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Ironworks · 10-26-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

is the script and bow tie raised?

yeap

candyx · 10-26-2011, 07:40 PM

Wow really nice truck,nothing like watching craftsmen at work producing a piece of art.What does it cost ball park for a truck of that caliber $$$$$$$

solidaxel · 10-26-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by candyx

Wow really nice truck,nothing like watching craftsmen at work producing a piece of art.What does it cost ball park for a truck of that caliber $$$$$$$

"WELL" if you have to ask !!!

duwem · 10-27-2011, 03:09 PM

How did you get rid of all the machining lines on the emblem?

Ironworks · 10-27-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by duwem

How did you get rid of all the machining lines on the emblem?

They were not quite as rough as the up close picture showed. Just some block sanding and polishing really.

mknittle · 10-27-2011, 07:52 PM

I did machine work for 20 years, sometimes you get some wild optical illusions. some times they look deep but you can't even feel them.

OKGMC4 · 10-27-2011, 09:08 PM

I see a 55/ 56 pickup in the background...but I am guessing it's not going to be as insane as the black 57? The 48 is more than awesome by the way. Maybe I'll get the patience for this level someday. The things I seem to look past on mine are really just a matter of a "oh well, it's just going to be a driver, I want it done now" attitude.

Ironworks · 10-28-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

I see a 55/ 56 pickup in the background...but I am guessing it's not going to be as insane as the black 57? The 48 is more than awesome by the way. Maybe I'll get the patience for this level someday. The things I seem to look past on mine are really just a matter of a "oh well, it's just going to be a driver, I want it done now" attitude.

The truck in the back ground is a project at the painters shop where we have been handling reassembly.

Late last night the truck was picked up from Ron Mangus and hauled back to the bat cave to install the final details on the truck. Here is a sneek peak at how it is shaping up. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but something is better then nothing.

mknittle · 10-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Ron Mangus Is my hero, Every time I see their work I go and practice sewing!

**youngrodder** · 10-28-2011, 12:12 PM

Looking better all of the time. Please show us A LOT of interior pics when it is finished. I still need to do my interior and seeing how a pro did it will help.

Nice work
Marc

not2oldchevy · 10-30-2011, 05:05 PM

Super slick truck!!! Can you tell me what front suspension you are using? Thanks

duwem · 10-31-2011, 09:58 AM

Is that the radio sticking out under the front of the seat? What else do You have stashed under there, seems like a good place to put stuff you dont want to see.

solidaxel · 10-31-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironworks

The truck in the back ground is a project at the painters shop where we have been handling reassembly.

Late last night the truck was picked up from Ron Mangus and hauled back to the bat cave to install the final details on the truck. Here is a sneek peak at how it is shaping up. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but something is better then nothing.

Is that the chrome plated brass on the door panels...................at $20.00 inch !!!
Nice touch Ron does some VERY nice work

wickid demon · 11-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Did y'all get the truck to SEMA? I’m super anxious to see finished product pics. Keep pushing the envelope guys. And one more question would you proffer to build the tube chassis or a box frame chassis? Just curious because the tube frame chassis was awesome.

Ironworks · 11-07-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wickid demon

Did y'all get the truck to SEMA? I’m super anxious to see finished product pics. Keep pushing the envelope guys. And one more question would you proffer to build the tube chassis or a box frame chassis? Just curious because the tube frame chassis was awesome.

The truck made it to SEMA. I will post more pics in the next few days.

As far as round tube or square tube chassis, that really depends on what the customer desires. The round tube is quite a bit more work.

solidaxel · 11-07-2011, 05:10 PM

The talk at the donut shop Sat morning from the 10 guys that attended the show voted your truck " Best in show"

Ironworks · 11-07-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

The talk at the donut shop Sat morning from the 10 guys that attended the show voted your truck " Best in show"

Well Thank you very much.

Sal's '55 Chevy · 11-07-2011, 10:08 PM

i happen to see this truck at sema and when i say its nice it nice i like it alot. i have pictures of it but not sure if it okay to post since they are showing the whole build.

