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skchevota · 02-05-2007, 11:40 PM

No Im not talking about a truck on its side. I was wandering what you all do on the side for extra cash... No I dont work for the IRS. I used to do a lot of automotive side jobs( engine builds, swaps, lift kits, gears) but out here I dont have the same conections I used to in the bayarea so I am looking for new Ideas. I was thinking about maby seeing if I can haul trailers for some of the 1000s of trailed dealers that are out here, or maybe auto repo? I dont know, just looking for Ideas and maybe some info on how you started out.
Plus it might be fun to see what others are doing. Unless your a male stripper,

if thats the case then KEEP IT TO YOUR SELF

cooters · 02-05-2007, 11:50 PM

I wire garages, weld, gas fitting, and find parts and vehicles for people on the side. I do bodywork, engine building, trannys and hot rods full time.

cooters · 02-05-2007, 11:53 PM

I wire garages, gas fitting, and build hotrods. Perhaps building maintanence would work for you ( replacing lights, painting, general repairs for local busineses or neighbors.

corn · 02-05-2007, 11:54 PM

Dont let the mrs find out you want to get some on the side. If she does, you'll have to find a part time job to afford the aforementioned...

skchevota · 02-05-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Dont let the mrs find out you want to get some on the side. If she does, you'll have to find a part time job to afford the aforementioned...

I dont care who you are, thats funny!

'71c204x4454 · 02-06-2007, 12:35 AM

This is what I do on the side but it almost keeps me to busy to work on my truck. Hopfully can do it full time in a couple of year and quit my full time job.
http://www.hoodriverhousesitters.com/

skchevota · 02-06-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by '71c204x4454

This is what I do on the side but it almost keeps me to busy to work on my truck. Hopfully can do it full time in a couple of year and quit my full time job.
http://www.hoodriverhousesitters.com/

That is really cool, BTW that is a very nice website, Better than most large companys.

jimmydean · 02-06-2007, 01:24 AM

I used to do trick custom powdercoating, but it took too much time and paid way too little. Then the shop I was using got sold, so I lost interest. A friend of mine set up the equipment in his garage, but it's not quite the same. I might get back into it because nobody does the kind of work I did.

I still have a bunch of custom colors, metal flakes, clears and candies, but it's a pain not having my own shop.

I would like to become welding certified so I could build and shoot custom stuff too.

70gmcjimmy · 02-06-2007, 09:48 PM

I have been doing vehicle and sign graphics and lettering on the side for 6 years but have 27 years experience at it. Have an older vinyl cutting system to make decals. Letter a lot of racecars and commercial vans and trucks. Of course back when I first started this job, there was no computer sign making, it was just a can-a-paint and a brush.
After I pay my heat and electricity bills for the shop, I can put the rest into my trucks, if some home disaster like a broken sewer line (happened just before Christmas) dont suck the xtra bucks up first. If you take on more work, its less time to work on the trucks, and quite often the time is even more important than the money.
Can be kind of a catch 22.

Later---DAC

Bamm · 02-06-2007, 10:01 PM

I do bodywork and paint. I have been doing this since high school. (18 years). I worked in the auto body business for 4 years out of high school. I really enjoyed the work, I just had to drive way too far (1 hour each way) to get in an area where I could make some money at it.............Jerry

ChevyCrazy67 · 02-06-2007, 10:37 PM

I give up my side job about 3 years ago when it became more work than my regular job. I never had time to do anything but work, now I just save up a few bucks here and there until I get enough to do what I want on the truck. Its alot less stressful on me and the wife and kids.

jbon64 · 02-06-2007, 10:44 PM

sub-contracted cable tv underground drop buring for 8 years , lost my gig after the man that writes the checks died . was a REALLY good paying side line , i averaged about 45$ an hour but the work was very laborous and i only worked a few days a week . now i mow lawns , not as much $$ but a lot more relaxing

jorgensensc · 02-06-2007, 10:45 PM

Given That my regular job gives me 5 days a week off (Houston Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic) I started a Window Blind and Shutter business. Seems to be doing pretty good.

BowTieOgre · 02-07-2007, 01:27 AM

I work on PCs for a limited group of people and do some drafting and plumbing design for truck parts money. Works out great.

