Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks, everyone. I am making slow progress, but it's a cold and rainy day anyway, perfect for just working with the naked styrene. Top came off without too much drama: Every time I look at these wheels I see mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 From this angle, this thing almost looks like a VW Beetle. As I mentioned earlier, I am using all the parts from the gasser kit, except for the wheels and a few engine parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Smile! You are on WILLI GONE WILD! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Very cool DC! I'm tuned in ready for more wild goodness!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Killer Doc. Can't wait to see more. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks, Mike and Corey. Working on cleaning and prepping all the parts for final primer and then painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) GREAT START DR.!!! Looking forward to seeing you throwing some MuD on the Willys. This should be FUN... Edited November 15, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks, Ira. Working on a roll cage after I get back home from work. I spent some time designing it. Stay tuned in for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Ok now, ya gotta play some metal music....Skidrow's mud kicker!!!! if yer talking mud!!! Looks pretty trippy Doc!! Mud kicker, kick, ha, here's mud in yer eyeeee!!!!!! Edited November 15, 2012 by Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 This is all pretty much box stock except for a few frame reinforcements, the tires, and some after market parts for the engine. I have always wanted to build a big tall Willys. Ah, I didn't recognize the suspension because the Willys I am working on is the street rod. So this must have started life as the gasser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bryan_m Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 thats awesome virgil!!!!!!! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Dr. Cranky ,this is too cool! Cannot wait to see the outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Well I will honestly say that the idea of this never crossed my mind,I don't know whats in your coffee but I think I want some! Man that is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 are you gonna change the front axle to a 4wd diff buddy? wheres all the eye candy??.......we are starvin here! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This is a fun one to watch Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Awsume project Doc, looking forward to your progress.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Art and Bryan, I ended up using the gasser frame and components because I wanted to keep it as stock as humanly possible, but I am going to gizmo-engineer a way of dropping the whole frame a few scale inches so that there's a bit more tire clearance. The shocks would be very easy to scratch-build in this case in case someone is thinking of doing one of their own. I just used the stock parts because I like them. Once again, all this proves the amazing versatility of the 41 Willys. If I could, I would keep a few dozen in stock always. It's the kit I am going to be using when I turn the 62 Corvette into a gasser. Don't blame me for the madness, blame Donn Yost. It's his fault! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 you are just full of ideas Doc, this will be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Trying to have some fun, Bill, with this ever-growing Styrene Addiction (or Affliction!) :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 GO CRANKY GO! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 LOL! You are giving me a taste of my own medicine, eh? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 yea i am........now wheres all the eye candy?? :angry: LOL bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Okay, here's some . . . I've been using my iPhone camera out of laziness . . . I'm very excited because I was able to lift the boddy for tire clearance without having to raise the engine . . . which is very cool, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 This frame really give this build it's attitude as well as it's stability . . . I tell you I am IN LOVE with this kit. Revell hit a GRANDSLAM with this one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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