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Thank you Buzz, for reminding us what a pleasure it was dealing with Finishline. I couldn't have said it better myself. Sometimes in this crazy world we live in, we forget money isn't the end all to be all. We just hope to give back to a group that has been there for us. And if we can a make buck or two, well that's just icing on the top. It would make us proud to have someone say "those guys @WBCP&S, remind me of Finishline when Enzo & Paula ran the place" Cheers Buzz, Tom.
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Re: a "new" Finishline. How do you make a million dollars selling Cobra parts? https://i.vgy.me/T4ukKE.jpg |
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Is "We Be Cobra Parts & Sh=t" too much for some to remember accurately? Not me of course; I'm on board with whatever you decide! Might have to shorten it to something that's more easily/quickly rolling of the tongue, yeah? Maybe a slogan like "Cobra Sh=t ...we do it better and faster" ;) Cheers! Glen |
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Glen, We're open to any & all suggestions. I've talked to a couple members here (PNW) and just (WBCP&S) gets smiles & laughs :3DSMILE: If we used "Cobra Sh=t...we do it better and faster" I suppose we would have to pay you for the copyrights :p Let me put this it out there, if this can be done, Brent has the brains & I the will. So far nothings off the table. Brent works anywhere from 60-90 hours a week, and I dump this idea on him, as he said "This is Cobra Business" we always time for that :eek: He a trooper. Cheers Buddy TommyRot.
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I think you all are keepers!
Bill (Trubble) good to hear from ’ya. Tommy, 1 t-shirt please (particularly before you consider changing the name)! ☺ Brent |
Such names sound humorous to insiders but do not lend credibility to the seriousness of the endeavor. The people here are NOT your primary customers. This represents a small portion of your TAM (Total Available Market). Be serious.
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At a personal level, I'm at a stage in my project where I'm looking at some of the smaller, detail items that an outfit like Finishline could supply....so I would be a potential customer. In actual fact, I have purchased items from Finishline in the recent past, and had no issues with delivery times. Cheers mates! Glen |
Tom, I am a Sequim,WA native and just retired too. I planned on a similar venture but more to British car performance, engine swaps, brake kits, suspension, etc. I have MGB and Sunbeam projects. Maybe after this Covid thing is over. Good luck in your venture!
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Thank you Gentlemen, for most of your feedbacks. Maybe some of you took our light-hearted fun with a name as not being serious. If we end up doing this and investing our own (Hard earned) money, you don't get more serious then that. I don't know why I have to explain something I've stated before, but here go's. This will be (Like or same as) Finishline a small business that caters to us Cobra owners, in pieces such as mirrors, windows (Wing and front), steering wheels, badges, etc. Pieces that will will fit most of our cars. My partner Brent (EM-0785) runs with his partner a Muiti-million dollar (HVAC) business (25+years) in 3- states here (WA,OR, & AK.) Running a business like this, would almost be a relaxing retirement. We feel like in a small way, to try and give back to a hobby we both so enjoy, and this maybe the way. @jknich, Myself & Brent will be @ the Sequim car show next Sat. (Apr.17) @the Penney Parking lot, hope to see you there. Thank you Glen, I think you understand what our goals are for a venture like this ;) Cheers as always Tom or TommyRot.
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Not withstanding my earlier cautionary remarks (which I still advocate) I wish you guys all the best of luck and good fortune in this effort. I think your own version of Finishline is an excellent beginning. Look for all the ways it can go bump in the dark before you embark on the journey and when you think you have all of them, check one more time — the old carpenter's adage of measure twice, cut once.
I think deliberately and thoughtfully organized and implemented, you have a good chance to recreate the halcyon days (albeit under a new name) of the original Finishline when Enzo and Paula helped so many of us. Ed |
Tommy, I believe you two can make a go of it, IF:
1. You can develop dependable sources for goods. Suppliers are the bane of existence for modern manufacturing and sales organizations. 2. You can properly organize your distribution and delivery systems. (Complete, correct, and accurate record keeping is the clue.) 3. You are responsive to customers inquiries and requests. 4. You don't mind giving up your cobra driving time. If you can handle those 5 items, you will probably be successful. |
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Tony is correct, it most likely will be you or Finishline in the end.
Another consideration regarding name, will a certain company have costly legal trademark issues with the word C----? My consider asking for their WRITTEN blessing. |
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Re: Carroll Shelby and almost 10 years of litigation COBRA and 427 are registered trademarks. Factory Five Racing, Inc. is not connected to the holders of these marks. In February, 2001, Factory Five Racing, Inc., and Shelby mutually agreed to the entry of a Consent Judgment (“Order”) in litigation brought by Shelby in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts whereby, among other things, Factory Five agreed not to use the word “Cobra” to describe our products. Factory Five agreed to this since it was not using these marks anyway and, for obvious reasons, it wanted to avoid any association whatsoever with Shelby. In return, Shelby agreed to forever dismiss any claims relative to the shape of the Factory Five Roadster and Type 65 Coupe and other designs. https://www.factoryfive.com/terms-conditions/ |
Wish you guys well, we're a little ahead of you.
www.prdcrrct.comCatering to those building period-correct or replica's. Sourcing is one of the biggest issues, that's why our catalog isn't as broad. But we're working on it. Give me a call if you want some insight. Always happy to help a fellow supplier. Contact info is on the website. Paul Proefrock |
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