1951 WILLY'S JEEPSTER RESTO.....

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11-16-2007, 06:58 PM
CUSHE63

1951 WILLY'S JEEPSTER RESTO.....

Shop : A 1951 Willy's. I don't know too much about it though. Other than I will be kept very busy again. Yeah !!!!!! We have some really differentthings going on in the coming months. Check out the pics. I will update any new info I can get from the Boss. If any of you out there know any info about thisbaby, please post it up !!! <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03077.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03078.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03079.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03080.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03081.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03076.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03082.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03083.jpg"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03084.jpg"> Paint is shot. It doesn't look too bad rust wise. Except for the rockers and drivers floor area. Enjoy, Steve
11-16-2007, 07:16 PM
deputyrob

she does look pretty solid. whats in store, a complete resto or custom job
11-16-2007, 07:16 PM
MissMaverick

COOL! This one will be fun to watch too! I dig your enthusiasm for what you do, Steve. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_wink1.gif" alt="image"><img src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_thumbsup.gif" alt="image">
11-16-2007, 09:43 PM
Jerry46765

It's a Willys JEEPSTER. Hit it on google. My dad had one with a 455 Buick in it. It was a rocket. Jerry
11-16-2007, 10:27 PM
Jaybird

Cool! Looks like the motor is already done, at least!
11-16-2007, 10:42 PM
seediver

t rex talked about them in a song ,it might have been called jeepster too ,a friend of mine bought a mint one then sold it it was the same yellow murray <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image">
03-11-2008, 09:48 PM
CUSHE63

It's been awhile since I posted anything on this project. But it is the reason I haven't done much on my bug. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03111.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03112.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03329.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03331.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03336.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03339.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03340.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03352.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03353.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03354.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03355.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03356.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03357.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03358.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03359.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03360.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03361.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03363.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03364.jpg" alt="image"> Here is the chassis already blasted and powdercoated: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03377.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03378.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03379.jpg" alt="image"> Here I was a busy little beaver : new floors: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03560.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03561.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03563.jpg" alt="image"> Middle frame mounts: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03566.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03565.jpg" alt="image"> Rear seat frame mounts: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03562.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03564.jpg" alt="image"> New left rocker and inner rocker and front 1/4 panel : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03571.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03572.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03573.jpg" alt="image"> The rocker was a bought part, I had to make modifications to it. I fabbed a inner rocker and lower outer flange. Here are some pics of the front 1/4 panel thatI cut from a flat piece of metal, then rolled it to the shape of the Jeep, then cut it to fit the opening I made: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03573.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03574.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03575.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03577.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> The old stuff: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03576.jpg" alt="image"> There you go. That should hold you for awhile. Enjoy, Steve
03-11-2008, 10:47 PM
redlinejohnny6872

Kewl......
03-11-2008, 11:32 PM
ccandgc

I love old jeeps....good work!
03-12-2008, 01:42 AM
hotbirdsplanes

This is beyond fascinating to me. It's craft. It's art. I don't know what else to say.
03-12-2008, 02:49 AM
jamwood1

Nice progress! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image">
03-12-2008, 05:38 AM
rich492vs

Awesome work!!!!
03-12-2008, 12:26 PM
CUSHE63

You know I am a GM guy for the most part. But I just love cars. Old, new, really old and so on. There is something about these old cars that just turns mycrank. I love the fact that it is something new each time we do a resto. It's facinating to see how things were built back in the day. How crude somethings are and how in some ways it hasn't really changed that much. I will do my part and keep posting pics, and you all do yours by watching and posting. If you ever have any questions.... please ask.. Steve
03-12-2008, 12:39 PM
ndakotan

Woohooo!!! I missed this the first time around last Nov! This makes my day, Steve. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif"> Here's a simple question from a newbie: How do they strip the wholebody? Sand/bead blast the whole thing, or are some chemicals initially used like a furniture dip tank stripping, or, or...? Jeff
03-26-2008, 09:43 PM
CUSHE63

