My 1950 Willys Trail Rig

[OWEN]

So last week sucked, worked 70 hrs in 5 days then went away for the weekend. Got nothing done then but this week is going a little better.

Mouted the steering valve... I know the bracket is backwards but it worked better that way. Also roughed out the steering shaft.





Had to put a little notch in the grille to clear the Profenders


My buddy gave me a fresh, non crinkled hood. So I proceded to hack it and threw it on.

[OWEN]

Working on the Stak shifters, still kinda mickey mouse but I am getting there. Might have to machine some stuff. Any pics of people who have made their own are appreciated.

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

Looking good!

[clean4drxj]

Looking good!

Its sure does... I got a decent look this last week

[DizzDizz]

Can we race this at line mountain lol?

Looks good bro

[OWEN]

Can we race this at line mountain lol?

Looks good bro

I think there is room for some kind of forced induction...

[OWEN]

Haven't posted in a while, but I have been getting some work done. Here is what I have been working on

Radiator/engine guard.
If some of you guys remember I rolled into a tree on CV trail, so I wanted to protect my new Grifin radiator so I built some tube work to do that. It also adds some reinforcement for the shock hoops. I want to add a couple more pieces that tie into the fender tube near the firewall







Rocker tubes/sliders/frame tie-ins

Made these from some 2x3 box tube. They tie in to the roll cage mounts. I am going to tie them to the fender tubes and rear frame tubes. It will give me some more space in the rear.








trimmed



Coming together, I love the stance


Top of the cage, full bump, tires fully inflated.


Should sit 71-72" at trail pressure, ride height

[Hydra]

Owen, how's your cage held up structural wise? I like the fact that minimal tube was used, keeps it simple.

[HeavyMetal]

from a purely aesthetics standpoint, i really like that front clip area with the tube and all, very cool

[Pedro]

Please keep all the writing on the side. That would be incredibly badass

[clean4drxj]

Please keep all the writing on the side. That would be incredibly badass

I was thinking this a while back, maybe clearcoat it?...

[Customjob]

Please keep all the writing on the side. That would be incredibly badass

[OWEN]

Owen, how's your cage held up structural wise? I like the fact that minimal tube was used, keeps it simple.

Really well. If you look back in this thread you will see I removed it. When I unbolted it, it kept its shape and the holes lined up pretty well when I put it back in.

from a purely aesthetics standpoint, i really like that front clip area with the tube and all, very cool

Thank you very much, that means a lot. I know you get to see some pretty cool looking rigs on a regular basis

Please keep all the writing on the side. That would be incredibly badass

I was thinking this a while back, maybe clearcoat it?...

A lot of people have said that, sorry but I don't know If I will, although who knows. My plan was to grind the paint down, spray bleach on it and put it outside to rust, then clear over it. Or just keep the OD.

[OWEN]

I will try to update tomorrow or soon. I got my new fuel cell in. Spent the past few grage sessios fitting up tube to finish the rear back half. Now I need to order some more tube, only have about 5' left.

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

How much is actually needed until she's on all fours and under her own power?