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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: Its Time!!! |
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A few of you know this but for those who dont I have signed a lease on a 3300 sq ft building in downtown Statham to run my auto repair shop. Its been in the works for sometime and I have been doing sidework out of my home for over 2 yrs. Its to the point that my day job is interfering with me making money. So I'm doin it! Next week I will be getting set up and installing a lift and all that. So hopefully I will be open full time in a week or so. So ofcorse that means now we have a more local place to do tech days and other club stuff. I will open my shop to the club whenever possible. I think it will be pretty damn sweet! I cant wait to get back from vacation to get it going _________________ Shane Price
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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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very cool, congratulations on taking the plunge! _________________ 1969 Beetle
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome! _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Oh BTW. I know everybody has a life just like me. But if you can offer your services at any point I could definately use the help. Maybe next weekend The weekend of the14th I mean. _________________ Shane Price
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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serprice wrote: | Oh BTW. I know everybody has a life just like me. But if you can offer your services at any point I could definately use the help. Maybe next weekend The weekend of the14th I mean. |
What services are you talking about? _________________ 73 Typ481
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Great to hear!
Get ready to work your ass off! _________________ Jake Raby
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66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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I'm already doin that dude. I drive 45 min every morning to my day job. Work 8-5ish. Drive 45 min back. Then work til about 11or 12 sometimes later. Then on weekends from morning til late night. So I been workin my ass off for a while. I wouldn't be surprised if this gives me a little relief I have no free time now, only difference is i'm breakin my back and makin somebody else look good during the day. I won't miss that friggin drive I can tell you that! My shop is less then 10min from the house. I hope I stay busy as shit like I am now, thats a problem I can definately deal with. I told my wife I'm gonna enjoy this vac cause it'll be a while before I take another one. Anyway me and the wife are thrilled as can be! I cant wait to get all the crap away from my house and my house can just be my house again and not have tools and parts allover the garage and 8 cars in the driveway. _________________ Shane Price
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Sapp67
Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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That's great news, Shane!
I hope to be first in line with my Nissan truck next week for some service.
I should be able to give you a hand next weekend too! _________________ Steve
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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The big difference is a side of the "experience" that you haven't really seen yet.. Its not all fun, of course but it is worth it.
"People" are the real challenge. _________________ Jake Raby
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds good! I have a Vette in my garage that I should have a clutch kit and flywheel for when I get home. I will breathe alot easier when that thing is back together and returned to its owner who has been very patient by the way. Thats my main priority when I get back. But I can still fit a few in around it. Anyway I will be glad when I get open for business so I can turn stuff around faster. I also have a baja bbug with some wiring issues I have to get done by next weekend too. I dont really have a point I'm just thinkin out loud I guess. Its hard to relax on vac when I got so much I need to get done. _________________ Shane Price
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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I just got home from Shane's new shop. It is coming along nicely. Plenty of room, good lighting and with some luck a new (to Shane) lift. _________________ 73 Typ481
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:36 am Post subject: |
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Yep, Becca is going in the morning to pay for it. Then hopefully sat. I can get a crew together to go take it down and move it to the shop and install it. So with a little luck and alot of help by Sunday workin on my back will be a thing of the past. Well atleast cut it down a bit. _________________ Shane Price
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scott
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 279 Location: bethlehem ga
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: |
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congrats and much success to you. will you be working on all makes and models- _________________ flat black 68 with biggies on back skinny up front- no power and i dont need wax!!!always ready for icecream !!! |
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Scott. Yeah, I work on everything foriegn and domestic. I'm a Honda, Acura specialist but I've been workin for an independent shop for over 10 years so I dont really specialize in anything anymore. I dont turn much away. Everything from brakes to timing belts, elctrical problems, drivability problems. I do it all. _________________ Shane Price
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Adams77
Joined: 07 Oct 2008 Posts: 142 Location: Statham, GA
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:14 am Post subject: |
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serprice wrote: | I do it all. |
Tillers, aircraft, nuclear subs, and even a racing lawn mower. |
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