Roadster Shop Projects

[Roadster Shop]

I've been wanting to do this for some time, and I finally had the time to gather up a few pictures of other non pro-touring stuff we have been working on. So, here is a wrap up of what we have been up to for the past month.

57 Chevy Convertible on a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis. This one is sort of a blend of performance and original restoration. It has our performance chassis, 510 HP LS3 from Turn Key Engines, TKO 5-speed, 14" Wilwoods, 19's and 20x12's out back. But it will retain all stock trim and have the appearance of a stock car. We changed the LS injection over to a carb style intake manifold with a throttle body on top. It will have a stock themed 57 air cleaner on top of that to keep it looking some what original under the hood. It is in paint right now and will be assembled shortly.

Disassembled for paint
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Frame in paint
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture15000.jpg

Engine in paint
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture15054.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

This one I will have to actually start a build thread as soon as I can organize all of the pictures. quick details... 67 Chevelle on a Roadster Shop Chevelle Chassis. Aluminum 572 with a Bowler 4L85. 18x10 and 20x12 Forgelines (mock up wheels on it right now) A lot of unique metal work has been done to the car.c Should be pretty cool once completed. We are hoping to have it out to upholstery by the end of March.

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[Roadster Shop]

We also have gotten into some of the higher end new car tuner stuff which is pretty cool. We completed a few BMW's that were delivered in December and January.

2009 M3 - Full carbon fiber wide body kit, and painted the car matte green. (Not our choice, but it actually turned out pretty sick when it was completed.)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13061.jpg

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2008 M6 - Carbon hood, lower splitter, and rear spoiler. 2-toned the top of the car black.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13743.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

We have a few early 30's hot rod projects going as well. unfortunately, 2 of the more detailed cars we have to keep under wraps at the owner's requests.

Here is a Speed 33 with some custom metal work.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13796.jpg

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[dmc69]

Nice work! The matte green beemer is awesome!

[GNon18s]

Yea, the matte green looks pretty cool. I also love the large diameter wire wheels on the roadster! I like when people take chances and think outside the box.

[Flash68]

That matte green M3 is sick. The "flares" make it resemble a CLK Black Series IMO. :thumbsup:

[Bow Tie 67]

I like the green also, the only thing missing is a couple of 50 cals for rush hour.

[coolwelder62]

Awesome project's.Please keep sharing more photo's.:thumbsup: Scott

[NOVA]

Awesome project's.Please keep sharing more photo's.:thumbsup: Scott

X2 ,,,,,

[toddshotrods]

Looove the M3, and the metal work on the 33 is very nice. Curious about that Econoline(?) in the background??? :unibrow:

[garickman]

Would love to see more pics of the chevelle. Is the rear going to look like the Brockmeyer rendering you use to have on your website?

[waynieZ]

I didn't think I would like the green BMW but it looks great ,so does the silver and blak one. The Chevelle looks nice too but I didn't expect anything else from you guys.

[Roadster Shop]

Sorry about the pictures being down. I uploaded a bunch of pics and it exceeded the bandwidth on my photo hosting account. Should be good to go now! Thanks for the emails and the heads up on the photo problems.

[Roadster Shop]

Yeah, the M3 is pretty wicked. It was really hard to pull the trigger on painting an entire car matte green. The matte finish is hard to layout and it can't be sanded or buffed after. But it looks bitchen now that it is completed. We were thinking that it might need a big white star on the door to complete the army look!:D but the machine gun would be more fun!

The Chevelle is going to bs the Brockmeyer rendering from our website. I'll try to get a thread on this car going this week.

The econoline is a funny shop project that has been thrown on the back burner for a few years. It was going to be a parts truck built in a 1970's van theme jacked up in the back with Cragers, side pipes, heavy heavy metal flake, octagon rear window, etc...

[SickSpeedMonte]

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

I like the M3 too. I was actually thinking about doing my '93 K3500 DRW CCLB in a matte green similar to that, with some gloss black 19.5's. Kinda like a (albeit slightly) modernized CUCV. I work for the Army, so I guess that's where I get it from. Might see about wrapping it instead of paint though.

[Josh69]

What kind of wheels are those on the M3? I used to be heavy into the BMW mod scene, ran a forum like this a few years ago....I can see they still love their wide-bodies. :_paranoid

[xtreme]

Lets see some pics of that dodge charger project you guys have going on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tones2SS]

Great stuff guys. Good to see you doing both old school and new school cars. Awesome work. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few cool pics of the chassis shop that I was able to take last night after hours. Been extremely busy on the chassis side and we have a few exciting new products coming out very soon.

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[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few custom chassis that we just completed in the last few weeks.

This is a real wild chassis that we built for a 1966 Lincoln Continental being built RPM Hot Rods. Plans called for a big HP LS7 and the stock unibody design and limited options for suspension wouldn't fit the bill.

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We also made a custom version of our Fast Track suspension to accommodate an air bag set up with external shock.

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[bentfab]

That shop is awesome! :hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Another unique chassis build... a 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook Wagon. This is one of 4 chassis we have built for a customer that has a little different taste than most. He has a collection of rare cars that are built in somewhat of a resto-mod theme. All are 100% stock appearing, with stock engines, interiors, exterior, trim, and must sit at a stock ride height. The mechanicals of the cars are then hot rodded... all of the engines are built to 400 + HP, 5 or 6 speed transmissions are installed, and since there are generally no aftermarket suspension options available for these cars, we build one-off chassis for them.

This one would be sick as is, slammed with big steelies and white walls, but the owner is into the stock ride height look.

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Here are the frame rails being built. We had to build a jig specific to the shape of these rails that keeps them true while welding.

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Completed chassis with the original 6 banger in place.
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Painted, completed frame installed under the car.
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[Roadster Shop]

And here is a custom 1970 Challenger Chassis being built with our Fast Track IFS. This is the same type of chassis will be under the 2011 Good Guys Give Away Challenger.

The chassis is mocked up at ride height and tacked together on a flat frame table. From here it will go into a fixtured jig for final welding in order to keep the chassis squared and true.
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All bends are fabricated so there are no wrinkled areas that you would get from bending square tube.

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Low profile frame rails and center crossmember so a 3" drop can be built into the floor in order to retain headroom.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14739.jpg

[elitecustombody]

You guys been holding out on us:willy: Amazing work as usual:thumbsup:

[94snglturbo]

you guys do some amazing work... and thats the cleanest shop i have ever seen lol

[Sieg]

+1 on the shop. Class operation, from the projects I've seen so far they're deserving of a museum.

