Roadster Shop Projects

[jimbo]

Outstanding!
I really like the enthusiasm for each project that comes out in your post.

[CTorosian]

I love that C-10, can't wait to see it finished.

[Roadster Shop]

The Starliner was picked up last week and headed back to Michigan where the customer will be completing the car I will try to get some updates along the way or have them post some pictures as it progresses. it should be a reall nice build. Here are a few shots before it left.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220412.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220381.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

The fairlane chassis is just about completed as well. Final fitting the body on the frame adn designing a few of the crossmembers to clear the floor.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220497.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220498.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Another exciting new arrival was dropped off when the Starliner was picked up. This has been a personal favorite for quite some time and we are really excited to have a 59 El Camino in the shop. This car will be getting one of our Fast Track production chassis for the 58-64 Impala's. Power will be from either a LS3 or an LSA. The owner is looking to have a reliable, unique, and fun daily driver.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220400.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220398.jpg

[coolwelder62]

You guy's have some Very cool project's happening.Keep up the outstanding work.

[96z28ss]

How many projects do you have going at the same time?

[Roadster Shop]

You guy's have some Very cool project's happening.Keep up the outstanding work.
Thanks Scott. We have a pretty good mix of projects going on. Eveything from 32/33 Fords, a few Tri-5 Chevy's, a few late 50's/early 60's cars, and a collection of Chevelles and Camaros. It keeps it different and exciting around here for sure.


How many projects do you have going at the same time?

Right now we have 18 active full builds going. There are about a half dozen smaller jobs like component installs, maintenance work/upgrades, and custom chassis design/installs. There are a few shop cars that get intermittently worked on and a few projects on hold around the shop as well.

[Studio57]

Yes, it is an ABS electric brake unit. We have used several of them so far and really like them for cars that aren't going to see a lot of track time. They are a hair on the touchy side, but no where near as sensitive as some of the hydraulic units we have used in the past. The pedal feel is great for a street car, I would say OK for a track car. I still prefer a manual brake set up for track and auto x use for better modulation and pedal feel.

I would relate the ABS unit to a new foreign car. Have an Audi A4 and it is a real similar feel.

i have abs system on my Charger, those are fantastic.

[FETorino]

The Starliner was picked up last week and headed back to Michigan where the customer will be completing the car I will try to get some updates along the way or have them post some pictures as it progresses. it should be a reall nice build. Here are a few shots before it left.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220412.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220381.jpg

I hope you can point us to where the owner might post some build updates.

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few shots of the interior on our C10 truck that just came back from upholstery yesterday. We wanted to keep the interior inline with the exterior of the truck. So we started with Stock 70 Chevelle buckets and the original factory center console. The seats were slimmed down and then bolstered more than the originals. Everything was then wrapped in black leather with hound's tooth inserts in the seats. A few more details to wrap up and this one is completed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220249.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/JANUARY%202012%20UPDATES/Picture220828.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/JANUARY%202012%20UPDATES/Picture220824.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/JANUARY%202012%20UPDATES/Picture220829.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice! And best of all - it looks just like something the factory should have offered.

As usual -- just superb.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice those seats look very comfortable.

[NAPA 68]

Another exciting new arrival was dropped off when the Starliner was picked up. This has been a personal favorite for quite some time and we are really excited to have a 59 El Camino in the shop. This car will be getting one of our Fast Track production chassis for the 58-64 Impala's. Power will be from either a LS3 or an LSA. The owner is looking to have a reliable, unique, and fun daily driver.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220400.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220398.jpg

Timmy likey! build thread please!:woot:

[66SuperSport]

The interior on the C-10 looks awesome! Can't wait to see this one back on the road again.

[BBC71Nova]

Truck turned out fantastic. Like Weld said, just like GM *should* have done it.

What wheels are those?

[coolwelder62]

I like it.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

very nice killer job!!!!!!!

[Roadster Shop]

We are working on this new math equation for our C10 before the Optima Faceoff at Road America: 345 x 4 = ?

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/c10.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223602.jpg

[RS-Chris]

This little guy showed up today also - :unibrow:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture223608.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0054.jpg

[nicks67ca]

wow that is some engine....Who makes it?

[Rick D]

WOW!!!!! But we need more than just a picture :yes: Come on! I think I will be in your area next week, I need to stop in and check that out?

[RS-Chris]

The motor is for a pretty cool project we are working on:

http://www.delahayeusa.com/bellafiguracoupe.html

http://www.delahayeusa.com/bellafigura_roadstershop.html

The motor is a V16 loosely based on a BBC design. Heads and intake are LS based but re-worked for more HP. Cast aluminum block, crank, pistons etc. There were only 2 of these in the world which were built for an offshore power boat. They were originally around 1700hp and pushed the boat to a record close to 200mph but this one has been de-tuned to 1000hp for the car!

[nicks67ca]

Thanks for the extra info. I love it....we will require a video when its running.:thumbsup:

[GoolsbyCustoms]

That engine is wild!! , truck should be blast as well with those grippies

[Roadster Shop]

We ended up getting a little carried away with this truck recently. The original plan was to build it as a a cruiser with some AutoX capabilities. Our Mustang track car is not completed yet and needed something to play with for the beginning of the summer so....

We pulled out the 400 HP LS6 and replaced it with a 565 HP LS3. Pulled out the 9" and installed a Speedway Mod Lite Floater with Wave Trac posi. Changed the 225 front tires to 345's and the mini-tubbed the bed to replace the current rear 295's with 345's as well. Adding almost 10" of rubber to the front end of the truck should make a pretty significant difference!

[Autokraft]

That looks pretty wicked Phil :hail:

[AALynch]

The motor is for a pretty cool project we are working on:

http://www.delahayeusa.com/bellafiguracoupe.html

http://www.delahayeusa.com/bellafigura_roadstershop.html

The motor is a V16 loosely based on a BBC design. Heads and intake are LS based but re-worked for more HP. Cast aluminum block, crank, pistons etc. There were only 2 of these in the world which were built for an offshore power boat. They were originally around 1700hp and pushed the boat to a record close to 200mph but this one has been de-tuned to 1000hp for the car!


What the....how the....why the....:faint:

[FETorino]

We ended up getting a little carried away with this truck recently. The original plan was to build it as a a cruiser with some AutoX capabilities. Our Mustang track car is not completed yet and needed something to play with for the beginning of the summer so....

We pulled out the 400 HP LS6 and replaced it with a 565 HP LS3. Pulled out the 9" and installed a Speedway Mod Lite Floater with Wave Trac posi. Changed the 225 front tires to 345's and the mini-tubbed the bed to replace the current rear 295's with 345's as well. Adding almost 10" of rubber to the front end of the truck should make a pretty significant difference!

Sounds like you're stepping that truck up a notch. Put that Boss9 out of the Fairlaine in it and it will really run.:rofl:

[Roadster Shop]

A few more updates on the C-10 now that it is just about wrapped up.

Out with the old.....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-1.jpg

In with the new... Turn Key Engines 585 HP LS3 and TKO-600. And a little bit of tire in there as well!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223661.jpg


New Speedway Mod Lite floater with Wilwood 13" brakes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-2.jpg

Mini-tubbed the bed to get the wider tires int eh back and then finally got around to bed lining it for a nice clean finish.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223623.jpg

345/30R19's on Forgeline's on the front. Full turning radius, no modifications to the body or suspension, and 13.8" of rubber on each side!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223667.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-4.jpg

A nice comparison of the original front tires and the new front tires.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223701.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223675.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223685.jpg

[Musclerodz]

A few more updates on the C-10 now that it is just about wrapped up.

