Yeah, I noticed. Just trying to make sure you had enough to keep you
busy!!!
>
> Brad,
> You will notice that nowhere in that message did I use the first person
> singular.
>
> Joe
>
> Brad Kahler wrote:
> >
> > Joe, I like that idea. Now let see, if I remember right you seem to
> > have all kinds of time on your hands lately.......
> >
> > >
> > > Brian (and all)
> > >
> > > While we are on the parts database issue, I have been thinking about
> > > the need for a, "parts clearinghouse" database. The way it would work
> > > is, those who have parts that they don't need (either new or used) can
> > > send their information to the manager of the database and they will be
> > > listed on-line by vehicle and location. It will help both the selling
> > > and buying parties locate those parts that are needed to make repairs
> > > or finish that restoration project.
> > >
> > > I can envision the database as a free service if somebody has the time
> > > to sped on such a project. Otherwise, maybe a small listing fee could
> > > be paid by the seller when the part is sold.
> > >
> > > I'm interested to know what the consensus is on this idea. Comments
> > > are welcome.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > Brian Sanborn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Jim,
> > > >
> > > > Thanks... Looks nice.... I have been working on a TR Parts control
> > > > system in Access 97 which I plan to share with the list and anybody
> > > > else that cares.
> > > >
> > > > It's not finished but will be soon. The idea is to have a place to
> > > > keep control of the parts you buy or acquire, the parts you identify
> > > > as need in the future but can't yet afford( so you know what to
> > > > order when things go on sale), the cost of the part and where the
> > > > part is( future purchase, inventory and where stored or installed on
> > > > car). I have it linked to the TRF database for price and
> > > > description. So far it is fancy enough to be forms based but needs
> > > > more work to make it shareable.
> > > >
> > > > I want to enter all the parts I have bought from TRF and Moss and
> > > > all the parts on little buckslips in my catalogs for futures. I
> > > > wish that Moss had a database.
> > > >
> > > > Brian Sanborn
> > > > 62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
> > > > sanborn@net1plus.com
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: jaltman@altlaw.com <jaltman@altlaw.com>
> > > > To: 'Triumph List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > > > Date: Saturday, October 17, 1998 9:24 PM
> > > > Subject: Access Maintenance Database
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >I have put together a little Access Database to record maintenance
> > > > >information. There is a copy posted to my web site at
> > > > >http://www.altlaw.com/metro/triumph.htm. Its written in Access 97
> > > > >and
> > > > having
> > > > >that is required. A friend of mine is going to convert it to a
> > > > >Visual Basic routine and compile it so that its a free standing
> > > > >program. You're welcome to download and play with it. Comments and
> > > > >suggestions welcome.
> > > > >
> > > > >Lest you think I am driving a new car, add 175,000 to get my actual
> > > > mileage.
> > > > >At 181,000 I replaced the speedo with one that read 6,000.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
> > > > >http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > >
> > > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> >
> > 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> > 1966 TR4A CT72398L (Now a parts car)
> > 1961 TR4 CT288L (Now with OD!!)
> > 1959 TR3 TS41311L (Rusting Hulk)
> > 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
>
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Now a parts car)
1961 TR4 CT288L (Now with OD!!)
1959 TR3 TS41311L (Rusting Hulk)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
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