Post by: winky on July 15, 2016, 10:42:34 PM
I started life out as a mechanic lol, a few years back i received a phone call from the body shop at a chevy dealership i had previously worked for. I took the opportunity to get my foot in the door of the body shop world, i started out doing all the mechanical and now im a full blown collision tech doing frame repairs, panel replacements, and even paint work. Most days its not work, its a hobby but other days its an 8-5 grind lol here are some pics of what i did yesterday and today.
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Post by: LTZ C20 on July 15, 2016, 11:30:39 PM
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Post by: FlatBlack77 on July 16, 2016, 06:28:55 AM
me and my partner run one of these. only ours is manually fed and stacked. i feed the board in the rear and he stacks out front.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOVmCZul-Vs
im the backup operator for an Automaton laminator. very similar to this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTFhlI-Gjo
and we are getting one of these bad boys this fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HoKIVKa6_E
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 16, 2016, 07:37:53 AM
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Post by: 80Chevy4x4 on July 16, 2016, 10:48:02 AM
No jokes--please--I'm an attorney. Have my own practice. Mostly represent medical device companies, but my practice is becoming more varied.
Hey no fun will be made of you....we definitely all need an attorney every now and then and what better lawyer than a fellow Chevy Man :)
Post by: SkinnyG on July 16, 2016, 12:02:47 PM
I'm a high school shop teacher. Mechanics, Metal, and Drafting.
Post by: winky on July 16, 2016, 06:54:30 PM
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Post by: Blazin on July 17, 2016, 08:33:53 PM
Post by: Blazin on July 17, 2016, 08:37:11 PM
As far as if I need my heat on, I work on my furnace myself most
times.
Post by: Tazman on July 17, 2016, 08:55:35 PM
Post by: morrow07 on July 17, 2016, 11:42:23 PM
morrow07, Same is true for your car, if you cant get to work you have to spend some $ on your vehicle.Yeah, I live in the SF bay area, so very few know how to work on $hit around here lol
As far as if I need my heat on, I work on my furnace myself most
times.
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Post by: roundhouse on July 19, 2016, 07:59:29 AM
I take soil and water samples
And design, install and maintain remediation systems that decontaminate soil and water , usually at gas stations that had large leaks from their underground storage tanks
These systems pump water from wells in the contaminated area , remove the petroleum from the water and discharge the water back into the ground or into the municipal sewer
And these systems also inject compressed air into the ground in other deeper wells to help evaporate the gasoline
And also have vacuum wells to capture the vapor caused by the compressed air and draw the vapor to a giant catalytic converter to cook it off
Lots of wiring , plumbing , air compressors , water pumps , filters , computers to run it all etc
Most of the time I'm the guy running the excavator to bury the pipes and also the mechanic handyman that keeps the systems running
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Post by: roundhouse on July 19, 2016, 08:10:16 AM
They had leaky tanks (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160719/bca61aad6c31d846bc6d742f1b1915d3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160719/01c769eaa5f313ecd0f70ab25555e67a.jpg)
If there's a cargo trailer or a shipping container with lots of hoses and buzzing and hissing sounds , it's active remediation
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Post by: Irish_Alley on July 19, 2016, 10:27:30 AM
One used to live behind my moms, nice people but they left a few years ago and for some reason they still haven't sold that house either
Post by: Capt8118 on July 19, 2016, 01:15:38 PM
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 19, 2016, 02:15:10 PM
I work in t IT as a System Administrator.you people are evil but someones got to keep the systems safe lol
Post by: WhiteHorse75 on July 19, 2016, 07:32:29 PM
I need a raise....
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 20, 2016, 12:20:29 AM
I work in a fabrication shop, building industrial concrete cutting equipment. Wolverine/Concut in Kent, Washington. When you see the circular rings in the concrete at a stop light (the magnetic ring that triggers the light), I'm the only guy in the country that assembles the tool to cut those circles.Ok that's cool.
I need a raise....
