I'm selling a Williams GG1 shell and the guy wants it for a Lionel engine, will it fit? thanks Don
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hello scale rail.......
I send you E-mail few days ago because you wanted to ask me something and i am still waiting for your reply!!!!
the woman who loves toy trains
Tiffany
Tiffany, never got it. Don
hello scale rail...............
I am sorry that you didn't received the e-mail, perhaps ask me here ? 
I have a williams semi-scale GG1 body and the paint is messed up but the casting is good, would you be interested ? I will sell cheap ,make a offer as i have no use for it.
the woman who loves toy trains
Tiffany
I would almost say yes... I have a Williams GG1 that got dropped on its front truck, which bent it pretty good. I used Lionel pilot trucks (front and rear, to match) to replace them, and the only difference was the Williams washer and spring needed a little modification to prevent them from sliding through the slot...
Let us know how you make out!
Thanks,
Mario
The WILLIAMS shells I have used have posts inside that must be ground down for the shell to be tightened down on the LIONEL frame. It can be made to fit but its a pain in the caboose. Sometimes you have to alter the LIONEL frame and that runs into a lot of work.
I'm still looking for pony trucks but not at EBAY prices. Good luck.
Rod
Originally Posted by NROD:
The WILLIAMS shells I have used have posts inside that must be ground down for the shell to be tightened down on the LIONEL frame. It can be made to fit but its a pain in the caboose. Sometimes you have to alter the LIONEL frame and that runs into a lot of work.
I'm still looking for pony trucks but not at EBAY prices. Good luck.
Rod
I have the front/rear truck from a Lionel SS GG1. Is that what you are looking for?
Trainman 9 I don't see your email, but yes they'll work for me. Send me an email with particulars.
I didn't mean to hijack your thread, I just wanted to offer an opinion.
Many years ago at a train show I bought 4 of the WILLIAMS TCA gray shells for a super price. I wanted to put them on some old LIONEL bases, then the fun began. I almost lost my religion!! My mom said she never heard such language or such a temper tantrum. I got the job done finally and then to a train show they went. somebody now has these fine examples of craftsmanship,,,,,,,,,,or they have beeen junked. Take my advice, be prepared for a real challenge and be able to hand craft some parts.
Thanks for a real good question..
Rod
