Folks Of Interest GENE WINFIELD WORKSHOP 2 @ GAMBINO KUSTOMS DEC. 17th - 18th 2011

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

class starts dec 17th - dec 18th 2011
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 class space is limited

more info 408 561 5744
[email protected]
any one coming to the Gene Winfield class dec. 17th - 18th 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

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 safty glass 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 class 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

 

last years pics from brian rusk




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...

 

Count me in Alex. Repetition is the key to learning, and I plan on learning something.

I talked to Gene for a second in Ventura and he told me about it, I was like a kid in the candy store after that.

 

your down

 

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)...

 

more of rusks sat & sunday pics from last years class




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...

 

If I can get the time off I will be coming to this for sure. Was planning on going to visit my family in the Bay Area for Christmas anyways...now I just need to come out a few days earlier.

 

lets go

 

bttt

 

any one coming to the Gene Winfield class dec. 17th - 18th can stay at the comfort inn its a block from the shop
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-san_...5?promo=ylocal
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

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 safty glass 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 & sun after the class this aint 100% yet but a high posability so any one wanting to hang out is welcome to


hotel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=535968

 

Chop! If this goes down I will be there, I'm staying down in San Jose both nights.

Really looking forward to this Alex! Last year was great.

 

Oh man, if a flight out there wasnt more than the class its self. I would kill for this.
If I can somehow, someway come up with alot of extra cash, I would love to do this.

 

x mas presant!

 

Wow!
Is this for real!!
I am going to sign up next week if I can muster up the money.

Ediroy

 

yes its for real

 

I know times are tough but if you can afford it do it. If you don't do this you WILL regret it.

Last year I won this piece in the raffle at the end.

Thanks again Alex.....

Brian

 

Two days before my bday. Would make a REALLY cool gift. Gonna show this to the wife.

 

I'm gonna try to make it to this.

 

wish i could go...but gettin married (again!!) on the 17th...sorry

 

I was there both days last year, and can tell you with complete authority, this is something that you absolutely do NOT want to miss.

 

I want to go again! So much fun. Maybe next time.

 

this is something that you absolutely do NOT want to miss.

 

lets go

 

It will be December before you know it! Can't wait.

 

yes it is

 

lets go

 

I'm at the shop right now using techniques I learned last year!

 

"Fuck yeah bro!"
Dave Hitch
FBBF

 

this is a good reason to partisapate in this

fuck ya bro FBBF

 

I had a great time last year and learned some great skills, will the class be similar to last year or will some new techniques be discussed?