[strtcar]

Man great looking pics, I'd love to get a tour one day, I'm local hint hint.

[tones2SS]

Wow. Awesome pics. Glad to hear that you guys are staying busy. Shop looks great.
I'm digging that Challenger build.:thumbsup:

[Sandbagger]

Sorry about the pictures being down. I uploaded a bunch of pics and it exceeded the bandwidth on my photo hosting account. Should be good to go now! Thanks for the emails and the heads up on the photo problems.

A couple summers ago a Mac tool guy told me about an open house or a Roadster Day at your shop . Anything like that still going on ?
Body man by trade ... Id really like to see some stuff in person .



















Like a bug drawn to a bug zapper ...

[Roadster Shop]

I've been holding out on these because they were either not pro-touring, or didn't really warrant a full build thread. The idea of doing a shop update seemed like a great way to show all of the other stuff going on around the shop.

We try very hard to keep the shop and all of the projects looking the way they do. It has definitely helped productivity having specific spots for everything and having a clutter free work area.

Anytime you are in the area definitely stop by and I'll show you around the shop. Ask for Bryan or me (Phil) and let us know you are a Lateral-G memeber and I'll be happy to show you around.

We currently do not have anything planned for an open house. We wanted to do something last year, but really ran out of time. We'll try to plan something this year and will definitely post details when we make our final decisions.

[WSSix]

That Lincoln is sick! I love it. I'll have to keep my eyes on the car as it gets built.

[syborg tt]

Don't you mean 2012 Good Guys Give Away "Gullwing" Challenger

And here is a custom 1970 Challenger Chassis being built with our Fast Track IFS. This is the same type of chassis will be under the 2011 Good Guys Give Away Challenger.

The chassis is mocked up at ride height and tacked together on a flat frame table. From here it will go into a fixtured jig for final welding in order to keep the chassis squared and true.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14742.jpg


http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14741.jpg

All bends are fabricated so there are no wrinkled areas that you would get from bending square tube.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14735.jpg

Low profile frame rails and center crossmember so a 3" drop can be built into the floor in order to retain headroom.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14739.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

I meant 2012 Good Guys Give Away, not 2011. I'm still shocked that the gullwing version didn't win. With all the time everyone in my shop spent voting for it, I figured it had to win!

[garickman]

Sure wouldn't mind looking at a few more pics of that 67 chevelle. How bout it?

[coolwelder62]

Wow!! Those are some very nice project's.Amazing Design,Engnieering,Workmanship.Congrat's,It's companies like your's that keep's our hobbies moving forward.:thumbsup: :hail: Scott M.

[67malibu]

Awesome builds you guys have going there - Please start that project thread on the 67 Chevelle - I'm always checking your website for updates on that car, I started to think that project was given up on. If I remember right doesn't have some kind of rear diffuser on it? -- Keep up the great work!

[SickSpeedMonte]

Your shop is incredible, and I'm loving the ideas and execution in your work!

[Sandbagger]

I kinda remember a car jumping a snow bank bout a year ago ....
Anything in the works for this year ?

[srh3trinity]

I saw two cars with RS full chassis under them tonight at the World of Wheels in Birmingham. One was a partial build and you could really see the chassis. Unbelievable!

[57Hardtop]

That lincoln is sexy!:thumbsup:

You guys didn't happen to ship a '57 chassis to Kansas recently? I havent talked to Bright Built in a couple weeks due to being busy at work and dealing with all the crappy weather but was hoping it made its way to their shop.

[89 RS]

You guys do some amazing work, definitely inspiring to see.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks everyone.

The chassis is shipping this week. It is all crated and ready to go. Just waiting on the funds to clear and then it is on it's way to you.

No snow jumps planned just yet! We have plenty of snow, just need a 1984 station wagon.:unibrow:

[garickman]

Just waiting on the funds to clear and then it is on it's way to you.



Maybe well you are waiting for the funds to clear you can post some pics of that bad a$$ 67 Chevelle. :D

[57Hardtop]

Thanks everyone.

The chassis is shipping this week. It is all crated and ready to go. Just waiting on the funds to clear and then it is on it's way to you.


Great to hear, thanks for the update! Can't wait to see the car begin to come together. It's in a million pieces at the moment.

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few shots of the car in various stages of the build.

Here are the original renderings by Eric Brockmeyer

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The car as it rolled in. A really, really solid, unmolested, original Texas car. There was no rust anywhere and the car retains all of the original panels.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture006.jpg

Primed and prepped for paint. The body is mostly stock and I never took any good pictures of the metal work. The drip rails were shaved, filled the emblems and trim holes, and fabbed new tail light housings that are now a part of the body rather than the original bolt on piece. The majority of the work was done to the bumpers.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture9778.jpg

Fresh out of the booth. Sprayed in BMW Laguna Seca Blue

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture12534.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Floors sanded and ready for paint and lining.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture155.jpg

Floors after paint
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Chassis being sprayed
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[garickman]

Thank you, that helped my fix a little bit, but we really need to see those bumpers. :_paranoid

[Roadster Shop]

Bumpers and various parts primed and ready to shoot.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture9780.jpg


Painted bumpers. Matte charcoal on the diffuser section of the bumper.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture12536.jpg

We removed the license plate recess on the front bumper and reshaped the openings to give it a better look.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture12541.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

There ya go Garick. That is about all I have on the car for now. We still have to sand and buff the body and a few other components, then will begin assembly. We have a few other customer cars going so it might be a while before the next batch of updates.

[garickman]

Nice!! Thank you very much for posting the pics. Your work is amazing.

[GHOSTDANCER]

Nice!! Thank you very much for posting the pics. Your work is amazing.

What he said X2 :thumbsup:

[phillym5]

The diffuser panel looks awesome. Can't wait to see it on the car.

[Bryce]

Looks great!

[Flash68]

That thing looks sick. Diffuser should be bad ass!

[waynieZ]

I love the work on the defuser and front bumper. The floors look great.

[tones2SS]

Looks killer.
That rear bumper/diffuser looks great! Keep us posted on that bad boy.:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

That......is one serious shade of blue!

[bdahlg68]

I love Laguna Seca Blue. I was considering it for my Firebird, but still not 100% sure. Porsche has a similar but lighter blue that is also nice. Phoenix Yellow is a cool color too from the E46 M3 days.

[Roadster Shop]

Time for another update. We have been making a lot of headway on the 57 convertible. The body has been wet sanded and buffed, chassis mostly assembled, and engine/trans assembled. Still waiting on a few parts from the chromer and powder coater to finish the chassis, but it has been moving along nicely.

