Projects Oh no not another Willys Gasser build, this time a Willys shop truck

I'm certain it will be beautiful when done. But it does have that pyscodelic 70's vibe right now

 

I'm a bit behind with posting updates but had a bit of free time today so here ya go.

I missed this job out ages ago so its catch up time, the window gap was massive so the gap was closed up by adding glass and then trimming to suit.








Next i added a return to screw window fuzzys to, I used 3/4" aluminium angle and slit the ends and curved to match the shape, then the slits were welded up. They are bonded to the underside with PU adhesieve











The nasty pressed steel alternator pulley was bugging me so made an aluminium one to match the other pulleys.










The nut was pretty nasty to and would rust before anything so a nice brass one was spun up, while i was there I addressed the water pump spigot, they always seem to go rusty so made a cover in brass, didnt have one big piece so made it in 2 bits out of scrap from the bin.











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I'm sure glad your posting here again. Thanks John

 

Thanks john

 

Simple work of art as always

 

Sure like your one off parts!

 

Thanks bud

 

Me too bud, I'm not a fan of 0800 parts

 

As always top job.

 

Hi Steve.Neat,but not gaudy.Outstanding as usual.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

Great work as usual Steve!!

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OMG, Steve has his mojo back. You're going to put the rest of us to shame.

 

I thought maybe you had taken up cricket, or something.

Heard it snowed in London the other day. Come on back, it's 90 here.

Don

 

Yeah it did Don but not much, been 75F here last few days, we will be back later this year, looking forward to seeing you guys again.

 

Mojo still there mate, it will never leave me but unfortunately I'm battling prostrate cancer at the moment, I won't let it beat me though, still got cars I want to build.

 

Get better, Don't let the man get you down.

 

Hi Steve.Sorry to hear about the cancer.Here`s wishing you the best in your battle with the beast.Sending a prayer or two for ya.
Leo

 

OMG, Steve, I feel like I have been hit with a hammer ! I feel horrible about your situation. I called Don just now and he is devastated and said he knew you had been going for some testing. But you are one tough SOB, and our prayers are with you and Sue. I work with a man who had stage 4 and today he is totally free and fine. They have come so far with treatment for all this shit. I just called Dan and he is just as shocked as Don and I.

We are there for you, Mate. Can't tell you how I feel.

Don

 

Shite... Love your builds and your work, hope you get better!

 

Damn Steve you get better I look forward to you post I wanna see your pickup done

 

hope you get better

 

Thanks for the kind wishes guys, I'm pretty sure the doc is on top of it all and all will be ok, I'm very very positive about it all, it's just a hiccup in life and it's not gonna beat me for sure.
I've had pain before as been married lol

 

No sweat Don, I'm not gonna let this beat me buddy, I've got plans to come over in maybe September so keep the cider on ice mate, see ya soon

 

Positive vibes dude, thank you

 

Thanks Leo, appreciated

 

Thanks bud

 

Thanks Jay, cheers

 

your welcome get better soon

 

I hear that building a hot rod is a good way to take your mind off other matters
Seriously, heres wishing for a speedy resolution!
Hang in there. BRG

 

Glad to see you posting again, as I love your builds. Hoping for a speedy recovery.