#006 Machine Shop Vol.2 -- 2006.04.22
Weather has been strange for few days and finally got back to nice warm Southern California weather. The event season will start from now. Last weekend the event "Viva Las Vegas" brought many people to Santa Fe Springs. Especially there were many groups of visitors from Europe. Fun continues as this weekend is Pomona Swap Meet, next weekend is NSRA Street Rod Nationals at Bakersfield and Weekend after that is Good guys Nitro Nationals in Pomona again.
Now in this issue I like to introduce our Machine Shop Staff. MOONEYES means Moon Disc and Moon Tank. They are status for all Hot Rodders since 50s, Salt Flat and El Mirage. Our Staff Mr.Manuel Florence makes Moon Disc and Moon Tank Body prior to welding. He is technician of Spinning and makes Moon Disc and Moon Tank body from a piece of aluminum board. He shapes Moon Disc from one piece of aluminum board by spinning and finishes up with hair line finish. Manuel also makes Moon Tank body. Tanks are usually made by jointing the two Tank Bodies.
The Tank Body edge has to match the edge of other sides Tank to be able to Make excellent quality Moon Tank. It is all from experience, sense and an effort for continuous work. His work is very important for Mooneyes USA as it is keeping important property inherited from 50s. It is very important task to Manage Mooneyes USAs' valuable property inherited from 50s.

Please observe his skill when you have chance to visit Mooneyes USA. Please feel free to talk to him say "Buenos Dias(Good morning)", "Comoes usted(How are you?)". He will be smiling back at you.
by Makoto

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