This is for any and all who would browse my question.In this day and age without a proper degree of some sort,the days of hanging around a boneyard with a thirst for knowledge is few and far between. Depending on your' geographical locale,you could be chasing yet another pipe dream. My question is this. I've grown up around cars and bikes my whole life,with that I've always had a desire to learn the trade,however money was always a problem. You see I've always had to hold down a steady job,no matter what,to survive on my own and never could really afford a trade school degree or the chance to go out of state for training at a reputible school.As it stands now,I've been laid off from my job and I'm staring down the barrel of 30 years old.How do I get started? Where do I go? Is there still a shred of hope?Or am I simply too old?-Any info sent back would seriously be a big help to me.Thanks all are understanding.I live for retro-rods,chopped ol' outlaw bikes and pure V8 roar,I want to contribute to the dimming light of extinction.How can I help. I will do anything.