What's up at Ironworks Speed & Kustom.

[ironworks]

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

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

I wish there was some way to have a height requirement in this thread.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

OUCH :lol:

[Vegas69]

Once you get done chopping the top to fit the proportions of the owner, I'm not sure it will be classified as a bubble top anymo...:lol:

[GregWeld]

I wish there was some way to have a height requirement in this thread.


Your leadership is from the top down....

But I'm ever optimistic 'cause I'm always looking up...

:woot:

[GregWeld]

Once you get done chopping the top to fit the proportions of the owner, I'm not sure it will be classified as a bubble top anymo...:lol:


Wait til I name your next build....

I might as well have started with the Impala... a car I actually like... :lol:

[kennyd]

is this now a priority for Greg and I now to get our bubbletop frames ?

[GregWeld]

is this now a priority for Greg and I now to get our bubbletop frames ?


Kenny ---

Rodger is on the 50/50 time clock for build times.... Europe will have paid down their debts and there won't be any more wars.

[ironworks]

is this now a priority for Greg and I now to get our bubbletop frames ?

Well Greg is, I will check with the powers that be and see if you are.


MY Guess....... You not

[syborg tt]

I wish there was some way to have a height requirement in this thread.

Seems the short people have the money in this build and the tall people be working for the short people and the master metal guys isn't that tall.

so I say the short people win.

[kennyd]

Well Greg is, I will check with the powers that be and see if you are.


MY Guess....... You not

i know where i am in the line now ........ the back !

[syborg tt]

i know where i am in the line now ........ the back !

Just remember sometimes your the Pigeon and sometimes your the Statue and today you sir are the Statue today

[GregWeld]

From my perspective -- I'd just have to crap on the statues shoes....

[syborg tt]

From my perspective -- I'd just have to crap on the statues shoes....

or I could buy you a ladder

okay enough beating up the tall guy. Let us see some more build pictures of said 62 bubble top.

[GregWeld]

or I could buy you a ladder

okay enough beating up the tall guy. Let us see some more build pictures of said 62 bubble top.



OR === Some of the 80+ rendering versions I've been paying for.....:lol:

[syborg tt]

OR === Some of the 80+ rendering versions I've been paying for.....:lol:

hand them over brother. You saw how well I did Scott's 72 Camaro add and that only took 5 minutes.

For you I would spend at least 6 minutes

[ironworks]

I guess we are long over due for an Update. Things have been really busy around the shop. We have been getting close to wrapping up Truck number 2 for Frank. The cab for the 60 is now out of the paint booth. We hope to have that installed on the chassis later this week.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo4.jpg

The color is really bitchin. We decided to go with this new wheel from Budnik.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/andywheel.jpg

We have been working on getting the seat and interior laid out. We bought a bunch or distressed leather for the interior.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/IMAG0283-1.jpg

We had the Open House Party for all the guys on their way to Irvine for Run to the Coast. As you can see we even had a special guest in attendance. MISTER WAR. He was here signing autographs. We were able to raise 200 bucks for a local charity with the 500 bucks Greg spent on dinner.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/3-12-2012005.jpg

[ironworks]

We got another prototype version of our Wiring harness. This one goes in the 1960 Ford. You can see the Mil-Spec connector installed in the harness. The tech Flex wrapping is a closed loop wrapping and is put on before the connectors are finalized. The ends are heat shrunk. The Mil-spec connectors will make installation much easier since you only have to drill one hole in the firewall and connect things up instead of the trying to shove big connectors through a big hole and make that look nice.

We do not have solid pricing structure yet but we are still working out the details.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012008.jpg

We will have LS1, LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9, and LSA engine harness's. We are also working on an LS engine harness that will working small block and big block chevrolets. You will be able to multi coils and DBW with a very affordable harness.

[Garage Dog 65]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012008.jpg

GLAD someone is going to make/sell these ! Nice work !

Jim

[ironworks]

I also got some pics from freelance photographer that shot my 57 truck a few years ago with some unpublished truck pics. Some cool stuff.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-28.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-27.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-17.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-24.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-25.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-06.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-07.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-02.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-13.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-11.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-12.jpg

[waynieZ]

Thats a nice looking set of harnesses you made. I love what you did to your black 57. Its a gorgeous Tuck.

[BBPanel]

We got another prototype version of our Wiring harness. This one goes in the 1960 Ford. You can see the Mil-Spec connector installed in the harness. The tech Flex wrapping is a closed loop wrapping and is put on before the connectors are finalized. The ends are heat shrunk. The Mil-spec connectors will make installation much easier since you only have to drill one hole in the firewall and connect things up instead of the trying to shove big connectors through a big hole and make that look nice.

We do not have solid pricing structure yet but we are still working out the details.

We will have LS1, LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9, and LSA engine harness's. We are also working on an LS engine harness that will working small block and big block chevrolets. You will be able to multi-coils and DBW with a very affordable harness.

Rodger - anymore details on this yet? pricing, core charge, harness exchange, 3 or 5 pin MAF connector, delivery times, etc? -Bob

[FETorino]

I guess we are long over due for an Update. Things have been really busy around the shop. We have been getting close to wrapping up Truck number 2 for Frank. The cab for the 60 is now out of the paint booth. We hope to have that installed on the chassis later this week.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/photo4.jpg

The color is really bitchin.

what is that color?

[crazycarl]

what is that color?

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's 'brown.' :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's 'brown.' :thumbsup:

Na that's green

[ironworks]

what is that color?

Its from the new Fiat. Some sort of brown.

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,you should relocate here in kansas.That way we could hang more.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Rodger,you should relocate here in kansas.That way we could hang more.:thumbsup:



I think you should relocate out here as i have way more to move. And our food is better.

[radrambler]

Great to finally meet you and your wife today. Enjoyed the afternoon.:thumbsup:
I cant say enough about the truck :hail: IRONWORKS .. WOW..its so sharp.


Tom

[JamesD]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/ShopPics3-7-2012005.jpg



Raychem makes some real nice heat shrink boots/transitions:

http://www.prowireusa.com/departments.asp?dept=47

Kinda pricey, but they provide some strain relief and give it that F1 look.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/Quicksi86/014-4.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I think you should relocate out here as i have way more to move. And our food is better.Rodger,Are Redneck's allowed in SoCal.
your Mexican my be better.BUT your steak's are grown here.:lol:

[Flash68]

I think you should relocate out here as i have way more to move. And our food is better.

Not the BBQ.... KC is the shiat for that. :thumbsup:

Rodger,Are Redneck's allowed in SoCal.
your Mexican my be better.BUT your steak's are grown here.:lol:

I biggest thing I miss about livin in KC is Arthur Bryants BBQ. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I biggest thing I miss about livin in KC is Arthur Bryants BBQ. :thumbsup:


Eat there and risk getting Lyme Disease!


:woot:

[Flash68]

Eat there and risk getting Lyme Disease!


:woot:

You bastage! :lol: It's not contagious, I promise... :_paranoid

[GregWeld]

You bastage! :lol: It's not contagious, I promise... :_paranoid

That was a low blow... but I just couldn't help myself...

:cheers:

[R.A.D]

Its from the new Fiat. Some sort of brown.

that could have a few meanings lol:lol:

[strtcar]

Congrats on making cover of Performance Business mag, very good motivating story/write-up.

[fleet]

Congrats on making cover of Performance Business mag, very good motivating story/write-up.

Read it here...

http://read.uberflip.com/i/61014

[toddshotrods]

Congrats on making cover of Performance Business mag, very good motivating story/write-up.

Pretty cool - congrats! I just read the article online (http://performancebiz.com/magazine/digital-version-library).

Beat me to it! :D

[ironworks]

Congrats on making cover of Performance Business mag, very good motivating story/write-up.

Thank's I did not realize it would come out this soon. Thanks for posting it up. You too skip, The link might have to go on my facebook page this morning.

[EBMC]

Pretty cool - congrats! I just read the article online (http://performancebiz.com/magazine/digital-version-library).

Beat me to it! :D

Great article Rodger, congratulations!:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I guess I can sit down and actually do an update on the shop. Things are crazy busy around here. Goodguys dropped off the C-10 truck to do another Giveaway car project. The winning rendering has not been decided yet, But there were some good submissions. I think we are going to do a Car Warriors style contest next week and see if 4 of my guys can tear the truck down to a bare shell in 2 hours next week. Winner gets lunch.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C-10startingpoint.jpg

We have been really busy trying to get Andy's 1960 Ford ready to Cruise the NSRA show in Bakersfield the last weekend of the month. We are getting close.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-11-2012004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-11-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-11-2012006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-3-2012002.jpg

The truck is actually turning out really nice for a truck that was intended to just be a nice driver.

