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

Got the frame and rear suspension parts sprayed today. The frame is satin black and the rear parts are gloss.

 

Man you guys are doing something real special here, it looks fantastic and the story is the best! Thanks so much for doing and sharing this build.I sure hope I can make it to Greer for the party!

 

Awesome job on the paint! Two thumbs way up! I really hope I can make it to the race and see it in person. Great job everyone!
Nassau Blue is that a factory color?

 

Chevrolet color from the 60's . HRP

 

wow! awesome job---lots of blocksanding done there!---looks great!

 

I finally got cleared to drive,,the the boot off my foot and the first trip out of the house I jumped in the sedan and went straight to Gene's to check the progress.

Melvin was at it again,,power washing the C6 transmission outside and Gene was in the shop trying to remove the old shackle bushings from the front springs.

Frank Taylor showed up and we all swap stories as often happens.

Sorry,,no photos.HRP

 

Looks like its coming along nicely. Nice work.

 

looks great, love the color!

 

This thread is such a heartwarming story. From Quain finding Gene, all the people helping with the restoration, and it's soon to be back in action unveiling at Greer after 40 years. Wow ... It sure would be great to see this story make a major hot rodding magazine like the Garey High School gasser here at the HAMB did. Gene, Quain, the Moonlighter, and all the people that have helped would be richly deserving.- Steve -

 

I stopped by Chris Harper's shop and there were several guys there,,

I have a terrible memory so I apologize in advance for not giving the guys credit they so richly deserve for helping out.

Melvin,was working with another gentleman installing all the brackets and pieces on the rear axle when I arrived.

I helped move the front end out into the sun and man does it shine,,Chris did a fantastic job with the body and paint and in record time.

I had may camera today,,Color is absolutely beautiful.





Chris told me he still needs to do a little more work to the body.



Door,,



Not a lot of room to back up and get a full photo in the assembly area but these are the first photo of the painted frame.

Chris is taking a break in the background.











The car is really shaping up thanks to the hard work of many talented people. HRP
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H R P. Thanks for providing a set of eyes for those of us who can't be there. Nice pics!

 

From the pics I'm seeing that car is gonna be a knockout! Man I'm digging this thread and really looking forward to the video of it in action.

 

Thanks for the updated pictures, chassis looks awesome!

 

What an Awesome find can't Waite on the build pics and I wish y'all luck with the build

 

Freakin' gorgeous. You guys are doing a fantastic job.

 

Veach,,I don't know what your talking about with the awesome find?

The car wasn't lost it's been in Gene's garage and never lost. HRP

 

Veach You need to start with Post # 1 and read t through the thread.

 

I have read, and kept up with this thread from the begining. First off, thank you Gene for the "reseruction" and thank you Quain for the fab work and posting the progress.

THANK ALL! of you for making every single one of these thing happen... I can't even imagine....

Gene, YOU, are living the dream.......

 

Beautiful car and an awesome story thanks for sharing guys..

 

Gene's long time friend Dave fly cutting the pistons. It's friends like Dave and many more that's making sure the Moonlighter makes the show May 25 at Greer Dragway.

 

What did the Moon Lighter run back in the day with the engine and trans combination that is being reborn for the car today?