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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by drw47, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. drw47
    Joined: Dec 8, 2010
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    Got this Willys Overland Whippet several months back. Its been pretty cut up and pieced together in it's lifetime. But I loved the look and the challange. Am in the process of rehabing the doors, so that they are functional (they were bolted shut) and re pinning them in the hinges. Also adding a steel tube structure for flooring and to tie the whole body together (front section and rear tub were just bolted to a piece of plywood, when I got it). The plan is to retain the origional look, while beefing up the structure and frame. Change rear end and rear suspension setup, rear tires and wheels. Will do a nice interior and keep the red spoke front wheels. Have not decided on the engine, just yet. Could be a nail head, or 289/302 or even an Inline Chevy 292. Just not sure yet. Anyway, lots to do, but lovin my play time on the project ![​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  2. MikeRose
    Joined: Oct 7, 2004
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    from Yuma, AZ

    very cool. Is that a ford grill?
     
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  3. Gigantor
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    I really like the way the doors work into the cowl - that will be a fun little build! Welcome to the HAMB. Are you going to find a Whippet grille shell? I always thought those were cool as hell too.
     
  4. F&J
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    Hmm...from Poverty Flats..;)

    That's a cool looking cowl and doors. Real swoopy style:cool:
     

  5. Bigcheese327
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    The lines of that cowl are awesome, and the windshield chop is perfect. I'd like to see the front wheels brought back somewhat toward the radiator shell, though. It's a bit T-bucketish as it sits.

    For some reason, this one is crying out for an inline six to me. Given that it's a Willys, have you considered an AMC/Jeep 258?

    -Dave
     
  6. Spity
    Joined: Dec 20, 2008
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    Very cool! But it needs a boat tail!
     
  7. drw47
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    Yep, its a Ford Shell
     
  8. drw47
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    If a Whippet shell ever comes up, I would consider it. I love the hidden door hinges, smooth look!
     
  9. drw47
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    Yep, povertyflats!
     
  10. indygasser
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  11. Anderson
    Joined: Jan 27, 2003
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    that is a GREAT looking body. Don't mess it up :D

    That looks like a whole '32 front end too...nice.
     
  12. vtwinpartss
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    from NOR CAL

    Its nice to see another Whippet build on here. Mine was getting lonely.
     
  13. drw47
    Joined: Dec 8, 2010
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    Actually, i will probably have to push the radiator forward (have 5 inches to spare) for about any V8 and especially an inline. Dont have the body set (on the frame) yet, either. So lots of room to play and balance. Dont know much about the AMC inline, might have to look into that.
     
  14. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    ........Cool car........really like the hidden hinges.......gives it nice smooth look....
     
  15. Flipper
    Joined: May 10, 2003
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    from Kentucky

    It looks like it has the potential to be a really cool car. I like the cowl/door flow also.
     
  16. hoof22
    Joined: Jan 15, 2008
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    I love the curve at the top of the dash/lower windshield frame, that's a nice line-got any full shots of that dash? Wondering what that looks like...Way cool so far!

    EW
     
  17. captainjunk#2
    Joined: Mar 13, 2008
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    i kind of like the way the lil car sits to nice lines , an inline 6 with dual carbs would be shweeet , hope for some more photos as you work on your car
     
  18. Very vurvacious! Yeah, I'm voting for a Whippet grill....
     
  19. povertyflats
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
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    from Missouri

    Nice car! I used to own one JUST LIKE THAT ;)

    And so did my pal rustyrods in IL ;)
     
  20. bobwop
    Joined: Jan 13, 2008
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    from Arley, AL

    I know a guy that sells vintage engines!
     
  21. FIFTY2
    Joined: Apr 9, 2008
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