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Old 10-19-2006, 07:40 PM   #1
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new mechanic?

I am in the process of finding a new mechanic for my shop and an applicant drove this in. While he was filling out the application, we were all drooling on his truck. It is a 68 and the only rust we saw was a tiny bit under the battery.Forgive the pic quality, all I had was my phone. Is it wrong for me hire him just because of what he drives?

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Old 10-19-2006, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: new mechanic?

If he's had it for any amount of time it may say a lot about the quality of his work. I would say from what you say and what I see in the area where you live that he must take pride in what he does and how he does it. It all else checks out I would say that he has made a good first impression and those are usually the ones that count in my estimation!
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Old 10-19-2006, 08:16 PM   #3
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Re: new mechanic?

if you don't hire him maybe he'll run out of money and sell it
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Old 10-19-2006, 08:23 PM   #4
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Re: new mechanic?

Watch out he might be lurking on this board
Centsless do you have any bigger pics of your truck?? I like the look from the little gallery pic.

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Old 10-19-2006, 09:01 PM   #5
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Re: new mechanic?

Thanks Ram man!! Here are a couple. Before and after I lowered it.

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Old 10-19-2006, 09:06 PM   #6
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Re: new mechanic?

He's gotta be alright with a ride like that.
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Old 10-19-2006, 09:27 PM   #7
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Re: new mechanic?

I've always been told that before you hire a mechanic, see what he drives. If he checks out, I'd hire him.
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Old 10-19-2006, 09:35 PM   #8
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Re: new mechanic?

The man was very impressive on the phone, and showed up exactly when he said he would. That in itself speaks volumes. The fact that he drives a 68 seems to be icing on the cake!!
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:04 PM   #9
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I was always told that great mechanics never have time to work on their own vehicles. Sounds like here is an eception!
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:07 PM   #10
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mabe that's why he drives somthing he can fix in his sleep
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Well most of the mechanics I know drive new cars so they don't have to work on them because they tell me they hate working for free. Just like most bodymen drive around in a primered truck or car all the time because they don't have time to work on their on stuff.
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:22 PM   #12
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Re: new mechanic?

So far he has been impressive on his own. Driving a classic Chevy truck shows he has his head on straight. He ain't working for you yet?
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:27 PM   #13
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Re: new mechanic?

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So far he has been impressive on his own. Driving a classic Chevy truck shows he has his head on straight. He ain't working for you yet?
Not yet, but hopefully soon!!
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:33 PM   #14
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Sorry its off the subject but your truck is the look I'm after with mine. Thanks for the pics nice work on yours!!
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Old 10-19-2006, 10:20 PM   #15
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thats basically how i got my job my interview mostly consisted of my now boss asking what i had done to my truck and when i went to leave he says by the way be here at 8 tomorrow morning probly helped i had my tool box in the back as well id say hire him
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Old 10-20-2006, 05:27 AM   #16
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Re: new mechanic?

centsless....sure like the rear bumper on your truck... What would the bumper be from originally ?????
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Re: new mechanic?

Can you say "YOUR HIRED".
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Old 10-20-2006, 07:34 AM   #18
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Re: new mechanic?

Least the guy has good taste. You'd at least have something to B.S. about on breaks. Showing up "on time" for an interview is essential. Even 5 minutes late for an interview, and most of the time, you are out in the cold.
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Old 10-20-2006, 07:00 PM   #19
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Re: new mechanic?

Ram man Thanks!! I'm always ready to show off the truck. GMC Jim the bumper is off of a 88-98 Chevrolet C or K pickup. I am going to be replacing it with a sport bumper soon. I can send pics of the bracket setup.
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