The guys are right about exchanging some work for a bit of floor space...I've been working at a tranny shop for 3 months, i went into the job with ZERO knowledge of what i was doing...Since my employment started, i've had 2 trannies go out on me (2 different vehicles) both of which i got fixed for just a little extra hard work over the few upcoming weeks...

Another bonus of working for a garage (besides the possiblility of favors and equipment availability) is that often you can get parts for a cheaper price...While a complete master kit for a 350 costs the public about 350-500 dollars...I can buy it for $150, where i choose my pistons, and my cam. I also get a pretty good rod in the kit.

Just some insight from someone that has actually lived the scenario that was mentioned above about working for floorspace.