A change of direction

[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.

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[andyrob]

well that looks interesting, enjoy

[Pete]

Well, I didn't see that coming!!

Good luck in your new venture!

[Derek]

You look happy enough mate.

[morgan]

Well done you.Happiness is everything.
I too am leaving along term job and I am scared to death !

[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?

[Dom66]

Sounds like a good call, hope it works out

[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

[autofetish]

Good luck !!!

[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

[Captain Chaos]

Nice to hear you’re sorted out mate.

New girlfriend

[Mossy68]

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

[Gas for GOSH]

Good on you Gary. I think it will work out just fine.

[lough3969]

Looks like fun Gary. If it all goes Pete Tong I’ve got a kitchen needs doing!

[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