Thread: 41 Willys Gasser project

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Yes it was the site changes that did it for Don, that and the annoying adverts.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

I guess I haven't been here frequently enough recently to realize Don was gone. I had noticed there hadn't been updates on his rpu, but just figured he had been helping Dan with his engine. Don was the one who really drew me in here helping me with a direction on my build and reading his $3k '23 T.

So did he just decide to move on? I know he seemed annoyed with some site changes..

Originally Posted by roadster32

Yes it was the site changes that did it for Don, that and the annoying adverts.

I think the adverts was the final straw for him. Shame as they have really become a non-issue for most. He certainly added that certain spark that was always welcome... well, that and his cats! LOL..

I think its all in what you CAN get used to.Besides the people are still the same.

Originally Posted by cffisher

I think its all in what you CAN get used to.Besides the people are still the same.

I agree Charlie!

I had a slice of good fortune last week I had ordered a 8/71 blower kit from the states but this has taken longer than expected

Meanwhile i was offered a complete Weiand 8/71 small block chevy kit for considarably less so i just altered my order to not have the blower.

Anyway i took the plunge and got it, I have to make a longer snout but its only a bit of work so don't mind considering i saved over $1500

More good news today when i got an email saying my intake was on its way to my shippers and would be here next thursday










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Sweet! Green with motor envy!

Originally Posted by stovens

Sweet! Green with motor envy!

X2!! That intake adapter plate looks like it will be thirsty!!

Originally Posted by rspears

X2!! That intake adapter plate looks like it will be thirsty!!

Unfortunately so Roger, I just hope i have enough money left to fill her up !!!


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That ought to make the engine sing! Cool!!

Originally Posted by stovens

Sweet! Green with motor envy!

Thanks Steve, i'm getting pretty excited about this project now !!!


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Nice stuff Steve- going to look great in Willy!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Nice stuff Steve- going to look great in Willy!

Thanks Dave, getting there slowly !!!


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awesome build, unreal all the detail going into it....

Sitting here with food poisioning , thanks mum !!! I got a call about how i fixed the discs on my spindle mount rims, didn't realise i had not posted it, so here ya go.

When i got the wheels an adaptor to centre up the disc to the wheel and mount the oil seal had already been made, I was told it all worked nicely but the more i looked at it the more i wasn't so sure of it, anyway i decided to re engineer it slightly, basically the same sort of thing but with a much larger OD so i could bolt the disc to the adaptor seperatly.

The original adaptor is on the right in the pic.










Next the adaptor was drilled with 5 x 5/16" holes on a 2.75" pitch circle and located on the wheel hub and the holes spotted on the drill press. the holes were then counter bored to accept allen bolts, the outer holes that bolt the disc on were drilled 3/8" to accept 3/8" hi tensile bolts.
The holes in the wheels were then drilled and tapped 5/16" UNC








Next the discs were milled out to clear the bolt heads & the outer holes drlled.












Centre punch marks were made to align everything.








There was a slight clearence problem with the disc bolts so we fitted counter sunk socket cap screws and the holes counter sunk accordingly.












The nuts for the disc bolts could not be Nyloks because there was heat involved so we used Aero locking nuts which are mechanical locking.








Heres the disc fitted. the disc hub and adaptor wil get painted satin black.









Thanks for looking

hi Steve,I too have gone off this site in the last couple of months and as mentioned,most of the people are the same but the spark has died I believe without Ken and Don. I am still in awe of your work though and, boy, that little huffer will certainly give the Willy's that true gasser look,oh and something else for Sue to polish all the time.