Got a new job! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-03-2005, 08:33 PM

I've been working for myself cutting grass and working on trucks for the past couple years and I needed something better to do so I got a job at the junkyard. I work from 3:45-5:00 monday through friday, and 9:00-2:00 on saturday. I started out at 5 bucks an hour. It's awesome but it sucks at the same time. I helped cut the front crossmembers and rear ends out of 73-87 1 ton duallies today. Most were crewcabs and were in good shape, a couple just needed an engine. I know if he gets any k20's or k30's in I'm going to make sure I save one! Just thought it was awesome that I got this job.

HeavyD · 12-03-2005, 09:30 PM

Sounds like you will enjoy working there. That yard ever get any pre-72 stuff in there, be it trucks or cars?

matthufham · 12-03-2005, 10:09 PM

that's an interesting job, but hard labor at the same time. good luck and i pray you get a raise.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-03-2005, 10:26 PM

Yeah there's a couple 68-72 trucks out there but they're picked over. He gets a couple 1950's-1960's Chevy cars and trucks every once in awhile. Most of 'em get crushed though. There's a 80 something chevy 3500 that's gonna get hacked up first thing on monday along with a late 70's GMC welding truck that I'm going to buy the bed off of.

And the pay is another thing I've already talked to him about.

But hey it's a start! I said something about 12 bucks an hour and it seemed like he went along with it, we'll see.

CG · 12-03-2005, 11:24 PM

minimum wage in washington state is 7.35, i was surprised when i saw your starting wage is 5.00.....hope you get your raise.

Longhorn Man · 12-03-2005, 11:30 PM

isn't FEDERAL minimum wage 5.15?

mocwon · 12-04-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

isn't FEDERAL minimum wage 5.15?

That's correct, $5.15 is Federal minimum wage. Never heard of a state minimum wage since it's Federal law.

71swb4x4 · 12-04-2005, 12:25 AM

Sounds like a fun job!
As a side note states can make laws that override federal laws as long as they are stricter. Hence the higher min wage in WA.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-04-2005, 12:30 AM

.15 cents really doesn't matter to me, he didn't really have to give me the job since he already has a couple other guys out there doing stuff, and I don't want to make this some kind of legal problem! Hell he even buys us stuff to drink while we're out there. NO it's not beer.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-04-2005, 11:15 AM

Congrats on the new job hope you see a raise soon.....

junkyarddog1956 · 12-04-2005, 03:49 PM

Congrats on your new job .... OK , everyone don't read this , but I have to ask Robert , Is there any rust free or at least nice 73 - 79 Ford truck beds in your yard ? I am currentlty restoring a 73 F-100 for a customer and he is headed to South Texas for the winter and is looking for a good bed ? Let me know when you have time ...thanks in advance ... Joe

**BOSS** · 12-04-2005, 04:40 PM

Congrats on the job,hope you can find some of those rare parts to compensate for the pay,good luck,it does sounds like fun to me.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-04-2005, 05:46 PM

Joe, I think there might be a couple out there. I'll look around on Monday and see what I can find. What town is he headed to?

junkyarddog1956 · 12-04-2005, 05:49 PM

Robert , down around the gulf , Corpus Cristi (sp) I think ... he loves to travel so that really won't be an issue . Let me know , Thanks , Joe

phantom dually · 12-04-2005, 06:04 PM

Congrats on the job.

Longhorn Man · 12-04-2005, 06:20 PM

Well, since it is probably under the table, then you're doing better off than some one making almost 6 bucks an hr, plus the discount you'll be getting on your invintory.

Either way around it, it's money, and in all reality, a pretty cool job.

blazerboy72 · 12-04-2005, 06:52 PM

Congrats on the new job. Do they have any LQ9's in that junkyard

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-04-2005, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. It is an awesome job, it's a lot of work but it's cool.

Hey Joe like I said I'll check tomorrow and let you know. Corpus is about an hour from here I think.

blazerboy72, nope none of that stuff.

Sweet72 · 12-04-2005, 10:51 PM

Congrats and good luck with the new job! You'll be a richer man (in knowledge) after working there.

