by Allen B. Ury
To hot rod enthusiasts, cars are far more than just a form of transportation. They’re mobile works of art, high-octane expressions of power, grace, beauty and individualism. Street rods are exciting. They’re fun. They’re sexy. They’re as American as apple pie and as timeless as the open road.
If you have a passion for custom automobiles and would like to go pro, you can learn all the tools, techniques and tricks of the car customizing trade at WyoTech in Sacramento, Calif. WyoTech’s Street Rod and Custom Fabrication specialty is offered as part of the school’s Collision/Refinishing Technology program. In just one year, you can be ready to compete for entry-level positions with custom car fabricators, body shops, custom auto paint facilities and other businesses that cater to the needs of the hot rod and custom car market.
The Street Rod and Custom Fabrication Curriculum
WyoTech’s Street Rod and Custom Fabrication program offers a lot of hands-on lab work. In WyoTech’s modern workshop, you’ll get a chance to get experience with a number of essential tools, including:
- English wheel
- Power hammer
- Planishing hammer
- Bead roller
- Louver press
You’ll be trained in custom auto painting and have an opportunity to learn how to apply specialized finishes like pearls, candies and pinstriping. And you will, of course, learn the basics of custom body construction, including:
- Sheet metal shaping and fabrication
- Body solder application
- M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding
- Hidden pin hinges (suicide doors)
- Firewalls, floorboards and transmission tunnels
Career Services
Upon graduation, WyoTech’s Career Services department can help you identify and contact potential employers in your area. WyoTech has a nationwide reputation for education excellence, and many custom car fabricators are eager to hire WyoTech graduates when openings occur.
About the Sacramento Campus
Opened in 2004, WyoTech’s West Sacramento campus continues to build on 40 years of automotive excellence that is the WyoTech tradition. Our modern 230,000 square-foot campus stands in the heart of the state that gave America the hot rod, the freeway and American Graffiti. Our instructors are all seasoned professionals who are eager to help launch you on a new road to career success and satisfaction.
For information about Street Rod and Custom Fabrication and other automotive career specialties, contact WyoTech today!
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
