Ironworks Test Car Chassis for Tri-5 frame.

[ironworks]

Well I have been gathering parts to build a chassis and a test car to show what the car is capable of. We have been finalizing and changing some details to make it even better. We modifed the rear crossmember to lay flat with the chassis and make it clear the difference in the convertible. We have added a few more features to make assembly easier and to make the chassis even stronger. The design is currently be stressed test by some "rocket scientist" guys, to see any further weakness's. I have since sold all of the initial chassis's I had cut as prototypes. Once this testing is done we will cut out some more to be sold.

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Here is picture of JIG Fixture that we designed to help it in mounting the Rick's fuel tank into our chassis.
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[ironworks]

So on to the car, Well obviouly we will be using a 55-57 chevy. Enter the 4600 dollar craigslist wonder car. "OLD BLUE" - For now. With sweet Donkey Kong wheels..... YEAH BOYEE
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Now time for the leftovers. I wanted to build a Big Procharged Ls Engine a few years ago with dual throttle bodies and such in a 67 Chevelle. Well that Project kinda fell by the way side. So Enter my extra parts shelf in the back.
1 - LSX block with Lunati Crank and rods
1 - All Pro 6 bolt heads that flow almost 400 CFM
1 - Procharger F-1 with bracket system
1- 4L80 trans that was built for Corvette suspension
1- FAST EFI and Trans controller system

Yeah pretty nice junk self.

So here is what the parts look like mocked up.
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I had the trans converted from Rear mounted custom to just a standard 4L80 trans. Just took the old parts out of the case and put them in a new case.

I want this car to run hard and make LOTS of bottom end power. I plan to paint it Flat black and use lots of light weight drag race parts and Anvil has expessed interest in doing some carbon parts for me. I'm trying to decide between some Fikse wheels or the Lemans wheels from Billet specialties. I'm waiting on a sketch from Sean Smith currently. I want it Black low and fast.

[ironworks]

Now after working with Kurt Urban on a few things about this engine or maybe I should say wasting his time. He has convinced me that maybe I should look at a Magnuson blower for this application for the down low brutal torque. HMMM

We are also working to get the Quick ratio Woodward rack mounted on the car and I'm looking at using some adjustable bump steer tie rods I found on line. They seem really nice. I hope to have pics of that stuff soon. Enjoy

[JamesJ]

If you put your name backwards then when someone is under the car they will be able to read it, or maybe that is just for yours...

[ironworks]

But if it is forward people will ask what it says when it is just a roller. When the body is install it is so buried you would be hard pressed to read it if it was written in NEON.


SKROWNORI. I can't even pronouce it.

[Teetoe_Jones]

SKROWNORI. I can't even pronouce it.

It's pronounced 'Hack'. You know. Because you suck at fabrication and all that.

Tyler

[ironworks]

It's pronounced 'Hack'. You know. Because you suck at fabrication and all that.

Tyler

Well Sir you are correct, but if you look at definition #2 you will find it corresponds to this picture of these tail lights.

HACK -
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And on that very note we will start back on your car right this very second....:D

What now???? You want more..... Pick on someone your own size....:D :D

[Teetoe_Jones]

Don't you touch that tail panel. If you do it will leave a scar. I just can't wait until you mount my HRE wheels to that chassis table- you know. Because my car has been welded to it for 2 years. I just figured it was part of the chassis at this point. Is that roll up door where you keep your Lear jet?

Tyler

[ironworks]

Don't you touch that tail panel. If you do it will leave a scar. I just can't wait until you mount my HRE wheels to that chassis table- you know. Because my car has been welded to it for 2 years. I just figured it was part of the chassis at this point. Is that roll up door where you keep your Lear jet?

Tyler

Lear JETs..... Plural.


At least the weight of the chassis table is low. The funny thing is it is probably lighter with the table welded to it, then when the car came in as a roller.....HEHE

[cdushane]

That pro charger, alternator and bracket system looks very familiar :unibrow:

[ironworks]

That pro charger, alternator and bracket system looks very familiar :unibrow:

Yeah she has some miles on her that is for sure. Thanks for sending it so quickly.

