Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
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Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Doc says time to make some major changes,NOW
I have decided to start a liquidation sale starting in a few weeks, not good news from the doc. so do not want to leave the family in the dark on this, The company is going to be listed for sale at a very reasonable and lowered price for a few weeks, if no sale then I will start the sale, also we have a lot of patterns and match plates that I might split up for some folks to buy and start making some of these parts, the price of the company is a steel for what is here, can be sold with or without the building, it can be bought as the whole company, or Manufacturing with all machines or can be sold with the retail and used parts or retail and used parts can be sold separately, my personal toy collection will also be going up for sale, it has been a pleasure serving all of you for more than sixty two years,
if anyone is serious, please give me a call to talk, 815-633-7244
there are 3 buildings full of T parts
I will post this in the classifieds also
been fun, Bob
I have decided to start a liquidation sale starting in a few weeks, not good news from the doc. so do not want to leave the family in the dark on this, The company is going to be listed for sale at a very reasonable and lowered price for a few weeks, if no sale then I will start the sale, also we have a lot of patterns and match plates that I might split up for some folks to buy and start making some of these parts, the price of the company is a steel for what is here, can be sold with or without the building, it can be bought as the whole company, or Manufacturing with all machines or can be sold with the retail and used parts or retail and used parts can be sold separately, my personal toy collection will also be going up for sale, it has been a pleasure serving all of you for more than sixty two years,
if anyone is serious, please give me a call to talk, 815-633-7244
there are 3 buildings full of T parts
I will post this in the classifieds also
been fun, Bob
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Good luck Robert.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Sad to hear, but understandable.
Best wishes,
Keith
Best wishes,
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Sad to see this. Do take good care of you!
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Wishing you all the best.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Thank You for all you have done for the hobby Bob.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Best wishes to you and yours.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Only the Very Best to You and Yours Bob!
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
You have served us well these many years. Do what you need to do and enjoy a more relaxed pace.
Thanks
Rich and certainly not the first catalog.
Thanks
Rich and certainly not the first catalog.
When did I do that?
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
I can understand your reasoning. Time moves on for all of. Will miss your T knowledge and expertise.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Wishing you the best Bob. I always enjoyed talking to you on the phone and getting T parts from you.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Best wishes and prayers for your new journey.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
I'm the one posting this, but I know I speak for lots of others when I say thanks, Bob, for all you've done for the Model T world for many many years. When I recommend good parts sources to the new folks, I'll miss seeing your name on the list. Wishing you all the best.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
I’m very happy to have my roadster body from Bob in my garage. He helped my dream come true and for that I will forever be grateful!
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Ditto to what Steve said above. First and foremost Bob, I hope what is necessary to effect this life change is not serious. Prayers to you. Second, as all have said, it was a pleasure doing business with you, you and your company will be missed. Selfishly I think I also can speak for others in that we also pray someone picks up your business and manufacturing of ever so necessary parts. This hobby is slowly advancing to the precipice of lack of available parts due to those leaving the business and no one picking it up.
Wishing you well, with good health and many enjoyable years in your T.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Bob's was the first Model T vendor that I purchased from some 25 years ago when I was new to the model T hobby. Great to deal with and will be missed, I will echo above sentiments that this business will be picked up by someone to keep the hobby momentum moving forward. (Well Langs???....)
My best wishes for your personal well being and many thanks for all you have done for the hobby-God Bless you! You are a sower of good seed...
My best wishes for your personal well being and many thanks for all you have done for the hobby-God Bless you! You are a sower of good seed...
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Bob -- Sorry to hear of your negative diagnosis. You have been one of the vendors that we all could depend upon for high-quality parts and excellent service. Good luck with your sale, and with your health going forward.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Thank you for all the kind words, some folks are looking for a few odd ball parts this will be a while before I have time to hunt them down, best is to plan a trip here, a lot of folks are talking retirement, this is not the case, I wish it was, thank you, Bob
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Thanks Bob for all of your help over the years.
Take care of yourself and enjoy life. It all boils down to good health. So please do as the Dr. recommends.
My best to you!
Brent Mize
Take care of yourself and enjoy life. It all boils down to good health. So please do as the Dr. recommends.
My best to you!
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Sorry to learn the news and wish you all the best Bob. Thank you for doing all you have done for the hobby. Keep the faith, hope knows no bounds.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
" retirement, this is not the case, "
I was afraid of that.
Do what you need to do, to take best care of you! We, I think pretty much all of us here, are here if you need us.
I was afraid of that.
Do what you need to do, to take best care of you! We, I think pretty much all of us here, are here if you need us.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Several of the critical parts on my T came from you Bob.
Many thanks for your excellent service and best wishes.
Many thanks for your excellent service and best wishes.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Please take care of yourself first. T parts and cars can wait. Hope for a good outcome an all areas.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
The hobby won't be the same without you Bob! Take care & best wishes.
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Re: Due to the talk with the Doc, it looks like Bob's Antique Auto Parts will be liquidating
Update,
I start a series of test this week, and a few more through the month of December to see how far my heart is failing, then the series of cancer scans start, hopefully they are clear, it will be a long progress, bad thing is when I started getting system's they came fast and keep coming,
I have a few folks interested it some of he things we make but have lots more, if you are a retired machinist with tools a t home, good opportunity for you, will keep you updated as thins progress, hank you Bob
I start a series of test this week, and a few more through the month of December to see how far my heart is failing, then the series of cancer scans start, hopefully they are clear, it will be a long progress, bad thing is when I started getting system's they came fast and keep coming,
I have a few folks interested it some of he things we make but have lots more, if you are a retired machinist with tools a t home, good opportunity for you, will keep you updated as thins progress, hank you Bob