Metalwork
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About - Fabricated a bi-fold hangar door for the new shop. Big thanks to Scott for the help and engineering on this difficult project!
About - Fabricated a bi-fold hangar door for the new shop. Big thanks to Scott for the help and engineering on this difficult project!
Chassis Fabrication:
Aluminum Hulled Boat - This post cleat broke off the hull of a boat and required to be sleeved and welded to be repaired. I fabricated an extra support bracket to bolt through part of the deck. An interesting project to test my aluminum welding skills.
Aluminum Hulled Boat - This post cleat broke off the hull of a boat and required to be sleeved and welded to be repaired. I fabricated an extra support bracket to bolt through part of the deck. An interesting project to test my aluminum welding skills.
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'88 Toyota Pickup - My client wanted fender flares and a much stronger front bumper installed on his Toyota pickup. Minimal sheet metal work and some bracket modification for the bumper and this one is back on the road/trails.
'88 Toyota Pickup - My client wanted fender flares and a much stronger front bumper installed on his Toyota pickup. Minimal sheet metal work and some bracket modification for the bumper and this one is back on the road/trails.
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About - Getting the new shop finished up! Big thanks again to Scott and Chris. Thanks to Larry and crew for the spray foam, and Nick for the outside electrical panel.
About - Getting the new shop finished up! Big thanks again to Scott and Chris. Thanks to Larry and crew for the spray foam, and Nick for the outside electrical panel.
Restoration:
'41 Dodge WC - Picked up a nail on the road, to my dismay. One of the dangers of using your coolest rig as a daily driver! I thought about going old school and patching the tube, but after all the work it took to take the tire off the rim I chickened out and replaced the tube.
'41 Dodge WC - Picked up a nail on the road, to my dismay. One of the dangers of using your coolest rig as a daily driver! I thought about going old school and patching the tube, but after all the work it took to take the tire off the rim I chickened out and replaced the tube.
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About - Definitely the largest metalwork project I have undertaken, the new shop project is the main accomplishment of the year. Huge thanks to Scott G the foreman, Chris D the support labor, and all the other hired crew that helped bolt together and raise the barn - Ivan, Roman, Zach, Ricky, Angelo, the list goes on and on!
About - Definitely the largest metalwork project I have undertaken, the new shop project is the main accomplishment of the year. Huge thanks to Scott G the foreman, Chris D the support labor, and all the other hired crew that helped bolt together and raise the barn - Ivan, Roman, Zach, Ricky, Angelo, the list goes on and on!
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'72 Dodge Dart - The Dart is finished up and off to paint! I fabricated some patches inside the rear window lip and package tray, and also fabricated some patches in the trunk rain gutter.
'72 Dodge Dart - The Dart is finished up and off to paint! I fabricated some patches inside the rear window lip and package tray, and also fabricated some patches in the trunk rain gutter.
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Vehicles - Picked up Chris' new project car, an awesome '59 2 door hardtop Pontiac. Keep your eyes out for updates on this one!
Vehicles - Picked up Chris' new project car, an awesome '59 2 door hardtop Pontiac. Keep your eyes out for updates on this one!
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'72 Dodge Dart - Right side quarter panels replaced. A few more finishing jobs to do and then this one is ready.
'72 Dodge Dart - Right side quarter panels replaced. A few more finishing jobs to do and then this one is ready.
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'72 Dodge Dart - Quarter panels are next on the list for the Dart! I fabricated the inner wheel well patches and small rocker patches, but the reproduction quarter panels and trunk floor extensions were bought new. Left side done, on to the right side!
'72 Dodge Dart - Quarter panels are next on the list for the Dart! I fabricated the inner wheel well patches and small rocker patches, but the reproduction quarter panels and trunk floor extensions were bought new. Left side done, on to the right side!
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Vehicles - One snowstorm stood out from the rest this winter. It was still no match for the Old Dodge!
Vehicles - One snowstorm stood out from the rest this winter. It was still no match for the Old Dodge!
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'77 Cadillac Seville - A '77-'79 Cadillac Seville has a lot of parts that aren't used on any other GM car in production. This includes the fuel tank! When the fuel tank started to leak from rust damage, I had to find a solution. Luckily I talked to the owner of a Cadillac junkyard on the east coast, who told me a Camaro gas tank from the same vintage had a similar shape. The top of the tank (where the fuel gauge and sending unit attach) is different and would have to be modified, as is the filler neck. Overall the two tanks are very similar, which allowed me to cut the top of the old tank off and weld it onto the new tank. The original Cadillac filler neck was removed and soldered in place of the Camaro filler neck. I also had to remove the original fuel pump pickup baffle from the inside bottom of the old tank and solder it into the new tank. I'm glad I found a knowledgeable source before I started this project!