Out with the old.....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-1.jpg

In with the new... Turn key Engines 585 HP LS3 and TKO-600. And a little bit of tire in there as well!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223661.jpg


New Speedway mod Lite floater with Wilwood 13" brakes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-2.jpg

Mini-tubbed the bed to get the wider tires int eh back and then finally got around to bed lining it for a nice clean finish.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223623.jpg

345/30R19's on Forgeline's on the front. Full turning radius, no modifications to the body or suspension, and 13.8" of rubber on each side!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223667.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-4.jpg

A nice comparison of the original front tires and the new front tires.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223701.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223675.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223685.jpg

I am in love. What do you plan to do about inner fenders? I am guessing it will be at Columbus as well?:unibrow:

[tones2SS]

What bed liner did you guys use? Looks very clean!:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

I am really diggin the C-10.

[Rick D]

Man that is some front tire on that bad boy! :thumbsup: So what are the plans for the trans that came out of the truck?? :unibrow:

[boonedog]

A few more updates on the C-10 now that it is just about wrapped up.

Out with the old.....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-1.jpg

In with the new... Turn Key Engines 585 HP LS3 and TKO-600. And a little bit of tire in there as well!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223661.jpg


New Speedway Mod Lite floater with Wilwood 13" brakes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-2.jpg

Mini-tubbed the bed to get the wider tires int eh back and then finally got around to bed lining it for a nice clean finish.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223623.jpg

345/30R19's on Forgeline's on the front. Full turning radius, no modifications to the body or suspension, and 13.8" of rubber on each side!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223667.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-4.jpg

A nice comparison of the original front tires and the new front tires.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223701.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223675.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223685.jpg


WOW! love everything about this truck:thumbsup:

[WILWAXU]

AWESOME! :thumbsup:

[killer67]

Amazing! Getting 14" of rubber to turn in the front is quite an achievement :hail:

[carbuff]

What are you using for a steering rack? With that much front rubber, so you have to update the rack or pump or anything to make it comparably drivable?

Love the truck! :)

[Jr]

I see you have a cooler in front of the radiator...what is the cooler hooked up to? Oil, trans, ps?

[Roadster Shop]

I am in love. What do you plan to do about inner fenders? I am guessing it will be at Columbus as well?:unibrow:

The truck will be at Columbus and running in the Autocross Sponsor Shoot Out. No plans yet for inner fenders. Probably run the truck with out them for a while. If we get time we will fab something up for it.

What bed liner did you guys use? Looks very clean!:thumbsup:
Thanks, we use Rhino Liner

Man that is some front tire on that bad boy! :thumbsup: So what are the plans for the trans that came out of the truck?? :unibrow:
No plans just yet. Probably use it in something else down the line. We have enough shop projects that I'm sure it will find a home shortly.

What are you using for a steering rack? With that much front rubber, so you have to update the rack or pump or anything to make it comparably drivable?

Love the truck! :)
We were a little worried about the drivability with that big of front tire on the truck. We changed the power steering pulley to get a more out of the pump. Under tight slalom situations, there was a slight lag in the power steering. The pulley change took care of that. Otherwise you can't tell the difference between the 255's that were on there before. Steering feel is the same. We drove the truck 90 miles to Blackhawk Raceway yesterday and then put 50+ hard track laps on it. Steering feels great and the truck sticks like crazy!

I see you have a cooler in front of the radiator...what is the cooler hooked up to? Oil, trans, ps?

It is a power steering cooler.

[wiedemab]

That looks BADASS!!! Can't wait to see it run at Columbus.

[Musclerodz]

Cool cuz I want a ride in that bad boy!

[PhillySpeedNYC]

post photos of a completed mustang please, i am looking for a 67 donor now to send to you guys for the full blown chassis.

[FETorino]

A few more updates on the C-10 now that it is just about wrapped up.




New Speedway Mod Lite floater with Wilwood 13" brakes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-2.jpg

I feel good following in your footsteps on that decision.



345/30R19's on Forgeline's on the front. Full turning radius, no modifications to the body or suspension, and 13.8" of rubber on each side!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/Picture223667.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/photo-4.jpg



Holy cow. I only want a little 295 19 up front:D

[Wissing72]

Damn!.... all I can say. :wow: You guys do some killer work! I sent you a pm with some questions when you have time.

[RS-Chris]

Thanks everybody! A few more pics and a vid from Road America this weekend :thumbsup:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0031.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0013.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0011.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/image003.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/image0021.jpg

We also now have engine number 3 being installed as we speak: an RHS Aluminum block LS- 510 cubic inches which should be good for 671.4 lb-ft torque at 4,700 RPMs and 704 HP at 6,100 RPMs

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/engine3.jpg

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[coolwelder62]

Man this truck is awesome.I need this thing to haul around my Miller TrailBlazer portable welder.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[BBC71Nova]

Hmm. Just when I thought this truck couldn't become anymore bada$$ you go and throw an RHS based LSx in there...

[randy]

what rims are those?

[RS-Chris]

what rims are those?

They are Forgeline RB3C's - really nice looking rims, we noticed the spokes are directional too so there is a left and a right which is a nice detail.

[tones2SS]

Very nice truck. Nice build guys!

[RS-Chris]

Well after some major improvements, the truck is running really, really well. Last weekend saw the first competition outing at the Goodguys Autocross.
Phil managed to nail down a personal best lap of 33.6 which, along with his other laps kept us to the top section of the time board for most of the weekend.
(We heard a rumor there were some other quick C-10'S there? ;))

Some pics and a vid from a VERY hot Columbus (track temp was around 150!)

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/DSC_0127.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/DSC_0230.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/DSC_0236.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/DSC_0239.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1970%20C10/DSC_0246.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Our 2nd round of hammering on this truck was after an invite to run the truck alongside the Popular Hot Rodding "Muscle Car of the Year" as an Exhibition entry.
With some front end tweaks based on how we ran at Columbus, we were eager to see how the C-10 compared against a strong lineup:

RingBrothers- 1966 Mustang fastback 'The Producer'
Kevin Miller- 1969 Camaro
Bob Bertelsen- 1971 Camaro
Detroit Speed & Engineering- 1966 Mustang fastback
Jon Clark- 1968 Valiant
Johnson's Hot Rod Shop- 1966 Nova
Year 1- 1973 Trans Am
John Cunningham- 1973 Firbird
Ken Edwards- 1966 Mustang
Woody's Hot Rodz- 1971 Vega GT

For those not familiar, 3 main events: Autocross, 1/4 mile drag and 1/8 mile speed stop. After the runs on each are complete, the results are averaged.

Final results:

Autocross:

Roadster Shop '70 C10 pick-up - 51.3573 average (Exhibition Run)
Detroit Speed- '66 Mustang fastback- 51.54967
Kevin Miller- '69 Camaro- 51.645
Alan Johnson- '66 Nova- 53.371

1/4 Mile Drag Race:

Year One- '73 Trans Am- 11.803 average
Roadster Shop '70 C10 pick-up - 12.31 average (Exhibition Run)
Ken Edwards- '66 Mustang- 12.462 average
Detroit Speed- '66 Mustang fastback- 12.55 average

1/8 Mile Speed-Stop

Detroit Speed- '66 Mustang fastback- 9.245 average
Year One- '73 Trans Am- 9.267 average
Roadster Shop '70 C10 pick-up - 9.323 average (Exhibition Run)
Jon Clark- '68 Valiant- 9.324 average

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[Sieg]

Good stuff Chris :thumbsup:

Trucks are posting numbers, can I assume partially due to weight and weight bias?

