Hello from So Cal
 

Hi fellow metal shapers! I'm an autobody and paint instructor at a local community college. I've been doing this type of work since 1976. I have my own shop in Buena Park ( Orange Co.) where I do sheetmetal restoration on antique motorcycles and cars. I've been in this location for the last 15 years, before that in Paramount and Montebello ( 2 Los Angeles suburbs ). I LOVE working sheetmetal! I find it relaxing even when it's killing me with a particularly difficult shape or problem. I tell my students that sheetmetal work is problem solving and you'll never be bored doing this type of work. It will challenge you daily! Nothing ever shapes exactly the same. ;)

Another person from so cal, welcome. Does the college teach just the standard autobody or it have your brought in the metal shaping aspect into it?

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Glad to have you as a new member and look forward to you posting some of your shaping. Sounds like you have a lot of experience. Thanks for joining us.

Very nice to have you your input will really be valued.

Welcome
Gotta tell ya I am 37 now but when I was 15 my High School paid for my classes and an allowance for materials at a local junior college. So guess what class I took??? Autobody! learned alot, loved it! I have alot of respect, your job teaching is tough.
Take care
Dave Hitch