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PBFAB.COM · 01-25-2008, 02:19 PM

Everything's looking great Mark!

I think they're going to like you and your projects here!

kainzien · 01-25-2008, 03:05 PM

Man thats going to be a kickass truck, also damn thats a sweet shop..

jkade · 01-25-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They looked like Mickey T's new Sportsman Radials.

They have them for a 20x15 and a 22x15 I think.

*insanebehavior* · 01-25-2008, 10:57 PM

Hey dudes, I have been waiting for someone to catch on to my post with the frame and the big Mickey Thompson Sport Radials. I may be breaking the rules and I certainly do not want to do anything that would offend anyone but that is a picture of a 41 Willys I am building. I say I am building but actually I have a car builder doing this car although I have designed the car. It is going to be a roadster with a removable hard top, A/C, paddle shift, and air ride. I widened the rear fenders 3" on either side for the wide body. check out claytoncustomcars.net. I started this project 2 1/2 years ago. The car should be done by march 1 and right now the fun stuff is happening. Right now while I have no pictures to post of my truck I thought I share the photo's the car builder is sending me.

LOW DOUGH · 01-26-2008, 12:34 AM

Yeah Mark, we are loving the projects.

nikm7 · 01-26-2008, 02:00 AM

I would really like to see some pictures of that nice dash you say you have. Not sure if it's on the 4x4 or on the low rider.

Thanks,

*insanebehavior* · 01-26-2008, 03:02 AM

It is on the 4 x 4. Nothin special but I love the autometer guages. We build an aluminum filler to go around the radio to match the aluminum dash panel. We just used 1/4" plate aluminum. check out the seats. They are called Flexsteel and they are built for motor homes. Very pricy new so I found a steal on a used set.

SchreinerM · 01-26-2008, 03:10 AM

'41 Willy's convertible. They never made one from the factory correct?

Another Willy's in the previous pictures (green). I am jealous.

Does your wife have a sister

*insanebehavior* · 01-26-2008, 03:29 AM

No, Willy's never did make a convertable. These guys were building Willys convertables...............no top, no windows, just a cool lookin machine (google Willys Swoopster and check out that car). I told them I wanted a convertable but I wanted a removable hard top. They went to work and fabricated a top for production. The cool thing about the top is that is looks like a choped top. You know how the Willys coupe have almost a bubble top because they stick up so much. I can show you a picture of the rolling chassis before we started all of the modifications. They already had the body in production. We have just made some radical changes.

Mark

*insanebehavior* · 01-26-2008, 03:38 AM

this is a picture of the original rolling chassis with the top on and off. These are borrowed rims just for the picture. The is the original canvas we started with and I hope you check it out as it comes along. I am going to cover the hard top in canvas material so it looks like a convertable.

see ten · 01-26-2008, 06:17 AM

That's a sweet Willys and a sweet dash in the pickup. Have you thought about adding some milled lines to the center section to kinda blend with the cluster and the glovebox door? Again, very nice!

*insanebehavior* · 01-26-2008, 10:41 AM

great idea, thanks. i will run it by the machine shop i have been using.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-26-2008, 11:07 AM

Holy sh!t nice rides and thats one hellva shop..

RunninLo · 01-26-2008, 11:48 AM

Mark, could I get a post or a PM with some info on the willy's rear wheels tires. I'm building a pro-street s-10 blazer that the owner wants a 20" wheel out back but looking for a deep lip. He's thinking 12-14" wide with hopefully 8-9" of lip. Your set-up looks close to that. TIA and welcome to the boards.

IvelDesigns · 01-26-2008, 03:54 PM

subscribed...

72BlckButy · 01-26-2008, 10:37 PM

The Willy's is sick as is the 4X4, you guys do awesome work. Can't wait to see a tour through your garage...

jkaylor68gmc · 01-26-2008, 11:05 PM

O.k no body has made mention of it but holy crap I see a 356 hiding in the garage. I looked at buying one of those on e-bay, it wasn't a ragtop though. I am a sucker for the 356 Coupes!!!!!!!

stunna · 01-27-2008, 12:57 AM

man, i love that willys!!! i have actually visited clayton customs near raleigh last year, i live about an hour from them. i was going to buy one of there bodies until i ran across my 69 fleetside that is my current project, but that willys is my next project. Thats a car you just don't see @ every show. Claytons had a real nice yellow one there when i was there. By the way, i am ordering that ART kit you have with the trailing arms, is it really a bolt in kit? any difficulties putting it in?

abadsvt · 01-27-2008, 01:29 AM

Hey Mark! Can we see some pics of your 64 chevelle! I used to own a 65 hardtop that was bagged and with 18 and 20's wheels. I loved that thing soooo much. I sold it to build my truck but i still have a 65 Chevelle SS Conv. in my backyard that i am going to build after i get done with my truck. I love the square-ish body style. Also that willys is SO BAD A$$. Your doing a hell of a job with your toys!

Josh

Ol'Rover · 01-27-2008, 04:31 AM

insane i love the shifter in your truck! so evil!

*insanebehavior* · 01-27-2008, 12:00 PM

Josh, the wheels are budnik and I had them built. the backs are 20 x 16 and the fronts are 19x8. I have a little concern on the fronts and wish they had more backspace. I guess I will see when it comes together. This stuff gets so out of control man.

