What's up at Ironworks Speed & Kustom.

[ironworks]

I try to send out a newsletter to the all the customers and vendors we work with on a regular basis to show the progress of some of our build on a somewhat regular basis. But A good portion of our work may not fall under our the umbrella of "Pro-touring", But I have gained alot of great friend through this website and thought a updated thread about different project we are working in our shop large or small might be of interest. We do a lot of different work beyond the Chevy Muscle cars that seem to fill a majority of our shop space.

So here we go. A local Customer that I met a small local show just about a year ago that owns a large engineering firm down the street from me started talking to us about building a 1947-54 chevy truck. I informed him that one of my magazine editor buddies had an older chassis with all the suspension and such set up was for sale for a really good deal. Well after purchasing the chassis, he went to a local truck auction that was selling 47-54 chevy truck stuff. This is the really ironic part, He bought 2 cabs, 2 hoods, 6 doors and 1 set of inner fenders. He had some bed sides and a few other NOS or really solid truck parts in storage already. So this is what we started with.

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Well after some time of discussion we decide to chop the top 1.5", section the cab 1.75" and lengthen the cab 3". We had big plans. So after some major planning, some precise lay out and cutting and some retacking of all the parts back into position. This is what we had.

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Well if you remember back to the beginning of the story my customer bought a big pile of parts at an auction. Well a little ways into the build we realized he bought some ton and half stuff. Now the ton and half trucks we found out have longer hoods, which we thought might help us have less welding when we would have to section the hood to fit the cab buy joining the stock half ton hood to the ton and a half on top. Well yesterday we started layout the hood on the mocked up front sheetmetal to start the surgery and realized the ton and a half hood maybe longer but it is also sectioned 1.75" from the factory....... It fits like a glove. It is just a bit to long, but it fits like we wished we could have planned. Just dumb luck. Here is pic of the stock hood next to the sectioned hood.

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Like Hannibal Smith from the A Team says, " I love it when a plan comes togther".

[Mover]

I can't wait to see how this one turns out. :thumbsup:

[War]

That hood looks way better!

[ironworks]

Well we also started on a 1955 for a another local guy. We wants just a bad ass black cruizer 1955 chevy with a big horsepower Big Block. We put Prototype #1 of our tri five chassis's under the the car and and have begun mock up. We have to do floors and trunk. We will be mini tubing the rear to run 335/30/20's and have 275/35/19's on the front. The car will sit about 4.5" to the bottom of the frame. We are looking at possibly debuting this at SEMA this year. Carter Hickman did a nice quick rendering for us on the direction we are looking at.

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The as it came in on a Thursday
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Monday afternoon we had the body in the main shop ready for the chassis
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Tuesday Morning we are setting the big Block in the chassis
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Enter the 540
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Prototype #1 of the chassis
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[ironworks]

Well We finally got Eric's car to the point we could pull the body off the table and set it on the ground. It does not have the control arms back from him yet as he is digitizing the mock up arms we made. But man it looks good on the ground. The very tall camara man makes it look even lower.

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[ironworks]

This Nova may not seem normal for us considering what we have done to a few other Novas. But Man is this thing cool.

66 nova, Blown Hemi with tons of real magnesium parts from EBAY. Altered wheelbase, straight axle in the front, Olds rear end. We built the chassis in just a few days. That Miter cut stuff is pretty easy. The customer wanted us to set up the big important stuff and he would take it home and bring it back when he needed help with things. We have worked on 2 other gassers for this guy in the past. They are on our website somewhere.

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[ScotI]

Love the work you guys do. Nice variety (it's the spice of life).

[coolwelder62]

Rodger; Keep up the great work.Having a guy like you in the hobby is great for us all.You inspire some of us. And having a good rep. lets customers w/ money to spend know not every shop owner is just out to make a quick buck. Scott.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

[Vegas69]

Nice man....I need to get over to your shop one of these days.

[70rs]

Nice work Rodger. It's good to see some different types of builds. I really like the gasser and also the direction you are going with the truck. The mods to the cab have made a HUGE difference in how it looks.

[6spdcamaro]

Whatever happened to that C6 camaro? That was shaping up to be a real Bad ass car :bow:

[ironworks]

It is still shaping up to be a Bad ass car. We are keeping a it under wraps for a little while. We don't want to give away all the secrets just yet.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Love the Nova Rodger...:)

[srh3trinity]

Great looking stuff. The best compliment I can pay you is that even though the 'vert Nova has a ton of body mods, it is done so well, that it could have been the way Chevy built it from the factory. Subtle but radical.

[radrambler]

Rodger

Glad you posted pics of the "other" projects.. I would bet most of us would like to see continued updates on the truck and 55 . I dont care if its P-T or not. Love to see metal fab.:thumbsup:
Glad you guys are busy and thought to share the really cool builds with us.
Now keep shootin and posting so we can see the dreams come alive.

Tom

[CRCRFT78]

Whats up with the Chevelle wagon next to Richs Camaro?

[ironworks]

Thanks guys. The wagon is getting a new chassis to fix the very very poor work that was done at another shop. When the customer drove the car up here from LA with the 572, the frame was broke in 5 places. The customer was completely unaware of the fact when he drove it up here. I will be posting more info on that build very soon.

[CRCRFT78]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Rodger

Glad you posted pics of the "other" projects.. I would bet most of us would like to see continued updates on the truck and 55 . I dont care if its P-T or not. Love to see metal fab.:thumbsup:
Glad you guys are busy and thought to share the really cool builds with us.
Now keep shootin and posting so we can see the dreams come alive.

Tom

I agree with Tom. I would love to see updates on the 55 and the truck too, as well as others in the shop. The fab work is amazing on everything you guys do there. :cheers:

[CRCRFT78]

How about the 61 bubbletop?

[ironworks]

It's on the website. We are only doing the interior and under hood sheetmetal.

[Nick.V70]

Looks like you guys are busy!! That's great, you guys do some very killer work and bring some bad ass idea's to the table:thumbsup:

[70rs]

It's on the website. We are only doing the interior and under hood sheetmetal.

I was just looking at the web site, the interior on the '61 Impala looks really cool!

[tones2SS]

Very cool update Rodger. Looks like business is doing well for you guys, which is great.:yes:
More shops should do what you do and showcase their talents/builds, they may even make gain new clientele/business out of it.
Keep us posted buddy!:thumbsup:

[Warpath Pontiac]

I'd love to see more pics of that Pickup. The trucks built in the 50's have a lot of potential to be some really sweet rides. I've had plans to do a '55 F100 with a modern drivetrain and suspension, but I have other projects to finish up.

What are the plans for the pickup? any wild chassis work like the '57 you did previously?

[Musclerodz]

Rodger, you did exactly what i have wanted to do to one of those AD trucks for a couple years now. Glad to see someone finally got around to it. I did not plan on the chop though trying to keep from giving it an elcamino look

[ironworks]

Looks like you guys are busy!! That's great, you guys do some very killer work and bring some bad ass idea's to the table:thumbsup:

Thanks Nick, We try really hard. Wait till you see the rhino we are currently building...... Pretty cool stuff.

[ironworks]

What are the plans for the pickup? any wild chassis work like the '57 you did previously?

The chassis came from a Magazine editor who changed direction on his project and sold his old chassis. Nothing fancy but will do the trick. The customer wants to build this truck for his wife and he has a 41 chevy coupe that will get the deluxe treatment. He has owned the 41 since he was 15 in like 1954. One of those stories. We plan to have a powder coated chassis with metal finished
sheetmetal at the local NSRA show in late April here in Bakersfield. I really think this formula will be the recipe for a possible Truck of the year Contender in 2011.

[GMracer]

I think I speak for everyone on here, doesn't matter if its PT or not, we all love to see the badass work coming out of Ironworks

[syborg tt]

I like the idea of the on-line newsletter.

I think "Scott" should set up a builder section so the builders can post all of there progress threads in there own section. It would be pretty cool if i wanted to check out what you guys where doing and just click the "Ironworks" Folder and check it out.

