Diesel 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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Instructor Profiles

Jim WilliamsTeaches motorcycle-technology" I have worked in the motorcycle industry for over 18 years, and I know what it takes to do the job. My first job in the industry was as a parts person in a local dealer. I have worked at several dealerships and independent shops over the last 18 years. Th..."

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