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Metal Tradeworks
"A picture is worth a thousand words."
Even though we all know this saying to be true, it is very difficult to capture the detail of quality workmanship when directly photographing mirror finished surfaces. It appears that viewing the image of another item (such as a ruler or scale) in the surface reflection, can give a much better visual description, as shown in some cases below.
Even though we all know this saying to be true, it is very difficult to capture the detail of quality workmanship when directly photographing mirror finished surfaces. It appears that viewing the image of another item (such as a ruler or scale) in the surface reflection, can give a much better visual description, as shown in some cases below.
In the following pics the camera actually auto-focused on the reflections,
and not the real item
Click on a picture in the photo album below to enlarge it to full page size.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Antique, Vintage Automotive
This 1933 Hispano-Suiza was immaculately restored by the talented craftsmen at Mozart Restorations under the keen eye and skillful direction of "restoration guru" Mike Hemus. It debuted its' new "makeover" at the Concours de Elegance at Pebble Beach in 1992, winning "Best in Class".
Click on a picture in the photo album below to enlarge it to full page size.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Note image clarity in face of radiator shell.
Six years later, Mike Hemus and the team at Mozart Restoration would again make their mark, entering this stunning 1938 Bugatti type 57 SC Corsica Roadster, on behalf of John Mozart, in the Concours de Elegance at Pebble Beach and handily winning "Best of Show 1998". As fate would have it, the Hispano had been sold a couple of years prior to this event. The new owner entered it in this show as well, placing the Mozart crew in competition with their own prior work! It was quite a sight to see both cars in the "Winner's Circle" awaiting the final outcome.
Click on a picture in the photo album below to enlarge it to full page size.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Click on a picture in the photo album below to enlarge it to full page size.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Click again twice to zoom in for a detail view of the surface image clarity.
Street Rod & Race Car
1971 Winner
"Americas Most Beautiful Roadster"
Here's a take-back for all you old gearheads. This is the first complete project that demanded the high level of detail metal polishing that would raise the bar for future AMBR show contenders. When Tony and Wayne Del Rio wanted the best, anyone who knew them knew it was not a good idea to tell them "NO".
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Featured here is an exceptionally clean, Tom Chambliss built street rod,
for Howard Andersen of Auburn, CA.
More pics are coming. Hang on.
"Let another praise you, and not your own mouth:
someone else , and not your own lips."
located in the beautiful
Sierra Foothills of Northern California, USA
info@suprememetaltradeworks.com
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