Folks Of Interest LEARN THE LOST ART OF CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION by GENE WINFIELD @ GAMBINO KUSTOMS dec

THATS RIGHT @ GAMBINO KUSTOMS DEC. 15th & 16th
LEARN THE LOST ART OF CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
TAUGHT BY THE LEGENDARY CAR BUILDER
GENE WINFIELD

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 300.00 for the 2 days and were starting the sign ups call us at
408 561 5744 dont 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

cl*** starts dec 15th - dec 16th 2012
location
gambino kustoms
645 horning st. unit n
san jose ca
95112

300.00 for bolth days pefered but we will alow single days at 150.00
sign up soon cl*** space is limited

more info 408 561 5744
gambinokustoms@yahoo.com
any one coming to the Gene Winfield cl*** 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 continentell breakfast even have waffels yum yum

cl*** 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 safty gl*** s gloves and welding helmet

also there are a few spots left for you late blumers

were thinking about doing a chop friday night and sat night after the cl*** this aint 100% yet but a high posability so any one wanting to hang out is welcome to

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

 

the 1st windy work shop

friday night chop thats right we chop a car on the friday night before the cl***

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 cl***


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 ******* 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)...

 

What skill level is this workshop? I've been working on cars my whole life, bet never done any body modifications.

thanks, mendo

 

Person would have to be crazy to sign up for one day! Do both days, get there early and stay late.
Learn from the master, and Alex too! lol.

 

I hope you don't have to have very much skill cause I signed up today.

 

I think I'm gonna have to do this, hope the cl*** isn't filled up

 

you dont need any skill level he covers beginners to advanced levels , and even the advanced advanced guys will learn something

 

I fixed it. This is a must attend event on my bucket list.
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WoW Amazing pictures this shows great detail I got to studie up on this.

 

That is one bad***ed dude.Makes me want to get off this computer and go **** something.up.

 

yes you need 2 do bolth days!!!!!

 

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 cl***...



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

 

I was at the 2010 cl***es and yes, it was awesome. Gene is a great guy and it is a good hands on, no BS type of deal. Alex and his crew are super hosts. I highly recommend it if you are thinking about it but not sure.

 

you dont need to have any skill level your fine

theres room call us 408 561 5744

 

no take the work shop

 

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HOTEL :
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 80.00 plus tax for a king & 85.00 plus tax for a queen they have a full continentell breakfast even have waffels yum yum

CONFORT INN 408 287 9380

 

work shop 2 form BenDaPpirate

Holy **** 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 *** weekend and I would do it all over again. If you ever have the chance, beg borrow or steal to get your *** to one of Gene's cl***es!! Here's some ****ty cell pics I took:
















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the spots are going fast get yours today!!!

 

gene the mad man in action hes like the eveready bunny

 

theres room left

 

I just found out about this today and there is no way i can attend in December. When will this cl*** be offered again?

Thanks in advance.

 

we still have room so sign up before we dont

 

we will be chopping a 61 plymoth friday & saturday

 

yes the chop is on friday & sat night

 

heading down to genes today for his sectioning cl***

 

I signed up, can't wait. I should be in San Jose by 11am Friday, should I just head straight over to the shop for the day even though the cl*** doesn't start til Saturday? It's not like I would have anything else better to do

 

Glad to have ya

 

we still have room !!!