What's up at Ironworks Speed & Kustom.

[ironworks]

We are also doing another, Simple Truck for the same customer. this truck is actually for Frank's son in law, Andy. It will be flat black cruiser with the majority of just old parts Frank decided not to use in his build.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMarch2011052.jpg

We set up the old LS1 engine and 4L60E trans and used the welders series mustang II crossmember with ride tech arms to just build a basic front end and be able to use some of the ditched parts from his 48 truck build.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMarch2011020.jpg

[ironworks]

The Firewall on the Cognito Motorsports 56 chevy is coming together nicely. We built some firewall supports and smoothed everything up.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/ShopPicsapril2011028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/ShopPicsapril2011029.jpg

We have begun construction of the exhaust and headers to fit this 540 big block into this monster.

[coolwelder62]

Very nice.Rodger the work that come's from your shop is amazing.:thumbsup: Scott.

[War]

The Firewall on the Cognito Motorsports 56 chevy is coming together nicely. We built some firewall supports and smoothed everything up.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/ShopPicsapril2011028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/ShopPicsapril2011029.jpg

We have begun construction of the exhaust and headers to fit this 540 big block into this monster.

What brand wheelbarrow is that?

[Ricochet]

I'm not short changing the rest by anymeans...but the 56 - we'll it's just bad ass Rodger! Then again, I'm kind of partial to those tri-fives ya know! :D The firewall supports are killer!

[ironworks]

I'm not short changing the rest by anymeans...but the 56 - we'll it's just bad ass Rodger! Then again, I'm kind of partial to those tri-fives ya know! :D The firewall supports are killer!

Thanks Brent. Justin's High School hot rod should be pretty cool. Especially since his Dad, Dale Lambert is building the 540 for it. Just your basic all aluminum 540.

We might have 3 tri-5's at SEMA.

[scherp69]

Looks awesome Roger. What valve covers are those on the truck motor? Also, which serpentine kit is that? They both look amazing.

[ironworks]

Looks awesome Roger. What valve covers are those on the truck motor? Also, which serpentine kit is that? They both look amazing.

Billet Specialties valve covers
Vintage Air front runner bracket system.

[Ricochet]

We might have 3 tri-5's at SEMA.

Geez...I would like to get just one there! I'm only 4 years late!! :lol:

[Jr]

Tyler's Camaro is looking killer. Any more pics?

[ironworks]

Tyler's Camaro is looking killer. Any more pics?

Nothing at this time. I need the seats and steering column to be able to finish up a few things.

[ironworks]

Well in case you have not heard we also were able to pick up this rig from the marketing company that does all of BFG's stuff. It is 2000 Freightliner with a Big Cat engine and only 360,000 miles. It has a 53 for Featherlight trailer with lift gate on the back. It is set up to haul 5 cars. It can easily hand cars up to 63". That is rare option. I found this truck on a smokin deal in South Carolina from Keith the driver for DSE. He used to drive this truck. One of my Customers flew out to S.C. and drove it back from me. We are about ready to get the vinyl logos done to get them on the truck before Colorado.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/ShopPicsMay2011064.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/ShopPicsMay2011063.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/ShopPicsMay2011061.jpg

Here is rough what the logo will look like.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/iron-w-mock6.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/DSC00271a.jpg


I guess I have to got my Class A license now. I'm thinking about powder coating the wheels black and leaving the chrome center caps and log nut covers. It would be kinda old school and look a bit more customized.

[HWY Nova]

NICE HAULER!!!!!!!


--Eric

[bentfab]

NICE HAULER!!!!!!!


--Eric

No..... More like... It must be nice to have a hauler like that !!!! :hail:

[ironworks]

No..... More like... It must be nice to have a hauler like that !!!! :hail:

No it just makes sense, My F-450 gets 8mpg and can haul 2 cars and this truck gets 7mpg and can haul 5 cars and has a 20x50 awning. Plus at Goodguys shows you get preferred parking with a big rig, which means better spots for the same money. It also mean I can actually take enough cars and frames to display our frame line properly. Insurance is a bit more and registration is more also. But it really got to a point that it seemed stupid to not get it.

[96z28ss]

Do you have a license to drive that monster?

[ironworks]

Do you have a license to drive that monster?

Not yet. I will soon.

[skatinjay27]

please tell that text on the rear door is definatly getting put on there!!! Its awesome!

[HWY Nova]

please tell that text on the rear door is definatly getting put on there!!! Its awesome!

You mean the text at the top?

[ironworks]

You mean the text at the top?

Yeah sorry that is joke from my designer logo guy.

[Ricochet]

NICE!! Once again Rodger, glad to see business is going well for you! You guys are extremely talented & work hard no doubt! And no I'm not buttering you up for when my car gets there! :lol:

[ironworks]

NICE!! Once again Rodger, glad to see business is going well for you! You guys are extremely talented & work hard no doubt! And no I'm not buttering you up for when my car gets there! :lol:


Don't lie. Yes you are.

[pacificustoms]

Who's the logo designer guy? He did a great job and must have a cool sense of humor! I didn't even notice the top of the door until I went back and read it.

I'd love to have a trailer like your old one, let alone this rig!

[ironworks]

Who's the logo designer guy? He did a great job and must have a cool sense of humor! I didn't even notice the top of the door until I went back and read it.

I'd love to have a trailer like your old one, let alone this rig!

Brian Stupsky did the logos.

My old trailer is for sale. That would look good with you.

[pacificustoms]

Brian Stupsky did the logos.

My old trailer is for sale. That would look good with you.

Wish I had the money to pick up that trailer...

Brian does great work! I've always enjoyed working with him. Looks good!

[Ricochet]

Don't lie. Yes you are.

OK...Maybe a little! :D

[Boss 5.0]

Awesome rig.

[56pickup]

That rig is awesome! going to fit in with you guys no problem! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great updates! Some really nice looking work.
That hauler is great looking as well. What a beast!

[novanutcase]

please tell that text on the rear door is definatly getting put on there!!! Its awesome!

Rodgers got a thing for unicorns!!:lol:

John

[ironworks]

I got some pics yesterday from Alan Palmer's Customs who is doing the paint work on the the Donkey Kong car. He commented how nice it was to do body work on proper metal work. You can see by how much filler or bondo is used that the car is pretty straight with out filler.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/Nicks68Camaro023.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/Nicks68Camaro025.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/Nicks68Camaro026.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/Nicks68Camaro028.jpg

[ironworks]

The customer saw this post on here and sent me some pics from overseas to show the stance on the 60 ford. I was so focused on getting together for his son in law to see if before a weekend a few weeks back I forgot to take a picture of the stance. So He sent this to me this morning.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo15.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo7a.jpg

We are trying to have all the metal work done and ready to swap this truck by the end of the month for a 36 ford 5 window. Then we can trade the truck out for a long over due car he promised his daughter 20 years ago. Frank and his son in law are going to get the mechanical work set up on the truck while we get the 48 and his daughters 36 ford 5 window together.

[ironworks]

We are getting some details wrapped up on the 48 truck project. I was sending pics to the customer and thought these were cool enough to share. We are going to paint the starter and rack & pinion body color here in the next few days.

Transcooler lines to up to the flex line bracket
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011073.jpg

Sparkplug wire brackets and transcooler lines.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011065-1.jpg

With the header reinstalled.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011071.jpg

[War]

Nice! Like were you mounted to coils.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Well Everybody keep say we must be really busy right now. I have been pretty quiet on here. We have been pretty busy. Getting the Big truck ready for Des Moines and Columbus.

