" ALMOST " too rough to save

Looking for something exactly like this! and that is in perfect shape!

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=391595&highlight=willys

 

BEFORE





AFTER

 

I've posted this before, but this is what I started with to build my '29 Coupe.



I eventually found some better pieces for the worst parts of the body, but this is what I started with. Some of the pieces you can see in the above photo are still on the car today...cleaned up, straightened up, and welded up.

 

You guys are freakin' amazing!!! All the before/after shots on this thread are incredible.

 

IMO, these recreations built from pieces are more desirable than one's that have lived their lives without falling apart.

 

Money, talent, & time. If it's too rough use it for parts.

 

I've seen worst..........

 

I can see it black

 

The true spirit is seeing what is there as opposed to what isn't.

 

yup been there. with enough time energy and money, its possible

 

Anybody ever tell you your an easy guy to hate?

 

****s On 45th! Never had anything that cool roll thru when I worked there....you're about 5 minutes from my house BTW.

 

This WILL be my Dragster someday.....


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Got a '60 Olds 394 w/4-71 (and drivetrain). Just have to build a ch***is and smooth out the body a little

 

If, you have the skills, time and your not afraid of hard work most vintage tin can be saved. I would say 80% are savers, 10% good for parts and 10% are more dust then metal.
I say hooray for the guys who take on these cars they are true hot rodders.

CRUISER

 

Everyone tells me "what a waste of $$" and how ridiculous this P.O.S. is and i say "just wait and see".

 

i started with the pile in the first pic and have got to a roller so far.

 

Iv got to much … wanta buy some

 

Here is my 32 ford truck It sat in a leaky shed from 1961 until 2009.
I also have a 40 coupe that is almost as bad. I'll start on that one in Jan.

 

awesome thread, i say if its something you see worth doing then do it, if your skill level isnt as high as others than ask for input as how to,car guys in general like to help and these guys on the H.A.M.B. are some of the best. I ask you, where else can you go and tap into 10s of 1000s of hours of experience and get the answers you need without paying for it. great posts guys, im honored to be a member.

 

Not bad projects at all. Really good shape.

 

Here's how my 5w was found. I happen to think it's in pretty good shape even though other's have laughed.

 

Here was my 32' sedan when I first got it. And after two complete door skins, two donor roof sections, and a cowl patch it ended up looking like this. Ha

 

Here is mine



it is no where near done but I have been hacking away....

 

guys you will never know how much you all have inspired me today.i have alot of ols cars but 2 are the ones that really do it for me. because of my health ive been thinkin about selling all of them. i cant see good enough to weld anymore plus i shake more than a shake n bake bag!which in turn screws with my ability to paint.i have a son who has takin these kind of jobs over for me.but getting him to do it is hard to say the least.anyway after seeing what you all have done and what you had to do it with, im gonna keep on keepin on.thanks guys. and by the way. you guys are damn good at what you do!!!!when i get some pics of my JUNK im gonna have the wife post them up here for the whole world to see.i just thought they were bad, not after seeing what you all have started with! lol again thanks guys. ken

 

My 32 five window was found behind my buddy's fence in the next town as a pile-o-parts on a pallet..34 was found above another buddy's body shop office in 4 pieces...cut apart to store easier..

 

Great Job !!
And I like that "Knuckle" in the first picture too !!!
Cheers....

 

My '62 Monterey had sat since '75 in NW Minnesota. The rear quarters, floor, rockers, wind shield and tailgate headers, and portions of the frame had all rotted away. The first picture doesn't even begin to show the extent of the corrosion.


After cutting out the "bad" parts of the floor.


After blasting


Replacing the windshield header.




Today. The body is back on the frame, new rockers, floor, windshield and tailgate headers, rear quarters, fuel tank, tailgate, etc.


Projects like these can be done, but they take a lot of time and dedication. It is inspiring to see I am not the only one stupid enough to take them on.

 

I love this car.

 

its not a waste of $$$ if you have a vision and determination. BUILD THAT ****ER!!