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

[ironworks]

UPDATE - after Greg's loss of interest in the big OL Bubble top, We did some trading for this car and my 57 Chevrolet and I put a chassis under this car and have had it in storage for a couple years. Well It is now under new ownership for a 6'8" customer from Las Vegas. Alot of the same concepts will be incorparated into this project as originally planned. We are looking for a 2016 debut with this car and ton of billet parts.


We have been hinting about this project for a while, so here we go. Greg asked me if I could build him a 1962 Bel-Air Bubble top for him earlier this year. He said he would let me use the car to promote our 58-64 Impala X frame replacement frames we have been working to bring to market for quite a while. He said the car had to have laser straight paint and have a bitchin interior. But he said he hated these cars but his son loved the 62's. I just happen to have a 1962 Bubble top clone I had bought off craigslist early this year for this very reason.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShoppicsApril019.jpg
Well at SEMA this year my good friend and fellow car builder Neil Lea finished up a super slick 62 black bubble top with an fuel injected 409. Greg came home from SEMA and said that was one of his favorites of the entire show, I knew we were on to something when he went from hating them to actually noticing one and saying it was one of his favorites at SEMA. He may still hate them but times are changing.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/DSC02175.jpg

So on to the build. Greg said he wanted big power, not the kind of race car big power that goes down the back stretch at Spring Mountain, but the kind that will plant you back in the seat as you get on the freeway. So we looked to GM Performance parts for their LSX-376 and put the big Magnuson Super charger on top with the Wegner front drive system. I have been told 700hp is easy with this. But we want the big torque number at 2500-3000 rpm. That should be no problem. As Greg and I began talking he wanted to make the car a driver but also wanted it built with some really nice one off parts. We have gotten pretty good at this Solidworks thing and have some guys who helps make up look good ( Bob, Eric, Matt ). So it was decided that we would machine a billet grille and headlight bezels like no one has ever seen. We would do the same with the side trim and a really bitchin dash. We purchased some SL500 front seats and are working to get those mounted in the car for the features they offer and the comfort. We are working to fill this car with top of the line features that you would find in a new car and hope we can do that with the ISIS system.

A few months back I stumbled on to this Lexus that I saw at SEMA that for some reason was the initial inspiration for this build.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/HRE_open_house_1013mm_proofs_215.jpg
Well I then found these other wheels from HRE that just really got my wheels spinning about how to build a 1962 Bubble top that was really quite different. I thought these wheels would do it. We have been selling HRE wheels for a long time and know there is no better quality then their wheels. I knew that these were a must have on this project. I got to tour their facility the day before Thanksgiving this year and let me tell you the work they put into them justifies the expense when you see the vast selection of details and colors of coatings. The styles of some of the wheels have to be seen in person to really understand. Pictures on the internet do not do them justice.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/943RLHREbubbletopwheel.jpg

[Garage Dog 65]

OH MAN I can't WAIT to watch this baby come together !!!!

Release the design hounds gentlemen !

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

[kennyd]

wow really frames for a 58 thru 62 ! i have always wanted one for my 62 .

[settintrendz]

Oooohhh, I'm excited about this one!!!!

[ironworks]

Well Time for some pics. Here is shot of the Magnuson Super charger bolted to the LSX-376 with the Wegner front drive system meant for these blowers. It runs the blower belt behind the water pump and relocates the drive system forward. The valve covers are from Katech. The engine will be DBW and will incorporate our new line of wiring harness's that will come wrapped and equipped with mil-spec connectors.
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The car when I bought it seemed really solid. But after I got done having the car dipped we found that the outer rocker and floors were pretty solid but that somehow the inner rockers we junk I'm not sure how that happens. So of course that takes quite a bit of work to cut out perfectly solid rockers and floors to get to the inner rockers.
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The quarters had the typical trace rust on the lower edge and the outer wheel tub was JUNK. Since we knew we wanted the car as low as possible and wanted to run a 295 rear tire. We went ahead and built some rear wheel tube to maximize the room over stock and not have to rework the stock wheel tubs because of rust and shape.

Now as you can see in this picture the peak on the replacement quarter was not the same as the doors. To some people that small thing might be addressed with Bondo, but we went ahead and cut in new metal we formed to match the doors so there are no paint shrinkage issues and its right.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsNov2011005.jpg

[ironworks]

wow really frames for a 58 thru 62 ! i have always wanted one for my 62 .


You know it's comments like this that put you one step lower on the ladder everyday.

Mr Davis your "62" truck frame is completed.

[ccracin]

I just wanted to post to say I was on the first page of the longest build thread on Lateral-G! :lol: This should be good, buckle up people! :D

[ironworks]

Well Like I said we started with that Lexus as a direction. We really thought this car in a brown to Dark gray would be bitchin. Then Greg discussed the lava brown used on his wife's Audi R8. We had also been in disscussion with Sean Smith about doing a few sketches and working with us for some ideas on the details of the car. We started out with a really loose sketch of the side view of the car and ended up with this. We were trying some ideas on putting a recess into the side trim and some other details into the car at this point.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/sideview.jpg

We then decided we wanted to have a smooth transition in the side trim and carry the reveal a bit further forward on the side of the car. We also had the HRE 943RL wheels drawn into the rendering. I really feel this rendering helps put Greg and I on the same page with this car and starts to give the car a really different but very bad ass vibe. I'm really excited about the direction of this build.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/SSsideview1.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Greg, That's going to be the.......BADDEST Bubble Top In THE UNIVERSE!!! :thumbsup:

[street3285]

Cant wait to see this thing finished. I am subscribing! :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

I really like the side trim in the first rendering. I like how the reveal begins at the bottom of the rear side glass.

[radrambler]

COOL BODY
LOVE THE IDEAS...COLOR......DESIGN..
LOVE THE WHEELS and Stance
CONGRATS Mr G Weld..

I know this is gonna be a show stopper..

:cheers:

Tom

[214Chevy]

I'm sorry, but that brown just did it for me. :faint: :faint: It is crazy. I say brown it is, if it were me. Oh, the motor is sick too. That Maggie looks like a fine piece of art on top of the LSx. Can't wait to see this one come to life. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Well Like I said we started with that Lexus as a direction. We really thought this car in a brown to Dark gray would be bitchin. Then Greg discussed the lava brown used on his wife's Audi R8. We had also been in disscussion with Sean Smith about doing a few sketches and working with us for some ideas on the details of the car. We started out with a really loose sketch of the side view of the car and ended up with this. We were trying some ideas on putting a recess into the side trim and some other details into the car at this point.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/sideview.jpg

We then decided we wanted to have a smooth transition in the side trim and carry the reveal a bit further forward on the side of the car. We also had the HRE 943RL wheels drawn into the rendering. I really feel this rendering helps put Greg and I on the same page with this car and starts to give the car a really different but very bad ass vibe. I'm really excited about the direction of this build.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/SSsideview1.jpg

Those renderings...wow. :thumbsup:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/2011-Audi-R8-5.jpg

[Swain]

61's and 62's are one of my favorite cars. My next car after the Camaro is a 61 bubble top. Cool project Rodger sure this one is gunna be over the top just like everything else you guys do. :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

I really like the side trim in the first rendering. I like how the reveal begins at the bottom of the rear side glass.

x2 i like the way it flows with the rear pillar creating a arch...
man that brown is gonna be sick!!! what color for int then? a rich light brown like in the new jeep suv??:unibrow:

[HRBS]

Hats off to both of you. Very classy indeed.
IMO the moldings in the hand sketch rendering are very unique and different compared to the rendering moldling that looks like a modified version of stock.
But thats my 2 cents.... and in this economy its reduced to 3/4 cent so its not worth much.

Greg... the "Weld-Air" concept looks great.

[fletcherscustoms]

My favorite car of all times. Even though I dreamed of building one on Hydraulics and wire wheels. I love 62 bubbles!!!

Very interested in more info on the motor and blower info. Sent you a PM

[Rybar]

Wow Greg, this is a way cool build in a sea of Camaro's. Love the rendering, wheels and paint choice as well. Can't wait to see this one as well

[E.rodz]

nice car to build.something a little different.the bubble top body styles just look soo swweeet with the right stance.do you plan on building a new chassis for it or just modifying the orig. frame?.I like the dash concept so far. keep the inspiration going.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Greg, I had a 62 while I was in college. Fixed it up (paint, wheels and rebuildt283) then gave it to my younger brother as a gift when he graduated HS then watched him destoy it on a daily basis. Really liked that car. They really take on a good look with the right stance and wheels. The renderings of the car you have are a beaut. Hard to keep up w/everything you've got going, man retirements a bitch ain't it!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Cruiser style cars rule !!!

[Jr]

Greg,
What color interior do you plan on using? Also, are you looking for 700 hp to the wheels or crank? I just read that the nick Williams 102 mm tb really opens those blowers up to more power and cooler iat's.

