Ironworks is building a 1962 Bel-Air with a Blown LSX-376 and Ironworks Chassis

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^ A prime of example of "way too much time on your hands"....


That's funny! But that kid looks just like CHARLEY.....:woot:

[GregWeld]

Brock is knocking out the headlight swap for you. Looking good.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012027.jpg

Rodger



Those are just bad ass!


WHOOOOHOOOOOO:woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

^^^^^^^^^^^ A prime of example of "way too much time on your hands"....


Unsadly, yes.


:lol:

[coolwelder62]

Custom seats for any future Weld clan 'lil shavers?
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Baby_sitting_on_piles_of_money_BLD0.jpgI'm sorry but am going to have to laugh.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That's some funny SH!T.

[Sieg]

I'm developing headlight envy. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012027.jpg

Rodger

Those headlights are certainly some of the icing on the cake. :thumbsup:

Seeing all that is/will be going into this build, I would think it would be hard not to drive this car...a lot! :unibrow:

Looking forward to some first hand feedback on how much a top notch chassis/suspension adds to the driving dynamics of these big cars.

I'm sorry but am going to have to laugh.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That's some funny SH!T.

Thanks Scott. :D

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Those lights fit pretty good, Not bad lookin at all

[Vegas69]

Ugliest head lights I've ever seen in my WHOLE life.

[coolwelder62]

Ugliest head lights I've ever seen in my WHOLE life.I bet Todd is on the phone ordering some for himself right NOW!!.:rofl:

[preston]

Love to see the backside of that headlight tray - what is it made of ? pot metal ?

I have just found that sometimes making "small" fabrications like mounting headlights, fixing trim, etc. can be a much harder job than a big job like welding on a 1/4 panel, so I"m just curious how and what you did to the backside to mount those headlights. I can't follow every post but those are new aftermarket headlights or something from OEM ? They kind of remind me of mini headlights except they are not round.
Never mind I went back and found out.

If you guys didn't pitch so much crap in these threads we'd have room for some real tech !

Can't remember what those seats came out of either. (never mind I went back and read).

They look like they weigh 158 lbs apiece.


Another thing I"m curious about is the brackets holding the seat rails look a bit crude and one big problem I have when building is going from a basic easy to build bracket to something that can be covered cosmetically so you don't just have a .120 plate hanging out of the carpet - I will be interested to see how you end up with that thing aesthetically.

Greg lives near me, and I find it interesting he is using a shop in CA. I've often wondered if there are any good custom fab shops up here, I never seem to hear about any other than way out of my time and money budget Divers.


>Yeap, I will let you know when it's cargo short and salmon colored collarless shirt day.

best zinger yet

[ironworks]

If you guys didn't pitch so much crap in these threads we'd have room for some real tech !

Welcome to Lat-g. :D :D :D

Can't remember what those seats came out of either. (never mind I went back and read).

They look like they weigh 158 lbs apiece.


Another thing I"m curious about is the brackets holding the seat rails look a bit crude and one big problem I have when building is going from a basic easy to build bracket to something that can be covered cosmetically so you don't just have a .120 plate hanging out of the carpet - I will be interested to see how you end up with that thing aesthetically.

Greg lives near me, and I find it interesting he is using a shop in CA. I've often wondered if there are any good custom fab shops up here, I never seem to hear about any other than way out of my time and money budget Divers.


>Yeap, I will let you know when it's cargo short and salmon colored collarless shirt day.

best zinger yet

The outside seat brackets are just for mock up, we don't intend to run the blocks of wood either. Just to be clear. :D :D :D :D

Getting work from other parts of the country is not uncommon in most shops that do quality work or high end work. I'm not sure if Greg liked what we did or just felt sorry for me. But I think most of the guys who understand the work and are able to have this kind of work done understand the likely hood of having someone down the street pull this stuff off is not the norm. Greg sees pics 3-5 times a week and we talk a couple times a week and probably email daily. He lets me sweat the details and I just bounce ideas and direction stuff off him try to build what he wants and is willing to pay for. Evey customers involvement is different. The effort these projects can take are crazy. That 48 truck we just finished for a local guy was built is about 15 months. There was about 2-3 full time guys on it almost the whole time, except when it was at paint. But we still had things to do during that time also. The customer of this truck has a few other projects lined up and has told me if I lived 60 miles away we would not be doing anything probably, because he likes to be involved in the entire project. The end result of taking the project home when your done is just icing on the cake.

The devil is in the details.

[DOOM]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Only Todd!!!Ugliest head lights I've ever seen in my WHOLE life.

[DOOM]

Greg lives near me, and I find it interesting he is using a shop in CA. I've often wondered if there are any good custom fab shops up here, I never seem to hear about any other than way out of my time and money budget Divers.


Just look up Gregs other thread and you'll find out why he goes to Cali..

[96z28ss]

There are a few very capable shops between Seattle and Cali. Its the owners decision and I'm sure research on who would build his next car.
When money isn't a factor the owner can get the car built anywhere he wants.
I know I like to keep things local cause I can't afford all them trips to cali.

I think in Greg's case it more of a relationship thing. You know "opposites attract" LOL..

[preston]

Yeah I'm well aware of the whole shop issue. That's why I asked if there were any recommendations in this area. I do all my own work, so mostly I am just curious, but you never know there may be something I want to fab out someday. I'm good at the fabricating, just not so much at the cosmetic finishing thing. Really amazed to learn about his troubles with SAR, I always assumed they were top of the heap with what they do, what with all their custom fab panels from scratch and what not.

Love the build btw, if I could go back and start over I would definitely do a "barge touring" car. Right now my hot rod is pointless because I can't take my family in it so I only drive it for joyrides. Always wanted to do a '67 El Dorado in deep gloss black.

Just keep it streetable smooth, smooth, smooth.

[ironworks]

Fuel tank progress, CTS-V pump in a stainless tank that fits in the stock floor. Should be right around 23 gallons.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012032.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012029.jpg

[c10addict]

Bubble top build off??? I think so!!!! East vs West... The showdown of the century!! Who will be finished first??? Who will be faster on the autocross??? Lets go boys!!! Lace em up! Bwahahahaha :cheers:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02337.jpg

[GregWeld]

Why does anyone do anything.....


Because they can.


Because they want to.


Preston -- I've built more cars MYSELF than many of these shops have done - EVER... But it takes longer and longer and the skills needed are higher and higher... and I'm older and older and frankly -- I'm building other stuff...

There's lots of DECENT shops around locally --- and Timmy Diver is a personal friend... but builds like these are all about relationships and who has the idea you want - or thinks like you do... and Diver doesn't do "pro touring" - he only uses crate motors.... and his cars are mostly like what SAR does - SHOW CARS.... I don't do show cars. I like drivers that are built to show standards. Plus I like fine metal work (divers does this as well -- as does SAR)... But SAR proved they can't build a driver. Plus he has an attitude. I don't do attitudes. Somehow I always figure I'm the customer... he thinks you're lucky just stepping in his shop. Oil and water - they don't mix.

There's about 5 other shops on LAT G that I'd have build a car... just off the top of my head. None of them are "around here".

[DOOM]

Sorry Greg thats what I meant to say..... I'll shut up now!!

[c10addict]

Why does anyone do anything.....


Because they can.


Because the want to.


