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centsless · 10-19-2006, 07:40 PM

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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**Smitty** · 10-19-2006, 08:03 PM

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!

cdowns · 10-19-2006, 08:16 PM

if you don't hire him maybe he'll run out of money and sell it

Ram-Man · 10-19-2006, 08:23 PM

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.

centsless · 10-19-2006, 09:01 PM

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

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ChevyCrazy67 · 10-19-2006, 09:06 PM

He's gotta be alright with a ride like that.

jimmydean · 10-19-2006, 09:27 PM

I've always been told that before you hire a mechanic, see what he drives. If he checks out, I'd hire him.

centsless · 10-19-2006, 09:35 PM

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!!

qksilver · 10-19-2006, 10:04 PM

I was always told that great mechanics never have time to work on their own vehicles. Sounds like here is an eception!

wibilly · 10-19-2006, 10:07 PM

mabe that's why he drives somthing he can fix in his sleep

alblogg · 10-19-2006, 10:11 PM

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.

pissonNOS · 10-19-2006, 10:20 PM

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

**Ron 586** · 10-19-2006, 10:22 PM

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?

centsless · 10-19-2006, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron 586

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!!

Ram-Man · 10-19-2006, 10:33 PM

Sorry its off the subject but your truck is the look I'm after with mine. Thanks for the pics nice work on yours!!

GMC Jim · 10-20-2006, 05:27 AM

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

Bishops Trucks · 10-20-2006, 07:06 AM

Can you say "YOUR HIRED".

sleepyboy · 10-20-2006, 07:34 AM

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.

centsless · 10-20-2006, 07:00 PM

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.
Bob

10-19-2006, 07:40 PM	#1
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	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? Attachment 220182 Attachment 220183 Attachment 220184 __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 10-04-2007 at 08:42 PM.

10-19-2006, 08:03 PM	#2
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,109	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! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

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10-19-2006, 08:23 PM	#4
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	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. Last edited by Ram-Man; 10-19-2006 at 08:24 PM.

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centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: new mechanic? Thanks Ram man!! Here are a couple. Before and after I lowered it. Attachment 220206 Attachment 220207 Attachment 220208 Attachment 220209 Attachment 220210 __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 10-04-2007 at 08:42 PM.

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ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: new mechanic? He's gotta be alright with a ride like that. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

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jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	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.

10-19-2006, 09:35 PM	#8
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	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!! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-19-2006, 10:04 PM	#9
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: new mechanic? I was always told that great mechanics never have time to work on their own vehicles. Sounds like here is an eception!

10-19-2006, 10:07 PM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: new mechanic? mabe that's why he drives somthing he can fix in his sleep __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-19-2006, 10:11 PM	#11
alblogg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 62	Re: new mechanic? 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. __________________ '07 G6 Wife's car '00 Malibu stock, just a parts getter. '99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher

10-19-2006, 10:20 PM	#12
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: new mechanic? 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 __________________ 69 GMC bagged

10-19-2006, 10:22 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	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? __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-19-2006, 10:33 PM	#15
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: new mechanic? Sorry its off the subject but your truck is the look I'm after with mine. Thanks for the pics nice work on yours!!

10-20-2006, 05:27 AM	#16
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: new mechanic? centsless....sure like the rear bumper on your truck... What would the bumper be from originally ????? __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).



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10-20-2006, 07:34 AM	#18
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	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.

10-20-2006, 07:00 PM	#19
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	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. Bob __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

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