Boosted Kaiser-Willys build
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
Boosted Kaiser-****** build Figured what better way to document a build than with a build thread.
Back story:
The car is a '55 Kaiser-****** we pulled out of a field in Huntsville, Texas with the intent of doing a nut-and-bolt restoration. After realizing the body tub was shot and that we would be replacing it, we decided to ditch the 4x4 and swap a 5.3 into it.. then after a few too many beers, someone pulled the trigger on a 76mm.. so here we are..
Car as it was when we got it.
Ford 8.8 cut down 10" on either side.
Back story:
The car is a '55 Kaiser-****** we pulled out of a field in Huntsville, Texas with the intent of doing a nut-and-bolt restoration. After realizing the body tub was shot and that we would be replacing it, we decided to ditch the 4x4 and swap a 5.3 into it.. then after a few too many beers, someone pulled the trigger on a 76mm.. so here we are..
Car as it was when we got it.
Ford 8.8 cut down 10" on either side.
Nice, I figured as much when i saw the finish. Knew it wasn't a grit but rather a round particle...smart move!
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
To be completely honest, it was dumb luck on my part. I have a good friend who works for an industrial coatings company and he made me an offer I just couldn't resist to blast the chassis. Steel shot just happened to be the only media they used, but I'm quite happy with the results.
Trending Topics
Everytime I see guys racing these, I think they are NUTS! Very cool project, just have to be crazy to drive one IMO! Short *** wheel base, nothing but a helmet, and maybe a cage between you and the ground, but hey, I also stopped riding street bikes! LOL Can't wait to see the progress!
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
Everytime I see guys racing these, I think they are NUTS! Very cool project, just have to be crazy to drive one IMO! Short *** wheel base, nothing but a helmet, and maybe a cage between you and the ground, but hey, I also stopped riding street bikes! LOL Can't wait to see the progress!
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
I meant to add that the 3100 was for all new sheet metal; tub, fenders, hood, grill, etc.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
Finished welding up the end pieces on the 8.8 and managed to start mocking up the suspension. Still waiting on the ladder bars and axle floater, but once those arrive Ill try to get the engine/trans in so I can work on my pinion angle.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,414
Likes: 28
We scored ours for 3100 shipped on ebay via MD Juan in the Philippines. From my research, 90% (if not all) reproduction bodies are coming from the Philippines nowadays, but MD Juan seems to be the most reputable company.
I meant to add that the 3100 was for all new sheet metal; tub, fenders, hood, grill, etc.
I meant to add that the 3100 was for all new sheet metal; tub, fenders, hood, grill, etc.
Stampede.
Now that to me is funny ****! First thing you do is mount the chute! LOL No body, no motor, but its got a chute (mount at least)!
Don't take that seriously, well, I mean, you did do it in that order, but I am just busting your *****.
I do hope to see those 2 ****** down at LS Fest again this year!
Don't take that seriously, well, I mean, you did do it in that order, but I am just busting your *****.
I do hope to see those 2 ****** down at LS Fest again this year!
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4
Now that to me is funny ****! First thing you do is mount the chute! LOL No body, no motor, but its got a chute (mount at least)!
Don't take that seriously, well, I mean, you did do it in that order, but I am just busting your *****.
I do hope to see those 2 ****** down at LS Fest again this year!
Don't take that seriously, well, I mean, you did do it in that order, but I am just busting your *****.
I do hope to see those 2 ****** down at LS Fest again this year!
As for making LS Fest this year, its a long shot. I really do hope to make it out next year. Ive always wanted to go!
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 4