Post by: roundhouse on July 20, 2016, 06:24:02 AM
I know in our town theres now 3 gas stations two are bp the other is royal farms. There used to be two more that were owned by non American Indians. They passed the business through family for a few years then they up and left. No one ran The stations since and the tanks were pulled and one had to have the cargo trailer parked for a good bit of time. I always wondered who paid for that since the owners are no longer around.Most states require the station owner to have insurance for environmental issues
One used to live behind my moms, nice people but they left a few years ago and for some reason they still haven't sold that house either
ING is the company that has most of that market
And most states offer a plan that owners can buy into based on how much fuel they sell
I do a lot of work for the state , either with stations participating in the state plan or at stations that are abandoned
If their home is abandoned too they might have disappeared to avoid prosecution for not maintaining the tanks and not having ins and not paying the IRS etc
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Post by: roundhouse on July 20, 2016, 06:25:04 AM
I work in a fabrication shop, building industrial concrete cutting equipment. Wolverine/Concut in Kent, Washington. When you see the circular rings in the concrete at a stop light (the magnetic ring that triggers the light), I'm the only guy in the country that assembles the tool to cut those circles.Never seen circles
I need a raise....
Where I live they cut rectangles with a wet saw and jam the wire in and glob some sealer on top
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Post by: Shaker on July 21, 2016, 10:02:39 AM
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 21, 2016, 11:18:19 AM
Combat Engineer Army Veteran, So on my own schedule or as I`m also told, Efficient on my own time 8)Thank you for your service.
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Post by: AZ4X4SQBDY on July 30, 2016, 12:11:13 PM
It's a living, no real complaints. 8)
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Post by: Tazman on July 30, 2016, 02:08:39 PM
I'm a material handling technician in large dealership in Phoenix Arizona. I drive to various customer locations throughout AZ and repair forklifts and industrial battery powered reach trucks, order pickers, and people movers. I've done it for almost 20 years for different dealers located in Cleveland OH and Austin TX also.
It's a living, no real complaints. 8)
Your message box is full.
Post by: Dr_Snooz on July 30, 2016, 11:08:13 PM
Post by: ehjorten on August 01, 2016, 11:03:00 AM
I am a Project Engineer with Kenworth Truck Company. Can't believe I have been with them for 18 years now, directly out of college.
I have spent most of my career in New Product Development and in the Outer Body group, so I have been responsible for Hoods and Headlamps as well as several projects in the Cab Structures group. I have had the privilege of developing the Kenworth T660, North America's first HID headlamp in a Class-8 truck, T700, T680 Aero Advantage, 76" Mid-roof Sleeper and 40" Sleeper.
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 01, 2016, 01:43:43 PM
Post by: blazer74 on August 01, 2016, 03:54:51 PM
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on August 01, 2016, 08:06:42 PM
Okay...I am not much of a sharer on Social Media, but with all of you guys sharing, I'll bite...
I am a Project Engineer with Kenworth Truck Company. Can't believe I have been with them for 18 years now, directly out of college.
I have spent most of my career in New Product Development and in the Outer Body group, so I have been responsible for Hoods and Headlamps as well as several projects in the Cab Structures group. I have had the privilege of developing the Kenworth T660, North America's first HID headlamp in a Class-8 truck, T700, T680 Aero Advantage, 76" Mid-roof Sleeper and 40" Sleeper.
Awesome; i have a boatload of questions i would like to quiz you on if you don't mind.
Post by: ehjorten on August 02, 2016, 01:43:17 PM
Post by: XrayTedd on August 03, 2016, 11:43:18 AM
https://youtu.be/d-Lvep5Z7Is
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Post by: Blazin on August 03, 2016, 08:02:43 PM
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 08, 2016, 01:04:17 PM
Post by: Militiaman55 on August 09, 2016, 10:52:20 PM
Before that, for 12 years I trained people how to operate industrial water treatment equipment. This would be equipment used to purify water for pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor rinse water, steam for power generation etc. I really miss my old job, just not all the travel. Hotels and airports get old, quick.