Just an Idea !!! :_paranoid

[bentfab]

I like the idea of the on-line newsletter.

I think "Scott" should set up a builder section so the builders can post all of there progress threads in there own section. It would be pretty cool if i wanted to check out what you guys where doing and just click the "Ironworks" Folder and check it out.

Just an Idea !!! :_paranoid

Great idea !!!

[Nick.V70]

Thanks Nick, We try really hard. Wait till you see the rhino we are currently building...... Pretty cool stuff.

Don't tease ....... Send me pics to my email or give me a link to watch the build. Justin is killing me with all the idea's over there and I need to stay focused on my car build so I can drive it this summer.:thumbsup:

I will not tell everyone you are a SXS cage master hiding in the closet:lol: We really enjoyed the work you did for us before our trip.:cheers:

[ironworks]

Well hay we just try real hard. After Building that Teryx for Cognito it really got my wheels turning. If you think it is odd for us to be building SXS utv's, you should see all the work we have been doing to our Go-Karts.... We spent 4 hours last week working on a $1.99 part just so I could have adjustable timing and pull start. The manufacturer of the billet flywheel said there was no way to make it pull start. And the class runs state it must still be pull start. DONE.

175 dollar fly wheel on a 180 dollar engine, with 4 hours of work in a $1.99 part just to pass the boys on the back stretch. And you thought Hot Rods were a poor investment of time and money.....:D

[syborg tt]

If you think it is odd for us to be building SXS utv's, you should see all the work we have been doing to our Go-Karts....


The make a go-cart big enough to fit a guy like you. I thought they were fro short people like me.

[ironworks]

The make a go-cart big enough to fit a guy like you. I thought they were fro short people like me.

I never said I did not look like Super Mario in the Kart.

I traded my 2003 Mustang for 3 karts and we have had a blast on the weekends with the karts for a while. A bunch of my buddies have bought karts and have done some damage to say the least. :D

[syborg tt]

I never said I did not look like Super Mario in the Kart.

I traded my 2003 Mustang for 3 karts and we have had a blast on the weekends with the karts for a while. A bunch of my buddies have bought karts and have done some damage to say the least. :D


You one bad ars looking Mario

[novanutcase]

You one bad ars looking Mario

Trust me, I've seen him folded up in a Kart! It ain't pretty but he gets the job done!!!:lol:

John

[pacificustoms]

You've got a great range of really cool projects! Congratulations on that! It's nice to have different things to work on so that one certain style or car doesn't get old that fast.

[ironworks]

I really think this is what makes our hobby interesting.

We started this Teryx for Cognito Motorsports about 3 weeks before SEMA last year. The first time the Owner saw it complete was when we drove it into his booth.
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That Big ugly White truck in the background belongs to Dan Henderson of UFC fame. Believe it or not it says "Hendo" on the door, his nickname.

[ironworks]

I got quite a few emails and phone calls on this pickup, so I figured I should show a rough mock up pic we took today.

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The long bed sides will be cut to length, Don't worry Tim....:D

[WSSix]

stretching out the cab really helps it look better to me. I've always thought these trucks were too tall and not laid out enough.

Thanks for sharing the picture Rodger. You guys are doing great.

[Nick.V70]

I really think this is what makes our hobby interesting.

We started this Teryx for Cognito Motorsports about 3 weeks before SEMA last year. The first time the Owner saw it complete was when we drove it into his booth.
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That Big ugly White truck in the background belongs to Dan Henderson of UFC fame. Believe it or not it says "Hendo" on the door, his nickname.

I LOVE that SXS cage!!!

[Nick.V70]

Here is the back side...:unibrow:

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Andrew is always in the pic texting someone:lol:

[cheapta]

"That Miter cut stuff is pretty easy".......Wow!! Maybe for you!!!:) Great work guys-I'm butt-deep in my first tube frame car,a 65 Nova. It's been on my chassis jig for 14 months now and I only have from the rear panel to the firewall done. I do get a ton of inspiration and ideas from looking at what Ironworks and the other builders (pros and garage guys like me) post up here. Keep the pics coming-that pickup is wicked!!

Peter:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

GREAT STUFF RODGER!!!:wow: :thumbsup:
WOW, very nice work. Love the cage on the 4 wheeler. Nice job. The truck is going to look killer as well. Can't wait to see it completed. What's in store for the "power plant"?

[pacificustoms]

Very nice cage on the Teryx. We did one not too long ago for a friend, more recreational though, he wanted the dump bed to even still work. Those things are fun in the sand, but the stock cages are scary.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That looks like a good time!...

[ironworks]

Time for another update. We are full speed ahead trying to get some stuff ready for Del Mar and the Goodguys Road tour stop with Gm Performance parts buying lunch on April 7th from 11am -1pm.

We have been working pretty fast on Franks 48 truck. Most of the major sheetmetal work has been done on the cab, the chop, section and lengthening of the cab. The Hagan Hinges have all been installed. We are working on fitting the door structure and installing power windows and latches before we roll new door skins. The chassis has Engine and trans mounts, Exhaust over the rear axle, the frame kick ups for the desired ride height all installed. We are waiting for the Schott wheels. Our plan to have this as a metal finished Truck at NSRA Bakersfield is still the plan. We were thinking Del Mar might happen and it might but we will see.
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We got the R1 Engine in the Rhino. And the long travel is all welded up.
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The Tri-5 chassis is coming along very nicely. The response I had on this site from the chassis spread like wildfire across the internet. I had hoped I might find 3 guys in a few weeks to test the chassis. I ended up with a waiting list and people wanting to leave deposits on a chassis. INSANE. I guess Eric and I's brains storm might just work.

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Thanks

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome Rodger!:cheers:

[HWY Nova]

Nice!!!!



--Eric

[ironworks]

Progress on the truck

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[MtotheIKEo]

I wish I would have thought about cutting the exterior door skin off to put my power windows in. Looks like you have a lot more room to work with!

[ironworks]

I wish I would have thought about cutting the exterior door skin off to put my power windows in. Looks like you have a lot more room to work with!

Well when the doors are sectioned and lengthened, and you have to reskin the doors anyways, you might as well put the power windows in before you reskin the door. Work smarter not harder.

[tones2SS]

WOW!!! Looks great.:thumbsup:

[66GTFB]

The firewall on the truck looks awesome. Very smooth. Can't wait to see this one finished.

[ironworks]

Well time for some kind of update.

We got the Body for the give away car and it fit on the chassis like it was supposed to.... Go Figure. :unibrow: This is not the stance or the ride height, it does not even have springs on the front shocks. I ordered the rear axle and rear wheels this week. These bodies are unbelievably nice. I love the MADE IN THE USA sticker inside the doors...

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It has some Roller 17" C5 wheels on it for now. We are again doing the Giveaway car dance called, " Waiting For Parts".

[HWY Nova]

Any updated pics of Frank's truck????


--Eric

[ironworks]

The sleeper Packard is in Paint. This car will win money for the Old Man driving a white walled sleeper at the stop light for sure. I laugh everytime I think about how much work we have put into this car. I really learned with this car that not everyone loves the ordinary cars. It has a LS engine from a 2008 truck with custom front suspension with late model truck spindles for the 5x5 bolt pattern and 4 link rear suspension with Single adjustable coilover all around. The owner has never been to a carshow and has no interest in going. He has always dreamed of driving this 1946 Packard across country when he retires. How he ends up in my shop is beyond me, But It is really cool to see the excitement this guy has for his project. He has not cut one corner.

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Here is where this thing started from about a year ago. We basically replaced the bottom 4" of the car. It was Rusty to say the least. But apparently these cars are pretty difficult to find and customer had sentimental attachment to this one.
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[ironworks]

Any updated pics of Frank's truck????


