What is your mechanical background? any shop or fabrication skills?

GOOD question!
I can build or fabricate just about anything, all I need is an idea and materials… sometimes I improvise and manage without materials and sometimes without even an idea! lol

I owned and operated an automotive service shop for several years in the 90s so swapping parts is a no-brainer.

I could teach that MacGyver kid a few things. Drop me on a deserted island and go away!
j/k… you can hang out on the island too 😉