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Some good close ups of the finish on the car!

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Parts moved to the final assembly room to begin the assembly of the car.
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[Roadster Shop]

We received most of the chrome and polished stainless parts back and they look great!

Custom 3" S/S Exhaust

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture15211.jpg

Front and rear suspension parts chromed. These things look incredible.

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[Sieg]

Santa's Toy Factory has nothing on yours! Thanks for the pics.

[Roadster Shop]

And here are some assembly pics on the chassis that just started going together yesterday. Engine is a 550 HP LS3 from Turn Key Engines with a TKO-600 behind it.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture15500.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

And here is another tri-5 that we have been making a lot of progress on. A 55 Nomad that needed a little more attention than we originally thought. It was media blasted and then discovered that a lot of new metal was needed! So after doors, quarters, rockers, complete floors, wheel houses, tailgate, and a few other things, this is how it sits. We are just finishing mocking up all of the trim before it will move into the body and paint stages.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture15171.jpg

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[GHOSTDANCER]

Thank you :thumbsup: Really lovin the color on the Chevelle :cheers:

[nvr2fst]

Pretty impressive projects you guys got going on. That 57 is sweet.

[coolwelder62]

WOW!!!,Look's awesome.:thumbsup:Nice work on the Nomad.:thumbsup: Scott

[tones2SS]

Wow, amazing work guys. Looks like you guys are staying busy. That is great! Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[65 347]

WOW! The paint and body is awsome!

[radrambler]

Rs

More ..more ...more Love The Pic Updates
Your Guys Are Doing Great Work
Tom

[groovyjay]

Amazing work! :cheers:

[Roadster Shop]

Time for another update! We have been making a lot of progress on several cars recently. I'll be starting a few threads on the PT style cars later today. In the mean time, here is a look at a few of the other things that we have been up to.

57 Chevy Convertible is coming together. We are waiting on a lot of parts to be chromed and stainless parts to be polished, but have been making some good headway on the wiring, plumbing, and panel assembly. I took a lot of good shots of the chassis before the body was mounted.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture15662.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

A few other things we have going on.

Getting our beater C10 ready for paint. I found these pics while organizing files that were pretty cool. A little bit of a change in altitude from the original frame. Take a look at the tube fence behind the truck in relation to the hood.

Before
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture017.jpg

After
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture12079.jpg

We got the chassis back from powder coating and have that assembled.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16352.jpg

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Ports in the crossmember for easy brake line and fuel line routing

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16385.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16390.jpg

[waynieZ]

The car looks awesome.

[tones2SS]

That C10 is looking great! Awesome work guys.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Hey, guy's your project's are looking amazing.:thumbsup: Scott

[radrambler]

WOW..
:thumbsup:
BEAUTIFUL WORK..
REAR SWAY BAR THROUGH THE FRAME IS A NICE TOUCH

Tom

[Jr]

We definitely need more pics of that C-10. I should have bought a long bed and cut it down like you did. Good Job.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks guys. I'll get a few more pics up a little later on on that C10 and a few other projects.

DJW - The long bed was definitely the way to go. We picked up the truck for around $1,200 running/driving and 100% solid rust and free out of AZ. (A comparable short bed is $10,000 - $15,000) We are a dealer for the new short bed assemblies that retail for around $3,500. Our chassis is the last piece in the puzzle to easily convert a long bed into a pro-touring short bed.

[DIGI-TAILS]

Awesome job guys!!!! :bow:

[65_LS1_T56]

Speechless. Nice work guys.

You gonna be floggin that C10 at the Motorstate Challenge this year? Hope to see you there :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Phil -- Super sweet '57!!

Nice is an understatement about ANY or your shops work!
:hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Here is a little more progress on the 57. We hung all of the front sheet metal and started the wiring.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16798.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16796.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16790.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Again, not pro-touring, but thought everyone here could appreciate the work. This customer wanted something unique for his CL 550 Mercedes and wasn't happy with any of the aftermarket body kits. So, why not have the only bi turbo Cl550 with a custom aluminum rear diffuser?

in the final stages of fitting and finish metal work.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16806.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/March%20Update/Picture16808.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I think a AMG Benz is a awesome and very nice PT car.

[tones2SS]

I think a AMG Benz is a awesome and very nice PT car.

I will agree with that.
That rear valence looks KILLER!!!:yes: :thumbsup:

[michael6372]

Great work guys! Top notch as always

Michael

[Musclerodz]

How many hours do you guys have in the cut and buff on that 57? Your paint finishes are always exceptional

[Roadster Shop]

I think a AMG Benz is a awesome and very nice PT car.

A twin turbo V12 is pretty bad a$$ in just about anyone's book!

[GregWeld]

I think a AMG Benz is a awesome and very nice PT car.

An S63 AMG Bi-Turbo ain't half bad either....

:D :woot:

[Roadster Shop]

How many hours do you guys have in the cut and buff on that 57? Your paint finishes are always exceptional

Thanks Mike. All said and done, we will probably have 80-100 hours in the cut and buff on a car like this.

[waynieZ]

It really shows. Awesome paint !

[Jr]

An S63 AMG Bi-Turbo ain't half bad either....

:D :woot:

I heard the owners of the bi- turbo are a lil questionable...

[Jr]

You have some great builds going!

[strtcar]

I got a tour of the shop today with my car club. It was unbelievable, words cannot describe the craftsmanship and attention to detail that these guys do. Thanks for the tour.

[coolwelder62]

A twin turbo V12 is pretty bad a$$ in just about anyone's book!I could use a job sweeping the floor around the Benz if you are looking for someone.:lol: Anything that is just Turbo'ed is cool let alone Twin Turbo's.The German's build real cool junk.And so does the R-S.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

I got a tour of the shop today with my car club. It was unbelievable, words cannot describe the craftsmanship and attention to detail that these guys do. Thanks for the tour.

Thanks Strtcar. It was a good event, good to have everyone out and show them around the shop. Not sure if I talked to you there or not. It was supposed to be 30-40 people and I think the total number was closer to 100. I wish we had the weather on Saturday that we did today so more people could have driven their cars out. Cold and raining one day, then 86 and sunny the next. Gotta love Chi-Town weather!

