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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to those who provided support before and during the production of this book in the form of education, emotional support, writing skills, photos, friendship, and understanding.

First of all, thank you to my wife, Terry, who let me put aside all of my honey-do lists and to the rest of my family and friends who didn’t see a lot of me during the process. Mom, I will get to your lawn soon! Thanks for teaching me life skills and about the love of God.

To my son, Rob, who shares the love of all things automotive with me. I miss all those car shows we frequented when you were young, but I am glad we had the opportunity to build your 1970 Chevelle together when you were a teenager. You always shine with creativity.

To all the NACAT members and the folks at ASE who have supported me at the conventions and workshops.

To Jim Halderman, another author and teacher who I have been friends with for many decades, who I hold with the greatest respect for his unselfish help to me and the entire automotive industry. He will probably never actually retire because he cares too much. Many thanks for supplying some of the photos in this book. You’re the absolute best, Jim!

To Clarence Vollmer who was my Mr. Miyagi at the Ford dealership back in the 1970s when I was an apprentice mechanic. Being on flat rate means that helping others can hurt your paycheck. Mr. Vollmer gave of himself and mentored me through those early days. He showed me the ropes in a way that improved my abilities and gave me confidence.

To Tye Hughes, who took me under his wing when I was starting out in this business and told me I could do it when I was asked to teach a class at Carter Carburetor unexpectedly. He believed in me and pushed me to become an automotive instructor against my wishes, which has been a very rewarding experience for the last 35-plus years.

To Roger Creason, a great friend and teacher and the best man in the alignment business. Thanks for helping me both technically and to become a better educator.

To my good friend Mark Baker, who built a go-cart with me when we were kids and became my boss years later at Federal-Mogul. Also to all those in Mark’s department who helped me: you know who you are. Thanks, guys and gals.

To Randy Wright, Mark Riecks, Dan Smith, Mark Isaac, and others who helped me develop a love of everything mechanical from all the stuff we tore apart over the years and sometimes put back together.

You all deserve a lot more than my thanks because you gave of yourselves. This industry is a just a big family. Thanks for making me feel welcome. It has been quite a ride.