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Title: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: Strip on August 16, 2010, 09:12:50 PM
I climbed inside aft portion of this today....

(http://www.millerwelds.com/education/articles/images/Larsen-04.jpg)

A bolt fastening the flame holder went missing and a few other minor things needed attention. I was surprised how clean it was, not a spec of soot anywhere in the afterburner. Looks like I will be going to work for a jet dragster team though, talk about a dream job! Going to get a crash course in turbine assembly and hopefully attend the Motorsports Welding school at Miller this winter. There is talk of even getting me into the Turbine class at Embry Riddle in Daytona.

I cant wait to get started, this is a rare opportunity in motorsports if not one of a kind. Have to give two weeks notice to my current employer tomorrow, it will be bitter sweet. I just cant pass this up though, CAP1 you better drag your car out to one of the shows!

Strip



Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: Dichotomy on August 16, 2010, 09:18:05 PM
no not the dreaded 'two weeks' curse  :O

Congrats sir and best of luck to ya
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: Strip on August 16, 2010, 09:30:52 PM
Thanks Dichotomy, I have been after this job for months and it finally came through today.

Just had to tell somebody, did not get home from the OJT/Interview til just a bit ago.

Everyone at my house is already asleep!

 :lol

Strip
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: 68ZooM on August 16, 2010, 09:36:33 PM
Strip,   Lincoln also has a nascar/race approved training also for welding, i was going to take the course just to touch up on my welding and learn any new technics, most likely ill be taking it during the winter
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: Strip on August 16, 2010, 09:38:10 PM
Lincoln is a nasty word in this camp, they have a primary sponsor from Miller.

 ;)

(Its a great course though...)

Strip
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: tmetal on August 17, 2010, 03:21:07 PM
a "crash" course in trubine assembly? :uhoh So if I see you working on my 262 after this course should I be greatful or scared? :lol

all jokes aside that is one helluva cool job, congrats
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: Masherbrum on August 17, 2010, 03:27:38 PM
Good luck Strip.   I've used Miller Migs and Tigs and love em.   Lincoln's are fine though, but sponsorship is something different.   I wish you the best.  :rock
Title: Re: Claustrophobes need not apply....
Post by: RightF00T on August 17, 2010, 05:28:38 PM
Congratulations man :)