We did a push to get Brandon's 55 together far enough as a baremetal roller to show the low stance of our Tri-5 chassis. We have been working on some custom control arms and steering arms to get everything optimum with the ability to run the frame 3.5" off the ground if you want to. We were able to stuff the new Budnik E85 wheels under the front and rear in Michelin rubber, 335/20 and 265/18. We could go a bit more with the some inner fender mods. The stack injection on a 572 looks awesome.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011042.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011044.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011046.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011045.jpg

I designed up a new display cart for our booth and then vinyl wrapped the cart to show our Hot Rod fab parts brackets and some pictures of the some work we have done.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011049.jpg

Brycen got the Tiger cage mounts set up on his chassis to be able to bolt the cage directly to the chassis with some minor floor mods.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011039.jpg

Nic with the Donkey Kong Camaro picked a color and I will tell you it is perfect. He said him and his wife walked into the dealership and they both knew right away that this was it.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/HRE_open_house_1013mm_proofs_225.jpg

Got Michelin Rubber?
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2011028.jpg

[ironworks]

You can also say a little prayer for Jake. He is the spoiled shop dog that goes home with me everynight. I got him 10 years ago for valentines day. Well I got rid of the girl and he has been around here since day one of Ironworks. Well the vet said he has got Lymphoma. They say it will take him pretty quickly. So things around the shop will be pretty dull for a while. Anybody that has been to the shop has met Jake and knows he is a highlight of anybodies visit.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsJune2011007.jpg

[GregWeld]

Sorry to hear about Jake! Great dog!
:(

[syborg tt]

really sorry about Jake

[Blake Foster]

sorry about Jake. nothing better than a buddy who never leaves your side. EVER
good luck Jake

[Swain]

Sorry to hear about Jake he looks like a pretty laid back pup.

Jason

[rwhite692]

Very sorry to hear about your pup, Rodger.

Projects look great, that 55 sits real nice!

Rob

[toddshotrods]

Aw man, sorry to hear that. :( My dog has been the one positive constant, like an oasis sometimes, in my life through all the crap. I can imagine how hard this has got to be for you. Best wishes for you and Jake.

[96z28ss]

Sorry to hear about Jake.

[Vegas69]

Spoil his ass rotten....:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Spoil his ass rotten....:thumbsup:

do they have puppy whore houses in Bakersfield???

lol

[nic]

Sorry to hear about Jake, he is a good dog.
Better than the two I have.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

do they have puppy whore houses in Bakersfield???

lol
I heard they were all in Vancover..that's the word on the street

[tones2SS]

Great looking 55. Killer stance for sure. That stack does look killer on that 572.
Sorry to hear about Jake. He looks like an awesome dog.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Sorry about Jake

if there is anything I can do, let me know......

[fleet]

Rodger, sorry to hear about Jake...

Great work on that '55.

[ironworks]

Thanks, But the work has only begun on the 55. We plan for some really nice details on the car. The customer has a real good idea of what he is looking for.

[Ricochet]

55 looks killer Rodger! I'm seriuosly jealous! :D

Sorry to hear about Jake. He is a great dog!

[ironworks]

Well the month of July has been a real busy one. Broc and I flew to Des Moines to meet the Hauler at the Goodguys show at the Iowa State Fair grounds. On the weekend of what some said was the hottest days on record in Iowa, Broc and I jumped in the Goodguys Giveaway car and headed toward Columbus on a 3 day journey with the top down. WARNING this story is trying to be posted with only the pics from my crappy phone camera because my regular camera was forgotten on my desk in California.

Here is picture from Monday morning after the show when were leaving the hotel.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/Onroad9.jpg

This picture was taken on I-80 I believe east with the hammer down. At this point we realize that sunscreen might be good. We sat on the side of the road waiting for the road tour group for The Goodguys Road tour group to catch up to us. Well we finally gave and headed to the First stop, Yogi's Street Rod parts somewhere in Iowa, Near some corn.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/OnRoad3.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/download.jpg

So after that road stop and meeting the group that just wanted to sit in the HOT HUMID SUN ad talk and talk. We head toward some town on the Mississippi River for Dinner and some small Iowa car show. I will tell you there is lot of corn in Iowa.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/onroad4.jpg

So Tuesday morning Broc and I got up early to back track 30 miles to Fast Lane Rod Shop in BFE Iowa. When I tell you his place is in the middle of no where. Our first attempt to get to his place was looking like we had to go down a dirt road. So we drove around some big ass corn fields and some more corn fields to find a half mile paved drive driveway that may lead to the only trees in Iowa. I tend to think Dave Lane is one of the most talented and nicest guys in the industry. He does everything himself except interior. And wins big awards with every car. www.fastlanerodshop.com
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/FastLaneRodshop.jpg

So back on the road and on our way to Rad Rides.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/downthehighway.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/lookinggood.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/OnRoad5.jpg

So after Rad Rides, ( Sorry No pics ) Just check out their site, WOW is all I have to say, We were off to Indy. We stayed the night at a fellow Lat-G members house. He feed us like kings and gave us some much needed non Hotel AC for the night. Then was able to pull off a shop tour at Chip Ganassi racing. They would not allow pics, not that We could have done anything more then a crappy Cell phone pic, but HOLY COW, I had some serious shop envy.


We stopped to refuel after every 180 mile stretch for food and drinks and shade. Remember that sunscreen we bought on Day 1, well it did not work. We were burnt to a crisp. My ears looked like pork rinds. That stuff was junk. But we were traveling about 80mph and pulling down in the neighborhood of 23 mpg with that LS3 E-rod engine.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/Onroad7.jpg


2 faces made for radio
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/Notphotogenic.jpg

[Fluid Power]

Looks and sounds like a blast. (minus the sunburn part)

Darren

[ironworks]

So while we were out on the road, The boys at the shop were hard at it. The 48 chassis is still waiting for the body to come back from paint.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2011024.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2011023.jpg

We made some slick tabs to hold the Upper Bleed lines to connect to the radiator from the water jackets to hold the Line neatly.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2011020.jpg

We did some work to the bolt on steering arms to get the bumpsteer down to .054 over 5" of travel. We are then having new arms machined for that tie rod position.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011059.jpg

The 1960 ford truck, is getting some small details done to keep the owner of the 48 truck interested who is having this built for his son-in-law. We did some hood mods to clean up the grille opening.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMay2011093.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMay2011030-3.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMay2011068.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsMay2011067.jpg

You will have to see it with the emblem installed and the center done. It sure likes like it should have.

[ironworks]

The One Lap Camaro part 2 car is coming along nicely.

All the Speedtech suspension is installed. We made a few cuts to the front fender to allow the car to clear a 315 front tire. We are also waiting to see if we can pull off some ABS ideas on the car. The power for this project has been ordered from GM performance parts and is on it's way.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011001.jpg

It still looks pretty factory, I suppose.

We cut out the original package tray and built a new rear firewall to exclude the ATL fuel cell from the passenger compartment.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011024.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011030-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011045.jpg

Once the engine and trans show up, Along with the Large Diameter Speedtech headers, we will get everything mocked up. We are also waiting on a front wheel to double check all out front fender work with a 315 tire all around. Once all that stuff is together we will set up seat location and begin the rollcage construction.

[ironworks]

In other news the Donkey Kong Camaro should also return next week from paint. So final assembly will begin on that. The Cognito Motorsports 56 chevy should be just about ready for paint and body in the next few weeks. The 55 Chevy should be not to far behind the 55 to paint work also.