[Roadster Shop]

We wrapped up the AMG Benz and delivered that earlier in the week. The rear diffuser panel turned out pretty cool. The owner wanted it painted all black instead of doing a gun metal insert like we wanted. Now that it is completed, it is hard to tell that this is something custom!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17384.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17393.jpg

We are getting some new wheels for it too. 20" HRE's are on their way.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17486.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17500.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17504.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Watch out,The folk's high up at Benz might want you guy's to do some design work for them. Awesome job,Look's just like it really belong's there.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[Dalton69C-10]

We wrapped up the AMG Benz and delivered that earlier in the week. The rear diffuser panel turned out pretty cool. The owner wanted it painted all black instead of doing a gun metal insert like we wanted. Now that it is completed, it is hard to tell that this is something custom!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17384.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17393.jpg

We are getting some new wheels for it too. 20" HRE's are on their way.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17486.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17500.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17504.jpg

Sharp!!!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looks almost like mine Phil!


:unibrow:



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/S63/IMG_0302-1.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Nice Greg! I was checking one of those out last week while at a Benz dealer. (wasn't looking to buy, just looking). That is a real bad a$$ ride!

[GregWeld]

Nice Greg! I was checking one of those out last week while at a Benz dealer. (wasn't looking to buy, just looking). That is a real bad a$$ ride!

My wife is very generous.....
:rofl: :D

[96z28ss]

"another smart investment" now thats funny

[RPM HOTRODS]

Its good to see someone else trying to figure out how to pay the bills with something other than hotrods. As always great work from you guys at RS.

[bentfab]

Looks almost like mine Phil!


:unibrow:



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/S63/IMG_0302-1.jpg

Isn't that license plate kinda like an oxymoron :question:

[ironworks]

Isn't that license plate kinda like an oxymoron :question:

If you drove the car you might think so. Wow what a car. It's even better investment when Greg lets everyone else drive it. I wish we could have driven past some old girlfriends houses.....How you like me now????:D

[tones2SS]

We wrapped up the AMG Benz and delivered that earlier in the week. The rear diffuser panel turned out pretty cool. The owner wanted it painted all black instead of doing a gun metal insert like we wanted. Now that it is completed, it is hard to tell that this is something custom!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/April%20Updates/Picture17393.jpg

That looks killer. Great job. Looks like it's an OEM diffuser.:yes: :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

We've got the 57 just about wrapped up and off to upholstery this morning. Still waiting a few parts from chrome and the wheels

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/7f45a9b1.jpg

Looks pretty good with the charcoal mesh style wheels, but it will have a set of polished 5 spokes to keep with the original look of the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1b994c22.jpg

And yes, the rear bumper has the kick out for the continental kit! 335's in the back and 275's in the front with a spare tire carrier that only fits a 4" wide wheel!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/17cc3127.jpg

[BaddestBuick]

We've got the 57 just about wrapped up and off to upholstery this morning. Still waiting a few parts from chrome and the wheels

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/7f45a9b1.jpg

Looks pretty good with the charcoal mesh style wheels, but it will have a set of polished 5 spokes to keep with the original look of the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1b994c22.jpg

And yes, the rear bumper has the kick out for the continental kit! 335's in the back and 275's in the front with a spare tire carrier that only fits a 4" wide wheel!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/17cc3127.jpg

On THIS car the chrome wheels look much better imo

[Payton King]

Gotta love a 57 convertible. Need to talk the guy in running a 57 nomad bumper (has the license plate on the bumper instead of the trunk)

...still nothing better than a black 57.

[Big-Head]

On THIS car the chrome wheels look much better imo

I 100% agree with this statement. Beautiful job guys!

[Roadster Shop]

Gotta love a 57 convertible. Need to talk the guy in running a 57 nomad bumper (has the license plate on the bumper instead of the trunk)

...still nothing better than a black 57.

I tried to get him into the nomad rear bumper, but he really wanted the continental kit.

[GoolsbyCustoms]

I think the conti bumper is spot on guys great work

[Roadster Shop]

I 100% agree with this statement. Beautiful job guys!

Thanks. I agree, we went with the new polished Mag wheels from Billet Specialties. 20x12's and 18x9's with Pilot Sport PS2's. And they showed up about 4 hours after we left with the car for upholstery!

[z4me69]

Please post pics of the wheels I'm thinking about getting them for my 69 camaro

[Roadster Shop]

We haven't taken them out of the box yet. Tires are due in Monday or Tuesday and I'll snap a few pics for you once they are mounted.

[RPM HOTRODS]

You sure thats going to fit in the trailer with the conti kit on it????

[Roadster Shop]

It was close. We left the back door down on the 48 footer and it just barely made it in.

[RPM HOTRODS]

It may look better if you cut a hole in the door of the trailer and leave it hang thru the door and put a trailer tire on it!!!!! Great way not to have the spare trailer tire rolling around the trailer.

[GregWeld]

It may look better if you cut a hole in the door of the trailer and leave it hang thru the door and put a trailer tire on it!!!!! Great way not to have the spare trailer tire rolling around the trailer.

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!


Perfect solution.

[ht turbo monaro]

What a great shop you guys have and top work :hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Time for another update. This one is for the traditional hot rod guys. Here are a few shots of some other hot rod projects we currently have going on.

First is a 28 extended cab p/u on a custom 32 chassis we built. Flathead with a TKO 5-speed. This one is going to be a very traditional styled build.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18784.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18786.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18323.jpg

We also received the new Roush 342 for the 34 coupe and have begun some custom touches.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18714.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18713.jpg

The customer wanted something other than the standard hot rod style tail lights so we fabbed these based off of a 37 Ford light.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18319.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18314.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

A few new arrivals! I will be starting individual threads as they progress.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18019.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18010.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18657.jpg

[waynieZ]

Wow some sweet stuff right there.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks Wayne.

Here is an update on a truck that we built about 4 years ago. Mike was looking to get a little more power out of the big block under the hood. We decided on a small Weiand blower to give it a little extra help and still work with all of the accessories that were currently on the engine.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/CLTP-080100-53FORD-01-HR.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture16982.jpg

We fabbed up an aluminum air cleaner/scoop to dress up the engine compartment.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture17692.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture17677.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18751.jpg

[70rs]

Wow! Very nice!

[GregWeld]

I think I wet myself....


Sweet..... Love those trucks. Used to have a nice one... and I miss it.

[Jr]

That truck is hot sh*t! I love the floor in the bed! That bumper is pretty sweet, too.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks guys. This truck is still one of my favorite builds. It has a lot of cool metal work that you wouldn't realize until it was next to a stock truck.

[boonedog]

is the model a cab one that the aussies are building?

[Roadster Shop]

Yeah, it is the Australian cab with a Brookville bed.

[boonedog]

hows quality and pricing on them?

