Projects New 1940 Willys project

A very nice set on radius rear steel fenders. This is thanks to the great H.A.M.B. members for all the help with parts I needed. And the great conversations with all.

 

Excellent work! That's sure going to turn some heads!

 

Congrats on finding that car.
It's a beauty.
It's yours.
Do what you want to do..

 

Thank you guys. I love it when a plan comes together.

 

Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith.

 

Will this is the first coat of single stage Porsche Slate Gray on the inside of the engine compartment. The first coat under the trunk like looks great. I will wet sand and apply final coat. Sorry guys the trunk lid is
too large for the server to process. I need to check this out

 

It has been some time since I've posted progress on the 40 Willys build. All body parts have been painted. This is the body out of the paint booth. The color is called Slate Gray. An early Porsche color. I think that when all the deluxe trim is added. It will just go great with this color.

 

That is going to be an interesting color. I can't wait to see it all together and with the stainless on it.

 

I wanted a different color that red, black, yellow and so on. I think this grey will go nicely with this type of car.

 

Looks fantastic.

 

Love the colour bud, with the trim will look great, your making me want to paint mine shiny now !!!

 

I love muddy colors!

 

Yes. Most pre war colors were kind of muddy. I have not seen this color on only Porsche's. Some time check out Steve McQueen's 911 painted Slate Gray. Very cool.

 

That's great Weasel. Just to look at a 40 Willys is as good as it gets.

 

Outstanding, looks great in the Slate, and will look even better with the trim!

 

It's time to cut and buff. Many more hours of fun. The paint color is interesting. The color looks different at every angle. The next step after cut and buff the body is to put it on the hoist and wire it. This way I'm not on my back under the dash. Thank all you guys for your interest.

 

Some pic's with the doors and trunk lid installed. Check out stock fire wall. moved back 2".

 

That's a awesome looking paint job can't wait to see it on the frame and going back together. Wonderful color it fit the period of the car.

 

Thanks 38 2DR. I think the dark gray is going to be a kock out. With the wheels and ss trim it will be killer.

 

A kock out? Wow!

 

Just out of curiosity, has any one have information on the 40 Willys??

 

This is so time consuming. Cut and buff. Hours of time. Not my favorite duty. Coming along. Body first. deck lid, doors. hood, nose piece. Many hours to come. Looking good.

 

Been busy, Dash is done. All Wiring is ready to go. Final buff on body, then will go on the frame.

 

Awesome Job! Beautiful Dash!

 

How'd I miss this thread. Awesome. Just love that colour, I can see your vision!

 

Thank you guys. it's been a long time in the making..Some more pic's of the dash with the heater installed. And my little arm that opens the air vent on the hood. It has a roller magnet that hold it in place when the vent is opened. Works great. I have a lot more to come. Stay tuned.

 

Looks excellent

 

Well finally the body is on the frame to stay. Ladder bars look right on. The stance is just what I wanted. Looks cool from the front view. Now it can be a car again.

 

Looks great bud


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Wow- really like the color!