I have been buried in design work for the 58-64 Impala chassis. We hope to have a chassis mock up at Pleasanton next month.

Rodger

[fleet]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/downthehighway.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/lookinggood.jpg



Great pics. :thumbsup:

BTW Rodger, what's the differences between the 58-64 full size Chev chassis vs. the 65-70's?

[syborg tt]

man gone for a couple weeks and when you get back they steal the roof.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011003.jpg

[brans72]

Damn that bead rolling work is awesome! Wish I could make a panel like the for my Chevelle. Great work there dig the guys @ Iron Works work!!!!!

[ironworks]

man gone for a couple weeks and when you get back they steal the roof.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/One%20Lap%20Camaro%20Part%202/ShopPicsJuly2011003.jpg

It was left off to be able to weld the entire rollcage.

[ironworks]

Great pics. :thumbsup:

BTW Rodger, what's the differences between the 58-64 full size Chev chassis vs. the 65-70's?

The pics were taken by the Goodguys staff.

I'm sure the chassis's are completely different. Just the size of the 2 cars is night and day difference. Plus the stock X frame Impala chassis is pretty weak.

[ironworks]

Damn that bead rolling work is awesome! Wish I could make a panel like the for my Chevelle. Great work there dig the guys @ Iron Works work!!!!!

Henry is the man on the bead roller.

[syborg tt]

It was left off to be able to weld the entire rollcage.

I know - just busting your balls

[ccracin]

Anyone else having trouble seeing the pics in this thread? I see them in others.

[Bryan O]

Anyone else having trouble seeing the pics in this thread? I see them in others.

I see them.

[Greg from Aus]

Awesome work. I love the rear fire wall.

Greg

[HWY Nova]

Anyone else having trouble seeing the pics in this thread? I see them in others.

I see them.


--Eric

[70rs]

Anyone else having trouble seeing the pics in this thread? I see them in others.

I see them just fine too.

[Jr]

In other news the Donkey Kong Camaro should also return next week from paint. So final assembly will begin on that. The Cognito Motorsports 56 chevy should be just about ready for paint and body in the next few weeks. The 55 Chevy should be not to far behind the 55 to paint work also.

I have been buried in design work for the 58-64 Impala chassis. We hope to have a chassis mock up at Pleasanton next month.

Rodger

Rodger,

Is Ironworks doing the paint in-house?

[Rybar]

Any updates on Tyler's 50-50? I want to see that thing done sometime in my lifetime. :lol:

[ironworks]

Rodger,

Is Ironworks doing the paint in-house?

No sir. We use a couple guys all over California depending on desired results and of course budget.

[ironworks]

Any updates on Tyler's 50-50? I want to see that thing done sometime in my lifetime. :lol:

We finally got some sheetmetal panels we ordered almost 8 months ago. So now I can put it back in rotation. I'm hoping to get it in the ground pretty soon. But not much of anything has happened on that project in a few months.

[bulldog19]

Rodger have you thought anymore about the weekend welding seminar you talked about few months ago?

[ironworks]

Rodger have you thought anymore about the weekend welding seminar you talked about few months ago?

I'm just trying to figure out a good time to do it. Oct or Dec would be good on my end.

[bulldog19]

Ok thanks.
October would probably be better for me. December is just to hectic with the holidays.

[ironworks]

Here are some more pics of a 67 nova we have kept pretty quiet. We have been working on this car slowly but surely for a really nice customer of ours. It is pretty slick.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/ShopPicsJuly2011029.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/ShopPicsJuly2011028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/ShopPicsJuly2011032.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/ShopPicsJuly2011031.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/ShopPicsJuly2011026.jpg

Yeah it's pretty bitchin.

[coolwelder62]

All I see is some really bad as$ and awesome fab work.:thumbsup: Rodger it was great to visit W/you at DesMoines GG.Next time I get to the west coast is OK if I stop by.We will go eat lunch.Scott M.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

All I see is some really bad as$ and awesome fab work.:thumbsup: Rodger it was great to visit W/you at DesMoines GG.Next time I get to the west coast is OK if I stop by.We will go eat lunch.Scott M.:thumbsup:

It was nice hangin out with you also. Glad to find another GIANT friend on this site. You, Me and Kenny need to hang out at SEMA with Shawn from EVOD wheels, That will be a Motley Crew. Oh and Dougie Fresh will fit in if he is "Game Sprayed" up. I could bring a few Giants from home for a hole football team if needed.

When are you going to Washington? I know Gordan is on a 2 week drive thru Canada and the North east. So maybe after that.

[tones2SS]

I'm digging that '67 Nova Rodger.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

It was nice hangin out with you also. Glad to find another GIANT friend on this site. You, Me and Kenny need to hang out at SEMA with Shawn from EVOD wheels, That will be a Motley Crew. Oh and Dougie Fresh will fit in is he is Game Sprayed up. I could bring a few Giants from home for a hole football team.

When are you going to Washington? I know Gordan is on a 2 week drive thru Canada and the North east. So maybe after that.Waiting on Gordon to set up a time.I am just sittin around watching TV waiting for him to call.:rolleyes:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Kenny will do Vegas right, Been there done that:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

It was nice hangin out with you also. Glad to find another GIANT friend on this site. You, Me and Kenny need to hang out at SEMA with Shawn from EVOD wheels, That will be a Motley Crew. Oh and Dougie Fresh will fit in is he is Game Sprayed up. I could bring a few Giants from home for a hole football team.

When are you going to Washington? I know Gordan is on a 2 week drive thru Canada and the North east. So maybe after that.

Really? Where's that leave me? Walking by myself? :D

The Nova is sick! One of my favorite body styles.

[ironworks]

Really? Where's that leave me? Walking by myself? :D

The Nova is sick! One of my favorite body styles.

I guess you could pretty much talk smack to anybody at that point but you might feel a little short.

[ironworks]

One of my local customers buddies brought his camaro that made a major set up change in his 2000 Camaro true 10.5 car. We are mounting some parts and doing some basic fab for the change. He went from a 726 cu in Sonny Leonard 5 stage nitrous engine to a destroked 588 with twin 104 turbo's on Alcohol. It ran 7.10's on nitrous and is looking to run high 6's. Oh and the engine has some crazy light weight short stroke crank that will spin to 10,200 RPM..... OH MY

CHECK IT OUT....

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsAugust2011054.jpg
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[ironworks]

We are also getting some work done on our shop test car. This car is pretty coming together nicely. The stance on the 57's are BAD. The car has a 480 hp LS3 with a TKO-600 5 speed. It has some new wheels from Budnik. We bought and old stocker resto from a local guy. Pulled the body off the stock frame, we are currently Mini tubbing it and trying to get it together for SEMA. Nothing Fancy just a SUPER FUN CAR.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1957%20chevy%20test%20car/ShopPicsAugust2011032.jpg
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[Jr]

What happened to the shop Camaro? I haven't read anything about it in a few months now.

That 57 looks good. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,Love the 210 post 57's.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

What happened to the shop Camaro? I haven't read anything about it in a few months now.

That 57 looks good. :thumbsup:

We have been running it in the auto cross and stuff. But my focus is our chassis development stuff for obvious reasons. I have thought about selling it but for now it just stays in the Hauler waiting for the next show.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2011010.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chassisworks%20Camaro/ShopPicsAugust2011012.jpg

[Flash68]

57 looks perfect. I'm sure your "subtle" 57 will be just sweet for Sema.

