Kind of a long video, but it shows where we may be headed. As smaller and cheaper machines become available, I can see all the top shops having to get these types of machines. Marcel Delay is a craftsman who seems able to hand form any shape. With this type of stuff, you could probably just order on line reasonably cheaply as competition ramps up. I think the "printing" of aluminum parts will allow custom intakes and valve covers at home or from small shops specializing in this stuff. Hemi or Buick valve covers that were hard to find may become common. If you need a specific valve cover design but need it a little taller to clear some higher lift rocker arms.......no problem. Need a custom tail light lens or even a new replacement for an unobtainable one. It's coming.............. Is this the future of car building? Digital sheet metal forming machines that build ANY car panel
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