[ja.stoner63]

Really amazing workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[DOOM]

Roger ...... Is that 55 as clean as it looks? $4700.00:wow: Nice pickup if it is!!

[bonecrrusher]

Kurt Urban from W2W fame?

What is he up to now a days?

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Well Sir you are correct, but if you look at definition #2 you will find it corresponds to this picture of these tail lights.

HACK -
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Project%2050-50/ShopPicsJune2010018.jpg

And on that very note we will start back on your car right this very second....:D

What now???? You want more..... Pick on someone your own size....:D :D

:rofl: :rofl: We can just see the love!! :D

[coolwelder62]

WOW!! look's awesome Rodger.It's apears to have had a ton of engineering & time spent designing it.:thumbsup: I really enjoy studying your great work.

[GregWeld]

. Because my car has been welded to it for 2 years.

Tyler

Hell Tyler -- I saw that car welded to a chassis table about 6 years ago at Wayne Dues shop... and I've built like 5 cars since then.
:unibrow:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice tailights:eek:.... also has the patina look going on

[clill]

http://www.kurturbanperformance.com/

[Musclerodz]

Now after working with Kurt Urban on a few things about this engine or maybe I should say wasting his time. He has convinced me that maybe I should look at a Magnuson blower for this application for the down low brutal torque. HMMM

We are also working to get the Quick ratio Woodward rack mounted on the car and I'm looking at using some adjustable bump steer tie rods I found on line. They seem really nice. I hope to have pics of that stuff soon. Enjoy

how is this for brutal low torque?:willy:

[GregWeld]

Mike -- that's a complete hijack of this hack thread... but OMG!! That is SICK!

[fleetus macmullitz]

how is this for brutal low torque?:willy:

Perfect motor for Tyler's 'Project weld breaker'


:D

[bonecrrusher]

http://www.kurturbanperformance.com/

Thanks Charley...

I remember his Twin Procharged Nova from a few years ago....

[71RS/SS396]

Thanks Charley...

I remember his Twin Procharged Nova from a few years ago....

Actually those weren't prochargers, they were rotrex superchargers. They're smaller and way more efficient than prochargers are.
http://www.rotrex.com/Home.aspx

[wiedemab]

Actually those weren't prochargers, they were rotrex superchargers. They're smaller and way more efficient than prochargers are.
http://www.rotrex.com/Home.aspx

Was it Wheel2Wheel that used these on a sleeper nova w/ an LS based motor? I think they used twin rotrex on it. The drive system (they call it traction drive) on the rotrex is pretty cool.

Anyway, sorry for the derailment - back on topic!

[clill]

http://site.kurturbanperformance.com/blog1/archives/category/completedprojects/super-sleeper-nova

[tones2SS]

Very nice. I am always digging the work coming out of your shop Rodger. Good work from you and your crew.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I snapped these yesterday, We are mocking up the racking working on sway bar and core support stuff.

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[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

I snapped these yesterday, We are mocking up the racking working on sway bar and core support stuff.

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Really like those upper control arm mounts!!!! :hail: very nice!! jim

[Bryce]

love the woodward rack!

[ironworks]

They are spendy, but worth every penny. Wait till you see the shock and front and rear splined sway bars. SWEET

Oh and the rendering Sean Smith has been working on for me.

[ironworks]

Well here is the direction Sean Smith and I have been going on this project. Hot Rod black with some Carbon parts from Anvil. The trim might be a shinny gun Metal gray. The wheels in this drawing are Fikse profile 13's.

More to come very soon

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/rendering4.jpg

Thanks Sean

[tones2SS]

Killer rendering!:thumbsup:
Looks awesome Rodger. Will those inserts below the headlights be carbon fiber or some sort of mesh type material?:bow:

[ironworks]

Well guys we are trying to get this chassis ready for Pleasanton next week for Display in our booth. We had to do some mods to get the Fancy new Ohlins shock mounted and still have a bit more to do but you can see the end is in site. We got the new panhard bar design set up and have a rear plate for the fuel filter and pressure regulator to mount to.

