Hot N Heavy – July, 3rd CHAOS REPORT
Victor taming a 1967 Mercury Cougar
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Our customer has air shocks on this Cougar to make clearance for the larger rear wheels. Victor is creepin' under to replace the air lines and fix some leaks in the air shock system.
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Cummins engine is finally in! So... to keep this monster in it's place, Dusty made some kustom fabricated heavy duty body mounts. Now the customer can test the power of the Cummins and keep the Ford truck on the Dodge frame.
Knowledge is Power-You never stop learning.
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Knowledge is Power-You never stop learning.
The iconic Muncie 4-Speed! Anybody that is familiar with these transmissions knows how chewed up the reverse gear gets. Tomas is preparing to dive in and replace a gear or two.
Everyday is Different
Dustin putting this 1977 F-250 in its place.
Knowledge is Power-You never stop learning.
Iron Horse Garage is constantly doing the shop shuffle. It's like playing Tetris everyday - except with cars, blazing heat, and grease. This is way cooler than Tetris!
Left: '77 F250 on a Dodge frame with Cummins engine.
Middle: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Right: 1967 Chevy C10 ground up build.
It's Heating Up – JUNE, 26TH CHAOS REPORT
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
Victor was more than happy to give this GTO a modern QA1 suspension upgrade. Investing in the QA1 suspension package transforms your classic into a more capable and enjoyable vehicle.
1930 Model A Getting A Few Parts Replaced
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
Tomas making sure every part in this 350 engine and Muncie 4 Speed Transmission is up to par on this 1930 Model A. Unfortunately, there was a lot more found than the customer was expecting. Timing chain was flopping and reverse gear was mangled. However, it's not an issue for the Iron Horse crew. New timing set, a fresh reverse gear, and new gaskets all around.
Precision Fabrication With Every Cut and Bend
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
Precision Fabrication With Every Cut and Bend
Attention to detail will produce amazing results. Dusty makes sure every cut and bend are spot on. Metal Fabrication may be time consuming however the end results are stunning. This piece of metal will soon be a body mount for a 1979 Ford F 250 on the frame of a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel.
Living The Dream
1967 Pontiac GTO Getting A Much Needed Suspension Upgrade
Precision Fabrication With Every Cut and Bend
Even the boss has to get down and dirty. In this case, William is diagnosing a 1978 LTD II in the sun. Hot steel and blazing concrete are sometimes a factor when it comes to helping our customers at Iron Horse Garage.
SUMMER TIME – JUNE, 19TH CHAOS REPORT
Victor Under The Hood Of A 1977 F150
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Victor Under The Hood Of A 1977 F150
Victor turning those gears on a battery drain issue. No worries - he tracked it down and got to the source of the problem. Chasing wires is the name of the game and Victor makes quick work of it.
Tomas Digging Into A 1930 Model A
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Victor Under The Hood Of A 1977 F150
Tomas is pinpointing leaks in this Model A with a 350. He is taken back by how many he keeps finding and lost count. He has his work cut out for a few days.
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Dusty once again doing the impossible and creating a door skin on a 1963 C10. Finding a replacement door for one of those is like finding a needle in a hay stack.
The Iron Horse Crew Loving Their Job
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
Dusty Pounding His Way Through The Day
The Iron Horse Crew loves their job so much, they forget they are on the clock and tell stories half the day. On a serious note, they work good together... most the time.
AT IRON HORSE – MAY 26, 2025 CHAOS REPORT
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Caught mid-task, Victor double-checks the wiring connections under the hood of a '72 K20. With custom-fit electrical components and precision tools, we ensure these classics run better than new. Just another day of quality craftsmanship at Iron Horse Garage.
Focused Wiring Work on Classic K20 by Victor
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Victor, our skilled wiring technician, hard at work on a full electrical install for this classic 1972 Chevy K20 pickup. From harness layout to clean routing, every detail matters in our restoration process here at Iron Horse Garage in Nampa, Idaho.
Inner Fender Fitment on '68 Chevelle by Dusty
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Dusty Reinstalling Inner Fenders on a 1968 Chevelle
Dustin carefully positions the inner fender on a 1968 Chevelle following a clean satin black spray of the engine bay. Every part is refit with pride during our restoration process at Iron Horse Garage.
Dusty Reinstalling Inner Fenders on a 1968 Chevelle
Victor Wiring a 1972 Chevy K20 at Iron Horse Garage
Dusty Reinstalling Inner Fenders on a 1968 Chevelle
Fresh from spraying the inner fenders and engine bay, Dustin begins reinstalling panels on this 1968 Chevelle. Attention to detail during reassembly is key to every high-end build at Iron Horse Garage in Nampa, Idaho
Iron Horse – May 8, 2025 Chaos Report
Here’s William, our fearless leader and resident buff daddy, giving this '73 Corvette the spa treatment. Elbow grease and the occasional curse word—just another day at Iron Horse Garage.
A 1977 Ford crew cab body sitting on a Dodge Cummins chassis—part of a full custom diesel-powered frame swap.
Tomas knee-deep in the guts of a 2005 Escalade. This donor rig’s getting stripped for its frame and drivetrain to power a ’70 K20 body swap. Nothing safe from the teardown.
Dusty throwing sparks while cutting sheet metal for a custom door skin on a ’63 Chevy C10. No templates, no shortcuts—just raw skill and precision.
This ’63 Chevy C10 looked great from 20 feet away—but up close, it was a different story. Cracked frame, bad gaps, and sketchy work meant we had to tear it down and do it right from the ground up.