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Started by charger_cody, March 10, 2009, 09:29:58 PM

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charger_cody

March 10, 2009, 09:29:58 PM
Being 16 years old, working at a taco shop, coming up with $800 dollars to get petty blue paint.  :lol:

bigred68

#1
March 10, 2009, 09:51:54 PM
 Working 19years for the same company only to get fired then start a new job a month later, only to quit that job a month later, to start another job that pays twice as much as the first job (even AFTER 19 years) only to get layed off after 40 days? But, man I LOVE TACO BELL! What happened to the volcano tacos though? Man, those things rock! :cheers:

charger_cody

#2
March 10, 2009, 09:55:26 PM
Quote from: bigred68 on March 10, 2009, 09:51:54 PM
Working 19years for the same company only to get fired then start a new job a month later, only to quit that job a month later, to start another job that pays twice as much as the first job (even AFTER 19 years) only to get layed off after 40 days? But, man I LOVE TACO BELL! What happened to the volcano tacos though? Man, those things rock! :cheers:

damn man you went through alot. haha. and im not to sure about the valconoe tacos cause i work at taco mayo.  :yesnod:

69bronzeT5

#3
March 10, 2009, 09:58:18 PM
It could be worse.......Being 16, with no job and trying to get a car going by summer :lol:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
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dpm68

#4
March 10, 2009, 10:33:03 PM
Are we venting here? Okay - I went from making about $3,200/mo down to around $1,200. This won't be forever, though. And I refuse to sell the cars, I just pretend that they don't exist - sort of.

TheGhost

#5
March 10, 2009, 10:37:15 PM
Try being 23, with no college degree, living on your own, trying to afford to restore not just 1, but 2 Mopars.

Didn't work out very well...
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

BigBlockSam

#6
March 10, 2009, 11:08:02 PM
 :bawling:
I won't be wronged, I wont be Insulted and I wont be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to others, and I require the same from them.

  [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/347b5v5.jpg[/img

mopar_nut_440_6

#7
March 10, 2009, 11:14:28 PM
How about this!

Selling your 68 Charger to insulate the house you just built while working full time. Then getting divorced and she gets the Challenger ( which was just completed and fresh) . I get the wreck of a Roadrunner. Then 6 months later you get laid off after 11 years. You house sells so you buy a 45 foot trailer and load up all of your tools and parts. Tow it to a friends where it sits for 10 years while you go back to school, star a new career and buy a house with a garage again!

Yes, true story.

But bought a new home three years ago and the Charger back! Just started the restoration 2 months ago! And the wreck of a Roadrunner I have not started yet but it is a V code car and I am extremely happy I kept it. And to finish things off have a new wife who is awesome and hot too!!

See every story has a good ending but sometimes takes longer than we think! Keep your chins up boys!!

James
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Nacho-RT74

#8
March 10, 2009, 11:15:32 PM
no... YOU KNOW WHAT REAALLY S***S ?

dream with a 69 SE TAN INTERIOR FOR YEARS on a country where they weren't assemblied ( just 3rd gens ) and find a guy what I know that FOUND A 69 SE 383 apparently 2BBLS, TODAY, allmost 5 block FROM MY OWN HOME IN JUST around US$1000... needing resto of course, BUT with interior complete, AND EVEN ORIGINAL AM/FM RADIO.

what bother me a lot is he already got one long time ago ( SE too tan interior and also 383 2 bbls), but that piece REALLY needs job.

BOTHER ME EVER MORE... HE WASN'T SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER ONE!!! the owner saw his Charger when he was making some job on it and told him HEY, I HAVE ONE JUST LIKE THAT ONE!!!. 3 DAYS LATER: CLOSED DEAL!!!

( car was abandoned on an elevator kind parking, so imposible to accidentally find it )
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Nacho-RT74

#9
March 10, 2009, 11:19:50 PM
wow... mopar_nut_440_6... thaaaat s***s, but you got to get back!!!! GREAT!!!

