Iron Hauler Conversion

Front splitter surfaces integrated into the widened bumper line
Tailgate vertical aero slots to reduce wake drag and manage rear pressure
Full-width rear diffuser extending ~250mm past rear axle centerline with stepped channels
Bed-edge carbon lip spoiler (~100mm tall) for high-speed stability under load

Set on a dusty rural highway at golden hour, the Iron Hauler reads like a purpose-built backroad tool rather than a show stand fantasy. The widened stance and squared bed planes catch the low light, while the wooded background stays soft—just enough context to sell the utility-first attitude.

OZ Racing Torino forged: 22x10 front, 22x12 rear
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: 335/40R22
Widened track: +260mm front overall, +360mm rear overall
Raised ride height: +25mm front/rear with payload-focused alignment targets

Front-mounted 5.8L V8 retained with upgraded cooling capacity for towing/hauling duty
Side-mounted radiators behind front wheels fed by vertical flare ducts
Hood NACA duct feeding a plenum to support the new heat exchanger airflow path
Rocker-exit exhaust routing with heat shielding integrated into widebody skirts

Cab-to-bed transition requires rear bulkhead reinforcement and a sealed pass-through structure for rigidity
Front ducting built as boxed channels to prevent tire turbulence from collapsing airflow to side radiators
Rear wheelhouse venting designed as exit paths to reduce lift and heat soak under sustained load
Diffuser mounts tied into rear bumper structure to survive road impacts and real use

The Iron Hauler Conversion takes a 1969 Shelby GT350 and does the unthinkable with a straight face: it’s a two-door pickup that still looks like it wants to pick a fight. The fastback gets surgically shortened into an extended cab and blended into a functional bed, while the body goes full industrial—boxed trapezoid flares, squared shoulders, and just enough Shelby line left to feel intentional rather than novelty.

Under the stance is the real story: a massively widened track, payload-minded suspension height, and cooling rethought for a hard-working nose. Side-mounted heat exchangers fed by tall flare ducts keep the front end clean, and the rear gets vents, a diffuser, and a bed-edge spoiler to keep the thing stable when it’s loaded and moving fast on rough roads.