Enjoy.
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[coolwelder62]

Rodger look's real good.Very well engineered.And very thought out.nicest tri 5 frame chassis I have seen.I am going to email this thread to a good friend that has a tri 5 he's been wanting me to build a frame for. This look's right up his alley.Scott.:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Rodger look's real good.Very well engineered.And very thought out.nicest tri 5 frame chassis I have seen.I am going to email this thread to a good friend that has a tri 5 he's been wanting me to build a frame for. This look's right up his alley.Scott.:thumbsup:

Thanks we have alot more to do. To finish all of our ideas we want to incorporate. These shocks were an after thought and need a few mods to fit, but will be an option at some point. Thanks again

Rodger

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yer'll r pretty kraftee ain'tcha? :unibrow:

[tones2SS]

Amazing! Looks killer.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Well here is the direction Sean Smith and I have been going on this project. Hot Rod black with some Carbon parts from Anvil. The trim might be a shinny gun Metal gray. The wheels in this drawing are Fikse profile 13's.

More to come very soon

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Test%20Car/rendering4.jpg

Thanks Sean



Needs RUSHFORTH Rated Xs

Love the look!

[GregWeld]

Thanks we have alot more to do. To finish all of our ideas we want to incorporate. These shocks were an after thought and need a few mods to fit, but will be an option at some point. Thanks again

Rodger

I don't think the rear kick-up will work under a Nomad.... The Nomad chassis is a bit different in that area.

[coolwelder62]

I THINK THE PROFIL'S 13'S SHOULD STAY.I really like the fikse's 13's'.Good choice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

I really like this chassis Rodger! When I checked it out @ Delmar.. & saw all the work you guys put into the layout & how strong it is going to be.. It just keeps getting better

Now you need to come up with a full frame for a Camaro! :D

[ironworks]

Well thanks guys. I had the rendering also done with the Lemans wheels from Billet Specialties also. But the Fikse wheels will clear bigger brakes in with 18" wheels. This car will be crazy low.

Eric and I are about at the end of our R&D on this chassis. And we will have the early chevelle prototype chassis on the ground and a roller later this week. We have talked about a transaxle Camaro chassis that would go in like a Max G chassis. But be really strong and gain interior room instead of subtract it from an already thin car. We have had more inquiries about other models so we will see. A 1st gen camaro frame should also fit a 3rg gen nova I would think. When you get to the point we would be with the idea we have.

Soon.

[Cris@JCG]

Any chance you guys figure out how to elminate the touque tube from a C6 transaxle?

[bentfab]

Any chance you guys figure out how to elminate the touque tube from a C6 transaxle?

Yeah !! Put the motor in the back :rofl:

[ironworks]

Any chance you guys figure out how to elminate the touque tube from a C6 transaxle?

That's easy, Just very expensive. Twice as expensive as a custom lengthened torque tube. The only reason would be if you running some other engine, say a Hemi or something you could not build a bellhousing for.

[Bryce]

That chassis looks awesome. The C/Os look perfect back there.

[bentfab]

Stuff looks killer Rodger !!!!

[fleetus macmullitz]

These cars could certainly use a fresh injection of owners who put the right hardware underneath 'em and thrashed 'em.

[ironworks]

Stuff looks killer Rodger !!!!

It better I'm making options for this chassis to be above the top of the line.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Not bad, Ill give it a look when I get there :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Coming along a little bit more Eye candy.

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The Precision Manifold..... UUUUUHHHHHHHHH..... PRETTY.
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Those of you guys at the Pleasanton show we will you this weekend.

[tones2SS]

Killer work Rodger! You and your crew kill it again!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[waynieZ]

That looks sweet!

[GregWeld]

Woody time!