The Junkman Posted June 6 Posted June 6 On 5/31/2025 at 8:55 AM, Matt Bacon said: Amazing work, my friend! Is there anything like this in the US? https://www.heritageskillsacademy.co.uk/ The classic and historic industry is taking the risk of losing skills very seriously, and there’s even a category for “apprentice of the year” in the most prestigious historic motoring awards… best, M. There are a number of colleges offering degrees in auto restoration. I found a year old article about just that subject. https://classiccarjobs.us/2024/05/29/top-colleges-and-programs-for-classic-car-restoration/
Brudda Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 On 2/28/2025 at 9:02 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Just out of curiosity, what is y'all's thinking on the micro-cracking on the surface of those rotors? Hello Ace, just talked to a tech on the composite brake rotors. The micro cracking is ok. They watch them closely. If the cracking gets to the edge of the rotor, they replace them. If these were steel they would be replaced immediately. These were in an accident and were replaced as soon as it was returned to the mechanic’s shop. The cost was extremely expensive. 1
Brudda Posted July 2 Author Posted July 2 Now this. Ready for the paint shop. I am using other parts I have straightened. Two fenders at $7000 each and a hood at $12,000. Not cheap by any means. Put a new 1/4 panel on at &15,000 and a new left door at $10,000. Repaired the rear upper new panel. ( new parts always come in damaged) I’ll have pics after paint. 1
Brudda Posted September 2 Author Posted September 2 Will be at laguna seca 12-14. ( now weather tech raceway, was Mazda raceway). Anyway I will post pics of the event. They were cool and paid for everything. My attire I have to wear. 1
Brudda Posted September 2 Author Posted September 2 1 minute ago, Brudda said: Will be at laguna seca 12-14. ( now weather tech raceway, was Mazda raceway). Anyway I will post pics of the event. They were cool and paid for everything. My attire I have to wear. Can you believe it, this is my job. I have to do it. 2
The Junkman Posted September 2 Posted September 2 1 minute ago, Brudda said: Can you believe it, this is my job. I have to do it. Is it OK to hate you now? 2
Dragline Posted September 4 Posted September 4 Those cracks seem shallow and surface as Ace said... But they get toasty I know. That's the reason they are there in the first place. I am willing to wager they are expensive and since they are a racing rotor all the more so. What surprises me is not carbon.
Brudda Posted Saturday at 04:23 PM Author Posted Saturday at 04:23 PM Laguna Seca. The cars I worked on. This is my work. Retire? Are you kidding 2
Brudda Posted Saturday at 10:28 PM Author Posted Saturday at 10:28 PM My car took second. Going to Italy. 1
Brudda Posted Sunday at 08:37 PM Author Posted Sunday at 08:37 PM Lemans 296. A big difference to the challenge cars. I am not certified to work on these. This is a whole diff animal.
Brudda Posted 16 hours ago Author Posted 16 hours ago my assistant Harriet, she showed my around and how it works.
Brudda Posted 16 hours ago Author Posted 16 hours ago This is my work. Friends and people ask me when I’m retiring, but if this was your job and you were very well compensated for your time would you give this up?
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