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Old 08-06-2003, 10:18 AM   #1
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 10:19 AM   #2
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 10:29 AM   #3
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Old 08-06-2003, 10:33 AM   #4
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 10:44 AM   #5
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and working at an Automotive seals company called Freudenberg-NOK as a co-op engineer
WOW! I interviewed with Freudenberg-NOK when I was starting to co-op. I interviewed for the Indianapolis branch! Cool! I had forgotten all about them! Thanks for the memories!

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.)

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Old 08-06-2003, 10:48 AM   #6
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 10:53 AM   #7
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Too much paper work, I want to sell truck parts!
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Old 08-06-2003, 10:53 AM   #8
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Old 08-06-2003, 11:03 AM   #9
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Old 08-06-2003, 11:22 AM   #10
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Old 08-06-2003, 11:24 AM   #11
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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?

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Old 08-06-2003, 11:25 AM   #12
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Old 08-06-2003, 11:30 AM   #13
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 11:40 AM   #14
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Old 08-06-2003, 12:35 PM   #15
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 12:38 PM   #16
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 12:39 PM   #17
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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

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Old 08-06-2003, 12:50 PM   #18
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:00 PM   #19
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:06 PM   #20
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'73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built.
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:07 PM   #21
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:08 PM   #22
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 01:15 PM   #23
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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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Old 08-06-2003, 01:19 PM   #24
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:20 PM   #25
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