Introducing myself...
 

Hi metalshapers,

My name is Mile, 28 years old, I live in France (North-East)

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Interesting about metalshaping, I believe to learn more techniques and tips from you guys, by this forum.
I've build my own Kustom Scooter during last 2 years,
using sheet metal, Mig, hammer and dollies... and many hours of hard work !
The Scooter base was a rusty '55 French Vespa called Acma V55 that I've customized all the parts in steel to create a Tribute to the Big Daddy's Outlaw Show Rod.

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I've participate at 1st European Hot Rod and Custom Show at Chimay (BELGIUM) last 24 June 2012 and win 2 trophees;
Meguiar's Best bicycle and Powerglide magazine's Best Bike Award ! :)

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This experience made me discovering metalshaping techniques and today I want to do it for my Job !
I'll learn the next 9 Months metalwork, metalshaping, O/A welding and frame fabrication in the college...

During this time, I'll restore my Flamed '40 Ford std Coupe survivor from Michigan, that have been customised in the early 50's in a body shop in Kentucky !...
The rust got to be fixed, the floor made brand new and the frame boxed.

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By the future I may need some help about you, so let me thank you to take the time to read this introduction.

Mile

greetings
 

Welcome to the forum Mile,

Great job on the scooter, I like the tail light rework. Lots of info. here and many talented metalshapers to assist you. You found the right place.

welcome Mile,

You have some cool projects there!!

Hi Mile and welcome!:D
nice job on the scooter!

cool scooter
cool car
cool intro

cheers mate

Hi Mile, Welcome to the site. Like your scooter! I have seen you on the HAMB. (I am mindover on there) When I was at college and completely broke I ran a 1959 Lambretta as my only transport for about 18 months, It was stripped to its frame and contantly broke down but I could strip it right down and fix it with the small bag of tools I carried everywhere. It was also a lot of fun.

David

Thanks to all for the kind words...
Hi David, yes we've already talk on the Hamb about metalshaping,
love your work !...
I belive I'll learn more about your work Masters !
To begin, I had to organize my garage as a metalwork shop, and fabricate some machines like shriker-stretcher stand, angle grinder, folding machine, dollie stand like yours David, sand bag etc... ;-)
Any ideas are welcome, you got the experience and I begin !

Welcome to AllMetalShaping Mile. Love the scooter!

HI Mile welcome to the forum, you have done some nice work there
Peter