Master The MetalThe 14th season of Ron Covell's metalworking workshops is already underway, and may be coming to your corner of the country sometime soon. Consult the following schedule for dates, locations, and topics, and contact Covell Creative Metalworking (www.covell.biz, or (800) 747-4631) for details and more information.
| Covell Workshop Schedule for 2006 |
| Fatman Fabrications | February 11 | Bucks & Forms |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | February 12 | Advanced Metalshaping |
| The Hercules Motorcar Company | February 18 | Beginning Steel Workshop |
| Tampa, Florida | February 19 | Beginning Aluminum Workshop |
| Tucci Engineering | March 4 | Advanced Steel |
| Marcy, New York | March 5 | Advanced Aluminum |
| VC Tech | March 11 | Bucks & Forms |
| Pelham, Alabama | March 12 | Advanced Metalshaping |
| Creative Concepts | March 25 | Motorcycle Fender |
| Santa Rosa, California | March 26 | Motorcycle Tank |
| Clackamas Community College | April 1 | Bracket Fabrication |
| Oregon City, Oregon | April 2 | Making a ’32 Ford Grille Shell |
| Carriageworks | April 8 | Advanced Bucks (Sprint Car) |
| Grandview, Missouri | April 9 | Advanced Metalshaping (Sprint Car) |
| Hot Rods & Custom Stuff | April 29 | Advanced Steel |
| Escondido, California | April 30 | Advanced Aluminum |
| Thunder Alley | August 12 | Motorcycle Fender |
| Kamuela, Hawaii | August 13 | Motorcycle Tank |
| Eclectic Motorworks | September 9 | Beginning Steel |
| Holland, Michigan | September 10 | Beginning Aluminum |
| Pinkee’s Rod Shop | September 30 | Advanced Steel |
| Windsor, Colorado | September 31 | Advanced Aluminum |
| Creative Metalworks | October 14 | Motorcycle Tank |
| Blaine, Minnesota | October 15 | Motorcycle Fender |
| Sachse Rod Shop | October 21 | Bucks & Forms |
| Sachse, Texas | October 22 | Advanced Metalshaping |
| SO-CAL Speed Shop | November 11 | Beginning Steel |
| Pomona, California | November 12 | Beginning Aluminum |
Sweet SunlinerYou may not know Bryan Fuller's name yet, but you've likely seen his work, and seen him at work on television. Fuller began honing his metal-shaping talents at SO-CAL Speed Shop in Pomona, California, and spent three years sharpening his fabrication and design skills under the tutelage of Chip Foose. He has also served as a key member on several build teams on the hit TLC show "Overhaulin'."
After several years in California, Fuller recently headed east to Atlanta, Georgia, to open up Fuller Hot Rods, a shop specializing in custom cars, motorcycles, and metalwork. With his first motorcycle already making waves on the two-wheel scene, Fuller is focusing his latest efforts on a '55 Ford Sunliner for radio personality Kim Peterson, aka The Kimmer (www.kimmershow.com).
Starting with a cherry restored ragtop, Fuller has already built new 16-gauge steel floors that will effectively channel the Art Morrison chassis. Other goodies will include a 500hp, 460ci Ford Racing big-block, Wilwood six-piston brakes, and one-off 20-inch wheels carved by A&M Machine to look like '50s hubcaps. Interior and paint will be performed by students at VC Tech (www.vctechnical.com). As you can see from the Nick Garfias illustration, the finished creation will display a host of slick, subtle modifications, while blending classic and contemporary custom styles in a fresh fashion. Keep an eye out for further updates on these pages, or contact Fuller Hot Rods, 979 Donnelly Ave., Dept. CRM, Atlanta, GA 30310; (310) 704-3855; www.fullerhotrods.com.
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