Grand Willys Project

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by bodgie

I've always been a bit concerned about the louvres you added in the firewall cowl, with the doors on they look like they should have always been there.

I reckon the door gap is a fly's pube too narrow down the bottom

Seriously though, this is going to be a good looking machine when it is finished.

Very well spotted. Need an extra 1.5mm on the bottom yet but will set that once we have a complete door.


Just placed the door extension into place and worried it looks too long compared to the the B pillar area behind it. This has been something I thought could be the case since I first photoshopped the 7" longer cab.


Always had a backup plan in case I didn't like it at this stage. To shorten the door by 2-3" and double up the B pillar rather than cutting it out and moving it. This will make it much stronger too. Then make a new fill in piece. Is it just me or does it look fine??

[COFFMAN]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

Very well spotted. Need an extra 1.5mm on the bottom yet but will set that once we have a complete door.

Speaking of which:

Just placed the door extension into place and worried it looks too long compared to the the B pillar area behind it. This has been something I thought could be the case since I first photoshopped the 7" longer cab.


Always had a backup plan in case I didn't like it at this stage. To shorten the door by 2-3" and double up the B pillar rather than cutting it out and moving it. This will make it much stronger too. Then make a new fill in piece. Is it just me or does it look fine??

Look a little thin compared to the width of the cowl... imho.... the extra width around the B pillar may be handy on the inside of the cab... OUTSTANDING workmanship ........

[2nd.gunman]

definitely needs more in the B pillar. As always amazing work! keep it up.

[bruggz351]

I'm liking the backup plan, Markus. The door looks a bit too long. JMO.
2" will be sweet.
Beautiful work, man.
Cheers

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[Gojeep]

This might help picture what I am thinking of changing it too.

This is a rough photo chop of a cab I have made similar cab changes too to what I have done, but have also shortened the door and added the length back into the B pillar.

[bruggz351]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

This might help picture what I am thinking of changing it too.

This is a rough photo chop of a cab I have made similar cab changes too to what I have done, but have also shortened the door and added the length back into the B pillar.

For me, personally, that's more pleasing to the eye.
I think though, because the hood and guard is there, too, for reference/comparison.
I can remember, you widened the hood. Did you lengthen it? This could help determine the length of the door.

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[oldon]

I like the extra metal in the B pillar Marcus, but I think you'll need to mock up the bonnet & guards for a good look at it. I'm sure you'll get the proportions right, with your work so far you've demonstrated a very keen eye. I reckon if you painted pictures you'd make Rembrandt & his cronies look like monkies. Regards oldon.