I'm new here and own a 2000. I'm looking over alot of post here and curious what does everyone do here for work? I would like to be able to afford doing something to my car, but my salary and also I have a big family prevents me from doing so.

I had a classic '68 Mustang that I had restored over 8 years that I traded in on a 92,000 mile 2000 Corvette 2 summers ago. I thought I would take time and fix this one up, but damn the parts for these cars are so much more expensive than the Mustang parts. :( I guess I just need to save up longer. :(

Man thats the only thing that kept me out of a c5/c6. Parts are just too expensive. At least with a c4 you can retrofit the engine and make good power without spending a fortune. Im military btw.

It's xalled the Corvette Tax :thud:

Corvette Tax is the killer on these vettes. When I was working on my 70 I met a guy with a Mustang and we compared some prices. I was blown away at what it was costing me compared to him.

BTW, I am a maintenance electrician at a nuclear plant.

I am also a maintenance electrician. I work at a factory in northern Illinois. Alot of things on my car I have done myself which really keeps the cost down

Marketing rep for advertising company. :cheers:

Service manager at Ford. (don't say it, it pays the bills) :cheers: and part time fire fighter

I am a Tool and die Maker in Missouri:cheers:

My degree says I'm in the Automated Manufacturing Technology (robotics) field. But I'm a Calibration Engineer (Tuner) by trade.

Business Owner, Express Personnel Services

Hey there,

Senior Product Specialist in the American Performance Division at Stillen (North American Distributor for AP Racing Brakes). LOVE THIS JOB :)

Enjoy the forum :)

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By the way I'm a retired LEO :cheers:

Aloha,

My brother and I own a fine jewelery store, for the past 25 years, in Kona, Hawaii.:cheers:

I'm just getting introduced to the cost of the upkeep of a 'vette. But I'm not going to complain. I've wanted a Corvette since I was 17; raising a family and life just prevented it from happening. After 43 years, I have my first one. a 2003 50th Anniversary Edition. And, I'm the senior manager for quality assurance for a software company.

I'm an Information Technology Manager... My days are spent managing IT projects and a team of IT Consultants.

I'm a Mortgage banker with Countrywide. Been In the the Mortgage buisness 35 Years and still proud of it.

I'm retired.

Operating Engineer

LEO with local department.

highway maint. worker (while all others are at home im out plowing the highway...) while my vette sits in the garage on a carpet.

Retired School Principal now a Human Resource Consultant. I've wanted a Vette since I was a kid and felt like as a public servant it would not be politically correct to have a Vette. Now that I've retired, I'm living my dream. :willy_nilly:

I'm new here and own a 2000. I'm looking over alot of post here and curious what does everyone do here for work? I would like to be able to afford doing something to my car, but my salary and also I have a big family prevents me from doing so.

I had a classic '68 Mustang that I had restored over 8 years that I traded in on a 92,000 mile 2000 Corvette 2 summers ago. I thought I would take time and fix this one up, but damn the parts for these cars are so much more expensive than the Mustang parts. :( I guess I just need to save up longer. :(
I'm Retired after working 44 years.

Broke college student! :(

Aspiring chef in LA :)

RPI Designs owner.

Construction Superintendent:smack:

I use to be a Manufacturing Foreman, Im retired now and lovin it.
Taking my 2001 Vette to all the shows in Florida. Good Luck with your Vette.

New to this forum as well. Popped over from CF after reading an ECS thread. Nice forum you guys have here :cheers:

Oh--I'm a customer service rep for a book publishing company and HR student. Yes at 41 I'm a student again :thud:

Aerospace machinist.......55 hours a week.
My better half sells vintage books.

ENJOY your 'vette....I know I do mine.:)

You don't need to MOD it.....enjoy it like it is.

I work as a Executive Chef here in Miami

I own a Cattle Ranch in Texas. :cheers:

ibew electrician

Retired master plumber, enjoying my first Vette 01 coupe

IUEC local 135 Elevator Service Technician for 21 years.

I am in the lumber industry, I get lowes and HD to buy lumber. Not too exciting but hey it pays the bills!:party:

I have been an insurance adjuster for as long as I can remember!

own a repair shop

I have been an insurance adjuster for as long as I can remember!

