1940 Willys Coupe - All Steel, Long-Term Ownership, Street-Driven
All-steel 1937 Willys coupe fitted with 1940 Deluxe front end, rear
fenders, and deck lid. Original frame has been boxed, triangulated,
and fitted with an 8-point chrome-moly cage. Built by Pro Mod racer
John Scialpi. I've owned the car for 37 years and drive it weekly.
Drivetrain Engine is a Dart Little M small-block, 416 cu. in.,
Callies crank, Eagle rods, JE forged pistons (7.8:1), balanced and
blueprinted. Dart Platinum Pro 1 heads, ported and polished with
large valves. Custom long-runner air-gap intake topped with a
Littlefield 871 Hi-Helix blower using Kobelco Superman rotors.
Water injection system installed; never had detonation or heating
issues. Engine dynoed at 840 hp at 6% underdriven. Runs on 91
octane. Transmission is a modified 4L80 overdrive with lock-up
converter. Rear end is a Ford 9-inch Detroit Locker with 4.30
gears. Cruises at 70 mph at 2500 rpm. Chassis & Brakes Original
Willys frame, boxed and triangulated. Four-wheel Aerospace
Components disc brakes. American Racing polished 5-spoke wheels
with Mickey Thompson radials. Interior Procar leather buckets, full
leather interior, charcoal German square-weave carpet. 22-gallon
fuel tank. Driving & Reliability Car is street-driven every week.
Does not overheat in 100-degree weather. Reliable, sorted, and
proven. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our
clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom
with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First
and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **
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