Big Jim's '41 Willys Coupe - A Lifelong Dream

 

 

                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUTURE UPGRADES :

An 8-71 Blower is in the works for a little more get up and go !

FUTURE INTERIOR LOOK:

 

Vintage Air Conditioning Unit.

  

 

FUTURE LICENSE PLATE OPTIONS:

         

     

     

 

Where to position an A/C condenser (under the trunk)....

 

UPDATE: September 25, 2008

The old tranny and engine have been removed. The firewall has been prepped

and painted prior to installing the blown 460 big block Chevy.  Here is a picture

of the fire wall with it's new color " Spectra Blue Mica ".  PPG, paint code 5437. 

The firewall was painted now to eliminate removing the engine when the

rest of the car is painted.

 

 

 

 

To show an example of what this Spectra Blue looks like on a complete car,

here is a Blue Willys with a custom mixed color that is very close in

comparison to the Spectra Blue Mica color.

 

 

 

 

Shown below are pictures of my new "Silver Bullet"  460 cube BBC motor along with

pictures of the 8-71 blower prior to being installed:

 

 

Oct. 02, 2008.....Shown below are pictures taken after slipping the 460 BBC

engine & TCI tranny (rated for 1000 HP) into my Willys Coupe. 

Note: headers are bolted on to determine what modifications are needed

to improve clearances from the body (changes appear to be minimal). 

These fender well headers are designed to fit 55 Chevy.  They come pretty

close to working with the Willys as is.  After adjustments are made they

will be ceramic coated to match the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yet to come....finish making all the various wiring, hose, connections, etc.,

install radiator with modifications for better cooling, install 8-71 blower,

install new MSD 6AL ignition, install new 1/2" fuel line from gas tank to

engine including a fuel filter rated for 1000 HP, complete modifications

to front suspension to raise car 3-5", install remote tranny cooler on the

frame, and then give her the smoke test !!  Following the smoke

test/check out of engine/tranny we will start installing a roll bar system

and 5 point seat belts inside the car for racing and safety on the street.

That's all for now ..... check back again for more updates !

Jim....