Thought this would be a fun thread;

Theres a whole lot of experience in this forum and I thought it would be interesting to learn how you guys got started!

To learn all of the auto/machine/metal/paint skills, did you go to school, teach yourself, or were you taught by a family member/friend?

For those of you who went to college, did you go for auto or something else? What did you go for?

For example:
I am trying to teach myself. I am trying to find some friends that do this kind of stuff so that I can learn from them too. Eventually I plan to take some classes in metal fabrication, and other auto stuff. I'm in college right now but I'm going for Business. I think it would be fun to get into the auto business.

These questions apply to both hobbiests and those in the business.

Have fun reminiscing!