Posted by oldtanker on December 22, 2013 at 20:35:28 from (66.228.255.116):
In Reply to: Need Advice... posted by Bryce Frazier on December 22, 2013 at 20:00:43:
If you were working in their heated shop, using their electricity, using their tools and the overall condition of the tractor isn't too bad 12 an hour would still be cheaper than what I would charge. But if there is rotten metal or the tin is all bent up it's going to take a lot of time and money to fix. Location? If you are up north and green grass isn't for another 3 months and you can spend the time without affecting school and grades you just might get it done. Time? Just how much time to do have to work on it? 2-3-4 hours a day? Just how many days are you going to get nothing done because they haven't purchased the parts yet? If you decide to do it get someone who knows that tractor and mechanics to go over there with you first and do a detailed tech inspection on it. Make a list of everything it needs. Then tell the owners OK, I'll do it but I will not start until all the listed parts are on hand. And them agreeing to order, that day anything else that may be found when you are taking it apart.
I have to agree, don't walk, run away. I don't like the "swap work for stuff". They will most likely want you to work for what they pay you now and then what about compensation for your dad heat, electricity and shop space? Then too you will have to be able to give them some type of warranty on any repairs you do. You don't want them coming back 5 years from now demanding that you fix something. X number of hours or 90 days for labor only. That's why you make them buy the parts. If a part they buy fails you can charge them to repair it again. If you buy the part and it's covered under warranty you have to fight the part company for labor.
Nope this is one you need to stay away from. Tell them time and your age plus lack of expertise as a mechanic means they need to find someone else.
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