Rob.
Post by: moss5472 on August 09, 2016, 11:41:47 PM
Post by: Irish_Alley on August 10, 2016, 01:17:43 AM
I'm a cop. Starting my 7th year pretty soon. It's truly a crazy job.
Before that, for 12 years I trained people how to operate industrial water treatment equipment. This would be equipment used to purify water for pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor rinse water, steam for power generation etc. I really miss my old job, just not all the travel. Hotels and airports get old, quick.
Rob.
stay safe brother, Lt Delco is a range instructor now in Va.
Post by: lowbrow454 on August 10, 2016, 02:35:20 AM
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 10, 2016, 07:45:42 AM
I work for an oilfield service company doing high pressure pumping in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. I work a 3 weeks on 3 weeks off rotation.
I passed up an offer in that area as an enforcement officer with the National Marine Fisheries Service. Big move from MA.
Post by: thefarmboy21 on August 10, 2016, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 10, 2016, 09:27:03 AM
I'm a cop. Starting my 7th year pretty soon. It's truly a crazy job.Stay safe. Both of my parents were peace officers and I'm currently trying to get hired at a local department. Thin Blue Line.
Before that, for 12 years I trained people how to operate industrial water treatment equipment. This would be equipment used to purify water for pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor rinse water, steam for power generation etc. I really miss my old job, just not all the travel. Hotels and airports get old, quick.
Rob.
Post by: lowbrow454 on August 10, 2016, 06:19:50 PM
I passed up an offer in that area as an enforcement officer with the National Marine Fisheries Service. Big move from MA.
Definitely a big move but would have been cool job.
Post by: Militiaman55 on August 10, 2016, 08:03:44 PM
Good luck on the process. I have huge respect for anyone willing and able to do the job. Same to you Irish, be careful and thank you for what you do. I know how much shoot you guys take and how vital your work is to society.
Rob.
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 10, 2016, 09:21:15 PM
I passed up an offer in that area as an enforcement officer with the National Marine Fisheries Service. Big move from MA.
Definitely a big move but would have been cool job.
Yup, US Customs was dragging their feet, so i applied with the NMFS and they were about to fly me out to Ketchikan, which would have sealed it. Customs called at the last minute. Never made it to AK. Some day.
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 10, 2016, 11:40:49 PM
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 11, 2016, 11:45:17 AM
I went on a ride-a-long with friend of mine on this past Saturday night, he's a patrol Sergeant for the neighboring counties Sheriff's department to mine, had a total blast. It was a slow night but we still had fun. I need to go out again. I want to go on a ride-a-long with his wife too, she's my mom's best friend. I've known her since I was a little kid. She's on patrol a couple towns over. The two of them are basically extended family.
Looks like you got things lined up pretty good. Cant beat 20 yr retirement!
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 11, 2016, 11:49:43 AM
I try lolI went on a ride-a-long with friend of mine on this past Saturday night, he's a patrol Sergeant for the neighboring counties Sheriff's department to mine, had a total blast. It was a slow night but we still had fun. I need to go out again. I want to go on a ride-a-long with his wife too, she's my mom's best friend. I've known her since I was a little kid. She's on patrol a couple towns over. The two of them are basically extended family.
Looks like you got things lined up pretty good. Cant beat 20 yr retirement!
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Post by: LTZ C20 on August 12, 2016, 02:12:59 AM
Alarm response, patrol, most of it in commercial buildings and factory a few in private homes of persons who have big property. I'm operational support for my area, it mean I do the job when it's too much for my team and the rest of the time I check them to provide a good quality service.Interesting.
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 12, 2016, 02:15:09 AM
I work in communications. Do everything from old school phone systems to splicing fiber and custom home wiring. My dad and I just started our own business called Manning Technology Services. We have been doing fiber optic conversions lately.When GM started using fiber optics on the 70's, they were putting it in all kinds of stuff and basically just using it because they can.
