# Episode 321: SO THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT A WINDSHIELD!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-09-03
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal experiences with hurricanes, with Bob recounting the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in upstate New York and Jimmy sharing his evacuation history in Savannah. The conversation shifts to current projects: Bob is building a custom bar-cart trailer for Bullet Bourbon while preparing for a road trip, and David is acquiring a 1967 Chevy Impala from his uncle to restore. Jimmy details the progress on his Volkswagen Karmann Ghia restoration, specifically separating the body from the chassis and discussing the challenges of DIY painting and bodywork.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=1) Introduction and Hurricane Ida Relief
- [1:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=113) Hurricane Experiences: Sandy and Matthew
- [10:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=649) Bob's Trailer Build and Road Trip Plans
- [19:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=1190) David's 1967 Chevy Impala Acquisition
- [34:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=2049) Jimmy's Karmann Ghia Restoration Progress
- [38:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=2319) DIY Car Painting and Bodywork Advice
- [49:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=2971) Bob's Cadillac Restoration and Maker Camp
- [55:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-09-03-episode-321-so-thats-why-they-call-it-a-windshield#t=3352) Recommendations and Patreon Support

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Red Cross (company)
- Hurricane Ida (other)
- Hurricane Sandy (other)
- Hurricane Irene (other)
- Bullet Bourbon (company)
- Oregon Trailer (product)
- Volkswagen (company)
- Karmann Ghia (product)
- Chevy Impala (product)
- Cadillac (product)
- Maker Camp (other)
- Blackthorn Resort (company)
- Shop Bot (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Vice Grip Garage (other)
- TEDx (other)
- Ironwood Rhino (other)
- New Mind (other)

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- [110: Mid-life Crisis Hobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2024-03-21-110-mid-life-crisis-hobby) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger) (Shop Talk Live)

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