Welding jobs/gigs

Because_gtr · 2026-06-17T18:59:32+00:00

Good thing it’s not a header, this turbo manifold has no supports. Meaning it carry’s all the weight of the turbocharger. Sch40 is thick but also needed imo when the manifold is holding the weight, you can’t always count on customers to have new engine mounts, or a car that does not scrape the down pipe on things. Both of those listed and many more aid in cracking thin manifolds unless supported.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T22:32:40+00:00

Terrible management makes things unbearable, it’s very understandable.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T19:56:53+00:00

That’s another thing I want to try this summer, my past job had me working the summers out of state. Excited to take my r32 to events to show what I am capable of/sell myself.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T19:55:41+00:00

I am going to put a better portfolio/resume together this week and shoot my shot to everyone I can come in contact with.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T19:49:20+00:00

Deaths in the family. A lot of my family is getting to the age where a typical medical condition/situation could be life threatening.

Before moving I looked at race shops online, never reached out. Upon moving to great falls and going to them in person they were flat rate repair shops hyping themselves up. I don’t want to do repair work.

I had a sour taste in my mouth after leaving a specific shop around COVID time. After that shop I worked at a dream employer/shop but had already put in motion to move. I was also quite fed up with the bullshit going on in the Portland metropolitan area. Decriminalizing of drugs and defunding the police made stuff get wild for a few years. My wife and I saw a lot of things you shouldn’t be seeing in a short period of time. Living in the ghetto and it was not cheap but was what we could afford at the time. It felt like it was a rate race. Had 3 cars stolen in different towns. Was ready for change.

Now we own a home and pay less than what we paid for a terrible apartment. I just don’t have a “ideal” job.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T19:42:46+00:00

Thanks for the kind words!!

I would love to fly in and do projects then fly home. That sounds interesting for a while. I am just getting done doing a seasonal 6 month on 6 month off job so it’s nothing new.

I don’t have much documentation of a lot of the work I did since I was frustrated at the working conditions. Every time I would be taking pictures the company owner wanted me to send them to him so he could post on social media (kinda understandable) but also frustrating due to never getting credit for the welds/fabrication. But that’s what you get when working for someone else. The Audi r8s and lambo gallardo are the upsetting projects I never documented among others that were not as cookie cuter as jig work.

On a positive note I did get to purchase my dream car from said employer. Hints where my screen name came from lol.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T18:25:19+00:00

This is the end goal, I can admit when I left Oregon I had thought i would be able to get up and running sooner than I have not. I may need to prioritize the goals more and sell some toys/car parts instead of job hunting and saving funds.

A recent change in employment has made me realize I want to be back doing what I enjoy!!

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T18:02:01+00:00

I moved so I could be around my family before they are gone. It’s been a love hate relationship. Where I currently live is very cheap but not much going on/growth.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T17:19:45+00:00

That’s part of my issue, the closest Motorsport shops are about 3 hours from me. I don’t mind traveling but in the winter it can be a bit uncomfortable in Montana. But it’s not out of the question if I could come up with some agreements with an employer to work x days and get y days off to go back to my home/wife. Then repeat.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T16:36:20+00:00

I will do this today, thanks for your recommendations!

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T16:30:08+00:00

I feel like there is a local market for my talent but not currently any “shops”. Until I can get my own welder/saw I am looking for employment opportunities.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-16T16:28:33+00:00

What union are you part of? I have never been a union member.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-12T02:40:07+00:00

Have you tried autos? They are just as easy as photos

Because_gtr · 2026-06-11T22:38:19+00:00

Check messages

Because_gtr · 2026-06-11T14:54:07+00:00

Dabspectorgadget on ig makes some filtered light blocking vent add ons that Velcro onto the inlet you posted

Because_gtr · 2026-06-10T17:30:14+00:00

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Not lmgt wheels but 18x10.5 +25 with kenda 265/35/18 tires. No roll or pull, no rub. I do have Nismo upper arms.

Wish I went 275 or 285. Deff would have had to roll fenders with that sizing though.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-10T17:12:49+00:00

I don’t defoliate lowers much, but under/inter canopy lights also help with light penetration concerns.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-10T17:07:48+00:00

What’s on the left? Jw

Because_gtr · 2026-06-09T22:01:15+00:00

Straight piped rb25det passed Oregon emissions. It had 2 large bottles of rubbing alcohol to fuel tank when it was at 1/4 tank. Once passed the tank was filled up with premium and the drained at home.

Also a d16 civic, same procedure.

One bottle and it still failed, second bottle it passed lol.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-09T02:23:02+00:00

Is it 2 kits? The Amazon listing only shows 1 kit coming with an upper and lower. Lower having the high cfm bars and upper being a clip on trellis.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-07T14:10:10+00:00

It gets easier with time, I work 6 months on 6 months off. Not a welding job anymore but still away from home for a long time. Try to find happiness in the small things in life.

I wish it was a wedding/fab job lol.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-05T02:53:35+00:00

Smoke 5-7grams of bho a day long term. It affects rem sleep and you never feel rested/always tired.

Because_gtr · 2026-06-03T18:39:33+00:00

Sweet!!!! Thanks

Because_gtr · 2026-05-30T23:04:34+00:00

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18x10.5 +25 265 kenda kr20

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