Ironworks is building a 1962 Bel-Air with a Blown LSX-376 and Ironworks Chassis

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jeff71

The big blue boat looks like the one that was in the bay area last year owned by the #2 guy a Mircosoft.

Nope ---That would be "Octopus" -- owned by Paul Allen that you're referencing. Octopus is 414' and the yacht in this picture is only around 300'. I'm using the M/V Laurel just outside this picture to judge against. The Laurel is 240' and was built up in my neck of the woods by Delta Marine.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Rybar

Greg, I've been to that exact Hotel your at. I'm very envious right now. F1 is one my favorite sports. Please post some pics of the exotics parked in front of the Casino at night. That should make everyone on this site drool a little

I'll start a new thread --- and stop jacking this one.


Yeah -- tons of killer cars... Bentleys are a dime a dozen - mat finished - big wheels etc.

[jeff71]

Yea Paul Allen. His boat is ridiculously big I think he's from your neck of the woods.

[coolwelder62]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It's funny how people keep pinging me about "WHY" I put this project on hold... everyone is looking for some ulterior reason... you know - like Rodger is screwing me - or the work isn't what I wanted or some other BS!

I'll say this one more time -- so everyone gets it. Rodger and I talk daily - as friends FIRST and FOREMOST. The project has always been just "something to do" for me... and was never really the dream car of my lifetime. Kool? Hell yes! But these builds are time consuming - lots of decisions to make - details, details, details. So with that -- you go to bed thinking about it - the what ifs - the maybes - the color combo... all that.

Now -- I'm also working on this trailer/toter order... and traveling -- and have track car and show car dates etc.... and I just didn't want to be distracted... and have to "think" about the '62 for a couple months. That's as simple as it gets folks...

In the meantime -- a guy stops by Rodgers shop and asks about the build and may be interested in taking it over. To which I said "I'm okay with that" at the right price. If not - We'll finish the car and cruise the crap out of it etc.

So to everyone with their panties in a wad. Get over it - there's no wreck to look at... no dead bodies...

And with that -- I'm off to Monte Carlo to watch a Grand Prix. Yeah - it sucks to be me.

Greg.

[cdumi96]

love the build. i have a 61 impala i wanna do something similar. subscribed

[Z10ROD]

I think u should finish it? is anyone else gonna spend what it takes ?I think it was a good idea?like how it started

[R.A.D]

Originally Posted by Z10ROD

I think u should finish it? is anyone else gonna spend what it takes ?I think it was a good idea?like how it started

what ashame. a nice build

[DBasher]

Anything ever come of this? Howza bout the cool 3D modeling being done on the grill and bezels?

Not looking for drama, just wondering if it's still around. Oh and I'm not sending Greg another email


Dan

[fleet]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Oh and I'm not sending Greg another email


Dan

I know what you mean. One of his lackeys keep telling me I have to go through corporate.

http://weldracing.com/press/about-us/

And all this time I thought he was an Intro man...

[ironworks]

Well I'm pretty excited that this project is finally back under way. Greg Heinrich who owns the 70 Chevelle and 55 Chevy, referred us to a close friend of his that was looking to have a custom car built, but could never get anything that fit him and was comfortable to drive. Cliff is 6"8" tall and wanted a car that would fit him well unlike most everything you can purchase new. Greg told his car building buddy was also a Giant and could get that handled. The discussion was that 1962 Bubbletop is one of the few cars that has a tall roof line and looks awesome in a mostly stock form. So all we had to do was reverse everything from the Short guy who owned it before to the Super tall that owns it now.



The Plan is to have the Ironworks Impala Chassis under the car with a Twin Turbo LS engine with a paddle shifted 4L80E trans. We plan to have this car completed for early 2016. Its time to be hammer down on this project.