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Hi metal shapers!

My name is Adrian and I am originally from Olympia, Washington but I currently reside in Grants Pass, Oregon. I work as an engineer designing large composite containers for military equipment. My obsession is riding mountain bikes and building trails for them. I see parallels between building trail and coachbuilding. It takes vision, patience, and a hell of a lot of work and when it's done (not that its ever truly done) you have something you can be proud of and have fun with!

I have a passion for cars, especially classics. I could stare at pictures of D-type Jags, Porsches, and Bugattis all day long. Classic styling and cuuuurves make me nostalgic (even though I'm only 29).

I plan on building an alloy bodied car of a unique design that follows the styling cues from the cars that I admire. I have access to solidworks with which I am proficient and a CNC waterjet. Once I decide on a car design, I will use SW to design the wooden buck and then order a chassis! (Possibly Corvette C6, 550 spyder replica chassis...all depending on what I settle on).

I owe my inspiration to Chris at The Motoring Journal and his Frankfurt Flyer. He really opened my eyes to this world.

I am totally new to car building and metal shaping. I have access to equipment including an E-wheel and more. I mentioned my idea in passing to a buddy and it turns out his father has all of it collecting dust in the garage. What luck!

I really look forward to learning from everyone here (and being able to see pictures as a member ) and vow to post my build here once I have something concrete.

Happy building!