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

  1. koolkemp
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    You mean Re-born !!:D wow what a change it looks great...any idea how many hrs in metal work to this point?
     
  2. russthetinman
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    from KC MO

    Does anyone make/stamp the back window? My sons car is a four door we are converting.
     
  3. hemipwd41willys
    Joined: Mar 18, 2010
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    from Wyoming


    Yes you can contact Lee Kay at Kays Kustom metal works. He can build you the back window area.

    Lee Kay

    Kay’s Kustom Metalworks
    Phone: (714) 584-8507


    lee@kayskustommetalworks.com
     
  4. GMM
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    Wow, pretty rare! Keep it!
     
  5. hemipwd41willys
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    from Wyoming

    Jeff,
    Car is looking great. Keep plugging away at it, before you know it you will be done and driving it down the strip. Hell at the rate your going you will be done before i am. LOL
     
  6. Speed Gems
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    WOW! and i thought the gas monkey garage willys was beat up!:eek:
     
  7. 37willysgasser
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    looking good brother!!!
     
  8. drumyn29
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    lee kay lee kay lee kay
     
  9. Chucky
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    Damn dude, that's great.
     
  10. Frankenstein Willys! Lookin GRRRREAT!
     
  11. drumyn29
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    Vroooooom
     

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  12. woodbutcher
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    :eek: For a name?How about"The Pheonix"?It has risen from the"ashes".
    Another GREAT thread from the HAMB.Thanks.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
  13. Don's Hot Rods
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    from florida

    God Bless you, man. Those first pictures you posted were between "no way" and "no way in HELL !" What a transformation. My hat is off to you.:)

    Don
     
  14. Chucky
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    Cool that you found an SBC all in one piece, I though you might be welding one together- hardy har har! I'm liking that engine choice.
     
  15. 37willysgasser
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    the headers look great on there, meant to be!!!
     
  16. zibo
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    from dago ca

    Nice save!
    That was a little rough in the beginning...
    TP
     
  17. Pontiacnut1930
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    Can't wait to see the finished product. Great work... Inspires me to get back in the garage.
     
  18. Roger53
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    Wow all that work just gives me the WILLYS thinkin about it.
     
  19. 37willysgasser
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    ive got a cut down alum. front motor plate if you need it:D
     
  20. drumyn29
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    trying my hardest to keep to gasser style era, but thanks. The sanderson headers look great by the way, thank you
     
  21. unclescooby
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    from indy

    I would file this under "Man, you really WANTED it". Nice work!
     
  22. big vic
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    from cary il

    it looks great!! i like the jigsaw name
     
  23. DYNODANNY
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    Nice job man. Good to see that you saved it.
     
  24. Jimbacca
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    Great project so far.
     
  25. kays kustom
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    from california

    that car is looking great all together
    i like it what a transformation
     
  26. Mooseandsqurl53
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    from N.J.

    With patience and alot of sweat, you'll get it done and looking good, but, that poor thing looked like a victim of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre when you got it. My hat's off to you.
     
  27. modelkitbasher
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    I must say jeff you are driven.between the words we had previusoly and where your at now Iam a big enough man to set bullshit aside and say great work.you definately wanted a willys I see.great job.I also always recommend LEE KAY.hes a highly talented great metal man at affordable prices keep up the great work.
     
  28. Weasel
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    And I thought my coupe was rough - yep, Lee Kay rules....
     
  29. Model A Fan
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    Very nice work by the way!


    Here's what I hear when I hear anybody asking if a car is going to get a hemi
     
  30. drumyn29
    Joined: Feb 16, 2006
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