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

[EF1]

Finally stuck my last win sticker on the car....looks like I have the full set.

Now what?

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Start another column.

 

[Fabman]

Start another column.

I don't think I can afford another column....my insurance company is dragging their feet about replacing all the gear that was stolen.

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

While Frankenstein sleeps….

 

[Fabman]

We lived.

 

[Fabman]

Tsunami Warning Canceled After Large Earthquakes Shake Northern CA

A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude 7 earthquake was recorded off the California coast.

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[Fabman]

Server error.

 

[302BOB]

Somebody gotta get that server straightened out..............I'm callin my Boys..............Galaxy...........Peanut...........They didn't eat yet..............Watch out server!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fabman]

Server error

 

[Bouncing Soul]

Yuk...Idaho is the current plan....lets see if I can pull it off.

I realize I’m bumping old news, but I’m a 4th Generation Bay Arean who decided Nov 6, 2012, the voters had spoken with their retroactive income tax increase, exit tax talk, decriminalizing crime and other things it was going to get bad and it was time to leave.

We had the ability to make our jobs remote and after spending time in a few metro areas chose to move to the Treasure Valley. We bought 35 acres with a solid house and moved there that Dec.

Interesting life opportunities happened and we moved to Florida, but still have the Idaho place and my parents live there now.

If you’re serious about this move I’d be happy to talk through my thoughts on it. Also- I left a Syncrowave 180, drill press, bench grinder and such I’d be happy to loan to get you going if you really do land with a “backpack”.

 

[Fabman]

I realize I’m bumping old news, but I’m a 4th Generation Bay Arean who decided Nov 6, 2012, the voters had spoken with their retroactive income tax increase, exit tax talk, decriminalizing crime and other things it was going to get bad and it was time to leave.

We had the ability to make our jobs remote and after spending time in a few metro areas chose to move to the Treasure Valley. We bought 35 acres with a solid house and moved there that Dec.

Interesting life opportunities happened and we moved to Florida, but still have the Idaho place and my parents live there now.

If you’re serious about this move I’d be happy to talk through my thoughts on it. Also- I left a Syncrowave 180, drill press, bench grinder and such I’d be happy to loan to get you going if you really do land with a “backpack”.

Oh, I'm definitely going...its the logistics that I need to work out.

 

[Bouncing Soul]

I’d say don’t believe their stats on startup and tech, but there is Micron and some others that could use high end fab work.

There’s Meridian raceway for roundy round and Firebird for drags. There’s a small community of fellas like yourself around cars, firearms and other stuff California chased out, but Idaho is *very* different. Also, the “locals” have always complained about Californians but it’s gotten pretty crazy since COVID. Get rid of CA plates and ID ASAP. I never changed my cell number but it’s better if you have a 208 number than a 408 or 925. I always called trades and services from my 208 land line- the prices are different.

It’s not the most affordable place to retire to these days but there’s a lot to like there. I planned to buy a few rentals there as I predicted the explosive growth, but COVID messed up the prices faster than I expected before we had the resources to do it.

 

[Fabman]

I’d say don’t believe their stats on startup and tech, but there is Micron and some others that could use high end fab work.

There’s Meridian raceway for roundy round and Firebird for drags. There’s a small community of fellas like yourself around cars, firearms and other stuff California chased out, but Idaho is *very* different. Also, the “locals” have always complained about Californians but it’s gotten pretty crazy since COVID. Get rid of CA plates and ID ASAP. I never changed my cell number but it’s better if you have a 208 number than a 408 or 925. I always called trades and services from my 208 land line- the prices are different.

It’s not the most affordable place to retire to these days but there’s a lot to like there. I planned to buy a few rentals there as I predicted the explosive growth, but COVID messed up the prices faster than I expected.

That's what I'm wanting to do...retire, but CA has squeezed all the money out of me and I'll end up living on a very meager retirement.
Looking at rentals every day and as time goes by there is less and less in my price range. Like basically nothing at the moment...I should have left years ago when I had some money and no debt.
I don't want to work full time but wouldn't be averse to some kind of side gig....not sure what that would be. I'd be willing to teach a welding/fab class or something like that as long as it wasn't an early class or 5 days a week.
No idea how I'd go about that with no teaching credentials....

