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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Mar 2, 2025 at 3:44 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    :hattip::hattip:
     
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    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Had quite the February. Aunt passed from cancer the day after Valentines, state issued my Journeyman license which came with a $0 per hour raise, and just passed my Limited exam for my second license. Have had interviews with other companies but also looking at work vans to possibly just start my own thing at this point..
     
  3. Mar 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    Condoloncese on your Aunt.

    I'm sure you'll have no issues finding a better gig or venturing out on your owm. You're a go getter!
     
  4. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
    Delta09

    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    @FlyingWolfe I heard you like shitshows. This is something I had to do last weekend :anonymous:

    [​IMG]

    Didn't need that stud anyways :anonymous:
     
  5. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
    2ndhandTacoman

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    Have you ever seen the episode of 'How it's made' when the went to the bowling ball factory?

    Thanks. Today is the 1st day that I've felt a bit better. The ears are finally starting to pop and the wheezing and hacking isn't as bad.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
    Hay Lobos

    Hay Lobos Well-Known Member

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    License is a big deal, congrats! Sorry to hear about your aunt.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    What the hell??????
     
  8. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    So sorry to hear, my condolences
     
  9. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Yea I did.
    Nothing like Candlepin balls.
    No core.
    No drilled holes.
    It is interesting that ten pin bowlers have like 15 different balls.
    The pros have a tractor trailer rig follow them with drill facilities and 100’s of balls.
    We use one set of balls everywhere.. lol
     
  10. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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  11. Mar 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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    Squirt Certified in forklifts and meme stealing =)

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    Morning :hattip:
     
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    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    That must have hurt
     
  13. Mar 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    I think you and Cole would be great partners...he's so upbeat and high energy
     
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Hes actually not bad, they were planning on pairing him with me because he wants to do more commercial work (he only has his limited license) but theyre not getting Journeyman commercial work at Apprentice pricing out of me so they can blow me.
     
  16. Mar 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    IMO they're a bag of shit. The Chevy Express is your best bet honestly.
     
  18. Mar 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Im on my second trans and theyre total dogshit. Thats what our fleet runs and we have a shop with two lifts and a full time mechanic because Chevy.
    That and not being able to stand in the back of it sucks.
     
  19. Mar 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
    Delta09

    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    Damn, they're all suffering from that crap. o_O Transit's have been blowing rear ends, transmissions, brakes are difficult to replace, etc.
     
  20. Mar 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Ok I’m going to say something.
    IF you had a trailer. You could tow it to the job site.
    If a problem happened with the tow vehicle, you can use ANOTHER VEHICLE and continue on with work.
    Now I know there is a shit show with write off stuff but if you got a truck, trailer combo, you can still write off stuff
    and you wouldn’t have to revamp a new van when it had to be replaced or find a way to get tools to another site while the van is down. But, that’s just an opinion. I did stay at holiday inns a lot….. ROFLMAO…
    OH, and I know you can use a trailer..
     

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