here is the truck I built years ago for Rob everhart.


https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1101677_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot..._8327920_n.jpg


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Jason

Time to bring this thread back to life with some bitchin rally car action.

http://www.omse.se/bildalbum%2012/sl-constr/index.html

Some other cool pics and videos.

http://erc24.com/archives/9169

I do a lot of stuff for local people. Usually design it in Solidworks then machine it or make it from sheet metal. Here is one I just finished. Its actually for myself. I am installing a 4 cam all aluminum V8 Lexus engine in my Nova. Lexus never made one with a manual transmission. So I machined an adapter from 6061-T6.
http://www.sheetmetaleng.com/pictures/130613-01.JPG

http://www.sheetmetaleng.com/pictures/130613-02.JPG

Nice work Gaslight!

That's a pretty slick looking piece, gaslight. Be sure to make a thread on your build too!

Thanks for the link Rodger. Very cool stuff there.

Gaslight, we live for this stuff! please start a build thread or post your links to another site. That build will be unusually fantastic!! Or just some basic pics...Mike

My go to machinist who is also a tool and die maker has been fabricating and machining many of the parts on this scratch built Miller race car a local prewar die hard is building. Using copies of the original Miller drawings they are duplicating the car as close to possible as to how miller himself may have built this car that never existed. I think the engine and the wheel hubs are about the only original pieces used as seen in the pics. Any cast parts needed are being cast and machined. The only one I have a pic of is the raw transmission case. It is truly a work of art.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...ps231b04f1.jpg

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...psfcd2603a.jpg

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...ps161aa686.jpg

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...psf69da42e.jpg

Wow! I cant wait to see that thing finished....

The Fabrication skills are incredible.

Congradulations on truly mastering this type of metal work.

It is just beautiful.

Regards,

Ty O'Neal

Awesme Rodger.Thank's sharing!!!!!!:thumbsup:

This video is a bit older than we normally see here, but I believe it's inspirational.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnexw2S86Oo

Mike

That was pretty cool. I'm always blown away by the machinery in a big factory. The factory itself is usually more impressive than the stuff they make lol.

Now this is great thread! :) I have not seen trough all 42 pages yet though..!

In the car business I really love looking at the bonneville/high speed guys, those make anything and everything from scratch, especially those that run something different like straight eigths, and really old stuff and modify/make own heads and fabricates everything themselves. And those that make real race cars, even the modern ones. ;)

That is what I like to call real HOT RODDING. :)

Those old factories are cool, who can/would do that now? I have an dvd With old Chevy Production where they "hand-forge" the straight six crank and such, really cool. Probably Heavy Labour!

Here is an really Nice made snowblower from here I am from, this guy is really good at making stuff.

Found this thread on a lazy thanksgiving. man I want it go desert racing.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...ka-crispy.html

And another.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...oh-mod-jk.html



Lots of amazing work to keep us going.

Man, That Jeep is Nuts !! Lots of great work.

I have been wanting to give the desert racing thing a try. That jeep does not help me focus on work. I'm pitting for my first desert race this coming weekend at the Henderson 250.

Ok this thing is just all kinds of BADAZZ!!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps2daef131.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps6e33a55c.jpg

That is a nice roller skate.

I agree! Cool name too. Just ran that trail in Moab.

4WD guys make us look like a bunch of pikers. I'm always in awe of those machines when I click on their fab links. Lots o' cash ola !

I actually started in the 4wd world but even though Washington is chock full of forests and mountains (I mountain bike every weekend in the summer) there are very few places to really 4WD thanks to the greens.

I jeep is high on my bucket list of want to build vehicles.

and Roger I can't wait for you to get into dessert racing as I am certain you will build something over the top.

Pagani Huaryra Carbon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcel-...7635371955625/

Hot Rod Pickup
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...8992&showall=1

"Homebuilt" CNC Press Brake
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bendin...ake_build.html

Hold on, BigToy302 spent $8K and countless hours to build a CNC press brake to make a $1000 bumper for a $5000 Toyota.

NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT Very impressive work.

that truck is mind blowing....im still not over the grill.

Just read that thread, WOW!!! That's Rodding, make an $8000 tool to make a $1000 bumper :idea: :idea: :idea: very cool!!!

It's been a few months . . . . time to resurrect this thread.

A1939 Porsche or Volkswagon, either way it's beautiful.

Two different links, same project.


http://bangshift.com/general-news/pr...lina-vfw-hall/

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...d69b9dbc96a15a

http://stancewords.stanceworks.netdn...estoration.jpg

More here: http://www.stanceworks.com/2014/07/s...n-milan-italy/

Pretty video series I found on You tube called Garage Tours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSPs...CTHIjmg0Dp073I

The Hendrick motor sports tour is cool and the Menzies Motorsports tour is cool also.

Two words: Diff Cover
Thanks Aaron

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/A...over%201-L.jpg

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/A...L/cover4-L.jpg

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/A.../cover10-L.jpg

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/A...%20cover-L.jpg

Goes on my trophy truck AMX

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/A...%2819%29-L.jpg

One Word

Sick !!!

Oh yeah, that old thing :lol:

Thanks Ron

Metal shaping tools and vids
 

Came across this website with a ton of info about metal shaping and the tools of the trade. Watched a couple on you tube .... I'm a visual learner!

Pretty cool stuff here ... and nice USA MADE tools, gave me a new appreciation to the masters of the metal work miracles.

http://www.lazzemetalshaping.com/index.cfm

thats some serious s*** there crazy ron.

Another inspirational project out of Eckerds Rod and Custom. Ridler contender, hopefully for this year.



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Nice!

Bumping this thread, love it and hoping someone else has some gems!

Custom 68 Firebird!
 

Found this today with some detailed pixs of a 68 Firebird getting cut and modified .... pretty cool work going on there!

Check this out!

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/OL...rebird-01.html

That is sweet!