Preston -- I've built more cars MYSELF than many of these shops have done - EVER... But it takes longer and longer and the skills needed are higher and higher... and I'm older and older and frankly -- I'm building other stuff...

There's lots of DECENT shops around locally --- and Timmy Diver is a personal friend... but builds like these are all about relationships and who has the idea you want - or thinks like you do... and Diver doesn't do "pro touring" - he only uses crate motors.... and his cars are mostly like what SAR does - SHOW CARS.... I don't do show cars. I like drivers that are built to show standards. Plus I like fine metal work (divers does this as well -- as does SAR)... But SAR proved they can't build a driver. Plus he has an attitude. I don't do attitudes. Somehow I always figure I'm the customer... he thinks you're lucky just stepping in his shop. Oil and water - they don't mix.

There's about 5 other shops on LAT G that I'd have build a car... just off the top of my head. None of them are "around here".


Greg you say 5 Shops? Are any in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania? I think you own some apparel from one I know of? :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' 'BOUT!!

Can't wait to see what you're going to build! This will be fun.





Bubble top build off??? I think so!!!! East vs West... The showdown of the century!! Who will be finished first??? Who will be faster on the autocross??? Lets go boys!!! Lace em up! Bwahahahaha :cheers:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02305.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Popcorn-02-Stephen-Colbert.gif

[ironworks]

Bubble top build off??? I think so!!!! East vs West... The showdown of the century!! Who will be finished first??? Who will be faster on the autocross??? Lets go boys!!! Lace em up! Bwahahahaha :cheers:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02305.jpg

Sure, whats the bet? SEMA 2012.....

This one will be nice that's for sure.

Just tell me that's not an 80's Ford bronco getting the RPM treatment in the back ground.

[GregWeld]

Greg you say 5 Shops? Are any in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania? I think you own some apparel from one I know of? :thumbsup:

Yeah buddy -- You guys make that short list!

[GregWeld]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012029.jpg



Are you billing me for that stick?


Oh wait -- this isn't Ned Jacksons thread.....:D :woot:

[c10addict]

Sure, whats the bet? SEMA 2012.....

This one will be nice that for sure.

Just tell me that's not an 80's Ford bronco getting the RPM treatment in the back ground.

The Bronco is top secret... That is all you can see and hear for now.. Lets just say OJ is not guilty and likes RPM's style...

[ccracin]

Are you billing me for that stick?


Oh wait -- this isn't Ned Jacksons thread.....:D :woot:


I like the cardboard baffle! Big Bucks right there! :thumbsup:

[ccracin]

Yeah buddy -- You guys make that short list!

Good call Greg! I haven't told anybody, but this truck we are building is just my job application for RPM! :P

[c10addict]

Good call Greg! I haven't told anybody, but this truck we are building is just my job application for RPM! :P

Well come on with it!! :thumbsup:

[c10addict]

Yeah buddy -- You guys make that short list!

Im feelin the love! If you ever want to make the trip you can stay in our summer home free of charge! The toter home is very accommodating!!

[tones2SS]

Not only is this thread "car awesome", but it's getting pretty funny as well.:lol:

[c10addict]

Sema sounds good! Now Rodger... The car has to be painted!! :D This car will be old news by then but its a deal! I figured a pic on wooden blocks doesn't do our chassis any justice so here it is on the ground.. Not the wheels that will stay on the car but rockin a 345/30/20 in the rear... I will start a build thread eventually ...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02337.jpg

[ironworks]

Sema sounds good! Now Rodger... The car has to be painted!! :D This car will be old news by then but its a deal! I figured a pic on wooden blocks doesn't do our chassis any justice so here it is on the ground.. Not the wheels that will stay on the car but rockin a 345/30/20 in the rear... I will start a build thread eventually ...



No problem, it's supposed to be in a paint manufacturers booth at SEMA, not the WD-40 booth.

Oh and by the way Greg does not like pictures taken and posted in his thread that do not reflect his point of view. You need to sit down when you take pictures.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/45frameheight.jpg

Here is what I'm shooting for for ride height on Greg's car. I have a few more mods to get sorted out and we will be cutting chassis prototype #2. Yeah we build our own frames in house. We don't let others do our dirty work. :D

[c10addict]

Sorry Greg... Here you go... Not a bad ride height for not cutting the floors out of the car..
Rodger your planning on coming to Columbus right? Why wait till SEMA? All jokes aside.. Greg your car looks like its going to be bad ass! This car is going in a slightly different direction but I can guarantee it will get driven and driven hard!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02339.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02344.jpg

[GregWeld]

You charging me for those jackstands?



Oh wait.... this isn't Ned Jacksons thread... :D :woot:




http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/45frameheight.jpg

[coolwelder62]

MAN,This thread is AWESOME.2-62 Bubble top's in the same thread.It's like getting 2 gum ball's W/1 quarter.or a bean burrito w/xtra oinion's:D :D :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

The Bronco is top secret... That is all you can see and hear for now.. Lets just say OJ is not guilty and likes RPM's style...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Sieg]

Hmmmm, Greg could probably get into this one without a steppie stool......
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02339.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/peepwall.gif

[DOOM]

Greg........ Us short guys don't stand a chance on this forum!:D

[GregWeld]

Greg........ Us short guys don't stand a chance on this forum!:D


Mario,

If you and I fight 'em together.... we can have one chewing his ass, and the other one nippin' at his heels!

[coolwelder62]

Mario,

If you and I fight 'em together.... we can have one chewing his ass, and the other one nippin' at his heels!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Sieg]

Mario,

If you and I fight 'em together.... we can have one chewing his ass, and the other one nippin' at his heels!

Sorry guys I couldn't resist. It's not like I'm tall at 5-10.56387"

[fleetus macmullitz]

A lot of issues come between the short and the tall; and people that hold to a same shirt dogma...

biexdHnqM64&feature

[ironworks]

Mario,

If you and I fight 'em together.... we can have one chewing his ass, and the other one nippin' at his heels!

Well I know who would be good at chewin ass. HEHEHE:D

[scherp69]

I don't know what keeps me coming back to this thread more, the anticipation of seeing more progress pics or to see what comments are being made. Can't wait to see more pics as the build keeps going.

[GregWeld]

Sorry guys I couldn't resist. It's not like I'm tall at 5-10.56387"

Is that the firing order of a SBC?

:lol:

[FETorino]

Just post your heights in cm and weights in kg and you'll feel taller and thinner and we can get some progress pics back in this thread.

I can't wait to see the actual stance on the Intros........

[syborg tt]

However he would need a Steppie Stool to get in this one.

This Picture is from Rogers & Kenny's Perspective

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/SM62BelAirBubbleTop/2006%2003-10%20Bel%20Air%20_1_.jpg

I took this picture from ground level - Ya know I'm not much taller then Greg so I think this is one we can both appreciate

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/SM62BelAirBubbleTop/2006%2003-10%20Bel%20Air%20_3_.jpg

and yep it's an original Drag Car

Hmmmm, Greg could probably get into this one without a steppie stool......
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/c10addict/DSC02339.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/peepwall.gif

[GregWeld]

Those were my favorite Intro wheels ever! I wish they'd make them again.




http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/SM62BelAirBubbleTop/2006%2003-10%20Bel%20Air%20_1_.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/radrides62front3.jpg

http://www.problemchildkustoms.com/renderings5.html

[ironworks]

I have had quite a few emails about what it takes to get these lights installed. The shape of the 5.75" lights is much different then the 7" lights. We had to do quite a bit more then you would have to with a 7".