[Roadster Shop]

Not sure on the pricing. The customer purchased the cab and bed himself and had it shipped to us. The quality of the cab seems to be pretty nice. We have not really got into any metal work on it yet, but the fit and finish appears to be well done.

[tones2SS]

Wow, you guys do amazing work. Keep us posted.

[garickman]

Bumpers and various parts primed and ready to shoot.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture9780.jpg


Painted bumpers. Matte charcoal on the diffuser section of the bumper.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture12536.jpg

We removed the license plate recess on the front bumper and reshaped the openings to give it a better look.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1967%20Chevelle/Picture12541.jpg

Any update on this chevelle build?

[orangevert]

We also have gotten into some of the higher end new car tuner stuff which is pretty cool. We completed a few BMW's that were delivered in December and January.

2009 M3 - Full carbon fiber wide body kit, and painted the car matte green. (Not our choice, but it actually turned out pretty sick when it was completed.)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13061.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13886.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13884.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13990.jpg

2008 M6 - Carbon hood, lower splitter, and rear spoiler. 2-toned the top of the car black.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13743.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13523.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture13539.jpg

What color green is on the BMW? Never mind stupid question.

[Roadster Shop]

Garick - we haven't touched the Chevelle in quite some time. Have had too much going on with customer cars to touch our own build.

OrangeVert - We custom mixed that green to get what the owner was looking for. We started with a GM production color and then kept tinting it and spraying different levels of matte clear to get the desired color. That is one color that I never thought anyone would be asking for the paint code on! Unless that was a sarcastic question on your part.

[garickman]

[QUOTE=RS-Perf;360481]Garick - we haven't touched the Chevelle in quite some time. Have had too much going on with customer cars to touch our own build.



I didn't realize that was your car. Well hell, there is no sense in letting those nice custom bumpers go to waste. I know of a car they would look sweet on....MINE!!:D :D Anyways congrats on another SMOTY, it was well deserved.

[CTorosian]

This one I will have to actually start a build thread as soon as I can organize all of the pictures. quick details... 67 Chevelle on a Roadster Shop Chevelle Chassis. Aluminum 572 with a Bowler 4L85. 18x10 and 20x12 Forgelines (mock up wheels on it right now) A lot of unique metal work has been done to the car.c Should be pretty cool once completed. We are hoping to have it out to upholstery by the end of March.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14395.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14379.jpg

http://moose.cc/uploaded/droollateralg.gif

[coolwelder62]

!st.class work.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

This one I will have to actually start a build thread as soon as I can organize all of the pictures. quick details... 67 Chevelle on a Roadster Shop Chevelle Chassis. Aluminum 572 with a Bowler 4L85. 18x10 and 20x12 Forgelines (mock up wheels on it right now) A lot of unique metal work has been done to the car.c Should be pretty cool once completed. We are hoping to have it out to upholstery by the end of March.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14395.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Feb%202011%20update/Picture14379.jpg

Hay Phil, question when you guys do your fire wall smoothing, what gauge metal to you use?? I am going to be cutting mine out soon on my 69 and was thinking 16 gauge but thought I would use the beed roller to stifen it up. I the one on the Chevelle is all smooth, looks sweet :thumbsup:

[mexMan]

Any pictures of that yellow Jeep Comanche (not really sure?) ? It looks pretty cool, and I love the Speed '33 with the slat nose in the background of the second picture.

[96z28ss]

I think its a Ford Bronco

[70rs]

Any pictures of that yellow Jeep Comanche (not really sure?) ? It looks pretty cool, and I love the Speed '33 with the slat nose in the background of the second picture.

Yep, first generation Ford Bronco. Cool rigs.

[skatinjay27]

Yep, first generation Ford Bronco. Cool rigs.
yeah those are sweet!
my first car was a 81 bronco 2 , i flipped (almost rolled) it after only 6 months!:(

[mexMan]

I kinda looks like an older model Jeep from the back, anyway, yeah, those are pretty cool rides, anymore pics of it?

[70rs]

yeah those are sweet!
my first car was a 81 bronco 2 , i flipped (almost rolled) it after only 6 months!:(

Bronco 2 was a bit narrow.....
My uncle and older brother had several broncos like above. Lots of good memories blasting around in the mud and trails.

[elitecustombody]

Phil, what clear did you guys use on the flat green M3?

[Roadster Shop]

That is a '76 Bronco in the background. Nothing special, I built it way back when I was in high school.

[tones2SS]

Great updates. Very nice build.
That color is killer!

[Roadster Shop]

Things have been pretty busy around the shop and I've been slacking on this thread. In addition to completing the Nova for Columbus, we have also been running wide open on several other areas.

The body work and prep was wrapped up on the 55 Nomad and we sprayed the body this week. The rest of the parts are going into the booth and the cut and buff will begin on the main body. Chassis has been assembled and ready to go under the body as well.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20681.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20698.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20700.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Another cool project that we are just about wrapping up is a bitchen' Nova Gasser. This was originally a PHR cover car back in 1973. The majority of the components remain original to the car. We are making a few refinements for drivability and safety but it will otherwise appear basically as it did in the early 70's.

A copy of the original cover and article.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture18807.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20753-r.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20754-r.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture18086.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nothing nicer than a nice turquoise and India Ivory Nomad.... :unibrow: :D

[NOVA]

Gasser Nova..... ruler

[Roadster Shop]

And then this incredible piece of mechanical artwork showed up on our door step!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20247.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20249.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20248.jpg

[Rick D]

Ok so what is ^^^ that going in :D

[Matt@BOS]

Ok so what is ^^^ that going in :D

My bet is on a space ship. The Nova was probably just a testbed. Clearly the sky is the limit for these guys :lol:

Matt

[214Chevy]

Damn, I just drooled on my keyboard. A twin turbo Nelson Racing Engine sitting atop an RS chassis. What more could a guy ask for? :faint: :faint:

[sidewayz71]

what he said ^^^^^^^^:hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Nothing nicer than a nice turquoise and India Ivory Nomad.... :unibrow: :D

I think there may be some bias in that remark! :lol:

[scottysimp7]

Wow that engine set up is super sick! Cant wait to hear that beast prrrrrrrr!:yes:

[Roadster Shop]

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

[65 347]

More info on the mustang set ups, please!
Looks awsome.