[Stilo]

Killer truck c-10 beastin!

[GRob]

Good stuff Chris :thumbsup:

Trucks are posting numbers, can I assume partially due to weight and weight bias?

I think the enormous tires under it would be one of the main factors.

[GRob]

Guys what bore and stroke did you use in the rhs block to get 510 inches?

I thought rhs states the max for their tall deck as 4.6 stroke and 4.165 bore which gives 501.

Also, are you running an intake manifold spacer and custom headers?

Thanks.

[samckitt]

What CAD system do you guys use to design parts/frames/etc with?

[coolwelder62]

The Roadster Shop,Has built prob,one quickest PT rides around.This run's and Drive's better than most Car's.Build quality is Outstanding also.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Chafin]

Mike Losh makes some pretty nice inner fenders for c10's! check him out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SloshTubz/174527065934455
Love yalls work by the way!

[67XR7]

The TT Nelson motor is going in a 2nd Gen Camaro we have been working on. There has been quite a bit of drool around that thing on our end as well. It is just bad ass!

We also finished up all of the fixturing for our 2 new Fast Track Mustang front suspensions. I will have more info posted shortly in our Vendor Specific Thread section.

Fast Track Mustang Front Subframe
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/RSMustangSubframe1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/RSMustangSubframe3.jpg

Fast Track Mustang Weld in Front Crossmember
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/RSMustangCrossmember1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/RSMustangCrossmember2.jpg


On your mustang setup, does that keep a 5x4.5" lug pattern?

[Roadster Shop]

Good stuff Chris :thumbsup:

Trucks are posting numbers, can I assume partially due to weight and weight bias?

The weight bias is actually a disadvantage. We ended up adding almost 200 lbs and a larger gas tank to the back of the truck in order to get closer to a 50/50 weight distribution. The truck tips the scales around 3,600 lbs so it is no lightweight.

I think the enormous tires under it would be one of the main factors.
They are wide vehicles to begin with so there is a lot of room for tires. We are running a 345 front and rear with out any body mods (except for mini tubs and removing the inner fenders.

Mike Losh makes some pretty nice inner fenders for c10's! check him out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SloshTubz/174527065934455
Love yalls work by the way!

Thanks for the info, but I don't think they will offer the tire clearance that we need. We will eventually fab something for the truck when time allows.

[Roadster Shop]

The Roadster Shop,Has built prob,one quickest PT rides around.This run's and Drive's better than most Car's.Build quality is Outstanding also.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Scott. :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

On your mustang setup, does that keep a 5x4.5" lug pattern?

All of the Ford products are available with the hubs re-drilled to 5x4.5" bolt pattern for an additional $200

[garickman]

Hey RS, will you guys be starting a build thread for the 75 firebird? Looks to be another amazing build!

[badmatt]

Post up that Pantera!

[FETorino]

Post up that Pantera!

ok :D

I know it's just me but I like these just like they came from the factory.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/pantera.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Hey RS, will you guys be starting a build thread for the 75 firebird? Looks to be another amazing build!

Post up that Pantera!

I'll get some updates together after the weekend of some of the new builds and some more custom chassis projects. :thumbsup:

The Pantera was brought from another shop north of us. We will be doing the chassis and then it goes back to the other shop to get wrapped up. It's just a really cool car to see in amongst the other vehicles we have at the shop.

[fesler]

Awesome work as always guys you just keep coming out with cool stuff that it over the top. Really like some of the frame designs. Keep it up

[INTMD8]

ok :D

I know it's just me but I like these just like they came from the factory.


Not just you, that car is sweet as-is :yes:

[RS-Chris]

Update time as promised!
The '75 Bird arrived with a 502 which will be getting swapped for a 572, a full Roadster Shop IRS 2nd Gen FAST TRACK chassis, custom interior and hood.

The car as it arrived:
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223610.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223618.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223604.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223574.jpg

The new hood, per owner request, was to retain both the center cowl and the dual snorkels. Our goal is to try and make the shapes a little more 'cohesive'. Some concepts:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223597.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/fbhood12.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Hood2.jpg

Teardown on the car and chassis install:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0084.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223895.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture224282.jpg

[RS-Chris]

The owner was looking for a new dash and interior with the goal to emulate the look and feel of a European sports car. The rear 'seat' area will become more of a luggage area similar to the back of a Porsche/Ferrari which will also house the audio setup.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/IMG.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/backseat.jpg
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[RS-Chris]

And of course the Pantera! We have a few Pantera fans here at the shop who were pretty excited to see it come out of the trailer...

As mentioned, we received the car like this from another shop which will be doing the full build on it. We are in the beginning the stages of an IRS chassis for it, I'll post chassis pics as it comes together.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0054.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223578.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223584.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice project!

Glad to see you guys protecting the windshield! I made the mistake of using a cut off wheel (when cutting out the floors) of my brother in laws Camaro -- and the sparks/debris RUINED a brand new windshield... :faint: I learned something from that... :D

[RS-Chris]

We also have a double dose of Biscayne/Impala chassis projects.
The white '60 Impala is waiting it's turn in the showroom for now...

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0003.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0094.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0108.jpg

...while the blue Biscayne receives one of our 58-64 FAST TRACK IRS chassis to compliment the LS9 motor!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0109.jpg

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[WSSix]

Very nice work guys. I prefer version 1 of the firebird hood.

[RS-Chris]

We also (you guys are getting a MEGA-update today) have another '67 Chevelle with a FAST TRACK IRS chassis and LS combo underway: (More build pics HERE (http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/brian-s-1967-chevelle))

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/121.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture224003.jpg

...a 'custom' '63 Caddilac which arrived with a few body mods. We will be doing a custom chassis and firewall/engine bay. (More pics HERE (http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/1963-cadillac))

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/cad11.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/cad13.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture224366.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/63caddylow.jpg

...also, a '40 Olds chassis build (additional pics HERE (http://www.roadstershop.com/custom-chassis/wes-1940-oldsmobile))

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture224079.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture224105.jpg

[RS-Chris]

We also just finished up a couple of chassis for Cope Customs: the first was a 66 Lincoln and the second was an IRS C-10 chassis set up for a 572 engine.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223972.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223910.jpg

The IRS C-10 chassis:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0006.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0010.jpg


That should do it for updates for now! :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

VERY cool projects Chris! :thumbsup:

[ccracin]

Really, That's all? :rofl: Very nice stuff guys. :hail:

[garickman]

AMAZING!!!!, Thanks for updates.:wow:

[syborg tt]

Looks like it's time for another road trip

[ScotI]

Any more info on the IRS C10 chassis/build?

[RS-Chris]

Any more info on the IRS C10 chassis/build?

Sure, what would you like to know?
The chassis is our production C-10 FAST TRACK chassis - http://www.roadstershop.com/products/1967-72-fast-track-c10-pick-up-chassis
Cope Customs ordered this one with the IRS setup. In addition to the chassis specs in the link above, you can check out the IRS system here - http://www.roadstershop.com/products/suspension-independent-rear-unit

Also a nice little write up from Chevy Hardcore recently on the chassis:
http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/roadster-shops-c10-truck-chassis-is-a-rolling-fortress/

[waynieZ]

Wow a lot of awesome builds going on Chris. Beautiful work.