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012037.jpg

We had to relocate the springs and cut out the base to clear the back of the light.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012039.jpg

Installed
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012034.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012035.jpg

I'm hoping to light them up today.

[syborg tt]

Roger As always - very cool

ps I just feel like picking on you today

I have had quite a few emails about what it takes to get these lights installed. The shape of the 5.75" lights is much different then the 7" lights. We had to do quite a bit more then you would have to with a 7".

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012037.jpg

We had to relocate the springs and cut out the base to clear the back of the light.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012039.jpg

Installed
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012034.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012035.jpg

I'm hoping to light them up today.

[Sieg]

Definitely like the day time smoked appearance and the night time performance factor. I think they'd look great in PayBack. :cool:

[Ron in SoCal]

That is so cool Roge, really great work. :thumbsup: Gotta be making Weldster lean forward to get a closer look at his monitor...:D

[GregWeld]

Definitely like the day time smoked appearance and the night time performance factor. I think they'd look great in PayBack. :cool:



Payback? Is that an old skool Camaro?:unibrow:

[HRBS]

Those were my favorite Intro wheels ever! I wish they'd make them again.

Man..... am I late to the party ?
Whats with all the Intro smack ?

[GregWeld]

Man..... am I late to the party ?
Whats with all the Intro smack ?

Scroll back to post #176...

[kennyd]

Scroll back to post #176...

Greg there is more to the story about the INTRO wheels just ask rodger .

[GregWeld]

Greg there is more to the story about the INTRO wheels just ask rodger .

I think he said he "stole them fair and square"...... :D

Hey -- how's the frame for your '62 coming??

[c10addict]

Sign me up for a set of the headlights too.

I'm digging the brown rendering. I have a 62 hard top I'm building as a DD and painting it Toyota sunset bronze mica.

I know that color all too well... Hint Avatar ... :lol:

[HRBS]

Scroll back to post #176...

Greg there is more to the story about the INTRO wheels just ask rodger .

I was here for that. I knew there had to be more than that for this banter to continue. Kenny confirmed. Its almost like you were callin them out as not "acceptable".
95% of the cars that roll out of my shop have "Intros" (ie Intro, ID Luxury & IForged). Never had a single complaint, problem or issue. Just sayin.....

I like the direction this build is heading...... makes me wish I kept that (according to Weld) ugly 62 Biscayne I had. :lol:

[DFRESH]

Interesting debate between Mr. Weld and the king pin of Ironworks himself.

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12859132/bubbletop-build-2

I just had to say, this totally beats out your "I gotta be honest with you, I voted for the Vette" moment from about a year or so ago.

I haven't laughed that hard since that Vette post, until now. I guess you have to know all the players (including yourself) to really appreciate it and get it--by far it is a piece of artwork and deserves some sort of prize---you are gifted brother----LOL man---:rofl:

GW--car looks amazing--I am in love with the colors---and the entire theme. How much fun it must be to be doing this with RAJAH. Looking forward to seeing you boys for RTTC.

BW

[GregWeld]

I was here for that. I knew there had to be more than that for this banter to continue. Kenny confirmed. Its almost like you were callin them out as not "acceptable".
95% of the cars that roll out of my shop have "Intros" (ie Intro, ID Luxury & IForged). Never had a single complaint, problem or issue. Just sayin.....

I like the direction this build is heading...... makes me wish I kept that (according to Weld) ugly 62 Biscayne I had. :lol:


Nothing wrong with Intros.... "if that's what you're into" (always loved that statement). It was just the one post that I was referring to and then it got to be a joke.

Steve -- did you purposely date the ugly chick in high school? If you did - and got married - please accept my apologies... for my earlier statements.:D

[GregWeld]

Just so it doesn't go unsaid --- THAT'S BADASS!


:woot:




http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012034.jpg

[mrenj23]

I have had quite a few emails about what it takes to get these lights installed. The shape of the 5.75" lights is much different then the 7" lights. We had to do quite a bit more then you would have to with a 7".


Do you think that there is enough room for the 7'' lights without totally eliminating the bezel piece between the headlights?

[ironworks]

Greg there is more to the story about the INTRO wheels just ask rodger .

I was trying to be quiet about my dissatisfaction with Intro wheels, So your the one who tells me to be politically correct and then just throws the unpinned hand grenade right out there, Thanks Buddy.


By the way your wheels are on Franks truck while we sent the wheels he had out for chrome. Just remember that when you go to sell them. Even on that truck their still, UGLY.

[ironworks]

Do you think that there is enough room for the 7'' lights without totally eliminating the bezel piece between the headlights?

The 7 inch lights are totally different on the rear.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012002.jpg

The back of the 5.75" lights, my guess is the 7" lights will be much easier to install. The tapered outside will be much easier to clearance instead of the whole side of the light.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012007.jpg

[HRBS]

Steve -- did you purposely date the ugly chick in high school? If you did - and got married - please accept my apologies... for my earlier statements.:D

Naaah.... My wife came after years of sifting thru the hurd.:D
Shes hot and skinny !
But just remember......... ugly chicks need lovin too. They are just like Mopeds. Everyone wants to ride one, but no one wants to be seen with one.

[tones2SS]

Those headlights look killer all mounted up. Very nice.

[waynieZ]

I'm loving the head lights. Beautiful job installing them.

[GregWeld]

I like the direction this build is heading...... makes me wish I kept that (according to Weld) ugly 62 Biscayne I had. :lol:



^^^^^^^ Which is very similar to a Moped..... :lol:

[Kendall Burleson]

Good choice on the lights love them.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[nicks67ca]

I may have missed it but what brand is the 7" Headlight?

Thanks Nick

[ironworks]

I may have missed it but what brand is the 7" Headlight?

Thanks Nick

JW speaker, we are a dealer for them. Give me a call or email.

[GregWeld]

I may have missed it but what brand is the 7" Headlight?

Thanks Nick

They're Intros....






Kidding.....

:rofl:

[coolwelder62]

Are there any update's yet.:dance:

[ironworks]

Well the progress continues at a pretty fast pace. The rear package tray and firewall are getting built to go in the car. The dash is being laid out for the direction Greg an I both think we are going. We built a mock up cluster to give us a size representation for what we think will fit proportion wise.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012023.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012022.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012024-1.jpg

I hope Greg can still reach the pedals around that big Jack stand.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012008-2.jpg
Gauge cluster mock up.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012009-1.jpg


We found this really bitchin gas cap on a street bike website.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012004.jpg

We are working on some taillight bezel designs and I'm getting ready to try my 2nd prototype chassis. I think I found another inch of ground clearance.

[kennyd]

did brock get a nose ring ?

[ironworks]

did brock get a nose ring ?


No that would be the bolt bin. HAHAHA

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ya'll appear to be a rather crafty bunch.

[Autokraft]

Rodger is it cold out there? I see everyone is wearing Stocking hats and sweat shirts:D

[GregWeld]

You charging me rental on that? Can I get a monthly rate? Ned says he's not getting billed for any sandpaper, or haz mat fees or anything like that! WTF





I hope Greg can still reach the pedals around that big Jack stand.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012008-2.jpg

[Sieg]

Rodger is it cold out there? I see everyone is wearing Stocking hats and sweat shirts:D

Time to up the rental fee(s) on those jackstands to cover the utilities. :D

[Sieg]

Well the progress continues at a pretty fast pace. The rear package tray and firewall are getting built to go in the car. The dash is being laid out for the direction Greg an I both think we are going. We built a mock up cluster to give us a size representation for what we think will fit proportion wise.

