Aluminum car expert Shin Yoshikawa making 240z

[240260280z]

http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/aluminum_datsun_240z

Edited October 27, 2011 by Blue

[psdenno]

That should eliminate some of the long term rust issues.

Dennis

[zKars]

You have to check out his aluminum 2000GT. This guy is a mad genius!

My favorite part of his website.

"This website has a lot of broken English.

If you do not like,please do not see my website.

This website show how enjoy car life or special tech for your car and not teaching perfect English"

Edited October 27, 2011 by zKars

[jimbob_racing]

What is that car on the lift in the background?

[Mike B]

26thZ (Chris) started a thread about this 2 years ago http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?34565-Shin-Yoshikawa-Aluminum-S30-Chassis. It doesn't look like Shin's website has been updated since then (5/2009), so I wonder if he ever got past making the doors?

-Mike

[HS30-H]

What is that car on the lift in the background?

It's a Matra-Simca Bagheera.

[FastWoman]

Wow, this man has my respect!

[240260280z]

His site mentions that he trained in Italy initially to gain the metal crafting skills then went on from there.

A great number of bicycle master builders had been hammering out great works too... along with furniture makers...Italy seems like it was a great choice for apprenticing to become an such an artisan. His site even alludes to gaining Carroll Shelby's respect of his aluminum skills.

His whole site is a fabulous read...especially with his photos and commentary.

[Norcal510]

i know Yoshikawa-san personally and hes a great person. His metal skills are amazing.

[5thhorsemann]

Any idea if this car went further than a door?