 

[Bouncing Soul]

Too many of the artisans who made the Bay Area great have been ruined. I get so upset about it.

 

[Fabman]

Too many of the artisans who made the Bay Area great have been ruined. I get so upset about it.

You aren't kidding. Can't get anything done anymore, no one left in the crafts, especially hi tech crafts.

 

[302BOB]

Sadly, the skills and crafts of our past generations are fading fast.....People like Sal who could give a world of Knowledge and experience to somebody willing to learn are deterred because they don't have a piece of paper saying they can............I spent over 35yrs being a machinist and learning all the new NC stuff coming out...........The skilled workforce will surly be missed over time...........................

 

[Ludachris]

People like Sal who could give a world of Knowledge and experience to somebody willing to learn are deterred because they don't have a piece of paper saying they can

I suspect it has quite a bit to do with more and more of the younger generation having dreams (which some of us find unrealistic) of making huge sums of money doing things that require less manual labor, because they see so many people doing it online. They view the income ceiling of many of the old mechanical trades and artisans we know and love as not being "enough" to live the American dream. Which is sad. It seems everyone wants to be wealthy nowadays, but few are willing to do what's necessary to get there, assuming they don't come from an already wealthy family.

Personally, I attribute this to another one of the many wonderful effects of social media's toxic influences. We thought it was bad when everyone was trying so hard to keep up with the Joneses (the neighbors) when we were growing up. Forget the Joneses, now everyone is trying to keep up with all the Kardashians and other artificial/counterfeit "influencers" and gurus in their feeds who have reshaped what the masses view as being successful.

Being a machinist, an engine builder, a welder, a race car builder, a body and paint specialist, or any other type of skilled artisan in the automotive world is part of fewer and fewer kids' dreams these days. It's all about becoming Instagram famous or building a content media empire that makes you rich in an unconventional way.

And then you have the other group of young people who believe they should be paid high wages for doing simple, largely unskilled jobs.

Luckily we still have SOME young people taking an interest in mechanical trades. But the trends aren't looking good for our hobby/culture.

 

[Fabman]

I suspect it has quite a bit to do with more and more of the younger generation having dreams (which some of us find unrealistic) of making huge sums of money doing things that require less manual labor, because they see so many people doing it online. They view the income ceiling of many of the old mechanical trades and artisans we know and love as not being "enough" to live the American dream. Which is sad. It seems everyone wants to be wealthy nowadays, but few are willing to do what's necessary to get there, assuming they don't come from an already wealthy family.

Personally, I attribute this to another one of the many wonderful effects of social media's toxic influences. We thought it was bad when everyone was trying so hard to keep up with the Joneses (the neighbors) when we were growing up. Forget the Joneses, now everyone is trying to keep up with all the Kardashians and other artificial/counterfeit "influencers" and gurus in their feeds who have reshaped what the masses view as being successful.

Being a machinist, an engine builder, a welder, a race car builder, a body and paint specialist, or any other type of skilled artisan in the automotive world is part of fewer and fewer kids' dreams these days. It's all about becoming Instagram famous or building a content media empire that makes you rich in an unconventional way.

And then you have the other group of young people who believe they should be paid high wages for doing simple, largely unskilled jobs.

Luckily we still have SOME young people taking an interest in mechanical trades. But the trends aren't looking good for our hobby/culture.

Things like monster garage and other trade based shows has highlighted the trades and helped generate interest.
Lots of youtubers also have excellent shows so at least someone is carrying the torch.
Did I ever tell you I was a finalist on Monster garage?

 

[Ludachris]

Things like monster garage and other trade based shows has highlighted the trades and helped generate interest.
Lots of youtubers also have excellent shows so at least someone is carrying the torch.
Did I ever tell you I was a finalist on Monster garage?

That definitely helps, but still, it feels like car culture is fading.

Do you have any photos from your Monster Garage experience? That's bad ass.

 

[JDee]

That definitely helps, but still, it feels like car culture is fading.

It's that way up here for sure. Younger folks just view cars as a tool to take them from point A to point B. They know nothing about them and view them strictly as transportation. Neither of my wife's boys can even change a tire and they are both over 35. Most track days the vast majority of drivers are well beyond their 30s.
Kinda sad.