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808_67C10 · 02-22-2019, 02:21 PM

Kieth, Sorry that I am a little late on this. I retired in 2015 and took a year to decompress then decided I was bored (mainly because I needed/wanted more money for toys) and went back to work... I retired young (44yrs old) so, I am sure that had a lot to do with it. I'd like to echo everyone's praise toward your contribution here. I learn so much from your posts and value your opinion... I am sure that knowledge can be used in a way that brings in more money on top of that retirement. I am a born die-hard GM fan so, just having access to your brain is a blessing!!! Good luck, Congrats, and when you come to Hawaii look me up! - Frank

skyphix · 02-22-2019, 05:13 PM

Congratulations Keith - even if it was unplanned ahead of time, you get to have a little more fun now with the next journey! You could probably release a series of books with what you know and have learned over the years at GM.

Thanks for always being an encyclopedia-on-demand for this forum, and I can't wait to see where you go from here!

From: A random internet fan.

**mrtoni** · 02-22-2019, 06:28 PM

Man, I’ve been retired 20 days and I’m bored as hell. Snowed like every other day. Prob gonna get at least a part time job. Was pretty stoked to retire at 49 but too cold to work in garage and only get my kids 1/2 the time

OldCreek · 02-22-2019, 11:02 PM

Be sure to stay busy, my friend!

Keep posting your knowledge for the rest of us!

Wil

LT7A · 02-23-2019, 04:33 AM

Congratulations Keith! It's been a big part of your life and I hope you got a good chunk of change to enjoy and explore the next phase of life with. Maybe even enough to get another square body to work on? Thanks for all of your input here.

Spun Bearing · 02-23-2019, 09:03 AM

Keith
Congratulations- I am envious.

PM me know if you are looking for part time work. We're in Madison Heights.

bigblock73 · 02-23-2019, 01:37 PM

Congrats Keith. You are a wealth of knowledge, hope to meet you in person someday!

**jocko** · 02-23-2019, 03:49 PM

Congrats Keith, that's awesome. I retired once, got a second 'career', now work twice as much as before - I'd avoid that trap if at all possible

Enjoy, obviously quite an accomplishment. Did the "package" include a trailer full of old Truck Data Books?

Desert1957 · 02-23-2019, 04:44 PM

Sounds awesome Keith, Now you can be a "Full Time" forum administrator here.

LOL

Dannyboy1966 · 02-23-2019, 05:49 PM

Congratulations Keith, you have earned your retirement and then some. Something to occupy your time helps with not working everyday, i about went crazy until I found something, so working on my truck, or fishing / nature walks helped. I also hope they gave you a fat package, and a truck load of stuff to share.

Axle · 02-23-2019, 08:33 PM

Congrats! I'm sure you will be quite happy once the realization that there is no more corporate beurocracy to ruin the day.

**LEEVON** · 02-23-2019, 08:53 PM

Best wishes on your next adventure Keith!

TwoFiftyShifter · 02-23-2019, 09:14 PM

Who the heck is this guy anyway?

S10Fan · 02-24-2019, 06:49 AM

That's Awesome! Enjoy every minute of it! I do hope your retirement is limited to GM and not the forum, your knowledge on "Squares" is unmatched.

I'm 32 years in (UPS) and would like to do 3 more, but I might retire tomorrow. LOL

One thing is for sure, I will not die wishing I'd spent more time at work!

Keith Seymore · 02-24-2019, 02:20 PM

Thanks guys -

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Who the heck is this guy anyway?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926

tucsonjwt · 02-27-2019, 09:57 PM

Congratulations.

My brother had about the same amount of service when he retired from GM management many years ago. He retired on a Friday and went back to work as a contract employee on the following Monday. That is a common theme in large corporations to manage the salaried workforce after reduction in force. I suspect that you might end up doing the same thing. It is very difficult to reduce the salaried (especially engineering) workforce without some significant problems. Qualified engineers, regardless of the field, are always hard to find and have transferable skills in different industries.

