I started when I was 10 . Found a old lawnmower engine by the side of the road and after two days of tearing it apart and replacing the spark plug, got it running. Did my first engine tear down when I was 14. It was a flattie from a 1940 ford. Did 3 engine swap in my 56 chevy at 18 and by 20 had a 1941 ford pickup that ran a hot 53 merc engine. Took two open drive shafts and ran then along side cab for a open exhaust. Lived in NYC for two years boxing and working as a longshore man. Came back to My city where I was born and proceeded to have many other vehicles after that including 65 chevy supersport, 69 camaro, 1978 Little red express. !930 Mod.A and mostly trucks after that. Latest project is my 37 chevy pickup with a built 305.