2026-07-13 P-40 AMERICAN DREAM- WARBIRD NOSE -PART 20 preparing for dzus fasteners

Building a full-size replica of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk “American Dream” nose section completely from scratch using original WWII drawings. Follow the full hands-on journey: metal work and nose art training at Gary Velasco’s Fighting Colors shop in 2025, through the move to my home shop in Barboursville, VA in 2026 as Gary’s ALS progressed. Now continuing the project in his memory to finish what we started. Flush riveting, aluminum fabrication, classic shark mouth artwork, and keeping WWII aviation history alive. ✈️🔨 This master playlist combines the best long-form videos from both eras in chronological order. Shorts playlists available separately. #P40Warhawk #AmericanDream #WarbirdRestoration #FightingColors #GaryVelasco