At Real Deal Steel, we pride ourselves on our efficient and effective manufacturing process. Our team of skilled professionals works diligently to ensure that every product meets our high standards of quality.
All Real Deal Steel (RDS) bodies are assembled on a rotating platform using precise in-car fixtures for the best fit every time. We now have four identically equipped assembly stations in an effort to keep up with demand for our bodies. Station #1 is dedicated to assembly of 1955-57 Chevy bodies. Station #2 assembles nothing but 1967, 1968 and 1969 Camaro & Firebird bodies. Station #3 is dedicated to our 1966-67 Chevy II bodies and also provides a R&D area for future body makes and styles. Station #4 assembles our second generation Camaro & Firebird bodies. While other assemblers use a measuring tape and a MIG welder (much like you would do at home in your garage), Real Deal Steel utilizes factory production equipment to build the best possible products for our customers.
All RDS bodies are assembled using water-cooled automobile factory resistance spot welders just like GM and Ford used to assemble the originals. Lesser assemblers use a standard wire-fed MIG welder along with a small Pro-Spot spot welder.
All RDS bodies, even if ordered without doors and a trunk lid, are painstakingly test-fitted with doors and a trunk lid to be certain that all panels fit properly when the customer receives the order. In addition to fixturing, RDS test fits the windshield and backglass (closed cars only) to make certain the end user will not have glass fitment issues. Additional fitting and bodywork (including seam filling) will be necessary by the end user but “moving metal around” will be unnecessary or minor at most.
RDS received factory-direct training on the proper assembly procedures and techniques needed to properly assembly new car bodies. We have a continuing education program with our supporting factory to keep abreast of all changes and improvements in the process. RDS is direct with and endorsed by the steel body components manufacturer and imports full 40' containers of components to our plant in Sanford.
All RDS bodies are assembled using water-cooled automobile factory resistance spot welders just like GM and Ford used to assemble the originals.
RDS has manufactured and sold over 2,000 1955-57 Chevy bodies and skeletons, 1967-69 Camaro & Firebird, 1966-67 Chevy II bodies and 1970-81 Camaro & Firebird bodies since we incorporated in 2011. RDS ONLY builds new bodies and supplies parts. We specialize in just these areas, ensuring the best results. We do not offer turn-key cars nor do we do any type of restoration work.
