Yeah I'm a gear head.
Was big for my age, hung around at the gas station down the street at age 13. Basically was a gopher and helped out doing things. At 16 in 1962 I bought my first car, a 59 Chevy 283 power pack with the rare 4spd. Street racing was big in the Albany area, and I did my share.
Then a couple years later bough a Dodge with a 383, then when I hit 21 I bought brand new 67 Dodge RT 440 with auto trans. Put a lot of money into it and it was fast.(ran it both on the strip and street.). Worked part time at my buddies speed shop/garage so all parts were at cost and I had a good place to work on the car.
Even after I got married and got rid of the RT I continued to work at my buddies shop, under the table. It was a good second job as I needed the money as I was now a apprentice in my construction union.
Had 7 Vettes and now have my 15 Vert,(Avatar) so I guess I'm a car guy even at 75!
