As many of Ian's fans know, Ian is never short of ideas for new custom car builds. Ian has spent the last 20 years of his life creating what many consider the impossible. He started building custom cars in Sun Valley in the late 1990's, but his first build was at 14 years old when his grandmother told him he could have the old VW outside if he could get it running, he was hooked on customs then! He has moved his shop to the Mojave Desert. Ian has spent the last 9 years on television with his own TV show, and now wants to bring the behind the scenes to his devoted fan base. Ian has been dubbed the Master of Metal by many fans, and they cannot get enough of how he is able to visualize builds and bring them to life without the use of modern technology. Ian follows in the footsteps of many famous builders including Gene Winfield, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, and George Barris to name a few. He demonstrates that one can use pretty much anything in the shop to bring a car build to life!
Loved as the shooting break, what a wagon. Then you cut the roof of and those flowing lines popped back out. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. So inspiring Ian❤
Somehow make a facet bubble? something to match the angular shape of the body and gas tank!? That would be hard to do I think. but also look really badass. 😎
You should add a "SPINE" to the center of the "LIGHTNING BOLT" to sort of make it even more 3-Dimensional. (Just a suggestion) Also - FLASH - Color Scheme Red, White, Yellow.
I use those "whiz wheels" down as far as they will go, and then put them on my cut-off tool. Then I can run them right down to about 1-1/4" in diameter.
Following up on my comment from the previous video, I made a mock-up of a couple ideas in MS Paint, having trouble getting the link to post in the comments. Please ignore if you don't want your design to be influenced, but if you are looking for inspiration, I am posting the image link in a separate comment below. Biggest suggestion is to reduce the size of the windshield to allow for better shade:
I like this beetle build. It is wild. But I think the Doors are to Long. I would have cut the Doors in front,straight down from where the old vent Windows are.
I know it’s way too late now for this project (&I know nothing about fabrication I haven’t learned by watching Ian), but how would have taking the small moveable glass windows from the original front doors and laying them on their sides with the RHS on the LHS of the rear and mirrored. Would look like a pair of squinting eyes looking out the back with the added bonus of being able to open them for airflow. 👍🛸🇦🇺
Bubble window on the trike would be amazing always a joy to watch Ian work his magic and always amazing how his brain works mad scientist of fabrication world. And amazing partner they both keep you laughing and plenty of knowledge every video thank you two