In between classes, homework and a part-time job there is one student at BV that has invested his time into building something that will last. Everett Davis and his car.
Taking up the interest as a kid, this activity isn’t just a side-project or weekend craft. For Davis, working on cars has grown into a passion rooted in the garage surrounded by tools, metal, and family.
“It started as a hobby with my dad that I’ve kind of always picked up ever since I was really little,” Davis said. “He started just working on old cars and I kind of joined in with him, where I just had fun with it.”
What began as a bonding activity has since become a space that David could grow into his own. Over time, the garage was a positive place of comfort where he could learn lessons not just from a textbook but from hands-on experiences.
“I don’t know, but I get excited by thinking about cars. Working on it makes things better. It’s just something that naturally interests me,” he said.
Davis is currently pouring his energy into fixing a 1992 Mustang Fox Body, and the task is not an easy feat. It requires focus, commitment, and above all a lot of time. Time management plays a big role in being able to complete these projects and his time to work on it isn’t always consistent.
“It really depends from week to week. It can vary depending on how busy I am for my job,” David said. “So if you count that like, eight to 12 hours a week on my own, I’d say probably five or six [hours]. That’ll go up a lot once the weather gets better.”
Despite the challenges Davis believes that anyone that wants to get started doesn’t need a big garage full of tools but just a willingness to learn through trial and error. Any person can take up the activity and find joy in fixing cars, you by no means have to be an expert.
“It really depends on your interest and what you might want to see in your car. If it’s just being good, just look up videos online in general. When it comes to modification, just use the web,” he said. “It is an incredible tool.”