I hope Greg can still reach the pedals around that big Jack stand.

We found this really bitchin gas cap on a street bike website.

We are working on some taillight bezel designs and I'm getting ready to try my 2nd prototype chassis. I think I found another inch of ground clearance.

Roger - The car is looking great! Good job of resourcing the gas cap. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Awesome work Ironworks. What a sweet ride that car is going to be.:thumbsup:

[Darrell]

Hey,when you guys take pictures of Greg's car do it from the other direction,that way I can see project slow motion in the background:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

If you charge me for a full sheet of metal - do I get credited for the scrap value of all those little pieces left over?:D




http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012009-1.jpg

[GregWeld]

Hey,when you guys take pictures of Greg's car do it from the other direction,that way I can see project slow motion in the background:thumbsup:



Darrell --- I'd just like to see something other than the TOP of everything he takes a photo of.... :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

If you charge me for a full sheet of metal - do I get credited for the scrap value of all those little pieces left over?:D

Yep, just like Rajah has to charge you the same amount whether he works on your car or has to spend time replying to you crackin' wise at him all day.

I think the justice system calls it the 'penalty phase'.



:lol:

[GregWeld]

Yep, just like Rajah has to charge you the same amount whether he works on your car or has to spend time replying to you crackin' wise at him all day.

I think the justice system calls it the 'penalty phase'.



:lol:

It's okay -- Neil Lea said he'd be happy to finish it up....

[fleetus macmullitz]

It's okay -- Neal Lea said he'd be happy to finish it up....

Ouch!


:lol:


But anytime you can post about Neil Lea on lat-g, can't be a bad thing.

:unibrow:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Rodger is it cold out there? I see everyone is wearing Stocking hats and sweat shirts:D

He keeps it cold in there so they work faster to keep warm

[ironworks]

Well here is some progress pics for the dash design we are working on. The bent tube is just there for lay out. The switches on the dash are from a Ford GT. No thing new there, but we thought they fit the vibe we were shooting for.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012031-1.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012030-1.jpg

We are working on bumper lay out and designing bezels for the lotus taillights.

[Vegas69]

Looks awesome but I have to wonder about a booster seat.:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Looks awesome but I have to wonder about a booster seat.:unibrow:

Good thing he found a telephoto lens!

[coolwelder62]

Those gauge pod's stick up kinda high.Will the owner be able to see over the top of them.We wouldn't want him too have a hard time seeing what was out in front of the car and run over a small child playing in the street.:wow:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Dash looks good. :thumbsup:

Stielow's gonna have to post here though, and often, to get this thing over the 500K views Greg has targeted.

[GregWeld]

Those gauge pod's stick up kinda high.Will the owner be able to see over the top of them.We wouldn't want him too have a hard time seeing what was out in front of the car and run over a small child playing in the street.:wow:



Or run over your sandwich.....:willy: :rofl:

[Musclerodz]

I think I would lower the guages to keep the profile near the bottom of the winshield for a bit cleaner appearance. love the concept.

[ironworks]

Those gauge pod's stick up kinda high.Will the owner be able to see over the top of them.We wouldn't want him too have a hard time seeing what was out in front of the car and run over a small child playing in the street.:wow:


It's no higher then stock. We lowered the top of the dash well over an inch. Plus the dash rolls more down hill toward the driver.

[96z28ss]

It's no higher then stock. We lowered the top of the dash well over an inch. Plus the dash rolls more down hill toward the driver.

You could be right Rodger, but think of the owner, driving the Hot Rod Power Tour and having to sit on a Phone book all those miles.

[GregWeld]

It's no higher then stock. We lowered the top of the dash well over an inch. Plus the dash rolls more down hill toward the driver.



I know some other "stuff" that rolls downhill.... and it's head you're way. Go get a 4th grader and have him sit in the seat and see if he can see... :D

[ironworks]

You could be right Rodger, but think of the owner, driving the Hot Rod Power Tour and having to sit on a Phone book all those miles.

This seat has some many adjustments it could fit me and Scott Mock for one trip. The 2 biggest guys on this board. Then it could haul Greg, Todd and Tony for a trip to the circus also.

[syborg tt]

It's no higher then stock. We lowered the top of the dash well over an inch. Plus the dash rolls more down hill toward the driver.

Looks Perfect to me and I am no taller the Greg.!!!

okay maybe just a little bit.

ps - just make sure you set up the seats so he can't lay back. Because if he lays back it won't be good. Scott will for sure get his sandwich run over.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012031-1.jpg

I almost forgot " Mini-Trucks Rule "

[Vegas69]

This seat has some many adjustments it could fit me and Scott Mock for one trip. The 2 biggest guys on this board. Then it could haul Greg, Todd and Tony for a trip to the circus also.

:rofl: :rofl: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

So here is the direction we are going with the dash. We took alot of inspiration from a fancy super high end watch company. MBandF watches make some killer stuff. We found this watch and it got us thinking what would this thing look like as a gauge cluster pod.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/img_mbf-hm4_lg1.jpg


Greg said he really liked the interior of the Ford GT.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/2008-GeigerCars-Ford-GT-Dashboard-1600x1200.jpg

We have had both Sean Smith and Brian Stupski drawing some ideas on different aspects of this build. They both came back with a direction from out interpretation. Each rendering for the dash has quite a few things we like in each one and some other things that tell us not the direction on some other stuff. So this is the direction we are looking for.

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

[GregWeld]

Let me also ADD that we WILL NOT be doing the "Horn of plenty" curved gauge pods shown on the one rendering!

Personally I prefer the first drawing with the open top -- to me it says Bad Ass -- but with the tapered gauge pods STRAIGHT not curved but also totally "exposed" so they really make a statement ala the MB&F watch...

[GregWeld]

I almost forgot " Mini-Trucks Rule "


Marty -- You forgot the "D"....

[waynieZ]

That would be awesome if you could put a heads up display with that set up.

[CRCRFT78]

That first design is killer. Looks nice and sleek. The other just screams fat chick to me for some reason. Its nice but looks like it'll appear to be a little bulky in there.

[214Chevy]

....Personally I prefer the first drawing with the open top -- to me it says Bad Ass -- but with the tapered gauge pods STRAIGHT not curved but also totally "exposed" so they really make a statement ala the MB&F watch...

I second that. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Ketzer]

I like the second render, seems more like the style that was originally discussed for the build.


Jeff-

[preston]

Love the dash design (#1), but I really dislike that watch design. Rich guy watches kind of make me laugh in general though, you pay a fortune for something like that and then you can hardly read the little dial and it has a "power meter" so you can keep track of the battery/windup whatever when the average $3 Casio will last years and years on a battery.

Signs that you have too much money -
You are drooling over the "self winding" watch display case in the front pages of the DuPont registry.

However I understand that super expensive watches are very important else how will you let other people know you are obscenely wealthy ?

Anyway back to the dash design looks really nice and really innovative. That type of gauge pod can be seen in the Pagani Zonda and the new Falcon supercar (tried to locate some images but failed). Looks hot.

