Liz Miles on American Hot Rod.

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by Ummgawa

I think that dude hangs out here.

Yes he does. Saun goes by the screen name TwinSting. Great guy. He gave away a set of Mickey Thompson tires at our SEMA party last fall.

Too bad we had to listen to Duane make up some drama about the build of the twin turbo Vette.

[Bowtieracing]

Whos Duane ?

[Hdesign]

This is the first I've heard of her and I was impressed. Not necessarily because she's a girl but more because of her work ethic, enthusiasm, quick wit, knowledge/experience with cars, obvious intelligence, willingness to learn and ability to adapt so quickly in a "hostile" environment. She really has her S*** together it seems. I think it's rare to see that in someone that young (or anyone for that matter). And Daaayyyyum....that was a sweet burnout!

Al seemed to be impressed with her as well. I think he's a pretty accurate gauge of the quality of his coworkers. Everyone he "rolled his eyes at" in the past had a short employment there for whatever reason.

Good for her!


Duane is the shop foreman.

[mazspeed]

Originally Posted by Hdesign

This is the first I've heard of her and I was impressed. Not necessarily because she's a girl but more because of her work ethic, enthusiasm, quick wit, knowledge/experience with cars, obvious intelligence, willingness to learn and ability to adapt so quickly in a "hostile" environment. She really has her S*** together it seems. I think it's rare to see that in someone that young (or anyone for that matter). And Daaayyyyum....that was a sweet burnout!

Al seemed to be impressed with her as well. I think he's a pretty accurate gauge of the quality of his coworkers. Everyone he "rolled his eyes at" in the past had a short employment there for whatever reason.

Good for her!


Duane is the shop foreman.

I agree, plus she's only 21. The asking for Scott to sponsor her may not have been the best idea, but then again she's a kid. The passion is there.

[70TWO NOVA]

Originally Posted by mazspeed

I agree, plus she's only 21. The asking for Scott to sponsor her may not have been the best idea, but then again she's a kid. The passion is there.

Im also only 21 and worked in a Hot Rod Shop at one time. The funny thing to me is that I feel that I have just as much knowledge and determination as she does, but because I am a guy, I wasnt "priased" for it, nor was I givin a partner with more experience to shadow and work with. I was thrown out there, and when I accomplished something, there was no surprise in anyones face. I see a double standard here.

[jack67rs]

Originally Posted by 70TWO NOVA

Im also only 21 and worked in a Hot Rod Shop at one time. The funny thing to me is that I feel that I have just as much knowledge and determination as she does, but because I am a guy, I wasnt "priased" for it, nor was I givin a partner with more experience to shadow and work with. I was thrown out there, and when I accomplished something, there was no surprise in anyones face. I see a double standard here.

70two nova,
Are you refering to your time at Hot Rods by Dean? Determination generally lasts longer than 3 or 4 weeks, you should have given yourself more time to show what skills you have, and learn from people who are journeyman craftsman who have been around this trade long time. I don't believe I watched her getting praised on the show, any comments from the guys on the show were directed to the viewers of the show. Sometimes when you are starting out in a trade, you feel proud of your "accomplishments", but after 10 or 20 years in the trade you look back at an item you might of made and laugh, thinking man "what was I thinking". I'm not bagging on you, just don't see a double standard here, I would think it would be much more difficult for a female to work in a shop full of guys. Most shops are just looking for an employee that shows up for work everyday, is drug free, and wants to learn. Not easy fo find!! good luck to her, I just like fact that there seemed to be less drama with her on the show, not the case with the girls on Hardshine!!

[70TWO NOVA]

Originally Posted by jack67rs

70two nova,
Are you refering to your time at Hot Rods by Dean? Determination generally lasts longer than 3 or 4 weeks, you should have given yourself more time to show what skills you have, and learn from people who are journeyman craftsman who have been around this trade long time. I don't believe I watched her getting praised on the show, any comments from the guys on the show were directed to the viewers of the show. Sometimes when you are starting out in a trade, you feel proud of your "accomplishments", but after 10 or 20 years in the trade you look back at an item you might of made and laugh, thinking man "what was I thinking". I'm not bagging on you, just don't see a double standard here, I would think it would be much more difficult for a female to work in a shop full of guys. Most shops are just looking for an employee that shows up for work everyday, is drug free, and wants to learn. Not easy fo find!! good luck to her, I just like fact that there seemed to be less drama with her on the show, not the case with the girls on Hardshine!!

Jack,
Yes I was referring to Dean's, dont get me wrong, all the guys there were more than helpful, I really did enjoy working there, it just turned out that at the time it just wasnt going to work out financially/logistically. I did learn a lot in the short time I was there, and was not looking to be "priased" by any means even though I may not have been up to Dean's standards although I tried my best, I just notice that young females generally are not expected to know much, therefore resulting in more "praise" when they do. Either way, the fact that I did leave shouldnt have anything to do with my skills/personality but rather my personal situation....thats life I guess.