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COBRO · 03-20-2005, 12:43 PM

How many IBEW members are on this board? What local you from and what you got?
Im out of Lu.280 in Oregon and have a 72 C-20 with a 454,th400 trans and a GearVendors Overdrive - getting it fixed up to haul my travel trailer to the jobs on the road if they ever get going again. Hope everyone can survive until the end of the term of Dumya

and we can all go back to work and finish our trucks.
Sorry 68/406 as this thread sounded to good and I beat you to it.:::CB

72gmcshorty · 03-20-2005, 12:52 PM

I'm a member here in British Columbia. Local 213. I have a 72 SWB, with a 454 in it. I recently purchased a 2wd blazer as my next project.

68w/sbc406 · 03-20-2005, 12:55 PM

damn i am over in GD with mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146690
up in portland or in local 48, resi apprentice as of now, will soon be an inside apprentice once the comercial side picks up. i got a 68 LWB fleetside 1/2 ton 2WD. came with a 250 L6/sm465 and i made the change to sb406/th350. i am thinking about an overdrive tranny (200r4) but i need to do some research on that

1972 · 03-20-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by COBRO

Hope everyone can survive until the end of the term of Dumya

I don't understand???

bigjimzlll · 03-20-2005, 02:42 PM

Not IBEW..but I am a licenced journeyman in CA. I also teach the apprentice program and the Journeymans prep classes. I hold licenses in Florida and Georgia also.

midyearvet@aol. · 03-20-2005, 05:00 PM

Local 1245 Napa ca. Troubleman for PG&E 40 years

72 short bed sepside 4x4-427 4spd.
I've owned the truck since new-Was a 350 2wd auto when I bought it.
Changed over in 1976 over the weekend
Rick

Mike76251 · 03-20-2005, 05:13 PM

I worked in the construction field for 20 years all over the nation before I got my two patents and retired at 40!!!
IBEW members thought they were so better than anyone else on the jobsite (except in Cali) and I learned thay were not...........?????????

68w/sbc406 · 03-20-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike76251

I worked in the construction field for 20 years all over the nation before I got my two patents and retired at 40!!!
IBEW members thought they were so better than anyone else on the jobsite (except in Cali) and I learned thay were not...........?????????

i didnt see where we asked if you liked IBEW members or not. and you also havent been on any of my job sites, I AM THE BEST!!!

franko72 · 03-20-2005, 05:51 PM

Sprinkler fitters local 669 .11,000 + members strong.Our locals will survive Dumya!

PHOENIX · 03-20-2005, 06:23 PM

IBEW is for electricians right?
I am looking into this now, but its seems some local unions want 2-years of algebra first.
Can anyone give me tips on getting started and how to go about being an electrcian, union or not.
thanks!

Big Block · 03-20-2005, 09:29 PM

I'm a former member of local 553 in Durham N.C. I now work at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in HVAC. I own (2) 1972 CST Blazers, one is 4x4 purchased in Co. from the orig. owner and driven home to N.C. and the other is 2 wd. I also own a 1976 Chalet Blazer purchased in California from orig. owner with 70,000 miles(fatory pop up camper, they were only built in 1976-77 and less than 2000 were built.) Mine was #23. I also have a 72 C/10 longbed beater and a 72 Gmc longbed part truck. In the past I have had (2) 1972 Suburban's ,one was 2wd (rust free from New Mexico) and the other was 4x4 with barn doors. I really mess the 4x4.

68w/sbc406 · 03-20-2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PHOENIX

IBEW is for electricians right?
I am looking into this now, but its seems some local unions want 2-years of algebra first.
Can anyone give me tips on getting started and how to go about being an electrcian, union or not.
thanks!

yeah we are sparkies here. all i did was go down to your local hall and find out the times they are accepting apps and see if you meet the requirements, then follow the process. i am not sure if it is different form one local to another but mine was a three step process, app, test, interview.

franko72 · 03-20-2005, 10:46 PM

local 212 is here in Cincinnati

oleblue72 · 03-20-2005, 11:21 PM

I was a IBEW member for 6 years, L.U. 778, seniority district 516, district 16 while working for BNSF Railway. Still a licensed journeyman.