OH here I found one:

http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/11/official-falcon-f7-supercar/?pid=42810&gallery=3772#tp

[GregWeld]

However I understand that super expensive watches are very important else how will you let other people know you are obscenely wealthy ?http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/11/official-falcon-f7-supercar/?pid=42810&gallery=3772#tp


I usually just tell people -- you know -- kinda just get it over with -- and stop all the guessing. Then I had a "1%" tattooed on my forehead...

[GregWeld]

That would be awesome if you could put a heads up display with that set up.


That was the original plan until I killed it... it's just a "hot rod", not a Riddler whiz bang whootie zootie... and I thought - nobody would "see it" only the driver when he's driving - and it's just an extra bunch of stuff that gets in the way of the design of that ridiculous watch design.... :lol:

[GregWeld]

I like the second render, seems more like the style that was originally discussed for the build.


Jeff-



Jeff -- It says "Your Mommies Oldsmobile" to me.... It's a little too new car smoothie... Since we're not doing a bunch of body mods etc - we want to have a couple of elements that stand out and say --- you know -- something like "rich guy with too much money and time on his hands". :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Signs that you have too much money -
You are drooling over the "self winding" watch display case in the front pages of the DuPont registry.

However I understand that super expensive watches are very important else how will you let other people know you are obscenely wealthy ?


Those of us with several "self winding" watches keep them in safes like this... Just to make you feel better... I have a battery operated Swiss Army watch - and I keep it in here too when I'm not wearing it out in the shed.

It's a pretty bitchin' safe... But only an idiot would have a need for it. :D

http://www.brownsafe.com/features_Man_Safe/Man_Safe_4018.html

[Ketzer]

Jeff -- It says "Your Mommies Oldsmobile" to me....

Why you gotta bring my moms into it, maaann...!?! if you want bling bling, just say so... :thumbsup:

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/17470752/400508922.jpg

Jeff-

[Sieg]

Found some new drivin shoes for ya GW

http://intheircloset.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chinese-laundry-hoity-toity-snakeskin-stiletto-pumps.jpg

[GregWeld]

Why you gotta bring my moms into it, maaann...!?! if you want bling bling, just say so... :thumbsup:

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/17470752/400508922.jpg

Jeff-



Dude -- I be ballin' now! You down wid dat?


EEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA


Too funny!

[GregWeld]

Found some new drivin shoes for ya GW

http://intheircloset.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/chinese-laundry-hoity-toity-snakeskin-stiletto-pumps.jpg




I've seen these in the closet somewhere......

:lol:

[Flash68]

So here is the direction we are going with the dash. We took alot of inspiration from a fancy super high end watch company. MBandF watches make some killer stuff. We found this watch and it got us thinking what would this thing look like as a gauge cluster pod.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/img_mbf-hm4_lg1.jpg


Greg said he really liked the interior of the Ford GT.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/2008-GeigerCars-Ford-GT-Dashboard-1600x1200.jpg



Wow, that watch and that GT interior are classy and badass pieces of inspiration right there. Nice taste guys. Love it. :thumbsup:

And double wow... just saw the price of that watch. :omg:

[Sieg]

I've seen these in the closet somewhere......

:lol:

Funny you mention closet: http://intheircloset.com/heel-of-the-day-chinese-laundry-hoity-toity-stiletto-pumps

:D

[Fluid Power]

Watch? No, gauge cluster, yes.

Darren

[1Michel]

We have lights.

Taillights x 4 -
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012011.jpg

The taillights are from a Lotus Elise.

What is the diameter of the Elise tail lights????

[Kendall Burleson]

MORE PICS:yes: :yes: :yes:

[96z28ss]

What is the diameter of the Elise tail lights????

120mm

[1Michel]

120mm

Thanks;)

[Matt@BOS]

That watch, and I didn't realize it was a watch for a brief second, reminds me of this interior:

http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_636/car_photo_318424_25.jpg

[GregWeld]

Forget the dash - let's see some chassis development! Kenny called and he's still waiting for his....

[DTM]

this is a build i will watch...!! will see those cars in comming SEMA...

Dennis

PROJECT: MENACE

Custom '72 C3 Corvette Convertible

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=34425

[TheBradshaw]

That watch, and I didn't realize it was a watch for a brief second, reminds me of this interior:



I was thinking the same thing but, the street version.

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/TheBradshaw/gb/pagani_huayra_in_11_02.jpg

[kennyd]

Forget the dash - let's see some chassis development! Kenny called and he's still waiting for his....

keep me out of this Greg ! lol

[legend]

http://www.bmwcatalog.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BMW-328-Hommage-Interior.jpg

here's an interesting idea, they used an iphone to provide the actual gauge then clad it in some machined casings, then you can call up other features etc as long as it just appears in the right place on the phone.

from the 328 homage (http://bmwcatalog.info/design-analysis-bmw-328-with-vision-influences-homage-concept/)

[preston]

Wow those Pagani interiors are over the top but they are WAY too busy for me. I would get confused everytime I got in the car. I could never drive aggressively surrounded by that much "luxury".

[fleetus macmullitz]

I was thinking the same thing but, the street version.

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/TheBradshaw/gb/pagani_huayra_in_11_02.jpg

Rumor has it that a fancy, matching 'European Carrying Case' is included.

[daemon2]

It looks like a full service drivers seat

Rumor has it that a fancy, matching 'European Carrying Case' is included.

[GregWeld]

Wow those Pagani interiors are over the top but they are WAY too busy for me. I would get confused everytime I got in the car. I could never drive aggressively surrounded by that much "luxury".



Just get yourself a nice watch and stand out of the way on the sidewalk.

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/Care_Bears_Hug_Navy_Shirt.jpg

[Swain]

So is that steering wheel going to work for you ladies? :drive:

[ironworks]

So is that steering wheel going to work for you ladies? :drive:

So far so good. I need the paddle shifter back from the wiring harness guy.

[GregWeld]

Rodger....


I see a new ride in your future......



Chevrolet Cruze 2LT ($22,910)

Multiple colors mesh beautifully; comfortable front seats for taller people.

[ironworks]

Rodger....


I see a new ride in your future......



Chevrolet Cruze 2LT ($22,910)

Multiple colors mesh beautifully; comfortable front seats for taller people.

Why dont you rent one next weekend for you tall body guards. We can really try it out. I bet their definition of tall is 5'8".

[fleetus macmullitz]

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT ($22,910)

Multiple colors mesh beautifully; comfortable front seats for taller people.

...as well as being recommended for its adjustability.

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

[garagefresh]

da da da dammmn those headlights :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Greg would like to thank Sean Smith for the life size rendering of his car

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012014-2.jpg


For those of you who did not join us this weekend we had a blast at the show.

[GregWeld]

Thanks for letting me borrow your glasses.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for letting me borrow your glasses.

Greg 'Dahwitt' Weld... that's the best ya got? :rolleyes:

[ironworks]

Greg 'Dahwitt' Weld... that's the best ya got? :rolleyes:

That was so good, I'm not even sure it was a come back.

[Sieg]

Not sure about the glasses but that looks like an expensive t-shirt. :unibrow:

[Swain]

Where was Greg when we had to load our Trailers? He knew when to take off. LOL Had fun chattin at the show.

