Jeff Johnson wrote:
>
> Scott;
>
> I could be wrong, but as I've been receiving Eastwood's catalogs for
> many years, I was surprised to see Sears name on a catalog a few years
> ago. It struck me as very odd at the time. Since then, no mention of
> Sears name has been made. Maybe I'm crazy, but I remember seeing this. I
> know that Eastwoods' is located in Malvern, PA. but, could it be that
> Curt sold out for a good sum and Sears was proud of their purchase but
> decided that if they went back to making it look like a hometown,
> good-ol'-boys operation it might be better for business?
> Since I can't swear to this I guess I'll have to do some detective work
> to prove to y'all I'm really not senile or just plain nuts. Oh, hell, I
> have owned an LBC of one kind or another for over 30 years. Maybe you
> could make an allowance or two.
>
> Besides, as you say, regardless of who owns the company, they are a
> first-rate supplier of restoration supplies with whom I have dealt for
> quite some time.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff Johnson
> making room in the asylum corner in case I turn out to be just plain
> crazy
>
>
>
> Trmgafun@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 98-12-14 10:50:33 EST, you write:
> >
> > << Cameron;
> >
> > Sears bought Eastwood's some time ago. If anything, I believe their
> > service has gotten better.
> >
> > Jeff Johnson
> > >>
> >
> > Hmmm, there must be two different Eastwoods...
> > <A HREF="http://www.eastwoodco.com/";>Eastwoods Website redirect page</A>
> >
> > The Eastwood that I know of was started by a guy named Curt Strohacker who
>is
> > a British car enthusiast. They sell very good quality restoration supplies
> > that I've had very good luck with. They are located in Malvern
>Pennsylvania.
> >
> > Scott Helms
Not sure if Sears did buy them out, but, in Nov. of 87 Eastwoods cataloge
was with the Sears logo, you can also use your Sears charge with them,
seem a little unusual.
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