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jims69camaro · 09-10-2004, 07:46 PM

i dunno what happened to my post, but i was the first to respond - and it disappeared.

basically, you have the right idea as far as pricing - the only thing i would keep in mind is not to exceed the market value of the cars too much. yeah, i know, true enthusiasts are not in it for the money. yet there is still something to be said for being able to sell the car for more than you paid for it.

i am good with wrenches, lots of experience changing parts, swapping motors, stuff like that. what i lack in actual experience building up a ride, i supplement with my thirst for knowledge. i am constantly reading.

i could be interested in a contingency position - basically i could come in as needed. until the court case settles i won't know how much i'll have to 'fool around with' so i cannot at this time commit to a partnership, but i would be interested in turning wrenches for you and maybe more down the road. and i think reputation is everything - and it all starts with a little friendly customer service.

i have been developing a relationship with bob emerson at speed freaks speed shop out in amelia oh, and if you were interested in stocking a small parts counter, he could hook that up. he blows away the other big names in the internet/mail order parts business as far as price is concerned (ex: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, $117 plus shipping $8; jeg's $128 plus what amounts to a shipping charge of $12 (they don't call it shipping, lol); summit $125 plus shipping ($10-15)), and his shipping is reliable (UPS). while he's mostly a performance parts house, i am sure he could get good prices on restoration stuff. sometimes it's who you know. oh, and the web site, which he quickly admits does not even come close to showing all of the parts he's either got in stock or has access to (probably drop-ship situation), is at http://www.speedfreaksspeedshop.com/index.html

you don't need any fancy software to set up the books, keep track of inventory, and the like - i can do it with Excel.

oh, and, it might be nice to have a '69 camaro sitting in front of the shop.

09-10-2004, 07:46 PM	#13
jims69camaro Avatar Abuser Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 08721-1716 Posts: 5,056 iTrader: (0)	i dunno what happened to my post, but i was the first to respond - and it disappeared. basically, you have the right idea as far as pricing - the only thing i would keep in mind is not to exceed the market value of the cars too much. yeah, i know, true enthusiasts are not in it for the money. yet there is still something to be said for being able to sell the car for more than you paid for it. i am good with wrenches, lots of experience changing parts, swapping motors, stuff like that. what i lack in actual experience building up a ride, i supplement with my thirst for knowledge. i am constantly reading. i could be interested in a contingency position - basically i could come in as needed. until the court case settles i won't know how much i'll have to 'fool around with' so i cannot at this time commit to a partnership, but i would be interested in turning wrenches for you and maybe more down the road. and i think reputation is everything - and it all starts with a little friendly customer service. i have been developing a relationship with bob emerson at speed freaks speed shop out in amelia oh, and if you were interested in stocking a small parts counter, he could hook that up. he blows away the other big names in the internet/mail order parts business as far as price is concerned (ex: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, $117 plus shipping $8; jeg's $128 plus what amounts to a shipping charge of $12 (they don't call it shipping, lol); summit $125 plus shipping ($10-15)), and his shipping is reliable (UPS). while he's mostly a performance parts house, i am sure he could get good prices on restoration stuff. sometimes it's who you know. oh, and the web site, which he quickly admits does not even come close to showing all of the parts he's either got in stock or has access to (probably drop-ship situation), is at http://www.speedfreaksspeedshop.com/index.html you don't need any fancy software to set up the books, keep track of inventory, and the like - i can do it with Excel. oh, and, it might be nice to have a '69 camaro sitting in front of the shop. __________________ JSFBOA Save a life. N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L