1950 Willys Truck re-rebuild by 50wllystrk

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timmytimm3, I'd gladly like to see some pics of your family's project. I haven't gotten to my e-mail in months. It would be nice to compare projects, a couple of pics pertaining to the engine compartment and perhaps some fabrication would be nice to see here if you don't mind everyone else seeing also.

Jeff88, you are sooo correct, I didn't take the easy way out. At first, the most I wanted to do was put in a crosspipe and create a "H" pipe situation. Then I just couldn't see it creating the sound I was looking for. So then the "X" pipe had to be made. By time I finished, this is the result.

Rumor has it high speed internet is working it's way down to my area.

Getting the exhaust assembled has got me excited about getting the truck running also. I can't wait either.

bradw76, I've never seen anything like either. I've done a shallow check on the internet to find similar systems that I made, but none like it.

It's interesting how we can work ourselves into a corner while building a project. We either have to rise to the occasion, or back out and try a different way of getting past the issue.

Example, the crossmember for the Willys truck. That was the first time I attempted to build a crossmember from scratch. My patience was certainly tested. Now tonight I've nearly finished the one for the 57 Chevy truck. Had I not challenged myself to build the first one, my confidence wouldn't be what it is now while building the second one.

Interesting how a little adversity can build character in ourselves.