I plan on following the build progress the whole way:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Those renders are standout. :thumbsup:

I'm loving the brown as well.

Greg, you're gonna look awfully small in that big car. :D

[96z28ss]

Those renders are standout. :thumbsup:

I'm loving the brown as well.

Greg, you're gonna look awfully small in that big car. :D

He looks small in any car, except for when he goes to go-kart track.

[56pickup]

Greg looking forward to seeing this one done! Love the color combo! Rendering turned out great! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Geez -- A guy goes out to dinner and comes home to find a whole bunch o shizzazel going on 'round here!



EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA



Thanks to all for the kind words.... and AL -- I got a good belly laugh out of that man! Too funny!

Just for arguments ---- RODGER likes the brown on the LEXUS.... I love the LAVA GREY on my wifes R8... Per this picture. They also have a grey brown color per the post by SKIP showing on an R8.

Here's my problem.... a car has to kick you in the nuts... and really can't be what "somebody else wants". And brown just isn't a color that does it for me. I'm kind of going of the looks and feel of - to pick one car - a CLS 63 AMG - a car that just turns heads - everyone knows it's powerful - but won't "win" any contests particularly - but you know it kicks ass... and they're not "orange" or bright blue.... they're BLACK - or metallic grey -- or silver (that's out)... SO when I picture the car done -- it has to say '62 updated big baller road hog kool like a big ass Mercedes. Does that make any sense?

Here's the wifes LAVA GREY R8 -- which is a color that really makes the body lines shadow and highlight. But we're not done yet or settled on the final color for exterior or interior...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gwens%20R8/IMG_0990.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gwens%20R8/IMG_0992.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Greg,Why do you have Qu-be-cul's in your garage.:_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

SO when I picture the car done -- it has to say '62 updated big baller road hog kool like a big ass Mercedes. Does that make any sense?


Alot of sense Greg. :thumbsup:

Seems like on this build your goal is a nice, agreeable, serene experience... the anti-Redeuce.


:lol:

[ironworks]

Geez -- A guy goes out to dinner and comes home to find a whole bunch o shizzazel going on 'round here!



EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA



Thanks to all for the kind words.... and AL -- I got a good belly laugh out of that man! Too funny!

Just for arguments ---- RODGER likes the brown on the LEXUS.... I love the LAVA GREY on my wifes R8... Per this picture. They also have a grey brown color per the post by SKIP showing on an R8.

Here's my problem.... a car has to kick you in the nuts... and really can't be what "somebody else wants". And brown just isn't a color that does it for me. I'm kind of going of the looks and feel of - to pick one car - a CLS 63 AMG - a car that just turns heads - everyone knows it's powerful - but won't "win" any contests particularly - but you know it kicks ass... and they're not "orange" or bright blue.... they're BLACK - or metallic grey -- or silver (that's out)... SO when I picture the car done -- it has to say '62 updated big baller road hog kool like a big ass Mercedes. Does that make any sense?

Here's the wifes LAVA GREY R8 -- which is a color that really makes the body lines shadow and highlight. But we're not done yet or settled on the final color for exterior or interior...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gwens%20R8/IMG_0990.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gwens%20R8/IMG_0992.jpg

I'm thinking my initial post was misunderstood. I like both colors for the car, brown and gray. I think the brown was a more traditional color for the car when it was taking on that direction in the beginning. Now I fully agree with the Lava Gray we have discussed, it represents a more "Badass" vibe that we are looking for on this car. I think it fits the direction we now have the car going in. I posted a pic of the Lexus for the vibe it gives off and feeling Greg and I had both felt about the car in the beginning. That Brown Lexus is the baddest Lexus I have ever seen and that was the vibe I was looking for on this bubbletop. Plus that Lexus is the car that inspired me to do a high end S63 Bubbletop kinda car. I have never seen this Lava Grey in person, As far as I know Bakersfield does not even have an Audi dealership. Then when Skip posted the picture of the brown Audi R8 I was kinda confused as I did not know if that was a different color then what I had only seen on my phone up to this point.

So Game on with the Lava Gray. Now we need to find the interior colors and the black to dark gray to titanium inside trim and wheel center color.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm really excited about the direction of this build.


http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/SSsideview1.jpg

I can see why. :thumbsup:



Here's another Lexus color. Likely you both may have seen this color on an IS.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_6.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_9.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_4.jpg

[Jason@TopEndFab]

Subscribing.....
:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Greg,Why do you have Qu-be-cul's in your garage.:_paranoid


So I have a place to put my lawnmower??? -- like Lenie!:unibrow: :D



These are pics of when I bought the car. I actually went to the dealership with my son Alex to look at the S4's with him.... and this was sitting on the floor... the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Gwen's birthday was in a couple of weeks (the lightbulb lit up!) so I bought it for her. She was driving an '06 BMW 650i Convertible... On her birthday I took here and some friends for dinner - none of them knew what I'd done. We drove her BMW and had valet park it. When we went to retrieve "her" car - they brought this up with a big red bow on it.

Her comment was priceless -- She's busy blabbing with friends -- turns around and sees this and blurts out -- WTF IS THAT? I said - it's your new car -- and she says -- WELL... WTF IS IT? It's become a standing joke now.

Anyway -- back to the thread -- RODGER is right on about the intent of the build -- a '62 Bubble Top S63 AMG. It doesn't need a 572 twin turbo rat-a-tat-tat motor it just needs massive torque... paddle shifted 4L80E... kinda fat tires - great interior - a color combo that says inviting, classy, & badass like a high end call girl... and just enough rumble to get noticed. The doors have to shut like my S63... and it has to have a compliant but capable ride (Ironworks new chassis!). Don't look for it on the autocross... look for it on the highway and on Power Tour. :woot:

[70rs]

Awesome build Greg. Very classy. And it's in good hands. (understatement)

Hope you all have a great Christmas. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Greg don't change a single thing from that second rendering!!!!!:faint: :faint: :faint: :wow: :wow: :wow:

[NAPA 68]

How bout chassis pics & details!

[ironworks]

The Bubbletop project is coming along nicely. We have spent the past few weeks getting the sheetmetal really dialed in to fit properly.

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I found some salvaged SL500 front seats from a 2 door convertible. They have tons of adjustment. And are pretty comfortable. We cut the seat belt pillars and head rests off the tops of the seats.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011010.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011002-1.jpg

We are going to run with the basic shape of the stock dash, But will begin trying to figure out how to do this dash in a style that goes with the vibe and direction of the car.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011003-1.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I have away's wanted one of these BUBBLE TOP's,but figured I needed to wait until I was an OLD dude:lol: .Prob.the best LOOKING car's GM ever built.

[radrambler]

Greg

thanks for sharing that story about the gift car..Pretty damn cool.
I want a new shirt.. I wanna be like Greg Weld.. only in with my body. :D

Love what you and Rodger are doing with this car.. Im sure it will be awesome.:thumbsup:

Tom
ps thanks for explaining the investment stuff. wish they made everyone of us learn that before we set off into the world to WORK for money.
Im 40.. damn it, you make so much sense. I feel way behind..

[GregWeld]

I have away's wanted one of these BUBBLE TOP's,but figured I needed to wait until I was an OLD dude:lol: .Prob.the best LOOKING car's GM ever built.

Great - we have a buyer for it already and it's not even done yet! God Bless America!:hail: :rofl:

[Rick Giles]

Man this 62 is going to be a ton of fun to watch being built!! You guys are incredible! The older I get the better these cars look. Had one when I was 16 and sold it after driving it 5 miles. Thought it was a boat! Guess we are entitled to make one mistake in life.:D

[GregWeld]

Greg

thanks for sharing that story about the gift car..Pretty damn cool.
I want a new shirt.. I wanna be like Greg Weld.. only in with my body. :D

Love what you and Rodger are doing with this car.. Im sure it will be awesome.:thumbsup:

Tom
ps thanks for explaining the investment stuff. wish they made everyone of us learn that before we set off into the world to WORK for money.
Im 40.. damn it, you make so much sense. I feel way behind..



Tom --

I do some whacky stuff --- even gets me to chuckling about it sometimes... this was one of the good ones. Truthfully - I was scared to death she was going to kick my azz... she LOVED her BMW... and I'd already traded it off! Without asking! That usually doesn't work out real well!:unibrow:

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The problem with money management - it seems to be a taboo discussion even amongst friends! WTF is wrong with us - we need guidance and help on everything else in our lives and this is one of the most important. So it's okay to discuss sex? But not how to set ourselves up for retirement? No wonder the country is broke! :wow: :wow:

[Cris@JCG]

Greg/Rodger- This will be an incredible build to watch & come together for 2012!

