Thread: 41 Willys Gasser project

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This is more of what we have come to expect from you--nice work!

Originally Posted by rumrumm

This is more of what we have come to expect from you--nice work!

Thanks Lynn, very kind of you

It does,Steve..looks much nicer..Refined in fact..Wish we were a bit closer than we are,cos I would love to go for a blast in that ol beast when its done..

Originally Posted by lamin8r

It does,Steve..looks much nicer..Refined in fact..Wish we were a bit closer than we are,cos I would love to go for a blast in that ol beast when its done..

Cheers Robin, I like it too

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Wow that really cleaned up the front, well done and cheers!

Got to say I had wondered about those front shackles and the cutouts, but had not considered you were replacing the whole spring assembly. Looks fantastic now, and the towing eye is a great touch!

Thanks guys, the towing eye has actually been there for a couple of months, and the chrome springs were also shown ages ago, must pay more attention.

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Originally Posted by roadster32

Thanks guys, the towing eye has actually been there for a couple of months, and the chrome springs were also shown ages ago, must pay more attention. .

OK, your comment forced me to go back and look for the "...shown ages ago", and I found the single pic 12/23/2011 showing your Christmas present! I never put together that there were two different sets of springs, one "old knackered set" and a shorter, chromed version sitting in the wings. What the search did do was give me a quick scan of the fabrication pictures throughout the build, and reminded me of just how many pieces/parts you've made from scratch, or modified to suit your needs. It also showed that you're about ten steps ahead in the process mentally, knowing six months ahead exactly what you'll need, and getting things in place to get there! Your fabrication talent is amazing, sir, and I again thank you for sharing the details with us.

Originally Posted by rspears

OK, your comment forced me to go back and look for the "...shown ages ago", and I found the single pic 12/23/2011 showing your Christmas present! I never put together that there were two different sets of springs, one "old knackered set" and a shorter, chromed version sitting in the wings. What the search did do was give me a quick scan of the fabrication pictures throughout the build, and reminded me of just how many pieces/parts you've made from scratch, or modified to suit your needs. It also showed that you're about ten steps ahead in the process mentally, knowing six months ahead exactly what you'll need, and getting things in place to get there! Your fabrication talent is amazing, sir, and I again thank you for sharing the details with us.

Thanks Roger, I didn't mean to be curt about these items if it came over that way. I guess having built many cars over the years it instills into you that you need to be organised to get things done, I'm actually collecting parts at the moment for my next project after i finish my 26T, Doing it this way means i can pick and choose parts and i can also wait until i see them at their cheapest
Having the majority of the parts before you start the build really helps with quick progress plus the hit in the wallets not so bad.

Thanks for the kind words, they are appreciated.

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Originally Posted by roadster32

Thanks Roger, I didn't mean to be curt about these items if it came over that way.....

You weren't curt in any way. I simply did not recall the chromed springs (CRS senior affliction, ya' know), so I went looking and in the process took time to once again scan the many photos of parts you built/modified in the 70+ pages of posts. I probably should have taken notes for future reference!!

I think everytime I see something that I missed before, that your lovely assistant must have been in the photos distracting us! Either that or one of Bob's was actually blocking out the view, and burning our eyes!

Originally Posted by stovens

i think everytime i see something that i missed before, that your lovely assistant must have been in the photos distracting us! Either that or one of bob's was actually blocking out the view, and burning our eyes!

:lol::lol::lol:

Just a few small jobs to do before i strip it to paint the chassis, one of the jobs was to brace the firewall, Willys bodys always seem to have the dors drooping when opened and mine is no different, its only a tiny bit now but its annoying.



My firewall is cut right back and even though it has a tube frame its still flexes slightly, the answer was to put in a tube either side to connect the firewall to the front of the chassis horn.

The tube is 16swg 1.5" 316L stainless, it doesn't need to be thick wall as this is very strong in compression & light. Bends are mandrel bent 316L stainless.



Flat threaded plates are welded behind the firewall to bolt into.



Didn't have any 1.5" flanges to hand so used the 2" triangular ones that i keep in stock, these needed an adaptor to make up the shortfall in size.



Adaptors were spun up in the lathe and welded into the flanges from the rear to keep it all looking neat & tidy, all parts were polished before welding.


































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Is that mateing to the top or side of the frame?? Either way it looks good and like it belongs there.

Originally Posted by cffisher

Is that mateing to the top or side of the frame?? Either way it looks good and like it belongs there.

To the top of the frame horn Charlie, there is a triangular flange welded to it.