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03-09-2012, 06:55 AM
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Australian Classic car restorer with way too much spare time and money.
Hi Guys,
Well don't I wish! I AM a car guy. but am actually time poor and financially wounded I have been in the Auto Industry all of my working life (about 25 years) I began my career as a panel beater (body guy) then by necessity a spray painter and then (now) a body maker moving away from smash repairs into restoration. I have done some teaching at tafe at both trade and hobby levels but as the clock ticks I find I am the one hungry to learn. It seems the clock is ticking a whole lot faster than it did 20 years ago! I am a car guy with a diverse passion for so many different eras in Automotive design. One minute I have a lust for old Porsche's the next a desire for pre-war Maserati. Hot Rods, Street machines , customs etc. It seems as I may suffer from auto schizophrenia, but I am sure I am not alone? The reason I am posting this? I love moving metal. I think I do OK but I want more! I truly believe that my success as tradesman is a result of learning from those I have worked with. Taking a bit from here and a bit from there and mixing it with my own is what I am. Mixing it up with members of this forum will no doubt build on my knowledge and I will hopefully be able to give some back too. In reading some posts on this forum I know I am in some excellent company and look forward to learning from you guys and If I am lucky enough meet some of you too. Thanks for reading my 2 red wine spiel ! Last edited by jason bobruk; 09-21-2012 at 06:23 AM. 
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03-09-2012, 08:29 AM
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Welcome to AllMetalShaping Jason. We have a bunch (herd, gaggle??) of Aussies here.
Show us some photos of your work. We really like photos.....  
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Kerry Pinkerton
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#3
03-09-2012, 09:10 AM
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HI Jason and welcome, you done the right thing to join this forum there is a few good trademen and hobbiest all you need to do is ask and they will help
Peter
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P.Tommasini Metalshaping tools and dvds www.handbuilt.net.au Metalshaping clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAh91hodPg Making Monaro Quarter panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM
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03-09-2012, 10:24 AM
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When I saw your title I said to myself "what a terrible problem to have" but then I found out you are just like the rest of us - big dreams, low cash and an accellerating clock. Love to see some of your projects
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Jim Stabe MGB roadster widened 11.5", Corvette C-4 suspension, 535 hp supercharged LT1 V8, T-56 6 speed. Pictures here: It goes to Part 6 now Part 1 http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581 Part 2 http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,22422
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03-09-2012, 05:52 PM
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Welcome to allmetalshaping Jason,
David
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Metalshaping DVD. www.metalshapingzone.com Metalshaping with hand tools on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGElSHzm0q8 All things are possible.
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03-11-2012, 07:34 AM
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Welcome Jason. Air cooled stuff hey? I have a 73 squareback I am doing up for my daughter - my first car restoration as I am more into the bikes. Look forward to seeing some of your resto's.
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Linton P
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