Kelly Hays

918-639-3693 cell
918-342-5600 Office

Email: Diablobuilder@haysauto.com
Town & State: Claremore, OK
Web Site: www.italiandesignes.com

Type of car: Diablo Roadster D&R
Body: D&R Roadster
Chassis: Tube frame
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Audi
Starting Date: 12-1-02
Projected Finished Date: ???

Influences: Jim Michaud is one of the most influential people I know. This guy is very talented and inspirational to talk to. Bill Bailey who owns Wholesale paint in Claremore has built and owned one of everything. Like Jim he is always pushing the limits on creativity and thinking outside of the box with improved processes. Ron Fletcher of the Lambo lounge has been a total blessing. This site really got me into this and has since helped me open up a new twist on our automotive business. Last but not least, Rick and Tara from D&R. What can I say they simply have it all together and provide great products with unbelievable customer service.

Occupation: Contract Administrator and Owner of Hays Automotive Industries and Italian Designes replica car building and Chassis building.

Hobbies: Building Custom cars(various GM Based Corvettes, 55-57 Chevy’s, full size trucks) I owned a Countach Replica which I bought finished and did not like the quality of it and rebuilt some of the things on the car. I also enjoy working with my German Shepherds and entertaining friends in our private night club. I did get very lucky and married a great one. She is very supportive and has learned to do paint and body work and is a great help. (Not to mention she looks good too!)

A final note: I bought an unfinished project from a guy that had an ADL body which I sold and chopped up the chassis to use with my first roadster. I put my body on ebay and it set off an avalanche of emails with people wanting chassis built and help with their build. So I recruited the help of my long time friend Rex Roberts who is a machinist and engineer by trade. Rex has become a really good paint and body man over the last 12 years working for me and is a great friend. We are currently building 3 cars right now and have 2 chassis waiting for bodies and engine upgrades. We are looking forward to helping other builders and providing turnkey cars or what ever our customers needs that we can provide. Give us a call or drop us a line.

Regards,
Kelly Hays

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