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That is something I have considered. It honestly may just be something I use to make decent money while In college if I ever decide to go to school. If the economy wasn't in the shitter I'd be all over going to school for an actual degree, and not "basket weaving" or something similar. Don't feel like doing 6 years worth of engineering classes only to get out with a degree and be thousands in debt with no job. It's always good to have a back up plan.

Exactly. My father was a Marine in Vietnam, and learned to weld through the military but when he went to work at Wright Patt AFB back in Dayton he had t take Hobarts' courses just to be able to do the somewhat advanced stuff. Given the fact he was a steam/pipe fitter though.. Ideally I would like to get welding experience in structural and pipe then go through school and get a Civil Engineering degree and do the same stuff my dad did. Fix boilers all day and dick off when they run right. Made pretty damn good money for what he did was well.

I've heard from a lot of people Worthington Cylinders is a good place to work and it seems like they are always needing a few people as well. The welding on the duals on the Fox Body I did is still holding about a year later so I guess I didn't do too bad hahah. It does, do you know what program she took by chance?

I was looking into a few. Just don't want to waste my time and money at one that has a shitty reputation. I've known a few guys that have gone that route, and it does sound nice, but at the same time I don't want to end up just becoming a laborer instead of getting trained. Not saying it would happen at your place, just don't to jump in neck deep only to find out that it wasn't going to happen like I intended and thought. Been down that road one too many times. Given it wasn't for welding, but I guess with age I've learned not to put all my coins in a bag to throw on the table at once.

If anyone here is a welder or personally knows one I've got a few questions..trying to get my foot in the door and I'm not sure really where to start around here. I have virtually next to no experience so obviously I will need some classes on the methods. The only time I have ever personally done any welding was MIG on a vehicles exhaust system, which for having no instruction or practice before I did fairly well. I've tossed around the idea of moving back to Dayton and attending Hobart's Combination program, but will an employer really value Hobart that much more than say any other school local to Columbus? Hobart I know is very well respected but the money is crazy to attend, plus staying here I can stay with my mom and save a minimum of $400/month on housing. I know you gotta pay to play..but if there is another option local to take I'd give it a strong consideration. I'm willing to turn it into a career if the money is okay, since attending college really won't work out for me. Skilled trades are in a huge lack right now from what I hear and welding has always sparked an interest for me. Cliffs: Want to weld, where is a respectable school in Columbus to start? Is Hobart worth the money? Job outlook upon graduation as long as I am worth a damn (assuming I will be, failing at this point isn't really an option.) Thanks all

I know this is likely a question I already have the answer to, but how flexible would they be with a college students schedule? I know they are likely looking for full time people willing to work whatever, figured it didn't hurt to ask.

I'm somewhat confused now. I came to my conclusion of my vote as of now based upon the latter statement you made. And I really don't need to share them, but I will. College aid, Healthcare, Track record (i.e. how many times they have flip flopped) and the ability to relate to me....whether they went through it or not. Now let me evaluate how I concluded Obama. 1.Simply put, since I have a job making above minimum wage living at home I won't get shit except a "low interest student loan." Sadly I can get that already with my credit score being better than most people twice my age. 2. Obamacare has helped both me and my family tremendously. My mother has MS, and her healthcare premiums actually DROPPED due to some policy's enacted. Although she is too far right wing to care about losing a few thousand on health care, I'm sure she enjoyed the savings. 3. YouTube any words relating to "Mitt Romey" and "flip flop, changed opinions, etc." and do the same to Obama, I'm sure Romney has changed ten-fold over the past few months than the amount Obama has his entire life. 4. Like what I said previously "Borrow money from your parents if you have to.." along with many others...

Well I'm sure he can relate to me a lot better than Romney can. Obama was closer to the middle class than Romney. $15 million a year is just filthy rich. His kids have no idea of a work ethic more than likely. Watch some of Romneys hiccups when he is talking to the "hometown crowd." It's pathetic. Obama may studder, but at a minimum he still makes it sound like he can relate and makes an attempt. I never said I liked Obama, just like him a lot more than Romney.

One thing I can say is that being a college student living in a single parent household with the primary income being a disability check, my choice is extremely clear after seeing someone's plan for college education funding and aid. Unfortunately "borrowing money from my parents if (I) have to," just simply isn't an available option. It's hard for someone who is a multi-millionaire and has never been an average to lower income American in their lives to relate. He does have some good ideas for the county. But for me he is the worst of 2 bad options. Condensed version: The president shouldn't be the shiniest of two turds.