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Post by: COREY13 on September 01, 2016, 02:38:39 AM
Before that i worked for a company as an electrician building and testing flight simulators for the army for 3 years. We built Trainers and simulators for the Apache, Blackhawk, and the Chinook helicopters.
And before that, i was in the army. I worked on the armament, avionics, and weapons systems for the Apache helicopter. Im not gonna lie, I like my job now, but even with having to deploy, i still miss the army.
Post by: LTZ C20 on September 01, 2016, 04:44:19 PM
I work at Michelin, i am a reliability tech (big term for machine maintenance). I work in the tire verification department, were they basically make sure the tires were built correctly. I have been here for about 2 years.Thank you for your service.
Before that i worked for a company as an electrician building and testing flight simulators for the army for 3 years. We built Trainers and simulators for the Apache, Blackhawk, and the Chinook helicopters.
And before that, i was in the army. I worked on the armament, avionics, and weapons systems for the Apache helicopter. Im not gonna lie, I like my job now, but even with having to deploy, i still miss the army.
Post by: roger97338 on September 18, 2016, 05:33:30 AM
Primarily we sell sprockets and agricultural chain. If you've seen a trailer with a "live bottom," the parts that make the bottom live are what we do.
It isn't exciting, but its the only job I've ever had that I didn't hate getting up in the morning for.
Post by: OHNomad on September 18, 2016, 07:14:21 PM
As for me, I work at Parker Hannifin here in Cleveland OH. Been at Parker 12 years and Eaton 7 years before that. Operations primarily. Moved all over the country in various plants and divisions. This was our 15th move when we came up to OH.
Almost all of the products we make are for motion and control systems (hydraulics, hoses, electromechanical, pneumatic etc).
Love what I do even through it's high travel and high demand. I get to work with a lot of great folks all across the company.
As a hobby, I build Harleys and wrench on whatever I can find. Nice to focus on a mechanical issue or three on a weekend.
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Post by: 79 Royal Sierra on September 19, 2016, 02:54:43 PM
Post by: philo_beddoe on September 19, 2016, 06:40:35 PM
Retired Military/US Marshal and Currently Disabled Vet at the age of 34Nice, i almost went that route, starting at a gs-5. Went with dept of interior (usfws) instead, gs-7. Anyway, grateful for your service to our country.
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Post by: redhot1.4 on September 24, 2016, 05:30:00 PM
Former construction and oil field worker
Coal guns and freedom
Thanks to our vets who serve yall are greatly appreciated
God bless
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Post by: Captkaos on November 14, 2016, 07:04:01 PM
I work in IT doing Administrative work and we have been getting a bunch of work lately.
Hope to be on here much more now.
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Post by: FlatBlack77 on November 14, 2016, 10:29:56 PM
Build 55 56 57 Chevy's
thats not very specific. tease
Post by: roundhouse on November 18, 2016, 05:33:38 AM
I was a tire and lube technician for 8 years, now I'm a compliance assistant training for the next few years to take my supervisors place at a water district at the lake...essentially I check grease and grit traps, do sampling, install, maintain, rebuild, and test backflow devices, and keep local businesses in compliance with TCEQ requirements. I like it even though grease traps smell horrible; pay is decent, benefits are awesome, gaurenteed 40 hours/week, company truck, phone, tools, paid holidays, *#* only, they pay for clothing and boots, and my boss is awesome. Currently working towards a CDL license and learning how to operate pump trucks and vactor trucks since they pay for that too. Not a job I ever thought I'd want or do, but it's actually a great job if you can stomach the smell of the grease traps (worse than sewage).I've cleaned a couple of of smaller retrofit grease traps
Uggh. They sure do stink
I used a respirator for painting cars or something so I didn't have to smell it
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Post by: roundhouse on November 18, 2016, 06:16:31 AM
Okay...I am not much of a sharer on Social Media, but with all of you guys sharing, I'll bite...That's awesome
I am a Project Engineer with Kenworth Truck Company. Can't believe I have been with them for 18 years now, directly out of college.
