Hello from the Heartland...
 

Good April Fools Day to everyone!

For my birthday (today) I'm joining AllMetalShaping.com! (if you'll have me)

I'm getting ready to begin restoration on a 1969 9 passenger deluxe VW bus and I'd like to be able to make some of the parts that I'll be needing (if not all of them) I have a fair amount of the proper thickness metal in sheet form.

I'm also interested in coachbuilt cars and early European racecars, and although I doubt I'll ever afford one, I would like to put something together like the "Frankfurt Flyer" that I really like.

Here's an interpretation of the original vehicle as built by another talented fella.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NG6JpTEsZX...hris+Runge.jpg

I've had a small amount of instruction in metal smithing and can hammerform copper and silver, but steel sheet is a bit different I'm sure. I hope to learn a LOT!

Brian

Welcome aboard.

Sheet steel is different for sure. You just need stronger arms is about the only difference I can think of, but it's easier to weld.

Make sure to post lots of pics when you get started on the van.

Belated happy birthday, Brian.

Götz

HI Brian welcome to the forum
Peter

Hi Brian and welcome!:)