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"Beside the Barn" willys find

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ME.GASSER, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. 33Tudor
    Joined: Aug 30, 2007
    Posts: 763

    33Tudor
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    Congrats on the Great save! Looks like it's in good hands! Keep us posted on the progress!
     
  2. GaryB
    Joined: Dec 19, 2008
    Posts: 3,529

    GaryB
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    from Reno,nv

    what engine was in this back in the day?
     
  3. general gow
    Joined: Feb 5, 2003
    Posts: 6,437

    general gow
    MODERATOR
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    that's a great find. i look forward to seeing progress.
     
  4. Weasel
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
    Posts: 6,698

    Weasel
    Member

    Come in Kiwi Kev - 1,2,3 are you out there????

    Great score and actually in better condition than one I have, which is still savable. Glad to see you are going to do the right thing and restore it to it's former glory.

    Tory Thompson at Rolands Rod Shop is your man for sheet metal replacement parts - www.rolandsrodshop.com
     
  5. jokerjason
    Joined: Oct 18, 2006
    Posts: 356

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    Dynamite!!!! Absolutely amazing that stuff like that is still around. A guy here in town still has his 41 studebaker gasser sitting in his shop stashed out, I'll see if I can sneak by there and get some pictures this weekend. JOKER JASON.
     
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  6. hotrod mike
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
    Posts: 1,728

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    Wow, nice score guys! That Willys is lucky the right people found it and are restoring it. Congrats and looking forward to seeing build pics. Mike
     
  7. Big Nick
    Joined: Sep 7, 2005
    Posts: 846

    Big Nick
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    Outstanding score, I cant wait to watch the restoration!
     
  8. DanIam
    Joined: Apr 5, 2010
    Posts: 98

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    That's really cool. I'm just surprised that "loosecannon" didn't find it before you did! :rolleyes:
     
  9. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    That's awesome! Can't wait to see you guys bring it back to life!




    Malcolm
     
  10. ME.GASSER
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
    Posts: 3,627

    ME.GASSER
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    Gary B.
    It ran a 301 small block.
    Gasser Girl
     
  11. ME.GASSER
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
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    ME.GASSER
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    hahahahah I couldn't describe the feeling better myself.
     
  12. hugh m
    Joined: Jul 18, 2007
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    hugh m
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    from ct.

    Wow, that was one of the neatest cars at Dover, in fact we all thought they kind of took away it's mistique after it was lettered, (although a great job). That early flatbed in the back ground had a big block I think, what ever it had I remember wheelies with the Willys on the back, at the end of the day. Glad some one who will do it up nice got it, instead of the goon who kept it OUTSIDE the barn. Good luck.
     
  13. ME.GASSER
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    Thank you. It's cool to find people who remember the car. The hamb is the best!!!!!
     
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  14. nutajunka
    Joined: Jan 24, 2007
    Posts: 1,464

    nutajunka

    Nice save, it's hard to believe someone would let that car stay outside for 22 years, when there appears to be a barn right beside it.
     
  15. ME.GASSER
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
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    Bobwop,
    This is our third willys. We have the filthy forty tribute that's our avitar and we also have a 1940 willys pickup. These cars are our passion and we will never own anything else.
    Gasser Girl
     
  16. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
    Posts: 13,985

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    Thanks for sharing this with the HAMB community. To me thats one of the best parts of hanging out here. How nice for it to fall into the hands of someone who will REALLY appreciate it and do right by it. Be sure to share it's rebirth with us...........we'll be waiting.

    Is it finished yet?:D...............patience if not one of my strong points.:rolleyes::)

    Frank
     
  17. Pir8Darryl
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
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    You guys must be quite the sight driving to the grocery store. :D
     
  18. Falcon Gasser
    Joined: Aug 29, 2007
    Posts: 940

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    Great find even in the condition it is in, I look forward to the upcoming restoration updates.

    Jon
     
  19. Congrats!! Killer score!!!!!!!!
     
  20. f1 fred
    Joined: Apr 29, 2005
    Posts: 514

    f1 fred
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    from mn

    what a cool find! good to see someone who cares about it get it. Good luck in returning it to it's former glory.
     
  21. Chevychopper
    Joined: Nov 28, 2005
    Posts: 257

    Chevychopper
    Member
    from Smyrna, DE

    That's gotta be one of the best scores around!
     
  22. 33 5 window coupe
    Joined: Mar 29, 2009
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    33 5 window coupe
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    nice to know it will be saved.great score
     
  23. Racrdad
    Joined: Jul 27, 2007
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    Racrdad
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    Man that is just to cool!
     
  24. grandet23
    Joined: Aug 16, 2005
    Posts: 120

    grandet23
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    Great find. Most of us can only dream of a find like that... Build peeks please...
     
  25. We like that car! Can't wait to see the progress pics!
     
  26. Babar40
    Joined: Dec 4, 2009
    Posts: 314

    Babar40
    Member
    from Florida

    And now it is YOURS! Very cool.
     
  27. Excellent save!
     
  28. 68wagon
    Joined: Apr 12, 2008
    Posts: 535

    68wagon
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  29. Ebert
    Joined: Feb 13, 2006
    Posts: 1,920

    Ebert
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  30. Limey Steve
    Joined: Apr 4, 2005
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    Limey Steve
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    from Whittier

    Bloody brilliant !!!!

    Congratulations
     

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