Steve, Welcome.  Yea this is a pretty good group.   Very  little bickering
and only the occasional troll trying to sell something.

Can't help with your particular web page, but there are a few here that may
be of interest:  http://www.chevelles.net/links/Garage/    And sorry bout
the dead links .


On 10/27/07, SteveZL1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  Hi to all group members. I've been basically watching from the sidelines.
> But I just have to say how I admire the camaraderie of this group. Most
> members act like real friends...
> someone you can turn to with a problem.
>
> When I was younger I worked at a Pontiac dealership. (keep hanging around
> until they offered me a job) Ended up staying 6+ years. Started out washing
> cars then worked up towards helping out at the Service Tower checking in
> customers cars, handing out work to the mechanics, etc.
> (eventually bumped heads with the owner's son - we know who won that
> fight)
>
> Then I got a job at the local Oldsmobile parts department until it finally
> closed down. Never could get a job with the Chevy dealerships. I'm 100%
> G.M. all the way.
>
> Took a break from the car scene for a while.
> (I remember it took my hands about two weeks to heal - busted knuckles,
> wear & tear, etc.)
>
> I got to the point where I just couldn't deal with some of people
> (customers) anymore. The worst were the wealthy ones. The average guy was
> the best. I'd even let several behind the counter & we'd look either on line
> or in person for the exact part they needed) Sorry if this post is a bit
> long winded.
>
> I just want to say what a great bunch of fellows this group has. That I
> have a place to turn if I need the help. By next fall or so I'll be looking
> for a !966 - 1967 Chevelle. (never been too big a fan of the 68 -69; can't
> afford a 1970) My health forces me to look for a turn key type (or one that
> doesn't need much work) Somewhere in the 15K range - if the prices don't
> head towards outer space. A street driver.
>
> Lastly, does anyone remember a post from about a year or so ago that
> included an attachment (or private website) where the owner did his own
> resto? (I hope it was this group; I'm in a couple) I remember the car being
> a '67 (maybe 66). The car was painted brown. He had smoothed the firewall,
> etc. I think is was switched over from an automatic to four speed. It had
> several photos of the work in progress. If I can find that site it would
> really get my enthusiasm going again. Any ideas who's it was? Keep up the
> great work guys! Thanks ahead of time for any help.
> SteveZL1
>



-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

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