We have been getting quite a few frames together for customers.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-11-2012007.jpg

We did some work on a trophy truck for a local customer to help him get ready for his first race with a new to him, but used truck.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/TrophyTruck.jpg

Here is picture of Darrell seeing his 67 Nova - Project Slow Motion. As you can see by the fact he had to see down after staring at the car for so long. He was pretty excited.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrellshopinspection.jpg

More to come.

[ironworks]

Great article Rodger, congratulations!:thumbsup:

Thanks - Some guy called about 2 months ago and I thought it was a telemarketer and almost hung up on him. Some company I'm not even a vendor for suggested me for an article. Sounds like I need to become a vendor for another company. HAHA :D :D

[bentfab]

Congrats on a good article. :cheers:

[mdprovee]

Roger, as always nice to see the different things you guys are working on. Variety is the spice of life.

[GregWeld]

Coulda let him sit in my Mercedes seats....


Nice article!

[Sieg]

Thanks for the update Roger.

Congrats on the article :thumbsup:

[Garage Dog 65]

Why I remember when he was just a tall kid with a dream .... :lol:

Congrats !

Jim

[96z28ss]

Thanks - Some guy called about 2 months ago and I thought it was a telemarketer and almost hung up on him. Some company I'm not even a vendor for suggested me for an article. Sounds like I need to become a vendor for another company. HAHA :D :D

Great article, congrats. Damn the camera really does add 10lbs. Gotta work on that.

[ironworks]

Why I remember when he was just a tall kid with a dream .... :lol:

Congrats !

Jim

I'm just a 36 yr old tall fat kid now with an even bigger dream now. The only thing to change is about 30 lbs in the middle.

[RIDES BY DESIGN]

just recieved my issue of the magazine. and to my surprise there was ironworks. congrats!!!!!!!!!!!1

[ironworks]

Last week my guys really busted their ass last week to get this 2nd truck knocked out for Frank the owner of the 48 we finished for SEMA so he could surprise his daughter and son in law for his daughter's birthday at the local NSRA show this past weekend.

Here are some pics for the truck as we are trying to wrap up some final details to get the truck to interior. We are using a new shop for us called Stitch by Stitch Interior in Yucaipa, CA. Jan has really knocked it out on the seat in the truck.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012009.jpg

In the 4 corners of the bed we made these compartments, The back 2 are use to fill the fuel tank and battery box. The front 2 will be ice chests.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012010.jpg

[fleet]

Really enjoyed seeing this one. Congrats Rodger and crew. :thumbsup:

Keeps its classic truck looks, but they're enhanced with a lot of creativity. :cool:

[ironworks]

Really enjoyed seeing this one. Congrats Rodger and crew. :thumbsup:

Keeps its classic truck looks, but they're enhanced with a lot of creativity. :cool:

I would not have picked this truck from the get go, But with a few nice modifications I think we really made a sharp looking truck that makes me rethink this body style. This truck is not fancy or over the top. But it sure stands out in a crowd.

[Track Junky]

Agreed, wouldn't be my truck of choice but it sure did come out nice. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Are those Intros?




Awesome Rodger! Sure has come a longs way quickly!

[kennyd]

[QUOTE=GregWeld;411193]Are those Intros?




no greg , just a copy of them

[ironworks]

Are those Intros?




Awesome Rodger! Sure has come a longs way quickly!

I think we built this is just under a year, maybe 10 months.

As far as Intros - Kenny has the Dealer Deal with Intro on Lock Down. And He thinks Intro's are popular after all the internet HYPE.

Actually Budnik knocked it out of the park on these wheels. They look perfect on this project. The brushed centers polished high spots look killer. These are the 2nd set in existence. Thanks Jay.

[tones2SS]

That color is awesome for that style truck. Fits perfectly.

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Last week my guys really busted their ass last week to get this 2nd truck knocked out for Frank the owner of the 48 we finished for SEMA so he could surprise his daughter and son in law for his daughter's birthday at the local NSRA show this past weekend.

Here are some pics for the truck as we are trying to wrap up some final details to get the truck to interior. We are using a new shop for us called Stitch by Stitch Interior in Yucaipa, CA. Jan has really knocked it out on the seat in the truck.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012009.jpg

In the 4 corners of the bed we made these compartments, The back 2 are use to fill the fuel tank and battery box. The front 2 will be ice chests.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012010.jpg

Really like the tail lights and Ford emblem out back. Interior is all class. Really like the pattern in the seat and the colors. The bed has good lines but it's everything in front of the doors that says Mac truck to me.
Taking a second look if I were to do one, hind sight being 20/20, I would raise the front bumper just under the head lights and put the signal lights in it. Custom air dam below bumper. Then I would slope the nose of the front of the hood and give it a cowl or something in that direction. I think that would give it a little more aggressive style. Thats just me though and I'm sure the owner was going for exactly what he got which is a classic styling.

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,As I look around the background of the shop.I don't see any place to have a hot lunch Buffet.:willy: :willy:

[ironworks]

Really like the tail lights and Ford emblem out back. Interior is all class. Really like the pattern in the seat and the colors. The bed has good lines but it's everything in front of the doors that says Mac truck to me.
Taking a second look if I were to do one, hind sight being 20/20, I would raise the front bumper just under the head lights and put the signal lights in it. Custom air dam below bumper. Then I would slope the nose of the front of the hood and give it a cowl or something in that direction. I think that would give it a little more aggressive style. Thats just me though and I'm sure the owner was going for exactly what he got which is a classic styling.

I can agree if you were paying the bills. But the customer wanted to build this for his son-in-law and this fits the bill perfectly. As you can tell the owner likes to cut some things up, we did that and more on the 48 for his wife. But Frank and I worked with Andy the son-in-law to build this to the end result desired. In reality the customer is total happy and after that Im done. Tomorrow we will have lunch catered at the shop from the owner to thank us for once again fulfilling there dream.

[Track Junky]

Really like the tail lights and Ford emblem out back. Interior is all class. Really like the pattern in the seat and the colors. The bed has good lines but it's everything in front of the doors that says Mac truck to me.
Taking a second look if I were to do one, hind sight being 20/20, I would raise the front bumper just under the head lights and put the signal lights in it. Custom air dam below bumper. Then I would slope the nose of the front of the hood and give it a cowl or something in that direction. I think that would give it a little more aggressive style. Thats just me though and I'm sure the owner was going for exactly what he got which is a classic styling.

Agreed. Great job and congrats!! :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I would not have picked this truck from the get go, But with a few nice modifications I think we really made a sharp looking truck that makes me rethink this body style. This truck is not fancy or over the top. But it sure stands out in a crowd.

You made a swan out of an ugly duckling there. The color, the interior, the stance, wheels are all a perfect match for that body style and the subtle mods you've made. :thumbsup:

the only thing you need to put it over the top is a set of Intros :rofl:

[Darrell]

Truck looks great,luv the color and the satin color,really nice clean lookin,great job guys,not sure why,but I really like that rear bumper:yes: :D :thumbsup:

[fleet]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/4-30-2012001.jpg




The understated interior theme going on plus the no-shine, non-polished steering wheel is very :cool: as well...

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looks good

[ironworks]

Thanks Guys I'm really happy with the results. I think we Built this truck in just about a year.

[Al Moreno]

Beutiful work Roger. You need to clear your PM. Your box if full.

[wiedemab]

Awesome looking truck! I really like the interior. If it ever makes it out my way to a show, I'll have to check it out in some more detail.

It really gets me antsy to get started on Dad's '57 Ford Truck. I'm taking note of the Ice Chest especially!! :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Awesome looking truck! I really like the interior. If it ever makes it out my way to a show, I'll have to check it out in some more detail.

It really gets me antsy to get started on Dad's '57 Ford Truck. I'm taking note of the Ice Chest especially!! :thumbsup:

At this point we are bringing the 48 to Columbus and I can only haul 1 truck at a time. We have talked about taking the 60 to Texas in the fall to try and qualify for Truck of the Year Finalist Late. Not sure if it could do it, but maybe it is different enough to stand out.

[56pickup]

Turned out killer! :thumbsup: I love what you did with the bed and everything!

[texas56]

Truck Looks Great Rodger

[ironworks]

On a side note here is a rendering we turned into GM yesterday to do a dollar car for SEMA. We have big plans for this car with quite a few vendors here on Lat-g. Wilwood Brakes, K&N Filters, Jr Competition Engines, HRE wheels. We are either going to build a cage for the car or work With Ride tech on one of their new Tigercages for the car.

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

[Sieg]

The Tiger Cage would fit that theme well IMO.

FWIW - I've always felt the GM designers missed the mark with the new Camaro. Side too tall, top chopped too much, and point of the V in the nose droops too much. Ford has done a good job with the Mustang styling in comparison and I'm curious to see what the GM designers have on the screen for the next Camaro revision.

