totti
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Hi! So,i work since 1988 in the motor trade as a mechanic.Love my job eversince,would never do anything other For the first 16 years i worked at a FORD dealer,than 10 years at VW/AUDI/SEAT. Now,since 2014 i work at a Classic garage...and that's more fun than anything befor.No new scrap! We make all brands,but mostly english stuff. So,why not share some fine motors with you? There was so much nice stuff in the last 5 years ....but i have no photo's taken How to start? Ok ,we start with THE iconic german car:55' W198 Some serious work is waiting for me...the car isn't running. Next:54'Cadillac!I love! 48' Plymouth The 49' shoebox from my boss... 61' Volvo PV 544 More to follow.... Greet
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fraudownersclub
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Nice pics can’t wait for more 😎
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This is exactly what I come on here for ... great to see, keep us updated.
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Some lovely cars... Would love to work in a garage like that😁
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sowat
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Much more job satisfaction working on classic stuff
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totti
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Some lovely cars... Would love to work in a garage like that😁 Hi! It's not every day a joy to work on this old stuff. You have to handle with scrap repro parts.....or NO available parts. And.....mostly with bodge repairs generations of mecanics did befor you get your hands on it! Sometimes really anoying! Nowadays it looks like the average mecanic can't even set points right(points?What is that?)...or know what a grease nipple is for.. And...the most expensive cars are very often the worst ones!Believe me or not....i have seen chicken wire on 190SL's more than once!I will show you some pics.... Hope you enjoy... Greet Have i told you that i only work on 3 days a week?....
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Some lovely cars... Would love to work in a garage like that😁 Hi! It's not every day a joy to work on this old stuff. You have to handle with scrap repro parts.....or NO available parts. And.....mostly with bodge repairs generations of mecanics did befor you get your hands on it! Sometimes really anoying! Nowadays it looks like the average mecanic can't even set points right(points?What is that?)...or know what a grease nipple is for.. And...the most expensive cars are very often the worst ones!Believe me or not....i have seen chicken wire on 190SL's more than once!I will show you some pics.... Hope you enjoy... Greet Have i told you that i only work on 3 days a week?.... Still sounds great!! At least it's different every day ... And 3 days a week😲.... Can I have your job please 😂😬
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Have i told you that i only work on 3 days a week?.... I believe working part-time (voluntarily, in a secure job and on decent wages, as opposed to being forced to work several low paid jobs in parallel) is the key to both job satisfaction and productivity. It also makes sense financially for many people, because they're in a lower tax bracket, have lower work-related costs like commute and child care, can fix things (e.g. their car and house) themselves that are relatively expensive to outsource, have time to develop themselves through (self) study which leads to better career perspectives (i.e. better paid jobs), etc.
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totti
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Have i told you that i only work on 3 days a week?.... I believe working part-time (voluntarily, in a secure job and on decent wages, as opposed to being forced to work several low paid jobs in parallel) is the key to both job satisfaction and productivity. It also makes sense financially for many people, because they're in a lower tax bracket, have lower work-related costs like commute and child care, can fix things (e.g. their car and house) themselves that are relatively expensive to outsource, have time to develop themselves through (self) study which leads to better career perspectives (i.e. better paid jobs), etc. Agree!! I worked for 10 years only 4 days a week....2 years ago i switched to 3 days.The downside is less money,but i have learned to deal with this.My solution:Buy only things you really need!Repair things!And:The really good things are free!Spend time with my girl,my cats and friends!And at least: My cars! It's as simple as that!
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Feb 10, 2020 19:24:38 GMT
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Hi! Some more cars from today! MG... Lancia Fulvia Zagato... Jensen.... W111....gets a used engine... the old one is out.... the "new" one is waiting... Opel Rekord B from my workmate.....i don't believe he will ever finish it.... My project at the moment:Jag MK2.... Since 22 years the cat is waiting in this stage!But now i should do the rest.Problem:ALL parts are missing! Have to study the parts list and order a HUGE number of stuff! Greet
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Feb 12, 2020 20:50:19 GMT
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Hi! Some more cars from today! Jensen.... Ooooohh the Jensen 😍. It's a 541r isn't it? My dad's mate had one when I was a teenager.... And the Lancia....... Just beautiful...😁
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Feb 12, 2020 22:11:57 GMT
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hahahaha now THAT is a WORKSHOP and a half
Do you not have as much of a problem with rust over there? Never realised Jag sills looked like that!
Had me scratching my head with the W111 engine shot - I was thinking ' What the hell is he blanking out in that shot - what could anyone want to hide the top of a w111 lump' - Then I realised it was a CLEAN workshop rag?
Need to start drinking again.
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Proper workshop that! Lovely cars to work on too.
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Current: 1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico 2021 Kia Niro Hybrid ----- Former: 1989 Volkswagen Jetta 1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison 1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour 2006 Fiat Panda 100HP 2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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totti
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Hi! Some more cars from today! Ooooohh the Jensen 😍. It's a 541r isn't it? My dad's mate had one when I was a teenager.... And the Lancia....... Just beautiful...😁 You like the Jensen? It's a unbelievable bad put together car..... And it was expensive when it was new.. Ok,everybody has it's own taste! The Lancia is very nice...and it's for sale.Lurks in the showroom since years.But it looks like nobody wants it.Maybe the pricetag is the problem...32900 Euro.
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totti
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hahahaha now THAT is a WORKSHOP and a half Do you not have as much of a problem with rust over there? Never realised Jag sills looked like that! Had me scratching my head with the W111 engine shot - I was thinking ' What the hell is he blanking out in that shot - what could anyone want to hide the top of a w111 lump' - Then I realised it was a CLEAN workshop rag? Need to start drinking again. I didn't realize the blanket on the block gets that attention!But...you're right!If you don't know what it is you have to look twice The rust repairs on the Jag are done more than 20 years ago....it was a basket case. So,no exeptions overhere
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Feb 16, 2020 10:04:18 GMT
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Ooooohh the Jensen 😍. It's a 541r isn't it? My dad's mate had one when I was a teenager.... And the Lancia....... Just beautiful...😁 You like the Jensen? It's a unbelievable bad put together car..... And it was expensive when it was new.. Ok,everybody has it's own taste! The Lancia is very nice...and it's for sale.Lurks in the showroom since years.But it looks like nobody wants it.Maybe the pricetag is the problem...32900 Euro. It brings back happy memories, but yes badly put together doesn't surprise me at all.😬
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Feb 19, 2020 17:20:47 GMT
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Hi! Update for this week: Engine is back in on the W111 Coupe.... A new guest....911 US-modell for german TÜV/registration.The worst paintjob i have EVER seen!Rattlecan-style.. Also a W110,the small "Heckflosse"....get's a carburetor overhaul. Nice car with 6pot... Greet
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Feb 22, 2020 15:58:17 GMT
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Hi! Yes,we even had a Countach in the shop...and a Lotus.... And a very nice Alfa... Greet
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Feb 23, 2020 12:56:09 GMT
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Hi Thorsten ! Great to see workshop photos !
Have sent you a PM
Best Jim
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