--Eric

Patience... Patience

And the Truck. Man have we put some time in on this one also. Frank and Mary have allowed and encouraged us to go all out on this one. We are still on track to have it at SEMA later this year. We have been working on the details for few weeks. We installed some late model Chevy Latches, they work really nice. We narrowed the grille 1" on each side in a tapering fashion to loose some heaviness of the grille. That was alot of work. We hid all the bolts in the bed and made some clean little wheel tubs in the bed. We have been working with Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room on some interior stuff. The plan is to go to paint in July and interior in Sept. SEMA in November and go back to Del Mar with a truck with a bed floor for old times sake.

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The rear bumper will be a modified unit off a 67 step side truck. It will look the part for the style of truck we are doing. We have been working on plans for the front bumper and it will probably have to be a completely scratch built unit to do what we want.

[ironworks]

We picked up another LOCAL project. We nicknamed it DOnKey Kong transformation. Cuz she sits a little to tall for my liking and probably yours. The customer wants and really nice street car. We are replacing all the suspension with the Speedtech stuff and installing an LS3 with a 4L60 trans. It should be a nice car but really pretty basic. We have ordered all the Marquez and Ring Brothers trim parts with some Budnik wheels on this one.

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No camaro is complete without your KING of The CAGE sticker.

Rodger

[War]

Ok.. That truck is perfect. Brycen is doing an incredible job!

I have to enter to try to win that 55.

I can see that Packard easily driving across the country, cool car.

[HWY Nova]

Patience... Patience




Noooooooo...... We want more, and we want it now!


--Eric

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Looks like you guys are staying busy, which is good.:thumbsup:
The paint on the Packard looks sick! What color is that?!

[ironworks]

Ok.. That truck is perfect. Brycen is doing an incredible job!

I have to enter to try to win that 55.

I can see that Packard easily driving across the country, cool car.

At the speed we have been going on that truck it has been all hands on deck for a few weeks. Brycen, Henry, Chris, and David have all done a great job.

You might have your work cut out for you on winning that 55.

Going across country in the back seat would be pretty spacious for even a big guy like me.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

We picked up another LOCAL project. We nicknamed it DOnKey Kong transformation. Cuz she sits a little to tall for my liking and probably yours. The customer wants and really nice street car. We are replacing all the suspension with the Speedtech stuff and installing an LS3 with a 4L60 trans. It should be a nice car but really pretty basic. We have ordered all the Marquez and Ring Brothers trim parts with some Budnik wheels on this one.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsMay2010020.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsMay2010034.jpg

No camaro is complete without your KING of The CAGE sticker.

Rodger

What does this car have 12 inch wheels?......prerunner look for desert racing

[ssdesign]

Lots of cool projects going on..looking good
The truck and the 55 are gonna be awesome
:thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Keep the Camaro as is---you just don't see them like that anymore---it reallys "stands" out/up in the crowd.

Looking forward to Pizza and the tour in about a week bro--thanks again.

Doug

[sn75]

The sleeper Packard is in Paint. This car will win money for the Old Man driving a white walled sleeper at the stop light for sure. I laugh everytime I think about how much work we have put into this car. I really learned with this car that not everyone loves the ordinary cars. It has a LS engine from a 2008 truck with custom front suspension with late model truck spindles for the 5x5 bolt pattern and 4 link rear suspension with Single adjustable coilover all around. The owner has never been to a carshow and has no interest in going. He has always dreamed of driving this 1946 Packard across country when he retires. How he ends up in my shop is beyond me, But It is really cool to see the excitement this guy has for his project. He has not cut one corner.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2010004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2010005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2010031.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsMay2010032.jpg

Here is where this thing started from about a year ago. We basically replaced the bottom 4" of the car. It was Rusty to say the least. But apparently these cars are pretty difficult to find and customer had sentimental attachment to this one.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/NewImage.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/1-2-2009shoppics001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/1-2-2009shoppics002.jpg

Cool car. Very nice paint and body work! Kudos to the painter :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Love the Packard. Be sure to post some finished pics or link us to them. Different is good.

[ironworks]

Well I thought I might post up some pics of the 48 truck we have been working on. It is just about ready to go to paint. You can see in the pics some of the body mods we have been working on.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJune2010076.jpg

Nothing like a blower from Magnuson to fill that empty space above the engine. We are adapting it to work with the Vintage Air Frontrunner.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010012.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010011.jpg

A shot of the heavily modified grille, we took 1" off each side of the grille to narrow it up. You would not believe how much work that is.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJune2010105-1.jpg

A shot of the rear bumper. It is a sectioned and narrowed 67 chevy truck bumper. It looks really nice on the back. We are starting on the tailgate mods currently.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010015.jpg

Here is a shot of the under dash AC vents we made to hang under the dash. We do plan to change the vents, to something more period correct.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJune2010031.jpg


I just want to thank Frank for allowing us to build a pretty crazy truck to the best of our ability. I can say there is not one thing I would change on this truck. Frank and I have had such similar taste on design you would think he wore gray Dickies everyday to work....:D

It also looks like we have a spot for SEMA, just waiting for the official word.

[ironworks]

Here are just a few more pics.

The filled roof.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010005.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010006.jpg

The under hood structure to help the hood keeps it's shape.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsJuly2010004.jpg
Obviously not done yet....:rolleyes:

[ironworks]

The largest car in ironworks History is up and running and almost ready to test drive. We are still looking for a better quality grille. These ones are kind rough. But the best of what we have found so far.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsJune2010106.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsJune2010115.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsJune2010118.jpg
Back in 46 they even had trim on the garnish moldings....

This car has a ton of trim. A TON

[James OLC]

Looks awesome Rodger!

[ironworks]

Top Secret Darrell got a new bullet off ebay for his Top Secret Project. I guess we will have to run a cowl hood.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010008.jpg

[GregWeld]

Hurry up and get that truck ready -- I need to go see Tracy!

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA

[96z28ss]

Top Secret Darrell got a new bullet off ebay for his Top Secret Project. I guess we will have to run a cowl hood.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010008.jpg

Wow that is some serious fire wall clearance in the car in the back ground.
Was the wheel barrow to small? Did you use the back of a cement mixer?

[ja.stoner63]

Amazing detail...looks so cool.

[tones2SS]

Looks really good. Awesome work guys!:thumbsup:

[War]

Wow that is some serious fire wall clearance in the car in the back ground.
Was the wheel barrow to small? Did you use the back of a cement mixer?

Uh...No. That's a fender I had off an old Massey I had in the back of the ranch. See, sometimes you have to look outside the box (or in this case the tool shed) to truly find what you need. That's why Rodger gets paid the big bucks.

[DFRESH]

Uh...No. That's a fender I had off an old Massey I had in the back of the ranch. See, sometimes you have to look outside the box (or in this case the tool shed) to truly find what you need. That's why Rodger gets paid the big bucks.


LOL Jason---

Gap Master.

[T_Raven]

Man you guys have a lot of cool stuff going on.

That truck is awesome, I love that style, want to build one some day.

[legend]

that packard is just amazing, do you have any more pictures/ info

[novanutcase]

WOW!!! You guys are going at breakneck speed with that '48. Last time I was up there it was no where near where it is today!!

Nice job Boys!!!:thumbsup:

John

[Tiger]

Very very nice work! please continue posting.

[Nick.V70]

Always great to see what you have going on down there Rodger. Anything new with Justina's ride? What about that SXS project you have?

[ironworks]

Justine's car is coming along. I'm working to get Brandon's 55 caught up with his. We have the 540 BB and T56 installed with the Vintage Aire unit with Engine mounts. We have bought a ricks tank and Glide seats. I think both of these cars are 2011 SEMA cars.

My SXS is collecting parts and getting ready to get a cage. I have the R1 engine mounted, the long travel set up. I have been watching Justin and Jimmy to see what I like and don't like about their cars to not do on mine. I'm planning for a baremetal master piece at SEMA. I have the Gear 1 rack, Mastercraft seats, Fuel cell on order, Weller rear hubs, Weller rear kit, I have the engine harness, velocity stacks, and radiator on order. And 3 sticks of 4130.