:fa: I'm sure I would have to pay double for her to deal with my wise remarks and overly dry sense of messed up humor for an extended period of time :gabe:

Very interesting write up! I would be interested in attending if I knew my work schedule for that day currently. Even more so if I could find a somewhat attractive female date for the occasion that is near my age who would find it as interesting as me. But the odds of that are well below 1%. If I do end up deciding on coming and if I am able to get the allotted time off of work I would be glad to come along. I won't really know anyone attending and I'm assuming I'll be the youngest in the crowd...but if it involves history even in the slightest form I'm for the ride

Thanks all for the input. I'm off until next Tuesday so if anyone see's my Supra sitting outside a joint and a tall ass drunk inside, it's more than likely me lol. I've been to McFlips a few times, it didn't seem too bad. It was earlier in the evening so I'm sure at night it gets pretty rowdy as with anywhere.

Never knew that really. Just based my thoughts on what my parents had told me lol. It's actually the Rucker's my parents were and still are decent friends with. My father went to school with Jimmy way back in the day, and I'm pretty sure my grandfather knew his dad, which is where I thought the name came from.

Speaking of the ruckmoore a family friends' father owned it..by the comment im assuming it's not worth my while to visit lol. Thanks for all the good input..definitely some names ive heard before, but wasnt sure if any were worth a damn

Pretty new to the area... What are the good bars that aren't too wild? Looking for something to kind of hit up as a regular and don't want to go to bdubs, smokey bones, applebees, etc. Just want a dedicated bar with a nice crowd that doesn't have high schoolers running around like idiots and toddlers screaming on Friday nights. I live east of Polaris just off of Polaris Pkwy. Doesn't have to be extremely close, but don't want to drive over 20 minutes for a great spot either..

Does anyone have a rough release month for the C7 unveiling? I'm getting excited already. This is potentially going to be the new GT-R in my eyes. A supercar type performance at a fraction of the cost. Hopefully it holds true about the interior!! I'd love to see a great interior in a Vette.

Thanks! It's coming along pretty nicely so far. Hopefully after the winter and a new front bumper and maybe color it will look a lot better. Everything lines up right and it starts up every time so I'm not gonna complain too much. It'll be a nice project for the budget I'll be on for the next few years of school. I'm assuming that was you in the Camaro that's in your sig..it sounds wicked. Makes me miss my LS1 days..

Supposedly a few of the models will be 6.2L factor supercharged

Yes, you read that correctly, but it's not what you may be thinking..the word on the street is that there have been leaked photos of the C7. Mainly just CAD images, but I figured it's worth posting here for all the 'Vette and GM enthusiasts to see. Some images were taken down already, but these options are believable. http://ls1tech.com/forums/automotive-news-media-press/1587100-leaked-c7-corvette-engine-images.html

I went out. Nice assortment of cars. Wasn't too sure who the owner of the LS IS300 was, but I read the feature the car had done on it on LSXtv. That thing is incredible, sounded good. I almost had a mini heart attack seeing the Red T/A there as well, looks identical to my old and thought it was for a few seconds lol. Weren't as many cars there as I expected to see, but the quality was excellent.

I was planning on doing it sooner or later just for my own curiousity and to know, looks like I'll be doing it sooner.. No, you're fine. I was just double checking. I'm assuming the idle speed controller is likely in or very near the throttle body assembly, correct? As far as the CPS which is it?

I'm assuming those would be camshaft or crankshaft position sensor and idle speed controller respectively, right?

Hmm, that's good to know. I'm assuming the guy that did the work is a bit of a shady character? I know he had an adapter plate for the 2J's that his friend fab'd up. I've kind of felt that they had gotten into the turbo side before and fooled around just by how some of it looked. There is a kill switch wired into the starter wiring which seems pretty ridiculous to me, any time Ive ever seen one wired it's been for a fuel pump cut off, then it serves two functions incase for some odd reason turning the key to off doesn't shut the car down. Definitely going to give it a good look over here soon. I've wanted to but either haven't had the time or motivation.

How obnoxious was it? lol I'm assuming it cant be worse than when I ran my old LS1 with open headers.... What kind of boost are you pushing through the stockers? I've heard they are only good for 14-16lbs and then they will grenade themselves...I know my seals are getting to be a little shot so I'm gonna try and find replacements while I still can before absolutely needing them.

Thanks! I need to take out a little resonator or whatever you would consider it that's before the muffler, but the neighbors already hate me as the car is...so it may have to stay in until I get moved down onto campus next year. Who knows though lol