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Looking for autobody work near Detroit

Started by Doc74, March 04, 2007, 04:59:59 PM

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Doc74

March 04, 2007, 04:59:59 PM
Hey all

I know it's not monster.com here but heck, I'll try every option I got.

Altough I won't have a work permit for a few weeks I'm looking for a job in the autobody world.
Anything from collision to customizing and restoration. I have no trouble starting from scratch and proving myself.

I have about 15 years of experience. I can work an English wheel, nylon hammers and leather bag tricks and if need be can build body parts from straight sheet metal.

Since I just moved here, I only have experience working in Europe but that shouldn't be any different.
I can work with solvent and water based paints, can color match and mix on sight if needed.
Thanks to a ton of bad panel beaters, I had to learn how to do magic with bondo and since I usually do what the boss tells me, that is also an option ( altough I might try to convince you otherwise)   ;D

Of course I do have experience with a multitude of Euro and Asian cars and yes I know how to remove a BMW doorhandle without messing up.

I'm in Ann Arbor,about 45 minutes west of Detroit and altough I would preffer something close, I can't be picky. This isn't Europe where long distance is about 20 feet.....
So contact me and we'll talk.

If anyone wants to hire me privately to restore a car or something, that can be arranged  :icon_smile_big:

I really have no idea why I posted this here of all places but at least I kept you busy for half a minute  :nana:

greenpigs

#1
March 04, 2007, 06:56:44 PM
So your in the states, when are you picking up the general?
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moparguy01

#2
March 04, 2007, 07:11:00 PM
Honestly my friend, with your background on European Cars, and working in european bodyshops. I'd try to go get a start at a high end European car dealership's auto body shop. I know those might be hard to find in Detroit, but there has to be one somewhere. Check for a BMW dealership.Then just talk to as many people as you can, and start networking. You should be able to find something.

Good Luck man.

Spike

#3
March 04, 2007, 08:26:16 PM
With your experience you should be able to find something in th Ann Arbor area. Very trendy city and I would think it should not take you long to find a job. Good Luck  :2thumbs:

skip68

#4
March 04, 2007, 09:19:18 PM
Good luck to you Doc.  ;)
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dads_69

#5
March 04, 2007, 10:14:56 PM
To bad your not here Doc. With your talent and skills. Starting pay for where I'm at now is about $1200. to 1500. a week, more money can be made if you work 6 days a week. Good luck to you there in Michigan. Welcome also again!  :2thumbs: :patriot:
Mark
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Doc74

#6
March 05, 2007, 07:21:50 AM
Yeah a Euro shop might be the best way to go, there's a few close to me but they don't have their own bodyshop. Maybe I should just ask them where they get bodywork done when a new car falls off the trailer  :D Hey that stuff happens...

No idea piggy but you'll know when you find tire tracks on your front lawn  :icon_smile_big:
Ideally I will find work where the boss let's me keep the charger there. That's how I did most of my cars in Belgium and you can't do better than restoring a car in a bodyshop . Nothing wrong with your own workspace but special tools cost a ton.

Hmmm maybe i should move to Alaska...I'll ask Em !   :icon_smile_blackeye:  :icon_smile_big:

Thanks fellas

Charger_Fan

#7
March 05, 2007, 04:34:52 PM
Good luck Doc, I hope you find something to your liking soon. :thumbs:
How are you liking the states, btw? Was this a permanent move for you? (sorry if I missed a thread explaining your situation) :)

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Doc74

#8
March 05, 2007, 05:06:27 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on March 05, 2007, 04:34:52 PM
Good luck Doc, I hope you find something to your liking soon. :thumbs:
How are you liking the states, btw? Was this a permanent move for you? (sorry if I missed a thread explaining your situation) :)

Thank you thank you, I'm liking it very much. I liked it when I first came here July 05 to be with Emily and now I've moved here to be with her permanently.....or until she kills me and runs off with my charger..nah j/k...I hope  :icon_smile_big:

I've decided to buy a dirt cheap car to get me to work and back, wherever that'll be, so I can save my money while I build up some history here. I have a perfect driving and credit record in Belgium but alas it doesn't mean anything here so I have to start from scratch.

I need to watch my spending a bit since getting all that paperwork in order is not cheap for either of us.

I posted about my move but only once, I have to limit my online time with this dialup connection and many threads I just can't watch, especially if there's big pictures involved so don't worry about it  :icon_smile_big:
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