Just not one ounce of spare time

[Nick.V70]

When you get a chance I would love to see how Justin's and the other 55 is coming. I have not been coming down to pick up parts other wise I would stop by to check it out.

What about the 2011 Dually? :unibrow:

[ironworks]

What about the 2011 Dually? :unibrow:

Way to busy, Carter Did a kick ass rendering and I have awesome ideas but just to much going in the shop to try and pull it off even if it is a FREEBIE.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/SEMAprojecttruck.jpg

[Nick.V70]

Way to busy, Carter Did a kick ass rendering and I have awesome ideas but just to much going in the shop to try and pull it off even if it is a FREEBIE.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/SEMAprojecttruck.jpg



WOW... that is nice. Check your VM!!!:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I called you back but you were apparently helping "ACTUAL" customers....whatever

[cdushane]

That 67 Camaro in the background on a few of those pictures looks familiar :unibrow: The only thing missing is the new surface rust :rofl:

[ironworks]

That 67 Camaro in the background on a few of those pictures looks familiar :unibrow: The only thing missing is the new surface rust :rofl:

To some that is PATINA.

[Nick.V70]

I called you back but you were apparently helping "ACTUAL" customers....whatever



You want to buy something from me and then you will be a customer, I already paid you once before so I am technically a customer of yours:lol:

[ironworks]

Time for a saturday afternoon update before the Bristol race tonight.

Frank's truck is getting to be darn near perfect.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010046.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010027.jpg
Need I say more.


The 56 for Cognito Motorsports is having the cowl smoothed and getting ready for final home for the 540 big block.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010048.jpg

We have the front suspension into our prototype Chevelle chassis.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010030.jpg

[BritishGreen68]

You guys do killer work man.. great eye for proportion and detail.. just thought id say that...:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

You guys do killer work man.. great eye for proportion and detail.. just thought id say that...:thumbsup:

X2. I agree! Great work Rodger and crew.:thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Gaps look acceptable.

PASS

[ironworks]

Thanks Guys we have alot going on lately. I'm trying to decide on a winter vacation after Thanksgiving, for a week long no car R&R.

[kennyd]

Thanks Guys we have alot going on lately. I'm trying to decide on a winter vacation after Thanksgiving, for a week long no car R&R.

where we going ? 4 nights 5days no cars !

[MaxHarvard]

Good work! Looks killer!

[ironworks]

where we going ? 4 nights 5days no cars !

I was thinking a cruise, because there is lots of food. I was thinking of asking you, cuz I know you like food also. Maybe just as much as cars.

[Nick.V70]

The 56 for Cognito Motorsports is having the cowl smoothed and getting ready for final home for the 540 big block.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010048.jpg

We have the front suspension into our prototype Chevelle chassis.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsAugust2010030.jpg

Oh... Justina will be so happy!!!


So tell us (ME) more about the Chevelle chassis:unibrow:

[Nick.V70]

Thanks for the call buddy, keep me posted!! See you Fri. at the show:cheers:

[syborg tt]

I was thinking a cruise, because there is lots of food. I was thinking of asking you, cuz I know you like food also. Maybe just as much as cars.

huh - i think i like food more then the two of you combined

[ironworks]

Some contrast pictures. We were able to get this guy to park his truck next to Franks. Quite a difference when you see it like this.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010083.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010075.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010078.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsAugust2010081.jpg

[RECOVERY ROOM]

You can really tell the work in the grill.

[Nick.V70]

Rodger...hows that back door from the weekend trip :lol:

[ironworks]

Well It will just need some work. We tied it down with some new unbroken straps. I told the customer I needed to do some work this morning to his trailer.

The price for your chevelle frame just went up. :D

[Nick.V70]

:lol: :woot: Thanks!!

[texas56]

Looks great!

[mad68rs]

I was lucky enough to see the Ironworks booth this weekend, and their stuff looked great. The grill on the 48' truck will make you look a couple times. You know it looks better then stock, but you have to look at it a couple times to convince yourself they did anything... great job. Roger was nice enough to talk with me, and I even got an awsome hat! Which I'm actually wearing right now while I'm posting. It's nice that a guy like that would take the time to talk to a young guy like me. Thanks again!

[James OLC]

You can really tell the work in the grill.

Yeah - very cool. Lots of subtle detail that's not obvious without them being side by side. Great job!

[ironworks]

I was lucky enough to see the Ironworks booth this weekend, and their stuff looked great. The grill on the 48' truck will make you look a couple times. You know it looks better then stock, but you have to look at it a couple times to convince yourself they did anything... great job. Roger was nice enough to talk with me, and I even got an awsome hat! Which I'm actually wearing right now while I'm posting. It's nice that a guy like that would take the time to talk to a young guy like me. Thanks again!

Thanks. It was nice meeting you also.

Did you just say I'm old or am I reading into that? I kinda thought I was still a young guy.

[tones2SS]

You can really tell the work in the grill.

And the hood, and the fenders, and the,.... lol:lol:
Great work Rodger.:thumbsup:

[Nick.V70]

Thanks. It was nice meeting you also.

Did you just say I'm old or am I reading into that? I kinda thought I was still a young guy.


To the young guys you are old...to the old guys you are young....does that make sence?:lol:

[ironworks]

To the young guys you are old...to the old guys you are young....does that make sence?:lol:

No but it makes SENSE. If that makes Cents. :D :D

[skatinjay27]

No but it makes SENSE. If that makes Cents. :D :D
good one!:rofl:

[Nick.V70]

See you are old...corecting the young:cheers: :lol:

[67rsconvert]

No but it makes SENSE. If that makes Cents. :D :D
Makes total since!

[mad68rs]

Thanks. It was nice meeting you also.

Did you just say I'm old or am I reading into that? I kinda thought I was still a young guy.

Haha no, your definitely a young guy. I just thought it was cool how you spent the time to talk to me. I know sometimes people aren't so cool when your not exactly a potential customer or even if they think your not. But it was real cool that you spent the time, and you could tell your passionate about your shop's work when you were describing your new tri-five chassis. There weren't too many pt cars there so I was a little bummed, and it definitely made my day...

[ironworks]

Well some progress on the OLD TRUCK.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsSeptember2010083.jpg
No visible chains or cables.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsSeptember2010079.jpg
Mock up tailgate latch handles to mimic the original chain.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsSeptember2010077.jpg
The grille is FINALLY fully welded.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsSeptember2010067.jpg

More details and even more.

[ironworks]

Goodguys Giveaway car progress

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010082.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010081.jpg

The Peterbuilt Air cleaner that will help us pull off our stock appearance theme under the hood.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010091.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010090.jpg

The body on a separate chassis going to Kenny to get body work.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010088-1.jpg

[GregWeld]

Take the bumper on the "OLD TRUCK" and make it the same shape as the grill... :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Take the bumper on the "OLD TRUCK" and make it the same shape as the grill... :unibrow:

We talked about it, but thought it might look like a train. We have some more parts to build for the front end.

" I hear the train a comin...... It's Rollin round the Bend..... And I aint seen the sunshine since I don't know when......."

As much as I like Johnny, We wanted to avoid that. That angle of this picture does the front end no justice. Plus the lack of splash apron and the last lower grille bar treatment will finish off.

[pacificustoms]

I love those tailgate latches! Very nice!

That air cleaner is a nice touch too!

[awr68]

First let me say....NICE WORK and PROGRESS!!

Looks like the hood hinges on the 57 allow the hood to open a lot...that's nice to see! It's a major concern for Greg and myself ya know!

Have you considered a carb-style intake with a 4 into 1 elbow or a carb style TB for the 57 and relocating the coils? Love the air cleaner....just thinking out loud! :thumbsup:

Oh, and nice to hear your voice in the background the other night...see ya in a few weeks! :cheers:

[ironworks]

Have you considered a carb-style intake with a 4 into 1 elbow or a carb style TB for the 57 and relocating the coils? Love the air cleaner....just thinking out loud! :thumbsup:



We cannot do anything to the engine as far as smog stuff goes. We were a little apprehensive on changing the valve covers until it passes emissions as a 2010 special construction car. Since everything is brand new, chassis, body and engine it has to be emission compliant. Hence the use of the Erod engine. The Engine has to stay true to what the 2010 camaro has.

