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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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So, Brendon.
You're going to start installing Geodesic domes???
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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we can weld stuffs good.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Why on earth would I do that? That sounds hippyish. I am in the process of becoming a Kohler Power Systems Dealer, and thought it would be nice to have. Ultimately, another truck would put me out of business, unless I could get enough work for another guy to drive said truck. It has crossed my mind. I know this generator hoopla is a fad, and will quickly fizzle, but it is nice to dream that it will last.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Does anyone make a crane setup you could mount on your trailer?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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What's happening guys. Busy busy around here.

Long story short, I cleaned the light off the right side of the trailer today, and I need to get a bracket welded back on. Aaron, you busy? lol.

Ray, how much does a service body with a crane cost? No fancy truck with a welder or a compressor, just a crane? After cleaning the light off the trailer, I think I may want to get a generator truck, and lift the gens into the truck, rather than haul them on the trailer. I could use a lift gate also, but that would serve only one purpose. I'm sure I could find tons of things to use the crane for. I have been looking at some cab and chassis, but I think I want one already done, where did you git yers?

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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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I dunnknow.
It just looked like that from the picture you posted.

Anderson is both a Kolher and Generac distributor.
He's doing a 125kw Diesel Kolher for me in the mid-country soon as I get the pad and trench done.
Keep praying for more hurricanes and ice storms.
People become VERY motivated to buy into the "fad" after they've been freezing their *** off in the dark for a few days.
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Why on earth would I do that? That sounds hippyish. I am in the process of becoming a Kohler Power Systems Dealer, and thought it would be nice to have. Ultimately, another truck would put me out of business, unless I could get enough work for another guy to drive said truck. It has crossed my mind. I know this generator hoopla is a fad, and will quickly fizzle, but it is nice to dream that it will last.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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I didn't know you wanted to be an electrician.
I actually am interested in being an electrician.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Do it.

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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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A question for someone in the trade...What's the best way to get started?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Trade school and an apprenticeship...

A college degree in EE won't hurt either
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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2009 Ford F550 for sale in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania - Commercial Truck Trader

Just quit your job, come work with me for peanuts, goto night school for 5 years.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Indentured servitude is humbling, I'll admit that...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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2009 Ford F550 for sale in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania - Commercial Truck Trader

Just quit your job, come work with me for peanuts, goto night school for 5 years.
That souds like one of those "more going out than coming in" kind of situations. And so why is it still quite tempting? The school for 5 years sounds rough, but doable I suppose. Depends on where I can take the classes I need.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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IEC is where I went. Good school.

This could be for you, Josiah.

High mileage late model example, that needs some modifications, but cheap, gas, and 4x2. Sounds perfect.

2008 FORD F450 Medium Duty Trucks - Crane Truck For Sale At TruckPaper.com
 
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