Ironworks · 11-08-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal's '55 Chevy

i happen to see this truck at sema and when i say its nice it nice i like it alot. i have pictures of it but not sure if it okay to post since they are showing the whole build.

Post all you want. Nothing to hide.

I'm waiting for some nice weather and I will take some nice detail shots. I was so busy at SEMA I forgot to take pics of it parked in place at the show.

coralhead · 11-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Nice N/C work.

candyx · 11-08-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironworks

Well Thank you very much.

Is it difficult to turn the truck over to the customer after you finish the build when they turn out as good as this project did?Do all your builds wind up at Sema?

Ironworks · 11-08-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by candyx

Is it difficult to turn the truck over to the customer after you finish the build when they turn out as good as this project did?Do all your builds wind up at Sema?

Most of the projects we have completed in the last few years have been at SEMA. I can only think of one that has not, a 1946 packard. And that is because the customer drives the wheels off the car. We wrapped it up in late Feb and he had 4k miles on it in late June or early July.

It is easy to turn them over to the customer when we are done, because most of the time the customer lets us do another project. Or it is just time to work on something different.

Barney Rubble · 11-08-2011, 06:49 PM

beautiful job, thanks for taking the time to document this build, and to answer the myriad of questions.
Could we please have some more interior pics?
BR

Ironworks · 11-08-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Rubble

beautiful job, thanks for taking the time to document this build, and to answer the myriad of questions.
Could we please have some more interior pics?
BR

Soon.

coralhead · 11-08-2011, 09:46 PM

I really like the machined front emblem. Any change of getting a copy of the Solidworks part file?

10-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#102
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Wow really nice truck,nothing like watching craftsmen at work producing a piece of art.What does it cost ball park for a truck of that caliber $$$$$$$

10-27-2011, 03:09 PM	#104
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. How did you get rid of all the machining lines on the emblem?

10-27-2011, 07:52 PM	#106
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. I did machine work for 20 years, sometimes you get some wild optical illusions. some times they look deep but you can't even feel them. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-27-2011, 09:08 PM	#107
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. I see a 55/ 56 pickup in the background...but I am guessing it's not going to be as insane as the black 57? The 48 is more than awesome by the way. Maybe I'll get the patience for this level someday. The things I seem to look past on mine are really just a matter of a "oh well, it's just going to be a driver, I want it done now" attitude. __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-28-2011, 11:08 AM	#109
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Ron Mangus Is my hero, Every time I see their work I go and practice sewing! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-28-2011, 12:12 PM	#110
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Looking better all of the time. Please show us A LOT of interior pics when it is finished. I still need to do my interior and seeing how a pro did it will help. Nice work Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-30-2011, 05:05 PM	#111
not2oldchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: east tennessee Posts: 158	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Super slick truck!!! Can you tell me what front suspension you are using? Thanks

10-31-2011, 09:58 AM	#112
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Is that the radio sticking out under the front of the seat? What else do You have stashed under there, seems like a good place to put stuff you dont want to see.

11-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#114
wickid demon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: humble tx. Posts: 130	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. Did y'all get the truck to SEMA? I’m super anxious to see finished product pics. Keep pushing the envelope guys. And one more question would you proffer to build the tube chassis or a box frame chassis? Just curious because the tube frame chassis was awesome.

11-07-2011, 05:10 PM	#116
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11-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#118
Sal's '55 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 158	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. i happen to see this truck at sema and when i say its nice it nice i like it alot. i have pictures of it but not sure if it okay to post since they are showing the whole build. __________________ '55 Chevy PU 2nd Series '97 Chevy Silverado XCab '13 GMC Sierra

11-08-2011, 01:36 PM	#120
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11-08-2011, 06:49 PM	#123
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. beautiful job, thanks for taking the time to document this build, and to answer the myriad of questions. Could we please have some more interior pics? BR

11-08-2011, 09:46 PM	#125
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building. I really like the machined front emblem. Any change of getting a copy of the Solidworks part file?



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