[Al Moreno]

Thanks for posting! :thumbsup: Can't wait to see some of these projects come together. The bird looks like it will be stellar project coming out of RS.

[Ron in SoCal]

Functional automotive artwork guys! :thumbsup: :hail:

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0054.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223578.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223584.jpg

Posting those pics is just unfair to those of us who have something else in the works other than a Pantera...:(





:lol:

[RS-Chris]

Wow a lot of awesome builds going on Chris. Beautiful work.

Thanks for posting! :thumbsup: Can't wait to see some of these projects come together. The bird looks like it will be stellar project coming out of RS.

Functional automotive artwork guys! :thumbsup: :hail:

Thanks !!

Posting those pics is just unfair to those of us who have something else in the works other than a Pantera...:(

How do you think we feel!!? We cant even mess with the rest of it after the chassis!! ....oh, the things we would do it....:unibrow:

[takid455]

what do you do with all the OE frames? scrap?

[badmatt]

I want to see what you come up with for the Pantera... keeping it a ZF box? or going to something newer like ricardo or xtrac?

[FETorino]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :rolleyes:


The new hood, per owner request, was to retain both the center cowl and the dual snorkels. Our goal is to try and make the shapes a little more 'cohesive'. Some concepts:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223597.jpg




Or it is so obvious it just can't be ignored. :wow:

And of course the Pantera!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/DSC_0054.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223578.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Lat%20G%20-%20Update%208%2020%2012/Picture223584.jpg

[Flash68]

I am in love with that Pantera. That is all. :faint:

[fleetus macmullitz]

How do you think we feel!!? We cant even mess with the rest of it after the chassis!! ....oh, the things we would do it....:unibrow:

:lol:

4qLPdI7bZnI

I am in love with that Pantera. That is all. :faint:

Does Lily know? :_paranoid

[RS-Chris]

Time for some more pics!

Some progress on the 'bird:
Dash completed and fabbed up the center console.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/8067441202_4dc3d90c31_b.jpg
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New lower valance area, spoiler and grill inserts...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8067450932_ae0f9b6f66_b.jpg
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[RS-Chris]

Also got the Pantera all wrapped up with its new suspension:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8067502638_37a44edc20_b.jpg
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And some new arrivals! :unibrow:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/8067565320_8f56b438ed_b.jpg
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[HWY Nova]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8067578031_15c8b5d7c9_b.jpg

MASERATI?????? New company car?

[James OLC]

Awesome work on the Pantera! You guys continue to raise the bar!

[Lowfast]

MASERATI?????? New company car?

Maserati wanted to improve the handling and feel of the car so they sent it to RS for a new chassis. ;)

[CTorosian]

I'm really excited to see the progress on the Pantera.

[wellis77]

Can't wait to see the Mase...

[groovyjay]

Pantera looks awesome slammed and with the big tires... Cant wait to see more... :cheers:

[Matt@BOS]

Looking forward to seeing more of the Pantera as well!

Matt

[srh3trinity]

I have to start checking this thread more often. The Panteras and the Biscayne/Impala builds are cool if you are into great lines or classic iron, but the 75 Firebird is where it's at. I have a 74 and these are the forgotten years. I am hoping you can pull off one of those hood concepts. The one that is on there now has too much going on.

[65_LS1_T56]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/8067561382_0318460bdb_b.jpg

When you have a minute, any info on this paint color or code of the 64? I'm liking it :unibrow:

[Roadster Shop]

I have to start checking this thread more often. The Panteras and the Biscayne/Impala builds are cool if you are into great lines or classic iron, but the 75 Firebird is where it's at. I have a 74 and these are the forgotten years. I am hoping you can pull off one of those hood concepts. The one that is on there now has too much going on.

The Firebird has a lot more custom work done on it. A lot of the exterior mods will be to eliminate the mid 70's plastic look that these cars had. The owner is also into the Italian sports cars and wanted more of that vibe on the inside of the car.
The hood is one that we were racking our brains on. The customer had to have the shot gun style, forward facing Firebird scoops because he had a 75 Firebird in high school. The car came in with the Firebird scoops and the T/A shaker hood scoop. It was the first time we had seen that done before... The car had a 502 in it and the entire carb was through the hood with the stock GM intake and a small air cleaner on top of it. That was the reason for the shaker hood. The new build has a 572 with a higher intake, nitrous plate kit, and needs a sizable air cleaner on top of it. So, we are dealing with 15 lbs in a 5 lb bag! Having the forward facing scoops really makes the rest of the hood complicated since it needs to be raised about 6 inches in the center to clear the carb. We will see how things progress once we get into it!

[Roadster Shop]

When you have a minute, any info on this paint color or code of the 64? I'm liking it :unibrow:

Not sure on the color. The owner thinks that it is a House of Colors take on the original 1964 Granny Gold color. He bought the car already painted so I can't say for sure... and we just had all that color media blasted off!

[65_LS1_T56]

Not sure on the color. The owner thinks that it is a House of Colors take on the original 1964 Granny Gold color. He bought the car already painted so I can't say for sure... and we just had all that color media blasted off!

Thank you, my 65 is granny gold (seirra tan) and it's just that...a bit too granny. Looking for something similar but a bit more modern. The 64 looked a bit more copper in color, is why I asked.

Thanks again, and as always nice work :thumbsup:

[AmKenpo1]

37162
Some of us might remember that Ponch/Eric Estrada had a TA with that hood.

Wil.

[legend]

The Firebird has a lot more custom work done on it. A lot of the exterior mods will be to eliminate the mid 70's plastic look that these cars had. The owner is also into the Italian sports cars and wanted more of that vibe on the inside of the car.
The hood is one that we were racking our brains on. The customer had to have the shot gun style, forward facing Firebird scoops because he had a 75 Firebird in high school. The car came in with the Firebird scoops and the T/A shaker hood scoop. It was the first time we had seen that done before... The car had a 502 in it and the entire carb was through the hood with the stock GM intake and a small air cleaner on top of it. That was the reason for the shaker hood. The new build has a 572 with a higher intake, nitrous plate kit, and needs a sizable air cleaner on top of it. So, we are dealing with 15 lbs in a 5 lb bag! Having the forward facing scoops really makes the rest of the hood complicated since it needs to be raised about 6 inches in the center to clear the carb. We will see how things progress once we get into it!

It needs a cross ram setup with the airboxes lining up with the hood scoops.

[BlazerSpeed]

The Firebird has a lot more custom work done on it. A lot of the exterior mods will be to eliminate the mid 70's plastic look that these cars had. The owner is also into the Italian sports cars and wanted more of that vibe on the inside of the car.
The hood is one that we were racking our brains on. The customer had to have the shot gun style, forward facing Firebird scoops because he had a 75 Firebird in high school. The car came in with the Firebird scoops and the T/A shaker hood scoop. It was the first time we had seen that done before... The car had a 502 in it and the entire carb was through the hood with the stock GM intake and a small air cleaner on top of it. That was the reason for the shaker hood. The new build has a 572 with a higher intake, nitrous plate kit, and needs a sizable air cleaner on top of it. So, we are dealing with 15 lbs in a 5 lb bag! Having the forward facing scoops really makes the rest of the hood complicated since it needs to be raised about 6 inches in the center to clear the carb. We will see how things progress once we get into it!


Any updates on this? I'd love to see how this one is coming along. the interior design is absolutely killer.