**CMars45000** · 02-07-2007, 10:23 AM

I do some general truck repair and some welding/fab work for 4-wheel drive stuff. I also do some body and sheetmetal work and when I am feeling really ambitious, I take on complete paint jobs...

skchevota · 02-07-2007, 03:27 PM

There is quite a lot of diversity on this site, I guess thats what makes it so great. I recently put an add on craigs list to see if I could drum up some more side work. I am looking for Lift kit installs, gear installs. Solid axle swaps, and fab work. I might start doing work on these old trucks as well, I like working on mine so much,I may as well get paid for it

RedZ71 · 02-07-2007, 03:33 PM

i started a network consulting business on the side late last year. i specialize in Linux/UNIX/OpenSource operating systems, and advanced networking/firewalls/routers and VPNs. my main targets are small businesses that dont have (or dont have much) computer technology, but are primed and ripe for the advantages that having their own systems will bring.

www.dfwlp.com

boundstaffpress · 02-07-2007, 03:44 PM

I teach drawing classes at a local junior college. Keeps me in some extra cash, and I get to hang out cool people and talk art. I've just started to sell my art, but that is a slow start. You are all welcome to stop by my online shop and look at some of my most recent work.

**Palf70Step** · 02-07-2007, 04:57 PM

I do computer builds, repairs, and consulting as well as network support. Mostly to some small businesses, churches and select individuals. I slowed down some as it was becoming over bearing and stealing too much of my family and free time.

bw4sale · 02-07-2007, 05:17 PM

On the side I do audio recording and engineering as well as some duplication, design, and video stuff. I just finished a cd that will hopefully bring in some fun money.

jimmydean · 02-07-2007, 05:24 PM

The issue I had was my day job pays $40 an hour and the average coating job was $120-$150, but it ended up taking an average of 4 to 5 hours a job. So after raw materials, shop expenses, and energy, it worked out to be about $25 an hour. That doesn't include the time away from my wife and daughter. It was only about one night a week, but it made for a long night.

I was also in the Navy Reserve, then the National Guard and drill pay was truck $$. But the National Guard isn't as side-jobish as it used to be

lilred67 · 02-07-2007, 05:48 PM

i was doing alot of electric wiring jobs on the side but kind of got burned out on that,since i do electrical work for a living.the price of material has gotten so high and alot of people didn't want to pay what i was asking..so for the last year or so i have been buying trucks(mostly '67-72's) and cars fixing them up a little and resale.been doing pretty good!!!!!!

teeitup · 02-07-2007, 07:56 PM

Well I used to part out 67-72 trucks, kept me out of trouble and made some extra cash. I also seed yards in fall and spring to get some more extra $$$.

02-05-2007, 11:40 PM	#1
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	On the side..... No Im not talking about a truck on its side. I was wandering what you all do on the side for extra cash... No I dont work for the IRS. I used to do a lot of automotive side jobs( engine builds, swaps, lift kits, gears) but out here I dont have the same conections I used to in the bayarea so I am looking for new Ideas. I was thinking about maby seeing if I can haul trailers for some of the 1000s of trailed dealers that are out here, or maybe auto repo? I dont know, just looking for Ideas and maybe some info on how you started out. Plus it might be fun to see what others are doing. Unless your a male stripper, if thats the case then KEEP IT TO YOUR SELF

02-05-2007, 11:50 PM	#2
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: On the side..... I wire garages, weld, gas fitting, and find parts and vehicles for people on the side. I do bodywork, engine building, trannys and hot rods full time.

02-05-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: On the side..... I wire garages, gas fitting, and build hotrods. Perhaps building maintanence would work for you ( replacing lights, painting, general repairs for local busineses or neighbors.

02-05-2007, 11:54 PM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: On the side..... Dont let the mrs find out you want to get some on the side. If she does, you'll have to find a part time job to afford the aforementioned...

02-06-2007, 12:35 AM	#6
'71c204x4454 '71k204x4454 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hood River Or. Posts: 137	Re: On the side..... This is what I do on the side but it almost keeps me to busy to work on my truck. Hopfully can do it full time in a couple of year and quit my full time job. http://www.hoodriverhousesitters.com/ __________________ 1971 K20 4x4 1964 buick skylark convertible

02-06-2007, 01:24 AM	#8
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: On the side..... I used to do trick custom powdercoating, but it took too much time and paid way too little. Then the shop I was using got sold, so I lost interest. A friend of mine set up the equipment in his garage, but it's not quite the same. I might get back into it because nobody does the kind of work I did. I still have a bunch of custom colors, metal flakes, clears and candies, but it's a pain not having my own shop. I would like to become welding certified so I could build and shoot custom stuff too. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-06-2007, 09:48 PM	#9
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: On the side..... I have been doing vehicle and sign graphics and lettering on the side for 6 years but have 27 years experience at it. Have an older vinyl cutting system to make decals. Letter a lot of racecars and commercial vans and trucks. Of course back when I first started this job, there was no computer sign making, it was just a can-a-paint and a brush. After I pay my heat and electricity bills for the shop, I can put the rest into my trucks, if some home disaster like a broken sewer line (happened just before Christmas) dont suck the xtra bucks up first. If you take on more work, its less time to work on the trucks, and quite often the time is even more important than the money. Can be kind of a catch 22. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

02-06-2007, 10:01 PM	#10
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: On the side..... I do bodywork and paint. I have been doing this since high school. (18 years). I worked in the auto body business for 4 years out of high school. I really enjoyed the work, I just had to drive way too far (1 hour each way) to get in an area where I could make some money at it.............Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-06-2007, 10:37 PM	#11
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: On the side..... I give up my side job about 3 years ago when it became more work than my regular job. I never had time to do anything but work, now I just save up a few bucks here and there until I get enough to do what I want on the truck. Its alot less stressful on me and the wife and kids. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

02-06-2007, 10:44 PM	#12
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: On the side..... sub-contracted cable tv underground drop buring for 8 years , lost my gig after the man that writes the checks died . was a REALLY good paying side line , i averaged about 45$ an hour but the work was very laborous and i only worked a few days a week . now i mow lawns , not as much $$ but a lot more relaxing __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-06-2007, 10:45 PM	#13
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Re: On the side..... Given That my regular job gives me 5 days a week off (Houston Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic) I started a Window Blind and Shutter business. Seems to be doing pretty good. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-07-2007, 01:27 AM	#14
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: On the side..... I work on PCs for a limited group of people and do some drafting and plumbing design for truck parts money. Works out great. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

02-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#15
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	Re: On the side..... I do some general truck repair and some welding/fab work for 4-wheel drive stuff. I also do some body and sheetmetal work and when I am feeling really ambitious, I take on complete paint jobs... __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

02-07-2007, 03:27 PM	#16
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: On the side..... There is quite a lot of diversity on this site, I guess thats what makes it so great. I recently put an add on craigs list to see if I could drum up some more side work. I am looking for Lift kit installs, gear installs. Solid axle swaps, and fab work. I might start doing work on these old trucks as well, I like working on mine so much,I may as well get paid for it

02-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#17
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: On the side..... i started a network consulting business on the side late last year. i specialize in Linux/UNIX/OpenSource operating systems, and advanced networking/firewalls/routers and VPNs. my main targets are small businesses that dont have (or dont have much) computer technology, but are primed and ripe for the advantages that having their own systems will bring. www.dfwlp.com __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com Last edited by RedZ71; 02-07-2007 at 03:34 PM.



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02-07-2007, 03:44 PM	#18
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: On the side..... I teach drawing classes at a local junior college. Keeps me in some extra cash, and I get to hang out cool people and talk art. I've just started to sell my art, but that is a slow start. You are all welcome to stop by my online shop and look at some of my most recent work. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

02-07-2007, 04:57 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: On the side..... I do computer builds, repairs, and consulting as well as network support. Mostly to some small businesses, churches and select individuals. I slowed down some as it was becoming over bearing and stealing too much of my family and free time. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-07-2007 at 04:58 PM.

02-07-2007, 05:17 PM	#20
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: On the side..... On the side I do audio recording and engineering as well as some duplication, design, and video stuff. I just finished a cd that will hopefully bring in some fun money. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

02-07-2007, 05:24 PM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: On the side..... The issue I had was my day job pays $40 an hour and the average coating job was $120-$150, but it ended up taking an average of 4 to 5 hours a job. So after raw materials, shop expenses, and energy, it worked out to be about $25 an hour. That doesn't include the time away from my wife and daughter. It was only about one night a week, but it made for a long night. I was also in the Navy Reserve, then the National Guard and drill pay was truck $$. But the National Guard isn't as side-jobish as it used to be __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-07-2007, 05:48 PM	#22
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: On the side..... i was doing alot of electric wiring jobs on the side but kind of got burned out on that,since i do electrical work for a living.the price of material has gotten so high and alot of people didn't want to pay what i was asking..so for the last year or so i have been buying trucks(mostly '67-72's) and cars fixing them up a little and resale.been doing pretty good!!!!!!

02-07-2007, 07:56 PM	#23
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: On the side..... Well I used to part out 67-72 trucks, kept me out of trouble and made some extra cash. I also seed yards in fall and spring to get some more extra $$$. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

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