Here is what I have been up to: What a freakin mess...... <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03578.jpg" alt="image"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03579.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03580.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03581.jpg" alt="image"> The boss was a little impatient waiting on me so he thought he'd patch this spot.Here is his work... <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03582.jpg" alt="image"> He used too heavy of mig wire and also ground off too much and it was paper thin... needless to say I had to re-do it : I had to make a larger patch and I alsoflenged the metal around the patch so it wouldn't warp too much: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03595.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03618.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> This fender was a MESS !!! Poorly patched, brazed, an all around crappy job. Here is the metamorphasis : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03597.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03598.jpg" alt="image"> The old: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03599.jpg" alt="image"> I had to cut the inner upper brace off to straighten and repair it. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03600.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03602.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03603.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03604.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03605.jpg" alt="image"> I ended up cutting all these welds out: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03609.jpg" alt="image"> This fender was really hammered at one time. Cracks and tears everywhere, and stratched like you wouldn't believe: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03610.jpg" alt="image"> Here's the new upper piece and hood on for proper fit: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03613.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03618.jpg" width="800" alt="image"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03620.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03621.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03622.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03625.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03626.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03627.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03635.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Here is the 1/4 panel and rt rocker : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03596.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03608.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03612.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03632.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03633.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03634.jpg" alt="image"> The drivers back corner and back lower pinchweld : <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03614.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03615.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03616.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03617.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03628.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03629.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03636.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Just some random grille pics: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03607.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03623.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03624.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> That blue thing is a pneumatic shrinker/stretcher.... what a time saver !!!! That's it for now. I know it's alot to gander at. But enjoy them. Steve
03-26-2008, 09:47 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> ndakotan wrote: <hr> Woohooo!!! I missed this the first time around last Nov! This makes my day, Steve. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif" alt="image"> Here's a simple question from a newbie: How do they strip the whole body? Sand/bead blast the whole thing, or are some chemicals initially used like a furniture dip tank stripping, or, or...? Jeff</blockquote> Jeff, Sorry I missed your question. They bake the body first to get the paint and old filler loose, then blast the entire body. Hopefully being careful not to warpthe flat panels. The parts we have our own beadblasting cabinet. Steve
03-27-2008, 12:13 AM
TexKitty

Steve, do you even do this in your sleep? Wow! You do a lot of great work to a lot of cars and make it look easy, not to mention done quickly. Yeah, I knowit's your job, but you're using techniques that a lot of places just skip over. I could see you doing a complete custom one-off job for the showcircuit or for the pride of just driving around. I wish I had your skills, that's for sure. I can dream up designs all day long, but that's where itends. If I had your skills... dang! I can't even draw. I'd have to be the one leaning over the shoulder of someone with a sketch pad, making moregestures than an upset Italian grandmother.
03-27-2008, 01:40 AM
Sizzlerking

Damn that's a LOT of work! Looking great. I had a '70 Willy's J-2000 years ago. - SK
03-27-2008, 08:01 PM
Slowride51

That's a cool old jeep and you do some killer work Steve. (and a lot of it, lol)
03-27-2008, 09:29 PM
bobbyj59

Steve, Amazing work, as usual. I have a question. When you fabricate a piece that requires curves, how do you shape it? I see more than a few pieces you'vemade with curves fit perfectley to the surrounding areas and I am curious how you do it. Bob Jordan
03-27-2008, 10:25 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> bobbyj59 wrote: <hr> Steve, Amazing work, as usual. I have a question. When you fabricate a piece that requires curves, how do you shape it? I see more than a few pieces you've made with curves fit perfectley to the surrounding areas and I am curious how you do it. Bob Jordan</blockquote> Ancient Polish/German/Persian secret !!!!! I used a metal roller for the 1/4 panel pieces. I have some pics I need to upload, but my regular computer gothacked and I can't use it.... It looks good in picture, but you don't see all the work that goes into making it fit perfectly. Lot's of bending andtapping with a hammer. The 1/4 pieces were welded at the bottom first, then slowly force the metal (with a pry bar) and tack weld it a little at a time. I amcurrently cutting the rear fender fronts out and replacing them with new metal. We have shaping anvils to help with the shaping. I hope I can post the pics orat least a link.. Steve Kitty you have a pm...........
03-30-2008, 08:07 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the pics from saturday. Here is me using one of the shaping tools: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03641.jpg" alt="image"> The lower rt rear fender repair : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03643.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03644.jpg" alt="image"> The tools of the trade: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03645.jpg" alt="image"> outside: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03646.jpg" alt="image"> inside: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03647.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Duraglass waterproof filler: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03648.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03649.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03650.jpg" alt="image"> Left side: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03651.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03652.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03653.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03654.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03655.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03656.jpg" alt="image"> That's it for now. Enjoy, Steve
03-30-2008, 08:13 PM
mtnbikingman