[ironworks]

The start of the adjustable brake and gas pedal. This worked out really slick and easy.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012054.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012053.jpg

Sneek peak of the chassis mid section. Nothing will hang below the rocker.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012056.jpg

[ironworks]

Where was Greg when we had to load our Trailers? He knew when to take off. LOL Had fun chattin at the show.


He was smart and flew in after and before all the work. Jason (WAR) he was not so lucky, I bet he will sleep for 2 days after this weekend.

Thanks Jason for the Help.

[ironworks]

Not sure about the glasses but that looks like an expensive t-shirt. :unibrow:

You should see the limited edition jackets. Those are expensive ones, Anybody can get a t-shirt. The Jackets are for paying customers and Employees.

[fleetus macmullitz]

That was so good, I'm not even sure it was a come back.

Like peeling an onion. :lol:



That rendering even looks great vertical. :D

Interested in what kind of feedback Sean Smith's been getting on it.

[Sieg]

You should see the limited edition jackets. Those are expensive ones, Anybody can get a t-shirt. The Jackets are for paying customers and Employees.I need one of those G-Dub replica shirts! Hopefully Greg didn't take all the mediums. :D Just let know how to order and pay. It will be one of the few items Greg has that I can actually afford. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I need one of those G-Dub replica shirts! Hopefully Greg didn't take all the mediums. :D Just let know how to order and pay. It will be one of the few items Greg has that I can actually afford. :thumbsup:

They will be available on my website shortly for 20 bucks each plus shipping. I looking to be able to put the shirt in a 5 buck flat rate envelope from usps. Gray and black available.

[GregWeld]

If any of you know geometry and calculus and physics -- then you'll know that when the picture taker is 6 foot to god -- and the "takee" is "X" feet away - that triangle will make the "takee" look shorter... and wider... and older. Glad I took the "new math" when I was in school or I'd have never figured all this out.

[Sieg]

They will be available on my website shortly for 20 bucks each plus shipping. I looking to be able to put the shirt in a 5 buck flat rate envelope from usps. Gray and black available.

Thank you.

The car is looking great! :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

If any of you know geometry and calculus and physics -- then you'll know that when the picture taker is 6 foot to god -- and the "takee" is "X" feet away - that triangle will make the "takee" look shorter... and wider... and older.

Uh...what?

Greg, you could sell savings bonds to compulsive gamblers.

:lol:

[GregWeld]

I'm really happy with the way the dash is turning out.... It's just killer craftsmanship!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/Image.jpg

[Sieg]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

He could have at least used an espresso brown or black sponge.

[Vegas69]

I know one thing, you need some better looking models in your booth. :D

[GregWeld]

I know one thing, you need some better looking models in your booth. :D

OUCH....


:D

[GregWeld]

Dude! That's a pretty big block of wood holding up that pedal... are you sure my heel can be on the floor and still reach that pedal??:faint:


[QUOTE=ironworks;392658]The start of the adjustable brake and gas pedal.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012054.jpg/QUOTE]

[camcojb]

I'm really happy with the way the dash is turning out.... It's just killer craftsmanship!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/Image.jpg

incredible fab skillz.............. :wow:

[Sieg]

Dude! That's a pretty big block of wood holding up that pedal... are you sure my heel can be on the floor and still reach that pedal??:faint:

Gotcha covered, new driving boots!

http://www.magic.org/store/images/ShoeBeesBluWhtstr.jpg

[96z28ss]

incredible fab skillz.............. :wow:

You can tell major engineering went in to that. The sponge is a great dampner we all know the roads on the Power Tour are not perfect. You wouldn't want the disc to be skipping all the time. However the sponge has many uses.

It allows it to be place in any of his cars, he can take it with him at all times.
He also likes to drink coffee while driving. Any spills are easily taken care of.

[jy211]

Gotcha covered, new driving boots!

http://www.magic.org/store/images/ShoeBeesBluWhtstr.jpg

DAMN! That's just wrong! :lol: :rofl: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I know one thing, you need some better looking models in your booth. :D

Well I'm sorry but Doug Renner was busy that weekend. I have to work with what I have. But all the little kids at the show thought Greg might of been there to make balloon animals for them. He just did not have his driving shoes on. :D :D :D

[tones2SS]

I'm really happy with the way the dash is turning out.... It's just killer craftsmanship!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/Image.jpg

Killer craftsmanship is right! Where else can you get a "cd" player like that! :lol:

[PumpkinPie]

Greg would like to thank Sean Smith for the life size rendering of his car

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012014-2.jpg


For those of you who did not join us this weekend we had a blast at the show.

Is that Poster really tall or did Rodger take that Picture standing a table?

[E.rodz]

just wanted to pop in here and tell you what a great build this is going to be.can't wait to see what you have in mind for the rest of the frame. keep up the great work guys!!!!!:thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Well I'm sorry but Doug Renner was busy that weekend. I have to work with what I have. But all the little kids at the show thought Greg might of been there to make balloon animals for them. He just did not have his driving shoes on. :D :D :D


Couldn't go--ran out of tall dark and handsome spray--

I've seen what Greg does with balloon animals---at Chilli's---surely you remember that dinner after Del Mar---somewhere there is a pic showing the fallout from Greg and ballon animals---I believe Mary took it.

Car is coming along fast---Is it SEMA bound in October of this year?

D

[awr68]

Super cool build! Can't wait to see this one in person!! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Greg, you been working out? You are looking stocky.;) Way to short to be that rich, but stocky.

[GregWeld]

Greg, you been working out? You are looking stocky.;) Way to short to be that rich, but stocky.

Nah -- it's just the arthritis taking over.... :unibrow:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nah -- it's just the arthritis taking over.... :unibrow:

And then there's also the issue of that pesky ear hair at your age...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/340x-1p.jpg

[Kendall Burleson]

look like the coolest guy in the place!!!!!were your kid at?:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ironworks]

I'm finally ready to send off what I hope is the final prototype of the X-frame chassis. It has a rocker height of 5 & 6 inches with only about a half inch of the chassis hanging below the rocker. It will ride down the road lower then an airbagged X-frame car. This frame has kicked my ass for the past few weeks but I can finally sleep at night. I got a new 64 bit computer this week and cannot believe i survived this long with out it. The new machine is so fast.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/X-framePt2.jpg

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Is it done yet?


:D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Is it done yet?


:D

Rumor has it IWK is making great progress since they replaced you with

r24FjiobLYo&feature


:wow:

[FlameBroiled]

So will this frame replace the stock one, while retaining the stock floor?

[ironworks]

So will this frame replace the stock one, while retaining the stock floor?

Most of the stock floor. Some of the floor cutting is due to the ride height. I'm thinking "IF" everything works out as planned. It will have a minimum of 5" of ground clearance and sit about an 1.5" lower at ride height then an airbagged x-frame car. Exhaust is tucked, fuel tank moved, and this is on a 295/35/21 and 265/40/20.

We shall see.

[71RS/SS396]

Where's the fuel tank going to be located?

[ironworks]

Where's the fuel tank going to be located?

In some jerry cans off the rear bumper.



In the trunk. Please read the complete post.......haha

[71RS/SS396]

In some jerry cans off the rear bumper.



In the trunk. Please read the complete post.......haha

I'd have to weed through all the other bs not pertaining to the build and I'm too lazy to do that. Are you keeping the original filler door location? If not the wagon tank could be an option, they mount in the quarter panel.