[awr68]

We cannot do anything to the engine as far as smog stuff goes. We were a little apprehensive on changing the valve covers until it passes emissions as a 2010 special construction car. Since everything is brand new, chassis, body and engine it has to be emission compliant. Hence the use of the Erod engine. The Engine has to stay true to what the 2010 camaro has.

I understand! It was just a thought! :thumbsup:
I remember seeing a LS transplant in I what I remember being a shoe box, they painted the whole engine orange, now valve covers, ect...you had to look twice to notice it was a LS! Someone posted pics here not to long ago....perhaps you have seen it? It was very cool in/for a rather stock car.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Rodger. You guys do great work.
I'm really digging that truck the more I look at it.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Well we have gotten the Packard on the road. It handles great and sounds like a big boat. We drove it over to a local BBQ last night and displayed some other cars. The interior is almost done. The customer has not seen the car in a few weeks. Just a a spacious cruiser. We drove it out to Famosa today for to want some heads up drag racing and a highway shack down. I could really get into a simple car like this. It sure does turn some heads.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010112.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010113.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010115.jpg
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http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010109.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010110.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsSeptember2010111.jpg

You can see the Truck and the Camaro in the back ground.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats. :thumbsup:

Really like what you did to it Rodger.

Any late model big cars you'd compare the ride and drive to?

[ironworks]

The only late models I drive are an F-450, way smoother then that. 2008 Jeep Wrangler on 37's, way better then that. We also have and HHR SS my wife drives, it is not a tin can as that. So I'm not the guy to compare.

It just makes the rough roads around here seem nice. One hand on the wheel at 65. But I'm sure the car weighs well over 4500lbs. Of all the cars i have I would drive this one across country first. Lots of leg room in the front or rear.

It is a big car. Maybe I can figure out how to do an in car video. I bet it would get boring after 20 seconds. It is really quite and just smooth.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Car just oozes class.

With that long hood it looks like it's askin' for a Falconer V-12. ;)

[tones2SS]

Car just oozes class.

^^What Skip said. Very classy. I love the color on it.
Very nice.:thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Rodger that Packard is sweet, what work did you guys do to it?

[HWY Nova]

Rodger that Packard is sweet, what work did you guys do to it?

.... Oh ..... Just some minor rust repair..... and some paint.


--Eric

[GregWeld]

It's way too much car for a flat biller....

[ironworks]

Rodger that Packard is sweet, what work did you guys do to it?

You might say we made a few patch panels. Or the bottom 4" of the car.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/1-2-2009shoppics002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/1-2-2009shoppics001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/NewImage.jpg

She just needed some TLC. She got an Ls engine 4L60 trans, custom front and rear suspension, New brakes and a ford 9". Other then that she is 100% stock.

This flat biller took it for a 50 mile cruise Saturday to the drags. I would not mind this car for one sec. I would not have said that when we started that's for sure.

[kennyd]

WOW is that a finished car from IRONWORKS ?

[ccracin]

WOW is that a finished car from IRONWORKS ?

:wow: Oh no you didn't! :wow:

[ironworks]

WOW is that a finished car from IRONWORKS ?

Well let's not get our hopes up. It still needs kick panels, a center console and the AC charged.

[mdprovee]

WOW beautiful car. That would be great to cruise cross country in.

[kennyd]

:wow: Oh no you didn't! :wow:


its all good humor between roger and i .

[ccracin]

its all good humor between roger and i .

I know. This has been discussed several times at the Texas Roadhouse in Columbus! :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

its all good humor between roger and i .

It does not bother me that you said that, We are the most famous hot rod shop that never finishes anything.

What does bother me is the fact you have to be funny with my jokes. That joke is mine. Be funny on your own. So really that is Rodger's joke that I'm trying to get a laugh off of.

And just to be clear this is the 10th car we have finished. But we have done fab work on something like 200 cars in a little over 9 years. There are about 10 big project cars we did most all the fab work on and never got any credit.

[Teetoe_Jones]

It does not bother me that you said that, We are the most famous hot rod shop that never finishes anything.

What does bother me is the fact you have to be funny with my jokes. That joke is mine. Be funny on your own. So really that is Rodger's joke that I'm trying to get a laugh off of.

And just to be clear this is the 10th car we have finished. But we have done fab work on something like 200 cars in a little over 9 years. There are about 10 big project cars we did most all the fab work on and never got any credit.

All I read was Wah wah, poor me, I wish I was Chris Foose etc.


:-P

Tyler

[skatinjay27]

thats funny tyler!
btw- the packard turned out f-ing sick but you might as well make that 11 cars that you wont get credit for!;)
people will look at this car and say "no way this is an ironworks car, where's all the dimples (some will say holes) !:lol:

[ironworks]

people will look at this car and say "no way this is an ironworks car, where's all the dimples (some will say holes) !:lol:

Actually funny you should say that, the packard has the most bitchin dimple died under structure for the truck lid that is riddled with dimple dies stock. Seriously it is awesome. I will get a picture soon.

[Fluid Power]

It's way too much car for a flat biller....

http://www.flatbiller.com/

Love your sense of humor Rodger, love the work you guys do as well.

Beautiful car.

Darren

[rwhite692]

Actually funny you should say that, the packard has the most bitchin dimple died under structure for the truck lid that is riddled with dimple dies stock. Seriously it is awesome. I will get a picture soon.


There is pic here that shows it....Looks awesome Rodger, great job! :thumbsup:


http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=36

[ironworks]

I always thought this was so cool.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsJune2010040.jpg

The customer does not know alot about cars and I told him one day that alot of guys would spend hours and hours just to have that same look. Pretty cool for 1946.

[rwhite692]

Yup, bomber seats come to mind.

[96z28ss]

I always thought this was so cool.

The customer does not know alot about cars and I told him one day that alot of guys would spend hours and hours just to have that same look. Pretty cool for 1946.

of a dynamated trunk. I know it takes a long time to put that stuff down.
you must be talking about the dimpled trunk lid though.

[GregWeld]

of a dynamated trunk. I know it takes a long time to put that stuff down.
you must be talking about the dimpled trunk lid though.

It comes out that way because the picture taker is near giant.... Ho Ho Ho...

[ironworks]

of a dynamated trunk. I know it takes a long time to put that stuff down.
you must be talking about the dimpled trunk lid though.


Uh Yeah welcome to the middle of the conversation Bob. Please scroll up.....:D

[ironworks]

It comes out that way because the picture taker is near giant.... Ho Ho Ho...

Speaking of that Greg I need some chassis shots and my lift is broken, Might you be in the neighborhood anytime soon...

Thanks:D

[Nick.V70]

Chevelle frame? :drool:

........:cheering:

[96z28ss]

Uh Yeah welcome to the middle of the conversation Bob. Please scroll up.....:D

I know what you were talking about, but the picture wasn't that great. I see more dynamat then dimples.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I think it's a cool muther " " :thumbsup:

[71RS/SS396]

Where are you mounting the nitrous bottle?

[ironworks]

I guess time for an update. I was out of the office actually on business 22 of 31 days last month. Insane.

Frank's Insane Pick is coming along and just about ready for Paint. Hopefully next week. Frank told me yesterday he would not add one more thing. I not sure we could come up with one more option.

We have the hood swinging and latching
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsNovember2010065.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsNovember2010063.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsNovember2010061.jpg

We have the Tailgate latching and opening with the slick laser cut handles to be replaced with Machined units.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsNovember2010034.jpg


I guess we are also in the hood hinge market now. We made 1 set of hinges since nobody has made these. And they are probably the worst units on the market.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsNovember2010037.jpg

We made a Cold air intake system inside the passenger inner fender
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsOctober2010053.jpg
It take air in through these behind the grille.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsOctober2010054.jpg

[ironworks]

The Giveaway car is painted and sitting on a powder coated chassis awaiting a few vital non existent parts to finish assembly.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/Inpaint2.jpg

Kenny has more pics I hope. But this and a TXT pic are all I have seen.