[radrambler]

Tom --

I do some whacky stuff --- even gets me to chuckling about it sometimes... this was one of the good ones. Truthfully - I was scared to death she was going to kick my azz... she LOVED her BMW... and I'd already traded it off! Without asking! That usually doesn't work out real well!:unibrow:

++++++++++++++++++++

The problem with money management - it seems to be a taboo discussion even amongst friends! WTF is wrong with us - we need guidance and help on everything else in our lives and this is one of the most important. So it's okay to discuss sex? But not how to set ourselves up for retirement? No wonder the country is broke! :wow: :wow:

EXACTLY.... you said it.. WTF IS RIGHT. You speak from experience. OBVIOUSLY You did it and it worked. If i a clue about how important money working for me was early in life, id be enjoying life right now ..instead of starting from scratch @ 40 THATS WHY I LOVE THIS HOBBY ..GOOD PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF.. Funny, SMART, loves cool cars and willing to share knowledge with the rest of us. Appreciate what you have shared. :thumbsup:
Now back to the BUILD THREAD.:cheers: . WHOOO HOOOO .. Great build.

Tom

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,Is it done YET.:lol:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJX9yUKJeQ&feature=related:lol:

[radrambler]

Rodger,Is it done YET.:lol:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJX9yUKJeQ&feature=related:lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: lmao.. Scott.. damn that was good.

Tom

[camcojb]

that's going to be a great car Greg. You're a very lucky guy. :thumbsup:

[settintrendz]

Man, it's tough to pull off a build that is "badass", yet still has a classic, timeless look. This seems like it will shape up to be a perfect marriage of the two. Fantastic concept. Exceptional workmanship. Great job :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

This is going to be one bitchin car. Greg, I like your color choice.

[Flash68]

This is going to be one bitchin car. Greg, I like your color choice.

Kelli, is that you? If not, who took control of Todd's computer?

[Tom.A]

Kelli, is that you? If not, who took control of Todd's computer?

Funny :lol: I was thinking he might of been on the wagon again like starting his new years resolutions early.

BTW: Rodger & Greg look forward to seeing this one :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

Kelli, is that you? If not, who took control of Todd's computer?

Of course it was Kelli, their getting married, She will be in control from here on out!

[DBL NKL]

That's going to be one awesome build guys. Love the concept, dig the drive line, and really like the wheels you've picked.

Greg,

The R8 story was a good one and had me chuckling here. First time I saw one of those was a few years ago when Calgary was the kick off city for the infamous Bull Run. Four of us were headed to Montana on our Harley's for a day ride when an hour south of town we were blitzed by an R8 that went by us at warp 5. About 3 miles later he was stopped on the roadside with a Sheriff parked behind him. We laughed and rolled on as the cops were waiting for all these guys headed stateside out of Canada. About 5 minutes north of the border we were doing 80-90 and rolling in the hills when that same Audi passed us again.

This time he was at warp 7 and must of past us doing at least a buck eighty or more because we watched him disappear down the valley and over another rolling hill in a matter of seconds and that was a long ways from us. It sounded wicked when he blasted by us the second time and it was obviously WOT. Nice car for sure and I'm thinking your wife agreed. I'll bet your stock moved up on that move. I know my wife would be tickled if I bought her an R8. Gotta wait until she's done hauling the kids around before that happens though. :thumbsup:

[Phaeton]

Greg there's your plate WTF IZ IT :D

[GregWeld]

This is going to be one bitchin car. Greg, I like your color choice.


:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :D


Thanks buddy!

[GregWeld]

Greg there's your plate WTF IZ IT :D

I wanted to put that on her car -- she didn't want it - but I thought it would be perfect.

Funny how many people see the car and ask that EXACT question!

We just chuckle to ourselves later.

[GregWeld]

That is a color called TEAK BROWN -- Drove over to Audi to see it.... it looks great in this rendering - but is totally boring brown in "the flesh". BUT -- I found another color called DAKOTA GREY that is a grey brown that I sent to Rodger yesterday that is pretty close to the rendering that Sean drew up.



Those renderings...wow. :thumbsup:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/2011-Audi-R8-5.jpg





Here's a couple of iPhone pics of a color called DAKOTA GREY -- kind of interesting - and plays different tones in different lights!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Bubbletop/IMG_1771.jpg



Same color -- different light!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Bubbletop/IMG_1768.jpg



A color of upholstery they had -- so just put the two together for some "thoughts".



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Bubbletop/IMG_1771.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Bubbletop/IMG_1773.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Color looks really nice Greg! there appears to be a ton of flop to it from the pictures. How does it look outside?

Matt

[89 RS]

This is going to be a sweet build Greg. I've always loved those bubbletops for some reason. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Color looks really nice Greg! there appears to be a ton of flop to it from the pictures. How does it look outside?

Matt


Yeah -- we've flip flopped a lot! Oh wait.... you're talking about the colors! Yeah -- it was amazing to see it go from brown gold to grey brown... which is what I kinda liked about it. The other color - Lava Grey - goes from medium grey to dark grey... with a larger metallic flake. I really like both of them.

Might have to have a couple panels sprayed out and live with 'em awhile....

[GregWeld]

This is going to be a sweet build Greg. I've always loved those bubbletops for some reason. :thumbsup:


I've always loved the Impala and or the drop top version and was really not a fan of the bubbler... but with Sean Smiths renderings - I'm digging it now!:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

I've always like the bubble tops. There aren't too many around the Lat-g parts. Keep the pics coming Grego!! I think the consensus is the brown.

They just look soooo....spaceship-like. :lol:

[Ketzer]

Another huge fan of the Bubbletops! :thumbsup:

I'm doing brown on my project and really liking the one used on those new Fiat 500 golf carts. It's very dark brown, less of the greyish you seem to favor.

Jeff-

[Vegas69]

Funny :lol: I was thinking he might of been on the wagon again like starting his new years resolutions early.

BTW: Rodger & Greg look forward to seeing this one :thumbsup:

Ya, right....:lol:

[waynieZ]

Sweet looking project Greg. I love the power choice with that and the frame its going to be a ball to drive. I'm going to have to save up for a trip to see your cars in person, sort of like the Peterson museum, accept you drive yours. lol

[GregWeld]

Sweet looking project Greg. I love the power choice with that and the frame its going to be a ball to drive. I'm going to have to save up for a trip to see your cars in person, sort of like the Peterson museum, accept you drive yours. lol

Nah -- just show up at Columbus GG Show -- Rodger will have it there.... That's if Kenny doesn't wreck it... and Tracy can get the upholstery done. :willy: :unibrow:

[ironworks]

Nah -- just show up at Columbus GG Show -- Rodger will have it there.... That's if Kenny doesn't wreck it... and Tracy can get the upholstery done. :willy: :unibrow:


Just to be clear Columbus 2013, not 2012. We can take the 32 this year.

[56pickup]

Just to be clear Columbus 2013, not 2012. We can take the 32 this year.

Planning on having my 55 there in 2013 :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Just to be clear Columbus 2013, not 2012. We can take the 32 this year.

I didn't quote "A" year --- just that he could see it sometime there...:cheers:

[ironworks]

I didn't quote "A" year --- just that he could see it sometime there...:cheers:


Just putting it out there. HAHA

[GregWeld]

Just putting it out there. HAHA

Get back to work! And it would be ready!:rofl:

[toddshotrods]

Just to be clear Columbus 2013, not 2012. We can take the 32 this year.
That's a good start. The right side of the country needs to catch up on "The Weld Collection" anyway. :bow: :lol:

[Fluid Power]

Anyway -- back to the thread -- RODGER is right on about the intent of the build -- a '62 Bubble Top S63 AMG. It doesn't need a 572 twin turbo rat-a-tat-tat motor it just needs massive torque... paddle shifted 4L80E... kinda fat tires - great interior - a color combo that says inviting, classy, & badass like a high end call girl... and just enough rumble to get noticed. The doors have to shut like my S63... and it has to have a compliant but capable ride (Ironworks new chassis!). Don't look for it on the autocross... look for it on the highway and on Power Tour. :woot:[/QUOTE]


Greg, I think you are spot on. I am so looking forward to this car. The details are perfect and I love the fact that the exhaust note will be subtle. I think a lot of guys that build cars similar to this ruin them by putting the big rumpty rump exhaust on them when understated power suits the build style so much better. The AMG or M5/M6 exhaust note is spot on!

I think I came a little when I saw Roger started a build thread on this!