I have spent most of my career in New Product Development and in the Outer Body group, so I have been responsible for Hoods and Headlamps as well as several projects in the Cab Structures group. I have had the privilege of developing the Kenworth T660, North America's first HID headlamp in a Class-8 truck, T700, T680 Aero Advantage, 76" Mid-roof Sleeper and 40" Sleeper.
Question :
I know paccar and all the manufacturers try to get the aerodynamics as slippery as possible
But since all the newer trucks are plastic and get heavily damaged by even hitting a deer , all the independents and owner operators Install bull bars ,
Has anyone done any testing to see how much adding a bull bar ruins the aerodynamics ?
I was a owner op for several years
Never owned any KWs
Wanted em, just couldn't afford em
I owned a couple of international COEs with the set back steer axle and a couple of the big Ford LTL -9000s , mostly because although the fords had the same engine Trans and axles as all the other trucks , cat, Cummins , Eaton fuller ,
The big fords had no resale value and used , they were less than half price of a Pete or KW with the same running gear
Hated the freightshakers BTW, all plastic inside and out , very cheaply made .
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Post by: Irish_Alley on February 02, 2017, 01:22:04 AM
https://www.correctionsone.com/officer-safety/articles/285631187-Trump-education-top-inmates-reasons-for-hostage-situation/
this was at my prison a few years ago till i transferd to another
Update, 1 hostage Sgt Floyd was killed in the line of duty. he was a 16 year vet, a heck of a guy to know. and i do have the honor of saying i worked with him many times. and not once did i question his ethics.
http://www.wboc.com/story/34400206/delaware-prisons-on-lockdown-due-to-incident-at-vaughn-correctional-center
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Post by: Tx_Phil on February 26, 2017, 06:27:20 PM
In other words, I design and deploy credit card payment systems for major corporations. Mainly in the business to business space. I tend to travel a good bit, 35 trips last year, so I've not been able to work much at all on my 87 Suburban.
Post by: Monkey Uncle on March 12, 2017, 05:55:03 AM
Post by: philo_beddoe on March 13, 2017, 09:23:54 PM
Looks like I'm one of the rare desk jockeys around here. Manager for a govt natural resources agency. Years ago I used to go outside, manage plants and animals, analyze data, and write actual reports. Now I talk on the phone, answer e-mails, go to meetings, and deal with drama.
Let me guess, your a 13 or 14?
Post by: Monkey Uncle on March 14, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
Looks like I'm one of the rare desk jockeys around here. Manager for a govt natural resources agency. Years ago I used to go outside, manage plants and animals, analyze data, and write actual reports. Now I talk on the phone, answer e-mails, go to meetings, and deal with drama.
Let me guess, your a 13 or 14?
Yes. ;)
Post by: philo_beddoe on March 14, 2017, 10:10:24 AM
Yup, always the case. I'm an 11 step 7. Still out in the field running around having fun.Looks like I'm one of the rare desk jockeys around here. Manager for a govt natural resources agency. Years ago I used to go outside, manage plants and animals, analyze data, and write actual reports. Now I talk on the phone, answer e-mails, go to meetings, and deal with drama.
Let me guess, your a 13 or 14?
Yes. ;)
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Post by: Cody the Roady on March 21, 2017, 11:24:42 AM
I think the area in which I'm most different than others here is the fact that I lack any resemblance to a mechanic. Thank God my oldest boy got the mechanical genes from my father! He's been helping me rebuild my '87 for about two years now, on and off. I'm grateful for being able to read all your posts.
Post by: Monkey Uncle on March 22, 2017, 04:35:57 AM
I am a History teacher. I teach 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders, in subjects that include World History, US History, and Government. When it comes to Economics, which I rarely have students taking, I refer to the book. I've been doing this for 13 years, and often wonder why I didn't start earlier. It's an extremely rewarding job.
