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Post by ira on Nov 20, 2011 11:58:16 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]WILLYS DEAL!!![/glow] I started another Deals Wheels style Car, based on the Revell 41 Willys Kit.  I had a couple slightly cut-up Willys bodies to start this project with. The first body had the roof cut off and was already sectioned about 1/4". I shortened it by about 2".  Next I sepperated the front fenders from the body with a razor saw and X-acto knife.  Then I narrowed the front end by 1/2". Next I glued the narrowed front end body back on to the body. |
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Post by RatRod on Nov 20, 2011 12:57:41 GMT -6
Wow!!! Your keeping busy these days Ira.
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Post by ira on Nov 20, 2011 15:27:44 GMT -6
More Construction Photos! I shortened the roof about 1/2" and cut off the cowl/windshield and narrowed it by 1/2.  Next I wedge-cut the roof section down to fit between the windshield and the back section.  Here is the rear view mock-up...  Side View...  |
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Post by surfjunke on Nov 20, 2011 20:56:23 GMT -6
What a great idea. That is a lot of surgery. Looks great so far. This should turn out very cool. Interesting to see what you use for wheels & tires
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 21, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -6
GO IRA GO!!!
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Post by ira on Nov 21, 2011 10:14:37 GMT -6
Wow!!! Your keeping busy these days Ira. I know, I have been having just too much fun lately! |
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Post by ira on Nov 21, 2011 11:50:56 GMT -6
What a great idea. That is a lot of surgery. Looks great so far. This should turn out very cool. Interesting to see what you use for wheels & tires Thanks for your comments! I will be putting tires & wheels from a Z-28 Deals Wheels kit on Willys Deal. |
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 21, 2011 12:13:27 GMT -6
Ira,
I love when you get the saw out!
That is some fine cutting.
I love your creativity.
Dave
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Post by donculley on Nov 21, 2011 13:54:51 GMT -6
Man I gotta get busy, I'm still woking on my Deal's clone, and you're working on number three ! Thats going to look great Ira !
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Post by ira on Nov 22, 2011 9:30:24 GMT -6
I can't stop, I've started another one.... |
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Post by ira on Nov 22, 2011 9:33:34 GMT -6
Ira, I love when you get the saw out! That is some fine cutting. I love your creativity. Dave Thanks Dave! That's my favorite part, I love cutting plastic... |
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Post by ira on Nov 25, 2011 9:40:00 GMT -6
Man I gotta get busy, I'm still woking on my Deal's clone, and you're working on number three ! Thats going to look great Ira ! Thanks Don! Its easy to start more Deals Wheels cars, just open the box and glue the drivers head together. The real trick is finishing them... |
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Post by Tim Nolan on Nov 25, 2011 22:21:57 GMT -6
Damn old man, you haven't lost your touch!!! LOL!! Sh*t your still crankin' out the best stuff Ira, I admire your style!! You are a true master. Keep us posted as this progresses!!! Just totally awesome!!
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Post by ira on Nov 26, 2011 9:53:55 GMT -6
Damn old man, you haven't lost your touch!!! LOL!! Sh*t your still crankin' out the best stuff Ira, I admire your style!! You are a true master. Keep us posted as this progresses!!! Just totally awesome!! Thanks for the kind comments Tim! Glad you like this one, its been Great Fun so far... |
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Post by ira on Nov 26, 2011 15:26:15 GMT -6
Heres a photo of the major body panels glued back in place and some of the rough sanding has been done..  I sectioned the hood about 1/4" and shortened the top half about 3/4". The lower section of hood was sepparated into 5 pieces and fit in place.  Next, I want to add some width to the rear fenders and make the grill opening a little bit wider. |
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Post by ira on Nov 27, 2011 10:09:28 GMT -6
I am working on adding width to the rear fenders! I first cut the rear fenders from a second Willys body.  I tried to fit the rear fenders and found that they would fit better if they were shorter...  I shortened each fender by 1/8".  Here is the fit after shortening the fenders.  Before I attached the fender add-ons, I marked a line on each side where the fender fit. Then I made a line about 1/8" down from that line. I will remove the plasic below the second line before attaching the fenders.  |
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Post by machinist on Nov 27, 2011 21:20:09 GMT -6
;D
thats what i like ,manufacture your own ,,awesome work and thx for showing ...love the willys ...love'm...
OUTSTANDING!
chuck
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Post by jondutch46 on Nov 28, 2011 8:25:09 GMT -6
Ira, you're insane! Maybe that's why I enjoy your work so much!!!!
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Post by ira on Nov 28, 2011 9:43:01 GMT -6
After removing 1/2" from the width of the front end, the grill opening was also reduced by 1/2".  I carved out an extra 1/4" on each side of the opening and returned it back to the original size. Now, thats more like it! |
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Post by machinist on Nov 28, 2011 22:02:31 GMT -6
IRA ...  thats some nice hack'n and fab'n man ..Ira i am looking dead center ...the black line thingy on the door (side pic) ...and man those fenders look dead on in shape and SIZE ...just tooooo cool work bud !  ;D chuck |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2011 8:34:51 GMT -6
Here is a rear view photo of the rear fenders glued in place and rough sanded.  I love this new Fat Fenders Shape!  |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2011 9:41:41 GMT -6
Here is the front view. Most of the rough body cutting is done! Next I'll be cutting out the wheel wells to fit the "Deals Wheels" wheels & tires.  |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 29, 2011 9:57:39 GMT -6
Wow Ira
Very Kool ......can you say series.
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2011 14:43:59 GMT -6
Ira, you're insane! Maybe that's why I enjoy your work so much!!!! Thanks! |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2011 14:44:57 GMT -6
IRA ... thats some nice hack'n and fab'n man ..Ira i am looking dead center ...the black line thingy on the door (side pic) ...and man those fenders look dead on in shape and SIZE ...just tooooo cool work bud ! ;D chuck Thanks again Chuck! Glad you like it so far. |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2011 21:25:05 GMT -6
Wow Ira Very Kool ......can you say series. Thanks Don! I guess it is beginning to look like a series..... |
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Post by ira on Dec 1, 2011 10:02:42 GMT -6
Made some more progress on Willys Deal! Here is a mock-up on Deal's Wheels Tires...  The wheel wells were enlarged with an X-acto knife and sandpaper to fit the DW tires.  I applied putty and sanded the body down pretty smooth. Now for some primer/filler! |
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Post by jim on Dec 1, 2011 16:24:06 GMT -6
nice!!!!
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Post by surfjunke on Dec 1, 2011 21:13:29 GMT -6
WOW! The Willys is progressing very well, awesome! The wheels & tires look cool. Some great imagination, Iran & very fine saw work. Thanks for sharing the "in surgery" pics.
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Post by mykturk on Dec 1, 2011 23:04:54 GMT -6
Wowsers Ira! That body looks great! If I may, try a mock up with some skinnies and a straight axle, Willys always look cool with a straight axle!
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thats some nice hack'n and fab'n man ..Ira i am looking dead center ...the black line thingy on the door (side pic) ...and man those fenders look dead on in shape and SIZE ...just tooooo cool work bud ! 