Here is picture of the chassis just before Powder coat and SEMA.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsOctober2010125-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsOctober2010126-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010099.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsSeptember2010098.jpg

[ironworks]

We just about have the DOnKey Kong Camaro ready for paint. We just got the final wheels today and the customer has not seen them yet. But here are some progress pics.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsAugust2010065.jpg
With BFG Tires
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsAugust2010053.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsJuly2010020.jpg

Flo Fit seats
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsNovember2010039.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsNovember2010040.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsNovember2010041.jpg

Nothing super Fancy Just a clean Black Camaro. Can believe we started this car the week before July 4th. We hope to have this car and Frank's truck at Del Mar. But we will need some luck.

[Teetoe_Jones]

We just about have the DOnKey Kong Camaro ready for paint. We just got the final wheels today and the customer has not seen them yet. But here are some progress pics.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsAugust2010065.jpg


You sonofa...

Nice wheels. I hope to have a set EXACTLY like that. And I do mean EXACT.

Tyler

[ironworks]

What do you think your the only one with Blue taped Directional HRE wheels? We have to figure a why to raise the bar some how.

See your wheels are just fine, Right on your car.....
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Project%2050-50/ShopPicsDecember2010026.jpg
:D :D :D :D

[KPC67]

Things are looking good around there, I LOVE that truck:thumbsup:

[billetman]

What do you think your the only one with Blue taped Directional HRE wheels? We have to figure a why to raise the bar some how.

See your wheels are just fine, Right on your car.....
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Project%2050-50/ShopPicsDecember2010026.jpg
:D :D :D :D

Enjoyed looking at your projects. You are building some really nice stuff.:thumbsup:

[rjsjea]

What's this center console out of? Or is it custom?

[Flash68]

Nice update. Anxious to see your shop in a couple months.

[Stuart Adams]

Looks like the shop runs just fine when your gone!!

Looks like alot of work in there. Congrats on all the projects.

[ironworks]

Yeah things went pretty well while the boss was away. I have some good employee's.
4 years ago when I moved from the 3800 Sq ft shop to this 10,000 sq ft shop, I thought we would never fill this sucker up, We had a BMX bike we rode across the shop to the bathroom, because we though the shop was "SO BIG". Now My shop is to full I have Tri-5 chassis's everywhere and prototype Chevelle stuff along with all kinds of projects. It is funny how this Insane truck has snowballed into what it is. I have guys waiting for Frank to get done cuz they took a break on money for a few months and he stepped up and had this truck built in a very short period of time.

Maybe I should actually take a vacation...... Yeah right where would I go?

[ironworks]

What's this center console out of? Or is it custom?

I comes with the Marquez Interior Kit. I think it is a 70 camaro. It came from Classic Industries I believe.

[GregWeld]

Maybe I should actually take a vacation...... Yeah right where would I go?


Why...... I'd say .... to the valley.... ho ho ho.....

[tones2SS]

Good to see the updates and to see that your shop is busy. That's a plus. Great updates. I love Frank's truck. That thing is going to be killer when done.:yes:

[Vegas69]

Wow, that's a ton of work and far from average. Truck looks killer!

[Teetoe_Jones]

Why...... I'd say .... to the valley.... ho ho ho.....

Nice burn!

Get back to work Lollipop Kid!


Tyler

[ironworks]

Some pics from the Photoshoot for the packard yesterday.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsDecember2010026.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Update%20jan%202010/ShopPicsDecember2010021.jpg

We are supposed to shoot some pics for a possible cover later this week or next for Street Rodder Magazine. It would be cool to see this thing on the cover of something. The customer would be super excited.

[ironworks]

Getting ready for a Baremetal Photo shoot of Frank's truck. The front End fully assembled.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010027.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010029.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010030.jpg

I just want to Thank Frank for Being Crazy enough to let us go this crazy on His wife's truck. I'm not sure I can imagine how out of hand his car will be. 41 Chevy Coupe with an LS9.

HHHMMMM..... WOW

[tones2SS]

What a killer looking truck. Looks amazing Rodger. Very nice. Post up some pics of the bare metal photo shoot, if you can. A LS9 sounds awesome!!:yes: :cheers:

[T-Type]

[QUOTE=ironworks;321041]
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010028.jpg
/QUOTE]

awesome work as always. i love seeing the builds you guys put out.

how about some info on the impala next to it? what's going on there?

[ironworks]

There is a like to some of the work done to the Impala we have done on my website. Mainly just interior and under hood sheetmetal work. The majority of work to the car was done in another shop.

[Bowtieracing]

Getting ready for a Baremetal Photo shoot of Frank's truck. The front End fully assembled.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsDecember2010027.jpg




And where the h@ll is build book team..again??

I just love all the small details you put on this truck. Thank you for the update :cheers:

[ironworks]

Chevelle Chassis update. We are just about ready to cut and form prototype chassis #2. Eric is finishing up some details. But I figured I would share some solidworks drawings. I do not have pricing yet but it looks to be right about 20K as a complete roller, Just no brakes or wheels and tires at that price. It will accept a 335/20 in the rear and not sure on the front yet. We had to do some major work to over come some big issues to get the ride height we have achieved on this project. Well enough Hub Bub.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-102.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-103.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-104.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-101.jpg

We will begin accepting deposits in the next few weeks and off some introductory pricing to the first few orders.

And believe it or not, I'm not sure I'm a fan of the dimple dies in the rear crossmember. I know hard to believe.

[Nick.V70]

Chevelle Chassis update. We are just about ready to cut and form prototype chassis #2. Eric is finishing up some details. But I figured I would share some solidworks drawings. I do not have pricing yet but it looks to be right about 20K as a complete roller, Just no brakes or wheels and tires at that price. It will accept a 335/20 in the rear and not sure on the front yet. We had to do some major work to over come some big issues to get the ride height we have achieved on this project. Well enough Hub Bub.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-102.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-103.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-104.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/CHEVELLECHASSIS12-17-101.jpg

We will begin accepting deposits in the next few weeks and off some introductory pricing to the first few orders.

And believe it or not, I'm not sure I'm a fan of the dimple dies in the rear crossmember. I know hard to believe.


Run my CC for $10 today and I will send you more for my chassis soon:thumbsup:


:bow:

[syborg tt]

Okay so what is the tire size combo that will work with this

re: front tire height & rear tire height

ps- I forwarded this link to Bill P as he is building a 69 or 70 chevelle and looking for a chassis


Chevelle Chassis update. We are just about ready to cut and form prototype chassis #2. Eric is finishing up some details. But I figured I would share some solidworks drawings. I do not have pricing yet but it looks to be right about 20K as a complete roller, Just no brakes or wheels and tires at that price. It will accept a 335/20 in the rear and not sure on the front yet. We had to do some major work to over come some big issues to get the ride height we have achieved on this project. Well enough Hub Bub.

We will begin accepting deposits in the next few weeks and off some introductory pricing to the first few orders.

And believe it or not, I'm not sure I'm a fan of the dimple dies in the rear crossmember. I know hard to believe.

[96z28ss]

It should say ironworks instead of the dimple dies, so you see it when your under the car or when its on a lift.
Its also called brand marketing.

[ironworks]

Okay so what is the tire size combo that will work with this

re: front tire height & rear tire height

ps- I forwarded this link to Bill P as he is building a 69 or 70 chevelle and looking for a chassis

26 and 28 inch tires.

We will be changing the measurements to a 70 we are taking measurements from later this week.

The 68-72 is very similar but different. But the basic design will be the same.

I think we will do the Ironworks script like the Tri-5 chassis.

[HWY Nova]

And believe it or not, I'm not sure I'm a fan of the dimple dies in the rear crossmember. I know hard to believe.




It blew me away when Rodger nixed the dimpled holes!....

I'll forward the IRONWORKS cross member to Rodger soon!