You can't beat retirement as long as you have your health and enough resources to sustain a comfortable lifestyle. Now you can exercise those old blue Pontiac horses more often.

Tom · 02-28-2019, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

After 39 years and 7 months I will be separating from General Motors.

As long as you aren't separating from us then all is good.

*gmachinz* · 02-28-2019, 08:45 PM

You should write books on concours restoration aspects of these trucks-put your hard earned knowledge in writing and derive an income from that.

69heavychevy · 03-01-2019, 11:24 PM

Congratulations Mr. Keith Seymore. Thank you for always being willing to share the wealth of knowledge you possess with this board.
Consider yourself lucky for even being offered a "package". By the time my generation (millennial) reaches retirement age, the only package we'll be receiving is a boot in the a.....

bandit0067 · 03-02-2019, 07:31 AM

Congrats Keith. After 35 years in a very high stress job , I slipped out the back a few months ago ....and love it. Have they told you the downside to retirement....no more weekends off and no more holidays off and absolutely , no more vacations off.....ha ha. Don t think they call it retirement any more.....we just refocus.....enjoy my friend..

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-02-2019, 12:57 PM

Congratulations Keith, a well deserved retirement. I don't think you'll have any problem finding a hobby and staying busy......

***Liz*** · 03-04-2019, 01:04 PM

Congratulations on your retirement. I have to say I have learned a ton from you over the years. The historic information you have shared is awesome. Thank you for being such a great asset to our community for so long. Now you will have more time to post

Steve Cole · 03-04-2019, 01:59 PM

Congrats on your retirement Keith, just don't retire from here!

mingoman · 03-07-2019, 05:25 AM

Congrats and enjoy Keith!

**oldwagon** · 03-07-2019, 11:23 PM

Keith, congratulations on your retirement! Been out her for six years now and enjoying every minute of it!!! Enjoy reading your posts.

02-22-2019, 02:21 PM	#26
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: - Retiring - Kieth, Sorry that I am a little late on this. I retired in 2015 and took a year to decompress then decided I was bored (mainly because I needed/wanted more money for toys) and went back to work... I retired young (44yrs old) so, I am sure that had a lot to do with it. I'd like to echo everyone's praise toward your contribution here. I learn so much from your posts and value your opinion... I am sure that knowledge can be used in a way that brings in more money on top of that retirement. I am a born die-hard GM fan so, just having access to your brain is a blessing!!! Good luck, Congrats, and when you come to Hawaii look me up! - Frank __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

02-22-2019, 05:13 PM	#27
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations Keith - even if it was unplanned ahead of time, you get to have a little more fun now with the next journey! You could probably release a series of books with what you know and have learned over the years at GM. Thanks for always being an encyclopedia-on-demand for this forum, and I can't wait to see where you go from here! From: A random internet fan. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

02-22-2019, 06:28 PM	#28
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: - Retiring - Man, I’ve been retired 20 days and I’m bored as hell. Snowed like every other day. Prob gonna get at least a part time job. Was pretty stoked to retire at 49 but too cold to work in garage and only get my kids 1/2 the time

02-22-2019, 11:02 PM	#29
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: - Retiring - Be sure to stay busy, my friend! Keep posting your knowledge for the rest of us! Wil __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-23-2019, 04:33 AM	#30
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations Keith! It's been a big part of your life and I hope you got a good chunk of change to enjoy and explore the next phase of life with. Maybe even enough to get another square body to work on? Thanks for all of your input here.

02-23-2019, 09:03 AM	#31
Spun Bearing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 27	Re: - Retiring - Keith Congratulations- I am envious. PM me know if you are looking for part time work. We're in Madison Heights.