'77 Cadillac Seville - A '77-'79 Cadillac Seville has a lot of parts that aren't used on any other GM car in production. This includes the fuel tank! When the fuel tank started to leak from rust damage, I had to find a solution. Luckily I talked to the owner of a Cadillac junkyard on the east coast, who told me a Camaro gas tank from the same vintage had a similar shape. The top of the tank (where the fuel gauge and sending unit attach) is different and would have to be modified, as is the filler neck. Overall the two tanks are very similar, which allowed me to cut the top of the old tank off and weld it onto the new tank. The original Cadillac filler neck was removed and soldered in place of the Camaro filler neck. I also had to remove the original fuel pump pickup baffle from the inside bottom of the old tank and solder it into the new tank. I'm glad I found a knowledgeable source before I started this project!
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'72 Dodge Dart - This car is actually a Plymouth Scamp, but it's being built as a Dart. The last 20" of the left side frame rail had rusted away. My client hired me to fabricate the frame rail, tail pan, and trunk floor patches. The spring shackle mount was bought aftermarket, but I fabricated everything else.
'72 Dodge Dart - This car is actually a Plymouth Scamp, but it's being built as a Dart. The last 20" of the left side frame rail had rusted away. My client hired me to fabricate the frame rail, tail pan, and trunk floor patches. The spring shackle mount was bought aftermarket, but I fabricated everything else.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'98 Lincoln Town Truck - It's not everyday that a client requests a full custom! Uncle Nick decided that the rear seats in his town car were eating up too much trunk space. Lincoln Town Truck is the solution! The rear doors were welded shut, the roof was cut and moved forward about 25", and the bed was fabricated from the inside of an F150 truck bed. There are still some window trim pieces that need to be made, but so far this has been a very fun project that I think is turning out great! Big thanks to Brandon for help cutting off the roof.
'98 Lincoln Town Truck - It's not everyday that a client requests a full custom! Uncle Nick decided that the rear seats in his town car were eating up too much trunk space. Lincoln Town Truck is the solution! The rear doors were welded shut, the roof was cut and moved forward about 25", and the bed was fabricated from the inside of an F150 truck bed. There are still some window trim pieces that need to be made, but so far this has been a very fun project that I think is turning out great! Big thanks to Brandon for help cutting off the roof.
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About - Taking a break from metalwork to start building a new shop! With a 40'x60' footprint, it will be a major upgrade in shop space. The concrete slab is poured and the metal Quonset hut building has arrived. Huge thanks to Scott G and Brandon for the help, Mike and crew for the concrete work, Tyler for the site prep, and to my Dad and Tom for being general laborers! Stay tuned.
About - Taking a break from metalwork to start building a new shop! With a 40'x60' footprint, it will be a major upgrade in shop space. The concrete slab is poured and the metal Quonset hut building has arrived. Huge thanks to Scott G and Brandon for the help, Mike and crew for the concrete work, Tyler for the site prep, and to my Dad and Tom for being general laborers! Stay tuned.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'41 Dodge WC - This truck doesn't get much sheet metal work done to it, since the original builders did such a good job making it a unique custom truck some 60+ years ago. Sometimes it needs new metal though! This is one of the reflectors on the rear of the truck, made with glass marbles as the reflecting surface. I decided to practice my skills and fabricate a new one from scratch. It weighs about 5 lbs. heavier than a modern plastic reflector.
'41 Dodge WC - This truck doesn't get much sheet metal work done to it, since the original builders did such a good job making it a unique custom truck some 60+ years ago. Sometimes it needs new metal though! This is one of the reflectors on the rear of the truck, made with glass marbles as the reflecting surface. I decided to practice my skills and fabricate a new one from scratch. It weighs about 5 lbs. heavier than a modern plastic reflector.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'98 Lincoln Town Truck - These custom fender skirts were made before the Town Truck became a truck.
'98 Lincoln Town Truck - These custom fender skirts were made before the Town Truck became a truck.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'41 Ford Truck - Rear cab corners all done. Hand fabricated sheet metal panels.
'41 Ford Truck - Rear cab corners all done. Hand fabricated sheet metal panels.
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'82 Jeep CJ7 - Metalwork on the Jeep finished and looking good as new. Next on the list is sending it to paint.
'82 Jeep CJ7 - Metalwork on the Jeep finished and looking good as new. Next on the list is sending it to paint.
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'82 Jeep CJ7 - My clients want to have a solid Jeep again, so it's time to replace the rusted metal . New tub sides, and repairs to the floor and uni-body frame rails are underway. The rear of the tub and front fenders will need a little attention as well. I purchased the tub side panels, but I fabricated all the other panels.
'82 Jeep CJ7 - My clients want to have a solid Jeep again, so it's time to replace the rusted metal . New tub sides, and repairs to the floor and uni-body frame rails are underway. The rear of the tub and front fenders will need a little attention as well. I purchased the tub side panels, but I fabricated all the other panels.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'41 Ford Truck - Door gaps need to look good before I chop the cab, and I can't set door gaps with rusty doors! The bottom hinges had rusted away from both doors and pillars, requiring extensive repairs. Up next are the rear cab corners, and lower cowl area, where the front fenders attach.
