Never thought this would happen.

zepherman · 08-21-2002, 03:38 PM

Well, I just started college the 19th and it looks like i'm entering an automotive program where i get all of the traning to get my ASE certification. The only problem is that its that the program is sponsored by GM. To get all of the credits in the program so that i can get my Associates Degree and the GM certification I have to work at a GM dealership for the next 2 years because I get college credit. I haven't found a similar program anywhere that is sponsored by ford so i guess im stuck. I am going to work at a GM dealership. Hell must be getting pretty damn cold about now. HAHAHA, I wore my Ford Racing hat the first day of class.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 08-21-2002, 03:53 PM

Hey man thats cool though. As long has you can get some kind of ASE certification. 2 years shouldnt be too bad though

Here the program is sponsored by Ford

Ive been thinking about maybe doing it but im not sure yet. I guess it depends on where you live.

Later,
Nick

The Deuce · 08-21-2002, 04:02 PM

Maybe you will learn WTF those guys mean by 'lid' and such. Just drive the Mustang to work, that will say enough. People may attention to what their mechanics drive.

fiveohpatrol · 08-22-2002, 02:34 PM

well I'm in college now, and my last summer I worked at a ford dealership doing small mechanical repairs (oil, tires, fuel filters, belts, plugs...) and then this summer I did the same thing at a Pontiac/GMC truck dealer. And from the work that I did, and the help that I gave to other mechanics, I HATE to say it, but it seemed to me that GM cars are actually a little easier to work on than Fords. I'm not saying that it is a proven fact, just something I observed in the short time that I have put in. Must be why they paid 0.4 hours for an oilchange at Ford, and only 0.3hours at Pontiac

Now reliability is a whole different story

The Deuce · 08-22-2002, 03:39 PM

I think the extra time was for oil draining from the Ford Motor. The GM's are empty after 3k miles.

84LX89GT · 08-23-2002, 03:23 PM

I'm in the Ford ASSET program which is a 2 year dealership co-op working/class program just like the one you're in. I've heard that the GM program is pretty good. I'm not sure if there even is a Ford ASSET around where you live. If you do an online search you may be able to find something if you actually want to work for ford. I've worked in this program for a year and i absolutely think the program is great. Awesome work experience and great learning materials.

Alot of new GM and Ford cars are garbage, but i think both manufacturers have some vehicles i like alot.

oh yeah.....once i get out i'll have most of my ford certifications as well as ASE and soon after getting out of school i'll have a chance to become a ford senior master tech after passing L1 ASE drivability test.
This means i get to have an award and i think a week long boat cruise

929PhoenixSquid · 08-23-2002, 03:26 PM

Hey, I saw go for it. If you can fix a GM, you can fix anything. Stuff literally FALLS off my Beretta as I drive it.....

08-21-2002, 03:38 PM	#1
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	Never thought this would happen. Well, I just started college the 19th and it looks like i'm entering an automotive program where i get all of the traning to get my ASE certification. The only problem is that its that the program is sponsored by GM. To get all of the credits in the program so that i can get my Associates Degree and the GM certification I have to work at a GM dealership for the next 2 years because I get college credit. I haven't found a similar program anywhere that is sponsored by ford so i guess im stuck. I am going to work at a GM dealership. Hell must be getting pretty damn cold about now. HAHAHA, I wore my Ford Racing hat the first day of class. __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

08-21-2002, 03:53 PM	#2
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Hey man thats cool though. As long has you can get some kind of ASE certification. 2 years shouldnt be too bad though Here the program is sponsored by Ford Ive been thinking about maybe doing it but im not sure yet. I guess it depends on where you live. Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

08-21-2002, 04:02 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Maybe you will learn WTF those guys mean by 'lid' and such. Just drive the Mustang to work, that will say enough. People may attention to what their mechanics drive. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-22-2002, 02:34 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	well I'm in college now, and my last summer I worked at a ford dealership doing small mechanical repairs (oil, tires, fuel filters, belts, plugs...) and then this summer I did the same thing at a Pontiac/GMC truck dealer. And from the work that I did, and the help that I gave to other mechanics, I HATE to say it, but it seemed to me that GM cars are actually a little easier to work on than Fords. I'm not saying that it is a proven fact, just something I observed in the short time that I have put in. Must be why they paid 0.4 hours for an oilchange at Ford, and only 0.3hours at Pontiac Now reliability is a whole different story __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

08-22-2002, 03:39 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I think the extra time was for oil draining from the Ford Motor. The GM's are empty after 3k miles. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-23-2002, 03:23 PM	#6
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I'm in the Ford ASSET program which is a 2 year dealership co-op working/class program just like the one you're in. I've heard that the GM program is pretty good. I'm not sure if there even is a Ford ASSET around where you live. If you do an online search you may be able to find something if you actually want to work for ford. I've worked in this program for a year and i absolutely think the program is great. Awesome work experience and great learning materials. Alot of new GM and Ford cars are garbage, but i think both manufacturers have some vehicles i like alot. oh yeah.....once i get out i'll have most of my ford certifications as well as ASE and soon after getting out of school i'll have a chance to become a ford senior master tech after passing L1 ASE drivability test. This means i get to have an award and i think a week long boat cruise __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

08-23-2002, 03:26 PM	#7
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	Hey, I saw go for it. If you can fix a GM, you can fix anything. Stuff literally FALLS off my Beretta as I drive it..... __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

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