Darren

[cencalc6]

Excellent choice of car.....I've always wanted a 62 Bel-Air....By the looks of it on that rendering, is going to be a Very Sweet looking Ride :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Anyway -- back to the thread -- RODGER is right on about the intent of the build -- a '62 Bubble Top S63 AMG. It doesn't need a 572 twin turbo rat-a-tat-tat motor it just needs massive torque... paddle shifted 4L80E... kinda fat tires - great interior - a color combo that says inviting, classy, & badass like a high end call girl... and just enough rumble to get noticed. The doors have to shut like my S63... and it has to have a compliant but capable ride (Ironworks new chassis!). Don't look for it on the autocross... look for it on the highway and on Power Tour. :woot:


Greg, I think you are spot on. I am so looking forward to this car. The details are perfect and I love the fact that the exhaust note will be subtle. I think a lot of guys that build cars similar to this ruin them by putting the big rumpty rump exhaust on them when understated power suits the build style so much better. The AMG or M5/M6 exhaust note is spot on!

I think I came a little when I saw Roger started a build thread on this!

Darren[/QUOTE]


Yeah -- At one point I called "The Rajah" (as Skip calls him :lol: ) and said - lets put a NRE TT 572 in it... it's a big car with a huge engine compartment! But then he talked me off the ledge and we re-hashed the "intent".... And the intent is to put a bunch of miles on it - have it at all the major shows and prove the chassis... Plus get enough "attention" that people will want to see what Ironworks builds....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yeah -- At one point I called "The Rajah" (as Skip calls him :lol: ) and said - lets put a NRE TT 572 in it... it's a big car with a huge engine compartment! But then he talked me off the ledge and we re-hashed the "intent".... And the intent is to put a bunch of miles on it - have it at all the major shows and prove the chassis... Plus get enough "attention" that people will want to see what Ironworks builds....


" Raja (also spelled rajah, from Sanskrit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskrit_language) राज rāja- and Urdu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urdu_language): ... is an Indian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India) term for a monarch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch), or princely ruler of the Kshatriya (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kshatriya) varna (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varna_%28Hinduism%29)."

Good to see Wikipedia has high (or tall? ;) ) regard for the 'The Rajah'. :D


Greg, regarding the exhaust note ...I know you want to keep it low key. I like the deep, throaty sound many of the stock GM LS exhaust systems have.

A number of aftermarket systems I've heard seem to have lost that.

[GregWeld]

Greg, regarding the exhaust note ...I know you want to keep it low key. I like the deep, throaty sound many of the stock GM LS exhaust systems have.

A number of aftermarket systems I've heard seem to have lost that.


If it ended up sounding just like my S63 - I'd be thrilled! It "rumbles" but never intrudes into the cabin - but jump on it - it gets loud but very deep throated.

Some of these exhausts sound like meat grinders on steroids.

[GregWeld]

I forgot to add --- the exhaust (stock) on my M5 (10 cylinder) was THE WORST exhaust sound in the history of the universe. That was just ONE of the many reasons I sold it 6 months after I bought it. What a nasty sounding little motor! Total Ricer.

[fleetus macmullitz]

If it ended up sounding just like my S63 - I'd be thrilled! It "rumbles" but never intrudes into the cabin - but jump on it - it gets loud but very deep throated.

Some of these exhausts sound like meat grinders on steroids.

AMG's have great sounding exhausts for stockers. :thumbsup:

I forgot to add --- the exhaust (stock) on my M5 (10 cylinder) was THE WORST exhaust sound in the history of the universe. That was just ONE of the many reasons I sold it 6 months after I bought it. What a nasty sounding little motor! Total Ricer.

Heard 'em...they were bad.

Gratuitous Chicayne pic...since this is a '62 build thread after all. ;)

Can't tell from here for sure, but it looks like the upper body color may be gray.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Rad%20Rides/2324599844_b326c16351_b.jpg



BTW- are you guys planning to whack the roof a little?

[GregWeld]

Still can't figure out why they used the ugly body (a post) for that build...

Rajah will have to answer the roof whacking question... we've talked about it - but I'm really trying to stay away from a bunch of useless money wasting body mods... I just don't think the car needs much. "Much" being the operative word.

[radrambler]

"Chicayne"
one of the coolest street machines ever.(:hail: Dan H.). Is Green.. two shades of Green. in the pic above it looks grey but its not..
62 is a Great Body.. love the brown tones I think you have a great plan Greg!

Tom

[Jr]

Still can't figure out why they used the ugly body (a post) for that build...

Rajah will have to answer the roof whacking question... we've talked about it - but I'm really trying to stay away from a bunch of useless money wasting body mods... I just don't think the car needs much. "Much" being the operative word.

Leave the roof alone. This is being built as a badass driver, not a show queen.

I do love chicane! That is one sweet ride!

[Jr]

Did you go with the rear 1:1 cog pulley for that 2300 supercharger?

[slownova]

Maybe it got said, but if you're trying to make it like the AMG S63, why not use that engine? It would fill that engine bay perfect. But I understand you're probually just trying to show the LS bolt in of the chassis, and go with a proven platform probually huh? The 7 speed and new 5.5 bi-turbo motor in the 2011's would be wicked...

[GregWeld]

Maybe it got said, but if you're trying to make it like the AMG S63, why not use that engine? It would fill that engine bay perfect. But I understand you're probually just trying to show the LS bolt in of the chassis, and go with a proven platform probually huh? The 7 speed and new 5.5 bi-turbo motor in the 2011's would be wicked...


If we were building a Riddler car - that would be "the ticket" - but we're building an "every mans" car - one that can be built by anyone... that is friendly that way. LS/blower motor - simple crate stuff - A chassis from Ironworks - nothing too trick in the body - some billet stuff for "bling" and to make it a bit 'wow' - but not overdone...

BTW -- a replacement motor for my car is like $53 GRAND.... and at that price - I'd buy something really badass unless Mercedes was going to be a sponsor! :D

[slownova]

If we were building a Riddler car - that would be "the ticket" - but we're building an "every mans" car - one that can be built by anyone... that is friendly that way. LS/blower motor - simple crate stuff - A chassis from Ironworks - nothing too trick in the body - some billet stuff for "bling" and to make it a bit 'wow' - but not overdone...

BTW -- a replacement motor for my car is like $53 GRAND.... and at that price - I'd buy something really badass unless Mercedes was going to be a sponsor! :D

fair enough.

[ironworks]

Still can't figure out why they used the ugly body (a post) for that build...

Rajah will have to answer the roof whacking question... we've talked about it - but I'm really trying to stay away from a bunch of useless money wasting body mods... I just don't think the car needs much. "Much" being the operative word.

No plan to wack the roof. But we might chop the windshield just a bit but not lower the overall height. I have thought about rolling the top of the windshield line forward just a bit, kinda give it the hair club for men treatment. In other words get rid of the balding man look they can tend to have.

[coolwelder62]

No plan to wack the roof. But we might chop the windshield just a bit but not lower the overall height. I have thought about rolling the top of the windshield line forward just a bit, kinda give it the hair club for men treatment. In other words get rid of the balding man look they can tend to have.Before you wack up the roof, sell me the car and I will save it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

No plan to wack the roof. But we might chop the windshield just a bit but not lower the overall height. I have thought about rolling the top of the windshield line forward just a bit, kinda give it the hair club for men treatment. In other words get rid of the balding man look they can tend to have.

Sounds like a smart fix for that hereditary condition that plagues all bubbleheads. ;)

In the rendering (which I know do not always convey even a close representation of the vehicle), it looked like the top has been chopped.

So I wanted to see if that was intentional or not. Thanks for clearing that up.

[cencalc6]

No plan to wack the roof. But we might chop the windshield just a bit but not lower the overall height. I have thought about rolling the top of the windshield line forward just a bit, kinda give it the hair club for men treatment. In other words get rid of the balding man look they can tend to have.

lol! like the way you put that :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Sounds like a smart fix for that hereditary condition that plagues all bubbleheads. ;)

In the rendering (which I know do not always convey even a close representation of the vehicle), it looked like the top has been chopped.

So I wanted to see if that was intentional or not. Thanks for clearing that up.

Well I have a different view on renderings, Greg and I discussed this a few days ago. Renderings are just a basic view the direction of the car. They are not an exact cut list on how to build a car to get this desired rendering appearance. They provide a direction and give the owner a sample of what certain things might look like. Enough to make some decisions on things they may like or not like. Renderings help customer that are struggling to visualize what a builder is suggesting or vice versa.

The thing is you could hire the best designer/artist on the planet to design up the project on paper for you and the project could end up not looking like what was drawn for a few reasons. It may not be possible, I see lots of cars that have some crazy bad ass stance and there is no way that car could ever be built let alone driven. Then sometimes what looks good on paper does not look so good in person. It really comes down to the guy doing the work, if he does not have a sense of how to make something look right or have someone to tell him what is too much or not not enough. Then it makes it tough to see the rendering through to a proper end result.

