Hi All, I'm from central FL. I don't have a rod yet, but I'd like to build a '29 or '29 Model A (probably a sedan). I have been lurking here for a few months[!] trying to learn more about what it would take to build a car. I know this sounds crazy, but I'd eventually have enough skill to fabricate an entire car like these guys have done: <ul type="square"> [*]"anti-billet" radiator shell from scratch [*]hand-built modified T [*]aluminum roadsters [/list] For the time being, I'm just trying to learn everything I can and teach myself to weld. -- ! - the only reason I even set up an account recently was to get to the tech articles. Shortly after doing so, however, I PM'ed a few of you and was told to go ahead and do an intro.
That "T" is the shit. You might want to fix that double-up post though.... (Even though we all KNOW what you mean)
Welcome...........took ya a couple days to think of something snappy to post??.. J.C. built it one piece at a time. Tech is the best. You'll enjoy.
I think this might be the very first Hokey Ass Mission Statement. Welcome... Just my humble opinion, but welding isn't something you should "teach" yourself... while building a car. Otherwise, I wish you all the luck in your endevors. JOE
Michigan Rick [ QUOTE ] Welcome...........took ya a couple days to think of something snappy to post?? [/ QUOTE ] Actually, I'd just rather see what other people are saying. Right now, I don't know enough on the topics here to say anything informative. OTOH, I can learn a lot from you guys if I shut up and pay attention. The only reason I did the intro is that Nads said to do so. Junkyard Dog 32 [ QUOTE ] Just my humble opinion, but welding isn't something you should "teach" yourself... while building a car. [/ QUOTE ] Good point. I should have been more clear. I'm playing with a torch working on 16 gauge sheet metal. I also know someone with a MIG and a TIG who has offered to let me play with his machines. You are definitely correct about not learning on a car....or at least, not on any structural parts, anyway. I'm a long way from trying to weld on a car, though.
Poser, Welcome! allot of good info here on rods and stuff. there are some of us on the www.metalshapers.org & yahoogroup/metalshapers Best thing yo could do is set some goals and go for it!!! i made allot of my own tools and have had to learn allot of things to make things i need. if you get the time check out www.metalshapers.org (search terry thorne) thats me and see one way of making tools and stuff, there are many other with lots of interesting ideas! Take care! tt
[ QUOTE ] Poser, Welcome! allot of good info here on rods and stuff. there are some of us on the www.metalshapers.org & yahoogroup/metalshapers Best thing yo could do is set some goals and go for it!!! [/ QUOTE ] Thanks. Check your PM.
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