Ryan S. Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I'll be honest, I never knew that that's how it's pronounced. I learn something new every day!
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 On 6/18/2011 at 9:03 PM, Eshaver said: How bout if I tol ya that I used ta work on Wyllis cars , Jeepsters an the like from the early 1950's . I mostly drove old Chevrolet Bel-Airs , trucks an stuff. I would never put Cragers on my Wyllis Americar......... Ed Shaver I LOVE that. Looks like something Willys Loman would drive. As long as we're on the subject of Willys, can we see more?
Chuck Most Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Ed- Thanks! That's the first non-gasser, non-hot rod, totally factory stock Willys I've ever seen, in 1:1 or model form!
Eshaver Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Mo Wyillis cars ehh............. EdShaver Edited June 18, 2011 by Eshaver
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Ed, that is definately stunning. U r an amazing builder (just trying to get back on topic from a thread I sent off course). thanks Skip Edited June 18, 2011 by sjordan2
Eshaver Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Uh thank ya Skip. I actually try and replicate cars I either knew of as a kid , worked on in real life , or saw on the road as I was a wrecker driver and went out of state a lot . Remember , always have some kind of a camera handy ! Ed Shaver
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) On 6/18/2011 at 10:26 PM, Eshaver said: Uh thank ya Skip. I actually try and replicate cars I either knew of as a kid , worked on in real life , or saw on the road as I was a wrecker driver and went out of state a lot . Remember , always have some kind of a camera handy ! Ed Shaver That's what I love about your builds, Ed. There's always something I saw as a kid, and that goes for the gas stations. The finishes on your cars are perfect for the time. Send me back to family vacations on Route 66, where I got beaded Indian belts and moccasins at roadside curio stands. (Now wiping nostalgic tears off the keyboard). Edited June 18, 2011 by sjordan2
Modelmartin Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 On 6/18/2011 at 7:55 PM, Zoom Zoom said: If it's a Willy's, it has Crager wheels, and the builder drives a Camero. *insert missing Ninja smilie here* I hope it's a Camero with Cragers and is a convertable. Your welcome. Their we go again.
Modelmartin Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 On 6/18/2011 at 7:06 PM, Harry P. said: Gee, Andy... I'm surprised that you found time to spare in your very busy schedule of doing "Important Things" to make this post. I know! I was researching Blower Bentley dashboards for some guy!
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