Vehicle Description
This 1942 Willys Americar custom coupe is equipped with new
Edelbrock carburetors that feed the polished BDS 671 blower atop
the 350ci V8 Chevrolet small-block engine. This engine features a
custom oil pan oil cooler, Air Flow Research aluminum heads with
roller rockers, Edelbrock valve covers, a polished water pump, air
conditioning pump and a chrome-plated alternator. Stainless-steel
headers attached to a heavy-gauge stainless-steel exhaust are
connected to the engine for exhaust flow. Bolted to the engine is a
T56 6-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch, a balanced
aluminum driveshaft, shortened 9-inch Ford posi-traction rear end
and chrome 4-link suspension, 4-wheel coilovers and 4-wheel disc
brakes. This coupe rides on Halibrand wheels with knock-off
spinners and Hoosier tires out back. The all-steel body retains
features such as the original glass headlight covers, hood air
vent, passenger-side door lock cylinder, stainless-steel trunk
latch with the sliding key cylinder cover, trunk-mounted light and
plate mount and stainless-steel body side trim. The front and rear
bumper bracket openings remain, along with front fender seam
welting and original door hinges. Other features include a
stainless-steel fuel tank and custom electric fuel pump, filter and
pressure gauge package. This coupe features a custom-built chassis
that is painted body color and includes tubular control arms, a
sway bar and rack & pinion steering. Custom features include a
polished brake clutch and gas pedal assembly, and remote reservoir
system, with a custom-built chrome plated firewall cover plate with
the recesses painted. The interior features the all-steel dash with
Americar trim plate, stainless-steel trim package and a custom
gauge package. The custom tan leather upholstery interior with
Corvette power seats was installed, along with a Lecarra steering
wheel, chrome tilt steering column, custom door pull handles, power
windows, hood release, parking brake, power hood vent, custom
carpet and floor mats. The inner trunk lid and side panels are
upholstered, and the floor of the trunk is carpeted to match the
interior.
