The Way It Was: Nostalgic Tales of Hotrods and Romance - Paperback

by Bill Lutz (Illustrator), Al Drake (Introduction by), Chuck Klein (Author)

This is the Way It Was: "... A book so masterfully written, you can almost smell new upholstery on the street rod. This is definitely the best read..."Paul Taylor, Publisher. Route 66 Magazine "... hours of delightful entertainment.... If this is your first time reading Chuck Klein, it s just like eating chocolate. Once you have the first bite, you know you ll be coming back for more"Carl Cartisano, Cruisin' Style Magazine...a new American classic, conjuring up images of good, clean fun for the "hot-rodders" of yesterday and today....a fun, fast read that appeals to the kid in all of us." -- Aaron Lasky, Hot Rod DeLuxe, CK DeLuxe, & Kingpin Magazines"Your book is great. You have captured the feel and texture of the 'fifties in each story. It's a wonderful read ...which accurately portrays and preserves the magic of the era". Dusty Rhodes, WSAI Radio, Cincinnati"Bet you can't read just one." Mike Lund, author of the Growing Up on Route 66 Series of Novels.

Author Biography

About the Author, Chuck Klein (www.chuckklein.com) Licensed: Private Investigator,1979 Education: Bachelor of Laws, 1972; Who's Who in America:, 1998-present Former Certified: Police Officer and Firefighter Firearms Editor: P. I. MAGAZINE, 1990 - 2002; Contributing Editor: GUNS & WEAPONS for LAW ENFORCEMENT, 1992 - 1999; Active Member: American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET), 1993 -; Active Member: Int'l Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), 1999 Local Voices Columnist: THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, 2000-2001; Security Columnist: THE AMERICAN ISRAELITE, 2002 Contributing 2nd Amendment Columnist, GUNS & AMMO magazine, 1996 Staff Instructor: TACTICAL DEFENSE INSTITUTE, 2000 (tdiohio.com) NRA Certified Firearms Instructor: Shotgun, Pistol, Personal Protection and Reloading, 1970 - Other information Woodward High School Class of 1960 Ohio v. Feely: Ohio C.C.W. court case with Constitutional issues (Klein, et. al. v. Leis, et. al.)