By the way, where or who does your interior work? Is it all done in house, or do you farm any of it out? I'm curious about the upholstery and sticking in particular. Regardless...absolutely killer work! :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Any updates on this? I'd love to see how this one is coming along. the interior design is absolutely killer.

By the way, where or who does your interior work? Is it all done in house, or do you farm any of it out? I'm curious about the upholstery and sticking in particular. Regardless...absolutely killer work! :thumbsup:

Thanks! All the design and fab work is done by ourselves, we usually use one of about seven different shops depending on the project, scheduling etc.

[RS-Chris]

Some more updates:
The 'bird is going steady with lots of work cleaning up the underhood appearance, full exhaust system and door handle removal.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8366811727_e1b4362fbb_b.jpg

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[RS-Chris]

And a couple more updates on a couple of the less 'pro-touring' based projects we have going:

Some fresh metalwork on the custom custom Cadillac we introduced earlier in the thread. The previous work done could only really be described as 'disposable':

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8368027642_9f0cf79f53_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8366961453_c730f69cdc_b.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8054/8368032898_fd2bfd3045_b.jpg

Work also begins on making the custom firewall:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8368025864_a76d8de19c_b.jpg

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[coolwelder62]

Just Amazing.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RS you have somme very talented fabricator's.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Some more updates:
The 'bird is going steady with lots of work cleaning up the underhood appearance, full exhaust system and door handle removal.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8366811727_e1b4362fbb_b.jpg



That underhood panel is a nice piece.

[RS-Chris]

We are also doing a bit of a freshen up on Jim's '33 Tracknose.
Some of you may have seen it before: http://www.roadstershop.com/completed-projects/jim-s-track-nose-speed-33-completed-photos

The plan is to do a tonneau style top, new windshield and a few more 'tweaks'.
This means removal of the old windshield, posts, cowl recess and filling the tops of the doors.

The original windshield look:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8367008885_399de42858_b.jpg

A couple of rough ideas for the direction:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8368097794_4903cb8a4e_b.jpg

Removing and filling:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8368076750_749e458960_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8367041151_ed6dbdd703_b.jpg

And mock up of the profile:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8368114202_1b7a719ac5_b.jpg

Also some work on the steering arm. Thought I'd throw these in as the car isn't seen often without the nose and hood!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8367044609_aa236ccaa9_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8368112314_3634c2558b_b.jpg

[GregWeld]

The Tracknose was at San Diego Wheels and Waves last year when I went down --- I crawled all over that car. Just super impressive!

I'm glad he is re-doing the windshield. The new design fits the style better.


:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

The Tracknose was at San Diego Wheels and Waves last year when I went down --- I crawled all over that car. Just super impressive!

I'm glad he is re-doing the windshield. The new design fits the style better.


:thumbsup:

Thanks Greg. I still love looking at all the details in this car. There was a ton of stuff that went into the suspension and under hood work that you really couldn;t see once the nose went on. And that still has to be one of the best looking motors that we have ever done. Getting rid of all the accessories on the front of the motor jsut gave it a bitchen, clean look.

There was always a limit on what could be done to the car because of the convertible top and side windows needed to seal up to the windshield. After driving the car for a year, the owner said that he had only put the top up once and never rolled the windows up. So, he decided to get rid of them and finish the car off the way he had always envisioned it. Everything else on the car was built as a period inspired dry lakes race car. The new custom duval style windshield will give the car the look it deserved originally.

[kennyd]

what about the top ? is it going to fit the windsheld ?

[RS-Chris]

The Bugatti chassis is also coming along nicely:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8368196556_a77a3a0721_b.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

what about the top ? is it going to fit the windsheld ?

We eliminated the convertible top and side windows.

[RS-Chris]

That underhood panel is a nice piece.

The Tracknose was at San Diego Wheels and Waves last year when I went down --- I crawled all over that car. Just super impressive!

I'm glad he is re-doing the windshield. The new design fits the style better.


:thumbsup:

Thanks! :thumbsup:

what about the top ? is it going to fit the windsheld ?

The top is gone now. It will be replaced with a fasten-on type tonneau cover.

[NOPANTS68]

Injected nailhead- so sweet. Incredible welds on those small parts. Great job with the packaging on that car. Small platforms like that take tons of planning and thought. Awesome.

[waynieZ]

As always beautiful work. I love the engine bay on all of these cars.

[RS-Chris]

It's turning into a mega update!!

A few details on one of the Speed 33 projects:
Along with our Speed33 chassis, we created the hood sides, hood, curved louvers, sectioned grille and and will be making few detail pieces on the interior and exterior like the dash and tail panel.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8368257644_81ffa60362_b.jpg

(Please try not to be distracted by the giant red thing in the background of the next pic ...)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8368258072_5d2676049a_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8367192757_c227836ce8_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8368262270_1cbc341e72_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8368262992_c1be3a5751_b.jpg

One of the dash concepts:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8474/8368264256_522704ef8b_b.jpg

...to tie in with the tailpanel:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8367197113_5324f50603_b.jpg

[HWY Nova]

The Tracknose was at San Diego Wheels and Waves last year when I went down --- I crawled all over that car. Just super impressive!

I'm glad he is re-doing the windshield. The new design fits the style better.


:thumbsup:

GW: I think you meant to say the SANTA BARBARA Wheels and Waves show......

I saw the car there as well. Awesome details on the car!


--Eric

[E.rodz]

Looks like you guys are just constantly raising the bar higher and higher.If I could hve one request for you guys could you stop raising the bar so some of could catch up to your skill and inginuity level???:hail: :D . keep up the great inspirational work and keep those picts coming!!!

[GoolsbyCustoms]

The Bugatti chassis is also coming along nicely:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8368196556_a77a3a0721_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8367150853_38f28bacdc_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8368215060_65c9233735_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8367131159_86c1bc0f34_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8476/8368200364_4fc0037f6c_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8083/8368204054_b78e9895f9_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8367157877_5205b29f97_b.jpg




of course all of that is amazing , but the bugatti chassis and the caddy roof is on another level, Bravo

[Fluid Power]

Twin LS motors in the Bugatti? More details please!

Darren

[WSSix]

Giant red thing? Looks like a welding/spark screen. Don't tell me you guys make custom versions of those too.



That Bugatti chassis is a work of art!

[INTMD8]

That Bugatti chassis is gorgeous! What was behind the decision to internally reinforce the rails?

[RS-Chris]

That Bugatti chassis is gorgeous! What was behind the decision to internally reinforce the rails?

Mostly:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8368815138_ae5df646a0_b.jpg

[kennyd]

amazing ! i do know of a caddy being built with a twin northstar engine like that .

[Sandbagger]

If you guys didnt post up the pics ...I wouldnt beleive it .

[INTMD8]

HAHA, thought so, just checking.

I suppose if you don't have the room to increase overall frame rail height/width that internal gusseting has to add a lot of strength. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

We eliminated the convertible top and side windows.



Kenny is still learning to read... it's a "process".

[GregWeld]

GW: I think you meant to say the SANTA BARBARA Wheels and Waves show......

I saw the car there as well. Awesome details on the car!


--Eric



You're right Eric... I'm old.... what can I say?


:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Chris.... you can't just post a pic like this and then zip your lips! WTF is it???


AMAZING no matter what it is...