I think the area in which I'm most different than others here is the fact that I lack any resemblance to a mechanic. Thank God my oldest boy got the mechanical genes from my father! He's been helping me rebuild my '87 for about two years now, on and off. I'm grateful for being able to read all your posts.
Hi Cody - fellow mechanically declined person, here. Anything beyond basic maintenance is a learning experience for me, too. Glad the folks here are so willing to share their experience.
Post by: philo_beddoe on March 22, 2017, 07:21:49 AM
I am a History teacher. I teach 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders, in subjects that include World History, US History, and Government. When it comes to Economics, which I rarely have students taking, I refer to the book. I've been doing this for 13 years, and often wonder why I didn't start earlier. It's an extremely rewarding job.
I think the area in which I'm most different than others here is the fact that I lack any resemblance to a mechanic. Thank God my oldest boy got the mechanical genes from my father! He's been helping me rebuild my '87 for about two years now, on and off. I'm grateful for being able to read all your posts.
That's a great career, my post is way back on #51, history professor was my other choice. But instead I went with my college major, natural resource law enforcement,,which ain't too shabby. I think we'd all be fine mechanics if we had the three necessities. Shop, tools, time.
Post by: Monkey Uncle on March 22, 2017, 08:02:21 PM
I am a History teacher. I teach 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders, in subjects that include World History, US History, and Government. When it comes to Economics, which I rarely have students taking, I refer to the book. I've been doing this for 13 years, and often wonder why I didn't start earlier. It's an extremely rewarding job.
I think the area in which I'm most different than others here is the fact that I lack any resemblance to a mechanic. Thank God my oldest boy got the mechanical genes from my father! He's been helping me rebuild my '87 for about two years now, on and off. I'm grateful for being able to read all your posts.
That's a great career, my post is way back on #51, history professor was my other choice. But instead I went with my college major, natural resource law enforcement,,which ain't too shabby. I think we'd all be fine mechanics if we had the three necessities. Shop, tools, time.
Ain't that the truth!
Post by: 82silverado on March 23, 2017, 06:21:34 AM
Post by: philo_beddoe on March 23, 2017, 07:29:13 AM
There are a lot of mechanics that wish they would have chose a different field. After 50 everything hurts.I'm 49, thanks for the encouragement! Lol
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Post by: Irish_Alley on March 23, 2017, 09:14:22 AM
Haha! That snapping of a latex glove isn't something to look forward to after 50 either! LOL!! Stay young my friends!!(http://i.imgur.com/O43Hfzz.gif)
Post by: FlatBlack77 on March 23, 2017, 05:52:57 PM
Haha! That snapping of a latex glove isn't something to look forward to after 50 either! LOL!! Stay young my friends!!
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Post by: Azryael on March 23, 2017, 09:00:48 PM
Gotten tired of it so I'm back in school pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering for my real passion first realized at a very early age of tinkering and building on cars.
Also plan to start building furniture to sell and deliver around the local area once I actually get a truck.
Foolishly gave up a military career (grew up in a military family my whole life), but the option is still there for now.
Post by: Jb77c10 on July 23, 2017, 12:20:11 AM
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Post by: arby87 on August 05, 2017, 06:27:17 PM
Went to Iraq twice, did a few different IT function jobs until I came to Colorado and went into Cyber. Now I work as a contractor for the Missle Defense Agency. Looks like I'll be here for a bit.
Post by: frankentruck79 on August 06, 2017, 11:57:36 PM
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Post by: bawward on August 07, 2017, 10:23:07 AM
BUT
I'm generally a diesel guy - done everything you can on my TDI's - but I found this Chevy and couldn't pass it up!
Post by: jetman on August 07, 2017, 06:14:09 PM
Make pre-cast concrete protective collars, Sewer-SaversŪ, where my square picks up bulk concrete and delivers the finished product to local Public Works customers, www.Sewer-Saver.net. Even had my square star in a product video!
Post by: 80HD on August 15, 2017, 07:27:43 PM
Post by: dr.ifixit on September 15, 2017, 09:10:52 AM
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