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D13 · 10-01-2025, 05:43 PM

Today would have been my first day of retirement if GM had not paid me to go away early.

I turn 65 in a week. I went on Medicare as of today (first day of your birthday month). Yesterday would have been 40 years and 3 months with GM. I miss the people, enjoyed most of my jobs, and would not go back into the auto industry unless they paid me a LOT of money.

Still have my dad's 1980 GMC that started my square addiction, quietly rusting in the field. But I have time to get to some of those projects now, and I'm pretty sure I have almost every part to build it and the one in the barn. I think I counted 11 straight 6's the other day...

You guys have been my friends, helpers and entertainment for several years now. While I don't post a lot, I read all the threads in several of the forums, and appreciate all the knowledge you so generously share.

Thanks!

**Getter-Done** · 10-01-2025, 06:30 PM

Happy day for you.

I took a buy-out from an auto manufacturing plant also.

I definitely do not want anything to do with a Production type job anymore.

Any pictures of your 80 GMC?

D13 · 10-02-2025, 12:37 PM

See if this works…

It is hard to see in the tree, but there is an 8x12 shed behind it full of parts. Plus my other 2 trucks, a couple spare frames, 11 straight sixes, etc etc. This was supposed to be cleaned up this summer but the torn up knee wiped that out. Ah well, time is infinite in retirement…. If only I had a heated shop.

**Getter-Done** · 10-02-2025, 08:57 PM

I see a Lot of potential.

I am working toward making jack instruction labels that are not reproduced for 81-84 trucks.

There is 7 or 8 not are not available.

Is you jack sticker still in tack?

Flip for ya.

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D13 · 10-03-2025, 09:12 AM

Unlikely as this was wrecked in the late 80’s, bad enough they wanted to total it. I will look next time I am out there.

Keith Seymore · 10-03-2025, 09:30 AM

Congrats!

Have fun getting those projects done!

K

SCOTI · 10-03-2025, 11:36 AM

Congrats on putting in the effort to complete those 40yrs (we're going to call it 40yrs of commitment). I hope the next chapter treats you well.

10-01-2025, 05:43 PM	#1
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,867	Today would have been the day... Today would have been my first day of retirement if GM had not paid me to go away early. I turn 65 in a week. I went on Medicare as of today (first day of your birthday month). Yesterday would have been 40 years and 3 months with GM. I miss the people, enjoyed most of my jobs, and would not go back into the auto industry unless they paid me a LOT of money. Still have my dad's 1980 GMC that started my square addiction, quietly rusting in the field. But I have time to get to some of those projects now, and I'm pretty sure I have almost every part to build it and the one in the barn. I think I counted 11 straight 6's the other day... You guys have been my friends, helpers and entertainment for several years now. While I don't post a lot, I read all the threads in several of the forums, and appreciate all the knowledge you so generously share. Thanks! __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-01-2025, 06:30 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,870	Re: Today would have been the day... Happy day for you. I took a buy-out from an auto manufacturing plant also. I definitely do not want anything to do with a Production type job anymore. Any pictures of your 80 GMC? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-02-2025, 12:37 PM	#3
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,867	Re: Today would have been the day... See if this works… It is hard to see in the tree, but there is an 8x12 shed behind it full of parts. Plus my other 2 trucks, a couple spare frames, 11 straight sixes, etc etc. This was supposed to be cleaned up this summer but the torn up knee wiped that out. Ah well, time is infinite in retirement…. If only I had a heated shop. Attached Images __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-02-2025, 08:57 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,870	Re: Today would have been the day... I see a Lot of potential. I am working toward making jack instruction labels that are not reproduced for 81-84 trucks. There is 7 or 8 not are not available. Is you jack sticker still in tack? Flip for ya. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-03-2025, 09:12 AM	#5
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,867	Re: Today would have been the day... Unlikely as this was wrecked in the late 80’s, bad enough they wanted to total it. I will look next time I am out there. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-03-2025, 09:30 AM	#6
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,490	Re: Today would have been the day... Congrats! Have fun getting those projects done! K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-03-2025, 11:36 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,567	Re: Today would have been the day... Congrats on putting in the effort to complete those 40yrs (we're going to call it 40yrs of commitment). I hope the next chapter treats you well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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