S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[Fabman]

Retiring?? whats that. Looks like I will be banging rocks and blowing things up till I turn to dust. They say the 60+ is the old 40+. Does not feel like it.

I’m pretty sick of sh1t right now….this state is going to hell and the economy with it. My sales were down 160k from 22 to 23 and at the same time all my materials and overhead have gone through the roof. $10k in rent, 1k in power just for the shop….plus another $400 power bill at home.…not to mention crushing taxes. Its just not viable anymore.

 

[misterpeanut]

Heading over the "hill" to Carson City or Reno might not be a bad idea. JR and Robbin at RBS Supercharges left Grass Valley/Nevada City for Carson area and their only regret is why they didn't do it 10 years earlier. Bill Miller (BME Rods) has been in Carson City for decades. Summit has the Hot August Nights show every year and thousands of cars come, and because of it Reno and Carson City have a decent hot-rod scene. They also have a cool track https://renofernleyraceway.com/ and you're not to far away from your old stomping grounds. Tons of mining in North Nevada and those guys always need fab work.

 

[Fabman]

While we're on the subject,I'm looking for an 06ish 3 valve block and heads. I'm going to use a different crank, so all I need is the block.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I’m pretty sick of sh1t right now….this state is going to hell and the economy with it. My sales were down 160k from 22 to 23 and at the same time all my materials and overhead have gone through the roof. $10k in rent, 1k in power just for the shop….plus another $400 power bill at home.…not to mention crushing taxes. Its just not viable anymore.

Here at the other end of the world, we are going through the exact same thing. Things have to get better.

 

[SMGDHG]

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"Multimatic deep pan"? Anyone have info on that guy?

 

[Fabman]

Meanwhile, not far from me....

Small, Dated Home Priced At $2 Million In NorCal Causes Social Media Uproar

The 1,134-square-foot house with stained olive carpeting and dated appliances is listed at just under $2 million.

patch.com

 

[TMSBOSS]

Sadly, the state will have to implode under its own weight before there is any real change.

 

[EF1]

Meanwhile, not far from me....

Small, Dated Home Priced At $2 Million In NorCal Causes Social Media Uproar

The 1,134-square-foot house with stained olive carpeting and dated appliances is listed at just under $2 million.

patch.com

See what $1.4 million buys in knoxville

2400 Trillium Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920 | MLS #1256017 | Zillow

This 5800 square feet Single Family home has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It is located at 2400 Trillium Ln, Knoxville, TN.

www.zillow.com

You need to get out of Cali.

 

[Fabman]

See what $1.4 million buys in knoxville

2400 Trillium Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920 | MLS #1256017 | Zillow

This 5800 square feet Single Family home has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It is located at 2400 Trillium Ln, Knoxville, TN.

www.zillow.com

You need to get out of Cali.

I'd love to but I have no money. I'm going backwards fast.

 

[302BOB]

Cali don't seem to appreciate a guy like Fabman.......He needs to find a place that will appreciate Him for what he does......it's not time for him to (retire) yet, by any means!!!!!!!!!!........He still has plenty to offer both on the track and off!!!!!!!!!!!..........IF I had a team, He'd be my go to guy..........24/7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fabman]

Cali don't seem to appreciate a guy like Fabman.......He needs to find a place that will appreciate Him for what he does......it's not time for him to (retire) yet, by any means!!!!!!!!!!........He still has plenty to offer both on the track and off!!!!!!!!!!!..........IF I had a team, He'd be my go to guy..........24/7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm definitely appreciated, but business here is changing.
I have a niche business, I cater to a certain type of high tech companies doing R&D and one by one my customers are closing up and moving out of the state, and some of them out of the country.
Meanwhile all of my overhead and material cost are going through the roof. Additionally, all the smaller companies that I do work for or that I sublet work to are also leaving the state, so my resources are drying up.
I'm 65 and riddled with health issues, I can't move my business and I'm not super hirable at my age and physical state.
In short, I'm screwed.

Meanwhile, I'm looking for a little cheaper place to stay.

 

[302BOB]

Sal, tent city is not in your future.........A better place with a brighter future is.........help/hope is on the way................

 

[Fabman]

IF I had a team, He'd be my go to guy..........24/7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks bob, I appreciate that.

 

[Fabman]

Sal, tent city is not in your future.........A better place with a brighter future is.........help/hope is on the way................

You're right, I can't afford a tent.

 

[302BOB]

Better days are coming...............Keep your options /hope alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[302BOB]

Just to be certain...........Frankinstang is a menace that many will not be missing in their rear view mirrors any time soon!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I would have to believe there are some race teams or fabricators who could use your years of experience. Sure you might have to go work for someone else, but you might find that to be a blessing than watching all your work move away. It is shockingly cheaper to live in some of the Midwestern or Southern States and after all you are , " The Fabman!"

 

[302BOB]

He does what others only dream...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[EF1]

I'd love to but I have no money. I'm going backwards fast.

I wasn’t suggesting you buy an expensive home. Just showing the disparity in housing costs between CA and TN. Imagine what a house like the one you posted sells for in this part if the country.

 

[Fabman]

I wasn’t suggesting you buy an expensive home. Just showing the disparity in housing costs between CA and TN. Imagine what a house like the one you posted sells for in this part if the country.

Yeah I know...its sickening.