Mike

[Vince@Meanstreets]

And then this incredible piece of mechanical artwork showed up on our door step!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20247.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20249.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20248.jpg

for a second there I thought you had a gen IV twin plasma vulcan cannon repeater in the 60 watt range then I had to double check the date...its still 2011.

love the gasser...those were the days

[TheBradshaw]

I think I missed the 1st gen Nova clip;) Is one coming? Because that would be cool:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Once again very nice.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[Rick D]

Wow that front clip looks very sexy :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Here is another chassis that you probably won't see every day. A local shop in Milwaukee started building a custom Divco milk truck and needed a chassis. After they had the body framed out, they sent it down to us to build a custom chassis. The truck has some cool history behind it. A family dairy farm used this truck for their deliveries back in the 40's and 50's. They still had the truck and wanted to turn it in to a hot rod now. The idea is to make a luxury conversion van out of a Divco.

The only thing left from the Divco is going to be the front clip. The builder fabbed the inner structure for the rest of the vehicle that will later be skinned in aluminum.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20786.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture20787.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21159.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

A few more shots of the chassis.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21162.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21165.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21166.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21172.jpg

[Rick D]

I didn't know you guys did commerical truck also :rofl: That frame is huge but still looks sexy as always :thumbsup:

[mexMan]

Milk truck with LS9... That's gotta be too cool to be truth.

[coolwelder62]

I saw a broom in that shop W/my name on it.:lol: Very Cool.:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

sweet!!!
wanna humor us with an estimate $$$ of what that cost them?

[56pickup]

The guys at DMC deffinatly have a sweet project going on with that divco truck! Would love to see them take that thing out on the Auto x track! :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

I didn't know you guys did commerical truck also :rofl: That frame is huge but still looks sexy as always :thumbsup:
We can design and build a chassis for just about anything. We have done custom chassis for a 60's Lincoln, 1930's-50's Oldsmobiles, Buicks, and Pontiacs, a 1930's Mack truck, one of Mickey Thompson's vintage race cars, and a whole bunch of unique projects in between.

Milk truck with LS9... That's gotta be too cool to be truth.
The LS9 is actually for the 56 Chevy chassis next to the Divco. This one is getting a 502 or 572 with a 4L80 behind it.

sweet!!!
wanna humor us with an estimate $$$ of what that cost them?
The chassis is in line with any or our production muscle car chassis. There is a slight up charge for the design time and building all new fixtures to construct the chassis and frame rails around.

The guys at DMC deffinatly have a sweet project going on with that divco truck! Would love to see them take that thing out on the Auto x track! :thumbsup:
That would be pretty cool to see! I don't know if it would fit between the cones though.

[Roadster Shop]

I saw a broom in that shop W/my name on it.:lol: Very Cool.:thumbsup:

We also have a dust pan to go with it! Once you have mastered those skills we can step you up to our customized Cadillac edition floor cleaning zamboni, the Zam-Brougham.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21157-1.jpg

[WSSix]

That milk truck rocks! Keep us updated on that one for sure please.


So when I get fed up with the oil industry, can you guys hire me? I have an ME degree and plenty of hands on experience :D

Fantastic work as always.

[tones2SS]

We also have a dust pan to go with it! Once you have mastered those skills we can step you up to our customized Cadillac edition floor cleaning zamboni, the Zam-Brougham.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21157-1.jpg

HA HA!! Big pimpin'.:D

[Roadster Shop]

We have been making a lot of progress on a few other builds in the shop. A few are below and I will be starting new threads on a few other new projects over the weekend.

The 55 Nomad is coming together and getting close to its interior date.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21341.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21342.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21345.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21344.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

We are also getting pretty close on the Nova gasser. We received most of the parts back from chrome, but are waiting for a few more and then this thing will be back on the road.

Custom throttle bracket and linkage.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21347.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21346.jpg

SS fuel lines routed through the gap in the intake along with the regulator.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21350.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21351.jpg

Also swapped the front over to Wilwoods to help make this beast stop.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21352.jpg

And re-coated the headers to the original orange.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21348.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

We received this 57 Caddy yesterday for us to build a custom Fast Track chassis.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21291.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21293.jpg

Stainless steel roof panel
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21295.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21294.jpg

Suicide doors
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21296.jpg

Another cool feature is that there is no center pillar. Just a unique bracket that comes up with the two latches floating in the middle of the seat.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21297.jpg

[waynieZ]

Gasser's looking great. I like that center bracket for the suicide doors.I love that Nomad.

[syborg tt]

Man I am digging the Caddy

[tones2SS]

That Caddy should be a cool build. What are the plans for it besides the Fast Track chassis?

[EBMC]

We just had a 57 caddy 2 door in the shop a few weeks ago and I was telling the guys how cool it would be to have a new chassis under it and a Northstar!

[coolwelder62]

We also have a dust pan to go with it! Once you have mastered those skills we can step you up to our customized Cadillac edition floor cleaning zamboni, the Zam-Brougham.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/August%202011/Picture21157-1.jpgShdizzle-my-dizzle,I will start savin for some gold teeth,and I will be set to drive that hoop-dee bro!!.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

The Caddy is bad a$$ for sure. It will be cool to see something this big be able to handle! I don't know all of the plans for the car at this point. We are just doing the chassis end. It will be set up with Ride Tech bags and power will come from a twin turbo LS. That is all I have for details now.

[Roadster Shop]

We definitely need more pics of that C-10. I should have bought a long bed and cut it down like you did. Good Job.:thumbsup:

Well, the C10 got "back shelved" for a while so we could finish up a few other projects. I have been slacking on the updates as well. It is now ready to roll again and should be ready for interior in the next few weeks after final assembly is completed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/c3789c98.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/aaf1dd82.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/cdce2789.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/eb834dd5.jpg

[66SuperSport]

The C-10 looks incredible!!!! Can't wait to see it back in action.

[mild2wild]

Looks awesome. Are those the wheels/tires that it will ride on?

[INTMD8]

We received this 57 Caddy yesterday for us to build a custom Fast Track chassis.




Thanks for the pics. Odd as it may seem, this car has been an obsession of mine for a very long time and I've always viewed it as -the- car I would want to own. I'm really looking forward to this project. :)

-Jim

[INTMD8]

That Caddy should be a cool build. What are the plans for it besides the Fast Track chassis?

It's a bit open right now. I want to keep it relatively stock looking on the interior/exterior. I'm having copies of the original wheels made in slightly larger diameter.

Twin turbo LS is the logical choice to move this much car around but I'm not sure if it's "right".

I considered doing an STS-V supercharged northstar. Also maybe a 500ci LS with dual 4bbl throttle bodies and a fabricated batwing air cleaner so at a glance it looked somewhat stock.