Please explain your Avatar!! The way I'm looking at it, It appears to
be a guy riding another guys ***!! Thats very gay "Not that there is anything wrong with that" :wtf:

:iagree: Yeah, please do explain!!:eek:

I don't know what you two are talking about? My avitar is of two super heros like superman and wonderwomen!:rofl:

Please explain your Avatar!! The way I'm looking at it, It appears to
be a guy riding another guys ***!! Thats very gay "Not that there is anything wrong with that" :wtf:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

LMAO! Is that the Ambiguosly Gay Duo off of Saturday night live? That sh*t is funny! lOl:rofl:

I have 27 years experience as a bit manipulation specialist.

Service manager at Ford. (don't say it, it pays the bills) :cheers: and part time fire fighter

At least you know you will always have job security.:rofl: I have been in the oilfield most of my life. Started a new job Monday, still in the oilfield, but finally a supervisors job.

Retired former Manufacturing Foreman.

I am an Accountant right now, maybe doing something different in the future, who knows!

RETIRED and loving it, I spend my days now either on the greens playing golf or on my way. :patriot:

RETIRED and loving it, I spend my days now either on the greens playing golf or on my way. :patriot:
Cool, I can't wait until I am there!

Painter here, been doing it for quite some time now:cheers:

I am in aquisitions.:thumbsup:

Sales and Marketing these days of corporate software

I am looking to make a change in careers, I am looking for a Vette testing job, anyone know where I can apply for this position?:thumbsup:

I am a Mason and I love what I do!

Retard, I mean Retired!!!

I am a mechanic at Franklin Equipment llc. http://www.franklintractor.com/default.htm

Architectural draftsman, Dallas, I like to do as much of my own work on my cars as I can.

I am an Accountant, love those numbers!! lol

Home remodeling

Retard, I mean Retired!!!

I am getting close!! Can't wait until I get hired!

I'm in the IT Industry at a University Hospital.

I am a retired fireman.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk142/eylesda/c4-1.jpg

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Sweet ride!! Damn!! I just saw where you're from! Welcome to Smokinvette from the states!!

U.S. Army, Active Duty (20+ years):patriot:

I own 3 welding shops in Saudi Arabia...

U.S. Army, Active Duty (20+ years):patriot:


Thankyou:patriot:

Sweet ride!! Damn!! I just saw where you're from! Welcome to Smokinvette from the states!!

Thanks, been in the forum a little while, ex U.K. in the middle east a long while! Great forum, loads of good ideas and help.

Thanks, been in the forum a little while, ex U.K. in the middle east a long while! Great forum, loads of good ideas and help.

Forgot to welcome you on the other thread buddy!! so welcome!!:cheers:

I own 3 welding shops in Saudi Arabia...

How many Vettes do you own?

20yrs old who doesnt make as much as most of you guys but started with a $6500 car and fix it up and built it and sold it for a little more and after 2 yrs and 3 cars doing the same thing over and over went from a 95 nissan 240sx with the skyline engine conversion which i sold not too long ago to this vette which ive been dreamin on for a long long tim ago.. im proud of it.. i have a lot of bills to pay but thought building cars and fixing them up and reselling them was the only way to get up there without doing car payments

How many Vettes do you own?

2, a white 03 C5 and a red 87 C4, bought for something to do to keep me off the booze, did'nt work:rofl:

My wife's into Ford's, 08 Mustang GT convertibel.

Sales :cheers:

Insurance adjuster! Yeah!!!!!

Where there's smoke...there's fire....
US Army-Infantry--1971-1979....NOFD (operator/firefighter), 1980-Present :cheers:

LEO with local department.

Oh-oh...I pass your way all the time, I-59, I-12, I-10, heading for NOFD.:willy_nilly:

Nuclear Medicine Pharmacist.. Yeah I Know, Wtf Is That Right?? Well I Make Radioactive Drugs For The Nuclear Medicine Departments In Hospitals. Had My C5 For A Year. After 16 Years Of Working And Four Kids, I Finally Could Afford It.