Love that Camaro too.... the new logo looks sweet on the door. :thumbsup:

[56pickup]

We are also getting some work done on our shop test car. This car is pretty coming together nicely. The stance on the 57's are BAD. The car has a 480 hp LS3 with a TKO-600 5 speed. It has some new wheels from Budnik. We bought and old stocker resto from a local guy. Pulled the body off the stock frame, we are currently Mini tubbing it and trying to get it together for SEMA. Nothing Fancy just a SUPER FUN CAR.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1957%20chevy%20test%20car/ShopPicsAugust2011032.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1957%20chevy%20test%20car/ShopPicsAugust2011031.jpg
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That looks killer!!!! :thumbsup:
what size wheels and tires?

[ironworks]

That looks killer!!!! :thumbsup:
what size wheels and tires?

Budnik E85 wheels. We had to run pirelli tires for the slightly bigger side wall on the tires sinces BFG was on long term backorder.

[56pickup]

Budnik E85 wheels. We had to run pirelli tires for the slightly bigger side wall on the tires sinces BFG was on long term backorder.

Awesome looking wheels for sure! what are the sizes?

[Bryce]

How do you guys like the seats in the Camaro?

[ironworks]

How do you guys like the seats in the Camaro?

The seats are great. I have fallen asleep in the car twice.

[ironworks]

Awesome looking wheels for sure! what are the sizes?

18x9 and 20x10

[Bryce]

The seats are great. I have fallen asleep in the car twice.

Thank you for the responce. I plan on using those in my falcon.

[Jr]

The pictures of the camaro look good. What kind of seats are in the car? I can't wait to see the car in person.

[ironworks]

The pictures of the camaro look good. What kind of seats are in the car? I can't wait to see the car in person.

The seats are Kirkey aluminum seats with their seats covers.

The car is cool but, But is not meant to be nice. It is 100% function. We only take it to shows with an Autocross. It will not be at Pleasanton. Chris Alston will have it for some Super Chevy shoot out the day after Pleasanton.

[56pickup]

18x9 and 20x10


Thanks!

:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Well as weird as it sounds. I sold the C6-57 to a big time broker at the beginning of the year. He buys and sells more cars in a month then I will own in my life. He really only messes with exotic's. But he saw the post about my truck on EBAY of all places. He called me and put together a really good deal on my end to sell him the truck and for him to resell it at Barrent Jackson. Plus I get a percentage of the profits and I risk nothing. I already got paid. Apparently that organization is all about who you know. Pretty soon the truck was being hauled to Orange county to promote the Las Vegas auction and then spent a few weeks in Scottsdale getting pics and stuff ready to sell it at Las Vegas next month.

Well the pics they took were really nice and I thought I would just post them up in here for all to see. So next month watch for the truck on Speed TV. Apparently she is going to be a star. Plus I get one more round of marketing from this project before she goes off into the sunset.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevyCstmPU1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevyCstmPU_B34.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevyCstmPU_MISC.jpg

[syborg tt]

One of the baddest 57 Chevy Trucks built to date.

Great pictures

[GregWeld]

Sweet! I better get a bidders paddle! :rofl:

[Swain]

Damn that truck looks sluty.

[ironworks]

Sweet! I better get a bidders paddle! :rofl:

Or atleast come to Vegas that weekend. I will be there the 21st -25th. We have rooms a Mandalay Bay.

[syborg tt]

Sweet! I better get a bidders paddle! :rofl:

Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It

Really I think you should

[EBMC]

That truck is perfect. I love everything about it:thumbsup: . Congrats on the transaction.

[fleet]

Forget Shecky Greene, that's your Vegas headliner.


:D

[Fluid Power]

I never really paid much attention to trucks until this one. Sounds like a win win for Ironworks!

Darren

[ironworks]

Last Wednesday we left for Pleasanton to do the Goodguys West Coast nationals. What a great show. We took the Donkey kong car up to show off out Hot Rod Fab parts brackets before they were covered up by all the interior parts and the very nice paint work from Palmer's Customs. We also showed our project 57 Chevy on it's new chassis. I also drove the Packard up and back. We put some 200 miles on it each way. It's fun to pass people in that car at 75. They just can't imagine a big ass car like cruising at 80 mph down I-5 in the middle of no where.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsAugust2011097.jpg
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The booth was packed all weekend and Business was good. It was nice meeting all the fellow Lat-g guys.

[70rs]

That's a really nice looking setup you have Rodger. Very nice!

What fab brackets are you talking about in the DK camaro? A new production part or custom only?

[ironworks]

I also forgot to mention that at Columbus this summer we were honored to be awarded the Goodguys Best New product in the Suspension, Tires, Wheels and Brakes category with out new Tri-5 chassis. That is a huge category and there are some really nice products in the category. We are really proud to come out on top with that award.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsAugust2011.jpg

[GregWeld]

Why isn't there an Ironworks logo on the LARGEST PLACE to be seen --- the top of the awning??

Every time I see photos I wonder the same thing.

Nice AWARD!

[ironworks]

That's a really nice looking setup you have Rodger. Very nice!

What fab brackets are you talking about in the DK camaro? A new production part or custom only?


We have been selling all kinds of different parts to help the home builder with some parts that are tricky to mount in a car with brackets we have laser cut and in a larger quantity to sell them and use them on the various cars we are building or fabricating. We sell tons of LS1 and LS2-9 ECU brackets. Guys can trim and fit the bracket fr use however or where ever you want to place your parts.

We sell an ECU bracket that has an add on side plate to mount the factory fuse panel. We also sell the ECU bracket by itself. 40 bucks for the ECU, 20 for the add on.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPicsNovember2010010.jpg

We sell an LS1 ECU bracket 45 bucks
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPicsNovember2010028.jpg

We sell a Lokar E brake handle bracket 40 bucks
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPicsOctober2010048.jpg

We have been selling a bolt in gas pedal bracket for the DBW pedal in 67-69 camaros. 40 bucks (I don't seem to have a pic of one installed, but you can see it here bolted to our display cart when I was layout the product description.)
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPicsMay2011053.jpg


We are just about ready to sell our Bolt in 3 point seat belt kits. We just finalized the brackets in the Donkey Kong car for the front seat belts. I should have some pics of this next week, It's pretty slick. I'm not sure on pricing just yet.

[ironworks]

Why isn't there an Ironworks logo on the LARGEST PLACE to be seen --- the top of the awning??

Every time I see photos I wonder the same thing.

Nice AWARD!

Because the only reason you can even see the top of that awning is because I took the picture. I could not see the reasoning for another 2K to put my logo up there. That damn awning was like 5500 bucks as it is.

[Sieg]

Because the only reason you can even see the top of that awning is because I took the picture. I could not see the reasoning for another 2K to put my logo up there. That damn awning was like 5500 bucks as it is.
What about a blimp or ball?
http://www.theblimpworks.com/index.htm

That would be a more effective locator at the shows.

[70rs]

Thanks for the info Rodger. I will need the e brake bracket and am very interested in the seat belt system too. Is that something the can be adapted to a second gen easily, or a first gen only item?

Congrats on the award!

[96z28ss]

Why isn't there an Ironworks logo on the LARGEST PLACE to be seen --- the top of the awning??

Every time I see photos I wonder the same thing.

Nice AWARD!

well not only that but the lettering on the side is hard to read, you can only see the bottoms of the letters.

I know that its probably a shade or shadow thing but, you have to think about how it will be seen in photos or in magazines. For instance a photographer could be taking a picture of a car close by, but your awning makes it into the photo, it gets put in a magazine but you can't read it, you missed another opportunity to get your name or logo out there.

