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#505267 - 04/26/08 11:41 AM
PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
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Mark Shaw
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 915
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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This morning while perusing the AACA forum sites, I came across a request for someone who rebuilds the shutter thermostats used in early 30's GM cars.
The request was answered with an explanation that there was really only one guy in the USA that still does this work and his name, address and phone number were provided. Although that is one of the best reasons to frequent these forums, I think we could take this one step further.
We will all eventually need references for qualified sources of specialty services and/or reproduction parts for our prewar cars & trucks. Several car clubs publish directories with references and listings of local businesses who offer such services. But I have never seen a national directory like this.
I would like to know if this is a viable option for the BCA PreWar Division. If we get enough good references to compile a booklet, we may be able to publish a booklet or make a CD & sell them to raise money for PWD special events and tours.
We could also sell advertising space, but I think we would have to pre-qualify advertisers with a good member reference or recommendation before accepting such ads.
Please give me some feedback on this.
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Mark Shaw
BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
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#505284 - 04/26/08 02:26 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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HarryJ
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Registered: 07/30/04
Posts: 50
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Mark ....That is an excellent idea. I know of the guy you're talking about that rebuilds early thermostats. It took me a month's worth of phone calls to find him. I am always looking for services ans parts and a quick reference to this site would be quite handy.
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#505330 - 04/26/08 08:33 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: HarryJ]
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jscheib
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Registered: 09/05/03
Posts: 696
Loc: CT
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Mark,
A GREAT idea, and one I would try to help you organize. I think also advertising would be a good idea, but then you need someone to track revenue, but that might work out. The ROA has a CD of all technical items and this could be something similar.
I do some part time work with a resto shop and like most shops I think some of the reference materials are a bit "loose" for lack of a better term, and I am in the process of trying to better organize them so I have some references.
I have also been in contact with a number of international members that are looking for resources, and odd parts from time to time, and they do check this site on a regular basis.
We should make this a subject for Flint.
John
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'32 - 57-S
'68 Riviera
Assistant Director - Yankee Chapter BCA
ROA, AACA, BDE
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#505468 - 04/27/08 01:09 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Mark Shaw
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 915
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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John,
I gladly accept your offer to help organize this effort and will definately put it on the agenda for our meeting in Flint.
Each of the PWD regional directors should also help co-ordinate this effort by requesting such references from PWD members and at their local BCA chapter meetings.
Hey guys... are you seeing this?
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Mark Shaw
BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
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#505479 - 04/27/08 01:25 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Bill Stoneberg
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Registered: 03/11/00
Posts: 2411
Loc: Austin, Texas
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Mark,
With the correct setup you could make this work on the web real easily.
I will talk to the folks in my area and see who they use.
I can offer some help on a web application, but my time is limited at the moment for working on this. I am trying to get something done for the nationals at the moment and it is taking most of my free computer time.
After Flint I will have more time though.
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Bill
1950 Buick Super Estate Wagon
1947 4 Door Sedan
1964 Riviera
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#505512 - 04/27/08 04:24 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Mark Shaw
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 915
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Wayne,
Good suggestion. Expanding to post war cars would increase potential sales to the broader market.
We will need someone with postwar cars to co-ordinate the postwar references. Anybody want to take on this project?
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Mark Shaw
BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
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#505673 - 04/28/08 05:56 AM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Brian_Heil
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Registered: 12/30/05
Posts: 84
Loc: Fenton, Michigan
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I think the listing should include the users/customers contact information also. In some cases, a call to them is just as important. This would also keep the comments credible.
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Brian Heil BCA#26034 Buicktown Chapter BCA PWD Regional Director 2008 PWD After Tour Chairman 1923 Model 45 Fenton, Michigan BTHLodger@aol.com
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#505720 - 04/28/08 10:24 AM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Mark Shaw
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 915
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Brian,
Agreed. I think we would also need to update the list after contacting each service provider at least every other year or so. This would allow us to verify that they are still providing quality services and make any changes in phone numbers, email addresses etc.
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Mark Shaw
BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
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#506391 - 04/30/08 04:16 PM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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jules greenway
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Registered: 02/29/08
Posts: 12
Loc: UK
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hi Mark
Ialso need services of a thermostat repairer, but could not find the thread you mention. Would be obliged if you can pass on info
great idea re craftsmans guild
all the best
Jules Greenway
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1931 Buick 8-90
1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
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#506534 - 05/01/08 12:01 AM
Re: PreWar Buick Craftsman's Guild
[Re: Mark Shaw]
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Mark Shaw
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 915
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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James Otto 865-966-9494 was the contact on another forum.
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Mark Shaw
BCA PWD Director
HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
1913 Model 31 Touring
1915 Model C-25 "Speedster"
1924 Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
1929 Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
1931 Model 57 Sedan
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