I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Holiday/Remembrance this 3 day weekend. Think of those that have fought for you and this country and those that did not make it home. Remember, there is nothing wrong with tears....
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With my labor rate at $80-$100 an hour, I don't quote any book times or try to compete against other shop quotes. I do the work for EXTRA money and because I like doing it. When it becomes a "business" it is no fun any more. My biggest job, since I retired, was my neighbor's 2006 F150 engine and transmission swap and was done at my friend's shop where there is a lift. I also promised my landlord that I will not tow vehicles in for work or have vehicles here more than 2 days. I turn down some jobs, because I can.This was the biggest job I ever dug in to. 1999 Cadi Northstar. Misfire on startup and loosing coolant internally. Had to replace all headbolt threads with time serts as they pulled out of the aluminum block. Pretty time consuming job and I undercut myself a lot as they told me what the dealership was gonna charge after they had my price!View attachment 429273