*insanebehavior* · 01-27-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunna

man, i love that willys!!! i have actually visited clayton customs near raleigh last year, i live about an hour from them. i was going to buy one of there bodies until i ran across my 69 fleetside that is my current project, but that willys is my next project. Thats a car you just don't see @ every show. Claytons had a real nice yellow one there when i was there. By the way, i am ordering that ART kit you have with the trailing arms, is it really a bolt in kit? any difficulties putting it in?

stunna, you need to give it a couple of weeks and run over there. the frame is together right now as you can see and the body is down the street at the paint shop. Today the kinsler fuel injection unit was shipped from Michigan. I am really happy with them and their service. They just came out with some larger air tubes and I had to have them because they look so crazy. they put the show polish on the manifold and it looks killer. cant wait to post them.

*insanebehavior* · 01-27-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Hey Mark! Can we see some pics of your 64 chevelle! I used to own a 65 hardtop that was bagged and with 18 and 20's wheels. I loved that thing soooo much. I sold it to build my truck but i still have a 65 Chevelle SS Conv. in my backyard that i am going to build after i get done with my truck. I love the square-ish body style. Also that willys is SO BAD A$$. Your doing a hell of a job with your toys!

Josh

Josh, i will get some pictures up of the chevelle. i love the box body style too.

RunninLo · 01-27-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insanebehavior

Josh, the wheels are budnik and I had them built. the backs are 20 x 16 and the fronts are 19x8. I have a little concern on the fronts and wish they had more backspace. I guess I will see when it comes together. This stuff gets so out of control man.

thanks man,

What size rubber did you end up with? 365... do the make a 385? 16" that's nuts... I've seen a 14" wide 17 but that was on a phantom dually.

JoshB.

*insanebehavior* · 01-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Josh, they are the Mickey Thompson Street Radial and the size is 29X18 -20. Check them out on the mickey thompson website. there is definitely some serious rubber on the ground!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunninLo

thanks man,

What size rubber did you end up with? 365... do the make a 385? 16" that's nuts... I've seen a 14" wide 17 but that was on a phantom dually.

JoshB.

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01-25-2008, 03:05 PM	#52
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insanebehavior Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 51	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? Hey dudes, I have been waiting for someone to catch on to my post with the frame and the big Mickey Thompson Sport Radials. I may be breaking the rules and I certainly do not want to do anything that would offend anyone but that is a picture of a 41 Willys I am building. I say I am building but actually I have a car builder doing this car although I have designed the car. It is going to be a roadster with a removable hard top, A/C, paddle shift, and air ride. I widened the rear fenders 3" on either side for the wide body. check out claytoncustomcars.net. I started this project 2 1/2 years ago. The car should be done by march 1 and right now the fun stuff is happening. Right now while I have no pictures to post of my truck I thought I share the photo's the car builder is sending me. Attached Images

01-26-2008, 12:34 AM	#55
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? Yeah Mark, we are loving the projects.

01-26-2008, 02:00 AM	#56
nikm7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 8	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? I would really like to see some pictures of that nice dash you say you have. Not sure if it's on the 4x4 or on the low rider. Thanks,

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insanebehavior Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 51	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? It is on the 4 x 4. Nothin special but I love the autometer guages. We build an aluminum filler to go around the radio to match the aluminum dash panel. We just used 1/4" plate aluminum. check out the seats. They are called Flexsteel and they are built for motor homes. Very pricy new so I found a steal on a used set. Attached Images

01-26-2008, 03:10 AM	#58
SchreinerM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 101	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? '41 Willy's convertible. They never made one from the factory correct? Another Willy's in the previous pictures (green). I am jealous. Does your wife have a sister

01-26-2008, 03:29 AM	#59
insanebehavior Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 51	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? No, Willy's never did make a convertable. These guys were building Willys convertables...............no top, no windows, just a cool lookin machine (google Willys Swoopster and check out that car). I told them I wanted a convertable but I wanted a removable hard top. They went to work and fabricated a top for production. The cool thing about the top is that is looks like a choped top. You know how the Willys coupe have almost a bubble top because they stick up so much. I can show you a picture of the rolling chassis before we started all of the modifications. They already had the body in production. We have just made some radical changes. Mark

01-26-2008, 03:38 AM	#60
insanebehavior Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 51	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? this is a picture of the original rolling chassis with the top on and off. These are borrowed rims just for the picture. The is the original canvas we started with and I hope you check it out as it comes along. I am going to cover the hard top in canvas material so it looks like a convertable. Attached Images

01-26-2008, 06:17 AM	#61
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? That's a sweet Willys and a sweet dash in the pickup. Have you thought about adding some milled lines to the center section to kinda blend with the cluster and the glovebox door? Again, very nice!

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insanebehavior Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 51	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? great idea, thanks. i will run it by the machine shop i have been using.

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01-26-2008, 11:05 PM	#67
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Check out my 24" wheels, now what?? O.k no body has made mention of it but holy crap I see a 356 hiding in the garage. I looked at buying one of those on e-bay, it wasn't a ragtop though. I am a sucker for the 356 Coupes!!!!!!! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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01-27-2008, 01:29 AM	#69
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