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Expert: - 11/9/2008


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Brad,I have been in the classic car restoration business for 30 some years and have been training young talent at my shop  for many years, it seems that I'm getting rich by doing this! I have often thought about turning my shop into a votech program what are your thoughts on that Idea?
Doug Kielian
Auto Kraft body and paint Inc.
Lincoln, Ne.

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Doug, I wish that I had this question two weeks ago as we passed through Lincoln and I would have stopped to say hello. As far as a Vo Tech goes, check with your state office of education and see what the requirements are. There are many private schools all over the country in the auto and truck trades, but a good training in restoration  is needed. Go for it. We are on a trip doing a series of articles on  the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental road. If we get back that way, expect a visit.
Brad

Classic/Antique Car Repair

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Brad Sears

Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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