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 Wicked Willys

The Wicked Willys is unique because I blended a lot of street rod techniques and hard core, off-road parts to build a rig that not only looks really good, but would also go just about anywhere you can make that big old body fit! I used a Dodge 360 engine because first, they are great engines and second, I wanted to show people there were options out there besides a small block Chevy. The debate on whether to use an automatic or a standard shift transmission will forever rage because there are pros and cons to both. I prefer the control and feel of a stick over an automatic, so that is why the 5-speed went into the Willys. Once completed, the Willys was taken through the paces and was absolutely amazing on the road and on the trail. I expected the truck to be great in the mud, rocks, and climbing hills, but I didn't expect it to jump so well - which I did repeatedly! Check out the pictures.

 Specifications

VEHICLE: 1955 Willys Wagon

ENGINE: Dodge 360 Magnum 300+HP Crate Motor (Mopar Performance catalog at local dealer) (310-781-2222) Carburetor - Edelbrock 600 cfm (610-287-9810) Air Cleaner - B&M (800-669-2430) Headers - Sanderson block-huggers, Jet Hot coated

TRANSMISSION: Advance Adapters (805-238-7000) NV 4500 five speed

COOLING SYSTEM: Evans Cooling (860-364-5130) Radiator, water pump, and coolant

CLUTCH: Summit Racing ( 330-630-5343) Hays Street and Strip Performance Clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and Flywheel

TRANSFER CASE: Advance Adapters (805-238-7000) Atlas II

BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM: Total Cost Involved (909-984-1773) Power booster, clutch master cylinder, and universal pedal assembly

BODY MOUNTS: Energy Suspension (888-913-6374)

STEERING: AGR (800-662-3649) Super Box II and Super Pump Advance Adapters (805-238-7000) Flaming River shaft and U-Joints

SEATS AND DOOR PANELS: Choo Choo Customs (800-475-6919)

CARPET: Auto Custom Carpets (800-633-2358)

GAUGES: United Speedometer (909-684-0292) Original, restored, and recalibrated

WIRING HARNESS: Painless Wiring (817-244-6898)

WINCH: SuperWinch (860-928-7787) 9000S Electric

GAS TANK: Rock Valley Antique Auto Parts (800-344-1934) Custom made, Stainless Steel

FUEL SYSTEM: Summit Racing (330-630-5343) Mallory Regulator, Filter, and Fuel Pump

PAINT: House of Kolors (800-845-2500) Sherwood Pearl with Kosmic Klear

REAR AXLE: Currie Enterprises (714-528-6957) High pinion 9" Ford Width - 60 3/4" Spline - 31 Gear - 4.11 with Detroit Locker Brakes - Currie Explorer disc kit

FRONT AXLE: Hicks 4x4 (800-999-7674) Dana 44 Width - 59 1/4" Gear - 4.09 Brakes - GM Discs Off-Road Unlimited (818-563-1208) - Cover

SPRINGS: National Spring (619-441-1901) Custom made leaf springs front and rear to give 6" of lift ConFer (818-848-6993) Shackes

WHEELS: Halibrand (800-824-7947) Polished Speedways w/lugs, caps, and stems Size - 15x10 Backspace - 4"

TIRES: Interco (318-334-3814) SSR Radial Super Swampers Size - 35x12.50x15

DRIVE SHAFTS: Tom Woods Custom Driveshafts (877-497-4238) Custom-made front and rear Front - 36 1/2 " long Rear - 32" long

STEERING COLUMN: Ididit (517-456-4133) Chrome, tilt column. 32" long, with 3" aluminum drop Bracket

STEERING WHEEL: Grant (800-952-6947) Mahogany Signature series

BATTERY: Optima (888-867-8462)

BATTERY BOX: Summit Racing (330-630-5343) Mr. Gasket

CHOME PLATING: Advance Plating (800-588-6686)