Just my .02

[GregWeld]

well not only that but the lettering on the side is hard to read, you can only see the bottoms of the letters.

I know that its probably a shade or shadow thing but, you have to think about how it will be seen in photos or in magazines. For instance a photographer could be taking a picture of a car close by, but your awning makes it into the photo, it gets put in a magazine but you can't read it, you missed another opportunity to get your name or logo out there.

Just my .02



THANK YOU! EGG ZAKETLY!

[ErikLS2]

Rodger, do you make a DBW pedal bracket for a GTO style pedal? If not I guess I could modify the one in the pic. The GTO pedal mounting screws point at the firewall, they're not parallel to it. What gauge is it made from?

[DIGI-TAILS]

I also forgot to mention that at Columbus this summer we were honored to be awarded the Goodguys Best New product in the Suspension, Tires, Wheels and Brakes category with out new Tri-5 chassis. That is a huge category and there are some really nice products in the category. We are really proud to come out on top with that award.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsAugust2011.jpg

Nice Award!!! Congrats!!! :cheers:

[wellis77]

Do you still offer the ISIS brackets Rodger? If so, can you PM me a price on 5? Shipping to Kentwood, MI 49508. Thanks.

[ironworks]

Rodger, do you make a DBW pedal bracket for a GTO style pedal? If not I guess I could modify the one in the pic. The GTO pedal mounting screws point at the firewall, they're not parallel to it. What gauge is it made from?

The pedals brackets I have made fit the pedal that comes with the GM performance parts engine harnesses. Part number 10379038

The bracket is made from .120 P&O material steel. You could easily modify this bracket install a GTO pedal. I figure this pedal bracket will or can get modified if someone whats something custom.

[ironworks]

Do you still offer the ISIS brackets Rodger? If so, can you PM me a price on 5? Shipping to Kentwood, MI 49508. Thanks.

I do. Shipping is a flat rate 15 buck in a postal box. We offer them in aluminum and steel for various mounting positions. They are currently 20 bucks each.

[wellis77]

I do. Shipping is a flat rate 15 buck in a postal box. We offer them in aluminum and steel for various mounting positions. They are currently 20 bucks each.

Could you fit all 5 in a flat rate box or each in their own box? I would like steel. Thanks.

[ironworks]

Could you fit all 5 in a flat rate box or each in their own box? I would like steel. Thanks.

All 5 will fit in the box easily. You have room for quite a bit more if needed. That's what is so cool about those boxes. However much you can stuff in a box and it ships for a flat fee.

[ViperBlue68]

One of my local customers buddies brought his camaro that made a major set up change in his 2000 Camaro true 10.5 car. We are mounting some parts and doing some basic fab for the change. He went from a 726 cu in Sonny Leonard 5 stage nitrous engine to a destroked 588 with twin 104 turbo's on Alcohol. It ran 7.10's on nitrous and is looking to run high 6's. Oh and the engine has some crazy light weight short stroke crank that will spin to 10,200 RPM..... OH MY

CHECK IT OUT....

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsAugust2011054.jpg
[/IMG]


Thats Roger Holder's Camaro right? BaddAss forsure! :hail:

[ironworks]

Thats Roger Holder's Camaro right? BaddAss forsure! :hail:

Yes Sir it is.

[DFRESH]

My F3 in the 69 can keep up with that--as long as you mount it to Holder's bumper.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Because the only reason you can even see the top of that awning is because I took the picture. I could not see the reasoning for another 2K to put my logo up there. That damn awning was like 5500 bucks as it is.

You can get one of those inflatible balloon signs to put on top of the trailer...and exta 2K might get you twice that in business.



Stopped by, DK looks much better now, love the dash work.

Who did the paint if you don't mind me asking?

[ironworks]

You can get one of those inflatible balloon signs to put on top of the trailer...and exta 2K might get you twice that in business.



Stopped by, DK looks much better now, love the dash work.

Who did the paint if you don't mind me asking?

Well my plan on the hauler is to build a fold up seating area on the roof that would give a shaded place to hang out and give vertical banner space. There are welded pivot bungs up on the roof already.

The reason we took that car wa sto show the dash work we did and what sets our work apart. The DK project has come along really nice. It's amazing how just a really clean and basic Camaro can stand out now days in a sea of over the top Camaros. The car was painted at Palmer's Customs in Camarillo. If you need his contact let me know. So far we have been really happy with his work. One of my biggest customers is looking to take to more projects to him in the next few months. We have another project there currently also. Both Dk and the other project should be at SEMA.

[FreddieCougar]

Rodger,
It was good to see you in Pleasanton, hope the trip was productive!
Tim

[frojoe]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevyCstmPU1.jpg
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I'm generally not a fan of this type of shiny truck, but this build was executed to perfection

[ironworks]

Well we did some custom taillight work on the 1960 Ford. We used some custom tail lights from Marquez for this project. We had to form the reveal around the taillights and build everything to get it to fit the slightly bigger light diameter. I like it. Check it out

Stock with mock up tailgate installed
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsAugust2011044-1.jpg
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The Die we made to form the bigger reveal around the taillight. Just some 5" drill pipe Machined for the desired reveal.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsAugust2011107.jpg

The formed ring tacked in place.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsAugust2011113.jpg

The almost end result
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011005.jpg

From the back side
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011007.jpg

With the access panel cover and mock up bolts
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011008.jpg


Doing the flashlight test.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011009.jpg

And both sides. Now time for a very custom tailgate. And modifying 2 nova bumpers to create the desired bumper we want. Should be cool.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011001.jpg

[tones2SS]

Great job. Looks awesome.

[syborg tt]

Roger you have a great team of guys working for you. There talent is sure raising the bar.

Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

[56pickup]

:thumbsup: Looks great roger! Cant wait to see the 60 when its done!

[novanutcase]

Finally got a Ford in there eh? LOL!!

John

[ironworks]

Finally got a Ford in there eh? LOL!!

John

Yeap, We have another Ford waiting for it's turn as soon as this one goes to paint.

[70rs]

Second gen Camaro light there? Looks really good on that truck!

[ma73z]

Second gen Camaro light there? Looks really good on that truck!

^^^^ That's what I was thinking Eric.

Rodger, if they are Sec. gen lights what would you charge a guy to knock out a set of four of those rings?

[ironworks]

^^^^ That's what I was thinking Eric.

Rodger, if they are Sec. gen lights what would you charge a guy to knock out a set of four of those rings?

They are just bigger lights then a 2nd gen that Marquez sells regularly. They are 5" OD. The metal rings would be pretty labor intensive but could be done I suppose. Even though we made the tool there is lots of fine tuning to get it nice. Nothing nice is never easy. But I could not imagine those lights with out that reveal around them and luckily for me neither can the customer.

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[crazycarl]

moar pics!

[FreddieCougar]

moar pics!

Moar?
What are you, illiterate? Pain pills are not an excuse....

[Ketzer]

Moar?
What are you, illiterate? Pain pills are not an excuse....

Unfortunately, it's a fairly common internet term. Like using teh instead of the and pron instead of.... People do it on purpose.

[GregWeld]

Unfortunately, it's a fairly common internet term. Like using teh instead of the and pron instead of.... People do it on purpose.


LOL -- Probably. But it still makes the person using/spelling stuff like that look ignorant.

[ironworks]

Well the tailgate is turning out to be a pretty cool detail of the truck bed. Between the hidden ice chests for BREW under the bed floor to the fully custom tailgate this truck is going to be the car show hang out.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011037.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011039.jpg
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More to come

[FreddieCougar]

LOL -- Probably. But it still makes the person using/spelling stuff like that look ignorant.

