New guy from Latvia

caribbou · #1 06-22-2011, 02:58 AM

Hello, my real name is Maris Briedis I`m 29. In internet I use name Caribbou, because in Latvian Briedis (surname) means Caribou in English.

My profession is IT system and database development and after a hard day at computer I really love to do something in my garage. Till now my experience with metal shaping is only watching youtube videos and TV shows. Recently I bought a house and finally I have my own small workshop and hopefully one day I will start a restoration project of an old Ford.

Kerry Pinkerton · #2 06-22-2011, 06:14 AM

Welcome Maris. What kind of old Ford do you have?

caribbou · #3 06-22-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry Pinkerton

Welcome Maris. What kind of old Ford do you have?

Ford escort 1980, not very old, but older then me. I don`t want to start with complex project. I would like to restore F100 pickup 1953–1956, but it`s not yet in my budget and "how-to" knowledge.

I have Ford Mondeo 1997 as everyday car and also first welding, rust removal and metal shaping experiment. Restored some floor parts and back arches.

As a family car I have Mondeo ST220

Else I have Ford Orion bought when I was 18, this is my first car. Unfortunately not finished project. Low suspension, big bumpers, subwoofers, turbo etc. Every teenager dream

This is how it looked before disassembly

This is me and my current metal shaping tool.

HEATNBEAT · #4 06-22-2011, 08:29 AM

Welcome to Allmetalshaping Maris!

David Gardiner · #5 06-22-2011, 04:38 PM

Welcome to the site Maris. You don't need lots of tools and machines to begin shaping metal.

David