The last thing I have found is with the computer age, what some artist draws and put on paper might be 100% perfect to scale and proportion but when they scan it into the computer and then somebody resizes it to make it fit a certain picture size and then somebody uploads that pic to say photobucket and then somebody views it on their jumbo monitor and another guy views it on his flip phone's tiny screen. You really have no idea what is what. I have seen customers spend money with artists to try and get this 100% perfect proportion rendering and that is great if you want to hang on the mantle. But if all your looking for is a road map what does it matter, because your just wasting time and money. Most artists get 400-1000 bucks to do a few views, and at say 40-50 bucks an hour that is just a few hours spent on each rendering. I prefer to work with a few different artists and I pick them for ideas and their style not always for a perfect hand drawn sketch. I picked Sean Smith on this project for his ideas that push the envelope. He does not care about what is normally done. Sometimes he wants to push too far and sometimes that idea that is too far is just right when you think about it for a while.
We also hired a second artist who gave us some ideas, but I have not seen any sketches. I picked him for his restrained ideas. Both Greg and I thought it might be a good idea to have one more idea guy in the discussion. So far both guys have kicked in some great ideas. The headlights and taillights on this car will be killer due to both guys.

I find it is easier to build a crazy over the top anything goes car. One where they just throw the laundry list at it. But it is hard to maintain the original design that made a care so sought after but yet improve upon that original design but not go TOO far. There are lots of cars that I think go too far. But like the old saying goes there is a girl for every guy and a guys for every girl. And some guys like FAT CHICKS.

I did want to say publicly that Sean Smith (http://www.seansmithdesigns.com/) knocked the side view of this car out of the park and some of his ideas have been pivotal for this project. Just seeing what Greg and I had discussed in a rendering has really helped Greg and I come up with new ideas and really helped us communicate ideas and get a handle on the direction and vibe of this build.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

[QUOTE=

BTW -- a replacement motor for my car is like $53 GRAND.... and at that price - I'd buy something really badass unless Mercedes was going to be a sponsor! :D[/QUOTE]



Wussy :lol:

[GregWeld]

Wussy :lol:



Trust me! I tried to go there... but Rodger is right -- that isn't what we're trying to build. That's why we all need sounding boards. I was getting all jacked up and he was putting on the brakes. I like that!

But I've been thinking about a 100K interior.... :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

But I've been thinking about a 100K interior.... :rofl:

Count on it...cuz that's the going rate to have one done with some fine Corinthian leather.


:lol:

[Payton King]

Looking forward to this build. One of my all time fav body styles

[GregWeld]

Count on it...cuz that's the going rate to have one done with some fine Corinthian leather.


:lol:


Thanks for chiming in RICARDO!!:rofl:

[GregWeld]

Looking forward to this build. One of my all time fav body styles

Pull up a chair and put your party hat on big boy!

:D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Well I have a different view on renderings, Greg and I discussed this a few days ago. Renderings are just a basic view the direction of the car. They are not an exact cut list on how to build a car to get this desired rendering appearance. They provide a direction and give the owner a sample of what certain things might look like. Enough to make some decisions on things they may like or not like. Renderings help customer that are struggling to visualize what a builder is suggesting or vice versa.

The thing is you could hire the best designer/artist on the planet to design up the project on paper for you and the project could end up not looking like what was drawn for a few reasons. It may not be possible, I see lots of cars that have some crazy bad ass stance and there is no way that car could ever be built let alone driven. Then sometimes what looks good on paper does not look so good in person. It really comes down to the guy doing the work, if he does not have a sense of how to make something look right or have someone to tell him what is too much or not not enough. Then it makes it tough to see the rendering through to a proper end result.

The last thing I have found is with the computer age, what some artist draws and put on paper might be 100% perfect to scale and proportion but when they scan it into the computer and then somebody resizes it to make it fit a certain picture size and then somebody uploads that pic to say photobucket and then somebody views it on their jumbo monitor and another guy views it on his flip phone's tiny screen. You really have no idea what is what. I have seen customers spend money with artists to try and get this 100% perfect proportion rendering and that is great if you want to hang on the mantle. But if all your looking for is a road map what does it matter, because your just wasting time and money. Most artists get 400-1000 bucks to do a few views, and at say 40-50 bucks an hour that is just a few hours spent on each rendering. I prefer to work with a few different artists and I pick them for ideas and their style not always for a perfect hand drawn sketch. I picked Sean Smith on this project for his ideas that push the envelope. He does not care about what is normally done. Sometimes he wants to push too far and sometimes that idea that is too far is just right when you think about it for a while.
We also hired a second artist who gave us some ideas, but I have not seen any sketches. I picked him for his restrained ideas. Both Greg and I thought it might be a good idea to have one more idea guy in the discussion. So far both guys have kicked in some great ideas. The headlights and taillights on this car will be killer due to both guys.

I find it is easier to build a crazy over the top anything goes car. One where they just throw the laundry list at it. But it is hard to maintain the original design that made a care so sought after but yet improve upon that original design but not go TOO far. There are lots of cars that I think go too far. But like the old saying goes there is a girl for every guy and a guys for every girl. And some guys like FAT CHICKS.

I did want to say publicly that Sean Smith (http://www.seansmithdesigns.com/) knocked the side view of this car out of the park and some of his ideas have been pivotal for this project. Just seeing what Greg and I had discussed in a rendering has really helped Greg and I come up with new ideas and really helped us communicate ideas and get a handle on the direction and vibe of this build.

Great info...that's why you da Rajah. :)

Thanks for chiming in RICARDO!!:rofl:

Muchas Gracias, Señor!


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/ricardo-montalban-khan-star-trek-2.jpg

[Gandalf]

Here is shot of the Magnuson Super charger bolted to the LSX-376 with the Wegner front drive system meant for these blowers. It runs the blower belt behind the water pump and relocates the drive system forward. The valve covers are from Katech. The engine will be DBW and will incorporate our new line of wiring harness's that will come wrapped and equipped with mil-spec connectors.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsOct2011351.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsOct2011350.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsOct2011349.jpg


Now that's HOT! Nice ol' boat of Greg's that it's going in and all but that is a sweet looking LSX setup right there.

Looking forward to watching this build - Ironworks quality build all the way!

Gregg

[RECOVERY ROOM]

We will use the foreskins of the Yaks on the north side of a very secret location in China...very rare stuff indeed. Greg has to go over and hunt them down and get it

[radrambler]

We will use the foreskins of the Yaks on the north side of a very secret location in China...very rare stuff indeed. Greg has to go over and hunt them down and get it

LMFAO...:rofl: :rofl: TRACY.. that was awesome... instead of" bling factor" it will be called" schwing factor" on the interior.... :lol:

Tom

[Ketzer]

I have often heard that northern chinese yak foreskins are veeery supple.... almost as nice as pleather.


Jeff-

[Kendall Burleson]

This is going to be good.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I have often heard that northern chinese yak foreskins are veeery supple.... almost as nice as pleather.


Jeff-

When you need the seat to adjust up, Just rub the sides:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Sounds to me like the seats could be a bit stiff.

I was thinking of baby Naugahs... and have the inserts be chicken buttholes and skin off the feet.

[Sieg]

Don't forget elephant scrotum, one sack should equal at least 40 yak.

[tones2SS]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsOct2011350.jpg

Wow!:drool:

[Gandalf]

Don't forget elephant scrotum, one sack should equal at least 40 yak.

LMAO!!! :rofl:

[coolwelder62]

Don't forget elephant scrotum, one sack should equal at least 40 yak.That would SUCK having to shave your interior every morning before work.:rofl:

[ironworks]

Wow this thread has completely gone down hill. If "Brian" was here he would have something to say to all of you......


FYI - Brian is an inside joke from a post a long time ago.

[Autokraft]

Man that is going to be a sweet ride :hail:

[War]

Man that is going to be a sweet ride :hail:

The Yak Sak or Chicken Buttholes? What the hell was this thread about?

[Autokraft]

Let me clarify, that "Car" is going to be a sweet ride! lol:lol:

[skatinjay27]

Wow this thread has completely gone down hill. If "Brian" was here he would have something to say to all of you......
lol!
butafter he says it he wont read any reply's after that so dont even bother!

[ironworks]

Greg's Bubble top is progressing nicely. We have been working on some details as my guys are getting the sheetmetal together. We have set up a rough mock up of the chassis to fine tune the ride height we are looking for on this project. I have a few ideas to be able to make the car sit even lower and make the frame a bit stronger. So here is some of the basic mock up we started with. These are 19's and 20's. I'm entertaining running a 20" and 21" wheel combo so we don't have to custom make the 19" front. Plus I think we have left some of the traditional look behind with the vibe of the car and could go from 45 and 40 series tires to 35 and 30 and still not have the tires look like rubber bands.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011004.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011003.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011002.jpg

Here is the start of the fuel tank we are building that will use the Vaporworks fuel system. We will be using the CTS-V fuel pump in the stainless tank with multiple fuel pick ups. We will be relocating the tank from underneath the car and in the way, up and into the trunk. It should be about 24 gallons if my math is correct.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011001-2.jpg

These are the baffles
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011002-2.jpg

[GregWeld]

Get your sorry ass back out there and take some photos from your KNEES.... so the rest of us can get a REAL VIEW of the stance!!