I'm just busting Crazy Carl's balls...he is actually very intelligent and is usually the spelling/grammar nazi!

And, if you look at it the other way, old farts like me look ignorant to the younger guys who are more up to speed on those new-fangled internets.
The kids on the soccer team I coach asked me "who are we versing Saturday" it took me a minute to even figure out what the hell they were talking about. Bad grammar is apparently epidemic....
Back to "oohing" and "aahing" over Rodgers stuff, sorry for the mini hijack!

[70rs]

Well the tailgate is turning out to be a pretty cool detail of the truck bed. Between the hidden ice chests for BREW under the bed floor to the fully custom tailgate this truck is going to be the car show hang out.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011037.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011039.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011044.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011045.jpg

More to come

Really nice work on the whole truck Rodger.
The small panel above the tail lights, is that removable? Or is the line around the edge a detail line?

[tones2SS]

Great job. Looks awesome.

[crazycarl]

Rodger, do you have details on where these ice chests are sitting? Sounds like the perfect tailgate party machine right there.

Moar?
What are you, illiterate? Pain pills are not an excuse....

You better watch it or I'm gonna walk out to that car in my driveway with a sledgehammer and...oh wait, it's gone! Someone must have stolen it.
:woot:

'Moar' is a combination of roar and more. It's a shout for more of something. K, yeah. Back to telling Rodger how awesome he is.

[ironworks]

Rodger, do you have details on where these ice chests are sitting? Sounds like the perfect tailgate party machine right there.





The front boxes in each corner under the bed are for ice chests. The passenger rear one will be for the battery and the drivers side rear is for the gas filler and some tools. We have to also make a Cigar rack.

[ironworks]

Well things are moving along nicely on the tailgate on the truck. We used the Pullmax to form the top of the tailgate to match the bedside.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011069.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011068.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011059.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011058.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011054.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011055.jpg

Now we need to find really cool OEM tailgate handle to put on the outside of the tailgate.

[GregWeld]

Nice work.....

Gotta say though - that the license plate area sure doesn't follow any of the other lines on the truck -- a whole bunch of vertical and then all of a sudden we put in the swoop-te-doop.... :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Nice work.....

Gotta say though - that the license plate area sure doesn't follow any of the other lines on the truck -- a whole bunch of vertical and then all of a sudden we put in the swoop-te-doop.... :unibrow:

Well you will have to talk to the guys at Ford about that, swoop-te-doop is factory. But don't worry we are going to get started on a custom rear bumper that will cover that up. It will be a major ordeal. There is probably more time spent in the bed of the truck then the whole rest of the truck at this point.

More to come.

[R.A.D]

just plain excellent. will the tail gate be functional?

[ironworks]

just plain excellent. will the tail gate be functional?

Yes sir.

[96z28ss]

Yes sir.

well look at that, you just wrote post number 409. It must be a sign that a certain project at the shop should get a LS punched out to 409 Cubes.. Just sayin!

[HWY Nova]

well look at that, you just wrote post number 409. It must be a sign that a certain project at the shop should get a LS punched out to 409 Cubes.. Just sayin!

GREAT LOGIC!

[James OLC]

Rodger's truck is up next... Good luck buddy. As usual looks linke Speed is going to find a way to completely screw things up!

[ccracin]

We are missing it because of a freaking interview!

[ccracin]

Finally! Just saw Rodger in the truck as they were rolling it off!

135K! A steal! He got a nice plug too!

[James OLC]

Nice recovery and nice shout out to Rodger and Ironworks!
$135k - great deal!

[hifi875]

Beautiful truck. Best one I've ever seen. By far

[camcojb]

congrats Rodger. We always want it to be more, but that's very strong for a truck. Best part was how thrilled the new owners were to win the auction!

[ironworks]

Thanks guys. Any body get video? I spoke for like 45 seconds on stage. Don the snake Prudome thought it was bad ass on the way up and Joe Amato gave me the thumbs up as I was talking on the mic for 45 seconds.

Funny thing is the guy who won, I chewed his ass 2 nights ago for sitting in the truck without my permission. I do have to thank Bob Johnson for helping the bids.

At the end of the day, what ever it is, be it the nicest truck on earth or a pile of wasted steel. It is still a pick up truck. My goal 5 years ago was to show what we could build and thanks to my talented staff and lots of hard work. It has done great things for us.

At least I don't have have to clean one more swirl mark out of the black paint ever again. I love black but wow it is alot of work.

[Flash68]

Rodger you got hosed on the coverage... they cut back to your truck when it was already stalled at 120k for a bit. No interview for you pal. Did show you sitting in it as they panned by tho as you were getting ready to drive it off. They did mention your name, Ironworks, and 7k man hours. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Thanks guys. Any body get video? I spoke for like 45 seconds on stage. Don the snake Prudome thought it was bad ass on the way up and Joe Amato gave me the thumbs up as I was talking on the mic for 45 seconds.

Not to worry I got it for you. I will mail it out on Monday


At least I don't have have to clean one more swirl mark out of the black paint ever again. I love black but wow it is alot of work.

LOL - funny i never got to clean mine before it left for the new owner.

[GregWeld]

Rodger you got hosed on the coverage... they cut back to your truck when it was already stalled at 120k for a bit. No interview for you pal. Did show you sitting in it as they panned by tho as you were getting ready to drive it off. They did mention your name, Ironworks, and 7k man hours. :thumbsup:


Dude is too f'n fugly for TV!

Really sorry to see the truck go... I've considered (mulled over) buying it several times for myself, then letting him keep it to take to shows in the big rig... Probably kick myself for not having the stones. Oh well.

Once again - the auctions seem to lack real firepower... which is no surprise. Also I note that several big time buyers are selling some of their stuff... and that raises the hair on the back of my neck. But lets not jack Rodgers thread.

[ironworks]

Dude is too f'n fugly for TV!

Really sorry to see the truck go... I've considered (mulled over) buying it several times for myself, then letting him keep it to take to shows in the big rig... Probably kick myself for not having the stones. Oh well.

Once again - the auctions seem to lack real firepower... which is no surprise. Also I note that several big time buyers are selling some of their stuff... and that raises the hair on the back of my neck. But lets not jack Rodgers thread.

Im kinda sad to see a that hard work gone. But im also glad to see it go. That truck did what it was supposed to do, put us on the map. Not sure what the map is of. But we are on somebodies map. We got one final round of marketing out of it and I got a couple grand more then my best offer would have netted me.

It was kind of sad just leave the truck parked in the building and not have any idea where its going or be able to show some one how to use all gizmo crap on the truck. Its not like there is an owners manual for it.

[ccracin]

Im kinda sad to see a that hard work gone. But im also glad to see it go. That truck did what it was supposed to do, put us on the map. Not sure what the map is of. But we are on somebodies map. We got one final round of marketing out of it and I got a couple grand more then my best offer would have netted me.

It was kind of sad just leave the truck parked in the building and not have any idea where its going or be able to show some one how to use all gizmo crap on the truck. Its not like there is an owners manual for it.

Hopefully the new owners will enjoy it. I'm sure you will be hearing from them. You can give them the how to's then. I actually am a bit sad to see it go. You set the bar in truck building and since we are building a truck that's what we are shooting for. Onward and upward buddy! :cheers:

[70rs]

Congrats on the sale Rodger. I watched it go too. Nice plug for you guys. Amazing truck. I hope that's not the last we see of it.