My buddy that was shopping for a Speed 33 ended up going with a different project that I'll post up after GNRS.... but I forgot to thank Phil for all his help, and talking to Pierre about his desires. :thumbsup:





Mostly:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8368815138_ae5df646a0_b.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Damn,Damn,:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!.:thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[badmatt]

Off shore deal?

Looks like something falconer put together.

[RS-Chris]

Chris.... you can't just post a pic like this and then zip your lips! WTF is it???


AMAZING no matter what it is...


My buddy that was shopping for a Speed 33 ended up going with a different project that I'll post up after GNRS.... but I forgot to thank Phil for all his help, and talking to Pierre about his desires. :thumbsup:

Damn,Damn,:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!.:thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Off shore deal?

Looks like something falconer put together.

It's quite the conversation piece!
We dont really know a whole lot about it from a technical standpoint. We do know that it was one of two engines originally designed for offshore powerboat application. Essentially 2 LS motors joined together with custom block. It has been 'de-tuned' from the 2000hp range to a more mild 1000-ish Hp. I suppose if you are building something like a Bugatti, one V8 may be adequate but 2 V8's are better!

[RS-Chris]

Some more updates of the other projects we have going on (that we can show you :_paranoid)

Back on the '63 Cadillac and work continues on the 'deco' style Firewall.
The owner is debating whether or not he wants the ribs chromed or painted with the firewall so we figured it might be a good option to machine them from brass as separate pieces.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8513571758_4e08ece853_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8513584828_1ca8762593_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8512475985_6614178a1c_b.jpg

Attention also turns to sorting out the structure of the front, grille and sheetmetal and improving what was there (i.e. a mess)

Before:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8512506365_59c3b30064_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8513617812_0a5e0f66ec_b.jpg

Welded washers must be a 'kustom' thing...:lostmarbles:

The fix:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8512523253_491bda959f_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8512476421_4b9353331e_b.jpg

We will also be working our way through the the sheetmetal, improving where possible (see left fender)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8513590564_7b5c38aafb_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

The tracknose '33 is moving along with the updates.

We made the lower frame, sides and center mount for the rearview mirror:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8505/8512601989_d6d6e3379c_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8513713936_8ae2834bda_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8513714378_e8f120664a_b.jpg

Owner decided on the final glass shape (left)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8513702600_f3851ae9e3_b.jpg

To the paint shop and currently in final assembly:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8512592829_7a52d59170_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8513704000_0086bb9bcf_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8512594343_4fa7f9f544_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8512595225_35a8396080_b.jpg

[Sieg]

That ride is going to be an attention getter! :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

The '64 Chevelle ragtop from a couple of pages back returned from stripping with some amazing 'texture'.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8513682002_7f674eceb5_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8512570349_9416a5fc31_b.jpg

Needless to say it's getting new everything. Floors, trunk, quarters, tubs...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8513680762_acb1ed0402_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8513768368_d1a0910691_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8512660101_ef7fedffdf_b.jpg

...and tailpanel!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8513721466_e81255aa02_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Some Speed 33 details:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8513859186_fc4bca3be7_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8513859568_5c9a8e1f40_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8512759631_8daa172ee1_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8512760815_8c91624860_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8513877148_d0d20842dc_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Lastly, some pics of a few vehicles we have squeezed in the shop as the start of builds and chassis projects:

A full build on a '69 Camaro - this one will be pretty cool. (Stay tuned!)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8513694692_0832bef8bf_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8512582987_5a130f557d_b.jpg

One for the Mopar fans:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8512560453_6934af83ca_b.jpg

62 Nova:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8512581775_99486e7e85_b.jpg

We also seem to have turned into the Fairlane Shop:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8513672116_bab39d01df_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8512560637_10448072c1_b.jpg

A '55 that arrived in the 'downward dog' position:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8513689726_75d4cf0bca_b.jpg

Oh, and this...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8512567593_fe871eab54_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8513826782_6a469662df_b.jpg

[mild2wild]

Lots of awesome builds, as usual!

[waynieZ]

Awesome work, I especially love the tail panel on the Chevelle. Very Nice.

[fleetus macmullitz]

It's too much!

'No mas!'

Uncle!



:trophy-1302:

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Man , it's sad to see you all are so slow......economy I guess . I'm sure things will pick up , keep your heads up.
Seriously , the cantilever setup looks killer , as does all the rest

[214Chevy]

Speechless!! Now this is how you update a thread. :thankyou:

[preston]

THe welds on that Chevelle make me feel pretty good about my bodywork welding. TIG or MIG, its not bad, easily primed and skinned, but I cannot figure out how the high calibre shops like yourself can get the bare metal so clean that you cannot tell it was welded.

Thanks for sharing your projects. Like the last poster I am a junkie for fab photos, and even so I am getting overwhelmed by your awesomeness. I can only imagine what these projects must cost !

[BBC71Nova]

One of these days if my "ship ever comes in" I'm gonna have me a RS built hot rod :thumbsup: . You guys are do outstanding work.

[Royalworks]

I saw a Datsun back there. I would like to see that build.:D

[coolwelder62]

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[66fury]

wow ,i just had an eyegasm !!!!! all incredible.i need to throw my car away and start over..the tail panel on the chevelle is awesome !

[tones2SS]

I have to go get a wipe to clean off all the drool on my keyboard now. But seriously, awesome, awesome work guys!

[Royalworks]

Eyegasim! LOL

[WSSix]

Love the lighting on the back of the Chevelle. Can you guys share how you intend to pull it off? I'm guessing the last pictures are a top secrete project? Fantastic work as always. Thanks for sharing

[tmadden]

The lighted tail panel is sick along with the rest of you guys work. Keep it going!!

[syborg tt]

Now the wheels are turning - Houston I have an Idea !!!!!

Oh, and this...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8512567593_fe871eab54_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8513826782_6a469662df_b.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Thats just too cool.!!!!!!!!

[Roadster Shop]

Now the wheels are turning - Houston I have an Idea !!!!!

If it has anything to to with a cantilevered bike rack, please don't hesitate to call........... Kenny Davis! :getout: (seems appropriate here)

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks to everyone else for all the love! :thumbsup: We have a lot of cool stuff going on in the shop in several different genres and it is great to get the warm reception for doing what we do.

[Royalworks]

Maybe your putting that cantilever suspension in the Datsun....I can only hope.

[Roadster Shop]

The rocker arm IRS is actually on a C1 Vette chassis. The Datsun is an employee's car. It is getting a full chassis, LS/T-56, flared fenders and quarters. It should be a neat little autocross car when completed.

[Royalworks]

That thing is gonna be cool.

[brandonc707]

One of these days if my "ship ever comes in" I'm gonna have me a RS built hot rod :thumbsup: . You guys are do outstanding work.

yea me too!!!!
im gonna keep playing the lottery........... if I win, RS is gonna get a call:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
AWESOME WORK GUYS! keep posting these updates, we love em!:thankyou:

[Roadster Shop]

Not really a project update, but it will update a lot of projects in the near future! Stay tuned!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/photo_zpsfae28b0b.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/IMG_7539_zps464077f2.jpg

[66fury]

Fricken nice. !

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

I can't wait to see the beautiful pieces of aluminum you guys whittle out of that machine...:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Sweeeeeet~!

[FETorino]

Wow you could make some great Torino parts with that.:D

[Roadster Shop]

Wow you could make some great Torino parts with that.:D

I'm not sure if it is big enough to do Torino parts!

[GregWeld]

I'm not sure if it is big enough to do Torino parts!



Well.... that's not going to buff out....




