JT King
Phone - 785-505-0787
Email - jtmotorhead@gmail.com
About Me
Born and raised in Kansas, I enjoy fishing and hiking with my dog. When I’m not outdoors, I’m usually in the garage working on hands-on projects and building my skills.
Strengths
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Metal fabrication and welding
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Leadership and team building
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Hardworking and dependable
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Organized and detail-oriented
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Effective verbal and written communication
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Positive morning mindset
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Caring and supportive team member
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Perfectionist with a focus on quality
Project Camaro Z28 (1993)
When I bought my 1993 Z28 Camaro, it didn’t have an engine. Instead of giving up, I rebuilt one using a Buick Roadmaster block from a scrapyard.
The process taught me organization and patience as I balanced work, school, and long nights in the garage. After three months, the engine was fully assembled and installed.
The car initially shut off after 30 seconds due to a faulty anti-theft system, but once fixed, it ran properly. I completed additional wiring and replaced key components to ensure reliability.
What started as a car without an engine became a lesson in problem-solving, persistence, and bringing something broken back to life.
Rusty 1993 Buick Roadmaster
Organized Engine rebuild station
Cleaned up Buick Road Master engine
Engine placed in the Camaro
Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication taught me precision and discipline. I’m certified in multiple welding types and positions, with TIG as my preferred method because it demands steady hands and focus.
After each weld, I clean the bead, inspect for defects, and measure to ensure it meets specifications. At Wedco Fabricating, I welded large lawn mower decks, using crane equipment to position heavy components where accuracy and teamwork were essential.
Each weld reinforced the importance of consistency, attention to detail, and pride in doing the job right.
Tungsten Arc Welding
Mig Weld
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Stick weld
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Welded Mower Deck
Project 1990 Mustang
The Mustang project began at a pick-and-pull yard in Kansas City, where I found a 1990s Crown Victoria engine with untapped potential. I brought it home to give my 1990 Mustang GT a second life.
I tore the engine down, replaced the pistons, sourced missing exhaust manifolds, and installed a new wiring harness. I then paired the engine with a six-speed manual transmission, turning a scrapyard motor into a performance setup.
While preparing the Mustang, I replaced the steering rack and completed wiring, spending countless hours under the car.
Project 1990 Mustang was more than an engine swap it was a lesson in patience, problem-solving, and building something unique from the ground up.
1990 Crown Victoria
Back Of Crown Victoria engine with new exhaust manifolds
Front of the Crown Victoria engine
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1990 Mustang
Hail Damage Repair
The project began after a hailstorm and a hit-and-run left my Charger damaged. Instead of taking it to a shop, I chose to fix it myself.
I worked patiently, pulling dents, reshaping metal, and stepping back when frustration set in. Slowly, the damage faded and the car began to look whole again.
The finished Charger wasn’t just repaired it represented growth, focus, and perseverance. What could have been a setback became motivation, reinforcing that challenges don’t define us; how we respond does.
Hail Damaged Hood
Side Damage
Working on fixing the body
After the body repair