Hardware Podcasts

Kyle Kuhnhausen (Owner/Operator, Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts)

Just Gonna Send It · 12 Nov 2025 · 55m · Episode 7

What this episode covers

Kyle Kuhnhausen, founder of Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts (KMC), discusses his journey from a small Oregon garage to building award-winning custom vehicles like the Datsun Z and the 'Sirius 66' Corvette. He details the technical challenges of high-end fabrication, including a costly lesson with BMW DCT transmissions and the importance of serviceability in design. Kuhnhausen also explains his client vetting process, his strategy of showing detailed build processes on Instagram, and his current efforts to launch niche hardware products like tailgate brackets via SendCutSend Marketplace.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
SendCutSend, Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts
Tools
SolidWorks, Fusion
Also
SEMA, SendCutSend Marketplace

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