An interesting build with a Hemi

mikec4193

mikec4193

Precision Fit
Jan 18, 2010
863
Mechanicville ny
First Name
Mike
Willys Model
  1. Other
Willys Year:
  1. Other
not my cup of tea, but they diffinetly spent lots of time and money on her....she looks better than when she was new...i guess i liked the old rough look better than all that shine....any clue where the truck was from????
 

62 OlllO

Well Oiled
Oct 19, 2009
1,821
Georgia
First Name
Kevin
Willys Model
  1. Wagon
Willys Year:
  1. 1962
There is a great article in next months Hot Rod...page 46...two pages...your link offers a better view on the work...even if they did it themselves...lot's of $$$$$....great post!!! however...
 

SavageSun Willys

Sharpest Tool
Jan 7, 2010
214
Scottsdale, AZ
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Well I have got about 25 e mails on this build and its certainly a nice one.

That said in reading I come away with the fact that they have used the OEM frame (correct me if I am wrong). Here is a frame developed for a 60 hp engine and they are dropping in some serious engine weight and HP/Torque. Enough to twist the engine completely out of the wagon and make it all like a pretzel...for an aggressive driver, or so it seems to me.

I am doing a build and losing the OEM frame.
 

splinterguy

Precision Fit
Oct 18, 2009
595
Catskill Mtns, NY
First Name
Ric
Willys Model
  1. Pickup
Willys Year:
  1. 1951
I have to agree with Don. That seems like a lot of power for the old frame. That said, what a great looking wagon, some very nice workmanship there.
 

Stu

Gear Grinder
Jan 3, 2010
22
Tampa, Florida
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Despite the old frame, that thing is slick. I like the fact that they kept it mostly original looking. Must be nice to have healthy resources for such an extravagant build.
 

BioTex

Sharpest Tool
Nov 15, 2009
224
Alpine, TX
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Stu said:
Despite the old frame, that thing is slick. I like the fact that they kept it mostly original looking. Must be nice to have healthy resources for such an extravagant build.
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Stu,
I see you are from Tampa. When my truck is finished, it will be living in Nort Tampa. Around Bearss and 275.

I see you don't have a Willys yet. When do you plan on getting one? They aren't getting cheaper...
 

SavageSun Willys

Sharpest Tool
Jan 7, 2010
214
Scottsdale, AZ
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BioTex said:
Stu said:
Despite the old frame, that thing is slick. I like the fact that they kept it mostly original looking. Must be nice to have healthy resources for such an extravagant build.
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Stu,
I see you are from Tampa. When my truck is finished, it will be living in Nort Tampa. Around Bearss and 275.

I see you don't have a Willys yet. When do you plan on getting one? They aren't getting cheaper...
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Bio, what is even better is having a Willys dealership in your town that has not got the word that Willys went out of business a long time ago... :lol:

Yes folks Alpine, Tex is in the middle of nowhere and its a LONG way to anywhere. I can say that 'cause I am a Texas boy, ONLY living in Scottsdale AZ as a compromise to my wife. I wanted to retire to San Antonio where I grew up and she wanted to move to LA and this Texan was having no part of that. When I die my ashes are to be scattered on the front lawn of the Alamo. Go Mustangs and Hook'um Horns...
 

rcshook696

Bigger Hammer
Oct 27, 2009
157
Jacksonville, Florida
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That is one slick looking wagon. I emailed Tavis about the s10 graft. He seems to be very helpfull about his build. He said it came from a 86 s10 and was almost a perfect match. I can pickup a frame here for $50 and have disk brakes and power steering with a upgraded rearend to accomadate highway speeds. I don't really need 4 wheel drive. This may look like the direction I'll head into. Chuck
 

BioTex

Sharpest Tool
Nov 15, 2009
224
Alpine, TX
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Maybe an 86 S10 Blazer 4x4 would fit. Then you could keep the 4x4. Wonder what the difference is on frame dimensions for a blazer vs. P/U.

I have an 86 S10 Blazer down on the ranch. It is all stripped down, but runs good. I almost went in that direction myself, but opted for the torture route :lol:
 
germain

germain

Precision Fit
Nov 30, 2009
583
Bartonville, TX
First Name
Gary
Willys Model
  1. Wagon
Willys Year:
  1. 1961
The Hot Rod article says an S-10 clip with a boxed frame.
What is the weight of the Super Hurricane with trans and transfer case compared to a modern V8 with an aluminum auto trans and transfer case? My engine hoist seemed to be under more stress when I took out the old than when I put in the new, but I could be wrong.
Any one have any weight data?
 
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