47-55.1 The 48 chevy truck Ironworks is building.

[Ironworks]

Originally Posted by duwem

Sweet!

What color is that on the frame???

I cannot remember exactly, something like bare steel might be the name.

[Ironworks]

Well the door handles look stock. But they are not. The 48 had twist down door handles. We changed it to the push button 1954 models. But since we are using Modern Gm latches, we needed an electric handle. So we took these stock handles, found a switches to fit inside machined a new push button to that was shorter. So now the stock handles are electric. They can be turned off and on with the ISIS system. No need for locking mechanism. But the interior handle is still mechanical.



Here is what a lengthened door that is done to look stock would look like. This door has been sectioned 1.75", it has been lengthened 3", and the top was chopped 1.5". it took 4 doors to be able to make each door and have all the factory seams line up to look OEM.



Back when it was bare metal.

[RootBeer 6117]

I wanted to show my students this build but apparently photo bucket is a porn site and all the images are blocked(this happened just this last week). Awesome build excellent craftsman ship please keep posting.

[1956chevtruck]

OK, The glove box and speaker grate are cool, but that Chev hood emblem is OVER THE TOP! WOW!

[blu52]

that is freakin bad ass.

[michaelnolimit]

Amazing. That's a quality build. Imagine the guy that finds this truck in a barn covered up in 60 years. You guys are on top of your game keep up the great work. Did you guys install the front and rear suspension. If so what were your thoughts on the kits. Have fun building.
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[Ironworks]

Progress, It's coming along

[texas56]

Truck is lookin AWESOME Roger! Cant wait to see the finished project.

[Wheelie]

Very clean guys, great work!
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[mknittle]

just beautiful.

[Ironworks]

Well Things should go together pretty quickly now. It goes to Ron Mangus on Wednesday.

[fredscarryall]

awesome build.where did you get those hood hinges? i love the idea of replacing the the spring style hinges that comes off the firewall with hatch door shocks.

[Ironworks]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

awesome build.where did you get those hood hinges? i love the idea of replacing the the spring style hinges that comes off the firewall with hatch door shocks.

We custom built the hood hinges for that exact reason.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by Ironworks

We custom built the hood hinges for that exact reason.

Will those hinges be available through your shop? Or is it strictly a one off deal?

[Ironworks]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Will those hinges be available through your shop? Or is it strictly a one off deal?

I did not plan to get into the hood hinge business. I was more surprised to find nobody made any for that truck so we just had to make them. We made these hinges by hand and did not set up for production.

[jbclassix]

wow. 'nuf said. Subscribing for sure

[Twist Machine, LLC]

Unbelieveably awesome! Love, Love love the copper-root beer color. All the best for SEMA.

[mknittle]

I don't think I could own something that nice! if somebody got too close I'd have a heart attack.

[BShort]

Awesome build, I love all the small details that make you stare at the truck until you figure out what was done.

[Ironworks]

Thanks guys. The details list is long on this one.

[Pop's C-10]

A beauty

[Ironworks]

Well Guys these pics are about a week old. But like wide enjoy. This was from the first time in 2 months the customer had seen the truck with his wife. He was very pleased to say the least.




Final fit of the bed wood one last time

[duwem]

Picture says it all:

[Ironworks]

How about this for a hood emblem

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Ironworks

How about this for a hood emblem

Is the Script and Bow Tie raised?