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> Just an FYI, I am retiring from the tranny rebuild biz this May-June, Update: didn’t retire, managed to continue
Dr Evil
post Aug 5 2009, 03:00 PM
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Some folks seem to have the impression that I will always be a resource for rebuilding gear boxes. I have been remarkably able to do this while going to medical school, and have lots of time to do it while pursuing my MPH online, but I intend to start a residency in July 2010 and as such I will be taking a break from rebuilding transmissions, making bolts, engine adapters, etc. I will need to focus on my new profession and will be way too busy to fulfill rebuild obligations. So, ya better take advantage of me while you can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:09 PM
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Funny, May/June I'll be retiring from my real job. Maybe I'll take up trans rebuilding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:11 PM
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Maybe I can come out a certify you so people trust you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 5 2009, 01:00 PM) *

better take advantage of me while you can



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post Aug 5 2009, 03:21 PM
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:23 PM
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I forgot to mention that all of my customers will still have access to me and 6mo/6kmi warranty still stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:39 PM
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Dang,

My lack of job and money is being exceeded by yer leaving the business. Did you train an apprentice?

I understand. Residency means no life. Good luck with the new job.

Now we need somebody to buy yer parts stash....

Take care, store up on sleep now.

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post Aug 5 2009, 03:51 PM
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I have not had an apprentice, but not for lack of want. I would dig teaching someone who could take over like I did for Red-Beard when he retired.

I plan on liquidating my parts stash during my rebuild tour of the US (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That is why I am out of cores, and only looking for one for a customer currently.

I need to make a stock pile of bolts, but I hate making those damn bolts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 03:52 PM
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Oh ya, I am not leaving the community completely high and dry, I am sourcing alternative builders. I would love to see their work first, but will likely not be able to. Thus, I will be posting in my retirement thread the contacts I have found/been given and people can see if they are any good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 04:07 PM
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post Aug 5 2009, 05:57 PM
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Maybe I can come out a certify you so people trust you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Who certified you?
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post Aug 5 2009, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 5 2009, 05:11 PM) *

Maybe I can come out a certify you so people trust you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Who certified you?





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post Aug 5 2009, 06:01 PM
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Will the T-Shirts be done by your retirement?

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post Aug 5 2009, 06:32 PM
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Back in the late 60s I rebuilt T10s/Muncies for 20 bucks plus parts.....bout 2 hours of work. I'd also get them for 20 bucks to take it out & put it back in....that was work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) The iron case Ford T-10 is one heavy sumbitch when you have it for a chest ornament.
Did a decent biddness till I got drafted. It seems that folks are intimidated by transmissions and don't wanna tackle them. The vast majority of the problems consisted of sliders, syncros, & dog teeth, the same with 901s......piece of cake.

The big difference these days are prices. A T-10 silder assembly back then was under 40 bucks.....the same for gear sets over the counter at the Chevy dealer. 40 bucks will hardly get ya a 901 dog tooth ring now days. 901 gut prices are outragous.....thus used bits come into play. If you can't afford (or find) a new 1st gear slider, your 914 is daid...unless you go with a decent used bit. Judgment here is invaluable. I would think that judgment is what people pay Doc for.....cause a monkey can put the thing together.
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post Aug 5 2009, 06:40 PM
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What do you mean, a Monkey DOES put them together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

On the 1st slider front, what on that. There are things a brewing....
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post Aug 5 2009, 07:14 PM
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Mike,
If you are working in the ER, we could put a 901 on a gurney to get you in the mood. Your skills as a tranny guru is truly an art and doesn't need to stop because of your residency.
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...I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts...If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


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post Aug 5 2009, 07:25 PM
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So what are you doing a residency in? Some certainly leave more free time than others. In fact don't the new rules limit you to 80 hours a week and no more than 24 hours on duty at a time? That should leave you LOTS of time to meet our needs.
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post Aug 5 2009, 10:49 PM
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post Aug 5 2009, 10:54 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You're a bad person for doing this Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

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post Aug 5 2009, 10:59 PM
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Rick, that is an awesome pic. Too bad the doc has hair (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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