--Eric

[ironworks]

And you guys though we only did things for the Man of the house. Here is a Dining room table we are doing for a Lady we met at the Scottsdale show.

All in Stainless. She has a 70" round glass top for it already.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsDecember2010003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsDecember2010004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsDecember2010005.jpg

[GregWeld]

Add a big ball and she can play "jacks"

[Northeast Rod Run]

looks like something they might put at the beach to keep the enemy from storming it. is there something coming that I should know about?:_paranoid

[monza]

Add a big ball and she can play "jacks"


LOL. Thats a damn cool table!

[ironworks]

Here is another Table I'm working on for another customer. The top section will also be dimple died around the up right of the C channel. But putting that in Solidworks to be cut 2D is beyond me. If you do it when the plate is flat it is gravy.

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

[tones2SS]

That Chevelle chasiss is pretty sick. Very nice indeed.:yes:
I would do the IRONWORKS on the cross member.

[GregWeld]

Here is another Table I'm working on for another customer. The top section will also be dimple died around the up right of the C channel. But putting that in Solidworks to be cut 2D is beyond me. If you do it when the plate is flat it is gravy.

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

That would look nice done in a combination of brushed and polished surfaces.

If it was for me - I'd do boxed tubing with dimple dies on both sides...

[HWY Nova]

And believe it or not, I'm not sure I'm a fan of the dimple dies in the rear crossmember. I know, hard to believe.






It should say ironworks instead of the dimple dies, so you see it when your under the car or when its on a lift.
Its also called brand marketing.






I think we will do the Ironworks script like the Tri-5 chassis.






I would do the IRONWORKS on the cross member.




Ok, ok..... I hear all these voices yelling at me! The pressure is overwhelming, so I changed it for Pete's sake! Here is a concept.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/CHEVELLEwithIRONWORKSLOGO.jpg


--Eric

[kennyd]

please reverse the ironworks logo ! so when the car is assembled the logo is correct !



Ok, ok..... I hear all these voices yelling at me! The pressure is overwhelming, so I changed it for Pete's sake! Here is a concept.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/CHEVELLEwithIRONWORKSLOGO.jpg


--Eric

[ironworks]

That would look nice done in a combination of brushed and polished surfaces.

If it was for me - I'd do boxed tubing with dimple dies on both sides...

Yeah me to, but that would triple the cost of the legs. Once the dimple dies are in the top piece it will really help. I thought about dimple dieing the legs but then they would be different on each side.

[96z28ss]

please reverse the ironworks logo ! so when the car is assembled the logo is correct !

yep so it can be read when the car is on a lift.

Come on get with it Rookie.

[ironworks]

please reverse the ironworks logo ! so when the car is assembled the logo is correct !

No way, this way when you a back seat fish tank you can see the logo through it...... SWEET

[HWY Nova]

please reverse the ironworks logo ! so when the car is assembled the logo is correct !

yep so it can be read when the car is on a lift.

Come on get with it Rookie.

Should I back-light it too???!?!???!!!!..... some nice neon-blue perhaps.


--Eric

[96z28ss]

Here is another Table I'm working on for another customer. The top section will also be dimple died around the up right of the C channel. But putting that in Solidworks to be cut 2D is beyond me. If you do it when the plate is flat it is gravy.

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

send me the file. I'll put dimple die hole in it for you.
then send it back to you.

[96z28ss]

Should I back-light it too???!?!???!!!!..... some nice neon-blue perhaps.


--Eric

yeah maybe it should be back lit with custom LED lights that sequence back and forth like Knight Rider KITT.

:lol: :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Should I back-light it too???!?!???!!!!..... some nice neon-blue perhaps.


--Eric

Kenny just ordered 5 neon light chassis's.

[HWY Nova]

Kenny just ordered 5 neon light chassis's.

No comment.


--Eric

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Kenny just ordered 5 neon light chassis's.

Thats GAY

[Teetoe_Jones]

Thats GAY
Says the guy with a Susie Q. Homemaker sewing machine.

Tyler

[96z28ss]

is this what your talking about Rodger.
you don't know how to get dimple dies around the contour?

Maybe a quick lesson in February, when i come down for RTTC.

[ironworks]

is this what your talking about Rodger.
you don't know how to get dimple dies around the contour?

Maybe a quick lesson in February, when i come down for RTTC.

But can you flatten it into a sheetmetal pattern to be laser cut.

[TheBradshaw]

Thats GAY

2x :captain:

[TheBradshaw]

Here is another Table I'm working on for another customer. The top section will also be dimple died around the up right of the C channel. But putting that in Solidworks to be cut 2D is beyond me. If you do it when the plate is flat it is gravy.

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

Do you put leveling feet on it?

[ironworks]

Thats GAY

That's funny Cuz 3 of the 5 were for you.

[ironworks]

Do you put leveling feet on it?

I'm working on a way to bolt the table leg to the base that would be adjustable and then just shim the bottom with rubber pads. Threaded adjusters would really ruin the clean look.

[TheBradshaw]

I'm working on a way to bolt the table leg to the base that would be adjustable and then just shim the bottom with rubber pads. Threaded adjusters would really ruin the clean look.

how about a threaded rod nut integrated into the bottom that will raise or lower the bottom of the foot

[ironworks]

how about a threaded rod nut integrated into the bottom that will raise or lower the bottom of the foot

There is no place to hide it, Plus the foot will look likes it floating if raised to high.

[96z28ss]

But can you flatten it into a sheetmetal pattern to be laser cut.

The easiest way for you to do it is to add all the arc lengths from the edge.
Then calculate how many dimples you want in it. With the spacing then figured out, then design it in the flat.

There is a module for the CAD system I use, to take bent up sheetmetal and flatten it for pattern making but I don't have it. Its alot of $$$

[ironworks]

The easiest way for you to do it is to add all the arc lengths from the edge.
Then calculate how many dimples you want in it. With the spacing then figured out, then design it in the flat.

There is a module for the CAD system I use, to take bent up sheetmetal and flatten it for pattern making but I don't have it. Its alot of $$$

Yeah that lower grade program we use has it, But it will not carry a feature designed after you flatten the part back into the part when you fold it. So I just put the holes in it when its flat and pretend until my vision is complete in metal. Eric and I are just getting slick with what can be done with the sheetmetal feature in Solidworks. We took want would be a few days labor out of that Chevelle chassis with that program.

[96z28ss]

yeah thats cool.
I have a sheetmetal module on my system but they charge extra for the forming/flatening module. It allows you to design in the flat and bend it, or design it then flatten it.

Keep playing with it you'll get better.

[Northeast Rod Run]

Thats GAY

Says the guy with a Susie Q. Homemaker sewing machine.

Tyler
Tough crowd. LOL!!!

[tones2SS]

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/CHEVELLEwithIRONWORKSLOGO.jpg
--Eric

Much better!:D :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Check out or updated website. I'm currently load lots of new info on the site and hope to have it updated this week. We already have lots of new pics of lots of projects that have been low key.

[nvr2fst]

I like what you did with the new web page layout. Way better than before but it seems you cant open up completed projects/current projects. Still in early stages?

I see Scott (lat g) did the layout design, great job so far .

[Precision Metal]

"Yeah that lower grade program we use has it, But it will not carry a feature designed after you flatten the part back into the part when you fold it. So I just put the holes in it when its flat and pretend until my vision is complete in metal. Eric and I are just getting slick with what can be done with the sheetmetal feature in Solidworks. We took want would be a few days labor out of that Chevelle chassis with that program"

Great Stuff Roger, CAD tip, Use the unfold and fold feature in the sheet metal tool bar instaed of the flat pattern in the feature tree. This way you can unfold the part make your modifications, fold it back up and it will show up in the bent part. In Solidworks at least the flat pattern must remain at the bottom of the feature tree.

