Mechanic, musician, and maker from Whitehall, Michigan. I spend my days rebuilding transmissions and my nights strumming an acoustic guitar. I believe in doing it right the first time, and I'm always looking for ways to mentor the next generation.
The complete technical dossier on the 289 cubic-inch engine that powers my 1965 Mustang GT. Jetting charts, bore/stroke tolerances, and the Holley 4150 rebuild notes.
⚙️ Real specs. No metaphors. Built for the shop, not the stage.The story of how a mistake taught me everything I know.
📖 Where the crack becomes the lesson.How a dropped gear taught me patience.
⏱️ Precision over poetry.I'm a 37-year-old ASE Master Technician. My life is built on the rhythm of the garage and the quiet of Lake Michigan. I spend my days diagnosing hybrid systems and rebuilding transmissions with meticulous record-keeping, and my evenings strumming an acoustic guitar or planning my next road trip in my restored 1965 Mustang.
I believe that every craftsman has a "First Slip" — a mistake that teaches them more than any textbook ever could. I'm sharing my story, and I hope you'll share yours too.