41 willys factory stock 4.18.16

[streetmachine11]

Building this one as a factory stock willys coupe. Ill be using the l134 flathead 4 cylinder. The block will need some detail work and ive almost got the frame and axles done. it should be an interesting conversion from race car to factory stock but ive been wanting to build a stock coupe for a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking

Questions and comments welcome

 

Jason

Edited April 18, 2016 by streetmachine11

[my80malibu]

Cool Project. I have not seen one in stock form, other than in pictures.

[slusher]

Looks great so far..

[Mopar - D]

Cool project I like it.

[carcrazy19]

I like what your doing...its different. Nice job. Can't wait to see it when your finished.

[wayne swayze]

Good idea. It'll be nice to see a stock one. Were they originally a 4 cylinder engined car? I would have guessed a 6.

[TFchronos]

Nice project, looking forward to seeing more.

[MikeBoyle]

You mean they didn't come from the factory as gassers? Going to be a cool build.

[southpier]

I always thought a stock kit would be popular; good choice.

[streetmachine11]

Good idea. It'll be nice to see a stock one. Were they originally a 4 cylinder engined car? I would have guessed a 6.

Wayne, I thought they were a 6 also mabie an option? So few are stock ive found two for referance and there both a flat 4. And a stock version would look nice next to the gasser and pro street versions

Thanks,

Jason

[oldnslow]

Here you go.

http://www.jefflilly.com/gallery/classics/1941-willys/

restoration of a stock 41 Willys.

[streetmachine11]

Here you go.

http://www.jefflilly.com/gallery/classics/1941-willys/

restoration of a stock 41 Willys.

Robert, thank you for that link thats exactly what ive been looking for those will help a ton I apreceate it

Jason

[VW93]

Jason, also look in the 1:! reference pictures forum for more pics of a stock '41 Willys. I'd post the link but I'm having problems learning to use Windows 8!!!!

I posted them in April, search the forum for Willys.

The car in question is located about a half mile from me.

[PeeBee]

Yep, these were the economy compacts of their day. I don't know a whole heck of a lot about them, but I would guess that's the same four that powered the WWII Jeeps.

Neat project. I guess you're going have to fill in the rear fender radius a bit.

Good luck with it.

PB.

[Art Laski]

Nice project. That's got to be a big job, but it's looking good so far!

-Art

[streetmachine11]

Jason, also look in the 1:! reference pictures forum for more pics of a stock '41 Willys. I'd post the link but I'm having problems learning to use Windows 8!!!!

I posted them in April, search the forum for Willys.

The car in question is located about a half mile from me.

Frank,

I did see that thread those were some of the pictures ive saved thank you

Jason

[streetmachine11]

Yep, these were the economy compacts of their day. I don't know a whole heck of a lot about them, but I would guess that's the same four that powered the WWII Jeeps.

Neat project. I guess you're going have to fill in the rear fender radius a bit.

Good luck with it.

PB.

Yes that is where I sorced the engine is from a jeep. The jeep and willys the shared the same engine even in the 33 willys. Ive got lots to do on the rear fenders but thats all part of a new challenge

Thanks

Jason

[streetmachine11]

Nice project. That's got to be a big job, but it's looking good so far!

-Art

Thanks art!

Jason

[streetmachine11]

 

Getting this project back on the bench. Haven't had much building time lately but now that things have slowed down I finished up alot of bodywork and got everything primered. Still need to change the grill opening but at least got the rear fenders done.

Happy with the progress so far sill have a ways to go though thanks for looking....

Jason

[oldcarfan]

Good project!!

[jeff f]

Nice job , your backdating on the rear fenders is so often over looked .

Jeff.

[geemoney]

stock?

stock?

are you telling me that these cars came with a motor different than a first gen hemi on Olds?

whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

great idea!

nice work!

[horsepower]

Looking good, I kinda like the "optional" four speed hydramatic transmission yours came with (lol). I'm not sure that little anemic four cylinder had enough power to even turn the pump in that tranny in stock form, but it's a cute addition to a little dilemma, there aren't many kits that have the stock trans to rob from.