‘52 Willys Pick Up

[I-R-POPS]

Looks great and a fast build as well. I remember those days. Lol

Torchie

Remember what? I can't remember my own name sometimes.
Thanks for the kind words.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Holy smokes that looks great [cl
Have to say I have anvil envy [dr

Thanks Old Iron. This has been a different build for me. She's throwing lots of money at it that I don't have skimp and save for. Makes me wonder if the bills are getting paid.

That old anvil was my Granddad's. He was an horse trader/breaker and mule skinner that delivered ice to all the homesteaders in the Fort Sumner and Elida, New Mexico area with a wagon and a team of mules. He also shoe'd horses for years. Lots of hammering has been done on that old anvil. I use it nearly every day.

He told me one time that he had the coolest job around in those days. He'd load his wagon that was insulated with saw dust at the ice house in Fort Sumner, throw a tarp over it and sit on top of the load to deliver it.

When he died 48 years ago I was helping my mom clean out his house and barn and I got his old anvil, an old safe that was buried under old horse blankets and mule harnesses and an old double barrel shotgun.

The old safe sat in my garage in two different houses for 5 years before my bride and I built our house where we are now.
I decided I would find some one that could open the safe and not destroy it. Found an old locksmith guy that said he could open it. He said I owed him $30 when he opened it. I told the old guy to give me the combination and lock it back up. After he was gone we opened it back up and Much to our surprise there was 8-$50 gold pieces and 32- $20 gold pieces in there with 2 Colt Peacemaker revolvers that were still loaded and in mint condition.

We still have the gold in a safe deposit box that will be split between our three kids when we are dead and gone. The revolvers are part of my most prized possessions. The safe and the anvil will be in the family forever I hope.

Sorry for rambling on but you triggered some fond memories.

 

[Burgerman]

Have much enjoyed following along. First class.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Have much enjoyed following along. First class.

Thanks.
Really liking doing this with my partner.

 

[lowbudget50]

very cool story about the safe and the anvil!
the peace makers would be in my prized possession also!!

 

[I-R-POPS]

No progress.

NO work on the Willys today.
I had to replace the dish washer again. [The under counter one not the wife.[ddd]
I just did that 9 1/2 years ago. Seems like nothing lasts like I think they should

By the time I got that done it was too dang hot to work in the shop.

 

[joedoh]

Much to our surprise there was 8-$50 gold pieces and 32- $20 gold pieces in there with 2 Colt Peacemaker revolvers that were still loaded and in mint condition.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

I also enjoyed your anvil/safe story. [cl

Hoping to get it finished before elk season. I haven't told her what I'm planning for that this year.

You can tell us. (There are no secrets among friends. )

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[smallfoot]

Thanks for sharing the history for us! Enjoyed the anvil story as well. Do you have pics of the Colts?

 

[Old Iron]

That is definitely a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[bob w]

Pops, Love the story, along with the Jeep PU build. I'm up for more stories.

 

[soltz]

Thanks

Love the story[cl
At the price of gold, that's a good investment

 

[I-R-POPS]

Progress.......

Still Pluggin along...

New floors.
My brides detail work on the tail gate.
Under bed skirts installed.
Steering column cleaned up, painted and installed.
Willys Overland horn button fitted. New one ordered.

 

[Old Iron]

Looks great
You may have to give her a new name (Leonardo or Picasso)

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Love the logo and scripted bumper! [cl

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[I-R-POPS]

Progress.......

More Pluggin along..

Hood repair at hinge mounting points.
Seats out of 2008 Dodge 3500 I'm parting out. Cut the bases down 4" and
mounted.
Bulk head fitting installed for Vintage air/heat unit. Hoping to be able to mount
Optima red top battery next to it.
A/C condenser tucked in front of radiator.
A little patch work over the cut out for radiator.
Brake booster, Master cylinder and brake pedal mount from Dakota donor
installed with a little modification.

 

[Old Iron]

Pops, Here's your next purchase

"We except PayPal also. If it’s a flat panel we can do it. Give us a call or text today for pricing. They vary due to detail and size. 501-940-2978."

 

[I-R-POPS]

Looks great
You may have to give her a new name (Leonardo or Picasso)

Pops, Here's your next purchase

"We except PayPal also. If it’s a flat panel we can do it. Give us a call or text today for pricing. They vary due to detail and size. 5019402978."

She did a good job. More patience than me for sure.

It that door panel some of your work? I'm interested for sure.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Love the logo and scripted bumper! [cl

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Another EBAY find.
You should have seen the bumper before a couple of days of beating, twisting,
and sanding. I should have taken a before shot.

 

[Old Iron]

No, it was on FB
The number is theirs and they are in Arkansas