02-23-2019, 01:37 PM	#32
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: - Retiring - Congrats Keith. You are a wealth of knowledge, hope to meet you in person someday! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-23-2019, 03:49 PM	#33
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: - Retiring - Congrats Keith, that's awesome. I retired once, got a second 'career', now work twice as much as before - I'd avoid that trap if at all possible Enjoy, obviously quite an accomplishment. Did the "package" include a trailer full of old Truck Data Books?

02-23-2019, 04:44 PM	#34
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: - Retiring - Sounds awesome Keith, Now you can be a "Full Time" forum administrator here. LOL __________________ Desert

02-23-2019, 05:49 PM	#35
Dannyboy1966 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: KANSAS CITY Posts: 100	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations Keith, you have earned your retirement and then some. Something to occupy your time helps with not working everyday, i about went crazy until I found something, so working on my truck, or fishing / nature walks helped. I also hope they gave you a fat package, and a truck load of stuff to share.

02-23-2019, 08:33 PM	#36
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,212	Re: - Retiring - Congrats! I'm sure you will be quite happy once the realization that there is no more corporate beurocracy to ruin the day.

02-23-2019, 08:53 PM	#37
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: - Retiring - Best wishes on your next adventure Keith! __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-23-2019, 09:14 PM	#38
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: - Retiring - Who the heck is this guy anyway? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

02-24-2019, 06:49 AM	#39
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: - Retiring - That's Awesome! Enjoy every minute of it! I do hope your retirement is limited to GM and not the forum, your knowledge on "Squares" is unmatched. I'm 32 years in (UPS) and would like to do 3 more, but I might retire tomorrow. LOL One thing is for sure, I will not die wishing I'd spent more time at work! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-27-2019, 09:57 PM	#41
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations. My brother had about the same amount of service when he retired from GM management many years ago. He retired on a Friday and went back to work as a contract employee on the following Monday. That is a common theme in large corporations to manage the salaried workforce after reduction in force. I suspect that you might end up doing the same thing. It is very difficult to reduce the salaried (especially engineering) workforce without some significant problems. Qualified engineers, regardless of the field, are always hard to find and have transferable skills in different industries. You can't beat retirement as long as you have your health and enough resources to sustain a comfortable lifestyle. Now you can exercise those old blue Pontiac horses more often.



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02-28-2019, 08:45 PM	#43
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: - Retiring - You should write books on concours restoration aspects of these trucks-put your hard earned knowledge in writing and derive an income from that.

03-01-2019, 11:24 PM	#44
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations Mr. Keith Seymore. Thank you for always being willing to share the wealth of knowledge you possess with this board. Consider yourself lucky for even being offered a "package". By the time my generation (millennial) reaches retirement age, the only package we'll be receiving is a boot in the a..... __________________ 80 C10 SWB Step Side - 350 w/ vortec heads, TH350, 12-bolt 3.73

03-02-2019, 07:31 AM	#45
bandit0067 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South of the Mason Dixon Line Posts: 61	Re: - Retiring - Congrats Keith. After 35 years in a very high stress job , I slipped out the back a few months ago ....and love it. Have they told you the downside to retirement....no more weekends off and no more holidays off and absolutely , no more vacations off.....ha ha. Don t think they call it retirement any more.....we just refocus.....enjoy my friend..

03-02-2019, 12:57 PM	#46
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations Keith, a well deserved retirement. I don't think you'll have any problem finding a hobby and staying busy...... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-04-2019, 01:04 PM	#47
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: - Retiring - Congratulations on your retirement. I have to say I have learned a ton from you over the years. The historic information you have shared is awesome. Thank you for being such a great asset to our community for so long. Now you will have more time to post

03-04-2019, 01:59 PM	#48
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: - Retiring - Congrats on your retirement Keith, just don't retire from here!

03-07-2019, 05:25 AM	#49
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: - Retiring - Congrats and enjoy Keith! __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496

03-07-2019, 11:23 PM	#50
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 756	Re: - Retiring - Keith, congratulations on your retirement! Been out her for six years now and enjoying every minute of it!!! Enjoy reading your posts.

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