12-03-2005, 08:33 PM	#1
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Got a new job! I've been working for myself cutting grass and working on trucks for the past couple years and I needed something better to do so I got a job at the junkyard. I work from 3:45-5:00 monday through friday, and 9:00-2:00 on saturday. I started out at 5 bucks an hour. It's awesome but it sucks at the same time. I helped cut the front crossmembers and rear ends out of 73-87 1 ton duallies today. Most were crewcabs and were in good shape, a couple just needed an engine. I know if he gets any k20's or k30's in I'm going to make sure I save one! Just thought it was awesome that I got this job. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-03-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Re: Got a new job! Sounds like you will enjoy working there. That yard ever get any pre-72 stuff in there, be it trucks or cars? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 12-03-2005 at 09:31 PM.

12-03-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Got a new job! that's an interesting job, but hard labor at the same time. good luck and i pray you get a raise.

12-03-2005, 10:26 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Got a new job! Yeah there's a couple 68-72 trucks out there but they're picked over. He gets a couple 1950's-1960's Chevy cars and trucks every once in awhile. Most of 'em get crushed though. There's a 80 something chevy 3500 that's gonna get hacked up first thing on monday along with a late 70's GMC welding truck that I'm going to buy the bed off of. And the pay is another thing I've already talked to him about. But hey it's a start! I said something about 12 bucks an hour and it seemed like he went along with it, we'll see. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Got a new job! minimum wage in washington state is 7.35, i was surprised when i saw your starting wage is 5.00.....hope you get your raise.

12-03-2005, 11:30 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a new job! isn't FEDERAL minimum wage 5.15?

12-04-2005, 12:25 AM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Got a new job! Sounds like a fun job! As a side note states can make laws that override federal laws as long as they are stricter. Hence the higher min wage in WA. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-04-2005, 12:30 AM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Got a new job! .15 cents really doesn't matter to me, he didn't really have to give me the job since he already has a couple other guys out there doing stuff, and I don't want to make this some kind of legal problem! Hell he even buys us stuff to drink while we're out there. NO it's not beer. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-04-2005, 11:15 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Got a new job! Congrats on the new job hope you see a raise soon..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-04-2005, 03:49 PM	#11
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Re: Got a new job! Congrats on your new job .... OK , everyone don't read this , but I have to ask Robert , Is there any rust free or at least nice 73 - 79 Ford truck beds in your yard ? I am currentlty restoring a 73 F-100 for a customer and he is headed to South Texas for the winter and is looking for a good bed ? Let me know when you have time ...thanks in advance ... Joe __________________ 69 Chev C-10 ... painted and ready to reassemble ( for sale ) 82 Custom Deluxe ( have parts to restore )

12-04-2005, 04:40 PM	#12
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Got a new job! Congrats on the job,hope you can find some of those rare parts to compensate for the pay,good luck,it does sounds like fun to me. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

12-04-2005, 05:46 PM	#13
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Got a new job! Joe, I think there might be a couple out there. I'll look around on Monday and see what I can find. What town is he headed to? __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-04-2005, 05:49 PM	#14
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Re: Got a new job! Robert , down around the gulf , Corpus Cristi (sp) I think ... he loves to travel so that really won't be an issue . Let me know , Thanks , Joe __________________ 69 Chev C-10 ... painted and ready to reassemble ( for sale ) 82 Custom Deluxe ( have parts to restore )

12-04-2005, 06:04 PM	#15
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Got a new job! Congrats on the job. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

12-04-2005, 06:20 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a new job! Well, since it is probably under the table, then you're doing better off than some one making almost 6 bucks an hr, plus the discount you'll be getting on your invintory. Either way around it, it's money, and in all reality, a pretty cool job.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

12-04-2005, 06:52 PM	#17
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Got a new job! Congrats on the new job. Do they have any LQ9's in that junkyard

12-04-2005, 09:50 PM	#18
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Got a new job! Thanks for the replies guys. It is an awesome job, it's a lot of work but it's cool. Hey Joe like I said I'll check tomorrow and let you know. Corpus is about an hour from here I think. blazerboy72, nope none of that stuff. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-04-2005, 10:51 PM	#19
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Got a new job! Congrats and good luck with the new job! You'll be a richer man (in knowledge) after working there. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.