[coolwelder62]

I would mount the fuel tank up in the front of the car so the fuel doesn't have far travel.It will also keep you from having to cut the trunk floor.:willy:

[71RS/SS396]

I would mount the fuel tank up in the front of the car so the fuel doesn't have far travel.It will also keep you from having to cut the trunk floor.:willy:

It also works well for unplanned marshmallow roasting with it mounted near the engine. :D

[GregWeld]

Personally I'd like to see a return to gravity fed fueling systems -- so build a fuel tank using the cowl area like a Model A...

Scott volunteered to weld on it after we have test filled it with a half gallon of 110 octane and pressurized pure oxygen.

[coolwelder62]

Personally I'd like to see a return to gravity fed fueling systems -- so build a fuel tank using the cowl area like a Model A...

Scott volunteered to weld on it after we have test filled it with a half gallon of 110 octane and pressurized pure oxygen.Have Rodger leave some bare edge's around cowl. Welding should be done after paint and interior have been completed.:willy:

[ironworks]

I figure I better get an update on Greg's soon to be forgotten project before he gets swept under the mat as a Big Shot of days gone by. We have been working on finishing up the bottom of the car from all the floor and wheel tub work we did. We are test fitting a completed chassis prototype. We now have a ride height about 2" lower in the rear then an air bagged X frame car. You have to cut the floor just a bit more, But what is a bit more work when your getting 2"s closer to old mother earth on 21" wheels none the less. 15-20% of the floor is better then all of the floor to achieve this ride height.

So that dash is now one piece, we are getting ready to begin layout work to build the billet parts.
The sqaure holes and recess are just mock up for the billet insert for the dash. http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0032.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0042.jpg

We have been collecting these "cheap" separate speakers to go with these "no name" "Macintosh" Amplifiers that Greg found at a yard sale when his big benz got a flat after he got off on the wrong exit looking for chinese food in South Seattle. He had to buy them or risk getting beat up by a bunch of Gangsters.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0022.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0012.jpg

I have to figure out how to hide 4 of those big ass Hertz crossovers in the car. Good thing it's a Bubbletop and not a 32.

We are getting the car ready to digitally scan the front end once we get it on the proper chassis for final.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012063.jpg

We have been entertaining quite a few taillight ideas and we really think this is the direction for a bezel. I have a few more slices and dices to make but think this is a good direction.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/light-rev-F1.jpg

We had to cut out the windshield wiper motor mount to rotate the engine back behind the firewall and to get it out of the way of the electric gas pedal. The Electric pedal is sure a cool modification for a car thats gonna see some miles as you can move the pedals back and keep someone away from the steering wheel and allow multiple drivers.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012064.jpg


More to come.

[GregWeld]

Where's my amps??

I bargained those bad boys down from $7.50 to $5.00 and in the process almost got in a fight with the 300 lb wife who is her husbands first cousin... but thought they were worth it.

I have a bunch of product on order from Prodigy Customs which should be pretty cool... although it's been on order for a couple years now. It will make this car ride 2" BELOW street level and will blast it to the moon in less that 60 seconds... :unibrow: With a small suspension change it will literally corner like it's on rails.

[GregWeld]

Those subs are going to be badass to be sure dude!!!


TOCvZGXWTQo&feature=related

[ironworks]

Tracy said he was one board with this stereo system....

-JNYfKnseaI

[preston]

As long as you are running Macintosh amplifiers and Hertz speakers, don't compromise by running passive crossovers. Running the crossovers digitally inside the head unit or post processor and then providing an amplifier for each driver pair ie running fully active is the biggest step towards sound quality you can make after speaker selection and installation location/solidity.

It will provide a dramatic improvement in tonality and cleanliness, as well as allow you to properly tune the system.

I mean, if you're serious about sound quality and not just f'in around :)

(I will note that there are a few very high end car audiophiles who still believe passive x-overs can create the warmest sound, but they are like the guys who still pray to vinyl and have $10k needle cartridges, and their crossovers are as big as a monopoly board).

[Matt@BOS]

Where's my amps??

I bargained those bad boys down from $7.50 to $5.00 and in the process almost got in a fight with the 300 lb wife who is her husbands first cousin... but thought they were worth it.

I have a bunch of product on order from Prodigy Customs which should be pretty cool... although it's been on order for a couple years now. It will make this car ride 2" BELOW street level and will blast it to the moon in less that 60 seconds... :unibrow: With a small suspension change it will literally corner like it's on rails.

Dear lord! I hope Steve Frisbee warned Frank about what happens when you get ripped off :_paranoid

Matt

[Swain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvhuAJobQtE

Finished product

[Sieg]

HGqr7vBpnl0

[DOOM]

I figure I better get an update on Greg's soon to be forgotten project before he gets swept under the mat as a Big Shot of days gone by. We have been working on finishing up the bottom of the car from all the floor and wheel tub work we did. We are test fitting a completed chassis prototype. We now have a ride height about 2" lower in the rear then an air bagged X frame car. You have to cut the floor just a bit more, But what is a bit more work when your getting 2"s closer to old mother earth on 21" wheels none the less. 15-20% of the floor is better then all of the floor to achieve this ride height.

So that dash is now one piece, we are getting ready to begin layout work to build the billet parts.
The sqaure holes and recess are just mock up for the billet insert for the dash. http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0032.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0042.jpg

We have been collecting these "cheap" separate speakers to go with these "no name" "Macintosh" Amplifiers that Greg found at a yard sale when his big benz got a flat after he got off on the wrong exit looking for chinese food in South Seattle. He had to buy them or risk getting beat up by a bunch of Gangsters.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0022.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0012.jpg

I have to figure out how to hide 4 of those big ass Hertz crossovers in the car. Good thing it's a Bubbletop and not a 32.

We are getting the car ready to digitally scan the front end once we get it on the proper chassis for final.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012063.jpg

We have been entertaining quite a few taillight ideas and we really think this is the direction for a bezel. I have a few more slices and dices to make but think this is a good direction.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/light-rev-F1.jpg

We had to cut out the windshield wiper motor mount to rotate the engine back behind the firewall and to get it out of the way of the electric gas pedal. The Electric pedal is sure a cool modification for a car thats gonna see some miles as you can move the pedals back and keep someone away from the steering wheel and allow multiple drivers.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012064.jpg


More to come.

Okay Roger I'm looking at that 69 Camaro and it looks VERY familiar!!!!! Is everyone seeing what I'm seeing?????? Hiding those wheels is'nt going to work!! I no every detail on that car.........JAAAAASSSOOON whats up?????????????You have something to tell us ????

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Tracy said he was one board with this stereo system....

-JNYfKnseaI

Thats just mean !!!!

[ironworks]

Okay Roger I'm looking at that 69 Camaro and it looks VERY familiar!!!!! Is everyone seeing what I'm seeing?????? Hiding those wheels is'nt going to work!! I no every detail on that car.........JAAAAASSSOOON whats up?????????????You have something to tell us ????

That's not his car it has front sheetmetal. Sorry guess again.

[Ron in SoCal]

That's not his car it has front sheetmetal. Sorry guess again.

OLAP2?

[Flash68]

I have a bunch of product on order from Prodigy Customs which should be pretty cool... although it's been on order for a couple years now. It will make this car ride 2" BELOW street level and will blast it to the moon in less that 60 seconds... :unibrow: With a small suspension change it will literally corner like it's on rails.

