I decided to make a trip to Harmony, PA (about 35 minutes outside Pittsburgh, PA) to Hahn-Vorbach & Associates Collector Car Restoration to visit Gene and become a student of “Windy Winfield”. The metal shaping classes are always small in size and very intimate. This isn’t a class where you’ll be sitting in a chair listening to a lecture and just taking notes, Gene gets EVERYONE involved and is happy to take on any and all questions. The classes are commonly two day events starting promptly at 9AM and lasting until whenever everyone is exhausted. If you want to attend these classes, be sure to get plenty of sleep ahead of time because it’s high paced with little to no breaks.
Author: Joe Dick
How Welding Works
The more you get involved with automotive work, the more you will need to learn how welding works. Welding is commonly used for making a modification or repair last for a long time and look professional. In order to do this, there are three primary systems of arc welding you […]
2014 Street Rodder Road Tour Impala Reassembly
The body then went to primer and paint and was covered in a lovely shade of deep red. This thing is REALLY red, reminds me of the red found on a certain Italian super car manufacturer. With the body all painted and assembled the crew married the body and the roadster shop chassis together and continued reassembly. This is where the fun (and stressful!) part of the project begins. As each shiny part is bolted to the car the Impala takes shape and we can really see how great this thing is going to look rolling down the street.
How To Use A Bench Grinder
A bench grinder is a very useful tool that is designed for grinding, cutting or shaping metals, particularly tools like blades, chisels and other workshop equipment. The machine can also be used to sharpen metal edges and get rid of small burrs on the surface. Below, you will find instructions […]
Tips to save time when Powder Coating Harley Wheels
These wheels originally were polished aluminum factory wheels on a Harley and after a years of daily-riding the wheels had some pretty heavy corrosion and baked-on brake dust. The first step was to disassemble the wheels completely (remove tires, all bearings, grease, seals, etc) and media blast them until we were left with clean, virgin aluminum.
Detroit Autorama- Highlights, Trends, and our Favorite Rides!
…..”but there’s one other show that matches the abundance of high end classic cars and that’s the Detroit Autorama show and their “Ridler Award”. The “Motor City” has, and always will be synonymous with cars. While the car manufacturers may have left, this show has not and continues to grow in size.”
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 23: Kevin Tetz Talks Shop With The One & Only, Kevin Tetz!
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz changes things up as he delves into an intimate conversation, with that’s right, HIMSELF!
How to Blacken Metal Parts
In the automotive industry, the process of blackening steel and iron parts has been widely used in the manufacturing of cars. Over time, your vehicle’s blackened parts can start to fade or become corroded, which is why it is useful to learn how to blacken metal parts in your own […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Prequel to Episode 23
The People have spoken, and Eastwood has answered their demand for more Shop Talk with Kevin Tetz!