Nova works did a great job! Look at that engine bay...damn

I vote for you to pull the LS7 and go with the LS3. I hear that boost can be addiciting. Also, you can have an LS2 machined with oil coolers just like the LS9...just a thought.

David

I love that look!

It blends in with the rest of the car perfectly.

I have a LS2 I'd trade you. Hell I'd even come pick it up ;)

I got to see your car last friday and I must say that it is just unbelievable. I could have spent hours just going over the car checking out everything. Very nice!!! I can't wait to see it all done.

Josh

I like how there are various parts that had to be removed to install the procharger just scattered on the cowl. Old radiator tabs, old radiator hoses,we are running #20's now because, WE HAVE TO, old sway bar bushings, cuz those has to be changed, plus practically my hole bolt bin.

I think it is funny you say contemplating a boosted LS3 when we all know you mean postponing the LS7 hitting the for sale section and me calling GM for an LS3. That is like you saying, I have been comtemplating trying something with that Hot girl, Yeah right, contemplating my ass. I remember when this was just supposed to be an average tube chassis 66 that would be cool and get some attention. Those days are long gone.

I believe it has officially gone to 15 lbs of crap in 5 pound bag.

I'm glad you like the engine gusset it is starting to grow on me.

LOL!!!:lol:

You know me too well my friend!:rolleyes: :rofl:

John

That looks good. Roger, I have a question on the crossbar mounting. I am going to make one with dimple die holes but have not determined best way. I am thinking removable clamps from here http://www.joesracing.com/.
However your idea looks good with sheet metal extending all the way to bars. Are you just using a couple of 3/4" bars with flat tabs?

Oh and John....I have a new crate LS3 and I also can deliver for the swap:unibrow:

Well Tom as far a crossbar, We have some basic solidworks design we have had on the drawing board for about a year. The plan has been to CNC machine a billet aluminum cross bar that will unbolt easily but also have a jewelry like appearance. I really want to anodize it in that crazy carabeaner orange or purple color...... I think that would look awesome with some adeal wiggins clamps from XRP........



And yes I have gotten to know you pretty well along this journey........ Contemplating??????....Yeah what are you trying convince your wife? That is what I would hear from my married customers.

Yah the machined billet piece would be killer but what you have still looks good imo if you finish off the holes. :thumbsup:

That car is insane, everything I have seen so far from Ironworks is top notch. Keep the pictures coming.

Jay Swain

Budnik Wheels

looks great ide do some fancy sheetmetal between the grill and the radiator support.... a hollow cobweb starting at the hinge and spreading out or more of those holes :D ....

im just curious why you chose a blower over a turbo/ twin setup???

packaging constraints......

John

That deal is a 15 minute mock up made from sheetmetal on the eckold craftformer, just to give us something to visualise. This piece is not just decoration, it is structural. Function before Form

Rodger

Amazing what these guys can do in 15 minutes eh?!?:unibrow: :D

John

Crossbar
 

I can't wait to see what the crossbar looks like!


--Eric

Holes are good:thumbsup:

I just got the joke! Hahahahaha!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...heshopcopy.jpg

John

Now thats 'f-in' funny !

Norm !

THAT GUYS WISHES HIS ARMS WERE THAT SEXY! :thumbsup:

HAHAHA! I'm gonna call the shop and ask for Norm!


OK......just crawling along trying to get everything sorted out but a couple of things to report!

Got the gussets fitted and tacked along with the supercharger plumbing!http://climbatizeut.users.btopenworl...ies/bodiez.gif Killer work Brycen!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s9-22-2008.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...23-2008003.jpg

John

nova
 

:hail: ironworks

one question how will the center arch over the motor attach..bolt on from underneath to hide bolts? i had to guess

radrambler

The bolts will be accessible from the top. I will have a 1/4" tab on each top tube that the bolts go through.

Rodger

So what else is going underneath the hood. You still have a few cracks and crevices that you could install something cool!!!! Just an idea though:D :rofl:

Seriously though that looks sick!!!! Nice job on everything!

Josh

LOL! I hear ya! Rodger used to complain to me that the LS7 was like trying to fit 10 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag but now that he was able to fit 5 more lbs I gotta give props to Rodger and Brycen for figuring out how to do it! It looks so KILLER!

Thanks for the compliments! Ironworks? Take a bow!:thumbsup: :hail: :lol:

John

everytime I open this thread I'm beyond stunned, and feel like restarting my project and learning to TIG, keep up the flawless work!

Looking killer :thumbsup:

You decided to keep the engine right?

Yeah but I may crack it open and put some forged pistons in it! Still trying to decide!

John

John,

Just sell a few more of those bitchin' shirts and DO IT!



--Eric

subscribing.
Nice work
Kory

Intercooler/radiator front cover and mud bucket mounts

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hoppics005.jpg

Closing up the wheel wells(Yes, the weld will be ground smooth!)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hoppics001.jpg

John

Man that is just bad a$$!!! I look forward to seeing updates all the time. Thanks for the fix but please keep the updates coming because i don't know how long i can go before another update fix:D

Josh

Thats SICK!!

Very nice!!!

It is going to be a shame to put a body on this car
 

So much of the cool stuff will be covered.

How about a clear plexi glass body?

Looks Sweet John! Thanks for the updates.:thumbsup:

We Gotta Catch Up.....

Paul

That's what build books are for!:unibrow:

No doubt! Lemme know when you come up for air! LOL!

She's really cute! Nice score their Stud!:cheers:

Bead ground down:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hoppics005.jpg

John

Nicely done! Cars really looking nice John!!

I sure wouldn't think those Vans would be comfy at the end of the day!

Yeah when your 22 years old you can wear those kinda things.

Rodger

Man, that thing is incredible. Rodger, you and your crew are doing awesome work and I dig on you stuff, but you know that already. Jon, you have to be excited with the way this project is turning out!

Later
Willow