Vehicle Description
Eric's Muscle Cars is proud to offer this 1940 Willys Pickup ! If
your Willys groove is an original un-cut steel body and boxed
original frame, plus a classic stance for a vintage attitude...
then your long wait is over! No question there are dozens of
awesome and beautiful glass coupes, sedans, and radical pickups on
the market in the $55,000 to $120,000 range, and the occasional
unreachable steel coupes over $125,000, but here you will find a
rare and fair priced resto-mod truck that is well known in Willys
World. This one began as a Federal Government vehicle in eastern
Washington state. Dry climate and low mileage preserved it nicely
and it was first rodded in the early 1980's. The acrylic enamel on
the cab/front clip and beautiful pinstriping throughout have been
preserved since that time. The original color "Desert Tan" (aka
"Willys Tan") truck spent time in Washington, Colorado, and Texas
until arriving with us on the east coast over 20 years ago. Racing
history includes Bandimere Dragway in CO in the 1990's. BODY &
INTERIOR: Original Body, RARE Garnish Moldings, and Frame
Unmolested VIN Tag Un-Cut Firewall and Dash Original Dash Gauge
Cluster Original Seat Authentic Interior Fabrics Original Column
Shifter modified for Powerglide Extremely Rare accurate
reproduction Floor Mat Cold Vintage A/C System, Heat & Defrost
Color Matched Classic Instruments Gauges Very Nice Chrome & Deluxe
Stainless Trim Original exterior door hardware Early 30's GM Trunk
for Battery and extra waterproof storage BODY WORK & PAINT:
exceptionally rust free and no serious body repairs The cab, doors,
front fenders, and center section are 1980's Acrylic Enamel. The
bed and rear fenders are recent Acrylic Urethane. There is a slight
mismatch of color but it has never been noticed unless pointed out.
It also shows more or less depending on light, time of day, etc.
Pin Striping is beautiful throughout, a real nice touch from the
original build in 1980. The Tailgate "Willys" stencil is absolutely
1940 authentic. The "Waredaca Brewery" stickers on the front
fenders conceal some gravel paint chips. In summary, the truck is a
very cool driver and 10 footer...it looks GREAT at cruise-ins,
nostalgia drags and car shows...an absolute crowd pleaser. Original
pickup step plates (behind rear fender) are included. CHASSIS: Very
nice and clean undercarriage, semi-flat black Front Disc Brakes,
Rear Drums Fatman Mustang II IFS and steering, Softer springs
included if you want it lower Added heavyweight QA-1 Front
Coilovers to raise front end (The attitude is similar to stock, not
too low, not straight axle high, just sits nice!) Four Bar Rear
Suspension, QA-1 Coilovers Dual reservoir Corvette type master
cylinder Original Fuel Tank, supplemental electric Fuel Pump for
easy starting Duel Exhaust American made Halibrand Sprint
wheels...exactly what is called for! A set of original unrestored
wheels are included, see spare tire photo Michelin Tires: Front
P205/70R15; Rear P235/75R15 DRIVETRAIN: 350/330hp Crate SBC with
added Edelbrock 600 cfm and Headers HEI Ignition Fuel Pressure
Regulator Vintage Chevy Script Valve Covers (Engine is dressed up
to look like a 283, crate valve covers are also included) Model A
style tall radiator Bulletproof Powerglide, Reverse Valve Body,
built by Sorel 3500 stall speed converter Ford 9" posi, Detroit
Locker Differential The gear ratio is not known but it has to be
between 3.91 and 4.63. The truck was modified for drag racing in
the 90's and it remains VERY quick. All components have been
reliable over many years.
