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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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BEFORE retirement I was a hydro mechanical propulsion specialist. In plain ole english I rebuilt automatic transmissions for all kinds of autos. Loved it and don't miss it now. Computer controls made that field a challenge to keep current with.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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An aerospace engineer.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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wow thats cool, I need a transmission rebuilt you'll do it for free right?
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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NOT even on a good day..... When I retired I put my tools in the box and that is where they stay. Now I pay someone else to get dirt under their fingernails and cuts on their fingers. Love it this way too. Thats one reason I drive a toaster. Don't have to work on it.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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Aircraft Mechanic for the airlines....... (or what's left of them)
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by upshift
Thats one reason I drive a toaster. Don't have to work on it.
That's half the fun of owning a toaster. Doing mods!
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