[crazycarl]

It kinda looks like a Mustang.

[hifi875]

The Tiger Cage would fit that theme well IMO.

FWIW - I've always felt the GM designers missed the mark with the new Camaro. Side too tall, top chopped too much, and point of the V in the nose droops too much. Ford has done a good job with the Mustang styling in comparison and I'm curious to see what the GM designers have on the screen for the next Camaro revision.

I like the camaro but the challenger is the best looking of the three to me as far as representing the original. but it has the worst driveline of all three.

[Sieg]

I like the camaro but the challenger is the best looking of the three to me as far as representing the original. but it has the worst driveline of all three.

The Challenger is good, though stock the stance and wheel width need hurt it, but dude it's got a Hemi, how can you dis it! :unibrow:

The new Camaro has potential, especially with opportunities like this one that are being observed by GM's designers. GM obviously have respect for Rodger and Ironworks as well as other players I'm sure, so not un-like other European companies, they're creating a design competition that may generate future styling cues.

[Al Moreno]

On a side note here is a rendering we turned into GM yesterday to do a dollar car for SEMA. We have big plans for this car with quite a few vendors here on Lat-g. Wilwood Brakes, K&N Filters, Jr Competition Engines, HRE wheels. We are either going to build a cage for the car or work With Ride tech on one of their new Tigercages for the car.

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


Pulling for you Roger. You have my vote!

[syborg tt]

You obvously know I love the 5th Gen Camaro and I think you guys you hit this one out of the park.

I hope you build it cause I really like the front end treatment.



On a side note here is a rendering we turned into GM yesterday to do a dollar car for SEMA. We have big plans for this car with quite a few vendors here on Lat-g. Wilwood Brakes, K&N Filters, Jr Competition Engines, HRE wheels. We are either going to build a cage for the car or work With Ride tech on one of their new Tigercages for the car.

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

[Shadow X]

you guys do killer work! I love that camaro

[boonedog]

I havent seen anything come out of your shop i didnt want:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

So we have been pretty busy as of lately getting some things ready for the summer show season. We have been working on increasing our product line and working on some projects a little out of our normal.

Incase you missed it, Chad from Bangshift.com came by the shop to check the place out on his way to the Goodguys Pleasanton show. We had a good time showing him around the shop and hanging out for a few hours. I showed him the 1960 Ford truck that he said he was not sure if he hated the body style of those truck or the color brown more. But as you can see in this link - He is down with the brown, BABY.

http://bangshift.com/blog/sneak-peek-ironworks-speed-and-kustom-has-some-bitchin-projects-in-the-works.html

As many of you know I sold my 1968 Camaro. It is going to a good home in Texas. I'm going to take the funds from the sale of that car and look at building 2 cars to fulfill me need for Speed. First off we are about 1/3 of the way through with putting together at 1976 Nova for the Local 1/3 mile dirt oval. The car will be built as a Hobby Stock car. I'm not sure what is so stock about these cars, But I think it should fulfill me desire to race on a much more regular basis, like every other Saturday night if I want. The car will have a full cage, a 9" floater with 7.33 gears and 6000 dollar "stock" small block chevrolet with a trick out Powerglide. It should be pretty fun.

Here is what we started with. 400 bucks on craigslist. We drove to Fresno after work to pick it up from the guy selling it.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hobby%20Stock/IMAG0141.jpg

We then trimmed just a little bit off the car to fill up the scrap bin.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hobby%20Stock/IMAG0150.jpg

Here is how it sits today. Waiting for some spare time to weld up the stock subframe seams and mock up an engine and trans. It is amazing how cheap and simple these cars are.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hobby%20Stock/6-9-2012003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hobby%20Stock/6-9-2012002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hobby%20Stock/6-9-2012001.jpg

We have been knee Deep in getting some details worked out in Darrel's tube chassis for his Nova. The steering rack placement and front control arms are finalize for the rack and pinion to clear the low mount alternator of the stock LSA bracket system. When working with the LSA engine you don't have to many engine bracket system options without engineering your own complete system.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/6-12-2012007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/6-12-2012006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/6-12-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/6-12-2012004.jpg

[HWY Nova]

Glad to see you're not going overboard on a Hobby Stock car. Looks awesome!


--Eric

[71RS/SS396]

Glad to see you're not going overboard on a Hobby Stock car. Looks awesome!


--Eric

YET! :D

[EBMC]

Lookin good Rodger. Hopefully You'll be able to run your race car more than I've ran mine this year -zero! :mad:

[kennyd]

oh **** is that my 62 chassis ?

[ironworks]

oh **** is that my 62 chassis ?

Well It could be, But that would mean you might have to actaully say something nice. This one might be a little too nice for you.

Well here it is. Almost Ready for the LA Roadster show. Finally.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-20120012.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-20120022.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-20120032.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-2012006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-2012004.jpg


Introducing the Lowest sitting, Strongest 58-64 Impala chassis on the market. You have to cut out a little bit more floor then I intended, but when stance matters I guess it is all worth it. For the first time ever we have gone to using some 3/16 plate in some of the vertical section of the chassis to raise strength even further for such a big car. The entire chassis is still TIG welded. Not just the welds that get sanded down. Enjoy

We plan to finalize the frame center section once we have routed the exhaust and mounted the engine and trans in a car or two.

[ironworks]

Here are some pictures of the Sweet machined Taillights for the Bubbletop project that we have going on. I case you did not see it in the build thread.

Sweet.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/5-17-2012008-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/5-17-2012009-1.jpg

[Autokraft]

That looks great Rodger :D

[coolwelder62]

Here are some pictures of the Sweet machined Taillights for the Bubbletop project that we have going on. I case you did not see it in the build thread.

Sweet.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/5-17-2012008-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/5-17-2012009-1.jpgVery Cool.I wish I was made of money.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Very Cool.I wish I was made of money.:thumbsup:

If you were made of money, Bill gates would be jealous. That would be a serious pile of cash.

[tones2SS]

Wow, nice updates. Looking good guys!

[Al Moreno]

Me likey :thumbsup:

[fleet]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/6-12-2012004.jpg


Introducing the Lowest sitting, Strongest 58-64 Impala chassis on the market. You have to cut out a little bit more floor then I intended, but when stance matters I guess it is all worth it. For the first time ever we have gone to using some 3/16 plate in some of the vertical section of the chassis to raise strength even further for such a big car. The entire chassis is still TIG welded.


Myself and my fellow 'Hungry Heifer' alumni like the strength you're building into these. :unibrow:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/c-norm-03.jpg

[Ricochet]

Nice stuff Rodger! Not surprised though! Wouldn't expect anything less!

[ironworks]

Nice stuff Rodger! Not surprised though! Wouldn't expect anything less!

Thanks

[ironworks]

So here is the part of my update I forgot from yesterday.

I have been on the look out for some really slick and clean valve covers. Sure the carbon ones are cool. Katech makes a cool cover but they have a rough cast look and kinda lack that modern feel that goes with the direction of these cars we build. Billet Specialties makes a nice finned valve cover for a traditional style. But I stumbled on to these covers that are made in Australia a few years ago I knew they were awesome. Well I ordered a set not to long ago for the shop 1957 Chevrolet test car we have been trying to get wrapped up in our "SPARE TIME". Well after seeing these covers in person and hearing the overwhelming response that these covers have gotten in the shop after just being mocked up the the 1957. I bought and and became a dealer for them. They are not the cheapest covers on the market as they are machined not cast or fabricated from solid chunks of aluminum. They have a cap just big enough for a decent size funnel to refill you engine with oil and have a really distinct look. But in my opinion you normally get what you pay for, and in this case you get far more. These covers are super nice.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/6-12-2012007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/6-12-2012006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/6-12-2012005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/vc-0018.jpg

They are available for the LS1-LS6, LS2-LS9, SBC Chevrolet, and Big Block Chevrolet and a few other various models. The LS covers are also available with and without coil mounts and in Standard and Tall versions. Most all covers are also available with oilers for you racing needs.

Big Block Chevrolet - Come in standard machined color, these are just black for a special project.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/vc-0007.jpg

LS coil mount valve covers. Billet Coil Covers also available
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/vc-0017.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/vc-0016.jpg


For more info check out the brand new Ironworks online store for pricing and further info.

www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com

[Swain]

Those are nice. My LS3 Needs some valve covers :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Hay Rogder what does a set of the big block covers go for those are SWEET!!

[89 RS]

I also got some pics from freelance photographer that shot my 57 truck a few years ago with some unpublished truck pics. Some cool stuff.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-28.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-27.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-17.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-24.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-25.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-06.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-07.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-02.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-13.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-11.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/C6-57%20truck%20project/57ChevytruckC6-Lee-12.jpg

That is one sweet truck!

