need a mentor

superGT · 10-12-2005, 09:28 PM

hey i'm just wondering if anyone out there could be a mentor. such as teaching me and showing me how to work on motors, body, paint etc. i know my basic but i just want to be at a level where i could do things on my own. i know i could go to school and take classes but i'm just looking to start something i weekend due to the fact i got school and work. so if you would like to or know someone who could help me just PM me and let me know.

Nite-Mare · 10-12-2005, 10:24 PM

I'd like to learn a little as well! Anyone up for it??

SALEENT76 · 10-12-2005, 10:28 PM

I pulled my engine out and installed a new one, and installed a supercharger, exhaust and other bolt ons!!!!!! Its not too hard!!!! :jeff:

Nighthawk · 10-12-2005, 11:46 PM

anyone that pays me to work on their car is welcome to watch and ask a limited number of questions, but thats as close to a mentor as I can get.

Brown7 · 10-13-2005, 12:11 AM

Best thing to do is to Read up on Tech. books like a repair manual for your car. This way you know whats going on and you get hands on experiance, and if you have questions you can always bother people on the net

I3oostedCubes · 10-13-2005, 02:34 PM

The VERY best way to do it is to jump in with both feet. Books can teach you but you really don't know until you get hands on. Just remember that everything you do can be fixed by someone else if need be. Don't be scared, the water is warm.

**bighoss88lx** · 10-13-2005, 09:18 PM

I learned a lot by just hands on expierence. I started tinkering with cars when I was about 12 or so. I was working as a mechanic when I was 18 then quit it for a while and started it all over again and made a career out of it. Now I can fix just about anything on any car or truck. Your welcome to come help me do some work on my car and I can give you some pointers along the way. :jeff:

ed5150 · 10-13-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bighoss88lx

I learned a lot by just hands on expierence. I started tinkering with cars when I was about 12 or so. I was working as a mechanic when I was 18 then quit it for a while and started it all over again and made a career out of it. Now I can fix just about anything on any car or truck. Your welcome to come help me do some work on my car and I can give you some pointers along the way. :jeff:

+1 For Hoss as a mentor...He is a DAMN good mechanic, and he explains everything he does to your car, while he's doing it...He has educated me on a lot of little things when it comes to 5.0 Mustangs, but He can work on anything!!

superGT · 10-13-2005, 09:25 PM

hey that would be great if you could do that. it would have to been on weekends if thats cool with you. or you could give me a heads up when big comes up

**bighoss88lx** · 10-13-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ed5150

+1 For Hoss as a mentor...He is a DAMN good mechanic, and he explains everything he does to your car, while he's doing it...He has educated me on a lot of little things when it comes to 5.0 Mustangs, but He can work on anything!!

Awwww schucks........<------blushing.

**12second5.0** · 10-13-2005, 09:38 PM

Hands on experience is the key to becoming good at it.If it's man made and I have the diagnostic equipment to do the job,I can fix it.In fact it has been a rewarding career for myself.Why not become a technician full time?

fastcat1 · 10-15-2005, 04:00 PM

well if you want to learn I can teach you I work for the City of San Antonio as a tech II -- I work on anything the city own's car , truck , dump truck , garbage truck , I learned how to work on cars from my DAD ( master tech ) . I have been working on cars since I was 9 yrs old 29 now --- if you want to learn I can help you out , if you are willing to learn . I am always doing something on the weekends , body work , painting , or doing any work on cars . Brakes , water pumps ect.... send me a post oe call me ( not always online ) tony --210-663-2981--- A1CARRISALEZ@aol.com

10-12-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
superGT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (0)	need a mentor hey i'm just wondering if anyone out there could be a mentor. such as teaching me and showing me how to work on motors, body, paint etc. i know my basic but i just want to be at a level where i could do things on my own. i know i could go to school and take classes but i'm just looking to start something i weekend due to the fact i got school and work. so if you would like to or know someone who could help me just PM me and let me know. __________________ JUST LOOKS STOCK!!!

10-12-2005, 10:28 PM	#3
SALEENT76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tallil AB/Camp Addder, Iraq Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (1)	I pulled my engine out and installed a new one, and installed a supercharger, exhaust and other bolt ons!!!!!! Its not too hard!!!! :jeff: __________________ 2002 Zinc Yellow Saleen #02-245 Hellion Power Systems T-76 Turbo .20 VT Shortblock, Stock 2v Heads, MPH Turbo Cams 535rwhp, 506trq, 17lbs of Boost Built and Tuned by MPH "Power in the Hands of a Fool"

10-12-2005, 11:46 PM	#4
Nighthawk technology > displacement Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4,669 Trader Rating: (6)	anyone that pays me to work on their car is welcome to watch and ask a limited number of questions, but thats as close to a mentor as I can get. __________________ My Garage

10-13-2005, 12:11 AM	#5
Brown7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Conroe,Tx Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	Best thing to do is to Read up on Tech. books like a repair manual for your car. This way you know whats going on and you get hands on experiance, and if you have questions you can always bother people on the net __________________ 86/88 5.0/2.3 Black Mustang Lx Convert.

10-13-2005, 09:18 PM	#7
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,960 Trader Rating: (1)	I learned a lot by just hands on expierence. I started tinkering with cars when I was about 12 or so. I was working as a mechanic when I was 18 then quit it for a while and started it all over again and made a career out of it. Now I can fix just about anything on any car or truck. Your welcome to come help me do some work on my car and I can give you some pointers along the way. :jeff: __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

10-12-2005, 10:24 PM	#2
Nite-Mare Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,397 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd like to learn a little as well! Anyone up for it??

10-13-2005, 02:34 PM	#6
I3oostedCubes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0)	The VERY best way to do it is to jump in with both feet. Books can teach you but you really don't know until you get hands on. Just remember that everything you do can be fixed by someone else if need be. Don't be scared, the water is warm.

10-13-2005, 09:25 PM	#9
superGT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks for the info hey that would be great if you could do that. it would have to been on weekends if thats cool with you. or you could give me a heads up when big comes up __________________ JUST LOOKS STOCK!!!

10-13-2005, 09:38 PM	#11
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,013 Trader Rating: (0)	Hands on experience is the key to becoming good at it.If it's man made and I have the diagnostic equipment to do the job,I can fix it.In fact it has been a rewarding career for myself.Why not become a technician full time? __________________

10-15-2005, 04:00 PM	#12
fastcat1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (0)	well if you want to learn I can teach you I work for the City of San Antonio as a tech II -- I work on anything the city own's car , truck , dump truck , garbage truck , I learned how to work on cars from my DAD ( master tech ) . I have been working on cars since I was 9 yrs old 29 now --- if you want to learn I can help you out , if you are willing to learn . I am always doing something on the weekends , body work , painting , or doing any work on cars . Brakes , water pumps ect.... send me a post oe call me ( not always online ) tony --210-663-2981--- A1CARRISALEZ@aol.com __________________ 1993 teal metalic cobra clone-----SOLD 1993 GMC Yukon 2 door 4x4 1965 coupe being built pics will be up soon

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