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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by drumyn29, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. violet springs
    Joined: Apr 2, 2006
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    A Willys Coupe is REBORN! Looks great, it takes alot skill and patience to one bring back from the dead.

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  2. wetatt4u
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    drumyn29<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_8169876", true); </SCRIPT>

    I love the work you have put in on that car..

    You have come a long ways and it shows ......

    AND I love that you removed the negative post ,you're a bigger man for it.....
    Keep up the good work....

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  3. syracusegli
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    from ny

    i want a willys, daaaamn
     
  4. Jay Tyrrell
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    Great save man! Do you have a pic of when it was pulled from the river?
    J
     
  5. MIKE-3137
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    that would be cool to see...and congrats on saving one that most would have passed on
     
  6. bustingear
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  7. drumyn29
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    I would love to see it in the creek as well!

    I'll see if i can locate one.
     
  8. I knew of one that came from a river bed in central Nebraska (about 20 years ago).
    I thought...why would you waste your time!!! How wrong I was!
    g-willys
     
  9. drumyn29
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    The "jigsaw" willys coupe gets a little structural support. Lot of lead in these cowl sections. The B-pillar was in three pieces and as rusty as possible but with a little metal replacement they came together pretty decent, it's always easy to weld rusty metal.
     

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  10. wetatt4u
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    I just got to say.........

    HOLY SHIT !

    You Sir are a craftsman for sure....

    TWO thumbs up......
     
  11. drumyn29
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    slowly but surely


    willys coupe "jigsaw"
     

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  12. ss34coupe
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    Fantastic job! Keep up the work, that coupe is definitely worth saving, and you will turn out a great car!
     
  13. VonKool13
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    Damn that would make a cool sled.;)

    Sent from my DROID device using the TJJ mobile app
     
  14. drumyn29
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    I just got these trunk lid brackets from ronnie in Louisiana, WOW! Great metal work.


    Hillside Street Rods
    (985) 898-3653
    19428 Section Rd, Covington, LA
     
  15. drumyn29
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    I guess pics would help
     

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  16. Dr. Remulak
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    Hey Jeff, the hinges look good, just like stockers. It's good to know someone makes these.
     
  17. JJK
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    Inspirational, well done sir.
     
  18. drumyn29
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    Ya never know that just might happen, I think a carson top though. Maybe I should sell the roof
     
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  19. Wow!!! Great Thread
     
  20. elgringo71
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    Congratulations, you tackled a project that most people would have run from and are making it look easy. It just shows what can be done if you want it bad enough. You have some good Karma coming your way for sharing information on cars for sale. Keep up the good work it is looking like a willys coupe again!
     
  21. drumyn29
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    A little more progress on the willys drag car
     

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  22. redstraw
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    wow its gonna be showing people before and after pics. of this and hats of to you and lee kay its looking great.
     
  23. hopped up
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    from So Cal

  24. kays kustom
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    from california

    jeff you have done great work, a coupe in reborn
    the car looks great
     
  25. brian55lvr
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    from ma

  26. 1/2done
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    from Ohio

  27. sololobo
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    Duck Tape does wonders!! Good luck man, you can do it. ~sololobo~
     
  28. willyscoupe
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    Hey Jeff wow !!! I haven't kept myself updated on your Coupe and I'm blown away at how far you've made it in such a short time ! Remember when modelkitbasher said you couldn't or wouldn't or whatever he said ? Anyway just wanted to say that you're the real deal man ! You used to call me a Willys king ! I'm nothin compared to you man !
    Now I have a pile I need to save too , unless some one takes it off my hands first .......
     

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