another noobie!
 

I joined a while back and never introduced myself so I thought it was time.
My name is Clyde Spangle aka coupeman36, originally from the very northeast corner of Indiana and now residing in Valdosta, GA.
I was born and raised my first 42 years about 25 miles from Auburn, IN home of Auburn Automobiles and the Kruse auctions, my was/is a car guy so we went to the Labor day auction and ACD festival for as long as I can remember.
My inspiration to do sheet metal was brought on when I was 12 and Dad and I looked at an early '30s Auburn boattail in bare metal and the owner said he had a craftsman hand form a complete body for it. I told my Dad "that is what I want to do for a carreer". Well, here I am soon to be 50 and I am not sure if I am capable of a complete body but I am working that way.
I taught custom sheet metal fab at Wyotech, VC Tech, and just started a custom sheet metal class at Wiregrass Tech in Valdosta, GA along with teaching a collision class here.
I have attened a few Ron Covell Classes, 2 Mark Kennison classes, a Fay Butler class, and plan to take a Lazze class.
I can tell you all of these gentlemen are class acts and I feel very priveliged to have met them, their knwoledge is unbelieveable and they are very approachable.
I shaped 2 new rear fenders for my kustom 1936 Ford 5 window (my first car) along with running boards and skirts. They needed filler but I am very proud of them along with the rest of my car, it's no show winner but an everyday driver.
If any of you get down this way email or call I would happy to meet with you.
Clyde.

Welcome Clyde!
It sounds like you have the bull by the horns!
Any pictures of the 36?

Welcome Cyyde, Am glad that you were able to stay in the South. We met at a Covell class while you were teaching in Birmingham.
I know that it is a long way from Valdosta to Huntsville, but if you get up this way, you are welcome.
Keep us posted on the projects in your classes. Dan

Clyde, welcome to AllMetalShaping. You have a very interesting background and training that should let you make whatever you want. Would like to see some pictures of your 36. Thanks for joining us.

Welcome to allmetalshaping Clyde from a fellow (part time) teacher.

David

Welcome Clyde
Would love to see pictures of your shop and your 36 Ford.

Welome Clyde!! Sounds like you'll fit in good. I'd like to see your coupe too. We love pictures:) Those fenders are a big chalenge, ask me how I know;)
Jeff