You can pretend you're kneeling to kiss my azz.... :rofl:

[ironworks]

Get your sorry ass back out there and take some photos from your KNEES.... so the rest of us can get a REAL VIEW of the stance!!

You can pretend you're kneeling to kiss my azz.... :rofl:

I would but these pics are from a few weeks ago. We had to slow down on your project to work on a more important customers project.....

[GregWeld]

I would but these pics are from a few weeks ago. We had to slow down on your project to work on a more important customers project.....



Oh yeah -- I forgot about Tylers 50/50

[ironworks]

Oh yeah -- I forgot about Tylers 50/50


Don't worry your right below him. But he is not the top of my list.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I would but these pics are from a few weeks ago. We had to slow down on your project to work on a more important customers project.....

This is ... touche.

Oh yeah -- I forgot about Tylers 50/50

This is touche on steroids!


:lol:

[frojoe]

Get your sorry ass back out there and take some photos from your KNEES.... so the rest of us can get a REAL VIEW of the stance!!


what he said

[mexMan]

Greg sure is a softie... but anyway...

Great build there! You better drive the oil out of it Greg.

[coolwelder62]

What is more important than what is getting done on the car,is what did you have for lunch.

[ironworks]

What is more important than what is getting done on the car,is what did you have for lunch.


WORD. I bet the angle on these pictures seems fine for us average sized guys like us. Huh Scott?

[GregWeld]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011007.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsDec2011004.jpg
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Wow! What a great shot of the top of the trunk lid!

Oh - and there's another great shot of the top of the top!

Oh - and lookie there! A shot of the top of the hood too!

Was there supposed to be a STANCE shot in here somewhere?

[coolwelder62]

It is cold and flu season,U know.Maybe they should not be laying down on that cold concrete floor to get a low stance shot.:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

It is cold and flu season,U know.Maybe they should not be laying down on that cold concrete floor to get a low stance shot.:unibrow:

"THEY"? -- I just want Shannon to go over and take a couple of pics so I can see what the car looks like. :rofl:

[coolwelder62]

"THEY"? -- I just want Shannon to go over and take a couple of pics so I can see what the car looks like. :rofl:You need to have some trust in Rodger.He has done this sorta thing before.:lol:

[ironworks]

"THEY"? -- I just want Shannon to go over and take a couple of pics so I can see what the car looks like. :rofl:

Like i said the car is not in the same condition to take new pics. I might have another stance pic with Kennys 62 tomorrow or tuesday. We are test fitting a first prototype tomorrow after i get parts from the laser cutter.

[ironworks]

Wow! What a great shot of the top of the trunk lid!

Oh - and there's another great shot of the top of the top!

Oh - and lookie there! A shot of the top of the hood too!

Was there supposed to be a STANCE shot in here somewhere?

Look on the bright side you may never see those things in the real life of Greg Weld. These pics will assure you the roof and hood are as straight as the rockers.

[fleetus macmullitz]

You can't stop Greg Weld, you can only hope to contain him...

Here's one way.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/55%20Chevys/Roy55_1872-1.jpg

[ironworks]

You can't stop Greg Weld, you can only hope to contain him...

Here's one way.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/55%20Chevys/Roy55_1872-1.jpg

Wow nice rendering never seen that before.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Wow nice rendering never seen that before.


It's not a rendering. :)

Bunch of build pics here...

http://www.artmorrison.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=635&g2_page=3

[GregWeld]

Skeepers --- Did I ever mention to you.... 'er never mind -- my '32 is still there and I'm just going to keep my mouth shut 'til she's done....

<creeping off quietly :_paranoid >

[skatinjay27]

Look on the bright side you may never see those things in the real life of Greg Weld. These pics will assure you the roof and hood are as straight as the rockers.
and all i can say to that reply is...

"winning"!!!!!!!!:lol:

[GregWeld]

and all i can say to that reply is...

"winning"!!!!!!!!:lol:



LOL


SO TRUE!

[Vegas69]

I can tell these two ego maniacs are going to need a very highly paid mediator. :unibrow: :lol:

[ironworks]

I can tell these two ego maniacs are going to need a very highly paid mediator. :unibrow: :lol:

Well hello pot, my name is kettle. :D

[Al Moreno]

Look on the bright side you may never see those things in the real life of Greg Weld. These pics will assure you the roof and hood are as straight as the rockers.

:lol: :willy: :rofl: :drama: :_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skeepers --- Did I ever mention to you.... 'er never mind -- my '32 is still there and I'm just going to keep my mouth shut 'til she's done....

Uh yeah, I seem to recall a thread or 2 where that was mentioned.

Your point?

:D





<creeping off quietly :_paranoid >

:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

"THEY"? -- I just want Shannon to go over and take a couple of pics so I can see what the car looks like. :rofl:

Forget the pics. A live video feed is a more fitting request, King.




:lol:

[71RS/SS396]

When's the 61 Buick chassis going to be done? :_paranoid :unibrow: :D

[ironworks]

When's the 61 Buick chassis going to be done? :_paranoid :unibrow: :D

Just need a deposit and a buick.

[71RS/SS396]

Probably be easier and cheaper to just cut the floorpan out and put a Chevy floor in it.

[coolwelder62]

I thought I would check in on the progress,before I head out for Lunch.:D

[ironworks]

Probably be easier and cheaper to just cut the floorpan out and put a Chevy floor in it.

It would be interesting to compare my perimeter style frame design to the what would fit under a 61 Buick. HMmmm

[71RS/SS396]

I thiught I would check in on the progress,before I head out for Lunch.:D

Looks like the regularly scheduled programming has been interrupted by the food network again :_paranoid

[71RS/SS396]

It would be interesting to compare my perimeter style frame design to the what would fit under a 61 Buick. HMmmm

I'm not sure what's different about the frame but the front and rear suspensions Buick vs Chevy are completely different.

[coolwelder62]

Looks like the regularly scheduled programming has been interrupted by the food network again :_paranoid:rofl: :rofl: Damn I just Dripped mustard on my shirt from laughing.:rofl: :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm not sure what's different about the frame but the front and rear suspensions Buick vs Chevy are completely different.

Those fools!

They refused to embrace the concept of Government Motors. :mad:



:lol:

[71RS/SS396]

:rofl: :rofl: Damn I just Dripped mustard on my shirt from laughing.:rofl: :rofl:

Just smear a little grease and dirt in with the mustard stain and call it abstract art. :D

[Ketzer]

I think this thread took an arrow to the knee...


Jeff-

[ironworks]

I think this thread took an arrow to the knee...


Jeff-

Did you expect anything less?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Wow! What a great shot of the top of the trunk lid!

Oh - and there's another great shot of the top of the top!

Oh - and lookie there! A shot of the top of the hood too!

Was there supposed to be a STANCE shot in here somewhere?


Well played Greg! :thumbsup:

On Overhaulin' they punk the car owner, on this one the car owner punks the builder.


:lol:

[GregWeld]

Well played Greg! :thumbsup:

On Overhaulin' they punk the car owner, on this one the car owner punks the builder.


:lol:



WINNING!!!!


:rofl: :willy: :unibrow: :D :rofl: :willy: :unibrow: :D

[RECOVERY ROOM]

:rofl: go get em tiger

[Vegas69]

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

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

[Bryan O]

^^:rofl: :rofl:

[96z28ss]

Oh thats classic. Good job Todd. This thread is going to be in lat-g hall of fame quick.

[ironworks]

PAYBACK never seemed like such a more fitting name

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12859457/ice-man-finds-about-about-greg-weld-bubble-top


Just kidding guys

[Kustom_dude]

you guys are killing me...... :rofl:

[toddshotrods]

Even though I knew that this thread was going to be more hang out/have fun than car build, I am simply amazed at where this has gone and seems to be going! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You guys really should have talked to TLC or Speed and put this out for the world to experience. Pitch - show them the thread, and tell them this is what happens when Greg does a "few tweaks", now he's doing a full build - just imagine where it will go! :lol:

[GregWeld]

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

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

GD Hysterical! OMG! Thanks for making me laugh out loud - I was giggling like a teenage girl!

[GregWeld]

PAYBACK never seemed like such a more fitting name

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12859457/ice-man-finds-about-about-greg-weld-bubble-top


Just kidding guys



WINNING!!!!!:woot: :woot: :rofl: :rofl:


OMG FUNNY!!

[HRBS]

I usually dont chime in to things not subject to the thread topic.... but Damn !
Those are two of the funniest freakin things on this site !
Thanks for the laughs !

