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ChrisFoley |
Nov 14 2008, 09:15 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Whats up? I thought they were all done when Dave passed away.
The banner ad isn't an active link but has a phone #. Anyone have the details? |
markb |
Nov 14 2008, 09:20 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Somebody finally noticed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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ericread |
Nov 14 2008, 09:23 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
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boxstr |
Nov 14 2008, 09:24 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay we noticed, so whats up?
CCL |
markb |
Nov 14 2008, 09:38 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
I can't say much other than another lister here (henceforth referred to as "The Boss") bought the assets to GPR & will have to fill you in on the details. The doors are open, we're taking orders (I'm just the peon, The Boss really does the order taking for now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). The website is being revamped (and anyone who has ever had to do that knows what a pain it is) so it's not up except for emails, but the 800 number works during the day (working on glitches in the AT &T system so it works all the time) as does the normal 805 549-8525 number. You can also contact me, and when The Boss surfaces, I'm sure he'll take an order or 2 by PM or email.
A nice tribute to Dave will be going up on the website when we get it back up, so if you have any pics you'd like to share, you can send them to us to add. |
CliffBraun |
Nov 14 2008, 09:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 26-April 06 From: San Luis Obispo,ca Member No.: 5,933 Region Association: None |
Mark, I don't get why you're being so coy. (I got this all from online info, so don't feel bad about posting it)
New owner appears to be Jonathan Reiss, who goes by the nick Hwgunner here. Your email address doesn't work, but I figure I'll hear about when it actually opens from you or Steve. |
hwgunner |
Nov 15 2008, 07:02 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
Its me. I did it.
I bought the assets of the business from Dave's estate. We are in the same location for the next six months and have also acquired the same phone numbers so that all those old ads and magnets will work. Escrow closed on Friday afternoon to make it official but the phones have been up for about a week. Markb is right about the glitch with the phones, right now they are transferring to a voicemail system that I do not have access to unfortunately. As for being coy, I think that markb just wanted me to say it. You certainly wouldn't look at him and think he was being "coy". As for the business, I have been very fortunate that the majority of the vendors that I have contacted have been good to work with and I am going to continue to sell the same items that Dave did. Tons of things to work on right now: website, phones, tons of new parts, manufacturing, computers, etc., etc. It will definitely be a long row to how. I want to say that there are a couple people who already knew about this and I want to thank them for there support and kind words. I lookforward to the hard work ahead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
sww914 |
Nov 15 2008, 07:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Johnathan, it warms my cold heart to see that pile of doors that have been sitting there for so long, I think since Donald organized them.
I'm glad that GPR live and breathes again! |
sww914 |
Nov 15 2008, 07:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
BTW, how many friggin 924 doors do you need? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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hwgunner |
Nov 15 2008, 07:15 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
BTW, how many friggin 924 doors do you need? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) None?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
bfrymire |
Nov 15 2008, 07:15 PM
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Salsaholic Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 1-August 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 2,431 Region Association: Northern California |
Johnathan, it warms my cold heart to see that pile of doors that have been sitting there for so long, I think since Donald organized them. I'm glad that GPR live and breathes again! Same here. I am glad to see GPR back, and Jonathan is a good person to do it. I have ordered parts from him, and I am very satisfied with his service. I will be calling soon, and get some more parts! -- brett |
jim_hoyland |
Nov 15 2008, 07:29 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Johnathan, it warms my cold heart to see that pile of doors that have been sitting there for so long, I think since Donald organized them. I'm glad that GPR live and breathes again! Same here. I am glad to see GPR back, and Jonathan is a good person to do it. I have ordered parts from him, and I am very satisfied with his service. I will be calling soon, and get some more parts! -- brett (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Good to hear it will be in good hands. |
Gint |
Nov 15 2008, 07:33 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Grats Jonathan! And Mark also for that matter. I for one certainly hope you succeed and am glad to see GPR up and running again.
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Lou W |
Nov 15 2008, 07:46 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Congratulations Johnathon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Krieger |
Nov 15 2008, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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craig downs |
Nov 15 2008, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Way to go Jonathan. Congratulations and good luck
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McMark |
Nov 15 2008, 11:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Congratulations Jonathan! You're going to have a wild (and great) first year!
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sbonthemesa |
Nov 15 2008, 11:29 PM
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Semi-Lurker Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 30-September 05 From: the mesa Member No.: 4,895 Region Association: None |
You have our support.
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PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 16 2008, 03:06 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Couldn't be a better guy to have stepped up to keep the GPR name going strong. I have done many transactions with Jonathan and they have all been A+. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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carr914 |
Nov 16 2008, 05:22 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,021 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Good Luck
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