I stopped at the GSPP display at Carlisle once. Staff were rude, uninformed,
and obviously still wasted from a night of heavy partying.
On the other hand, I once called and spoke to Seth Doulton. We discussed
subframing, IFS options, and several other topics for about 30 minutes. He
was very helpful, and sent me some magazine reprints. A thoroughly nice guy.
I don't think he is that involved in the retail side of his business these
days. Too bad.
Jack / WInter Park FL
-----Original Message-----
From: Hudson29@aol.com <Hudson29@aol.com>
To: SchornT@ci.fort-worth.tx.us <SchornT@ci.fort-worth.tx.us>;
tcape@weblnk.net <tcape@weblnk.net>; oletrucks@autox.team.net
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 2:46 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] More Swappin' Lies About Suppliers
>Tim Schorn laments:
>
> "people like Seth Doulton have been in this business for many years and
they
>know how to make money...that is his goal, not satisfying you, no matter
what
>the business spin doctors tell you. His formula is low or no inventory and
>cheap labor."
>
> I had another point in mind. Seth Doulton, (who I assume from the context
has
>something to do with Golden State) has indeed run a successful business for
>some years and may well continue into the unpredictable future. No argument
>there! The point is that he is not MAXIMIZING his profits by pissing good
>customers off. His motivation, while possibly interesting in a gossipy sort
of
>way, is not a concern of mine. The service of his people and quality of the
>parts he provides are my concern.
> I my own case, I have now spent something like $700. at his place but have
>decided to take most of my future purchases to Carter's, Chevy Duty,
Patrick's
>and perhaps Obsolete Chevy based on communication with other customers,
mostly
>here on this list. We no longer HAVE to take bad service because we have
>nowhere else to turn. We have all heard a lot about the way computers and
the
>"net" will alter our lives. Mr. Doulton may well be introduced to one of
them.
>
>Tom Caperton recalls:
>
> "I believe Jim Forbes (previous Oletrucker) contacted one or two vendors
to
>try and get them interested in the list. I don't believe he had any
success.
>It's a great idea....and makes perfect sense...but vendors don't seem to be
>too interested."
>
> That's sad.
>
>Tom goes on to ask:
>
> "Has anyone ever approached a vendor and said..."We have 500 members. If
>you'll give us a 10% (or 20% or whatever) discount, we can give you lots of
>business." Maybe it hasn't happened because we've just never presented it."
>
> While this is a terrific idea for those of us on this list, and may well
be a
>good money maker for some sharp vendor, I had a different point in mind by
my
>question. I am on another computer list like the oletruck list called Brit-
>Iron that focuses on British motorcycles. Just as in the old Chevy truck
>world, there are many competing vendors for parts and service. On the
"Brit-
>Iron" list many of our suppliers participate by posting how-to tips and
help
>with diagnosing problems. They also send off list e-mail offers to sell
parts,
>often at a discount. We all benefit because we know each other and can work
>out any hitches among friends
>
>Paul O'Neil,
>1951 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup Project, See it at:
>The Poor Man's Advanced Design Tech Tips Page
>http://home.earthlink.net/~conntest47/
>Fullerton, California USA
>Hudson29@aol.com
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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