Folks Of Interest GENE WINFIELD CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION WORKSHOP #4 @ GAMBINO KUSTOMS DEC. 14th & 15th

LEARN THE LOST ART OF CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
TAUGHT BY THE LEGENDARY CAR BUILDER
GENE WINFIELD

DEC 14th & 15 2013

were hosting one of genes famous workshops here at gambino kustoms and if any of you have been at any of his past work shops gene covers a hell of alot of material in the 2 days ! gene brings & shares 50 years of experience

its 310.00 for the 2 days with a BBQ on Sunday and were starting the sign ups . call us at 408 561 5744
don't get left out when were full were full

some of what will be covered
LEARN
gas welding - hammer welding - leading

FABRICATION OF
compound curves and complex shapes by using the following equipment
english wheel - sandbag - wood hammer forms - station bucks - sheetmetal break - bead roller - stakes - shrinker & stretcher

OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE
basic metalurgy - strategy for metal repair - hammer & dolly theory and technique - shrinking - hole filling - metal finishing

class starts Dec 14th - Dec 15th 2013
location
gambino kustoms
645 horning st. unit n
san jose ca
95112

310.00 for both days preferred , but we will allow single days at 155.00
sign up soon class space is limited

more info 408 561 5744
gambinokustoms@yahoo.com
any one coming to the Gene Winfield class dec. 15th - 16th can stay at the comfort inn its a block from the shop
http://comfortinnsanjose.com/
rinau is the manager 408 287 9380 just tell them your with gambino kustoms
the rooms are 85.00 plus tax they have a full continental breakfast even have waffles yum yum

class starts at 9:00 sat and sun
please show up as early as 8:00 if you like and at least by 8:30
and dont be late early is better than late!!!!!
ill be opening the doors at 7:00

bring safety glass s gloves and welding helmet

were having a open house / BBQ / and doing a chop friday night and sat night after the class , any one wanting to hang out and help is welcome to

lets go!
check it out here pics from last year http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=719623
and the year before that
:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6933300#post6933300

 

WORK SHOP # 1 THE CHOP
workshop 1 pics from brian rusk friday night




Marking the windshield centerline...




Gene starting to cut out the package tray...





Mugford getting precise with the air-saw...




Dave in the MATRIX...




Cutting out the bracing in the C pillars...



Dueling cut-off wheels...



A pillars coming down...



Lift off...








In order to get the A pillars to line up after the center section was cut out, the lower portion was heated and brought in...
















And the new profile (sort of, there was still some bracing and wheel-well that had to be cut out, so the top could come down all the way in the back)...




That's it for Friday, stay tuned for the workshop pics...

 

work shop 1 rusks sat & sunday pics of the class


Annealing aluminum for shaping...



More annealing, this time on a curved panel that Gene had tuck-shrinked...



After some pick and filing, Gene is using the slapper to metal finish this panel....



Some gas-welding...





Hammer-welding on a shoebox fender...





Aligning the tubing for a pair of frenched antennas...









Lazze was there with one of his bead-rollers (as Scott pointed out, it's a hell of a lot more than a bead-roller)...




Gene showing us how to make window frames for a chopped '41 Ford...




Gas-welding aluminum (we all had a chance to try this out)...




Gene showed us his leading techniques on a '37 Zephyr fender...tinning...





Applying lead...





Heating the paddles so the wax will stick...



Spreading the lead (we all had a chance to do this too)...

 

Put me on the list. I have wanted to go for the past three years. This year I can do it.


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you reserve your spot with a payment ! 408 561 5744
thanxs
alex

 

Any idea when Gene will be back in Austin Tx giving this same school? Thanks, Stu

 

not sure only know when he dose our class

 

Man I would freaking love to go to this, why does Cali have to be so far...


Would be a nice drive in the 54 though. Maybe I can make it happen, its GENE!

 

i know you can do it

 

sorry about the typo the date is dec. 14th 15th 2013

 

Lets go this class is gona be bad asss

 

Lets go

 

Got lead gene shows you how

 

Worth every penny, 100x, both days! Dress warmly. Even with the insulated Carhart, and the hoodie, I was cold.

I can now lead with confidence. This man is a genius.

 

Thanxs

 

Dave pass me that paddle

 

This should NOT be missed. The man is a walking metal University. There's little chance that you could advance your skills like this, at any school, at any price, let alone this fast.

 

Gene's a Rock Star! I'm goin'!

 

Been wanting to do this, gonna skip Mooneye's this year and go to Alex's instead - can't wait!

 

Thanxs

Gene shows you so much in this class you could take it twice and still not take it all in

 

any one coming to the Gene Winfield class dec. 15th - 16th can stay at the comfort inn its a block from the shop
http://comfortinnsanjose.com/
rinau is the manager 408 287 9380 just tell them your with gambino kustoms
the rooms are 85.00 plus tax they have a full continental breakfast even have waffles yum yum

 

more of rusks sat & sunday pics from work shop 1




A couple random shots...Dave's workstation...





Beverly shear...



Some of the guys in the class...



And a bad-ass, mini roadster side-panel made by Lazze and signed by Gene...

 

car we chopped last year on friday & saturday night
CHOP CHOP

 

Glad. To have ya

 

work shop 2 form BenDaPpirate

Holy shit what a weekend. This man is truly a master of his craft. 84 years old, fighting a cold, and a busted wing and he out worked over 40 of us half his age!! Dude is a machine. Super down to earth, will talk to anyone about anything, and his skills are unbelievable.All in all a totally kick ass weekend and I would do it all over again. If you ever have the chance, beg borrow or steal to get your ass to one of Gene's classes!! Here's some shitty cell pics I took:
















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Worth every dollar, the traveling expenses is what kills ya. Went last year, wish I could go again but I think I'll save up for going to the Sit-Down!

Gene Winfield is a walking, talking story of American Hot Rods and Kustoms.

 

thanxs
alex

 

Still room

 

Guys, if you are thinking that this sounds like a good deal, YOU'RE RIGHT!

Don't miss this!

 

Thanxs