Way to go
 

Rodger I'd like to tell you thank you for letting us watch along your builds .People who live and sleep there passion cannot but help inspire others and your work has inspiried me to push to a new level.We are currently building a mid engine all wheel drive 67 Gto which i modeled the chassis and suspension first in solidworks and its because of your work threw the years i went for it. Thanks and keep doing what your doing,But stop for a minute once and awhile and realize and be proud of what you've accomplished.Keep up the awesome stuff Tom

Couldn't have said it better myself.....

When I first started my build with Rodger he was in his old location. I don't think he really realizes how far he's come since then. I guess it's hard to stand back and appreciate what you've done when you're so busy trying to push the envelope all the time!!:cheers:

John

Why not,They wouldn't let you have it with a real truck:D

Thanks Guys,
Your responses in regards to Rodgers passion for building cars are definitely correct. I felt that even more when I went down there the last couple of days and needed that so called confidence. He takes these ideas I have and just puts them in a whole new perspective. We have to also keep in mind, recognition to his employees and Eric helping out with solid works.

Several key aspects Rodger does caught my attention at the beginning to bring my car to him as I posted in the beginning of the thread. But one thing that stood out the most was Johns Nova. As I lurked at the process of Johns car being created the more I felt this was the guy. Since then there's been several times I questioned him (yes Im a pain in the @#^! and I give him a lot of headaches) but it all seems to come together a day or so later.

We have discussed the issue on posting photos on this forum and others for the reasoning of there's just two many elements taken from one to another plus I wanted to keep a couple things under wraps. If you look at a lot of the last major builds finished, most of the cars weren't posted till the end for most likely that reasoning. So, what we are going to try and do is post up as much info as possible to certain aspects of the car. Rodger mentioned that most individuals wont cut the back of a car off so whats the big deal LOL. I have several documented pictures that are years old, so if something looks familiar as we go along... sorry somebody just beat us applying it to metal.
This is not a car thats going to be done in a quick amount of time. One, each part of the car needs to be designed to come together as a whole without destroying the overall look and Two is funds, this is not a cheap build and there is not an open check book as some may think. I bust my a!! in this economy everyday to enjoy things I work for. So if this projects gets held up briefly or longer than expected its most likely on my part, so no need to post whats going on. If somethings happening Rodger will post. Family first, then business, then car.

Hopefully we can get back on track on posting as a build thread to what makes Ironworks- Ironworks. So far Rodger has done a great job at photo docs and will try to give as much explanation with it. Lateral G has been a great site to belong to and I thank Scott and Jody for having a forum site that gives these builders a great place to show there work.
Dave

Nice post Dave...

Good info -- straight up -- no BS. I like it!

I was dumbfounded when I saw what Roger and crew are building... way kool stuff. And you're right! This kind of a build isn't pocket change!

Love it. Thanks!

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You Tease.

I can't blame you for wanting to hold some cards until the last hand. I really don't think many people have the resources, time, or funds to pull off most of this stuff however. If your plan is to go for the gold I can't blame you. I'll have to stop by Rodgers shop on one of my trips to CA next year.

Well Thanks Guys. I go away for few days and come back to figure out why my ears are ringing.

If I would have never imagined in all my life I would be able to work on some of the projects we do. 9 Years ago I had no clue things would end up like they have and the guys that have inspired me since I was old enough to work on cars are now my friends. That blows me away at every show we go to.

This is not a one man show. There are many talented guys involved in what goes on around here. Brycen, Henry and Jason have been with me for quite a few years. Kolby the High school clean up kid has not been here to long, but shows some promise. Eric (HWY NOVA) has been a great help and I look forward to him and his family moving to Bakersfield. :D :D :D :D :D

Well enough Time has been wasted already with 4 days off this past weekend. It has been a while since I took 4 days off from work. So back to the grind stone of living that dream.

Thanks again for the kind words.

Rodger

Keep up the great work guys. It's an inspiration and great to see quality work being done on these cars!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Now my ears are ringing!



--Eric