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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
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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, 11:00 PM
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You're blowing it. That Dr business will get you nowhere. Whaddaya want, a yacht? You could have had a pile of stinky used parts running your life buuuut noooooooo, you want to go be a doctor.
Stop by my new shop as you traverse California. San Luis Obispo is a good place to stop between LA and the Bay Area.
You can find me at 2964 S. Higuera in San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401
Best of luck to you Dr! (Dr!) !!!
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post Aug 5 2009, 11:09 PM
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Could you please do a whole classic thread "Dr.Evil's Tranny Clinic" write up so we can just do it ourselves?

I have one good one, one something going on in the output flanges (trust in/out) and two unknown, told they were good, sitting 20+ years both out of wrecks with broken mounts.

Always wanted a spare but shipping would kill me from Canada. There's a semi-local guy that does it here but costs more than shipping to you.

I've built bug engines for a long time, but I've only ever changed swing axles, shimmed the diff and flipped a diff once.Trannys for bugs I just phoned Rancho, it's cheap and in my hands two weeks later.

Classic thread please!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 11:15 PM
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I am writing a possible video syllabus (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I am going to see if Zach and I can make a how to video and sell it. That should address many questions and guide people through the process. Its a ways out and wont be done until I retire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 5 2009, 11:16 PM
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Mark,
I wish I could do a clinic in Canada. I would even give you the better exchange rate of 1:1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Find 4-5 people and lets do it!
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post Aug 5 2009, 11:57 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2009, 01:16 AM) *

Mark,
I wish I could do a clinic in Canada. I would even give you the better exchange rate of 1:1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Find 4-5 people and lets do it!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I've seen what you charge! I bet I could do that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I bet I could get that many from mike galloway (mikes 914) alone...shit he must have 20 cores...he'll make you build and go through them all I bet!
Do you do the 911 901? I know one that needs doing.
We have a spare room, but once your done do a holiday!

Bet Dave P wants one



If your serious I think I could make this happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 6 2009, 12:15 AM
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Haven't you seen the movie? If you don't train another Jeti knight, you don't get to go on to the next life. You have to keep comming back to give advise to the young warriors until they can do it themselves.
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post Aug 6 2009, 08:10 AM
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Ummm doc opened his big mouth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I already have your minimum 4 trannies

So....fall or spring Canadian paid vacation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 6 2009, 08:36 AM
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So what your telling us is that you will have to wash your hands after you pee instead of before you pee...hahaha .... good luck in your next venture
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post Aug 6 2009, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Aug 6 2009, 10:10 AM) *

Ummm doc opened his big mouth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I already have your minimum 4 trannies

So....fall or spring Canadian paid vacation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Mark,

I am very serious. I have wanted to go back to CA since I was there last back in 93. I have a soft spot for Canadians. PM me and lets get it set up. I can do it pretty quickly.
Yes I do ALL 901 so 911 is included. I have one that i am finishing up for pick up on Wed, actually.
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post Aug 6 2009, 01:46 PM
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Haven't you seen the movie? If you don't train another Jeti knight, you don't get to go on to the next life. You have to keep comming back to give advise to the young warriors until they can do it themselves.


Billy,
As luck would have it I am in negotiations with a potential Sith trainee right now. He is serious about taking over the biz and putting the time in to learn the ins and outs of repair. C'mon, jedi? Me? Not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

"Embrace your anger!"
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post Aug 6 2009, 02:06 PM
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Let me know if you want help with the training video.

I have a production company, www.cupomeat.net (although the website is in flux right now) and can certainly do anything related to video.

As for you being a sith lord, NOT A CHANCE, I've seen the inside of your garage. No self respecting bad guy would ever hang onto the stuff you do... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Aug 6 2009, 02:34 PM
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Not nice, Eric.

We can talk Wed about the video. I am very much wanting to do this. I just need a camera and a camera man to start with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Zach has agreed to help, but his free time is poo.
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post Aug 6 2009, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2009, 01:34 PM) *

Not nice, Eric.

We can talk Wed about the video. I am very much wanting to do this. I just need a camera and a camera man to start with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Zach has agreed to help, but his free time is poo.


Can you video all your future clinics and then edit them to your liking for the final cut? Just something to think about.
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post Aug 6 2009, 03:56 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2009, 01:34 PM) *

Not nice, Eric.

We can talk Wed about the video. I am very much wanting to do this. I just need a camera and a camera man to start with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Zach has agreed to help, but his free time is poo.


Can you video all your future clinics and then edit them to your liking for the final cut? Just something to think about.


Two problems I foresee with that idea; I need to be involved with the rebuilding and teaching and dont want to be distracted by videoing, and I dont have a video camera. I can remedy the no camera part probably pretty easy. Its possible to get some footage of the clinics with out denying those that are there to learn, I think. I'll look into it. Do you have any ideas of a good, inexpensive video camera that I can get? I dont know squat about video since VHS went out of style (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Aug 6 2009, 04:12 PM
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I'd get one that records on mini disc's.

I'm just suggesting that you tape for extra footage. Your going to be instructing three clinics and you should be able to use a majority of that free footage. Then you can tape the tech stuff that you would probably need later. Thats why editors get paid the big bucks! Plus you would want to look back upon your days when you used to get your hands nice and greasy, and think of all the fun you used to have and the riff raff you used to talk too!

Ohhh, Have one of the freeloaders video tape. Follow you around like a little puppy! Dude, a majority of the work would be done and you would be getting paid to do it. A big time saver!
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you/the work deserves a pro vid job.

advertise on cl, look at some work/resume's.
choose one and do it.

it'll be well worth it in the end.

i've got your guy here, and a bitchen' soundset*
if you swing by minneapolis.

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you/the work deserves a pro vid job.

advertise on cl, look at some work/resume's.
choose one and do it.

it'll be well worth it in the end.

i've got your guy here, and a bitchen' soundset*
if you swing by minneapolis.

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After thinking about it you are right, He deserves a pro vid!
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I can handle the quality video work for him, just need to work out the details.

Anyway, a real pro vid job is $6k-$10k for the crew for the day (DP, 3 crew and equipment) and that doesn't even get into the editing/post costs. These are NYC prices, so I'd bet less in central PA, but not too much less.

Whatever he wants to do.
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i have a crew that would do it just as an excuse to get together. it would be cheap to shoot.
anyone skilled will need some post production payola- but again, worth it. think of it this way:
stuff like this needs to be done for the future generations of 914 owners as much as for us now. do it once, very well, and your vid is viewed until humans stop driving.

p.s.:here's my buddy's space, but there's a garage i know of that would slay.
http://www.escapespace.com/studio.html
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