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I've been pondering another project when I get my Camaro sold and have space and funds to build with. I've always thought a Willys pickup would be cool, but also way too rare to afford.
After doing some searching, I've found that a one piece Willys tilt frontend is not too spendy at under $1,000. I've also found that on our local Craigslist a '48-'52 Ford pickup is usually less than the Willys frontend! So after looking at the two vehicles I began to wonder.
Take a look at the two pictures and tell me I'm not crazy to think a guy could put together a close clone with a Willys frontend, Ford cab and box, and a good pair of large trailer fenders!
I think if the wing windows were removed and full side glass was used, and the body reworked to accept the Willys frontend, it could pass for a Willys to the average car guy, and maybe even a few others! Drop in a BBC, 4 speed, 9" Ford, shorten the box, and get rid of the Ford tailgate, and it might just be pretty cool! Plus not too spendy!
After doing some searching, I've found that a one piece Willys tilt frontend is not too spendy at under $1,000. I've also found that on our local Craigslist a '48-'52 Ford pickup is usually less than the Willys frontend! So after looking at the two vehicles I began to wonder.
Take a look at the two pictures and tell me I'm not crazy to think a guy could put together a close clone with a Willys frontend, Ford cab and box, and a good pair of large trailer fenders!


I think if the wing windows were removed and full side glass was used, and the body reworked to accept the Willys frontend, it could pass for a Willys to the average car guy, and maybe even a few others! Drop in a BBC, 4 speed, 9" Ford, shorten the box, and get rid of the Ford tailgate, and it might just be pretty cool! Plus not too spendy!