Automotive Technology - Street Rod and Custom Fabrication
Street Rod and Custom Fabrication Overview
Street Rod and Custom Fabrication
In our street rod and custom fabrication course, you will learn the techniques used to customize vehicles and create works of art. You will learn basic specialized sheet metal fabrication techniques as applied to customizing vehicles.
These techniques will include the use of basic hand tools and specialized equipment like the english wheel, power hammer, planishing hammer, bead roller and louver press. Our custom paint training will cover the application of specialized finishes like pearls and candies. Techniques will be taught for special effects including the layout and design of graphics.
Course Objectives
Street Rod and Custom Fabrication offers a solid foundation in:
- Custom and specialized sheet metal shaping and fabrication
- Application of lead (body solder)
- M.I.G., T.I.G. and Oxy-Acetylene welding
- Chop tops including carson style tops
- Hidden pin hinges (Suicide Doors)
- Body Construction including Firewalls, Floorboards and Transmission tunnels
- Custom paint techniques including special effects, airbrushing and pin striping
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for students who complete this course may include:
- Welder
- Fabrication
- Custom Painter
- Specialty Shop Technician
Request more information on the Street Rod and Custom Fabrication specialty program.
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Brock Kelley - Audi Master Technician2000 Graduate
automotive-technology
What interests you about this field of work?
Being able to have new changes every day.
What have you learned about the industry?
You can make a good living doing this and have fun. But you won't be rich overnight. You've got to wor...
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