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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:01 PM
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Old mechanic saying hi.

Just introducing my self to the forum. Nice to meet you all. I hope to learn a lot from you and pass on some of my knowledge from 32 years as working as a auto tech.
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:23 PM
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Welcome! What was most of your work on, anything in particular? 32 years of experience makes you middle aged around here, not old
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:36 PM
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I have worked on most everything over the years. I have always worked for independent shops so my experience is quite varied. I worked for a few years in a Mazda specialty shop that concentrated on SCCA racing. Right now I do mostly restorations and custom work while keeping a eye on the younger guys in the shop making sure they do not screw anything up. I specialize in electrical work and computer diagnostics.
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:40 PM
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Welcome to the site. Although not required, do you own an Oldsmobile?
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:45 PM
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Welcome to the group... 32 years experience is saying a lot for your dedication to the automotive industry....Are there any special interest vehicles you have a preference for from a professional or hobby standpoint???
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 04:19 PM
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I have a 68 98 right now. My family used to own a Oldsmobile dealership, Bush Olds in Lenoir NC and Valley Chevrolet in Granite Falls NC.
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 04:24 PM
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welcome! got any parts laying around from the dealership
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Shortfuze
I have a 68 98 right now. .
Can you post a pic ? We'd like to see it .
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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68' Ninety-Eight one of my favorites....X2 on pics!!!
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 06:26 PM
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Welcome from another (transplanted) North Carolinian. Interestingly enough, I was a volunteer timer/marshal & corner worker for SCCA in the late 1960s - Road America - Elkhart Lake, Blackhawk Farms, Watkins Glen, etc.
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 06:49 PM
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Talking

Originally Posted by Shortfuze
I have worked on most everything over the years. I have always worked for independent shops so my experience is quite varied. I worked for a few years in a Mazda specialty shop that concentrated on SCCA racing. Right now I do mostly restorations and custom work while keeping a eye on the younger guys in the shop making sure they do not screw anything up. I specialize in electrical work and computer diagnostics.
Well welcome, Electrics are not my high suit and I have a Miata. might need to pick your brain at times.

You will find this to be a exceptionally knowledgeable ecliptic group, unlike many forums also most generally gentlemen. I hope you find a home here.... Tedd
Old Sep 18, 2019 | 09:26 PM
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Tedd, I like your second comment and agree with it whole heartedly. Welcome Shortfuse and I think you will fit in here.
Old Sep 19, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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Welcome, I had a 68 98 and love them!
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