History 1933 - 1936 Willys, picture thread

The spare tire was probably there for ballast. The article in the Rodder's Journal of Ohio George's 33 mentions he showed up to one of the big races (probably Detroit), had a spare tire made of concrete. I think the NHRA let him run it for that event, but outlawed it afterwards.

 

Wonder if it fits the front - or rear?

 

Here's some magazine shots of the "Crazy 8" 33 Willys of Chuck Ivan when it was bracket raced in the 70's by John Hendricks..I recently met John and he clued me in on much of the cars forgotten history.It was pretty successful bracket car!
Cover of Chevy Action in '76,two other pics/articles in High Performance Cars Magazine in 76-77.

 

Missing pieces build !

 

Interesting combo's here (to me) Ansen sprints, American 200S and a 35/36 nose. Is this your car Willyfaster? I've had several Model 77 Willy's Mostly 35/36. Still have a couple of front end sheetmetal if yo know anybody who needs it.

Pat

 

yes the car belonges to me ! always looking for parts

 

Ohio George Malco gasser

 

Weekend Tripper

 

That blue green 33Willys coupe looks like I guy I met at the NSRA nats in Tulsa I think 76 I was there with my just finished 36 sedan. Something like Ingles, Ingman was his name maybe from Tenn. He had a Vega engine and trans with the Vega rear and front disk brakes. Same BC as the Willys 4 lugs. Really nice car. Man 76 was a long time ago. Robert was his first name, I knew I'd get it. Boy the old brain is working OT Robert Inman was his name.

Pat

 

I love the look of those old "artillery wheels". I'm surprised nobody re-pops copies of them.

 

Anybody remember what magazine in 60's did build story with cut away drawing of Mike Mitchell's 33 Willys coupe? I was thinking Car Craft or Popular Hot Rodding??

 

Man those are sure some nice pictures Thank you all for posting.

 

The build story and cut away was Rod & Custom, May of 66. Then the car was featured again in Hot Rod, March of 67, black & white article.

 

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From the Meltdown this past weekend

 

Malco Ohio George

 

Barnett Bros Buick power

 

I would guess that this is the same Barnett family that went on to build some killer hemis at their Norcross, GA (and later Atlanta) shop.

Roo

 

Sure is,one and the same

 

Did they also build motorcycle clutches? or different Barnett?

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jack Merkel at NY National Speedway. That is not him working on the car.

Pat

 

Ohio George Malco

 

Willys at Krull Park Olcott, N.Y.

 

I first saw this coupe below in the mid to late 90's. Then it had disappeared. This weekend I spotted it at Krull Park

 

Local guy has owned this since early 70's