41 Willys Coupe on S10 Chassis - Part 1 - Chassis Modification Overview

This series follows the build of a 41 Willys Coupe altered to fit on a Chevy S10 Chassis. The manufacturer is Scottrods Customs in Monroeville, OH. www.scottrodscustoms.com.
This episode is basically an intro to the overall project. The video producer, Grampa's Street Rods, is an independent custom car builder, and is not affiliated with Scottrods, nor compensated for production of this video.

[@dougsmaintenanceshop5868]

I look forward to other videos on your project. This one is well-done and informative. Really this is a nice segue for those who might want to hot rod an s-10, it can be re-bodied with a cool Willys body and have parts availability wherever you might go. I share your affinity and enthusiasm for a '41 Willys. This is a great way to have one.

[@ronmeany6714]

I built a 66 Belvedere and traded it for my 41, it is a ZL1 (aluminum 427) fuel injected, tube chassis with all corvette suspension. I enjoyed video will look forward to your build

[@jclements007]

Putting a vette suspension is a good move. Am I correct to assume you included the Vette independent rear suspension? That should have a great ride.

[@ronmeany6714]

@@jclements007 Rides / Drives like a corvette Great Hot Rod

[@mattv8919]

enjoyed video. my teacher used to say a word to the wise.

[@chrishenniker5944]

I wouldn’t mind building a Willys as a sleeper for daily use. Just stick the body on a truck frame and running gear. Keep the engine about two litres and you’ll be good to go.

[@jclements007]

Most stock S10s have a 4.6L V6, which actually has enough power to lay rubber. You will have to build custom brackets for the accessories to fit. SInce the S10 has been out of production for about 20 years, you'll have a hard time finding one that doesn't need the engine, tranny, and rear differential rebuilt.

[@koljag5]

I have a 1937 willys 4 door that has a '41 front end with it that Ill be starting working on soon.

[@jclements007]

That sounds like fun. Post your progress.

[@koljag5]

@@jclements007 really interested to see a video on your engine choice.

[@jclements007]

@@koljag5 Search "41 Willys on S10 Chassis Part 5: Engines" Basically I selected the Chevy 350 because there are so many out there and it's heavily supported by the aftermarket industry. Ford puts out some good engines too. Mopar - let's just say I have several years experience as a Tier3 parts manufacturer. I have provided parts to the Big 3 per their specifications. Stick with GM or Ford.

[@jclements007]

I have been selling off parts on Craigslist and eBay. No takers for the instrument cluster.

[@brex50]

Now Junk yards won't even take scrap metal without a receipt,after buying their pat.....mine didn't anyway and ended up cutting it up...

[@joeabbott7839]

I have a1947hudson5window2drwith a1950hudson motor how much worh to put s10flame under it

[@jclements007]

The tricky part to using an S10 chassis under vintage bodies is that it isn't flat. You have to take a lot of measurements at key locations, build brackets, cut body away in a few places, relocate the rear diff to match the body's wheelbase. and relocate the motor mounts. The Willy's body I'm using is already modified to fit the S10 Chassis. Does your Hudson have a flat chassis front-to-rear? If so, I recommend welding up your own box frame with universal engine & tranny cross-members, a Mustang II front suspension, and a triangulated 4-link rear suspension.

[@user-uq3lj6ry7k]

Chevies suck, Mopars are the pits. If you ain't got a Willy's, you ain't got Shit!