Suede Memories

Episode 11: Tim "Moonshine" Klopson


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Chop tops and the art of metal shaping are the driving factors of Tim Klopson, owner of Moonshine Metal Shaping in El Cajon, California. From Sacramento, California, Tim began welding at the young age of fifteen as a way to stay out of trouble. Not long after, he found himself reinforcing frames for his friends, working on hoppers, and welding anything that was asked of him. Reminiscing on how his love for kustoms and restyling came to be, Tim shares his first build: a 1951 Chevy Hardtop that was not only chopped once or twice, but three times. Although he could have been a professional snowboarder, Tim embarked on making his dream of chopping and working on cars a reality and shares the influence and knowledge he gained from some of the best, like Jesse Miller and Tony Tyrrell. Although Tim has played an important role in some beautiful builds, he continues mastering his craft and having the same humble approach he always has. Will he be chopping cars in the metaverse? Who knows, but what we are sure of is that Tim Klopson is carrying the torch that those before us lit, and will go down in history along with them, rightfully so. 

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