[Vegas69]

At that price, the new owner shouldn't be afraid to drive the wheels off.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Not to worry I got it for you. I will mail it out on Monday




LOL - funny i never got to clean mine before it left for the new owner.

Among other things.

[ironworks]

Tailgate Progress

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsSept2011141.jpg
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How it should have been done. Now to figure out a slick handle and build the rear bumper.

[Coursey]

Do you have a build thread for the nova in front of the truck?

[CRCRFT78]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=4432
I think this is it.

[ironworks]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=4432
I think this is it.

Nope that is not that nova. We do not have a build thread for that car. We have shown some pics of that build in this thread. We might post something up as we get closer to the end. There are alot of cool details in that car.

[CRCRFT78]

Oops. Still worth checking out if he hasn't seen it already. Any updates on the previous Novas being built by your crew Rodger?

[GregWeld]

Good reminder!!

What is up with the convertible and the other "lightened" Nova??

[ironworks]

Oops. Still worth checking out if he hasn't seen it already. Any updates on the previous Novas being built by your crew Rodger?

I guess the only update would be the customer and the rest of America is still waiting for the economy to come back so the car can be finished.

[GregWeld]

Yeah -- the public is still waiting for "someone else" to make their lives better.... rather than figuring it out for themselves. Personally I'm wishing that the next Obama speech would say -- Okay America.... time to take your lives in your own hands - stop making bad choices (like buying homes you can't afford and then borrowing on them to build cars etc).

:wow:

[Vegas69]

Way to derail a thread, Weld!

[ironworks]

Yeah -- the public is still waiting for "someone else" to make their lives better.... rather than figuring it out for themselves. Personally I'm wishing that the next Obama speech would say -- Okay America.... time to take your lives in your own hands - stop making bad choices (like buying homes you can't afford and then borrowing on them to build cars etc).

:wow:

Man you sure give us common folks way to much credit..... Don't you realize they just passed legislation to change the name common sense to uncommon sense.... Because common sense is not as common as it once was.

[Jr]

Tyler's Camaro looks F'ing tough with those hre wheels and stretched fenders.

Nice looking metal work on the back of that truck.

[ironworks]

After SEMA I hope to get 50/50 on the ground as a roller.

[GregWeld]

Way to derail a thread, Weld!

LOL -- Too true!

[Bryce]

Man you sure give us common folks way to much credit..... Don't you realize they just passed legislation to change the name common sense to uncommon sense.... Because common sense is not as common as it once was.

If common sense was common it would just be called sense.

[GregWeld]

Yeah -- I didn't mean to jack the thread -- it's just that every shop I visit -- and I visit A LOT of them.... there are dead projects, from lack of payment EVERYWHERE...

THREAD JACK OVER

We will now return to viewing, and commenting about, the fantastic work being done by Ironworks!!

[ironworks]

Yeah -- I didn't mean to jack the thread -- it's just that every shop I visit -- and I visit A LOT of them.... there are dead projects, from lack of payment EVERYWHERE...

THREAD JACK OVER

We will now return to viewing, and commenting about, the fantastic work being done by Ironworks!!

Greg you can thread jack as long as you also thread jack you own thread for your car. The post is coming very soon.

[Flash68]

Yeah -- the public is still waiting for "someone else" to make their lives better.... rather than figuring it out for themselves. Personally I'm wishing that the next Obama speech would say -- Okay America.... time to take your lives in your own hands - stop making bad choices (like buying homes you can't afford and then borrowing on them to build cars etc).

:wow:

I knew a comment like that was coming.... and I shoulda known it would come from you :_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Greg you can thread jack as long as you also thread jack you own thread for your car. The post is coming very soon.



DUDE!!!!

EEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Vegas69]

I predict the Greg Weld bubbletop will be the biggest thread on Lat G, after mine of course. :lol:

Guys, I stopped by Ironworks on my travels to Buttonwillow. I was very impressed with the shop and projects. The office manager scared the hell out of me. Big, old, hairy looking sasquatch.:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

I predict the Greg Weld bubbletop will be the biggest thread on Lat G, after mine of course. :lol:


It's a simple car.... for a simpleton.

[96z28ss]

It's a simple car.... for a simpleton.

it needs some Weld emblems.

[Tiger]

I have told you before but I love the work you guys do :hail:

and would like to come and see the shop one day

[ironworks]

I have told you before but I love the work you guys do :hail:

and would like to come and see the shop one day


Thank you very much. We have customers that allow us to keep the lights on and be able to build this stuff everyday.

[fleet]

Looking forward to seeing 'Project Bubble Boy'.

[70rs]

Looking forward to seeing 'Project Bubble Boy'.

:lol: :lol:

[syborg tt]

Looking forward to seeing 'Project Bubble Boy'.

I can get you some killer emblems made Greg and they will look factory

[96z28ss]

Seems that all I have been doing is small little emblems.
I want something big to work on.

First pic is a CAD model. Second pic is of a laser scan of a factory emblem, that is going to be updated in Billet.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

If common sense was common it would just be called sense.

Well put

[RECOVERY ROOM]

It's a simple car.... for a simpleton.

Thats even more well put:lol: :lol: :lol:

[ironworks]

Seems that all I have been doing is small little emblems.
I want something big to work on.

First pic is a CAD model. Second pic is of a laser scan of a factory emblem, that is going to be updated in Billet.

I'm excited to see this part get made for the front of this truck.

[DOOM]

Roger you doin a project for GW he's not telling us about??;)

[GregWeld]

Roger you doin a project for GW he's not telling us about??;)


Remember the old Big Daddy Ed Roth cars? I'm thinking about a recreation/clone/tribute car along those lines. AKA: Bubbletop

[DOOM]

Remember the old Big Daddy Ed Roth cars? I'm thinking about a recreation/clone/tribute car along those lines. AKA: Bubbletop

Greg............. U f^@kin with me:question: :D

[GregWeld]

DUDE! <Spicolli style>



khbL5etd18E&feature=player_embedded

[DOOM]

DUDE! <Spicolli style>



khbL5etd18E&feature=player_embedded

Greg..........:goofy:

[ironworks]

I'm not sure what it is but we made it a bit cooler. I think

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsOct2011010.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsOct2011012.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice duck blind!

[Jims78elky]

:rofl:

So do you ride in it or smoke it?

[coolwelder62]

Man I would think the SoCal chapter of PETA would be all over NOW.:lol:Shooting at Harmless duck's,Don't you have A KFC where you live.

[70rs]

........Don't you have A KFC where you live.

How do you think they keep them stocked with ” chicken”? :lol:

[ironworks]

Well I guess it's time for a long over due update.

The 48 made the SEMA show in the final hour. We then took it to Scottsdale and Del Mar for the Goodguys events. We got a Truck of the Year Finalist for 2012 award at Del Mar over Thanksgiving weekend.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsOct2011119.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsOct2011123-1.jpg

There is quite a few updates in the build thread here.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=33810&highlight=ironworks

We have been keeping a 1962 Bubbletop project somewhat quite for a little while. Build thread coming soon. It will be the first car to get one of our 58-64 Impala chassis's. It is getting the Big Magnuson Supercharger on top of an LSX-376 with a Wegner front drive system. It will have a paddle shifted 4L80 trans. We are working on a rendering and so on right now. Here are a few sneak pics of the build. Trust me when I say it will be cool. Trust me when I say these are not the wheels for the car. We think we have found the perfect wheel from HRE.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011002.jpg

Nothing like a sweet blower and some Katech valve covers
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsOct2011349.jpg


The back end of the 1960 Ford truck has really come together well.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsNov2011007-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsNov2011010-1.jpg

The bed corner cabinets are working out well. The front 2 are ice chests with laser cut beer bottle racks.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/ShopPicsDec2011005.jpg

The 1960 Ford should be going to Palmer's Customs for some paint and body work in the next few weeks. We are trying to meet an end of April deadline on this project.


