Volume 19 Issue 4 - October-December 2012 - Ferrari Club of ...

derway. Next to that was a 212 Touring coupe on a dolly with all aspects of body and trimwork being massaged or fabricated. In the paint booth, a 250 Cabriolet was drying in primerwith a 206 Dino’s paint being rubbed out in preparation for final assembly. Steve showed hismetal shaping dexterity with a brief demonstration on the English Wheel and Eckold metalforming machines. Steve’s talent makes metal shaping look easy, but years of experienceare shown in his and his staff’s ability to fabricate parts that look correct and fit within thetight tolerances expected of Pebble Beach concours caliber coach work.After touring the Beckman shop, a delicious BBQ lunch with trimmings and refreshmentswas enjoyed. Thanks to Wally for coordinating the three stops on the Orange County GarageTour, and to the Murrays, FAI (949) 631-6373) and Beckman Metalworks (949) 574-2557)for opening their garages for our members.SFSF 15Photo captions from top:Don Murray’s Dino GTS. FAI’s shop with SWB, 275 GTB and 355being serviced. Beckman Metalworks’ fabrication shop with worksin progress. Rod Drew (right) shows his cylinder head casting.1952 212 Ghia Cabriolet outside. 250 Cabriolet in primer.Steve’s demo on the English Wheel. 206 Dino being rubbed out.