( BTW, I don't have anything again the buddy who got the Charger, just angry about the bad luck on me about )
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

devilgear

#10
March 11, 2009, 12:33:56 AM
Well my story is that in january I was all lined up to buy a new Challenger SRT8...Everything was all setup and now this Friday I am sure I will be layed off.....Well at least I have the 1973 Charger still and I guess I can allways get the Challenger when things go better...

skip68

#11
March 11, 2009, 01:10:32 AM
I live in my parents basement.   :'(  JK !     Hang in there charger_cody, You will get it.   :yesnod:   Keep in mind that you have a long time to get everything you need as you are young still.   :2thumbs:
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

1969chargerrtse

#12
March 11, 2009, 05:25:09 AM
Quote from: mopar_nut_440_6 on March 10, 2009, 11:14:28 PM
How about this!

Selling your 68 Charger to insulate the house you just built while working full time. Then getting divorced and she gets the Challenger ( which was just completed and fresh) . I get the wreck of a Roadrunner. Then 6 months later you get laid off after 11 years. You house sells so you buy a 45 foot trailer and load up all of your tools and parts. Tow it to a friends where it sits for 10 years while you go back to school, star a new career and buy a house with a garage again!

Yes, true story.

But bought a new home three years ago and the Charger back! Just started the restoration 2 months ago! And the wreck of a Roadrunner I have not started yet but it is a V code car and I am extremely happy I kept it. And to finish things off have a new wife who is awesome and hot too!!

See every story has a good ending but sometimes takes longer than we think! Keep your chins up boys!!

James
How about my buddy who pays 740.00 a week because of his divorce?  She gets child support for the 3 kids but he has to drive 3 hours everyday after work to take one back home with him because the Mom and kid clash, so he doesn't get home until 10pm everday.  He can't earn any overtime (and there's lots out there in our trade) because he has the child.  He's worked over 25 years is the best in our trade and lives in his Moms basement.  Now that sucks!  Oh, and he's a great guy.  The divorce is because she cheated on him (3 times).  :P
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

Magnumcharger

#13
March 11, 2009, 08:35:39 AM
I'm thinking this girl does...
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Martian R/T

#14
March 11, 2009, 10:44:33 AM
Working for A Dodge Dealer..

Nobody is buying anything, the ones that do want parts, we can't get them because Chrysler isn't paying the vendors that supply the parts, so everything is on back order, we can't even get engine oil for some vehicles, very hard being a full commission salesman in these tough times, spent 20 years peddling car parts, I think I have had enough, plus no college degree either, I will be 42 this year wife, 2 kids, house, bills, you know the routine, hoping not to have to sell the Charger but you never know, Sorry Whiny rant off. :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:
                            1970 Charger R/T 440 Auto 3:55 Martian Green???

mopar_nut_440_6

#15
March 11, 2009, 10:53:05 AM
Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on March 11, 2009, 05:25:09 AM
Quote from: mopar_nut_440_6 on March 10, 2009, 11:14:28 PM
How about this!

Selling your 68 Charger to insulate the house you just built while working full time. Then getting divorced and she gets the Challenger ( which was just completed and fresh) . I get the wreck of a Roadrunner. Then 6 months later you get laid off after 11 years. You house sells so you buy a 45 foot trailer and load up all of your tools and parts. Tow it to a friends where it sits for 10 years while you go back to school, star a new career and buy a house with a garage again!

Yes, true story.

But bought a new home three years ago and the Charger back! Just started the restoration 2 months ago! And the wreck of a Roadrunner I have not started yet but it is a V code car and I am extremely happy I kept it. And to finish things off have a new wife who is awesome and hot too!!

See every story has a good ending but sometimes takes longer than we think! Keep your chins up boys!!