Nuclear Medicine Pharmacist.. Yeah I Know, Wtf Is That Right?? Well I Make Radioactive Drugs For The Nuclear Medicine Departments In Hospitals. Had My C5 For A Year. After 16 Years Of Working And Four Kids, I Finally Could Afford It.

Damn with a job position name like that I would have thought that you could have afforded a handful of vettes!!

work for Southwest International Trks. :patriot:

Pretty diverse group we have here!:cheers:

Damn with a job position name like that I would have thought that you could have afforded a handful of vettes!!
Unfortunately The title is much larger than the paycheck.

Unfortunately The title is much larger than the paycheck.
haha.. :cheers: its ok

I'm an Iowa farmer.:cheers:

I am a manufacturing foreman.

Keeping the Skies safe, Aerial Inflight Refueler, KC-10
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Eye sharpen inner tubes for a living.

Been pretty slow for a few years now. Pretty stupid if I told you I sharpened tubeless is... :thud: Especially when it's not held in my hands now, can eye sea it? Well, could you? Then place it on the counter and I'll sharp pin it.

Eye sharpen inner tubes for a living.

Been pretty slow for a few years now. Pretty stupid if I told you I sharpened tubeless is... :thud: Especially when it's not held in my hands now, can eye sea it? Well, could you? Then place it on the counter and I'll sharp pin it.

Umm, yeah!! Well I used to be a dancer!!:cheers: Thought I would throw that in!! :p

Fire, Security & CCTV Tech.

Keeping the Skies safe, Aerial Inflight Refueler, KC-10
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So rage is a gas attendant.

So rage is a gas attendant.

Yep, but I don't do windows!

About to attend Pepperdine Law School...I'm a bit nervous!

About to attend Pepperdine Law School...I'm a bit nervous!

Good!! Lets get to know each other better!! lol:cheers:

Sales Engineer for a fiber optics company...well, that's what pays the mortgage..... for now.

I play with chemicals all day! :leaving:

About to attend Pepperdine Law School...I'm a bit nervous!
My wife went to Pepperdine Law too. Enjoy and study your azz off!

I am a Portfolio Manager.:party:

:cheers: I am a Portfolio Manager.:party:

im lovin your avatar

I'm an MRI technologist.

I am looking to make a change in careers, I am looking for a Vette testing job, anyone know where I can apply for this position?:thumbsup:

:wtf: Run for you lives :rofl: :rofl:

6th grade teacher, I get them right before they turn into "hells spawn's" lol JK!

Photographer for Larry Flynt Enterprises:drool5: :drool5: Just kidding I am a truck supervisor for Nabors Well Service.

Photographer for Larry Flynt Enterprises:drool5: :drool5: Just kidding I am a truck supervisor for Nabors Well Service.
Now That's my dream job!!:hump:

Now That's my dream job!!:hump:

I love Savannah and Tybee Island :thumbsup:

Really?? Not many people from the west coast make it here. I've lived here all my life....I would love to come out your way and take in some of the beaches....and beach babes you guys have in Cali!!
If I do I'm gonna look up the Norcalvettes guys and take along on a cruise!!!!

Military career 1961-1988 Civilian career 1989-2007 Now just plain Retired and living out my childhood dream of owning a Vette.

I have a few rental properties that I obviously rent out, also I do dabble in painting, (houses):cheers:

Believe it or not I am a Kirby salesman, been for a long long time!

Retired from the McDonald's Corporation after 19 years. Now I run my own Daycare Business.

Im a Landlord and a carpenter in Kansas. Moveing to Texas (Round rock)and will try and flip some houses. :thumbsup:

Paul G.

Hope my wife doesnt see this.LMAO

Military career 1961-1988 Civilian career 1989-2007 Now just plain Retired and living out my childhood dream of owning a Vette.

Sounds like a good time you are having! I will be there soon enough! Thanks for serving!:cheers:

Electrician/AC for 18 years!!

R-E-T-I-R-E-D and loving it!

I'm a banker in central Illinois. Family owned Community Bank. Just purchased my first Vette - 01 Coupe. I Love It!!!!!