Hot Rods 1933 willys coupe build

Those brackets are to mount the inside z bar bracket for a mopar car The car is coming along nicely

 

I stand corrected. Thanks for commenting, I would hate to send someone down the wrong path! I think tat I meant to say ALL mopar transmissions have the same bolt pattern as a 392 Hemi with the exception to the 426. Of course I may be wrong about that also.

 

Very nice build!

 

are you going to have enough room for a trans shield with those square tubes that close to the trans?

 

oh crap.......

 

That'll teach me to stop rushing!!

 

https://www.dodge-wiki.com/wiki/List_of_Chrysler_bellhousing_patterns
Small block (and 1st gen Hemi [392], 3rd gen Hemi)
Big Block (wedge and 2nd gen Hemi [426])

Make sure a long extension and swivel socket can reach all those bolts or make a removable cover.
I answered your PM before realizing which project it was attached to; nice work, hope you find an answer!

As for those brackets on the side of the shield, it would be smart to hang the engine and bellhousing in the car so that the trans can be removed without supporting the back of the engine with a jack. This allows servicing the clutch and trans more easily, along with having additional support to keep the clutch linkage aligned. If you do this, make sure this is also allowed by the floor supports before finishing it. Racing means fixin' stuff! If this was a street car, it doesn't matter if it takes 4 hours to pull. If you are going into the final round, it does matter.
This is an example of how modern door cars have the trans mounted for access. You don't have to do it this 'modern', but you shouldn't have a single hoop roll bar and no driveshaft loop in a real race car either.
https://timmcamis.com/shop/lenco-mount-kit.html

 

I was thinking removable cover for sure.

 

I wouldn’t have those support tubes there around the transmission.
A formed tunnel is incredibly strong for floor support and light. Also pretty easy if you’ve got a break and can make a pattern .
This is a small car and the floor needed to be easily removed. It takes a little longer to plan set up build but then goes in and out in just a few mins.
The routine stuff, or what might be roadside stuff is all under the seat

 

I have always hated the los of the square tubes. Thats a beautiful floor !

 

I wouldn’t have those support tubes there around the transmission.
A formed tunnel is incredibly strong for floor support and light. Also pretty easy if you’ve got a break and can make a pattern .

As Vicky said no need for all that space eating square tubing.
If you feel the need for extra support you can easily form up a sub-structure out of round stock, I've done it in 1/4" and it is surprisingly strong, lightweight too.

 

Here’s 2 more to get you going.
Actually same car and had a change so I changed the tunnel too.

 

Then the re dooo

A fella could wheel out the defined break lines and smooth it out. I kinda like them

 

VERY nice workmanship.

 

I don't have any of them there fancy tools like 31 vicky but I did take his advise and I'm glad I did. The floor section that I am building will be plenty strong without the tubing. Now I just need to decide if I should weld it in solid or have it removable. I don't necessarily need access to the trans and the bell housing bolts are easily accessible from the ground and of course there will be carpet and a shifter mounted.

 

Finished all of my welding on the frame today(I hope).

Nothing better than rattle can!

 

Good move on the trans cover! I would still make it removable even if you think you will never need it. Thanks for a great thread, Gary

 

The back yard build resumes.

driveshaft, windshield frame, rear coil over shocks, steering box, pitman arm, steering column, seats, pedals, trunk hinges, rolled fenders.
It's about ready to go to the leaf spring shop and then I can add the brake lines to the list.

 

Rolling with the stock 33 tail light and headed to the shop Wednesday for a new front leaf spring.

I also ordered up my entire clutch assembly for the Fairbanks, ouch!

 

What seats are you using I have a pair just like that in my willys pickup but never knew what they were out of mine came from the attic of my dads shop your car is looking real good man


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They are from a 1954 Triumph. I think I'll use them, it's small inside and these seem perfect. Thank you.

 

You are making some good progress and it’s got the right vintage parts. What motor do you plan to put in it and what parts are you still looking for ? For some reason when I look at it I think of the Pink Panther

 

I don't think I need much other than sheet metal which Lee has but I haven't picked up yet.

Definitely a Hemi. I'll probably mount my Delta blower drive to my magnesium bowers blower that is at Littlefield now.

 

Rebuilt the rear bottom drivers corner today, passenger tomorrow and final install of spare tile panel.

 

Thanks for the info I know its small in there and that’s why they fit good in my pickup my truck is tight but your car is more narrow than my truck but I would think your car has more leg room than a pickup or maybe not lol.

 

It took 4 months but I finally have an appointment for front springs.

 

Thats a cool photo man!

 

It’s coming along great, did they finish the front springs and what is the next thing that you need to do for it to move under it’s own power? Post a few more pictures of it. What was the reaction to it at the spring shop?

 

Hope you don't mind I had a little fun with the great photos.

 

Cool build. Check out the trans cover/tunnel we did for the prefect. I made every mistake in the book before I got it right. If you build it like it’s a race car you typically build for every possible scenario. . Good luck and if I haven’t told you. Damn I love your hauler.