James
How about my buddy who pays 740.00 a week because of his divorce?  She gets child support for the 3 kids but he has to drive 3 hours everyday after work to take one back home with him because the Mom and kid clash, so he doesn't get home until 10pm everday.  He can't earn any overtime (and there's lots out there in our trade) because he has the child.  He's worked over 25 years is the best in our trade and lives in his Moms basement.  Now that sucks!  Oh, and he's a great guy.  The divorce is because she cheated on him (3 times).  :P

That does suck! Poor guy. I have some friends in similar situations and they are tough to get through! It seems so unjust to have to pay so much while the ex is likely having the time of her life. And they wonder why people at times take the kids and disappear!!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Brock Samson

#16
March 11, 2009, 12:43:35 PM
 
                                                                                               :rotz:

:scratchchin: now don't git me started,.. I ain't goin' down that road...


everythings is WONDERFUL!  :2thumbs:

Charger_Fan

#17
March 11, 2009, 12:52:20 PM

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

charger_cody

#18
March 11, 2009, 01:14:48 PM
wow guys i think everyone here missed the point. I work at a f*****g taco shop  :brickwall:

I would pay someone to let me work at an auto place.

haha had a guy call me on a bulge hood. wants $1000 for it and shipping will be like $500.

But nnnnnoooooooooo i work at a taco mayo.

making 6.55 an hour

Rolling_Thunder

#19
March 11, 2009, 01:26:40 PM
could be worse man...         working in an auto shop isnt that great either - been there and done that since i was 16...      Try being 22, full time college student, unemployed, and have 3 mopars to restore...       Also have bills like rent, tuition, gas, insurance, phone....       stuff adds up quick man...    dont hate what you're doing because it only gets harder as you get older - at least you have a job when so many people don't anymore...    unemployment here in CA is like 10.1%   :-\
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

charger_cody

#20
March 11, 2009, 01:32:42 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on March 11, 2009, 01:26:40 PM
could be worse man...         working in an auto shop isnt that great either - been there and done that since i was 16...      Try being 22, full time college student, unemployed, and have 3 mopars to restore...       Also have bills like rent, tuition, gas, insurance, phone....       stuff adds up quick man...    dont hate what you're doing because it only gets harder as you get older - at least you have a job when so many people don't anymore...    unemployment here in CA is like 10.1%   :-\

ya well it still sucks. haha some guy i wanted to buy a hood from waned a grand + shipping haha the only thing i have worth that is my spare parts and my car lmfao.

Forza

#21
March 11, 2009, 01:57:18 PM
Well when you're 16 you're not supposed to already have your dream job. Everyone in high school has crappy jobs, I worked at a grocery store all through HS making alot less than that. I also worked as a part time plumber with my uncle, nothing against plumbers but that sure as hell ain't for me! When I turned 20 I finally got a job that got me started on my career path but the pay sure isn't that great. Im almost 23 and still don't have even a charger project, been waiting since I was 8. Cash is too tight as it is to toss another wrench in the works (Like the majority of everyone else). Hang in there, all good things are worth waiting for. Don't get frustrated by what you have (or don't have) because it isn't going to help. Start looking around for different jobs and you might get lucky, just be patient.

mopar_nut_440_6

#22
March 11, 2009, 02:10:53 PM
Quote from: charger_cody on March 11, 2009, 01:14:48 PM
wow guys i think everyone here missed the point. I work at a f*****g taco shop  :brickwall:

I would pay someone to let me work at an auto place.

haha had a guy call me on a bulge hood. wants $1000 for it and shipping will be like $500.

But nnnnnoooooooooo i work at a taco mayo.

making 6.55 an hour

I used to be in the same situation Cody. I then started working three jobs. A day job full time Mon-Fri. Doing bodywork in the evening for cash with a friend and a gas station job on the weekends. I did this until I was 23. I was able to buy my first house when I was 20 and it also paid for my drag racing. Something to consider. I know we are in a bit of a recession and do not know what it is like down there but here if a person really wants to work they can still find a job. Albeit not a great one but a job nevertheless.
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Ghoste

#23
March 11, 2009, 02:13:44 PM
You think you hate your job now?  Wait until you have a wife, kids, a mortgage and the stunning realization each morning that you have no choice- you MUST go do it.

WingCharger

#24
March 11, 2009, 02:36:04 PM
You know what also sucks? Being 14, trying to get a job (but no one will hire :brickwall:), and TRYING to save to buy a classic MoPar. :RantExplode:
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