Oh.... IMO Todds was off the chart funny ! :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I will give it to Todd that one was good. I thought i laughed hard about the mustang honda guys video. But really this kinda stuff is what makes this place fun. Im gonna have to build quite a car to out shine the fun and game that will end up in this thread.

[radrambler]

:rofl: :lateral:

Wow .. Those videos are funny,,.. Rodger .. Dude ,homerun..
Now we need a Video with Tracy and Greg and Rodger talking about the Yak foreskin/elephant sack 100k interior.:rofl: .That would be over the top funny !!.. Rodger i know you are talented enough to make that happen...

WINNING IS RIGHT GREG !!!!!!!

Tom

[Ricochet]

:rofl: I'm dying over here!! Damn near choked on my cereal reading this! You guys seriously have way too much time on your hands!! :lol:

[Vegas69]

These two make it to easy. :unibrow: I've got a few other buddies I may have to pick on one of these days....:thumbsup:

Kelli was absolutely cracking up at Rodgers.

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,I thought your voice would be deeper.Did you take a bad shot earlier during your Dodge ball game.:rofl: :rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

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

[214Chevy]

Now that's funny. I don't care who you are.:lolhit: :lolhit:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Those are frickin hilarious...

[mexMan]

Really, Rodger, how tall are you?

Anyway, Greg, you're gonna get a HIGH quality build, if you're expectations are TALL, it's gonna be BIGGER than what you could ever expect.

[R.A.D]

PAYBACK never seemed like such a more fitting name

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12859457/ice-man-finds-about-about-greg-weld-bubble-top


Just kidding guys

WOW!!:unibrow:

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12859457/ice-man-finds-about-about-greg-weld-bubble-top

[N2TRUX]

I see its going to run Intro Vintage wheels. What size are they? Did you ever get better pics?

[tones2SS]

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

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

LMAO!!!:rofl:

[GregWeld]

eeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaa

[GregWeld]

I see its going to run Intro Vintage wheels. What size are they? Did you ever get better pics?

Buzzer..... <as in the end of the quarter at basketball game> --- it's running HRE's not Intros...

[FETorino]

Buzzer..... <as in the end of the quarter at basketball game> --- it's running HRE's not Intros...

What size Intros are you going with?

[GregWeld]

What size Intros are you going with?

Okay -- go back to page ONE - then scroll down.... eventually you'll see what looks like a wheel.... if you get a magnifying glass out and peer long and hard at the little picture there - you'll see "HRE". Not "Intro".

19's and 21's -- HRE Wheels.... Not Intros

:wow: :willy: :lol:

[FETorino]

Okay -- go back to page ONE - then scroll down.... eventually you'll see what looks like a wheel.... if you get a magnifying glass out and peer long and hard at the little picture there - you'll see "HRE". Not "Intro".

19's and 21's -- HRE Wheels.... Not Intros

:wow: :willy: :lol:

Oh I knew they were HREs....... you took the bait....... I was curious of the size. Awesome build you have going there. For a Chevy its going to be pretty nice. Especially with those Intros.

[ironworks]

Okay -- go back to page ONE - then scroll down.... eventually you'll see what looks like a wheel.... if you get a magnifying glass out and peer long and hard at the little picture there - you'll see "HRE". Not "Intro".

19's and 21's -- HRE Wheels.... Not Intros

:wow: :willy: :lol:

We are also looking at 20's and 21's. They will only make the 943RL 20, 21, and 22's. But could do a custom 19 if needed.

[GregWeld]

We are also looking at 20's and 21's. They will only make the 943RL 20, 21, and 22's. But could do a custom 19 if needed.

Ah -- Rodger that shows you how short my memory is - because we just had that whole 20 and 21" size discussion today! DOH!

FETorino.... I tricked you - we're going with Intro Vintage - 'cause the other guy thinks that's what they are.... :rofl: :rofl:

[DriverzInc]

This ones going to be good, looking forward to seeing it as it progresses. I miss my ol' 62 dearly and will live vicariously through the update pics. Love the color and the wheels.

[R.A.D]

looking forward to progress

[N2TRUX]

Buzzer..... <as in the end of the quarter at basketball game> --- it's running HRE's not Intros...
I looked at the rendering, but thought maybe you had opted for a retro vibe instead. i will assume that the Intro in the pics are for mock up purpose.

[GregWeld]

I looked at the rendering, but thought maybe you had opted for a retro vibe instead. i will assume that the Intro in the pics are for mock up purpose.

Those are rollers.... go back to the first page posts of the rendering to see the wheels that are planned for the build. :cheers:

[214Chevy]

Let's all say it together..

H.......R.........E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[N2TRUX]

Those are rollers.... go back to the first page posts of the rendering to see the wheels that are planned for the build. :cheers: Yes, as mentioned I saw the renderings and pics posted. Then I saw the shop pics and thought maybe there had been a change.

Thanks for straightening that out....:thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

That car will work with any tire are wheel combo killer car.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Those are rollers.... go back to the first page posts of the rendering to see the wheels that are planned for the build. :cheers:

So we're supposed to believe the Intros are just the rollers, huh? ;) ;)

Sounds like you're telling us there's a


yCFB2akLh4s

[GregWeld]

Let's all say it together..

H.......R.........E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



J2HBdRCroks

[syborg tt]

Great looking project guys.

Really looking forward to seeing the finished engine bay.

You really have some tuff competition out there that all have done some awesome stuff. I am sure you will come up with something new and cutting edge.

Can't wait to see it in person at Sema 2012

[RECOVERY ROOM]

We are on board with this project.

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yeah buddy!

:lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[waynieZ]

We are on board with this project.

SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ironworks]

We have lights.

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

Headlights x 4 -
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012007.jpg

We will have to do a few mods to get them to fit properly.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012008.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012010.jpg

The taillights are from a Lotus Elise. The headlights are made by JW speaker. They come in 5.75" and 7" diameters. They are an LED headlight that uses 2 Watts for each light when on. Ironworks will begin selling these in the next few weeks. I'm working on doing a comparison install with them in my wife's Jeep.

Here is a video from Harley Davidson that shows a closer view.
-gQ7tjo8LPE

[56pickup]

We have lights.

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

Headlights x 4 -
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012007.jpg

We will have to do a few mods to get them to fit properly.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012008.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012010.jpg

The taillights are from a Lotus Elise. The headlights are made by JW speaker. They come in 5.75" and 7" diameters. They are an LED headlight that uses 2 Watts for each light when on. Ironworks will begin selling these in the next few weeks. I'm working on doing a comparison install with them in my wife's Jeep.

Here is a video from Harley Davidson that shows a closer view.
-gQ7tjo8LPE



Awesome! Jw Speaker products are nice! There a local company and make some great products. I am going to be using the Harley Screaming Eagle headlights on my project and jw speaker also makes them.


Cant wait to see this thing done! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Such small hands -- and you know what they say about that.....

[pokey64]

Super kool project Greg! I'm excited to see all the stuff getting devloped for these cars! Makes me want to get back on my 64. Just need to wrap up Beth's damn camaro.

I'm about 3 hours from Tracy's shop. I'll have to run down to check out the bub when it's there.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice! :wow:

They should weld a few oncoming eyes shut.



:lol:

[GregWeld]

Super kool project Greg! I'm excited to see all the stuff getting devloped for these cars! Makes me want to get back on my 64. Just need to wrap up Beth's damn camaro.

I'm about 3 hours from Tracy's shop. I'll have to run down to check out the bub when it's there.


Thanks Ed!

I'd love you to see it at Tracys! It's got to be there early September and should be there a month. That gives him about 3 days to work on it and the rest of the time for fishing....

[Kendall Burleson]

Can't wait to see what Tracy can do to it bring it to the next level:hail: :hail: :hail:

[67ragtp]

Greg, Rodger

Im always late to the party, just got caught up on this very cool build, WOW! the rendering is killer!! Love the bubbles, looking forward to seeing the progress.:thumbsup:

Rich

[syborg tt]

Great choice for the taillights they will look really nice out back.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2008%20Good%20Guys%20Columbus/2008%20GG%20Columbus%201052.JPG

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.

[FETorino]

We have lights.



Headlights x 4 -
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012007.jpg

We will have to do a few mods to get them to fit properly.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012008.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012010.jpg



Why are you cheaping out? They should look good with the Intros though.........

[HEEP]

Such small hands -- and you know what they say about that.....

Small Gloves?????:D

Greg, I love this build. I'm searching right now to on Ancestry.com to see if you are some long lost uncle I can claim.
Right now, it's not working out for me. As always, these builds of yours bring a new level of cars and entertainment.

HEEP

[GregWeld]

Why are you cheaping out? They should look good with the Intros though.........



Dude.... <spicoli style> It's just the way I roll.... I'm a regular buffalo squeezer. :D

[ironworks]

Why are you cheaping out? They should look good with the Intros though.........

