Carl's love of metalworking started while he was in college in the late 50's in Pittsburgh , Pa. He earned his college degree by working after classes and on weekends as an autobody repair man, learning the craft of specialty metal shaping used to repair, restore and customize cars. He revisited his interest in automotive body work after retirement in 1998 when he moved to Carmel Valley, CA. where he designed and built custom cars until 2016.