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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #15
Yeah, I do production, engineering, programming... lots of different things.  Moving more into film and television but still working with artists and working on some things of my own here and there.
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #16
I work in a Machine Shop and we have been pretty slow for a couple months now.
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #17
I work at a Junior High...and it's been pretty steady every day this week.

Usually slows down on the weekends, though! ;)

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #18
My sales were in the shiznitter through November, December and most of January - I sold enough to keep going, but wasn't making buckets of money. The American dollar going down the shiznitter didn't help. I was actually to the point I was considering going back to work full time building cop cars (instead of my current P/T). So far, though, February has been stellar, almost to the point of getting buried in orders.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

 

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #19
I work for a company out of Wa state bellingham area / Canada for the US and international cable and phone companies doing all the AC /DC / UPS/ GenSet work as well as some solar as a district ops mgr.
busy as hell.

Overall,, the situation is not looking good especially with all the new holiday revenue reports coming out. Myself and others are paying down bills if they can (ie-recovering layoff) and not getting carried away with non-essential expenses.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #20
i'm about ready to get out of the automotive industry totally. in the 22 years i've been in it i have never seen it this slow. last week 3 local shops closed their doors. its downright depressing.
louie  :birdsmily:
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My famous last words:
It seemed like a good idea at the time.        88TC R.I.P.      88 Sport build in progress

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #21
The reliability battle (and resulting increase) between automakers probably isn't helping.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #22
that and  a few years ago when they did all that 0% intrest, anyone who was thinking about a new car got one. so i have no clue what to do. waiting out the factory warranty is not an option.
louie  :birdsmily:
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]       
My famous last words:
It seemed like a good idea at the time.        88TC R.I.P.      88 Sport build in progress

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #23
jcassity, you're in WV and not in the coal biz? :)

Just kidding, although it's not a bad business to be in right now.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #24
I haven't worked since May '05... Course that's my choosin'...

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #25
Not slow in my industry (Biotech) in the least.  We have more work than people to do it.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #26
working 6 to 7 days a week at sonic about 40-65 hours a week its slow because summer i work 50-80 hours a week. Only bad thing is Subway opened 2 weeks ago and kind of slowed down the place a little bit.
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1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:


is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #27
Quote from: Carpimp1987;204038
working 6 to 7 days a week at sonic about 40-65 hours a week its slow because summer i work 50-80 hours a week. Only bad thing is Subway opened 2 weeks ago and kind of slowed down the place a little bit.

What kind of cooking oil is sonics food cooked in? my local sonics fried foods are bitter.
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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #28
Quote from: Red_LX;203959
jcassity, you're in WV and not in the coal biz? :)

Just kidding, although it's not a bad business to be in right now.


naw but considered it.
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mjbtbrd- biotech is a good industry to be in ,, should keep a man busy for life imho.  BMET certificate/degree and experience was something i was looking into recenly.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #29
BTW My dad is an electrician at UCAR in Anmoore and he's pretty sure he's gonna get laid off. He says they've got nothing to do down there.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip