Great fitting boxing plates for your Dodge Sweptline pickup truck.
Dear Welder Series… Model A front axle question
Dear Welder Series… Hello, I just wanted to thank you for your catalog. I am going to attempt at 64 years old to build my first hot rod on a fixed income(retired). It’s a Model A full fendered and my question is can I use a stock 48 Ford axle (48′) with your flat front …
Introducing: 3D Printing
We are excited to now offer extremely detailed SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printing services. Custom dash knobs, dome light trim, center caps, crests and emblems… the possibilities are almost endless. Builders, have you thought of creating a custom emblem that you can affix to each car that leaves your shop? We can do that! Do you …
1956 International Pickup Mustang II
Grant Schwartz stopped in the other day to pick up a Mustang II crossmember, and I think he had it installed quicker than my kids can go through a jar of Elmira maple syrup. Here are some pictures he took. To see more of Grant’s work, please visit and follow his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/schwartz.inc Parts Used:
Dear Welder Series… 1949 International kb1 Mustang II
Dear Welder Series… I have a 1949 international kb1. I would like to use coil springs and the mustang 2. I think it would take the 60 inch track. Is this correct? What would be the total cost shipped to Winnipeg? Do you offer welding of the basic member? Thanks Dear Paul, Paul, There are …
Dear Welder Series… coil over specs?
Dear Welder Series… I just purchased a 1950 Chevy 3100 truck where the seller installed WS21906 in the front and WS318500 in the rear of the original frame. I was hoping you could suggested an affordable set of coil overs that would work with this setup. Unfortunately I have no idea as to what I …
Dear Welder Series… thru frame tie rod end mount on the rear?
Dear Welder Series… I have a question concerning your thru frame hair pin mounts. Have you ever seen them used on rear radius rods with a single front mount? Dear Steve… Hi, Steve. I haven’t seen them used in that type of rear suspension. But I believe our through-frame mount would be stronger than any …
Holiday Schedule 2017/18
The marvels of the Internet let us stay connected even when the front door is locked, so these holiday hours mainly apply to those who call or stop in. We are still able to reply to email, voice messages, and Facebook messages. December 22: closed December 25, 26: closed December 27 – 29: call ahead …
Breakfast & Garage Crawl 2018
April 14, 2018 Wash down the Southern Ontario Winter blues with 2 eggs, home fries, and your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage… and get a peek into some of Canada’s finest hot rod shops. Starting at Kypreos on Lancaster St W, then hopping to Schwartz Inc, Breslau (Welder Series, Webber Chassis, and Finishline), then …
D100 Build: A/C & Heater Hoses
Here’s a video showing the process of making a connection with the EZ-Clip system:
Dear Welder Series… What Steel Should I Use?
Dear Welder Series… Hello, I have a 1957 Chevy Pickup that I need to get running before another baby comes in June 2018. One of the things I need to do is put a new chassis under it. Someone did a Camaro front clip on it before I bought it, and after doing some research …
Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame
Coming up in October of 2017 is the 23rd year of the Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame’s gala evening, and this year it’s on Saturday October 21st, 2017 BUT this year the location has definitely changed. The new location is the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5L8 (click here for a map). We will meet …
Deuce/Merc Show 2017
Here's a link to our coverage on the Welder Series Facebook page. Even if you don't have an account, you should be able to view the images.
Custom Axle Brackets
We’ve always designed our brackets for 3″ axle tubes, but once in a while someone asks whether we can make them for other sizes. Here’s the process: This can be done for any axle housing diameter, bushing width, or bar location relative to axle centerline. We charged C$29/ea for the brackets, plus labour to weld …
D100: Front brakes
There are a few directions we could have gone for brakes on the D100, but we decided to use our basic Mustang II caliper brackets and a replacement S10 caliper. They’re inexpensive, easy to find, and will serve our purpose well. CPP has come out with calipers which have a 20% larger piston than the …