I think the best engine would be a Falconer V12 but it's been done and it's a little pricey ;)

[Jr]

It's a bit open right now. I want to keep it relatively stock looking on the interior/exterior. I'm having copies of the original wheels made in slightly larger diameter.

Twin turbo LS is the logical choice to move this much car around but I'm not sure if it's "right".

I considered doing an STS-V supercharged northstar. Also maybe a 500ci LS with dual 4bbl throttle bodies and a fabricated batwing air cleaner so at a glance it looked somewhat stock.

I think the best engine would be a Falconer V12 but it's been done and it's a little pricey ;)

Is this the same intmd8 that is envolved with speed Inc? If so, I really look forward to what you end up doing. I still watch your tt lt1 video from maxton.

[INTMD8]

Is this the same intmd8 that is envolved with speed Inc? If so, I really look forward to what you end up doing. I still watch your tt lt1 video from maxton.

Yes and thanks. Maxton was a good time, good thing the ol LT1 held together so I had a ride home.

[W84IT]

It's a bit open right now. I want to keep it relatively stock looking on the interior/exterior. I'm having copies of the original wheels made in slightly larger diameter.

Twin turbo LS is the logical choice to move this much car around but I'm not sure if it's "right".

I considered doing an STS-V supercharged northstar. Also maybe a 500ci LS with dual 4bbl throttle bodies and a fabricated batwing air cleaner so at a glance it looked somewhat stock.

I think the best engine would be a Falconer V12 but it's been done and it's a little pricey ;)

All those engines sound awesome. But to me nothing says classic caddy like a BB 502 twin carb. Just this monster of an engine and all you hear when you hit the gas is tires squealing and carbs sucking air. :yes:

[tones2SS]

That is a really sweet C10. Very nice color scheme.
That Caddy is going to be pretty neat. A twin turbo LS engine is a great choice for that beast!

[Roadster Shop]

A lot of changes and additions going on recently. We are just finishing some major overhauls on the web site with a few more still to come in the next week or two. We have wrapped up all of our informational videos on our Fast Track chassis and suspension systems that you can take a look at in our Roadster Shop Vendor Section (http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/forumdisplay.php4?f=69) We figured a video would be a bit more informative and entertaining than reading a bullet point list of features. hope everyone enjoys and finds them informative.

[Roadster Shop]

We are heading off to Indy for the Good Guys show in a few hours and I wanted to post a few pictures of the 57 that was just wrapped up.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21522-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21521-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21583.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21582r.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21588-r.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21534.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21526.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21537.jpg

[strtcar]

Looks great, did you guys bring it to the Mundelein cruise tonight? I didn't have much time so just did a quick pass.

[56pickup]

looks killer guys! the engine looks super clean! Love the valve covers and the cool little air filter cover. Interior looks sweet too! Love it guys !:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few better shots of the 57 now that we have had some time with it completed. This one will be heading down to Miami in the next few weeks to find its new home cruising the streets of South Beach.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218674-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture21801-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture21780touchedup.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture21727.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/photo3fixcopy.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture21918-1.jpg

There are more pictures along with all of the build photos now up on our site.
http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/don-s-57-convertible

[Roadster Shop]

The Gasser Nova has also been wrapped up and is ready for delivery. This thing is just way too much fun to cruise around in and turn heads. Definitely a step back in time.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218763.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218751.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218745-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218775.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218773.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218725.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218719.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218704.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

We are also wrapping up the 55 Nomad. A few details left to finish on Monday and then off to upholstery Tuesday morning. Nothing too wild on this one, just a very clean, original appearing car that the owner plans on putting a lot of miles on and having fun with.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218912.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218915.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218919.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218925.jpg

Under the hood the owner was more concerned about reliability than looks so he chose stock GM components that could be easily sourced on the road if needed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218907.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture218909.jpg

[GregWeld]

As usual you guys ---- just out of the park!

:cheers:

[scottysimp7]

That black 57 is off the hook! Beautiful work. :thumbsup:

[RPM HOTRODS]

I want to see some pictures of that C10!!!!!

[Jr]

I want to see some pictures of that C10!!!!!

Me too. The color scheme looks perfect with those rims.

[Roadster Shop]

Me too. The color scheme looks perfect with those rims.

There are a few pics of the C10 back on page 19 of this thread. Now that the 55 and 57 are wrapped up, we are going to be back on the C10 and try to have that out to upholstery shortly.

[ScotI]

There are a few pics of the C10 back on page 19 of this thread. Now that the 55 and 57 are wrapped up, we are going to be back on the C10 and try to have that out to upholstery shortly.

Wow, I missed the C10 update too. Looks sweet! Any changes to the chassis or is it still as it was set-up when initially built?

[fleetus macmullitz]

We are heading off to Indy for the Good Guys show in a few hours and I wanted to post a few pictures of the 57 that was just wrapped up.







http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21582r.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/September%202011%20updates/Picture21588-r.jpg



Awesome build. :thumbsup:

Are you going to sell copies of those A++ valve covers? :cool:

[Roadster Shop]

Wow, I missed the C10 update too. Looks sweet! Any changes to the chassis or is it still as it was set-up when initially built?

Thanks, it is turning out to be a pretty cool little truck. The chassis is unchanged from when the truck was on the road in "original paint" last year.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/1967-72PickUp.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Awesome build. :thumbsup:

Are you going to sell copies of those A++ valve covers? :cool:

Skip, thanks for the compliments, but we are probably not going to re-produce those. They were more of a 1-off design for this car and would be too labor intensive to produce in any quantity. :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

That black 57 is off the hook! Beautiful work. :thumbsup:

As usual you guys ---- just out of the park!

:cheers:

Thanks guys. Sorry I missed you in my responses yesterday!:D

[Jr]

There are a few pics of the C10 back on page 19 of this thread. Now that the 55 and 57 are wrapped up, we are going to be back on the C10 and try to have that out to upholstery shortly.

Does the C-10 have a rs performance IRS in it? If not, what kind of suspension are you running in it?

[INTMD8]

The Nomad is gorgeous, nice work :-)

[Roadster Shop]

Does the C-10 have a rs performance IRS in it? If not, what kind of suspension are you running in it?

The truck has a 9" with parallel 4-bar rear suspension. We built the truck before we had completed the Fast Track IRS unit. There are some build pictures where you can see various pics of the chassis on our web site.
http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/chassis-development-1970-pick-up

[RS-Chris]

Some parking lot fun -

xWT0p6-4fgs

wfawkRJuYVQ

65Z8hRDfDnQ

[Payton King]

ABS electic brakes on the car above? Good modulation or are they a bit touchy?

