Machine work

I think this goes for a lot of automotive positions I have been a painter in a body shop for 21 years now. I am 39 and the youngest guy in the current shop I work in if that tells you anything. Lots of chain body shops offer free tools and training now for a contract of employment... Also signing bonuses. Thing I don't get is if you're a good painter or body man you can make close to a 100k a year if you bust your butt... Who wouldn't want that?

As far as engine machinining I have a local shop here... I wanted a 440 built years ago as I'm not an engine guy and they said they would do all the machine work but do not assemble engines! That's all I needed to hear... Never went back.