Man that's cool stuff. Must be some neighborhood.

Come on guys there has to be more. Post em up.

this is cool Fab work by one of our own.

Time to bring this one back from the dead.

Here is one I found on the HAMB.

http://www.target550.com/gallery.htm

Here is another one that was on race dezert.

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/sho...-Welds....****


Alright show me what you got?

yes dan is a badass

Some real nice work going on here. Building your own tube frame chassis car is one thing, but modifying an aluminum chassis and integrating with a steel cage is only the tip of the iceberg here

http://www.ls7nsx.com/

And when you're sitting back with a cigarette after perusing all of his work, don't miss the "Miss BadWrench" link at the bottom.

I could look at this stuff all day.

not sure if i posted this, but is anyone following Denis over on DP motorsport

if you dig through the site the DP1 goes from rough sketch to rip roaring prototype and then through a number of iterations etc

some amazing design and fab work

http://dpcars.net/

home made carbon/honeycomb tub
http://dpcars.net/dp1v8/dp1021.jpg
serious geometry and attention to detail
http://dpcars.net/dp1v8/dp1024.jpg

http://dpcars.net/dp1v8/dp1025.jpg

500bhp, 1000lbs, 4x4, with proper downforce etc

http://dpcars.net/dplite/dp4363.jpg

http://dpcars.net/dplite/dp4364.jpg

Been following his progress for years. He's been a huge inspiration and motivator for my brother and I. I'm actually wearing my Palatov Motorsport t-shirt right now. :lol:

I always look over the site once a week, some amazing work going on. His findings on the weakness of the ariel atom design were interesting but not suprising if you've ever met Simon saunders the guy that oversaw the initial design by Nick Smart, who was a student at the time

I'l like to see the DP4 style rear end under a pro touring car, suitably beeferd up

Here's another great job from HAMB.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=336494

Mike

This was an open house at Pinkees a few weeks ago.


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=485112

Rodger

Some more streamliner pics

http://dragtraction.com/hanna.html

BADD.....

Some more pics to completely waste your day.

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/communit...1&searchword=t

I found this this morning. Some really nice exhaust stuff

http://www.spdexhaust.com/Photo_Gallerys.html

That's Kevin's work, a friend of mine. He's the master mind behind all SPD's custom header and exhaust work. The guy is an absolute master at his craft. Kevin is a real stand up guy too.

Did you guys notice the falconer V12 on 32 ford? I thought those engines were similar urban legends as arao 4-valve heads..

I have always wanted to use this engine in something. So amazing looking

http://www.falconerengines.com/bio/bio_l6.php

Hi guys,

Some of my fab pics from down under all fab work done by glen from GD race cars:thumbsup:

Love to see Turboo's on the Drivers Side

Great Fab work

Looks like the passenger side to me :_paranoid

not in Australia it's not :)

Your right guys not on drivers side in austrailia lol :thumbsup:

I was absolutely blown away by this Viper from SEMA. It takes a lot to get me excited about a car anymore - I think the last car that made me lose it was the Gforce Cuda. I don't like show cars especially over the top show car builds, but over the top functional builds turn my crank.

Check out this bad boy:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010...dge-viper.aspx

And then follow along on the 250 fab photos here:

(appetite whet- most of us just connect a drain line from the turbos to the oil pan - these guys hand built (of course) little drain tanks complete with strainers and air separator AND vent line ! Look like little jewels. And that manifold - take me away to the fainting couch !)

click on 3 link, "Bob's Viper"

http://www.twinsturbo.com/component/...ery2/Itemid,9/

My watts link for the falcon.

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21...l_DSC03454.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/21...l_DSC03455.jpg

Thanks for the post Preston. That is kick ass stuff. Now lets see some more. I saw something else a week or so ago, but figured this thread was dead. Hmm what was that.....

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/ass...cd8eca98_o.jpg


more pics here:

http://jalopnik.com/5165562/2009-det...bmarine-debuts

There is some incredible craftsmanship in this thread! Hopefully my contributions are on par.

Hopefully I didn't overlook someone else posting this already. The scratch built Lamborghini Countach:

http://www.kiengineering.com/The_Bull.php

http://www.kiengineering.com/images/...ssis_small.jpg

http://www.kiengineering.com/images/...7f/62small.jpg

And this one comes from a slightly different crowd but hopefully it fits in this thread; Mk1 Golf by Eurowise:

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=11983

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...t/DSC_0821.jpg

That Countach build is sick! Very nice.:yes:

Some more I found.

http://www.spudsgarage.com/vehicles/56ChevyG8/index.htm

http://www.spudsgarage.com/vehicles/...cept/index.htm

They are both amazing.

x2.....

I'll never really understand what drives guys to build these over the top show cars but some nice work on them. I'm especially not into the "cover all the functionality with smoothed out metal" mentality, but definitely takes some skill and vision. I know one thing, any car with that kind of power, hell, any car that is driven will need work and you'd be looking at 24+ hours of labor just to disassemble the front end and tape off everything to do basic maintenance.

I'd take Bob Griffith's Viper every day of the week over a dozen Ridler cars whether I'm driving, showing, or racing.

Like I said, I don't understand it, but good for them. I like keeping craftsmen employed.

Oh man, is this a great thread!!! I really, really, needed this! Thanks Ironworks for starting it and everyone who contributed. I have been struggling with keeping my focus and getting anything done lately - this helps! :yes: :hail:

That 57 is going to be interesting...............:bow:

Here are 2 pics I just got in a resume. Pretty cool I would say.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...oldcarpic2.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...Oldcarpic3.jpg

17 years to build a Lambo? Whew, I thought my project took a long time. That might be the strangest build I have ever read about.

Darren

qualified
 

id guess he IS QUALIFIED FOR CUSTOM METAL WORK...WOW!!

1938 talbot-lago ?

Nope your way off it is a 1937.

1937 Talbot-Lago – Type 150-C-SS/Sport Coupe
Much admired for its distinct body design called “goutte d’eau” or Tear Drop, this car was a wedding gift for the fourth wife of an Indian prince. This chassis (#90107) is the most unique of the 14 coupes built — it’s the only one with fully skirted front and rear aluminum fenders, all aluminum body, a sunroof and painted (not chromed) wheels. This is also one of only two Talbot-Lagos with the cloisonné hood ornament in the shape of a royal crown, testifying to the cars Royal Indian heritage.

Engine Type: OHV, Hemi, In-Line Six, triple carburetors
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower: 140+
Manufacturer: Automobiles Talbot-Darracq (Paris, France)
Coachbuilder: Figoni & Falaschi (Paris, France)
Price When New: $4,873 (chassis only)

To be exact.

Ha ha.

Anyone that can make reverse curve body panels is a metal God.

Wow....what a beautiful car.