My already strong enthusiasm was then poured into an '83 GMC shortbed, which I campaigned on the Southern California show circuit for about 4 years. I drove it to high school, while still attending hot-rod shows with my dad. In those days, I can remember walking out into my folks' driveway and seeing my black GMC show truck, my sister's '66 Mustang, my other sister's tricked-out 4x4 Jeep, and my Mom's '85 Jaguar XJ6 with a tuned-port Corvette motor stuffed between the 'rails. I surprised a few Mustang 5.0s and Camaros on prom night in that old sedan.

After the days when I spent my weekends riding in a hot-rod roadster and showing my old shortbed, I had a short stint in the musclecar realm, where I owned a '69 Camaro with a built small-block under the hood and a Hurst four-speed between the seats. Wow, what a car that was! After I tired of the Camaro, my old '90 GMC ONE4SHO came along and I was back into the truck scene full swing. Today, my daily work is putting my high-degree of enthusiasm into every article I write and it all goes back to a father's commitment to teach his young son about custom rides and how to properly care for and enjoy them. I encourage parents out there to get their youngsters involved in customized automobiles. It could be the best experience you could ever introduce to them. Until next month, keep hitting those switches, cranking good tunes (such as The Eagles or The Bee Gees), and cruising until your heart's content.

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