I see a gaping hole in the side of the old girl... maybe from the direct hit of this torpedo!


:popcorn2: :D :D

[Matt@BOS]

Well.... that's not going to buff out....




I see a gaping hole in the side of the old girl... maybe from the direct hit of this torpedo!


:popcorn2: :D :D

You can't sink a huge battleship like that with a little torpedo.

[214Chevy]

:idea: Can this thing dish out some one-off wheels?

[protour73]

5 axis machining WOW, stay tuned for even MORE off the hook good things from Phil and the gang!!! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

5 axis machining WOW...

Exactly why I asked about one-off wheels. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Wow you could make some great Torino parts with that.:D

Like billet mooring bollards for your pit space?

http://www.piplers.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/3647.jpg

:peepwall:

[96z28ss]

5 axis machining WOW, stay tuned for even MORE off the hook good things from Phil and the gang!!! :thumbsup:

I think that is only a 3 axis machine.
guys with Greg Weld money buy 5 axis machines.

[GregWeld]

I think that is only a 3 axis machine.
guys with Greg Weld money buy 5 axis machines.




Guys with GW money buy mill files....

[Moparigno]

congrats for the awesome work. Do you remember where these air vent ducts come from ? I like it.

thanks.


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8067445906_aff9bae1ce_b.jpg

[EBMC]

Guys with GW money buy mill files....
They say, work smarter not harder..... :headscratch:

[Torq'd Design Lab]

The vette chassis with the cantilever IRS looked great this weekend in Texas!

Any updates on the suburban?

[Hardluck13]

Any updates on the 57 Caddy?

[RS-Chris]

The vette chassis with the cantilever IRS looked great this weekend in Texas!

Any updates on the suburban?

Thanks! Nothing on the Suburban yet. We would love to get back on it soon as it is one of our most asked about projects lately.

[RS-Chris]

Any updates on the 57 Caddy?

I'll be doing a bunch more updates here soon, so stay tuned!

[RS-Chris]

:idea: Can this thing dish out some one-off wheels?

It can and it will. :D

[RS-Chris]

I think that is only a 3 axis machine.
guys with Greg Weld money buy 5 axis machines.

Correct, it is a 3 with a sneaky fourth axis.

[sds machining]

Not really a project update, but it will update a lot of projects in the near future! Stay tuned!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/photo_zpsfae28b0b.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/IMG_7539_zps464077f2.jpg

Nothing like the smell of a new Haas!
Good choice going with the probing system. you will not be disappointed.

[sds machining]

Correct, it is a 3 with a sneaky fourth axis.

5 axis is great for high production tight tolerance work of the Aerospace nature, 4 axis machines are affordable and are very capable of making anything you can dream up, true it may take an extra operation or some surfacing tool paths but considering the time saved in programming, tooling, software and machine price 4 axis machines are logical and more practical then 5 axis, 80% of parts in most industries are easily produced in 3 axis machines. thats my 2 pennies worth.. I am excited to see what you guys come up with,, PM me if you ever need some programming assistance. I am sure you guys already have more then capable people on the scene..:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

It has been a too long since we have updated this thread. We have been pretty busy working on a wide range of projects. Here are a few updates on some unique stuff from the past 2 months.

Jimmy brought us this clean 40 Ford to update and wake it up. It will be getting new wheels, custom engine cover adn air intake, and laying down some flames on the nose.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40%20Ford/IMG_8527_zpsa9b16848.jpg

Here is the engine cover fab work. We started with a radiator close out panel to hide all of the stuff going on under it. Radiator, condensor, overflor, hood latch, etc...
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40%20Ford/IMG_9577_zps581b1942.jpg[/URL]

Then fabbed up a sheet metal engine cover to give the car a unique look.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40%20Ford/IMG_0302_zps14f8a2c8.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40%20Ford/IMG_0299_zps3fd2d277.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40%20Ford/IMG_0298_zpsa54f9b6e.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Ed's Speed 33 is also getting into the assembly stages. Body and components have just come out of paint and the chassis is just about assembled. We should be mating the two together by the end of the week.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1085_zpsf54371ba.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1079_zps62bc53e5.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1082_zps493000ca.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1080_zps86292ece.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1145_zps5ac1753b.jpg

[Royalworks]

Man I just wanna go watch the guy doing the aluminum. So amazing at how perfect it is. I did some stuff like that at my old job and you could definitely see where I welded. Awesome work!

[strtcar]

That 40 ford looks great

[Rick D]

As always :king: looks great guys!

[syborg tt]

So when do you guys want the 62 Bubble Top

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ed's Speed 33 is also getting into the assembly stages. Body and components have just come out of paint and the chassis is just about assembled. We should be mating the two together by the end of the week.









http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1145_zps5ac1753b.jpg

That pic should be on the cover of sumpthin'. :cool: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That pic should be on the cover of sumpthin'. :cool: :thumbsup:

I agree man! Gorgeous. A shame to cover it up.

[tubbed69]

great work as always,awesome 55 chevy

[ProTouring442]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8367906598_f58abe8888_b.jpg



I have a question... and please excuse me if it sounds dumb. Would it make sense to make the frame run all the way out to the rocker panels, and then weld the assembly together instead of a more narrow frame like in this picture?

Thanks!
Bill

[Roadster Shop]

So when do you guys want the 62 Bubble Top

We are burried int he mechanical/assembly side right now trying to get a few cars assembled for the summer. We should have 2-3 leaving around Columbus, we should be able to get it in right after that.

That pic should be on the cover of sumpthin'. :cool: :thumbsup:

Thanks, that one was probably shot from the waist with the camera in 1 hand! I get lucky every once in a while!

I agree man! Gorgeous. A shame to cover it up.

Thanks. The body should be pretty worth on this little 33 though.

[Roadster Shop]

great work as always,awesome 55 chevy

The 55 is just a chassis install withj our new REVO IFS and some metal work. It is in the assembly stages now. I'll gather up some pictures and post them up next week.

[Roadster Shop]

I have a question... and please excuse me if it sounds dumb. Would it make sense to make the frame run all the way out to the rocker panels, and then weld the assembly together instead of a more narrow frame like in this picture?

Thanks!
Bill

Bill, our 2nd Gen chassis is normally built that way. This customer wanted to try to retain as much of the original floor as possible and wasn't interested in a low stance. So we did a chassis for this car that basically ran back as an extension of the sub-frame. It will still be much stronger than a subframe and connectors, and more than enough for the intentions of this car.

Here is a pic of our standard 2nd gen chassis
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chassis/701.jpg

And the standard stance
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2nd%20Gen%20Camaro/Picture220509.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2nd%20Gen%20Camaro/Picture220530.jpg

[FETorino]

Bill, our 2nd Gen chassis is normally built that way. This customer wanted to try to retain as much of the original floor as possible and wasn't interested in a low stance. So we did a chassis for this car that basically ran back as an extension of the sub-frame. It will still be much stronger than a subframe and connectors, and more than enough for the intentions of this car.

Here is a pic of our standard 2nd gen chassis
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chassis/701.jpg

And the standard stance
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2nd%20Gen%20Camaro/Picture220509.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2nd%20Gen%20Camaro/Picture220530.jpg

Hopefully you will get to finish that one some day.:D :popcorn2:

[ProTouring442]

Bill, our 2nd Gen chassis is normally built that way. This customer wanted to try to retain as much of the original floor as possible and wasn't interested in a low stance. So we did a chassis for this car that basically ran back as an extension of the sub-frame. It will still be much stronger than a subframe and connectors, and more than enough for the intentions of this car.

