SEMA 2018: MetalWorks takes in Tuesday’s indoor action.

What's hiding behind those doors!!!?  Well, it's time to find out.  Come along as MetalWorks heads inside SEMA 2018.  

SEMA 2018: MetalWorks takes in Monday outdoor action.

SEMA officially starts on Tuesday, but we had to be there early Monday to check out all the action first.  Check out some of the great builds on display in the warm Las Vegas sun.          

Painted, assembled, and rolling Art Morrison chassis by MetalWorks

  At MetalWorks we offer prepped, painted, and assembled Art Morrison chassis.  We can also make your AME chassis a roller with drive train set in place completely ready for your classic's body.  Are you considering an AME chassis, or have questions? Give our Speed Shop a call and talk with an actual hot rod builder about the most important…

MetalWorks built 1955 Chevy truck on an Art Morrison chassis.

Our latest build is this beautiful 1955 Chevy truck that utilizes an Art Morrison chassis. The crew at the shop really enjoyed the build as well as collaborating with the owner Ward Johnson.  I asked Ward for some history on himself and his thoughts behind having the truck restored, and he sent back a great reply, so I'm just going…

Detroit Speed 4 Link install in 1968 Chevy Camaro by MetalWorks Speed Shop.

We just finished another Detroit Speed 4 Link install in this 1968 Camaro, and wanted to create a quick post to show you the process using images.  The rear suspensions by DSE perform amazingly.                                                    …

Old Car…new Suspension. Detroit Speed Suspension install in a 1968 Chevelle by MetalWorks Speed Shop

                                       

Wegner Motorsports engines & accessory drive kits available at MetalWorks Speed Shop

If you have chosen an LS platform engine for your build, you have options for an accessory drive kit.  From our strong experience building many LS powered ProTouring cars, we have found hands down that Wegner Motorsports provides the best product on the market.   Wegner kits are available in Retro Diamond Cut, Solid Black Anodize, and Machined finishes.  …

Post restoration follow up of our 1937 Willys coupe.

If you haven't read our previous BLOG post on our 1937 Willys coupe restoration, please do as it gives the coupe's amazing history and shows it in "un-restored" condition as well as incredible historical images.  I wanted to do a follow up post to showcase some images of the now "restored" coupe.          

MetalWorks 1970 Chevy Z28 Camaro

Having heard the stories of many classic car enthusiasts over the years, I find there are some common themes.  The most consistent is stories about glory days from high school, the cool cars and unforgettable times with friends.  Perhaps it’s due to being highly influenced in our youth, or the heightened need to be “cool” and fit in but one…

MetalWorks SEMA 2017 Post #3 “Let’s go inside.”

Time to head inside some of the buildings at SEMA to see what we can find. Walking around SEMA you find a crazy variety of cars, and all worth a look...please enjoy a few we captured images of.