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A change of direction
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 19 8:43 pm
by Mossy68
Hi all.
After 25 ish years of self employed carpentry work, I've had enough !!!
Sick to the back teeth of architect , engineer , and client mistakes. Poor quality materials , and generally the way the industry as a whole seems to have lowered work standards to a point I can't live with. So................
For the last month I have been on trial at "Deranged " vehicles , and now have a full time job modifying vehicles ( mainly ford trucks ).
From an arch kit to full interior, sound system , engine tuning .......... You want it , we will do it.
Money isn't what I'm used to at present , but I'm happy. Staff are all petrol heads, and work as a team.
Here are a few pics of what I've been up to.

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Re: A change of direction
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 19 9:12 pm
by andyrob
well that looks interesting, enjoy
Re: A change of direction
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 19 9:33 pm
by Pete
Re: A change of direction
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 19 10:05 pm
by Derek
You look happy enough mate.

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 11:43 am
by morgan
Well done you.Happiness is everything.
I too am leaving along term job and I am scared to death !
Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 1:03 pm
by Dave81
Dont blame you mate........Lifes to short!!
Be interesting to see what you do to the Coronet now then.............6" lift kit and big wheels?

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 3:39 pm
by Dom66
Sounds like a good call, hope it works out

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 8:39 pm
by Steve
Well done matey.....your attention to detail will be perfect for that job!
Good luck and as already said, you look really happy
Cheers Steve

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 9:00 pm
by autofetish
Good luck !!!
Re: A change of direction
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 19 9:32 pm
by Mossy68
Thanks gents.
It's been in my head for a while , but carpentry was my life. For as Long as I can remember it was what I wanted to do.
Had no idea what else I could do !! Just took a gamble really.
As Morgan says, it's very scary, but then I can always go back if it doesn't work out.
Just so nice getting up and not having to worry about weather , materials turning up , problems with drawings , etc .........
And going home with no paper work to do.
I reckon both trucks will go, and I'll get a eurobox to do my to do my 16 miles daily ( possibly a bobber for the summer !),then have time for my Coronet

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 19 8:06 pm
by Captain Chaos
Nice to hear you’re sorted out mate.
New girlfriend

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 19 10:03 pm
by Mossy68
Captain Chaos wrote: Tue Mar 05, 19 8:06 pm
Nice to hear you’re sorted out mate.
New girlfriend
Cheers mate.
Nah. Jodie had a photo shoot with her new truck, I asked for a pic , and ended up with all the team doing a shoot. Bit of a laugh , and a bit of recognition for Deranged

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 19 4:00 pm
by Gas for GOSH
Good on you Gary. I think it will work out just fine.

Re: A change of direction
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 19 6:42 pm
by lough3969
Looks like fun Gary. If it all goes Pete Tong I’ve got a kitchen needs doing!
Re: A change of direction
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 19 11:43 am
by Steve
On woodwork....anyone else remember woodwork at school? My lasting memory is using that weird square thing with a nail in it to mark wood and being given a huge chunk of wood, a plane and being told to make anything using both as long as it was a matchstick