[Occult]

whats the name of the aussie company that makes those covers? we do have quite a large aftermarket lsx following over here in aus seeing as we use them in the holden and hsv sedans and utes... wagons too.

[ironworks]

Hay Rogder what does a set of the big block covers go for those are SWEET!!

They are pretty sweet. I think they list for $1150.00 on my website.

I will be posting further pics of these valve covers in the next few days. The SBC ones are really sweet, I'm gonna put a set on My Dirt Car, YEEHAW.

[ironworks]

Hay Guy's it's a slow Friday afternoon around here fro once. So I thought I might give you guys an update. So with the success of our valve cover sales I thought I might post up a few more pictures for you guys to really see the quality. They are really this nice.

LS covers with no coil Mounts
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/LS-valvecover-oilfill-01.jpg
Back side of the LS valve cover with a baffle. Most covers except stock don't have a baffle.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/LS-valvecover-inside.jpg
LS Valve covers with coil mounts and coil covers.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/LS-valvecover-coilmounts-012.jpg
Small Block Chevy Valve covers
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/LT-valvecover-01.jpg

For further pricing check out my website.

[ironworks]

We have had quite a bit or progress on Craig's 33 Glass body car. It's like stuff 10 lbs of crap in a 5 gallon bag. It is a simple driver for his wife. We wedge channeled the floor to suck the body down over the frame and reworked the hood and hood sides and lower blisters to fit this car. I'm not positive on the front wheel size yet it might need to go down just a profile size but it's starting to look pretty sneeky with a traditional indy car track nose car feel.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Craigs%2033%20ford/6-18-2012007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Craigs%2033%20ford/julyshoppics003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Craigs%2033%20ford/julyshoppics004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Craigs%2033%20ford/julyshoppics005.jpg

[ironworks]

Brandon's 55 - Is getting some work done under the hood.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Brandon%20s%2055%20Chevy/julyshoppics013.jpg

We are working on getting the panels straight down the side.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Brandon%20s%2055%20Chevy/julyshoppics014.jpg

We are starting to get some trick set up for the interior.

[fleet]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Brandon%20s%2055%20Chevy/julyshoppics013.jpg


http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Brandon%20s%2055%20Chevy/julyshoppics014.jpg

We are starting to get some trick set up for the interior.

Do it! :D

That is one badd '55 taking shape...not that I'm biased. :unibrow:

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,The LS valve cover's look awesome.Will they make my New project faster.:willy: :willy:

[mad68rs]

It's almost a shame to cover up the backside of those valve covers... love the 55 too

[GregWeld]

Rodger,The LS valve cover's look awesome.Will they make my New project faster.:willy: :willy:


Not faster - but it will help cornering ability... probably add like 2/10ths of a G...

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Not faster - but it will help cornering ability... probably add like 2/10ths of a G...

same as getting gold teeth....ok that was bad. its late.

[Stuart Adams]

Rodger, do you paint in house or outsource it?

[ironworks]

Rodger, do you paint in house or outsource it?

I have one of about 4 shops we use depending on quality. In Cali with the EPA and Air Resource Board, etc side of things you have to run a body shop to make it worth while.

Maybe someday

[Stuart Adams]

I have one of about 4 shops we use depending on quality. In Cali with the EPA and Air Resource Board, etc side of things you have to run a body shop to make it worth while.

Maybe someday

Just wondering. Looks like some cool stuff going on. Congrats.

[ironworks]

Just wondering. Looks like some cool stuff going on. Congrats.

Thanks. We are getting there one day at a time. It could not happen without hard work and good help.

They way i see it, Im trying to sell quality in a price driven world.

[Stuart Adams]

Thanks. We are getting there one day at a time. It could not happen without hard work and good help.

They way i see it, Im trying to sell quality in a price driven world.

Slow and steady always wins the race.

[ironworks]

I figured I might as well bring this old up up from the dead.

The 2nd half of the show season has been pretty good to us. We have gathered quite a few awards at the Goodguys shows this fall. Frank's 48 wound up getting truck of the year in Scottsdale a few weeks ago. He got a fancy Snap On tool box with some pics of his truck on it and got to park with the other winner in the Terrific 12 arena.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/11-20-2012005.jpg

Man I look like Godzilla in this picture.


The Following weekend we took Andy's 60 Ford truck to the Del Mar and picked up a Builder choice award. We also got some truck award in Texas back in October with the 60.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/11-26-2012012.jpg

Andy and Mary were pretty excited

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Andys%201960%20ford/11-26-2012004.jpg

After Pleasanton we were approached to see if we would build a 57 Porsche 356 outlaw. We are currently working on some rendering and getting a solid direction together on the project. It looks like a tube chassis AWD, 350hp Subbie engine are the plan with all vintage styling. I had no idea these cars were so expensive.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Abrahams%20356/11-12-2012030.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Abrahams%20356/11-20-2012035.jpg
And a little inspiration.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Abrahams%20356/381974_427237034008821_809292903_n.jpg

We have been really busy with all kinds of different projects. We have been selling rolling chassis's like crazy and trying to get a few projects together for the Grand National Roadster show in January.

We also have a pretty good list of interior parts coming out right around the first of the year. Some pretty cool stuff that does not exist in the market place..... YET.

[Flash68]

Congrats on the awards Big Daddy.

Love the 356 project!

Wide angle lense not so nice for Giant in the foreground. :D

[ironworks]

Congrats on the awards Big Daddy.

Love the 356 project!

Wide angle lense not so nice for Giant in the foreground. :D

Or for Frank or the 3/4 scale 48 in back ground.


Now that car show season is over I wish we had some more Dirt races, But I have to wait till March now. Bummer.

Hmm what can I race till then?????

[fleet]

Rog,

We like updates. :unibrow:

BTW-what's behind the Subbie engine choice?

[ironworks]

Rog,

We like updates. :unibrow:

BTW-what's behind the Subbie engine choice?

Well lots of reasons. Turbo, EFI, watercooled, price, Flat 4 design, Easy to adapt due to large usage in sand rail market.

Subbie engine are like the LS engines for the VW world.

I think I might put a Subaru engine in this little cream puff I bought earlier this year. Not AWD, but maybe a sequential 5 speed.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Notchback%20project/027.jpg

[Swain]

Well lots of reasons. Turbo, EFI, watercooled, price, Flat 4 design, Easy to adapt due to large usage in sand rail market.

Subbie engine are like the LS engines for the VW world.

I think I might put a Subaru engine in this little cream puff I bought earlier this year. Not AWD, but maybe a sequential 5 speed.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Notchback%20project/027.jpg

Run no front seat and sit in the back? haha

[ironworks]

Run no front seat and sit in the back? haha

Plenty of room in the front Big Dog.

This is what I would love it to look like. Just a bit thicker tires and a lower in the back when laid out.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Notchback%20project/3439011.jpg

[mdprovee]

Looks like alot of fun different projects.

[Ketzer]

Always been a big fan of the notchback, I think a T3 is the only VW I haven't had yet. A shame you don't want to tackle the AWD on the notch, cant wait to see how you engineer it on the 356.
Hopefully you wil do a build thread on the 356? :hail:

This looks like a neat build coming together... http://www.basilari.com/


Jeff-

[ironworks]

Always been a big fan of the notchback, I think a T3 is the only VW I haven't had yet. A shame you don't want to tackle the AWD on the notch, cant wait to see how you engineer it on the 356.
Hopefully you wil do a build thread on the 356? :hail:

This looks like a neat build coming together... http://www.basilari.com/


Jeff-

Believe me, if I could, I would. But The time and effort to work on your own project at this level is just a mind blowing time when your talking about nights and weekends and extra time. I have been considering building another car for the shop again like I did with my 57, but it will not be a VW or a pickup. I have a little different plan for something like that you might say.

I have been selling off the stable of project cars as of late to try and thinning the heard down to just one project and a Dirt Race Car. Ok may be 2.

[WSSix]

Congrats on the success Rodger and company. Really like the idea of building an AWD Porsche 356.

What's the story on the CRX? Drag car?

[ironworks]

Congrats on the success Rodger and company. Really like the idea of building an AWD Porsche 356.

What's the story on the CRX? Drag car?

Thanks, I'm pretty excited about this 356 project. If the owner lets us run wild, I'm thinking about taking it to Columbus in a few years.

The drag car is for a local guy who needed quite a bit of fab work under the hood. Just a big turbo on a CRX is all I know. Seems like a real expensive way to run 10's.

['64 Droptop]

I have a friend doing a 411 wagon with 911 engine. Not sure what his other plans are for it.

[ironworks]

Looks like it's about time to get Mick's Chevelle back into the mix.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Micks%201967%20Chevelle/1-2-2013007_zpse4c9bfb3.jpg

Tube chassis, wedge sectioned, slightly chop top, 1967 Chevelle. Original plans called for a twin turbo big block with a Viper 6 speed. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

A little custom touch on a Pantera.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1-3-2013002_zps5d869b22.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1-3-2013001_zpsbb104507.jpg

[RussMurco]

We have been really busy with all kinds of different projects. We have been selling rolling chassis's like crazy and trying to get a few projects together for the Grand National Roadster show in January.


I love the variety coming from your shop!
I'll be at the GNRS too, what are you planning to bring? Or is that on a need-to-know basis?:D

[coolwelder62]

:hail: Rodger you'r My Hero.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

[ironworks]

I love the variety coming from your shop!
I'll be at the GNRS too, what are you planning to bring? Or is that on a need-to-know basis?:D


Honestly - I'm not sure. I have a few ideas. I down sized my booth from last year. I'm hoping to have a bunch of parts from our new product line but that may not happen.

It looks like the 1970 Chevelle we are building but in a fabricated state to show what it takes to get out chassis under a car and what the result are as far as stance and engine fit and gas tank location and exhaust routing.

Then maybe a rolling chassis of some sort. I thought about taking the 1960 Ford. But I really want to our fab work and what sets us apart from the others.

[ironworks]

:hail: Rodger you'r My Hero.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

You need a better role model.

[fleet]

:hail: Rodger you'r My Hero.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

He's certainly a car guy others look up to.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/verne-troyer-Mercedes-clk-celebrity.jpg

[RussMurco]

Honestly - I'm not sure. I have a few ideas. I down sized my booth from last year. I'm hoping to have a bunch of parts from our new product line but that may not happen.

It looks like the 1970 Chevelle we are building but in a fabricated state to show what it takes to get out chassis under a car and what the result are as far as stance and engine fit and gas tank location and exhaust routing.

Then maybe a rolling chassis of some sort. I thought about taking the 1960 Ford. But I really want to our fab work and what sets us apart from the others.

Sounds awesome, can't wait to see you out there!

I'll be working in So Cal for a couple of days afterward, I'd love to see your shop if I get a chance!

You need a better role model.

Most of us do! :lol:

[ironworks]

Sounds awesome, can't wait to see you out there!

I'll be working in So Cal for a couple of days afterward, I'd love to see your shop if I get a chance!



Most of us do! :lol:

We are about 2 hours away from the Fairgrounds in non rush hour traffic.

[Garage Dog 65]

Looks like it's about time to get Mick's Chevelle back into the mix.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Micks%201967%20Chevelle/1-2-2013007_zpse4c9bfb3.jpg

Tube chassis, wedge sectioned, slightly chop top, 1967 Chevelle. Original plans called for a twin turbo big block with a Viper 6 speed. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


DANG ! I thought I'd get my Porsche done before Mick... He'll probably beat me too now !!!

Good to see the him getting back on it after a long downturn in the markets ! (I know how that feels)

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

[bentfab]

Looks like it's about time to get Mick's Chevelle back into the mix.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Micks%201967%20Chevelle/1-2-2013007_zpse4c9bfb3.jpg

Tube chassis, wedge sectioned, slightly chop top, 1967 Chevelle. Original plans called for a twin turbo big block with a Viper 6 speed. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Looken good Dood!

Whats up with the "A" in the background?

[ironworks]

Looken good Dood!

Whats up with the "A" in the background?

That is Broc's tube chassis model A sedan with a Ford coyote engine. The plan is stack injection and to make the engine look as vintage as possible with valve covers and some other trick one off parts. Might eventually be a Hot Rod of the Year Contender.

[Garage Dog 65]

That is Broc's tube chassis model A sedan with a Ford coyote engine. The plan is stack injection and to make the engine look as vintage as possible with valve covers and some other trick one off parts. Might eventually be a Hot Rod of the Year Contender.


Well tell Broc he better get a build thread going on that bad boy so the rest of us can watch - cause we have addictions here !!!!

:thumbsup:

Jim

[ironworks]

Well tell Broc he better get a build thread going on that bad boy so the rest of us can watch - cause we have addictions here !!!!

:thumbsup:

Jim

Your more likely to see pic on our website. I trying to do that on a more regular basis. I will try but Broc is not much of a lat-g guy, fact he is not much of an internet guy really.

[GregWeld]

I will try but Broc is not much of a lat-g guy, fact he is not much of an internet guy really.



That's just not right!




:D

[ironworks]

That's just not right!




:D


Hay, Jimmy just got a cell phone. So let's not push too hard. HAHA

[ironworks]

Well yesterday was a sad day. I sold my 57 Chevrolet to a guy that just had to have it way more then me. The offer I got was better then I could refuse. So she was loaded up and headed to the great white north.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/1-28-2013019_zps2d8c163f.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/1-28-2013018_zps206137f3.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/1-28-2013016_zpsda1095f3.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/1-28-2013014_zps87f71c6b.jpg

Time to move on to another project I have. HMMM

[HWY Nova]

Hmmmm.

[ironworks]

Hmmmm.

Besides my hobby stock that needs a sorting before racing season.

[HWY Nova]

Besides my hobby stock that needs a sorting before racing season.

What else?

[ironworks]

What else?

I bought a big boat not to long ago and have been thinking about getting that ready for summer.

[syborg tt]

Time to move on to another project I have. HMMM

it better be the 62 bubble

[DBasher]

62! 62! 62!

:theresa: :clap: :theresa: :clap:

:cheers:

Dan

[GregWeld]

I've seen this '57 somewhere recently....


:D

[intocarss]

Besides my hobby stock that needs a sorting before racing season.

Are you going to run at different tracks this season??

That 57 is :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

I've seen this '57 somewhere recently....


:D

Were you in Bakersfield?


--Eric

[DBasher]

Let's see if I got this right

Greg :relax:

Rodger :whistling:

Then :idea: :confused59: :bitchslap: :popcorn2: :thumbsup: :D
After everything was said and done

Rodger :hapdance:

Greg :relax:

Am I close?

:cheers:
Dan

[FETorino]

Let's see if I got this right

Greg :relax:

Roger :whistling:

Then :idea: :confused59: :bitchslap: :popcorn2: :thumbsup: :D
After everything was said and done

Roger :hapdance:

Greg :relax:

Am I close?

:cheers:
Dan


Kind of, but there is a name missing.:rolleyes:

[DBasher]

Fixed it, how about now Robb?:D

[ironworks]

Fixed it, how about now Robb?:D

You forgot the main character.

[DBasher]

Charlie?

As bitchin as that 57 is I'm more concerned with the 62.

I'll be able to sleep again once it's going forward, the ideas and craftsmanship being put into that build are spot on.

You and your crew build some amazing rides :thumbsup:

:cheers:

Dan

[FETorino]

You forgot the main character.

Remember he is a method actor and not as well recognized as some of the Oscar winning names on that screenplay.

[ironworks]

Charlie?

As bitchin as that 57 is I'm more concerned with the 62.

I'll be able to sleep again once it's going forward, the ideas and craftsmanship being put into that build are spot on.

You and your crew build some amazing rides :thumbsup:

:cheers:

Dan

The 62 is in good hands. It was sold to the most interesting man in world's son. Stay thirsty my friends.

The 57 was sold to Greg's truck driving partner in crime. This guy is more excited to see the country side from the passenger window of a luxurious Freightliner then a 4 year old boy at a monster truck show. Greg's Italian friend name Pierre.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/IMG955570_zps481bc456.jpg

[GregWeld]

You just can't stand the speculation.....


A buddy of mine saw the '57 at Ironworks this summer and stepped up :G-Dub: and purchased the project, despite the regrets of the seller (Rodger). We (Pierre and I) picked it up on our way back from the GNRS. A build thread will be started when work on it begins. He's having a new "shed" built so it will be 6 months or so.

I just spent 1032 miles @ 62 mph - listening (numerous repetitions) about every detail of "the build"..... :lol:

[FETorino]

You just can't stand the speculation.....



I just spent 1032 miles @ 62 mph - listening (numerous repetitions) about every detail of "the build"..... :lol:

Listening or interpreting hand signals ? How did you get him to sit still for that picture, did Pierre fall down and you just seize the opportunity and took it?:headscratch:

Your car show/pickup experience seems to have gone much smoother than mine. :lol:

[ironworks]

Your car show/pickup experience seems to have gone much smoother than mine. :lol:

When your Greg Weld it will.




I really liked that 57, but I made a decision based on smart business not emotions. Now I just need to sell a few other cars. :idea: :idea:

[GregWeld]

Listening or interpreting hand signals ? How did you get him to sit still for that picture, did Pierre fall down and you just seize the opportunity and took it?:headscratch:

Your car show/pickup experience seems to have gone much smoother than mine. :lol:


The man @ 74 years old - has more energy than the Eveready bunny... but he is fun, and eventually he wears down.

His '56 BelAir hardtop BBC is - to put it mildly - SPECTACULAR. The plan for the '57 is to finally build/own a hot rod he can drive. He is more than just a little excited about that aspect of hot rodding. He worked and raised a family etc all his life -- and doing a couple "road trips" with me has exposed him to a whole new way of life. He's anxious - and willing - to build a car with the Ironworks exceptional chassis - an LS motor etc that will carry him on new adventures in comfort and style.

He was sold (he sold himself!) on this build via ONE ride in another '57 with an Ironworks chassis. He couldn't believe how well the car rode with 4 X 200 pound plus guys in it... and it didn't scrape bottom going into driveways... and it sits so low (bad azz!) etc. That was it! He had to have one!

It will be fun to see this one come together... and it's a perfect project for him. The heavy lifting/building is done and it's just a matter of doing the finish work. My problem has already begun - which is to hold him to the "driver" build... because to say he's a perfectionist is an understatement.

[ironworks]

The man @ 74 years old - has more energy than the Eveready bunny... but he is fun, and eventually he wears down.

His '56 BelAir hardtop BBC is - to put it mildly - SPECTACULAR. The plan for the '57 is to finally build/own a hot rod he can drive. He is more than just a little excited about that aspect of hot rodding. He worked and raised a family etc all his life -- and doing a couple "road trips" with me has exposed him to a whole new way of life. He's anxious - and willing - to build a car with the Ironworks exceptional chassis - an LS motor etc that will carry him on new adventures in comfort and style.

He was sold (he sold himself!) on this build via ONE ride in another '57 with an Ironworks chassis. He couldn't believe how well the car rode with 4 X 200 pound plus guys in it... and it didn't scrape bottom going into driveways... and it sits so low (bad azz!) etc. That was it! He had to have one!

It will be fun to see this one come together... and it's a perfect project for him. The heavy lifting/building is done and it's just a matter of doing the finish work. My problem has already begun - which is to hold him to the "driver" build... because to say he's a perfectionist is an understatement.

Greg I have not been 200 lbs since Jr High. But Thanks. :lmao: :lmao:

[GregWeld]

The man @ 74 years old - has more energy than the Eveready bunny... but he is fun, and eventually he wears down.

His '56 BelAir hardtop BBC is - to put it mildly - SPECTACULAR. The plan for the '57 is to finally build/own a hot rod he can drive. He is more than just a little excited about that aspect of hot rodding. He worked and raised a family etc all his life -- and doing a couple "road trips" with me has exposed him to a whole new way of life. He's anxious - and willing - to build a car with the Ironworks exceptional chassis - an LS motor etc that will carry him on new adventures in comfort and style.

He was sold (he sold himself!) on this build via ONE ride in another '57 with an Ironworks chassis. He couldn't believe how well the car rode with 4 X 200 pound plus guys in it... and it didn't scrape bottom going into driveways... and it sits so low (bad azz!) etc. That was it! He had to have one!

It will be fun to see this one come together... and it's a perfect project for him. The heavy lifting/building is done and it's just a matter of doing the finish work. My problem has already begun - which is to hold him to the "driver" build... because to say he's a perfectionist is an understatement.

Greg I have not been 200 lbs since Jr High. But Thanks. :lmao: :lmao:


Stay thirsty my friend.... oh... and learn to read.... :bitchslap:

[ironworks]

Stay thirsty my friend.... oh... and learn to read.... :bitchslap:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Sieg]

The man @ 74 years old - has more energy than the Eveready bunny... but he is fun, and eventually he wears down.

His '56 BelAir hardtop BBC is - to put it mildly - SPECTACULAR. The plan for the '57 is to finally build/own a hot rod he can drive. He is more than just a little excited about that aspect of hot rodding. He worked and raised a family etc all his life -- and doing a couple "road trips" with me has exposed him to a whole new way of life. He's anxious - and willing - to build a car with the Ironworks exceptional chassis - an LS motor etc that will carry him on new adventures in comfort and style.

He was sold (he sold himself!) on this build via ONE ride in another '57 with an Ironworks chassis. He couldn't believe how well the car rode with 4 X 200 pound plus guys in it... and it didn't scrape bottom going into driveways... and it sits so low (bad azz!) etc. That was it! He had to have one!

It will be fun to see this one come together... and it's a perfect project for him. The heavy lifting/building is done and it's just a matter of doing the finish work. My problem has already begun - which is to hold him to the "driver" build... because to say he's a perfectionist is an understatement.

Great back story! That would have made for a very entertaining trip. :bang: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Great back story! That would have made for a very entertaining trip. :bang: :thumbsup:


We've been friends for awhile... So I know in advance what I'm taking on. He's fun to travel with - I like people with LIFE in them. He is full of life even though it's a bit like taking a 10 year old to Disneyland... I'm okay with that. Better than a guy that has no interest in anything.

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:

[Swain]

We've been friends for awhile... So I know in advance what I'm taking on. He's fun to travel with - I like people with LIFE in them. He is full of life even though it's a bit like taking a 10 year old to Disneyland... I'm okay with that. Better than a guy that has no interest in anything.

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:

Greg,
Sounds like a busy week. Are you looking for a Mclaren? My buddy is a sales manager for that Dealership also, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.

[INTMD8]

"when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

Well said!! I can't count how many times I've had to respond 'don't know, don't care' to those same questions. :thumbsup:

[fleet]

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:

Other than a brief slowing down of your 'The drive to 10K' post count campaign, no.

Momentum clearly has been re-established. :unibrow:

[bulldog19]

Sounds like a great time! Let me know when the Weld Experience is coming through Delaware! I know a great guy that would detail the rig!

[Sieg]

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!
If my wife read this she'd just :rolleyes: I like the way you roll. :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:

Other than traveling with a woman. I can't say I know anyone that doesn't obide by those rules. Ive done a few road trips with you. Its your truck or car its your rules. Plain and simple.

[GregWeld]

With this post we END the thread jack!:warning: :lol:






Greg,
Sounds like a busy week. Are you looking for a Mclaren? My buddy is a sales manager for that Dealership also, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.


No, the dealership was just 'there' so we barged in looking like bums and had a great time. The sales guy was fantastic!

I may trade in the Audi R8 Spyder for a Ferrari California... my wife would like that, and it's her car.



Well said!! I can't count how many times I've had to respond 'don't know, don't care' to those same questions. :thumbsup:


EGG ZAKACKTEDLY! Ask that more than once - it'll be your last trip. Bring extra meds - extra underwear - kick back and enjoy an all expense paid trip. Wanna go see something -- just say so! If we have time we'll work it in. Don't say "gee I woulda liked to have gone to "X"" when we're three days up the road. :warning:



Other than a brief slowing down of your 'The drive to 10K' post count campaign, no.

Momentum clearly has been re-established. :unibrow:



I'm going to have Jody hit the reset button. It's kinda embarrassing...




Sounds like a great time! Let me know when the Weld Experience is coming through Delaware! I know a great guy that would detail the rig!


HAHAHAHAHA!! You're on!

BTW -- If I go to a show with Rudy (my B-I-L) he'll disappear.... Then I find him on the other side of MY car polishing my wheels.... HE is embarrassed 'cause I don't really take very good care of stuff like that. To me - bugs are a badge of honor, brake dust shows I drove it.



If my wife read this she'd just :rolleyes: I like the way you roll. :thumbsup:




Note that my wife is usually missing in action. See ya honey!:hello: I'll be back when I get back...

[GregWeld]

Other than traveling with a woman. I can't say I know anyone that doesn't obide by those rules. Ive done a few road trips with you. Its your truck or car its your rules. Plain and simple.



The voice of experience! :lol:

[syborg tt]

When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15.

I would be there at 4am with Bakery and I would have already eaten and gone to the bathroom.

ps When you get older it is also wife never to trust a Fart. Accidents can happen.

pss Just trying to up the post count here. :lmao:

[ironworks]

I will try and bring this post back on topic.


We were brought this big Lincoln from LA. It laid out at the height shown in the first 2 pics with some garbage rear suspension in it. It was a 2 link that had tubing welding both links together. That should work plus when it laid out the rocker was still 6" off the ground.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/LaidOut_zpsdf1b5ae3.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/LaidOut1_zps63498c6b.jpg


After building a proper 4 link with proper air bag mounts and a cool invention called a panhard bar. It now lays out at the height of the bottom picture. And should drive way better then before.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/1-29-2013001_zps399c22e5.jpg

Lower and better driveability. Yes I will take some.

[fleet]

Tall man attract long car projects.

Nice. :cool:

[Garage Dog 65]

Holy cow that car is long and now low !

:thumbsup:

I'd paint it black .....

Jim

[ironworks]

Ready to hit the streets. Dad's hide your daughters.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013023.jpg

[214Chevy]

If it's gonna be a 4-door, it's got to be a suicide door Lincoln. I love those cars. It would be the only 4-door I would drive. Very cool Roger!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Mick Mc]

We've been friends for awhile... So I know in advance what I'm taking on. He's fun to travel with - I like people with LIFE in them. He is full of life even though it's a bit like taking a 10 year old to Disneyland... I'm okay with that. Better than a guy that has no interest in anything.

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:


I wonder what it costs to join the 'inner circle'?...is there a special hand shake? Who buys lunch, which time?
Do you have to bring your own music or is it a music by driver only trip.
I get the jeans thing but what about shorts?


Mick

[GregWeld]

I wonder what it costs to join the 'inner circle'?...is there a special hand shake? Who buys lunch, which time?
Do you have to bring your own music or is it a music by driver only trip.
I get the jeans thing but what about shorts?


Mick



I allow passengers to pick up breakfast and lunch sometimes... Dinners are on me. Music is by mutual consent.... Pierre and I both like 60's rock and roll -- and modern country -- so we had music going non-stop. Shorts are fine -- actually anything is fine as long as it's not button down -- or yuppie -- and can be used as a rag if needed.:bitchslap:

You only need a secret handshake if you want to hang out with Charley.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Ready to hit the streets. Dad's hide your daughters.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ryans%20Lincoln/2-26-2013023.jpg

yep, pantie dropper fo sho

[ironworks]

Here is a sneak peak of the start of our valve cover product line. After searching the universe looking for a quality well thought out valve cover I decided to just go about giving a cover some design flare that was made the best it could be. I'm working on getting the proper length 12 point ARP fasteners and getting the final pricing for these caps that will be available in 4 different styles. I'm looking at a retail price of 850.00 for the set.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013014.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013013.jpg

Lots more coming in the next few weeks.

[Swain]

Those are really nice


Here is a sneak peak of the start of our valve cover product line. After searching the universe looking for a quality well thought out valve cover I decided to just go about giving a cover some design flare that was made the best it could be. I'm working on getting the proper length 12 point ARP fasteners and getting the final pricing for these caps that will be available in 4 different styles. I'm looking at a retail price of 850.00 for the set.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013014.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Hot%20Rod%20Fab%20Parts/3-27-2013013.jpg

Lots more coming in the next few weeks.

[fleet]

The great El Weldo will like those beauties on the Fords he desacrates.

[GregWeld]

The great El Weldo will like those beauties on the Fords he desacrates.



These are way to nice for any of my crap!!

[214Chevy]

Yes...those are beautiful valve covers. :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[Al Moreno]

The filler caps has got the be "THE NICEST IN THE UNIVERSE!" Covers are not shabby either. :rofl:

[ironworks]

A little Sneak peak at our Latest chassis that will be on display this weekend in Del Mar. 64-67 Chevelle IRS transaxle chassis. Pretty cool stuff.

Rodger

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-3-2013008.jpg
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Here is the start of another Truck chassis we are working on. This one should be pretty simple but look really good with all that tubing. I might put this design in to production for our truck frames. Exploring some ideas.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-2-2013006.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-2-2013007.jpg

[syborg tt]

I see a couple short guys in your shop. See if they can take the next set of pictures. I know your used to looking down on everything but the general population has a different perspective.

A little Sneak peak at our Latest chassis that will be on display this weekend in Del Mar. 64-67 Chevelle IRS transaxle chassis. Pretty cool stuff.

Rodger

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-3-2013008.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-3-2013004.jpg


Here is the start of another Truck chassis we are working on. This one should be pretty simple but look really good with all that tubing. I might put this design in to production for our truck frames. Exploring some ideas.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-2-2013006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-2-2013005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-1-2013030.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Jims%2056/4-2-2013007.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Good stuff Rodger! What spindles, hubs and control arm bushings are you using on the Chevelle chassis? Also what is the purpose of the bar behind the pumpkin?

[HWY Nova]

Also what is the purpose of the bar behind the pumpkin?




Chassis stiffness.

[JB64CHEVELLE]

Great now that I see this frame I'm never going to finish my Chevelle.:hairpullout: I need to plant that money tree so I can stop dreaming and get to doing. Love the frame.... Great job!

[Ron in SoCal]

Chassis stiffness.

Yeah I get that part. Really where I was going was...is it required? Is there a flex problem there and Rodger is innovating? Was it on earlier versions? Do other IRS full frame manufacturers install this (I really havent' looked that close and don't know).

I know you're a smart dude, as is Rodger. I'm just looking to learn something here.

[HWY Nova]

Do other IRS full frame manufacturers install this (I really havent' looked that close and don't know).




The Corvette has an aluminum cradle to "connect" the frame together. Other manufactures use weld-in cradles and/or bars. I guess it depends on future access to the transmission and transaxle.


--Eric

[214Chevy]

Chevelle chassis looks good Rodger. :headspin: What model truck frame is the tube chassis for?

[jy211]

I just need to hit the lottery! :G-Dub:

[ironworks]

All right I'm pretty excited about these little guys. I have been saying for years that there are no cool interior switches out there. None. Sure you can go to the dealership and buy some mega million dollar switch from some car and pay through the nose for it. But you can never get any switches that match. Ironworks has solved that problem for you. We not only have interior switches that can be made to match exactly no matter what you want to use it for. If you want your power window switch to match your headlight switch no problem, if you want an on off momentary switch no problem.

No more using a pull switch from a 70's pick up truck and power window switches from God knows what. That is not even the same color let alone matches.

This is our first model based on the popular design of the Ford GT switch that everyone loves to use. The switch tops are machined from a single piece of aluminum that can me polished, anodized, chromed, painted, powder coated, or whatever you wish. The switch is internally illuminated.

The internals came from a switch company that is American made and had a huge selection of available switch lines. These guys make the switches for the OEM's of all kinds of other manufacturers.

I'm making this announcement now to begin making awareness of these parts so we can take initial orders in the next few weeks to be filled with our initial order of 1000 switches. We will have a pre-order list for the first 1000 as we get everything together for every ones individual application.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/photo5.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/SwitchInitial2.jpg

Thanks

[ironworks]

One last picture.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/photo7.jpg

[syborg tt]

I'm interested in four. Do you have an estimated cost ?

[ironworks]

I'm interested in four. Do you have an estimated cost ?



FOR YOU? ALOT

[syborg tt]

FOR YOU? A LOT

That's okay I can afford it

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,:trophy-1302:

[214Chevy]

Nice Rodger, very nice. :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: Will there be any other finishes....powdercoated grey, black or anodized colors?:thankyou:

[ironworks]

Nice Rodger, very nice. :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: Will there be any other finishes....powdercoated grey, black or anodized colors?:thankyou:

I will probably do some basic colors, but I honestly feel I should leave that to the end user as there are so any things people would do to match their interior. I have a few projects in the shop that will get the switches and they are all separate color ideas for the switches.

Rodger

[Jr]

How does the aluminum attach to the rocker switch? Set screw?

[ironworks]

How does the aluminum attach to the rocker switch? Set screw?


It snaps on. No set screws. No plastic inserts. Its really tricky. I had to go through several machinist to get that part of the equation figured out.

Rodger

[Musclerodz]

timeline and estimated retail? Trying to see which shop projects I may want to incorperate them into.

[Ketzer]

Nice! Both of my projects could use a few of these!

[Sieg]

+1 on Nice!

Will they be available in black anodized with silver Sharpie?

[ironworks]

timeline and estimated retail? Trying to see which shop projects I may want to incorperate them into.

We should be ready to ship within 30 -45 days. We will start a pre sale on our website in the next week or so to get people in line for the switches as we are able to ship them out. I'm trying to decide what ratio for the differents witch bases to order. I think most will use them for power window switches.

[Ron in SoCal]

Rodger I'm pretty sure Ford sells their GT switches as momentary, positive on/off, and up(hi)/center(off)/down(low) which could either be used for hi/low beam or headlight and/or running lights. Hope that makes sense.

[ironworks]

Rodger I'm pretty sure Ford sells their GT switches as momentary, positive on/off, and up(hi)/center(off)/down(low) which could either be used for hi/low beam or headlight and/or running lights. Hope that makes sense.

The Ford Gt switches are not used for a power window application. So they have no momentary switch design. They are used for everything else. Plus retail on most of the GT switches are well over 100 bucks each and then they take some expensive pigtails to get them hooked up properly.

Here are the switches in the Ford GT. The switch by the hand in the picture says FOG.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/138_0412_14zFord_GTGauges_Toggle_Switches.jpg

The switch on the far left says lights.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/images.jpg.

The other big advantage with these switches is the fact that the switch top is aluminum so we can paint coat or anodize the rocker how ever you like. The switch rock in the Ford GT switch is plastic and not removable.

These switches will be able to do all of the above and do the power windows and be much easier to install in our universal applications.

Thanks

[IndyNova]

THose are very cool, I'll have to keep checking the website to see when their available! Those would look good in my nova! Could those be used for ignition on/off or starting?

[crazycarguy22]

I'm excited about these, they look awesome. I've been searching everywhere for switches and haven't really found anything I loved. Looking forward to getting a few of these.

[ironworks]

THose are very cool, I'll have to keep checking the website to see when their available! Those would look good in my nova! Could those be used for ignition on/off or starting?

I'm trying to get a part number for a switch base to do an off on monentary to do the starter circuit and you could use the key for the ignition or another switch for for the ignition circuit.

There are literally 1000's of different switch bases that can be used for these applications. I'm going to focus on just a few of the usual ones.

[Flash68]

Very cool part Rodg. Nice work.

[IndyNova]

Do you have a ballpark cost for the switches?

[ironworks]

Still working out final pricing with the switch company. Waiting for end cost with machine shop for tops. Looking at doing LED illumination in the switches which add to the cost but also add to the cool factor.

All I know is we will be able to offer a much better switch at a lesser price then what is currently in the market place. And what is out there looks straight out of the 80's.

Rodger

[Ricochet]

Cool stuff Rodger.:thumbsup: Count me in for atleast 4.

[mds2004]

Wow what amazing work. Are you willing to teach anyone as an apprentice/helper on weekends for free?

I saw your vehicles as the show at the fairgrounds this past weekend and was amazed by the attention to detail.

[RussMurco]

And what is out there looks straight out of the 80's.

Sooo true! I'm glad someone is finally making something different!!!
:thankyou:

[ironworks]

Wow what amazing work. Are you willing to teach anyone as an apprentice/helper on weekends for free?

I saw your vehicles as the show at the fairgrounds this past weekend and was amazed by the attention to detail.

I'm not really sure what there is to teach on the weekends. I'm pretty well spent by that point in time. Heck We have been so busy I get about an hour each day to try and get my new dirt race car together to start racing it this season. I thought we were all ways busy but now it seems the work for us is coming out of the word work. I have hired a more guys in the past few weeks and could use even more if there were quality workers to be found.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-29-2013016.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/4-29-2013016.jpg.html)

[Darrell]

I'm not really sure what there is to teach on the weekends. I'm pretty well spent by that point in time. Heck We have been so busy I get about an hour each day to try and get my new dirt race car together to start racing it this season. I thought we were all ways busy but now it seems the work for us is coming out of the word work. I have hired a more guys in the past few weeks and could use even more if there were quality workers to be found.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/4-29-2013016.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/4-29-2013016.jpg.html)
No time for that dirt car,just focus on that Nova in the background!!:lol:

[mds2004]

I'm not really sure what there is to teach on the weekends. I'm pretty well spent by that point in time. Heck We have been so busy I get about an hour each day to try and get my new dirt race car together to start racing it this season. I thought we were all ways busy but now it seems the work for us is coming out of the word work. I have hired a more guys in the past few weeks and could use even more if there were quality workers to be found.



I appreciate the reply. It's fine I thought it was worth a shot. If you are racing at Speedway my wife and I may run into you then. I've actually met you a few years back at Upper Room at Canyon Hills.

[ironworks]

No time for that dirt car,just focus on that Nova in the background!!:lol:

Which Nova? The orange and blue one or the soon to be yellow and purple 67?

Just wait till you see the rear bumper on the yellow and purple one.

Rodger

[intocarss]

No time for that dirt car,just focus on that Nova in the background!!:lol:

There's always time for the dirt car :rules:

Yo Rodger, I met some guy at Bako speedway last Sat night that said he used to work for you. I didn't get his name.

Have you met Bill Loe yet?

[ironworks]

There's always time for the dirt car :rules:

Yo Rodger, I met some guy at Bako speedway last Sat night that said he used to work for you. I didn't get his name.

Have you met Bill Loe yet?

I'm getting there on the new car, I might have the new car together as a roller this weekend. I'm hoping to race it maybe the end of the month, but I have a weekend in Vegas coming up and the following weekend I'm going to the Aussie SuperCar race in Austin with some friends. Is sucks when life gets in the way of your racing career.

You could have met quite a few guys. There are about 5 guys roaming around out there that I have employed at some point in my 12 years. And a few more I have been trying to hire.

I have not met Bill Loe, but have heard about him from Terry Henry at Raceprep, the local boy race car shop and hang out.

[Darrell]

Which Nova? The orange and blue one or the soon to be yellow and purple 67?

Just wait till you see the rear bumper on the yellow and purple one.

Rodger

Don't forget the red stripe :sarcasm_smiley:

[ironworks]

A little progress on the Sport mod.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/5-1-2013018.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/5-1-2013018.jpg.html)
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/5-1-2013020.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/5-1-2013020.jpg.html)

A little progress on Darrell's nova.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/5-1-2013017.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/Darrels%20Top%20Secret/5-1-2013017.jpg.html)
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I will update the thread soon.

[Darrell]

That ZL1 nova is looking ZL1 badd azzz,I like the way the ZL1 bumper fits ZL1 tite(sic tite),maybe I'm taking this ZL1 theme a little to far,back of this car is lookin cool (ZL1 cool),ok I'll stop now,just trying to let you guys know the car is looking great (ZL1 great),sorry,keep up the good work,can't wait to see it :lol::lol:

[ironworks]

Getting much closer on our GT switches.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/switch%20panel%20project/5-29-2013002.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/switch%20panel%20project/5-29-2013002.jpg.html)

Here are some specs on the switches.

Styles available
(On) - Off - (On) Power window switch
Off - On - On Headlight switch
Off - On Off - On switch
Off - (On) Starter switch

These switches are capable of 20 amp on 4-14volt DC current.
They are designed for 150,000 electrical switch cycles
Temperture range of -40 deg C - 85 deg C

The desired hole cut out is a .83 x 1.45 with a panel thickness of .030 - .250.

All parts are made right here in the USA. The switch mechanism is provided by Carling Technologies in Plainville, Ct.

Price will be as follows
1 single switch - 85.00
2 switches for - 160.00 - 80 each
4 switches for - 300.00 - 75 each
6 switches for - 420.00 - 70 each

Initially we will only offer the switch tops in a machined finish. We will work to anodize the tops when we get an idea of what finishes people might like. We made the tops in aluminum to be able to have a long list of color and finish options. You can polish, brush, chrome, anodize, powdercoat, and paint these tops or just leave it with a machine finish.

We will be doing a pre-order special on our website starting next week. We will be trying to put the long list of people and shops that have been interested in these switches into line and trying to group people together for certain finishes on their switch tops. This will make anodizing the switches possible. We will also be offering a 10% discount for the month of June to all Lat-g members. Keep an eye on our online store for a link tab to place your order. Credit cards will not be charged until product is ready and in hand to ship.

Thanks guys
Rodger

[waynieZ]

Rodger those look awesome! Nice job.

[ironworks]

Rodger those look awesome! Nice job.


Thanks Wayne, this might be my first bright idea.

[GRob]

Wondering if they make a switch that would work with the dse wiper kit.

[ironworks]

Wondering if they make a switch that would work with the dse wiper kit.

We are working on getting the wiper switch set up to work with this style of switch. There are 1000's of ways the internals of this switch are configured. I'm trying to get some info from the wiper switch companies to make this possible, but they are not very forthcoming. I'm not sure who DSE has manufacturer their wiper motors.

We have started the pre-sale on our website. There is a coupon code for the 10% special on the pre-order.

Rodger

[ironworks]

Just some progress on the 33 Ford project.

We hope to be able to take 2 cars up to Idaho this summer for paint with Charlie Hutton. We think he will do a nice job.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Craigs%2033%20ford/6-12-2013019.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/Craigs%2033%20ford/6-12-2013019.jpg.html)
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[214Chevy]

The 33 is looking good!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Charlie and a little visit to SV with The Welds!


EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAA



That '33 is bad ass!

[ironworks]

Charlie and a little visit to SV with The Welds!


EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAA



That '33 is bad ass!

Thanks Greg we have done quite a bit to get it to this point. It looks really fast sitting still.

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice Rodger!

[Rick D]

Very cool Rodger!! That 33 is gona be sweet.

[NOPANTS68]

Lotta hours in that hood. The side blisters look bitchin.

[kennyd]

whats size are those mud tires on the front ? lol

just kidding dont pull a roger/marty on me :stirthepot: