Hey all. Just curious, as to what all us thirdgener's do. Ya go to Highschool? College? Tech school? Job? Career? Nothing? Etc? I believe it would be interesting to see what types of people drive the good ol' thirdgens, dont ya think?

I'll start off first. I work at Stop & Shop part time. And go to college full time, looking to major in Mechanical Engineering. I commute to school in my Oldsmobile. (Still lookin to sell the ol' ROC!)

 

gotta love the college life as i major in elementary ed and type on a darn computer at work for a measly 5.25/hour. i drive an f 150 while i gather money/build a 383 for the poor camaro

 

I go to college full time majoring in CIS (Computer Information Systems).


I am currently taking the hardest class in the program. Its gonna be a bitch, i'm scard

 

Hung start is a sr. aviation maintenance technician with a major cargo carrier.

 

I was working as a A&P line (terminal ops) mech for a major airline.
Now working as a maint tech\equip eng for a major semiconductor manufactor.
Part-time inventor, who's still trying to get his first patent issued.

 

Mechanical & Aerospace engineering at ASU.

 

I own a pizza shop. I bought my 89 formula 350 when I was 25. I have not started modding until I went to the Drag strip one day and I was hooked on beeting Mustangs and Imports. Now I strive to be faster the LT1s. Now I am 32 and life is more fun with a cool hobby. It helps to know people with the same passion for fast GM cars.

 

I'm also in college, majoring in biomedical science. I have a friend with a CIS degree who is making 48k with benefits right now, he's only 19. Pretty good for having a "lazy major" as we called it.

 

you know this ain't tech and i'm sure i'll close it when i get back home this afternoon from a car show/swap meet. i drive mostly a 90 4x4 chevy 1/2 ton 4.3 m5
96 gmc jimmy is my good car
68ss camaro
85 camaro drag car
also a 60 mercades that's never drove, just like the 68
have a boat load of tools and shop equipment read the sig for my job and training status. i'm 43 and really enjoying myself, am also diabetic and that sucks. daughter is a nurse. son is a depuity sheriff and volenteer fire fighter, he want's to go to OSHP next year. wife (2nd) is a nurse. have a black and tan german shepard mix named "weiner dog", it's my first dog.

 

I work two jobs. One is for blockbuster and the other is for manpower, which is temporay. Hopefully i will be working for the school soon

 

I also work two jobs. I am a 28 year old Nissan auto technician by day (it's like a mechanic, but I have a degree). I also valet park cars at a dog track a couple of nights. I bought my last 3rd gen, the one I working on now, to keep me busy and keep my mind occupied after my brother's recent death. I helped him do a frame off restoration on a 1974 vette and also made a 1988 f-250 go from looking like a sanford and son special back to its showroom days.

 

31 year old Tech support Engineer with Compaq\HP Commercial Desktop Support. In the last four years, I have driven a Corolla, a Minivan and and pickup in search of the perfect form of transportation. Sold my mint condition T100 Pickup and finally bought the car I have wanted since High school; '89 IROC. Out of all the cars I have owned and sold to this point, this is the only one I love to drive.

 

17 Year Old High School Student.........

Currently Un-employed............

 

True but it is interesting, I say let a few more posts in, like up to maybe 25, so we can get a gist of what we do, then ya can lock, and everythings good.

 

23 yr old Network Administrator for 12 school districts. I am going to college, majoring in Computer Information Systems and am studying to become CCNA.

Brian

 

Electrical engineering at ASU. This is my last year!!

 

Senior at the University of Alabama, in Huntsville, studying Computer Science. Currently in a co-op work semester with Sanmina-SCI, doing software development. I, like ChevyLuva, am currently driving my Oldsmobile (while I work on the Camaro).

 

I go to Frostburg State University in western MD, majoring in Accounting.
Plus I'm a Personal Trainer.

 

i'm 18 and go to college full time for electronics engineering. i also work full time at Dover Downs, where i'm a Valet driver

Right now i'm driving my dads 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee while my Z sits in the garage cause it currently has no weatherstripping. But the trick flows will be here before the weatherstripping

Eric

 

I am a Mechanical Engineer doing Peformance and Emissions development on Diesel Engines.

You will never find more people who know about engines than those that work for an engine manufacturer!!

 

I am a tractor jockey (grain farmer) and also have a home office computer business since 1991.

 

Graduating in CS this December. Foreign (from Croatia). Planning to stay in the US of A for "a couple of more years."

Prefer older American Muscle cars over most of today's cars. The older the better (although 1st ans 2nd gens could use some suspension work). The only worthy exceptions are Fiat Lancia Delta Integrale (Evoluzione II, for example), hard-to-find modded old Eurotrash (rigged up Yugos, Opels, Fiats, VWs and oldass bimmers such as 318s), older Nissan 300ZXs and that's it. As for the rest, they are just consumer cars, nothing more.

Didn't know jack about cars in January. Began driving the ghettocar in February. Did some work on my Camaro. A couple of 4-banger rebuilds and 4-banger modding over the summer.

1 totalled car (have to practice handbrake turns a little more). 2 wrecks on a motorbike (in the same night, on the same bike). Stormed through Bosnia @ 100mph in a 1.4 liter Renault. After a couple of interesting events in USA not mentioned here, decided I don't want to die young. Hm, that's it, just about sums it up

 

43 year old "kid". Working in the auto parts biz since I was 19. I currently work for a large dealer group wholesaleing GM, Ford, & Chrysler OEM parts.

 

Sheet Metal Worker

I fabricate and install duct work for HVAC, as well as coping, gutters, fascia, and steel roof panels for commercial buildings.

I've taken a few courses at the local Community College on automotive, but have no degree. Most of my automotive knowledge is 'self taught'.

I've had several Chevys, about 13? I've even had a '94 Z28, and enjoyed it a lot. But after having a hot rod '72 Nova, I miss the 'extreme' power. That's why I bought a 3rd gen. I've got plans for it, but the'yre coming along slowly. Soon to be 31. married, and kids kinda take precedence over moding my car.

AJ

 

AJ_92RS

Dude, WHAT is the name/code of the colour in your sig?? I need it. Now. If this gets locked, PLEASE PM me with it!

You know how you see a car in a particular shade and you say to yourself, "that's the colour"?

That's the colour.

Oh BTW, I work in a garage fitting tyres, exhausts, batteries, shocks, the odd engine...and the odd day in a parts store.

 

I'm 27 years old. Just graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachalors in Computer Science. Currently I'm a Microsoft Support Engineer and part time Porno Star!

 

I'm a sophomore at SMU and I'm going for a double major in electrical engineering and physics. I work at school, helping faculty with computer services (making web pages, programming, etc.).

 

19, I'm majoring in criminal justice at svcc, transfering to western in a year

 

I am an electrical/mechanical engineer, with a degree from Southern Illinois University. Worked for Methode for a year or so making automotive switches and columns. Then I worked for Roush industries for a while. Now I design the electrical systems for big yellow earth moving machines (CAT). I have always had firebirds and my 91 GTA is the best yet. My everyday car is a 87 Mitsubishi Mighty Max and yes that is what it is really called

 

i know it isn't tech and i know i should lock it, and i will later on. i do beleive this serves the intrest of a large number of members here and not the interest of the poster like a lot of non tech threads do, and some non tech threads are clear violations of the rules of conduct and membership of thirdgen.org. remember i don't make the rules here, just enforce them.

 

Is there a place we can move it to. I reply to these just for the fact it is a good way to meet people and get to know who is giving you advice. We have done this on a lot of the race boards and it makes it nicer to go to events because there are people there you kind of know. When I moved here I found out that some of the people I work with I also race with. I just did not know until one of these type of post popped up

 

41 year old math teacher (degree in special maths) in 11 to 18 school in UK. Built a cobra replica, a 1977 Trans Am and currently completing 2 Camaros at the same time! Oh, and a loft conversion, and expecting another kiddie in early November! Other one is 5. Married 8 years, Wife works with mentally retarded ladies. LOL!

Drive euro cars, but work on and modify American machines! Can't beat 'em! All the kids at my school love my Camaros! LOL is our school car park boring!!