>X< · 03-20-2005, 10:56 PM

this will turn into political discussion and be closed just like if i were to start a thread titled "how many republicans are here?"

68w/sbc406 · 03-21-2005, 01:16 AM

there is a few out there, is anyone from local #1 in st. louis?

9footfan · 03-21-2005, 09:17 AM

i'm not ibew but cwa third generation--welcome to the board from austin texas!

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-21-2005, 09:21 AM

local 734 for about 7 years, changed job fields.

tim m · 03-21-2005, 04:15 PM

Phoenix, You need to go down to Gateway community college, It is located at 40st and Washington. They have 3 or 4 different apprenticeship programs that they offer. If you live in Az it is a right to work state, so the union isnt very strong here.

ChevyDude · 03-21-2005, 04:20 PM

Independant Tile Contractor.....work 4 hours...get paid for 8. I can't stand unions. Sorry guys not flaming you...just hate the way unions work. Another Democratic P.O.S. system IMHO. You wanna make some money...get the flock out of the union.

COBRO · 03-21-2005, 04:38 PM

ChevyDude thanks for the input but again this isnt a thread about feelings about unions - just about any members of this board being an IBEW member - we are all brothers when we are in our too cool trucks.
CB

*dtlilly* · 03-21-2005, 04:48 PM

I hold a Journeyman license from Southaven MS since Jan 2001, went to the union hall in Memphis, and they had over 400 people layed off as of March 2004.

ChevyDude · 03-21-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBRO

ChevyDude thanks for the input but again this isnt a thread about feelings about unions - just about any members of this board being an IBEW member - we are all brothers when we are in our too cool trucks.
CB

No problem...and You are right. Couldn't help it...as a successful independant I have been harassed by the unions time and time over the years. I'll stay out of this from here on out. Sorry to interject my feelings.

brodykelly · 03-21-2005, 06:49 PM

IBEW 51 Decatur, il., coal fired power plant electrician/shift leader, brother for 8yrs. now

68w/sbc406 · 03-21-2005, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Independant Tile Contractor.....work 4 hours...get paid for 8. I can't stand unions. Sorry guys not flaming you...just hate the way unions work. Another Democratic P.O.S. system IMHO. You wanna make some money...get the flock out of the union.

one think i like about IBEW is it is a no strike union. there are two commities one for the contractor and one for the electricians. if we cant agree on a scale or benfits it goes to them and we get what they pass. hints we dont strike. no sure if people know that or not. i also like knowing that in the construction field, i have a retirement package waiting for me when i am done. but i have been made fun of when i take my morning break and leave after working 8 hours, but i am fine with that

03-20-2005, 12:55 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	damn i am over in GD with mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146690 up in portland or in local 48, resi apprentice as of now, will soon be an inside apprentice once the comercial side picks up. i got a 68 LWB fleetside 1/2 ton 2WD. came with a 250 L6/sm465 and i made the change to sb406/th350. i am thinking about an overdrive tranny (200r4) but i need to do some research on that __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler Last edited by 68w/sbc406; 03-20-2005 at 12:58 PM.

03-20-2005, 02:42 PM	#5
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Not IBEW..but I am a licenced journeyman in CA. I also teach the apprentice program and the Journeymans prep classes. I hold licenses in Florida and Georgia also. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

03-20-2005, 05:51 PM	#9
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Sprinkler fitters local 669 .11,000 + members strong.Our locals will survive Dumya! __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

03-20-2005, 06:23 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	IBEW is for electricians right? I am looking into this now, but its seems some local unions want 2-years of algebra first. Can anyone give me tips on getting started and how to go about being an electrcian, union or not. thanks! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-20-2005, 09:29 PM	#11
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Ibew I'm a former member of local 553 in Durham N.C. I now work at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in HVAC. I own (2) 1972 CST Blazers, one is 4x4 purchased in Co. from the orig. owner and driven home to N.C. and the other is 2 wd. I also own a 1976 Chalet Blazer purchased in California from orig. owner with 70,000 miles(fatory pop up camper, they were only built in 1976-77 and less than 2000 were built.) Mine was #23. I also have a 72 C/10 longbed beater and a 72 Gmc longbed part truck. In the past I have had (2) 1972 Suburban's ,one was 2wd (rust free from New Mexico) and the other was 4x4 with barn doors. I really mess the 4x4.