Sweet! One day...

Thanks!

[fleetus macmullitz]

The 55 is just a chassis install withj our new REVO IFS and some metal work. It is in the assembly stages now. I'll gather up some pictures and post them up next week.

Looking forward to seeing those.

[Roadster Shop]

We have been making good progress on the orange Speed 33 and thought it was time to share some more pictures.

Dash with semi-custom gauges from Classic Instruments and a bezel that we machined for it.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/IMG_2879_zpsa0e2d06f.jpg[/URL]

Tail light bezel and trim spear that we machined to work with 1940's Chevy lenses.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/IMG_2792_zpsc776f2d6.jpg[/URL]

[Roadster Shop]

The car is about ready to head off to upholstery next week. A few final details are left to complete on it before we ship it out.

The top will be re-upholstered to a charcoal color and the wheels will be changed to Billet Specialties Bonneville G's. The wheels on it are just rollers for the time being... although it looks really tough with the black and stainless wire wheels!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1360_zps614845c7.jpg[/URL]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1323_zps40c395a1.jpg[/URL]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Eds%20Speed%2033/Picture1325_zps0bfb952c.jpg[/URL]


Roush SBF with Fast EFI that is good for 450-500 HP. Should make this little car a blast to drive.

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Chopped stock 33 shell with the radiator cap removed. Thanks to Advanced Plating for the killer chrome work! (Need to do the alighment before we install the headlights)
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[Richio1]

That is simply stunning. Fantastic job and execution.

One day I will have one of these. Always thought I would go Brizio or Factory5. Now I think it should RS.

[214Chevy]

Absolutely stunning.

[WSSix]

Temporary or not those wire wheels look great. I would keep the car just like it is if it was mine. Great job guys!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Absolutely stunning.

X2...prettiest rears on the forums those Speed33's.

[GregWeld]

Those Speed '33's are okay.... if that's what you're in to.




:>)

[glassman]

That thing makes my mouth water. Absolutely gorgeous.

[FETorino]

:wow: What a shock. The RS crew busting out another amazing build.

Those wires with the black hoops and top will be hard to top :drool:

:cheers:

[Juggernaut]

... The wheels on it are just rollers for the time being... although it looks really tough with the black and stainless wire wheels! ...
Every time I click a new build thread I hope to see a car with black hoops and some flavor polished or brushed or whatever centers. Those rollers look really cool!

[214Chevy]

Yeah, in reference to the wheels, it's gonna be hard to beat the wires with that color combo. Whatever new wheels the owner chooses, he's got some big shoes to follow behind what's on there now. :drive:

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks for the replies! The wire wheels will be pretty tough to beat, but the Billet Bonneville G is a real good looking wheel as well.

[tones2SS]

I will say, Roadster Shop is ahead of the curve. Great jobs guys!

[jarhead]

WOW!
Didn't know this thread existed until last night. Only took two nights to go through it. I am now officially addicted, and need a fix :thumbsup:

Joe

[214Chevy]

Any updates on the cantilevered, IRS setup you guys are building? Also, updated pics on the Bugatti chassis please.

[YJ4000]

Any updates on the 69 Camaro?

[Roadster Shop]

Any updates on the 69 Camaro?

We will try to get some updates posted this week. I just looked back and saw that July was the last time that we posted anything to this thread. We will try to gather some pics and bring this thread back up to speed.

[syborg tt]

We will try to get some updates posted this week. I just looked back and saw that July was the last time that we posted anything to this thread. We will try to gather some pics and bring this thread back up to speed.

don't make me come out there and take pictures and post them for you.

[mexMan]

Guys you should post Mike's progress on his Supra, that thing is just INSANE! I know is not the usual thing on this site, but really guys, it's awesome!

[lilcraigford]

Guys you should post Mike's progress on his Supra, that thing is just INSANE! I know is not the usual thing on this site, but really guys, it's awesome!

I second this motion! My interests fall in both camps, haha.

[WSSix]

x2 Supras are badass. Yáll's work is badass. I can't see a problem here. So pictures please :D

[mexMan]

The attention to detail is awesome, the car, my God, no words to describe the quality... WE WANT PICTURES! Congratulations Mike on a great car.

[dave96dcm]

I'd also like to see some pics of the supra.

[RS-Chris]

For now, we'll keep this thread related to shop based projects.

If you want to see more on his project, head over to the supra forum HERE (http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?56444-Mike-s-(Supersubs-s)-Big-Boy-Build) and check it out.

[RS-Chris]

A few miscellaneous pics of some other projects around the shop since our last update and a preview of some threads we will be starting this summer hopefully:

Ed's Speed33 wrapped up -

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5033/14167903960_4f6046d1fe_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/14167856438_61743b9677_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14167857038_c6a3ea78b8_b.jpg

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[RS-Chris]

A traditional looking '60 Impala equipped with a Cadillac CTSV motor, stock looking interior and our FAST TRACK IRS chassis:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14167866547_a9569c7d04_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14167864219_8bd8440a9e_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14352793092_b83e950fac_b.jpg

A vintage inspired '68 Camaro underway with a few modern tweaks, IRS chassis and 427 motor.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/14167634749_da46390538_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/14374492913_54341f8f7e_b.jpg

A '55 convertible we have big plans for! :superhack:
For now though, a good starting point: fresh sheetmetal and a FAST TRACK IRS chassis!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/14167728728_576521d9e5_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/14167693219_ebcbdf0e91_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Joel's Mustang: will start a dedicated thread soon, for now the gallery is on our site here: http://roadstershop.com/galleries/joels-1965-mustang/

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14374556593_e7faeec1fc_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/14352815282_ec657a0cf9_b.jpg

Another '65 across the aisle which shares the first's taste in powerplant!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14351058551_6f90cac290_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14353520284_f882500410_b.jpg

Another '68 project just starting with a contemporary vibe and subtle details.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14374484013_76002fd0ce_b.jpg

(You can see it in the the lower right of this pic from the shop this morning)

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[Sieg]

Between the shop and the builds the WOW Factor of that last photo is pretty impressive. :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Cuda and Vette in final assembly:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/14354466305_04d4f59a66_b.jpg

Ford truck project about to begin with our REVO ruck chassis

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14374635753_20899437fa_b.jpg

And I'll end the mega update with an old forum favorite we were able to finish up recently as a 'rental' for one of our customers for his wedding day while we work on his real car...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5200/14353579404_14f408e901_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/14374626363_2ab44a197b_b.jpg

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[tmadden]

That interior rendering is SWEET!!!! The builds are SICK!!:trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

Very impressive guys!
Amazing stuff going on in your shop as usual. Keep us posted.

[89 RS]

As usual, Incredible builds! The builds you guys put out, are like artwork in itself. Thanks for sharing.

[syborg tt]

Nice work guys all of the cars look great :trophy-1302:

[ScotI]

Project updates?

[ErikLS2]

Thanks for the update of the truly amazing work you guys do...........oh, and for once again reminding me of how much the car hobby part of my life sucks!:lol:

[tubbed69]

The pics overhead of the shop full of builds is great,any car out of this shop is absolutely perfect,you guys do awesome work:trophy-1302:

[hersheys69z]

Did they run out of cool builds?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Did they run out of cool builds?

:lmao:

[214Chevy]

Did they run out of cool builds?

:lmao:

Double :lmao:....tell him Vince, if only he knew.