[Roadster Shop]

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.

[wellis77]

Is the electric ABS a kit or something you have adapted?

[tones2SS]

Amazing work guys! Amazing.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Wellis, it is a kit from ABS Power Brake Co.

[Roadster Shop]

Here is one for the hot rodders on Lateral-G. Just wrapped up this 34 3-window using a SAR body for a customer on the east coast. We chopped the top, mounted all of the sheet metal, fabbed the exhaust and mounted all of the other components to get it ready for body and paint. The customer is going to finish the car himself, just needed all of the fab work completed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1616-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1633.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1635.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1594.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1619.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/October%20Updates/Picture1628.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Very Cool,guy's:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Sweet !

[CTorosian]

Some parking lot fun -

xWT0p6-4fgs

wfawkRJuYVQ

65Z8hRDfDnQ

Those were great :cool: What are you guys running under the hood? didn't see any engine pics on the website.

[Roadster Shop]

It has been a while since I updated this thread so here we go!

We have the C10 just about wrapped up. Should be heading to Upholstery early next week.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220103.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220107.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220101.jpg

Going to keep the interior pretty stock looking to match the exterior. Going with a set of 70 buckets with the original center console. Seats are going to be slightly bolstered, but keep the stock feel. We are thinking of black leather with black/white hounds touth inserts.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220110.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Also have been making some progress on the 67. The entire car has been cut and buffed now. Front clip has been installed and we are working on the trim. Still need to decide on the stripe for the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220122.jpg

Honeycomb or mesh screens will still go in the bumper openings.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220129.jpg

Engine still needs to be dressed as well. A 540 aluminum big block shouldn't take too much to make it look good though.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220125.jpg

Fabbed a lower edge on the factory inner fenders for a clean, simple look.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220127.jpg

[syborg tt]

Very nice little detail

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220127.jpg

[garickman]

Holdin' out on that rear end shot of chevelle huh!:unibrow:

Projects look amazing as always.

[jay web]

incredible work on all of the projects. just awesome. I may have missed it, but whats the wheel/tire combo on the C10? who's wheels?

[CTorosian]

C-10 is looking great, what's under the hood?

[214Chevy]

That blue Chevelle is just plain nasty.:drool:

[coolwelder62]

It has been a while since I updated this thread so here we go!

We have the C10 just about wrapped up. Should be heading to Upholstery early next week.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220103.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220107.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220101.jpg

Going to keep the interior pretty stock looking to match the exterior. Going with a set of 70 buckets with the original center console. Seats are going to be slightly bolstered, but keep the stock feel. We are thinking of black leather with black/white hounds touth inserts.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220110.jpgNo need to post up photo's on the other thread.Brandon found these.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

C-10 is looking great, what's under the hood?

Thanks, it has a LS6 with a TKO 5-Speed

[Roadster Shop]

incredible work on all of the projects. just awesome. I may have missed it, but whats the wheel/tire combo on the C10? who's wheels?

Thanks Jay. It has Torq-Thrust wheels 18x8 and 20x10 with BFG KDW tires

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few more recent projects that I forgot to post lately.

We wrapped up the 55 Nomad about two weeks ago. Pretty cool, resto-mod type build.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219761cropcopy.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219790.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219784.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219745.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219540.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Here is another 33 with some unique custom touches.

Custom chassis using Johnson's Hot Rods Wishbones front and rear, Winter's Q/C, 5" drop axle and Buick style brakes for a real traditional feel.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219064.jpg

The customer didn't want to see the rear coilovers from the rear of the car so we mounted them on the frame rail with a rocker arm set up.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219006.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219042.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

A few nice detail shots of the build. There is a full build up on our web site for those interested in the original hot rod stuff.

Really cool shot of the back of the car. It makes a big difference whent he rear coilovers are hidden. The split and drilled bones have a great look with the Q/C here as well. We also fabbed the rear section of the car to look like a variation of a stock gas tank.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219300.jpg

Better view of the coilover
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219302.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219276.jpg

First look
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219270.jpg

Final look with black top and the So-Cal true knock off wheels.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219353.jpg

[DBL NKL]

Beautiful Roadster and love the stance on that Nomad. That Nomad interior is very very tasteful. Nicely done! :thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Here is a 61 Starliner that we just completed a custom Fast Track chassis for. We were able to build a driect replacement chassis that greatly lowered the ride height, can handle the John Kaase Boss 429 motor, accomodated a 12" wide rear wheel, and utilized all of the stock mounting locations with no modifications.

We have been uploading all of our custom chassis to a new section on our web site dedicated to the unique, custom, and 1-off chassis builds that we have done over the years. http://www.roadstershop.com/custom-chassis

Original car
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture218592.jpg

Original chassis
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219613.jpg

Mocking up the body on the new frame in order to test fitment
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture219623.jpg

Completed chassis
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220142.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220164.jpg

[56pickup]

Speed 33 looks killer guys! That rear end shot looks amazing!

Starliner look absolutly badass! :thumbsup:

[grust]

Any updates to the Lincoln?

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

I love that Nomad and the C-10.

[Roadster Shop]

Another busy week coming to an end. We have 2 new arrivals in the turn key build side. Both are very unique vehicles and should be great builds.

First is a 63 Fairlane. The plan for the exterior is 100% bone stock. We are having 1-off wheels CNC'ed to look like the original low option hub caps only in 18" diameter. This car is going to be the ultimate sleeper with a Jon Kaase Boss 429 engine with 8 stack EFI and Roadster Shop Fast Track IFS/IRS chassis.

Just getting started on the disassembly and chassis design this week.

Approximate ride height the customer is looking for.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/RideHeight2.jpg

Disassembled and fixtured on a chassis table to start the frame build.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220395.jpg

Mock up of the Boss 429
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220325.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

The second is a 66 Suburban for a local customer. He really liked what we did with the 57 Suburban we did last year and wanted something similar. We are just going through the planning phase now so a lot of things are still up in the air. It is looking like a large cubic inch big block will be the power source. Currently trying to balance drivability with the big HP numbers he is looking for. Full Fast track chassis, 6 speed auto, shaved and smoothed exterior with a few subtle body mods that are still being worked out. More to come soon!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220326.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220328.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

We were also able to wrap up the 70 C-10 and get that off to upholstery. Here are a few better shots of the truck than I posted last week. Still need to fab up inner fenders and finish the dress up on the motor when it comes back from upholstery.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220252.jpg

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

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220258.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/December%20Updates/Picture220259.jpg

[strtcar]

Looking great, can't wait to see more pics of these builds.