this is what i have to work with.
ford 302 , C6 3 speed tranny and that scrap heap of a body.
this week i go get the 9"rear end.
woo lordy!
what have i gotten myself into THIS time?!?
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this is what i have to work with.
ford 302 , C6 3 speed tranny and that scrap heap of a body.
this week i go get the 9"rear end.
woo lordy!
what have i gotten myself into THIS time?!?
Looks like a good start to your new project.
Got any picturtes of the Willys?
Do you know what year the heads are? Just curiuos what you have there?
If you flip one of the heads over and snap a photo we can see if they are closed chamber or open. also any letters or numbers on the heads or the block and we can tell what you have there, if you would like to know for sure. Kurt
this is what i did to it in 8 months
complete rewire
replace 9" brakes
fabricate seat brackets/front bumper
adjust valves/timing /dwell etc.
clean/patch gas tank
replace fender
change all fluids differentials/tranny/ etc.
carb rebuild
fuel pump rebuild (failed bought replacement)
replace warn locking hubs with selectros
repack wheel bearings replace seals
replace rear inner seals
replace seats with originals
install choke cable
replace u-joint
replace steering wheel
wire wheel interior
degrease interior
treat interior for rust.
paint gas tank
turn signal switch(failed bought replacement)
install side spare carrier
wiper motors/arms
dash handle
rebuild steering box
replace/repair
tie rods
bell crank
sector shaft
drag link
broken lug stud
paint/install glass in 1/2 cab
replace tube for oil pressure gauge
patch holes in dash/ windshield/floorboards
treat rust on body
paint
it is coming along.
everyday after work something gets done to it.
we will put 2"square tubing all around the windshield frame.
there is now 3/4" tubing under the lip the dash slides into and a section of plate along the bottom edge.
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once this is all tied together.
then we go to the doors
the rear panels
then the back.
it's obvious why nobody does these ancient chevy's.
all that wood is a pain in the neck.
Thanks for posting those photos!! Looks like a great start to a fun rig!!
I also like all the signs in your shop:cool:
he REALLY knows his cars.
it's amazing.
here is a question.
what other axles are usable?
from ANY car or truck.
yep we replaced the rear of the cab.
it was just too dented up to ever make look nice.
just because it's a low low budget build doesnt mean i want a turd with tires on it.
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next is the top section with the window hole.
i dont know dookie about this stuff
but it seems like that 1982 302 engine should be plenty for this dinky lil truck.
picked up an axle in very good shape with steering box etc. $150 today.
got the back with window done also.
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Looking real good! I'm with you on the budget build but still making a nice car.
Nice work Billy. Keep the pictures coming.
Sure looks different than the 1st view we had!:3dSMILE:...Lookin good, keep it up.........CR
i think that 6" chop is just about the perfect height.
Lookin' good.
the guy that is building /showing me how to do this one.
now wants to make one for himself.
not a chevy though.
too much work!!!!
Very good job Billy. What a transformation, then to now! Not scratch build, but not fer off! haahaaa. Keep em coming! BE a good time to add 6" or more to the cab front to back. Perley
update
another fellow rodster set me up with a 30 chevy grill frame
and i got the rear end at the shop too!
we decided to go with the suicide front end.
so we recieved the spring /shackles etc. yesterday
and today i am going to go pick up the steel for the frame.
i just need to figure out what i am gonna use to haul it.
it wont fit in the toyota !
oh yeah
i need to find another cheap rear end .
the one pictured is for a car and my front is from a truck.....
well i got some more stuff .
man there is a LOT i need to learn!
you see fellas
i am not a mechanic.
and i dont know crap about cars.
so this is a big deal to me.
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what have i gotten myself into THIS time?!?
A big mess !
You are doing a great job.
A Ford in a Chevy ?
Works for me, Bob.:)
a bit more progress.
yes everything will be reinforced ,trimmed,cleaned up etc.
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