Art & Inspiration Tech School Students Doing Good

we don't have much $, but plans are in the works for generating some once our shop is reworked this year
we are having a new 40k paint booth about to be installed
we also have a very understanding/supportive board and director
as far as the bus is concerned, the front sub is tack welded in place and should be finished soon
the motor and trans is close to being ready as well
we have gotten a lot of attention because of this bus project and I hope we receive much more after it hits the streets
the kids have done an awesome job so far

 

The bus is cool. HRP

 

some more work
this took first place in state competition
its a custom paper box, all graphics are hand drawn sharpie art

 

That is some fantastic art work and I am glad to see that there are still some vocational programs around. Keep up the good work.

 

Six to eight inch chop or all is for naught!!!!!!!!!

 

el'no chopo'
I love chopped stuff, and we did a photoshop chop and didn't like it
I need to update the photos

its almost a roller!!!!!!!

 

[QUOTE=el'no chopo'
I love chopped stuff, and we did a photoshop chop and didn't like it
I need to update the photos


Well......ok then. I'll be lookin for the fresh pics.

 

got the front clip close to being done

 

my desk at school

 

Rupp Rat project
we dropped it about 5 inches
it has been stretched about 6 inches since these pictures were took

 

got some paint on the 3 wheeler, not a good picture.
its pearl white with burple candy panels
first attempt for this type of paint for these students

 

Your students are working on some pretty cool stuff .Wish this sort of program existed when I was in high school. Subscribed.

 

thanks, we try to expose our students to many different learning/work opportunities
we have 3 electric race cars (small one seaters) that students built and maintain.
we have a gasser/drag car in the plans (hopefully) after the bus is finished
I need to update the pictures
students are currently rebuilding the brakes and suspension and trans overhaul. After the Christmas break, they will start assembling the engine and rewiring.

 

This makes me want to go back to school.
Thank you for all your dedication....i have a 7yo ...Alabama sounds nice this year#

 

Good on You Mr. Myrick (I would address my Teachers as Mr & Miss or Misses)...My Tech stuff at school helped greatly in my technical based career and my dabbling in Hotrods, and all things mechanical...We did not have any collector cars, however I remember working on a Chevy Smallblock on a stand and some daily drivers. I was fortunate as well also learning drafting basics and metal shop basics.

 

started fitting the engine (this is the mock up one)

 

WE made the front page of our local paper. I know the term "rat" is not very popular here. the bus will eventually be a finished vehicle.
http://mountaineagle.com/stories/wcct-students-build-rat-rod-for-challenge-in-north-carolina,9987

 

just about to wrap up building the engine

 

Your students are fortunate to have a teacher like you.
You are fortunate to have a principal and school board that supports your program.
Be sure to promote your program in the local newspaper , TV, talk shows, Chamber of Commerce, local industry and any other way you can think of to make your school look good.
In these days, it's all about PR.

 

Looking good! Great project for the kids.

 

thanks
we were on our local news papers front page last month
last Thursday, a couple of students and I gave a presentation at our school board on the activities we are involved in
the Bus is scheduled to participate in a science fair at UNC Charlotte
we also have 3 small electric race cars, this Saturday we are sponsoring a race for these cars around our towns court house.
Our town shuts down 2 blocks and we will have 4 races between about 12 teams
Our electric race team is also scheduled to participate in a race at Indy next month
Our Automotive instructor (I'm the collision guy) visits our chamber of commerce regularly.
the Bus and the electric cars are joint projects between the 2 programs.
We visit shops weekly and have received excellent support from them.
our electric cars are crowd favorites at our local parades.

 

Anthony , I have a Taylor tot stroller, can you tell me where you got the wheels and tires? thanks

 

we painted them this way
the whitewall is a pinstripe with chrome push nuts from the hardware store

 

getting a little closer
the blue wire holders are just for mock up purposes

 

Great to see, keep up the great work !

 

Awesome! Ya gonna be able to pull it off by April 23rd?
I will be rootin for you guys and will be checkin back on this.
Good luck!

 

we plan on it
just fired up the engine, kids were excited
got to finish he firewall and we are good to go on installing it
its gonna be a big push

 

Could haul it there with whatever you get done if necessary if only to participate.

 

it just has to run, stop and tagged

 

a short clip of it running
the pump on the carb is sticking, had to do the video running it on the can

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1383193835037282