Andy.

 

Well i am an 18 year old high school grad waiting to move upt to chicago for school (and get out of this damned mid missouri town). I am working for kelly temp services at the local oscar mayer plant (produces most hot dogs of all of their plants) while makeing payments on my camaro and trying desperatly to sell my 78 320i bmw. Also an avid FIA WRC rally fan (Go Peugot!). I love G-machines, ya a 1/4 mile is fun, but what happens at the end of that 1/4 miles and you have to make a 90* corner at 100mph?

 

I guess I don't have to worry about that. My car is far from 100MPH in the 1/4 mile.

AJ

 

I know it's Purple Pearl Metallic, and it's a '92 only color for 3rd gens. The previous owner stripped the RPO sticker outta the car though so I don't know the Code. Sorry.

PimpRod92RS has the same color... here's a pic of his. Maybe you can PM him and get the RPO code.


AJ

EDIT: Wait. I just did a search to find his car, and you posted your car in the same thread. https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=128701 You have that color although it did look pretty faded. Mine's peeling, so don't feel bad. And DupliColor doesn't make that color.

 

thirdgen went tech only a few years ago because of problems on the non tech board. there are a lot less problems now, but it's also a lot harder to really "know" who a poster is now. i miss the non tech board but things are a lot smoother now. if you want non tech go to mac gyvers board www.nethirdgen.org

 

Oh sure, threaten to ban me after I make a non tech post, but keep this one open.

 

I went from being enrolled in the Univ. of Floridas honors pre-med program in 1995 to installing windows in 2002. Its pretty depressing when I think about it. But, Im going back to school at USF to become an electrical engineer. I got my first car 79 ltd before I was 16. I also sold it before I was 16. I bought my 91 firebird off my dad for $1500 in 1995 when I left for college. You could've eaten of the engine when he gave me the keys. After a few years of partying I realized I loved my car and started taking better care of it. I've been pulled over more then ten times in the last five years, but never get a ticket. One time a cop said "Do you know how fast you were going!""No sir.""How about mach 1"
He ended up letting me go after giving me a sobriety test, I wasn't, I was 18, drunk(I dont drink anymore I know drinking and driving is dumb) and hauling ***. He said "We don't think your too drunk, so drive carefully. Good night." I'm lucky, when I get a big ticket I'll pay without crying.

Drive safely everybody!

 

here's my story, and im sticking to is (sorry mom loves country music)
just graduated from high school. taking a year off to work and get some money for the lil beast in my garage. got it for my 17th b day! while im off for the year i plan to work on my art portfolio and get everything i need soon so i can send in some work for a scholarship at Cleveland Institute of Art. Where i will be attending next year. Most likely major in illustration or graphic desgin. and just got a job that starts monday so the money will be a coming soon!
~Opha~

 

Barrister and Solicitor in Toronto. Raced 100cc karts all over Canada and have a basement full of cheap trophies to prove it.

Working on cars is the only thing I like to do. Have an 83TA, LG4, 200C, J65 which I bought in 87. It has a Hooker Catback, Highflow Cat, Hedman Hedders and SLP 17x9.5 Firehawk rims. Future mods are Tremec T56, 350 HO Delux and the usual suspension stuff. Daily driver is a Ford half ton.

 

What do ThirdGenners do? For one, we close non-technical threads on the technical boards.

Yes, it's too bad that there is no longer a non-tech forum, since it was this kind of thread that would have been ideal there. As usual, however, it only takes one to spoil it for everyone. Until there is a non-tech section again, interesting, semi-usuful, yet completely unoffensive threads such as this are to be relegated to Mac's non-tech board at www.nethirgen.org. In the interim, we'll just have to sneak in some of our non-technical content among the tech postings, as we have been.

Sorry, but it's Dirk's call, not mine. But if you want to take it out on me, go ahead. My mailbox is open.

 

So close it - and how do you spell Bernie Ecelstone anyway.

 

I'm a 27 year old graduate of Advertising Arts. I'm a Graphic Designer, and Illustrator

 

....and a Bah Humbug to you!

 

i'll close it, it's went too long already, but it was fun