CONTENTS
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profile 12 Celebrated Hot Rods Canadian JF Launier has captured some of the custom world’s most coveted awards. regulars 4 Publisher’s Page by Darryl Simmons
6 News Battle of the Builders returns, 3M Perfect-It demos and much, much more!
10 Industry Insight by Mike Carcone
34 Final Detail by Mike Davey
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Fabrication Basics
The Industry’s Showcase
What do you do when you can’t buy it? Build it yourself!
Didn’t get to Anaheim for NACE? We’ve got you covered.
Body Kit Conversion
features 29 Technical Knowledge
33 Mohawk College
Mike Gilliland of Autohouse Technologies turned his problem solving skills towards business intelligence.
Giving students what they need to succeed in industry.
32 Young Gun
29 Classic Tape Effects
Danny Martinez started at the bottom before seeking out a formal education.
Mitch Lanzini lays out the process step-by-step.
A step-by-step conversion turns a Jeep into a mini pick-up!
on the cover: “Andiamo,” built by JF Kustoms and winner of two awards at the Grand National Roadster Show.
OCTOBER 2016 BODYWORX PROFESSIONAL
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