We have started work on a pretty basic little 1934 Ford fiberglass car. The customer had the body and chassis. We are about ready for Paint and body on the Cognito Motorsports 1956 Chevy. The 1955 Chevy is coming along and might see paint and body this summer.

[GregWeld]

That's a bitchin' bubbletop!



:unibrow: :D

[Coursey]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011003.jpg

Do you have a build thread for the nova in the background?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That's a bitchin' bubbletop!



:unibrow: :D

Really ???:unibrow:

[syborg tt]

Really ???:unibrow:

ya know I've got a near perfect bubble in my warehouse is yours for the asking.

[Vegas69]

Cool bubble top, owner is a prick.

Back of the Ford is Sick!

[Al Moreno]

Cool bubble top, owner is a prick.

Back of the Ford is Sick!


I was missing your one liners. Welcome back. LOL :cheers:

[ironworks]

Cool bubble top, owner is a prick.

Back of the Ford is Sick!

Im really happy with how the tailgate came out. Who would have ever thought 2 67 nova rear bumpers could looks so good.

[syborg tt]

Cool bubble top, owner is a prick.

Ouch You a mean man

[DOOM]

That's a bitchin' bubbletop!



:unibrow: :D

Greg.....................:question: :question: :question: :question: Something your not telling us..:_paranoid

[syborg tt]

Greg.....................:question: :question: :question: :question: Something your not telling us..:_paranoid

Okay so here is my hypothesis

The Ironworks crew is building a 62 bubbletop for Greg.

just my theory

[fleet]

That's a bitchin' bubbletop!



:unibrow: :D

The ultimate!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Bubb1.jpg

[Darrell]

Somebody needs to start a build thread on that NOVA in the background,and I know who that somebody should be (rodge):D :D :lol:

[DOOM]

Okay so here is my hypothesis

The Ironworks crew is building a 62 bubbletop for Greg.

just my theory

HHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! You may be on to something .....

[GregWeld]

Cool bubble top, owner is a prick.

Back of the Ford is Sick!



Mister Prick, to you!:cool:

[GregWeld]

HHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! You may be on to something .....


I'm seeing if he can put his mouth where my money is... We'll see if he can build something that runs and drives (long distances). All I've seen is show cars and big trucks and little trucks... it's like a friggin Tonka store over there. :unibrow:

[syborg tt]

I'm seeing if he can put his mouth where my money is... We'll see if he can build something that runs and drives (long distances). All I've seen is show cars and big trucks and little trucks... it's like a friggin Tonka store over there. :unibrow:

ouch.

ps I May be able to convince Sr to add this to his collection. He love's Bubble Tops.

[coolwelder62]

[QUOTE=Coursey;383219]http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011003.jpg This look's like something Greg Weld would buy.

[HWY Nova]

Somebody needs to start a build thread on that NOVA in the background,and I know who that somebody should be (rodge):D :D :lol:

LOL!


--Eric

[pokey64]

This look's like something Greg Weld would buy.

I don't know, doesn't Greg usually start with a perfectly nice finished car and tweak it from there? :D :rofl:

[GregWeld]

ouch.

ps I May be able to convince Sr to add this to his collection. He love's Bubble Tops.

Well how kool would that be!! My build budget is around half a million bucks -- so I figure the car will be worth AT LEAST 50 grand when it's all done. :woot:

Well -- unless I post an Ad on FleaBay -- then I will make some moronic statements about "If you don't buy this MoFo right now for triple what it cost me to build... then it's going to Barrett Jackass where I'm sure some drunk high roller will buy it for far far more!"

[ironworks]

Well how kool would that be!! My build budget is around half a million bucks -- so I figure the car will be worth AT LEAST 50 grand when it's all done. :woot:

Well -- unless I post an Ad on FleaBay -- then I will make some moronic statements about "If you don't buy this MoFo right now for triple what it cost me to build... then it's going to Barrett Jackass where I'm sure some drunken high roller will buy it for far far more!"

Don't worry Greg when your and out of money and living on the streets. We can do a fundraiser benefit for you and have some celebrities helps sell it for at least 60K. Just imagine the star power of Doug Renner and Todd ICEMAN Akes. And I'm sure for a small donation for his foundation, Carl Casanova would come out to support you also as long as you have scheduled TV time for him right after Mary Pozzi drives the car on to the stage.

HAHA

[GregWeld]

I'll always have plenty of dough.... note in the photos of the Bubblebutt... my newest innovation (Cassanova is going to handle the marketing) - a "can't fail" parking brake system... made out of common household items (dunnage)... I should be able to sell this idea for millions. The margins will be huge.

[Vegas69]

Cream puff is your man, no doubt. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Think we should call this build....

Pro Touring Cruiser Style

Or

Power Tour Cruiser


It'll hold more golf bags than my Mercedes!

[GregWeld]

A couple more appropriate names that I've come up with:

Payback

But that's already taken....

Gray Balz

More appropriate given my age...

Jackass

Fit's my personality...

50/50

'Cause it's kind of a business deal...

Chicanery

'Cause we are having fun with it...

Tweak or Tweaker

'Cause that's how it all starts...

Project Unfair

'Cause all you're going to have to do to go faster, quicker, or corner harder is to just open the door - get out - and get into another car... We're really building three cars just to prove our point.


:lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[Stuart Adams]

Looks busy in there. Glad to see things are going well.

[Fluid Power]

Can' t wait to see it. Top 3 of my all time favorite body styles!

Darren

[Cris@JCG]

Yeah! another car I can borrow from you to knock down cones! :lol:

Rodger- Looking forward to seeing the 62 come together..


That's a bitchin' bubbletop!



:unibrow: :D

[GregWeld]

We need a project name.... maybe something like?

Bakersfield Bubble Buster:wow:

Bubble Blower:willy:

[syborg tt]

Okay I have one

How about " Sooner or Later"

also just Curious are those Kenny's Wheels - If so

"' Oh no you Did ent" kenny gonna be mad at you.

[toddshotrods]

If the "few tweaks" thread is an indication of where this is going, you'd better start a dedicated thread or this one isn't going to have much to do with what (else) is happening at Ironworks! :P :rofl:

"Bubblegun" - requires something really awesome for a motor (the gun part) or actual military weapons transplanted onto the car.

The name is Bond... Greg Bond. :lol:

[fleet]

We need a project name.... maybe something like?

Bakersfield Bubble Buster:wow:

Bubble Blower:willy:

A name? Oh, this thread could get very busy very quick. :D

"Badd to the Bubble"

[GregWeld]

If the "few tweaks" thread is an indication of where this is going, you'd better start a dedicated thread or this one isn't going to have much to do with what (else) is happening at Ironworks! :P :rofl:

"Bubblegun" - requires something really awesome for a motor (the gun part) or actual military weapons transplanted onto the car.

The name is Bond... Greg Bond. :lol:


Hey -- It's RODGERS thread -- we're just jacking it!

It's up to him to provide some leadership skills. :unibrow:

[ironworks]

We need a project name.... maybe something like?

Bakersfield Bubble Buster:wow:

Bubble Blower:willy:

BubbleGum because it is a bubble top and everyone is just going to run their mouth in the thread once it starts.