So, you think you have metal fabbing skills?

[Brad Lustig]

Compared to this guy?

http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/aluminum_fabrication

[aero3113]

WoW

[faucet47custom]

Thats one expensive coke can

[michael.warshaw]

hes amazing

[martybose]

Wouldn't you love to know the back story on why someone wanted an aluminum version made of a very rare original Toyota?

Marty

[David Strieb]

That's some fantastic fab work. I'd be more impressed if it was steel instead of aluminum.

[faucet47custom]

I agree the work is very impressive. I haven't done custom fab work like that but I used to do alot of flashing and gutter fabrication and .065 Mill Finish aluminum isn't what i would consider very structural. His work is impressive but I would have been using considerably thicker stock for that.

[randroid]

Folks,

Magnificent work, although I wouldn't mind seeing the finished product. I've never done much sheet-metal work but I'd think that wit it on the original frame it would hold together well. Any idea of the weight saved by using aluminum or was that not a factor in its fabrication?

-Randy

[randroid]

(Deep-down inside I'm curious as to who will ask what color it will be painted.)

[Flatie46]

Makes me feel like cluts, me and my limited skill. Oh well, I do enjoy playin' like I know what I'm doin'.

Paint, he don't need no stinkin' paint. He needs a big can of mothers mag and aluminium polish and a highspeed buffer!:cool: And some shades.

[randroid]

Flatie46,

I know, and that's where I find the humor.

-Randy

[hkestes41]

Glad I didn't have to write the check to cover that job.

[Harvey Tank]

I was once a sheet metal worker befor I went over in the HVACR service side of the business. an never seen anything lie this.very impressing. I did shop layout, triangleation, radialline development. a little spineout, and bump out. that he used. but not like his. how did he weld all those gaping holes?

beautifull. thanks for sharing.

[Fireball]

Holy sh.... my hat is OFF to this guy.

[bobjob55]

I give up !!!!! Tap out ...........

[Plymouthy Adams]

now you folks know why we are called hobbyists...

[Brad Lustig]

Folks,

Magnificent work, although I wouldn't mind seeing the finished product. I've never done much sheet-metal work but I'd think that wit it on the original frame it would hold together well. Any idea of the weight saved by using aluminum or was that not a factor in its fabrication?

-Randy

There's some info on the Datsun 240Z page. http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/aluminum_datsun_240z

To give you an idea:

Original door is 34.82 lb(15.78kg)

New door is 19.84 lb(9.0kg)

I think just with the door skin, he saved 6lbs.

[Flatie46]

There's some info on the Datsun 240Z page. http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/aluminum_datsun_240z

To give you an idea:

Original door is 34.82 lb(15.78kg)

New door is 19.84 lb(9.0kg)

I think just with the door skin, he saved 6lbs.

How many pounds removed equals 1HP gained or saved.

[hkestes41]

How many pounds removed equals 1HP gained or saved.

I remember reading somewhere that for drag racing you should consider a 0.1 second drop in ET for every 100 pounds in weight reduction.

[TodFitch]

I wonder if he'd allow visitors. That fellow is located in Lebec which is one exit different from where I exit I-5 in Frazier Park when I cross country ski on Mt. Pinos. Season is over for this year but maybe next winter....

For the POC members in the LA metro area: You can get to Lebec without getting on I-5 at all: Galvin Canyon (the old road) or the old Sierra Highway gets you to Newhall/Valencia/Saugus. Once through that bit of suburbia where I once lived you can take Lake Elizabeth Rd or the old Ridge Route up to CA138 to where the old Post Rd can get you through Gorman, over the summit, past the Frazier Park exit and on down to Lebec. Just a bit past Lebec is Ft Tejon State Park. That might make a reasonable day tour: View his shop then have a picnic at the park.

Assuming, of course, that he is amenable to having visitors...

[tinlizzy]

What about all those exotic tools and brake machines.