For 1999, we had a new show car - a 1933 Willys Model 77 Coupe. A rarity nowadays in light of many Fiberglas replicas, our car features an original all steel body, although the rest is not exactly as the Willys- Overland Corporation envisaged it!
More than any other, this car epitomises the Sixties Gasser - and in fact, this very car was campaigned on the strip thirty years ago! Returned to the street in the Seventies, it has latterly been transformed into a truly nostalgic street rod with the most modern touches.
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Frame......................... |
Custom, rectangular tube |
Rear Suspension...... |
Custom 4-link, coilover shocks |
Rear Brakes.............. |
Disc with race callipers |
Front Suspension...... |
Mustang II IFS, coilover shocks |
Front Brakes.............. |
Camaro, disc |
Steering Gear............ |
Flaming River rack & pinion |
Steering Column....... |
Ididit tilt |
Front Wheels............. |
Weld Rodlite® 15" x 4" |
Front Tyres................. |
Bridgestone P195/60-15 |
Rear Wheels.............. |
Weld Rodlite® 15" x 12" |
Rear Tyres................. |
Hoosier 31x16.5-15LT |
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Engine type............... |
Chevrolet Small Block V8 |
Displacement............ |
350CID (5.7L) |
Induction..................... |
BDS 6-71 Blower |
Carburetor................. |
Dual Holley 600cfm |
Ignition........................ |
Mallory "Cross-Fire" |
Headers..................... |
Sanderson, ceramic coated |
Exhaust System........
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Custom built |
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Type........................... |
GM TH400 w/manual valve body |
Shifter........................ |
Race, ratchet |
Rear Axle.................. |
Ford 9", chrome |
Manufacturer............ |
Willys, Model 77 Coupe |
Material.................... |
All steel |
Modifications........... |
4 1/2" chop, electric windows |
Fenders/Running Boards |
Custom Fiberglas |
Hood......................... |
Fiberglas, 3-piece |
Paint......................... |
Black with "Ghost" flames |
Radiator Grille......... |
Stock |
Headlamps.............. |
Stock |
Taillamps................. |
'39 Ford with blue dots |
3rd Taillamp............ |
Billet with integral license plate lamp |
Dashboard............. |
Custom |
Gauges.................. |
Stewart Warner |
Steering Wheel..... |
Budnik, billet with Grey leather wrap |
Upholstery............. |
Grey leather w/sculpted door panels |
Headliner............... |
Grey tweed |
Carpets.................. |
Grey wool |
I.C.E....................... |
Stereo with CD player. Remote controls in arm rest |
This car was displayed throughout 1999. We are currently working on a new project car for the 2003 season. And if you like this car "You ain't seen nothin yet". |
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