I have run out of Gas.Anyone interested in a complete line of 1966 1967 Instrment Panel Restoration Inventory.All Stripped /Some Plated
I have 20 cores that are repairable.Orphans.
Over 50 Speedo Heads .
40 Gauge Clusters Floor Shift and Column..
40 to 50 Gauge Lenses .Clocks.Switches.
15 Circuit boards.All pins intact.
Each and every screw that goes into a Restoration .
Cleaned Stripped and Polished.
Wiper Switches 66/67 and *****.Everything and anything.
Its time.
I have over $10,000 invested .
Plus a lot of Great Friends.
But you dont have to invest in a Great Friend.
Now do you..

Ron Roth
586-556-1234

 

Ron, so sorry your throwing in the towel. I know that your work and you are beyond reproach. Maybe you need a break is in order. Don't make a rash decision on one transaction that went south.

 

Thanks for your support .Hope you are well.Its Just Time.
I havent touched my car in over 9 months .Its Time.

 

I am in the market for a dash bezel PRNDSL 67 column shift.

 

I would echo OldCutlass's sentiments.

Sounds like time for a break.

No need to sell the store to take a break - just slow it down, get back to your car, and put all that other stuff on a back burner - or in a back closet.

You can decide what to sell in six months or a year.

- Eric

 

Ron, you need a break. Don't make a decision that you may regret in 6 months. Your inventory and equipment won't be worth any less then. You just need to educate your customers a bit. No cash -no dash. Don't let unprincipled people drive you away from something you enjoy. The hobby needs folks like you.

 

Thanks Eric for your support ..I have made so many Great Friends through this site .And this Hobby..But it is Time.This Last one Cracked Me .But I did extend myself and I am to blame.I dont Sleep at Night thinking about it.Once again ..Although we have never me ..I consider you a Friend.Call me anytime ..Ron 586-556-1234

 

I must agree with everyone to Ron.
Take a break. Maybe a vacation would be in order.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
The hobby does need folks like you.

 

Illigitimi non carborundum.

- Eric

 

Well put ..

 

I live by that statement, x2 on the well put!

 

Just take a break. Can't walk away yet

 

I also agree - time to take a break from it all and reevaluate the situation later.
I do not know what caused this to be the time. IF one particular bad incident caused it, then that is the last reason to give it all up. Instead change business practice to help things like that from happening again. Don't let them feel they won - you win by improving things as needed to protect yourself.
While I have not used your services, many here have and many need your kind of work that no one else does. Others can do similar work but do they know Olds and all the details? I am realizing the need for special services like these more and more by repairing switches and other "unserviceable" electrical parts for members here.
So take a break and decide a little later. Hope it all works in your favor, whatever you decide.

 

i had to "press 1 for english" on that one.

i have my own way of putting that...

don't let 1 @$$hole "screw" up the rest of your life.

and, as others have stated above, this hobby needs folks like you. take a break, and let a calmer head prevail.


bill

 

See Ron it's unanimous, sorry you can't retire.

 

Yes. Resignation not accepted.

- Eric

 

Well said.....take a break Ron...we need guys like you!

Ted

 

Hey, Ron,

Like all the others said, don't let one bad apple spoil the lot. I had a hunch by our phone conversations you were getting a little worn and frustrated. Take a breath and a couple of weeks off and catch up with your own car a little. Maybe spend some time getting settled in the house too. You'll feel better and maybe have a better outlook for the future. You still have two of my dashes since February, but no worries, when they're done, they're done. Take time and make peace with yourself. We need you.

Paul

 

Just saw this post. Ron, unfortunately its like that in the non hobby world too. I've had what I consider good patients that needed and requested major dental work. Did the work with the patient knowing the cost, and afterward had sprung on me their "payment plan" was going to be $100 a month for 3 years. Hell, you cant keep the doors open with that business model. Frankly, I would only take the word of a family member, and even thats suspect with some of MY family. Unwind, dabble a little with it, and if you really enjoy what you do, do not accept any work without a fair deposit and no delivery without full payment. That will honk off some, but good work is not cheap and if they dont want to play by your rules, oh well. Believe me, its a little hard to make this a policy when you have trusted guys before but it will take that burden off your shoulders and work better in the long run. As Pesci said " they will f*^k you in the drivethru" Good luck Pat