My mom has a 1950 Willys Jeepster that she drove in high school and her dad actually painted it light pink. My parents will drive it during the summer and itsin really nice shape. Her sister also the same car but in red. I was always super embarrassed when my mom drove me to school in a pink car, haha.
04-03-2008, 10:51 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> mtnbikingman wrote: <hr> My mom has a 1950 Willys Jeepster that she drove in high school and her dad actually painted it light pink. My parents will drive it during the summer and its in really nice shape. Her sister also the same car but in red. I was always super embarrassed when my mom drove me to school in a pink car, haha.</blockquote> PICS, PICS, PICS !!!! Here is what I've been up to lately....... <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03660.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03661.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03664.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03665.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03666.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03667.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03668.jpg" alt="image"> Etch Primer and duraglass filler. I hate to have that much filler on the fender, but I will end up sanding most off. If I spread it in patches, it would bemuch harder to look good. Anyhoo, we applied seam sealer today so I will post more pics in the next day or so... Enjoy, Steve
04-04-2008, 01:22 AM
TexKitty

After all of the in-progress pictures of cars you are reworking, I still can't look at them without being completely amazed at the work you do, Steve. Italmost always makes me take pause and look at the details. I hope I answered your PM. I'll look back to double check.
04-17-2008, 09:34 PM
CUSHE63

I have been busy with the Jeepster the last week. Here are the progress pics. I got done with the front fenders and Tim primed them up today. I installedthe doors to make sure they fit and also to glus the brace back to the center of the panel. These doors were warped to heck from the media blasting place. ButI know how to fix that. I started on the passengers door after I rebuilt the hinges. Here are the pics..... Right cowl side panel and rocker are ready to prime :<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03696.jpg" alt="image"> Left rocker with duraglass applied: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03668.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Final coat on the right fender: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03697.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03698.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03699.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03700.jpg" alt="image"> Here is the door with the first coat of filler: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03726.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03729.jpg" alt="image"> Left side cowl panel in final filler, rocker with 1st coat applied and door installed after hinge rebuild: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03727.jpg" alt="image"> This door will need trimmed at the lower rear corner and metal welded on the upper rear edge to fit the opening better. These were pretty rough fitting whennew: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03728.jpg" alt="image"> You can see the big gap at the top rear, but the lower didn't show that it is almost touching the rocker .. That's it for now.... Enjoy, Steve
04-17-2008, 09:46 PM
deputyrob

you deffinately got your hands full. lookin great though...do you make house calls!!!
04-18-2008, 10:27 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> deputyrob wrote: <hr> you deffinately got your hands full. lookin great though...do you make house calls!!!</blockquote> No house calls yet.. I have bben known to come over and give advice and how to's though. We were busy again working on the Jeepster. The fenders,grille, front valance, hood hinges, spare mount and other misc patrs got final sanded and painted yellow today. That was Timmy's job. I finished thepassenger door (inside and out) and started on re-shaping the drivers door along with finishing up some smaller parts. Here is what happened here yesterday and today, sealer : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03730.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03731.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03733.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03734.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03735.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03737.jpg" alt="image"> 1st coat of base, then I had to go home: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03739.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03740.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03741.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03742.jpg" alt="image"> I will post some more pics tomorrrow after I get done for the day. I hope to finish up the drivers door and smaller parts. Then get my butt in gear on the rearbody.. Enjoy, Steve
04-19-2008, 10:27 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the pics as promised: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03749.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03750.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03751.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03752.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03752.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03753.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03754.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03755.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03757.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03758.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03759.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03760.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03761.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC03762.jpg" alt="image"> I'll let the pics speak for themselves.... Enjoy, Steve
08-03-2008, 09:20 PM
CUSHE63

Sorry I've been a little lazy with progress pics on my projects. I have a hard time saying no to people that need my help with thier projects.. orwhatever. I also have been working to keep my daily drivers going and also found time to go on vacation. We are in the assembly stages of the Jeepster project. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04096.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04097.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04099.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04100.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04101.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04102.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/1951%20WILLIES%20PROJECT/DSC04103.jpg" alt="image"> This was the first coats of primer. While I was on vacaiton the Jeepster got painted and the Boss has already started assembly. Here is his link: <a target="_blank" href="http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/randyodaniel/51%20Willys/?start=all">http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/randyodaniel/51%20Willys/?start=all</a> Laters, Steve
08-05-2008, 04:20 PM
bobbyj59

Beautiful work as always Steve! Glad to see this project nearing completion. Keep us posted. Bob Jordan
08-08-2008, 12:59 AM
jamwood1

Wow, it is really looking good, phenomenal work!
08-08-2008, 01:20 AM
Jaybird

WoW! Great work and a fun 'view' Tons of time and skill...