An observation...If you're in Hot Rodding for the big $$$$$ and the glory, you're in the wrong business!!!! Sure, some get it (whether they want it or not), but the majority of us do it because we love it. For me, Hot Rodding isn't something I do in my spare time, it's a way of life, has been for better then 40 years. I don't care if anyone likes my work, or even sees my work because I do it for me, not them. The challenge, the fun, the exercise in creativity comes in the build not going to shows or cruises hoping people will pat me on the back and be impressed! I'm usually ready to move on the the next project when the current one is about 90% done---exception of course being the race cars then the fun is making the car "work" the way I want it to and meeting the performance goals I set when the build was in the planning stages. Too many idiots and drunks on the road these days to actually get out and enjoy a day of driving anymore. The small shows and get-togethers, are a lot more fun for me then the big shows and huge crowds...As Bob has said numerous times, just a few like minded individuals getting together and exchanging ideas and plans for the next one!!!!

So, to paraphrase, "If your heart ain't in Hot Rodding, get your ___ out!".