Hi I'm Dave from Orlando, FL

[Dave K.]

Hello everyone,
My name is Dave.
In 1974, My father bought my mother a 1973 Porsche 911. As a child, it was like aliens had landed in our driveway. I was awe struck by that car, and been an automobile fanatic ever since. Over the years, I began to study metal shaping, forming, sculpting, welding, and general fabrication trying to develop my skills. I am still a beginner but doggedly learning everyday. I am currently working on several projects, some of which are way beyond my skill level, so I work slowly, study, and work some more.
I recently attended one of Mr. Kent White's (TinMan Tech) intensive metal workshops. Wow what a great experience, to be a student of one of the best in the business. He is great guy and sincerely cares about passing on his skills to others. At the workshop, I learned a great deal of things that can only be learned in the presence of a professional craftsman. For me, it was like going to see the Dalai Lama of Metal!
My long-term goal is to build an All American production car that will compete with the Lotus 7, KTM X-Bow, Ariel Atom, etc. In the meantime, I am customizing my 1973 Chrysler Newport (why yes, she is a big girl), building a lightweight prototype car, building an all aluminum 1932 Ford Roadster style racing go-kart, along with other smaller projects designed to develop my skills and techniques. I look forward to learning from the members of the community and if there are members within driving distance of Orlando I would interested in helping others with their projects. Thank you very much and wish you all the very best with your projects!!!

[JimRussell]

Hi Dave,

I'm in Mt. Dora, a little N.W. of Orlando. No projects at the moment, but that can change at any time. Looking forward to meeting you sometime.

[Dave K.]

Originally Posted by JimRussell

Hi Dave,

I'm in Mt. Dora, a little N.W. of Orlando. No projects at the moment, but that can change at any time. Looking forward to meeting you sometime.

Hi Jim thanks for the reply. If you do get in to a project let me know and maybe I can come assist! Thanks!

[Peter Tommasini]

Hi Dave welcome to the forum
Peter

[mr.c]

Hi Dave. I am North off Ocala. Welcome to the forum.

[Dave K.]

Thank you Peter and Carey! There is a lot of great information on the forum!
Dave