I was in Navy auto hobby shops at Treasure Island (Electronics Technician A school), at NAS Glynco (GCA RADAR tech C school) and of course NAS Miramar, where I had a part time job.
I have lots of "horror" stories of near misses and almost hits from the Miramar shop, as well.
When I was at TI a friend at the amateur radio club (K6NCG)
"wanted to know if I wanted to make a few bucks." He had a friend with a Ford full size, 3 speed, needed a clutch. "Sounded easy." I had no idea (after Chevy 3 speeds) just HOW DAMN HEAVY a Ford 3 speed WAS!!!! I can still remember wrasslin' that thing in there