Oh man now that's the funniest thing I've read from you in awhile. :rofl:

[coolwelder62]

Where's my amps??

I bargained those bad boys down from $7.50 to $5.00 and in the process almost got in a fight with the 300 lb wife who is her husbands first cousin... but thought they were worth it.

I have a bunch of product on order from Prodigy Customs which should be pretty cool... although it's been on order for a couple years now. It will make this car ride 2" BELOW street level and will blast it to the moon in less that 60 seconds... :unibrow: With a small suspension change it will literally corner like it's on rails.:willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :willy: :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Greg you know how to work a room. :thumbsup:

Even some famous non-laughers found it impossible to resist your comedic wit and wisdom while discussing supply side economics.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/eisenhower-nixon-laughing.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Ok guy's,Let's get back to the task at hand.This awesome car is never going to get finished if we keep getting side tracked.I am available (Pro-Boner) if a very talented welder/fabricator/food disposal is needed.Please call 1-800-Big-Boys. If my service's are needed.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

OLAP2?

Yep it is.

IIRC it's officious name is 'OLC2'. :)

[ironworks]

Yep it is.

IIRC it's officious name is 'OLC2'. :)

NOPE - We have 3 - 69 Camaro's in the shop currently and they all have widened front fenders on them now.

The OLC2 is waiting for a floater and and 6 speed trans. It is now parked next to the 69 camaro in question. Just cuz I have a camaro in the shop does not mean I have to post it online, Does it?

[fleetus macmullitz]

NOPE

But I said it with such conviction. :rolleyes:


Just cuz I have a camaro in the shop does not mean I have to post it online, Does it?

Because you're so post shy, right?

:lol:

[GregWeld]

NOPE - We have 3 - 69 Camaro's in the shop currently and they all have widened front fenders on them now.

The OLC2 is waiting for a floater and and 6 speed trans. It is now parked next to the 69 camaro in question. Just cuz I have a camaro in the shop does not mean I have to post it online, Does it?


Don't anybody mess up my thread with this Belly button Camaro crap please... :rofl: :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Don't anybody mess up my thread with this Belly button Camaro crap please... :rofl: :rofl:

Could be worse.... could be a multitudinous of Mustangs.

:lol:

[DOOM]

Don't anybody mess up my thread with this Belly button Camaro crap please... :rofl: :rofl:
Belly button??? Now us Camaro guys are reduced to belly buttons!. :D

[DOOM]

Roger I think we're getting the wool "STREATCHED" over our eyes:D I'll have to start a new investigation on this matter! And maybe a new thread? This thread doesn't like belly buttons,,:D

[Ketzer]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/0022.jpg




That's an interesting brand logo. Maybe for Greg you could silk screen a "Deez" in front of it... Oh wait, is that supposed to be an "H"?

[GregWeld]

No time for explanations --- I'm off to Austin Texass for the RTTA....


Yeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhaaaaawwwww


:cheers: :woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

No time for explanations --- I'm off to Austin Texass for the RTTA....


Yeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhaaaaawwwww


:cheers: :woot:


As a member of 'Team Weldintentions' I'll wear (or crayola) sumthin yellow in support.


:lol:

[James OLC]

OLAP2?


Not enough dust to be OLC2 :)
Blake is bringing one of the new Chicane/SpeedTech floaters down when he comes to RTTC... The Rodger should have enough parts to get back at it...

[James OLC]

Don't anybody mess up my thread with this Belly button Camaro crap please... :rofl: :rofl:

Why should this thread be any different than any other?

[Kendall Burleson]

Greg don't go to Austin the boat race is in San Marcos,Texas 40 mile south of Austin, Texas:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ironworks]

Why should this thread be any different than any other?

Isn't Greg's middle name jack. He has jacked more thread than anyone else.

[GregWeld]

Greg don't go to Austin the boat race is in San Marcos,Texas 40 mile south of Austin, Texas:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Gotto fly in somewhere.... so am on the plane now - gets into Austin at 5:00ish
grab some kind of crap rental car and head to San Marcos...

If the "race" is rained out -- guess I'll spend the day in Austin or San Antonio trying to find some barbecue! EEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAA

[GregWeld]

Why should this thread be any different than any other?

So true!



Hey Rodger can we see some pics of my car? I've forgotten what it looks like... is it a '69 or a '68??

[Swain]

Interesting story here....:rofl:

http://news.yahoo.com/york-man-grows-six-inches-surgery-184123767--abc-news.html

[monza]

Nice build guys! A Lateral G classic to say the least, the xtranormal vids, way to funny.
:thumbsup:
Looking forward to seeing it one day.

[Sieg]

Interesting story here....:rofl:

http://news.yahoo.com/york-man-grows-six-inches-surgery-184123767--abc-news.html

Swain - Don't be giving the little guy a bigger complex. :D

[TheBradshaw]

Do I spy Johns car getting worked on?



http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012063.jpg
.

[Darrell]

Do I spy Johns car getting worked on?

Nope,that's project SLOW MOTION!!!,coming along slooooowly :lol: :lol:

[ironworks]

Greg, Check out this really sweet floor jack we got for your car.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012004.jpg

This is with 5" of ground clearance.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012002.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012001.jpg


These Intro wheels are really growing on me. NOT

[WSSix]

That's kewl! Love it! Especially the wheels.

[Sieg]

She's lookin good!

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012003.jpg

These Intro wheels are really growing on me. NOT

I'd re-name 'em ...'Exit Wheels'. :(

What a ride height/stance btw Rodger. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

It's okay.... if that's what you're in to....:D

[Flash68]

It's okay.... if that's what you're in to....:D

cruisin thru the barrio? :_paranoid

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome! I think those wheels will look better with paint on the car. I think they look good on that style car.

[Ron in SoCal]

DIMveBU_dJc

[fleetus macmullitz]

DIMveBU_dJc

An anthropology students dream that bunch. :D

BTW this song was also recorded by the artist formerly know as 'Camaro Anxiety'.

[96z28ss]

Greg, Check out this really sweet floor jack we got for your car.
This is with 5" of ground clearance.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/1962Bubbletop3-1-2012002.jpg



Thats one cool looking shortbed Elcamino! Is Greg getting a hot tub put in the back!

[Flash68]

Thats one cool looking shortbed Elcamino! Is Greg getting a hot tub put in the back!

Ha! :thumbsup: :lol:

[214Chevy]

....These Intro wheels are really growing on me. NOT

Hahahahahahhahahaaaaaa!!!!!!!:willy: :willy:

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Thought Greg may see a little interior vision here--I like the 2-tone....looking for coil covers and stumbled on this 62 convertible..............jim

http://www.jetsetmag.com/classifieds/ads/1962-chevy-convertible/

[FETorino]

Those Intros really make the car.

[waynieZ]

Sweet ! That looks nice!!

[GregWeld]

Those Intros really make the car.



PERFECT!!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here's the link: http://www.introwheels.com/

Apparently these wheels are quite popular.

[Swain]

Greg,

Let's make some "One Offs". We can do some money sign wheels.

[Vegas69]

Is that Snoop in the drivers seat?

[KPC67]

its looking good Greg:yes:

[GregWeld]

its looking good Greg:yes:

That wouldn't be my opinion -- but I'm hoping it's the camera angles... I'm reserving judgement til I see it next week... but right now... I'm a bit "stressed" to say the least.