03-20-2005, 12:43 PM	#1
COBRO Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RDM,Oregon Posts: 285	OT - How many IBEW members How many IBEW members are on this board? What local you from and what you got? Im out of Lu.280 in Oregon and have a 72 C-20 with a 454,th400 trans and a GearVendors Overdrive - getting it fixed up to haul my travel trailer to the jobs on the road if they ever get going again. Hope everyone can survive until the end of the term of Dumya and we can all go back to work and finish our trucks. Sorry 68/406 as this thread sounded to good and I beat you to it.:::CB

03-20-2005, 12:52 PM	#2
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	I'm a member here in British Columbia. Local 213. I have a 72 SWB, with a 454 in it. I recently purchased a 2wd blazer as my next project. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

03-20-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
midyearvet@aol. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 103	Local 1245 Napa ca. Troubleman for PG&E 40 years 72 short bed sepside 4x4-427 4spd. I've owned the truck since new-Was a 350 2wd auto when I bought it. Changed over in 1976 over the weekend Rick

03-20-2005, 05:13 PM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	I worked in the construction field for 20 years all over the nation before I got my two patents and retired at 40!!! IBEW members thought they were so better than anyone else on the jobsite (except in Cali) and I learned thay were not...........?????????

03-20-2005, 10:46 PM	#13
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	local 212 is here in Cincinnati __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

03-20-2005, 11:21 PM	#14
oleblue72 No, U Da Man! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 284	I was a IBEW member for 6 years, L.U. 778, seniority district 516, district 16 while working for BNSF Railway. Still a licensed journeyman. __________________ (sold ole blue 1972) 1997 Dodge 1500 5.9L 1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L *1967 Olds Vista Cruiser 330-320HP*

03-20-2005, 10:56 PM	#15
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	this will turn into political discussion and be closed just like if i were to start a thread titled "how many republicans are here?" __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-21-2005, 01:16 AM	#16
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	there is a few out there, is anyone from local #1 in st. louis? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-21-2005, 09:17 AM	#17
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	i'm not ibew but cwa third generation--welcome to the board from austin texas! __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

03-21-2005, 09:21 AM	#18
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	local 734 for about 7 years, changed job fields. __________________ 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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03-21-2005, 04:15 PM	#19
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	Phoenix, You need to go down to Gateway community college, It is located at 40st and Washington. They have 3 or 4 different apprenticeship programs that they offer. If you live in Az it is a right to work state, so the union isnt very strong here. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

03-21-2005, 04:20 PM	#20
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Independant Tile Contractor.....work 4 hours...get paid for 8. I can't stand unions. Sorry guys not flaming you...just hate the way unions work. Another Democratic P.O.S. system IMHO. You wanna make some money...get the flock out of the union. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 03-21-2005 at 05:14 PM.

03-21-2005, 04:38 PM	#21
COBRO Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RDM,Oregon Posts: 285	ChevyDude thanks for the input but again this isnt a thread about feelings about unions - just about any members of this board being an IBEW member - we are all brothers when we are in our too cool trucks. CB

03-21-2005, 04:48 PM	#22
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I hold a Journeyman license from Southaven MS since Jan 2001, went to the union hall in Memphis, and they had over 400 people layed off as of March 2004.

03-21-2005, 06:49 PM	#24
brodykelly stock is where the money Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ellis grove, illinois Posts: 87	IBEW 51 Decatur, il., coal fired power plant electrician/shift leader, brother for 8yrs. now __________________ 1972 chevy K5 Blazer a/c, tilt, rust free cal. truck, original body panels 1993 GMC sierra 4x4 swb 60k, buckets, console, 100% stock 1997 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 2dr bone stock 2001 harley fxdwg2 switchblade bone stock 5k miles 1993 corvette ZR1 yellow/grey 1 of 11 yellow, 38k miles 4.10, ported, rippie chip, chambered exhaust 2011 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette, 13K miles, original Callaway promotional car 1971 Chevy C10 CST SWB 2wd all original paint and interior

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