'41 Ford Truck - Door gaps need to look good before I chop the cab, and I can't set door gaps with rusty doors! The bottom hinges had rusted away from both doors and pillars, requiring extensive repairs. Up next are the rear cab corners, and lower cowl area, where the front fenders attach.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'41 Ford Truck - Starting this project by getting the front end off the '46 frame, leaving the cab and box for mock up and making a game plan.
'41 Ford Truck - Starting this project by getting the front end off the '46 frame, leaving the cab and box for mock up and making a game plan.
Restoration:
Vehicles - This beautiful '59 Corvette needed a fresh gas tank. I don't include all my restoration jobs in this portfolio, but this car adds a lot of class to my shop.
Vehicles - This beautiful '59 Corvette needed a fresh gas tank. I don't include all my restoration jobs in this portfolio, but this car adds a lot of class to my shop.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'65 Ford Ranchero - Hand formed quarter panel patches for the Ranchero. My client was happy with the cab floor I completed, so the quarter panel was next. Another successful job!
'65 Ford Ranchero - Hand formed quarter panel patches for the Ranchero. My client was happy with the cab floor I completed, so the quarter panel was next. Another successful job!
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'41 Ford Truck - New arrival, '41 Ford truck. Not much to look at now, but that hasn't stopped me yet. The hood, fenders, and running boards have been removed from this truck and will be put on a '46 Ford truck with a solid frame. The cabs are the same between '41 and '46, but the '41 front end is much nicer to look at. Its never too early to start the next Kustom project.
'41 Ford Truck - New arrival, '41 Ford truck. Not much to look at now, but that hasn't stopped me yet. The hood, fenders, and running boards have been removed from this truck and will be put on a '46 Ford truck with a solid frame. The cabs are the same between '41 and '46, but the '41 front end is much nicer to look at. Its never too early to start the next Kustom project.
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'69 Ford Mustang - Can't keep them all, even though it may seem like I try to! The Mustang went to a good home. Good luck Jeremy!
'69 Ford Mustang - Can't keep them all, even though it may seem like I try to! The Mustang went to a good home. Good luck Jeremy!
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Sanded the rest of the front fenders and headlight buckets. Now its really starting to look like a complete car.
'38 Dodge Coupe - Sanded the rest of the front fenders and headlight buckets. Now its really starting to look like a complete car.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - The coupe needs a bit lower roof line, but for now a visor will be a good compromise. I borrowed a '51 Pontiac visor from Chris that had the look I was going for, and used it as inspiration to make a custom one that fits just right.
'38 Dodge Coupe - The coupe needs a bit lower roof line, but for now a visor will be a good compromise. I borrowed a '51 Pontiac visor from Chris that had the look I was going for, and used it as inspiration to make a custom one that fits just right.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'65 Ford Ranchero - It was time for this awesome Ranchero to get some new floors. My client hired me to fabricate the floor pan patch panels since my prices were comparable to handmade panels offered through the larger suppliers. No shipping costs or delays either. Even though my work will be covered by a carpet, it will add some more strength and miles to a cool little truck!
'65 Ford Ranchero - It was time for this awesome Ranchero to get some new floors. My client hired me to fabricate the floor pan patch panels since my prices were comparable to handmade panels offered through the larger suppliers. No shipping costs or delays either. Even though my work will be covered by a carpet, it will add some more strength and miles to a cool little truck!
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Vehicles - Another nice Fall Festival Car Show on Madeline Island featuring Mad I Metalworks!
Vehicles - Another nice Fall Festival Car Show on Madeline Island featuring Mad I Metalworks!
Restoration:
'41 Dodge WC - This cool truck has deserved a fresh coat of paint for a long time. I decided to change it up a bit and use the original Mil-spec Olive Drab paint that it would have left the factory with. I think it suits the truck just right!
'41 Dodge WC - This cool truck has deserved a fresh coat of paint for a long time. I decided to change it up a bit and use the original Mil-spec Olive Drab paint that it would have left the factory with. I think it suits the truck just right!
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'69 Ford Mustang - Wrapped up the floor project in the Mustang. Next I will install some new brakes and the new interior panels I received with the car, and this thing will be ready to roll.
'69 Ford Mustang - Wrapped up the floor project in the Mustang. Next I will install some new brakes and the new interior panels I received with the car, and this thing will be ready to roll.
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'38 Dodge Coupe - Symco Weekender 2019! Thanks for another great show. Already looking forward to next year!
'38 Dodge Coupe - Symco Weekender 2019! Thanks for another great show. Already looking forward to next year!
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'38 Dodge Coupe - 2nd in the Custom category at the 2019 North Coast Car Show! I had a fun day showing the progress I've made on the coupe since last year. The dashboard is now bare metal, and I have begun painting the inside. Thanks to Uncle Nick for the support, and thanks to Chris Douglass for a great hand painted sign.
'38 Dodge Coupe - 2nd in the Custom category at the 2019 North Coast Car Show! I had a fun day showing the progress I've made on the coupe since last year. The dashboard is now bare metal, and I have begun painting the inside. Thanks to Uncle Nick for the support, and thanks to Chris Douglass for a great hand painted sign.