Just remember those Intro's belong to a real big redneck from Arkansas with a anger management issues. He does not take jokes about his junk wheels lightly.

[syborg tt]

Just remember those Intro's belong to a real big redneck from Arkansas with a anger management issues. He does not take jokes about his junk wheels lightly.

okay i just fell off my chair laughing

[GregWeld]

I'm searching right now to on Ancestry.com to see if you are some long lost uncle I can claim.

HEEP


Charley travels in that area of the country so you could be one of his....


Currently you have to be a professional car builder to qualify for support. :cheers:

[ironworks]

Charley travels in that area of the country so you could be one of his....


Currently you have to be a professional car builder to qualify for support. :cheers:

Don't you have to make money to be professional? Just sayin.

[ccracin]

Don't you have to make money to be professional? Just sayin.

Nope, just be paid for the work! Making money has nothing to do with it! Therefore you are a real PRO! :lol:

[GregWeld]

Don't you have to make money to be professional? Just sayin.

No - you just have to be able to bill on an invoice topped with a rubber stamp... Negative cash flow has always been a sign of wealth... just ask the average American. If your wife has a great big Louis Vinyl (pronounced Vi Nell) purse - then you must be wealthy and therefore a professional (at something). :willy:

[Sieg]

Don't you have to make money to be professional? Just sayin.

I'd rather deal with a very high value company like your's that turns out exceptional cars than a "professional" company that turns out exceptional invoices..........just sayin :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

I'd rather deal with a very high value company like your's that turns out exceptional cars than a "professional" company that turns out exceptional invoices..........just sayin :unibrow:

Sieg - There's one of those just north of you.... In Portland. They're very professional.

[ironworks]

No - you just have to be able to bill on an invoice topped with a rubber stamp... Negative cash flow has always been a sign of wealth... just ask the average American. If your wife has a great big Louis Vinyl (pronounced Vi Nell) purse - then you must be wealthy and therefore a professional (at something). :willy:

Does Burlap count? If you roll your "R" it sounds more up town.

[96z28ss]

Great choice for the taillights they will look really nice out back.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2008%20Good%20Guys%20Columbus/2008%20GG%20Columbus%201052.JPG

not crazy about the look of 4 bullseyes can you get them in all red?
Possibly 2 red white lights and 2 all red lights. Just my .02

[Sieg]

Sieg - There's one of those just north of you.... In Portland. They're very professional.

Xxxtremely............don't think for a minute that I don't appreciate the "free" education. :unibrow:

[214Chevy]

Put me in line for a pair of the headlights when you all start selling them.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

not crazy about the look of 4 bullseyes can you get them in all red?
Possibly 2 red white lights and 2 all red lights. Just my .02

I agree - the other option is to look at the LED Taillights that are on Semi Trailers and then build a custom housing. The size would be very similar to what is already on the 62 and it sure would be Trend-Setting. Then you could start a new venture selling custom LED Tail-Lights for 62's.

Heck I think the Ring Brothers said it best - We make more moeny selling parts then we do building these cars.

http://www.awdirect.com/product_images/large/AX415R.jpg

http://www.awdirect.com/product_images/large/wb2gr.jpg

or a 4" round LED
http://compare.ebay.com/like/270537544476?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y


Dakota Digitals
http://www.dakotadigital.com/cartimages/prd_zm_554.jpg

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-62-Chevy-Impala-Bel-Air-Biscayne-LED-tail-lights-/390310518958

[ironworks]

Put me in line for a pair of the headlights when you all start selling them.:thumbsup:

Just let me know what you want. I have the dealer status just no time to get them out to the masses. Greg's car is keeping pretty busy this month. We have a tight deadline to make paint by late April.

[mrenj23]

Just let me know what you want. I have the dealer status just no time to get them out to the masses. Greg's car is keeping pretty busy this month. We have a tight deadline to make paint by late April.

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.

[GregWeld]

Xxxtremely............don't think for a minute that I don't appreciate the "free" education. :unibrow:

I was thinking Steve's Auto Restoration..... :lol:

[ironworks]

We got the SL500 seats set up on brackets in the middle of the car. The blocks of wood are just to hold the seat up on the outside until we get the outside rails of the chassis installed. These seats have a ton of adjustment, front to back, up and down, recline, etc. I think Greg can drive this car with just a phone book now.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012017.jpg

Check out the heavy duty aluminum construction of the seat frame. These seats are heavy but really bitchin.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012013.jpg

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

[Sieg]

Make sure he can reach the pedals!

[96z28ss]

looks like seat needs to be forward 1.5 feet he'll never reach the pedals.
You might need to salvage a pedal assembly out of a car with the power adjustable pedals. even then it might need more travel.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Must have been gray flannel coat day in the shop :lol:

[96z28ss]

Must have been gray flannel coat day in the shop :lol:

nah those are the uniforms.

[ironworks]

Must have been gray flannel coat day in the shop :lol:

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

[syborg tt]

Must have been gray flannel coat day in the shop :lol:

Is it really that cold in California

[GregWeld]

I better try the seats out on the Saturday I'm coming down for GNRS... Going to do the show on FRIDAY then have lunch with Gonzo on Saturday... so then maybe I should cruise to Giantsville and make sure I can reach the pedals.

Then will be back down on my way to TexASS mid February.

[ironworks]

I better try the seats out on the Saturday I'm coming down for GNRS... Going to do the show on FRIDAY then have lunch with Gonzo on Saturday... so then maybe I should cruise to Giantsville and make sure I can reach the pedals.

Then will be back down on my way to TexASS mid February.

Everybody will be at the GNRS from around here. We have a booth at that show. With T-shirts, Believe that or not....

Everything is just mocked up and nothing is final. I'm not worried, I fit fine.....Just sayin

[GregWeld]

Everybody will be at the GNRS from around here. We have a booth at that show. With T-shirts, Believe that or not....

Everything is just mocked up and nothing is final. I'm not worried, I fit fine.....Just sayin

Well whoo hoo....I'll have a place to pile my coat and stuff!

:rofl:

[Ron in SoCal]

Well whoo hoo....I'll have a place to pile my coat and stuff!

:rofl:

Don't forget your grey flannel shirt...:D

[coolwelder62]

Everybody will be at the GNRS from around here. We have a booth at that show. With T-shirts, Believe that or not....

Everything is just mocked up and nothing is final. I'm not worried, I fit fine.....Just sayinIronwork's will only be selling XXXL shirts.If anybody want's something smaller Kid's-R-us will have the remaining stock.:rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

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

Have to dig those out 60 on Thurs.

[Sieg]

I better try the seats out on the Saturday and make sure I can reach the pedals.

Photo made it look like a stretch huh? :D

Not that I have long legs..........

[KPC67]

Wow Greg, I missed this for some reason but quickly flew through a couple of the pics; I will have to go back and read it tomorrow, I am running out of time tonight. But what I saw looks very sweet:yes:

[syborg tt]

I Just found my flanel jacket - any chance I can stop by and join the party

[mdprovee]

Greg, it is looking good. If I can't have a ride in your mustang, maybe this.

[HRBS]

You guys better shorten the door length. Greg will be so close to the steering wheel that the distance between his back and the rear of the door will seem like a country mile ! And dont even get me started on the distance from his back to the C pillar :lol: Perhaps thats the design so Rodger can sit in the back seat and get chauffeured around.

j/k... lookin good !

[ironworks]

I Just found my flanel jacket - any chance I can stop by and join the party

What's a Flanel Jacket. We have Flannels and we have jackets but those are 2 separate things around here. Is that one of those fancy jackets you get when your wife dress's you and tell you that you still look like a man after you shave your legs and chest. Just Sayin :D :D :D

[GregWeld]

Hey -- My tailor measured my inseam as 27".... that's not all that short.... is it?:D

[ironworks]

Well Greg maybe this will reassure you that we both can drive this car. It is crazy how much travel these seats have.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012024.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Gregs%201962%20Bubble%20top/ShopPicsJan2012026.jpg

I think I could get into the back seat with out having to flip the seat forward when it's all the way forward.

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

[Sieg]

Hey -- My tailor measured my inseam as 27".... that's not all that short.... is it?:D

Did you mistake that for an arm measurement? :D

My off-road riding buddy's is 28.5" and he was a 400 & 800 meter relay specialist on the Oregon track team in the early 80's and his dog is a Corgi.

Kidding aside getting down there and having that seat set-back and height custom tailored is a good idea. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Hey -- My tailor measured my inseam as 27".... that's not all that short.... is it?:D

Maybe if you were in the 4th grade.

Mine is 38.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Custom seats for any future Weld clan 'lil shavers?
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Baby_sitting_on_piles_of_money_BLD0.jpg

[96z28ss]

wow no need for a four door when Greg is behind the wheel.