5 months to retirement, what to do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ron · 07-09-2003, 04:48 PM

In 5 months I will be retiring. I'm a heavy truckdriving instructor and work for the Dept of the Interior. My retirment will be $1,500 per month. Since I have expensive tast and like to throw tons of money at my project trucks, I'll need something else to do.

I do not care to drive truck anymore. However there are other things I can do. I'm ASE certified in 7 areas, I have a degree in Automotive technogly, I have made "How to" vidios for truck hobbiest, and I have been an active truck builder for 35 or so years. I have a nice, well equipped (and air conditioned) shop.

I would love to stay home and just build trucks, but that won't pay the bills.

I'm looking for a job that is Truck/HotRod related. A friend has a big media blaster for sale. It's huge and he wants $9,000 for it. Is stripping old cars a good business to get into?

Another area that I'm considering is becoming a sales rep for Lincoln or Miller. I don't know if these jobs are avalible at this time though.

I also thought of becoming a "Rust Doctor". You bring me a truck with a rusted out cab corner and I repair it for say $100 or so. Sound good?

Any other ideas? Like I said before, I'd love to build trucks at home but sadly there is no way I could make money at it.

A previous post by a retired guy got me thinking about this.

Low68 · 07-09-2003, 07:41 PM

Well, I don't think you would want to do the blasting in your air conditioned shop. I think it would be too messy. Good luck deciding! Let us know what you choose.
Low68

**Stocker** · 07-09-2003, 08:34 PM

Sure wish I had some good ideas for you! Well, actually, for me - I hope to be retired in a few years and could also use a hobby.

When I left home at 18 (back in the Sixties), the first place I worked - as a telephone equipment installer - was Zillah, followed by nearly every town up & down the Valley, from Wapato to Benton City.

Sorry, got carried away - this was supposed to be about you! Best of luck, I hope you find something you enjoy, and manage to pull down a few bucks in the process!

**old Rusty C10** · 07-09-2003, 08:44 PM

if you was on the east coast man have i got a rusted cab for you

07-09-2003, 04:48 PM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	5 months to retirement, what to do? In 5 months I will be retiring. I'm a heavy truckdriving instructor and work for the Dept of the Interior. My retirment will be $1,500 per month. Since I have expensive tast and like to throw tons of money at my project trucks, I'll need something else to do. I do not care to drive truck anymore. However there are other things I can do. I'm ASE certified in 7 areas, I have a degree in Automotive technogly, I have made "How to" vidios for truck hobbiest, and I have been an active truck builder for 35 or so years. I have a nice, well equipped (and air conditioned) shop. I would love to stay home and just build trucks, but that won't pay the bills. I'm looking for a job that is Truck/HotRod related. A friend has a big media blaster for sale. It's huge and he wants $9,000 for it. Is stripping old cars a good business to get into? Another area that I'm considering is becoming a sales rep for Lincoln or Miller. I don't know if these jobs are avalible at this time though. I also thought of becoming a "Rust Doctor". You bring me a truck with a rusted out cab corner and I repair it for say $100 or so. Sound good? Any other ideas? Like I said before, I'd love to build trucks at home but sadly there is no way I could make money at it. A previous post by a retired guy got me thinking about this. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

07-09-2003, 07:41 PM	#2
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Well, I don't think you would want to do the blasting in your air conditioned shop. I think it would be too messy. Good luck deciding! Let us know what you choose. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

07-09-2003, 08:34 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,749	Zillah??? Sure wish I had some good ideas for you! Well, actually, for me - I hope to be retired in a few years and could also use a hobby. When I left home at 18 (back in the Sixties), the first place I worked - as a telephone equipment installer - was Zillah, followed by nearly every town up & down the Valley, from Wapato to Benton City. Sorry, got carried away - this was supposed to be about you! Best of luck, I hope you find something you enjoy, and manage to pull down a few bucks in the process! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-09-2003, 08:44 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	if you was on the east coast man have i got a rusted cab for you __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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