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MichaelGarrison
11-23-2005, 11:53 AM
In conjuction with my repro parts I have decided to expand into the paint and body work side of the job I know well. I have been working in this trade since 1982 and have had my own successful shop before. Back 12 years ago I sold it off as the city wanted to build a parking garage!! I decided to become help instead of moving to a new location. This I have decided was a mistake. I should have stuck with it. I might be happier. Now I have also decided I cant stand working for people who dont have my best interest in mind. Right now I have 100% of the headaches and only get 4% of the pay. I think if I want all the stress I want to be in control of my own destiny. I know its kinda cool running the Buick dealership bodyshop but I made better money for my family when I did the work myself. WITH ALL THAT SAID!!!

I have intentions of having my new building up and running before spring. I will be offering my assistance painting and doing body work on cars trucks & motorcycles. I will take on the cars you cant seem to get done in the currunt shop your car rests in under the blankets. If you have a need to pull a car and bring it here we WILL have a schedule of events. As on every car we do. On the cars we do there will be picture documentation at least on a weekly basis. I will try to be timely and as cost effective as I can be to do a job you would be proud to drive, show and tell your friends about. I have done award winning paint jobs before. I am not afraid to do more. I have more cars to my credit (mostly around here) that were done as nice paint jobs and end up being show cars. I even won recently best paint and best interior on a 55 chevy I did in my garage!! (Now I only did all the painting in the interior someone else put the leather in). Ok enough of all that lets talk about what I will be able to handle.

I will be able to do frame off's if thats what you want. I plan to have all the supporting equipment to be able to cover all this operation. I will be able to handle any insurance claims you have on your car also as I have worked with all the major companies.

I have at my disposal a very accomplished machinist that builds my engines, and he and I have discussed him building any engine hp range you would like in your car. We also have an engine dyno that has had several of the Buick engines on it already, so that is also available. I have a transmission shop also who will be working with me to build what you want/ need.

All thats left is the interior. I have a interior shop that has been in business for over 30 years and they have agreed to push what ever I have thru in a timely manner.

So I say to you, please concider my new shop as you decide to work on your car this spring. Thank you for your support.

71stage1conv
11-23-2005, 12:51 PM
Best of luck, and hope all goes well for ya!!!:YA: :TU:

thepartsman
11-23-2005, 03:09 PM
Mr. Garrison,

After my 28yrs of GM dealers, I too had enough.I'm now with Mark Reeves.
Good luck and best wishes in your new venture. If you ever want to walk down memory about GM dealers give me a call, I feel sure we've walked the same path.

David

Rick
11-23-2005, 03:11 PM
Best of luck Mike. Keep us posted here:YA: :TU:

Smartin
11-23-2005, 05:22 PM
Good luck, Mike! :BEERS:

Mike Atwood
11-23-2005, 05:27 PM
Lock-n-load Mike! Doing it yourself is the only way to fly! :BEERS:

70lark
11-23-2005, 05:30 PM
Good Luck Mike, I'm sure you'll do well:BEERS: :TU:

tufbuick
11-23-2005, 05:34 PM
All the best from us guys out east........GOOD-LUCK Mike !!!

RON

jamyers
11-23-2005, 05:38 PM
Best of luck! :TU: :YA:

Dave Burns
11-23-2005, 07:01 PM
Can I bring my tube car for paint day after tommorrow ???

Good luck man, If you need ANYTHING I have to help you get started, it's yours......

Greg Schmelzer
11-24-2005, 03:42 AM
Yeah, Mikey!!!!:YA: :YA:

If'n there is anything you need help with, give us a shoutout. We's only about 3 hours away. Two, with a laser detector!!!:TH:

TWIN86GNS
11-24-2005, 09:11 AM
Good luck Mike, I am sure only the best quality will come out of your shop. :TU:

MichaelGarrison
11-24-2005, 09:34 PM
Thanks!! I have been planning this for awhile now...like about a year. Ever since i went to my boss and asked for a raise about Jan this year (been working for 5 years) and asked for an increase of my salary. I was informed and I quote " I dont give raises here, If you want a raise you need to get more sales in the body shop and youll have your raise" Now I love commission pay but in this case I have an owner that dont advertize for the service/ body shop ever. I get no support from the front office unless you like people bitching at you over the PA when you cant get to the phone cause your short handed and happen to be talking to a customer out front on the building. (wow I cant beleive all that came out)

So as for the dealership, I love the job but hate the situation. I just got contacted by a person who wants to remain anonymous that has 4 cars he wants done one at a time. That is what I need to get the ball rolling!!!!! I have and will be posting shots as I go !!!!!

TWIN86GNS
11-25-2005, 03:04 AM
I have and will be posting shots as I go !!!!!

Mike,

I look forward to seeing some progress shots of different cars, even if they are "off-brand.":BEERS:

Roberta
11-25-2005, 09:04 PM
Hey MG, congratulations, and good luck doing what you want to do instead of what you have to do! Looking forward to seeing great cars and stuff! RV:YA:

Harvey
11-26-2005, 10:05 AM
Mike
Congratulations! In my first hand experience with you plus what I have heard from others about your credibility and ability you will be a roaring success. I only wish you were closer. My 67 has been in the shop for paint only since April 1st. :CRAP: It's been "just a couple more weeks" for the last 4 months!
Good luck!
Harvey

Eric Schmelzer
11-27-2005, 11:35 PM
Congrats Mike:TU: :TU: Now I know where the Century will be getting a face lift when the time comes.

MichaelGarrison
11-29-2005, 08:11 PM
If you can see the office is also a display area for finished products to rest. :BROW:

David G
11-29-2005, 08:26 PM
Mike, congratulations and good luck with the new shop! :TU:

BillMah52
12-11-2005, 03:04 PM
Spray booth?

evil16v
12-12-2005, 11:35 PM
check out he thread on my rear filler replacement. coming right along:BEERS: