Training and Events

Here is our 2008 schedule. Please contact us for more information!

December 5-6, 2008 - MGB Sheetmetal Restoration

February 5-7, 2009 - Tuning for Speed in conjunction with University Motors. Please click here to register.

TBA Winter 2009 - MGA Sheetmetal Restoration

View our training brochure here (PDF)
And here (PDF)

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General Sheetmetal and Welding is a one day class focusing on welding skills and basic patch panel installation techniques. Several hours are devoted to hands-on welding training (MIG or TIG). Skills taught are for any type of vehicle (not just British) and past participants have included British, German, Hot Rod, musclecar and motorcycle enthusiasts. Class size is limited to 8 participants. The class costs $225 and includes lunch and snacks.

MGA or MGB Sheetmetal Restoration is a two day class that covers sheet metal forming, welding, patch panel installation, and sill/pillar repair. The first day focuses on general skills and welding, with hands-on time for welding instructions. The second day focuses on MGA-specific information. Part of the second day is spent removing and reinstalling an MGA body on a frame and aligning the fenders and doors. Sometimes a variation of the class is taught using an MGB. Class size is limited to 8 participants. The class costs $395 and includes lunch and snacks both days as well as Friday night dinner..

Tuning for Speed is a three day class hosted jointly by Eclectic Motorworks and University Motors. Geared toward MGA and MGB owners, the course is also useful to other British car enthusiasts. The first day covers the basics of a comprehensive tune up. The second day begins with time on a chassis dyno at Baker Engineering (not offered in the Winter) for up to five participants and concludes with introductory discussion of performance modifications and tuning. The final day concludes the seminar with in-depth performance discussions that include various performance "recipes" from mild to full-race. Participants receive several handouts including data from over 1000 dyno pulls. Class size is limited to 20 participants. The class costs $395, plus $95 for dyno time if desired. Download brochure/registration (440K PDF)

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In 2005 and 2006, we hosted 70+ people each time for excellent seminars with Fay Butler. He discussed the principles of metalshaping and did several demonstrations using the Planishing Hammer, English Wheel, Pullmax, and basic hand tools. Fay Butler offers excellent hands-on workshops at his shop in Massachusetts, and occasionally offers workshops at other sites. Contact him at fayfab@mindspring.com.

In 2001, 2002 and 2006 Eclectic Motorworks hosted Ron Covell's workshops. Here's Ron working a panel on our English Wheel. Ron offers seminars around the country. Contact Ron at (800) 747-4631 for more information. Ron is also coming back in May 2007!