New winter hobby

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markmitchinnh
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New winter hobby

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I decided that since I have so much time on my hands and I do not have a garage or shop that I am determined to learn pc and laptop repair. So I ordered a few books and 2 videos and I am picking up a few older pc's and I am going to learn something new.
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
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Re: New winter hobby

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Well Good for You Mark

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Been doing it for the best part of 15 years & have made a good living, like anything else it takes a lot of time to learn but if you apply yourself it can happen. Good luck
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Re: New winter hobby

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It's pretty fun! I'm not an expert, but I've been putting together my own computers and modifying them since I was about 10. I don't have any programming knowledge, though, that's the hard part! Good luck! :cheers:
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