Michigan Metal Works ---- Updates : Please Read.

Taylor, have you made any arms for GM B body cars? (91-96 impala,caprice, and roadmaster) I have a friend asking. Thanks

Yea, ive made a couple sets. Depending on what he wants to do with the car, I would conider making another set. There kind of a pain in the ass.



Taylor

Ok I will let him know. Thanks Taylor

Been a while, figured it was time for an update. It will probably be the last, becuase im assuming with the new SSM site, which was supposed to launch today, will come the new SSM advertizing charges, and who knows how that will work out...

You can all ways see updates of ours on our website, www.MichiganMetalWorks.com
We are very active on facebook, and very often offer special deals and discounts www.facebook.com/michiganmetalworks
and, were on instagram now, which is pretty fun actually @michiganmetalworks

Anyways. Like usual, a lot has been going on around the shop. Were as busy as ever right now, and we could not be more appreciative.

Just some highlights:

A customers install of our Jeebus Joint arms for the porterbuilt dropmember. Really cool truck, very simple crusier but very custom.
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We have customers ask all the time, "will your 99-06 front end kit lay on a 28?" Simple answer... YES!
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One of my favorite colors, true blue pearl!
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Customers install of our Watts link and parallel 4-link:
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If you know us, you know us. You also we like guns. Working on some custom machined parts for my personal AR:
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As usual, we have been welding a lot on various projects. Here are a few of our favorites:
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Mustang II Upper and lower arm setup, for air bags:
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Our snap on guy keeps giving us smoking deals on these large rollers, so we keep buying them. Were on 3 right now, and we didnt really have room for this one, so we converted it to a welding table, and still allow it to function as a tool box.
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We have been asked about these FOREVER, and their finally available. C-10 upper and lower arm sets for the stock cross member!!!!!!!:

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Starting some new fabricated drop spindles for a new ram truck, these may be the first fabricated drop spindle i can produce for a reasonable price, still far more than a cast spindle, but with many more options, and features.


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Those knuckles look badass son!

forgot to update them today.


Did a bit more work on the fabricated drop spindles. Just the weld time along up to this point has absorbed two full days.

I welded on the inside of each hub plate as well. Its a completely un necessary move, only because i will then put it in the machine and bore the hub out, and remove most of the weld. It gives it a very nice, completed look when its done, so its worth the extra hours involved.


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When i design these, i design them in a way that they jig themselves together, and fall into place leaving very little room for error. I make sure each weld is accessable with my torch, and then obviously design them in a way which will be pleasing to the eye also, so welds are just not in random spots, and look like an after thought.

Heres the setup for tommorrow, its MIG welding from here on out, perfect fillets to throw heat to.

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Damn nice TIG work man. Question for you, what TIG machine are you using? Thanks

I use a Lincoln machine.

ya know looking at your thread ,i realize i spend alot of time looking and not putting 2 cents in , so here goes...

it brings me to think how far this "sport" has evolved to such a relatively short period of time. To be able to just order what you need ,was not possible even a few years ago.but now having guys like yourself so into it that you can take such skill, passion , design , fab and build things that are so over and above , it almost brings me to tears, but really manly trears.!! lol , but seriously , awesome thread, awesome work.!!
kudos to you sir !!, u inspire many!
well done and keep it up !!