BTW did you ever do any thing with that ls7 manifold?
See ya, Jeff

[novanutcase]

Website looks good.....:thumbsup:

John

[ironworks]

"Yeah that lower grade program we use has it, But it will not carry a feature designed after you flatten the part back into the part when you fold it. So I just put the holes in it when its flat and pretend until my vision is complete in metal. Eric and I are just getting slick with what can be done with the sheetmetal feature in Solidworks. We took want would be a few days labor out of that Chevelle chassis with that program"

Great Stuff Roger, CAD tip, Use the unfold and fold feature in the sheet metal tool bar instaed of the flat pattern in the feature tree. This way you can unfold the part make your modifications, fold it back up and it will show up in the bent part. In Solidworks at least the flat pattern must remain at the bottom of the feature tree.

BTW did you ever do any thing with that ls7 manifold?
See ya, Jeff

Hay Jeff. I use the fold and Unfold. But it is tough to put holes in part that is on a radius. So I just put them in after its flat to get what I want. Sure it lacks on a PDF drawing. But I'm not building drawings.

The project with you manifold is getting posted today. It is the Test car project. Bu I might build a stock one first. Just to show the easy stuff, Not as much fun for me but better for business.

[wiedemab]

New site looks good!

Oh - and the projects are all awesome too!

[417 Motorsports]

Holy Cow!!! whats that first table weigh????!!!!

that is sooo cool!!!

once again :thumbsup:

[ccracin]

Hay Jeff. I use the fold and Unfold. But it is tough to put holes in part that is on a radius. So I just put them in after its flat to get what I want. Sure it lacks on a PDF drawing. But I'm not building drawings.

The project with you manifold is getting posted today. It is the Test car project. Bu I might build a stock one first. Just to show the easy stuff, Not as much fun for me but better for business.

Are you going to dimple it before or after forming? Are you just trying to get the holes laser cut first so that all you have to do is dimple it after it is formed?

[ironworks]

I'm just trying to get the holes in a radius. Which is difficult to do in general since there is no flat surface to draw on. I have a system to make it happen. It just does not look good in a rendering.

[ccracin]

I'm just trying to get the holes in a radius. Which is difficult to do in general since there is no flat surface to draw on. I have a system to make it happen. It just does not look good in a rendering.

It works if all you want is the holes!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/ccracin/RoundSheetmetalPart.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/ccracin/RoundSheetmetal-Sheet1.jpg

[tones2SS]

Website looks good.....:thumbsup:
John
What John said. Nice site.:thumbsup:

[TheBradshaw]

hey Roger I Saw the frames but no truck or you at delmar

The sure look good tho

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/TheBradshaw/Car%20Shows/Goodguys%20DelMar%202011/DSC_0450.jpg

[TheBradshaw]

Oh, and the sweet lookin table:yes:

[ironworks]

Thanks for the compliment on the frames. I was around the booth almost all weekend, But I do remember going to the restroom when Bob Ryder from Truckin magazine stopped by.

The weather sure was beautiful this past weekend.

[Bryce]

Roger,

It was good meeting you and sweet looking frames!

[ironworks]

Update time. Well we have been super busy here at the shop. Chassis stuff is really taking off. We have done a bunch of work to the chevelle frames to get raise the bar even further. The idea can from our good buddy Kenny Davis. Not on prurpose, of course. But we have a way to build a frame from an idea he had that we are able to design a frame that is much strong and will not hang down below the pitch weld. So our frame was all ready the tight fitting frame in the industry, but now it will not be visible below the rocker. That has been a big Concern from the customers we are working with. Here is picture of the chassis we developed to fit the customers wagon.

It sits really good on 18's and 20's. This is ride height on coilovers. 4.5' of ground clearance.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsapril2011007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsapril2011006.jpg

We took in this project from a customer. It should be a full tilt cruiser next year some time. More details in the next few weeks. It will be bad. This was a 64k low mileage stocker we drove home. I have not found any rust yet.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsMarch2011065.jpg

We have done a bunch of design work to set our tri-5 frames to give a bit more dish and be able to lower the more. So we here where we are at with the Cognito project. The customer wanted dish on the front wheels and a slammed stance. It is hard with the vette arms because they a so long. This car sits 4.25 from the ground with nothing below the rails.

It looks good. 18's and 20's
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsapril2011013.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsapril2011011.jpg

You will also see some of the secret progress we have had on Dave's camaro. It is coming along nicely. :D :D

[GregWeld]

Dude.... take some photos from your knees. I get tired of just seeing roofs.

[ironworks]

Well Ironworks is going to take a basic stocker car and transform it into Basic Saturday night cruiser. It will have the 480 Hp Ls engine with 5 speed trans. Custom tires and wheels. Basic brakes. Just our entry level chassis to throw together. We are getting the body swapped now.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/ShopPicsMarch2011049.jpg

I will create a thread as we get further along.

[ironworks]

Dude.... take some photos from your knees. I get tired of just seeing roofs.

I'm just showing you the angle you never see.

[ironworks]

He is shot with my Greg lense.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/ShopPicsapril2011002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Chevelle%20wagon/ShopPicsapril2011001.jpg

[ironworks]

We unveiled the Giveaway are at Goodguys Scottsdale. then Goodguys took it to Ft Worth, Pleasanton and Del Mar. After Del Mar it got dropped off at my shop to stay here for 2 months. We are going to get a few bugs worked out and get it ready to go to Colorado in June to get back on the show circuit.

In these pics you can see John from Goodguys asking me to be professional and do an interview. It was not as bad as you might think. Then they asked Kenny a few questions. Once again not as bad as you might think.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011026.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011027.jpg

Then they pulled the cover off. Kenny and I tried it around the autocross and few times and figured our best tuning mod would be seat belts. Sorry no pics of that.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011028.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011030.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011031.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011035.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011036-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011037.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Goodguys%202011%20Giveaway%20Car%20-%20Clean%20Aire%2055/ShopPicsMarch2011018.jpg

[GregWeld]

Now it looks just like I remember it!


LOL



Butthead..

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I don't remember anything

[tones2SS]

The Bel Air came out awesome. Looks great.
Nice colors as well.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

The nova is for a local guy who has us do certain apects of the build he is unable to do. We have worked on 3 of his projects and most cars come to us 2-3 times as the project progresses to get items he can't or does not want to do in different stages. I heard it is coming back now that he has all the small parts where he wants. I will keep you update dated on it now that I know someone on here likes gassers.

[214Chevy]

........... I know someone on here likes gassers.

He must be really old school, huh?? But, I do know one thing...if Ironworks is laying hands on it, it will be truly awesome and a sight to see. :thumbsup:

[PonchoJohn]

Man, I seriously gotta stop by your shop when I'm in the south part of the valley... INCREDIBLE fab work!

[ironworks]

Thanks. We just try hard and show up everyday.

[ironworks]

Well guys thing shave been pretty busy around here lately. We delivered the Donkey Kong camaro project to Alan Palmer's customs in Camarillo Ca. He does real nice work.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/DONKey%20Kong%20Transformation/ShopPicsJanuary2011023.jpg

We have gotten the chassis for the 48 chevy back from the coater and getting everything installed on the chassis. We made quite a few last minute changes. The customer decided that an LSX-376 would work much better then the old stock LS1. We then had to build some better headers to fit the application. He decided the stock control arms were not quite what he wanted. So We made some new ones. The bushings in the control arms were not quite what he thought needed to be there, so we got some Delrin that is prelubed to make more solid bushings. This truck has really coming together nicely.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMarch2011015.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMarch2011082.jpg
The body work is coming together nicely.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/49chevyepoxy006.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/49chevyepoxy011.jpg

The final assembly on the chassis is coming together nicely.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011037.jpg
This is picture of the engine and chassis color with a picture to decide which hoses to run. The customer is currently overseas and wants to stay involved.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011045.jpg
I like the green hose, On everything. Bu the Green injectors need to go.

[ironworks]

Here are some more complete pics of the Chassis as it is coming together.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011061.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011047.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011048.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Franks%2048%20Chevy%20Truck/ShopPicsMay2011021.jpg

I'm pretty excited to see the whole thing come together in the end.