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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Cynthia Johnson on June 16, 2016, 10:08:42 PM

Title: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Cynthia Johnson on June 16, 2016, 10:08:42 PM
I may.
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Dena on June 16, 2016, 10:20:45 PM
There are others who work on trucks and I think there was one who worked on cars but it was a while back. My roommate worked on aircraft for TWA. It's an honorable profession so I don't see a problem with it. Be the first to  sign in. (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,194299.0.html)
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: CarlyMcx on June 16, 2016, 10:34:21 PM
There was a transgender mechanic on one episode of Jesse James' "Monster Garage."  Her name was Pippa Garner.  http://s35.photobucket.com/user/trinity1976/media/pippa1.jpg.html (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/trinity1976/media/pippa1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: bobbisue on June 16, 2016, 10:47:28 PM
I'm working on it

   bobbisue :)


Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: V M on June 16, 2016, 11:25:45 PM
Other than helping people and a few folks paying me for my help now and then, I've never worked professionally as a mechanic but I'd picked up enough 'Tinker' knowledge to keep just about anything running and even a few things flying long enough to nurse the bird back

My friends and I would love making our engines and such race car ready but would keep the exterior of our vehicles stock as to not attract too much attention

I owe my stepfather a load of thanks for a good amount of the basic knowledge, he's one of those guys that can repair just about anything and I learned allot

Unfortunately after getting hit I was not able to wrench quite as well as in younger days but I can still do a few basic things

I tend to feel rather uncomfortable riding in vehicles anymore though so I tend to avoid it and prefer to ride my bicycle when able these days

Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Cynthia Johnson on June 16, 2016, 11:36:31 PM
So then I'll adapt the old speed shop saying, "Pretty cost money dear, how beautiful do you want to be?"
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: AnonyMs on June 17, 2016, 12:49:12 AM
Not quite the same, but related. See "a Girl for all seasons" on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgosVjpzYwXSVOmQ815XIA
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Christina308 on June 17, 2016, 01:34:05 AM
I'm a heavy duty mech and a millwright, six month into transition. What's your concern?
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Sspar on June 17, 2016, 01:43:39 AM
I know a trans autobody mechanic for a dealership..
And I am a industrial tech for the post office...
No problems.. I believe its a matter of attitude.. if your positive and
smile.. it helps those around you do the same...
there's allways a few that don't play along..
but that is there problem.. not yours....
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: big kim on June 17, 2016, 02:55:56 AM
Worked on my own cars & bikes. The best Jaguar mechanic in my town was transexual, nobody had a problem if they wanted their car or bike fixed up
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Thessa on June 17, 2016, 04:44:55 AM
It's somehow related, my little girl (10) is totally into bikes and cars right know.
She wants to go to a technical high school (http://htl.moedling.at) instead of continuing her education at a general high school.

So I see no issue at all...
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: kaitylynn on June 17, 2016, 08:24:29 AM
My profession is mechanical, though not on autos any longer.  I am transitioning while working in appliance repair.  The only issue so far has been in regards to muscle mass loss.  I have to work smarter to get some of the heavier appliances to move when pulling them out, but overall...it is no big deal.  I have several sisters who drive big rigs, have 1 that works for the DOT and another that is an engineer for water facilities.

We can do whatever job we want, just like any other woman out there!
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Barb99 on June 17, 2016, 12:13:30 PM
I'm a Manufacturing Engineer. Came out to my coworkers in January and went full time female end of February. Right now I'm surrounded by 7 other male ME's that I've worked with for 10 years, they have all been great. We all still help each other out and get along fine.

Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: Cynthia Johnson on June 17, 2016, 10:32:40 PM
My boss, was my boss off and on over 20 years in re-manufacturing. Now he's owned an automotive shop the better part of a decade.

"Hey what if I pierce both my ears?" A: I would hope you didn't wear any that would get caught on anything.

"Hey suppose I dye my hair pink?" A: I'd rather you stick to typical female colors

Lol
Title: Re: Ever known anyone MTF who transitioned as a car mechanic?
Post by: JoanneB on June 18, 2016, 07:54:39 AM
Plane Mechanic is about the closest.