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> Metal Shaping/Dent Repair Workshop in the Bay Area, Sunday the 12th of June
John Kelly
post May 13 2005, 08:51 AM
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I'm returning Felix's 914 to him in San Jose...seems like a good time to do a workshop...

Tentatively ...I will be putting on a metal shaping and dent repair workshop in San Jose/Bay area on sunday the 12th of June. The plan is to start at 9 am and go for 6-8 hours. This will be a loosely organized event.

No shop has been selected for this yet. I’m interested in any shops or personal garages that someone might have available in the area. We will be making some noise and will need plenty of parking space. This is short notice, so even a small shop might be adequate. I would like to have about 10-20 people attend.

Demonstration of stretching, shrinking, and smoothing sheet metal using simple hand tools.

Mallet and shotbag for stretching, hammers and dollies for smoothing, tuck formers for shrinking with a steel hammer.

Discussion on making a motorcycle fender, fender flares, making curved flanges, dent repair and using a shrinking disc for metal finishing.....I will add to this as I think of things that might be of interest.

This will be for novice to intermediate skill levels. I’m still in the planning stages...any feedback appreciated. I may have a video demonstration as well.....not sure yet.

If someone in the area has an english wheel they can bring that would be great. Eye and ear protection required! Please contact me as soon as you can to sign up. Payment in advance is required. First come, first served. I accept paypal or your check. The fee is $75. It is refundable if the workshop does not take place. $50 of the fee is refundable to folks who are unable to attend after paying.

Attend at your own risk! Neither myself nor the shop owner will be liable for your safety.

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com ghiafab@msn.com
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grantsfo
post May 13 2005, 08:58 AM
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I'll donate my car if you need one to hammer on! Big dent in the side panel and I could use some wider fenders. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post May 13 2005, 09:00 AM
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I'm in! Sounds like a great opportunity.
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post May 13 2005, 09:07 AM
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I'm there, just let us know when you need funds by.

very cool.
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post May 13 2005, 10:34 AM
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post May 13 2005, 11:12 AM
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I'll be by.

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post May 13 2005, 11:26 AM
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That's great, guys! Just send me payment through paypal: ghiafab@msn.com Please include your full name and 914club user name so I don't get confused (it's happened before). Or, to send a check, email me for my address. Your email or paypal payment is your confirmation for a spot.

Tony Colicchio of TC Design (www.tcdesignfab.com) has generously made his shop available for up to thirty people. I prefer a smaller group, but no one will be turned away unless it goes above thirty.

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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post May 13 2005, 12:18 PM
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I'll be there, ear defenders in hand...
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post May 13 2005, 03:01 PM
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Count me in! Milpitas is jsut down the street. cool. I will try my luck with paypal...but may have to send you a check.
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post May 13 2005, 03:44 PM
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Don't miss this one, it's a one-time appearance in the Bay Area. Guys this is a SMOKING deal! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) John must have made the "frugal 914 owner" adjustment... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
For comparison, Ron Covel charges $190/day and he's NOT a 914 enthusiast.
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post May 13 2005, 03:46 PM
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Wow! That's great! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

Hey, I might be able to ask the school that I work for to allow me have a "class" at my auto body shop in Fremont area.

Would that be good? I mean I don't want to waste my time trying to secure a shop if someone would prefer another place....

It's a four bay shop, with auto body tools...yes, got punch bag and some tools you can use....just an idea...let me know this weekend and I will talk to my supervisor about this on Monday...

Man, I can't hardly wait.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

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post May 13 2005, 03:48 PM
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Oh....

got a donated 914 here with four goooood corners.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)

of course, I'd like to do mine, too.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

others can do theirs..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)

boy, that's gonna be some noises....far louder than the Stomps! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)


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post May 13 2005, 03:50 PM
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Hey John, any chance you will be down in the So Cal area?? You can use my garage and I am sure you will get a lot of people to come not only to meet you, but to learn how you do what you do. We are only about 6 hours or so farther south. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post May 13 2005, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE (skline @ May 13 2005, 01:50 PM)
Hey John, any chance you will be down in the So Cal area?? You can use my garage and I am sure you will get a lot of people to come not only to meet you, but to learn how you do what you do. We are only about 6 hours or so farther south. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

He only likes Nor Cal. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hide.gif)

Fly him down for a workshop. Get him on the workshop circuit!
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post May 13 2005, 04:01 PM
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I'd love to join. Paypal on the way.
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John Kelly
post May 13 2005, 04:23 PM
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Sorry Scott, I don't think I will have the extra time to do another one. Thanks for asking though! Might do it again next year if there is enough interest.

Jerry, I answered your PM. Good to know we have a backup shop just in case.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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post May 14 2005, 01:50 AM
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My nephew's baptism is that weekend, but that didn't stop me from signing up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
I'm sure they can get by without me for 8 hours.

Now that my spot is reserved we can give this sucker a (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon_bump.gif)
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post May 14 2005, 01:57 AM
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It's got to be the one weekend I'm booked. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) I'm so bummed I have to miss this.
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post May 14 2005, 03:56 AM
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QUOTE (Neo914 @ May 13 2005, 05:44 PM)

For comparison, Ron Covel charges $190/day and he's NOT a 914 enthusiast.

Wow!~ Yeah, but he's GOOD!

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Just screwing with you, Jedi metal man.


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post May 14 2005, 03:57 AM
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QUOTE (Neo914 @ May 13 2005, 05:57 PM)
Get him on the workshop circuit!

Hey, that is a great idea... John, you need to be 'as seen on tv'..


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