Projects Gene (Moonlighter) Cromer's A/G Willys Resurrection

Ooooooh Yeah!

 

I've been chompin' on the bit waiting to see it all together again and it was worth the wait!
Looks spectacular! Damn fine job by everyone involved! Now I can't wait to see the engine and headers in place.

 

I'd say that the old girl is thinking "Time to open up a major can of Whuppass!"!

 

Here's a few pics of the guys putting the body back on the chassis.

 

man----------that sure does look good!

 

Frank ! .... great pictures, the color really 'pops' in the sun.

 

BITCHIN !!! Chris

 

I dig historical rebuilds of cars with history

 

sweet !!!!!

 

I've read the Moonlighter was "wheelie" prone. Is Gene holding the front end down? Lol lol

-- Steve --

 

And it will be again,,Gene ain't scared! HRP

 

It was all hands on deck today...
Quain and Melvin "posing"




Dennis Glenn working hard








Some of the good stuff


And finally, I caught Gene working his magic


It was a good day. The Moonlighter is looking GREAT!

 

Man, I wish I wasn't so far away. I'd be happy to sweep and mop the floor just to hang around and help out! Gene, do you build your own transmissions too? Just-a-wonderin'. And the justifiable pride is showing on all in that group photo.

 

So Cool!!!! Love it!!!

 

WOW! Thanks a ton for the additional pictures.

What a great group of folks.

God Bless America!

 

LOOKIN' GREAT!!!! Everyone involved has done a miraculous job to this point - GO GENE!!

 

looks great. i have been following the progressall along. whats up with the charger in some of the photos. looks like a 68

 

Was looking back at some of the early pages, and just noticed the upper right corner of this flyer ...150mph Willy backup car ... Picture is fuzzy ... Was that referring to the Moonlighter? Was the Moonlighter capable of 150mph runs !!

 

What about the purse?

 

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Hey Gene what ring grooves are on those old pistons? There is some new tech (including end gap dimensions)with rings these days that can help the pistons to an even better job, than before. PM me or send an email if you like and I can go over it with you. If you haven't gotten rings yet, let me know, I'll get them for you.

 

Gene competed in "Run what you brung" races with the Willys and it would run 150 mph on alcohol. I don't think he used nitro in the Willys. Only he can answer that. This I do know. He was a top quality car builder and a top quality driver!​

 

I've talked with Gene and he did run nitro in the Willys and the Mustang.

 

This just keeps getting better, great job everyone!

 

Wow, Just finished reading this whole tread. The car looks great. I hope to see you all in Bristol this weekend. Are you going to be running the gasser's Saturday and Sunday?

 

Wow, the Moonlighter did run the juice at times !! With the high roof & short wheelbase, it must have been a handful for Gene. I'm sure it amazed and thrilled the spectators !! --- Steve ---

 

I was a teenager when Gene was running the Moonlighter and he always delighted the crowd with the wheels in the air! HRP

 

The Bristol deal is Friday and Saturday. The Gassers will be running both days Come by and introduce your self if you can run me down I'm running my pro car tuning TJ Tindles legal pro mod and running my Gasser I'll be wide open. Here's a link for comments on the Bristol deal so we don't high jack this thread.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786734&highlight=bristol+dragway

 

Thanks Ric, The Venolia pistons top ring was 46th with a deep groove, we had to get them from Venolia. This is just a stock bore and stroke
hi-riser from parts that i have just to get it running for now, trying to be
ready may 25. Planning on building a new engine later, have not decided which one or what parts i will need. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gene

 

When you're ready, just let me know.