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2872 East 3400 North

Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • HOME
  • PROJECTS
    • '20s
      • 1927 Essex
      • 1927 Model T
      • 1928 Essex
      • 1928 Essex PU
      • 1928 Ford Vicky
    • '30s
      • 1930 Ford Tudor
      • 1931 Ford Victoria
      • 1934 Ford
      • 1937 Ford Car
      • 1937 Panel
      • 1938 Chevy Coupe
    • '40s
      • 1940 Dodge
      • 1945 Chevrolet Bus
      • 1947 Dodge Power Wagon
      • 1948 Desoto
      • 1948 Frazer
      • 1948 Packard
      • 1949 Studebaker Truck
      • 1949 Studebaker PU
    • '50s
      • 1950 Nash
      • 1951 Chevrolet Gasser
      • 1951 Ford Bus
      • 1951 Ford Panel
      • 1951 Kaiser
      • 1952 Ford Panel F1
      • 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
      • 1952 Studebaker 1/2 Ton
      • 1954 Ford Pick Up Truck
      • 1955 Chevrolet
      • 1955 Chevy
      • 1955 Chevy PU
      • 1955 Ford F250
      • 1955 Studebaker
      • 1956 Jaguar
      • 1956 Lloyd
      • 1957 Chevrolet Convertible
      • 1957 DKW
      • 1957 Nash Ambassador
      • 1957 Willys Wagon
    • '60s
      • 1960 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck
      • 1960 Chevy Panel
      • 1962 Falcon
      • 1964 Jeep Crewcab PU
      • 1965 Chevrolet Convertible
      • 1965 Dodge
      • 1965 MG
      • 1966 Triumph
      • 1965 Studebaker
      • 1966 Ford F100
      • 1967 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck
      • 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
      • 1976 Ford PU
      • 1967 Mustang Fastback
      • 1968 Cyclone
      • 1968 GTO
      • 1969 Mercury
      • 1969 Mustang Mach 1
    • '70s
      • 1971 Chevy 4x4
      • 1971 El Camino
      • 1972 Chevy 3/4 Ton
      • 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
      • 1976 Datsun 280Z
      • 1974 Maverick
      • 1974 Road Runner
      • Dodge Magnum
  • MISC.
    • Bench Vise
    • Chiropractic Table
    • Haystacker
    • Toy Wagon
  • SHOP POLICIES
  • 10 RESTORATION MISTAKES
  • EVENTS
  • CONTACT
  • TESTIMONIALS

1957 DKW, made in Germany. Common in europe , S. Africa, and S. America. MAin competitor to VW.

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3 cylinder 2 stroke motor, front wheel drive, 4 speed on the column

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Major rust in floors

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Has been raer-ended

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lots of dents to repair, easy to find with quick 80 grit block sanding

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Dents are easily coming out, rust is coming right off

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Start of floor removal

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Fenders coming off, repair more rust

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2 weeks to get engine apart, has roller bearings on crank

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Re-arranged some springs to lower the car . Unique front suspension

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First of floor panels welded in, more welding to do . Bead rools make it strong

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All the interior floors replaced

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Trunk floor is next

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new floor section welded in

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Hood was pretty flimsy, so I welded in some reinforcement strips on both edges.

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Hood hinge mount area was dented and cracked.

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Had seats out of a newer car taht will fit beautifully .

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most of car in primer

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Added 59 Cadillac tail lights, removed all bumper holes.

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Firewall and frame painted

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Need to fill gap under of grill surround

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Upper piece added to fill gap under grill

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7 pices all welded together, edges folded for original appearance

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Out with the old rusty, in with the new.

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Start folding edge over

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Start tack welding

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Got a good deal on used custom wheels with good tires.

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Newer Oldsmobile seats with no tears, fit nicely front and rear. Will save a lot of $

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Almost ready to assemble.

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Tempted to polish the aluminum parts, a lot of extra work.

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First time outside with new wheels

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Yes, I'm grinning from ear to ear. Hardly wait to drive it.

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Last of the rust repair.

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