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08-06-2003, 10:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: West Des Moines, Ia
Posts: 3,233
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careers
i was just kind of curious as to what you guys do for a living, i know some of you do sell truck parts and work in shops but what do the rest of you guys do.
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Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO |
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08-06-2003, 10:19 AM
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go cyclones
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 1,885
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When I am not getting deployed for the Naitonal Guard I am engineering student at Iowa state Univeristy
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08-06-2003, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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I manage a large industrial building (850,000 square feet) which houses three manufacturing companies.
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08-06-2003, 10:33 AM
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WHYBYNU when old will do?
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Loudon, NH
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Half the year I go to Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) in Flint, MI, and the other half of the year is spent at home with my truck, and working at an Automotive seals company called Freudenberg-NOK as a co-op engineer (basically an engineer intern, but I get paid and the work gives you credit for college). Two years left, then I'm out and can start dumping money into the truck instead of the school when my loans are paid off.
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-72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex |
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08-06-2003, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Munster, IN
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I am a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, completing my master's thesis. Then, I am on to study under a business entrepreneur for 6 months, where I hope to open my own business in commercial advertising and photography. (If that's unsuccessful, I'll just return to engineering.)  jewels.
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68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project |
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08-06-2003, 10:48 AM
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user # 2756
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 4,612
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Assistant Radiation Safety Officer @ Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA
Oversee Gamma Radiography Operations as well as the calibration of Radiation Detection Instruments.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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08-06-2003, 10:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Franktown, CO. USA
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I work for Janus Capital (Mutual Funds).
I am a Systems Integration Project Manager (Technology related - Data Networks/Telecommunications) Too much paper work, I want to sell truck parts! |
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08-06-2003, 10:53 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,302
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private contractor
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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08-06-2003, 11:03 AM
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1971 C20 Custom Camper
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA
Posts: 1,435
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High school student, going to apply for a part-time job at a local True Value store that will be open in a few weeks.
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'71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L |
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08-06-2003, 11:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 2,181
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I'm a software development manager.
Fun fun fun! |
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08-06-2003, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
Posts: 1,839
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Another Shipyard worker
I am an instructor in the Engineering and Planning Department at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. We overhaul Nuclear subs and carriers around the world. Keeping the US Navy #1.
JayDubBlazer - we are always looking for good engineers. If you think you might be interested, send me an e-mail. Jewels - I'm gonna try to convince you to put that entrepreneurial thing off for a while and come work for us. JIMs70GMC - small world ain't it? Scott
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08-06-2003, 11:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ROMEO, MI
Posts: 39
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Engineer for the General
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08-06-2003, 11:30 AM
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Blazerless:-(
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Olympia WA
Posts: 1,612
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I have my own business from home "Precision Home Designs" and I design house plans for builders and clients- also a stay at home momma for my 4 and 2 year old boys. My husband Ken is a self-employed structural welder.
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08-06-2003, 11:40 AM
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chevelito
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
Posts: 1,609
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I'm a data collection specialist with the Hawaii Tumor Registry. A division of the Cancer Center of Hawaii.
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New deadline...when my son can drive.  Aloha from Honolulu, HI |
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08-06-2003, 12:35 PM
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English Chevy Owner
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France
Posts: 1,848
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I am on an extended career break, I was an IT consultant and trainer specialising in Software Volume Licensing, I am now chief cook and bottle washer, cleaner etc at home, making sure dinner is on the table when the wife gets home, in between renovating our 100 year old house and re-training as a Blacksmith for my new career.
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Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission |
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08-06-2003, 12:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
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Civil Engineer Tech here. On my way to being a Civil Engineer. Gonna take at least 4 more yrs cause i can only take like 4 classes a year.
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1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005  )
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08-06-2003, 12:39 PM
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Resident Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NH
Posts: 6,664
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Hey Phil, ever work for CODA, based in Harrogate?
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Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter  Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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08-06-2003, 12:50 PM
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State of Confusion!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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My career was communications and network technician for the US Air Force. Retired and now I teach the same stuff for the Air Force. I also do computers and networks on the side for small business and churchs in the areas.
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
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08-06-2003, 01:00 PM
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68cst_ss490
Join Date: May 2001
Location: edmonton,canada
Posts: 1,363
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Repair shop manager and licensed mechanic fo UHAUL
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08-06-2003, 01:06 PM
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Got big-block?
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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After putting in 10 years - geez, what a waste - as a liability claims adjustor at a top 10 insurance company, I chucked that albatross 3 years ago and became a pinstriper. Now I work/play when I want. Best move I ever made. SC
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08-06-2003, 01:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: North Platte, NE
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I work for GE repairing the locomotives they build.
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69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress |
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08-06-2003, 01:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: LeRoy, Mich.
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Well I got 14 years in at a Screw Machine shop here in Michigan as their Director of Quality. We manufacture various fittings for Automotive related products, furniture, heating and cooling, small engine camshafts etc..
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08-06-2003, 01:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Center City, MN, USA
Posts: 3,253
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For the last 15 years I've been a software engineer for Honeywell. We make navigation boxes for commercial and business jets. Currently I'm working on the new Airbus A380.
I've also worked on a product the FAA just started to buy from us. It is a GPS "Ground Station". This device corrects the errors in GPS solutions allowing planes to land when the visibility is near zero. We've used it to land planes without pilots (they're there just not doing anything). That same GPS technology can be had for your boat. The system on my bass boat gets me within 15 feet of where I think I am which is close enough to find the "spot on the spot". This ties in nicely with my 2nd career which is as a professional fisherman. I'd like #2 to replace #1 but very few guys make a go of it... Unless you want to be divorced and live in a trailer.
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'70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN |
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08-06-2003, 01:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Posts: 2,410
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Jack of all trades here. I spent the previous 12 years working as a Fisheries Biologist/Technician. Currently employed as a Marine Ultrasonic/Repair Technician. Semi-retired for this month,
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1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. |
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08-06-2003, 01:20 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
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CNC Sales Engineer
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