Vern Tardel

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by oldasi

OMG, this has become a hornets nest, I was simple asking if this chap was still in business as I could not get a fax to go through and he had no voice phone number or email address. I had heard good comments on him that's why I was wanting to place an order however I wanted to check that he had all items in stock, send a fax asking just that. jagnweiner, his fax has been busy for 2 days now, sending a letter is most likely a month for return answer. itslow, yes, voice mail is simple. rotorwrench, I'm was only asking if the chap is still in business, Ronnie,.... thanks for the email address Ed Pitts, yes, I used 1 in front of his number. After all this perhaps he doesn't know there is something wrong with his fax so I can now email him. Sorry to have got so many members with there "nickers in a knot"

All in good fun. After all this old man ranting, try the sales e-mail.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

Don't forget there a dime a dozen 32 glass re pop's out there also

R

Key word: original. Don't worry, I can't afford either a new Vette or original roadster

[A bones]

Originally Posted by oldasi

OMG, Sorry to have got so many members with there "nickers in a knot"

No sweat, nobody is uncomfortable. We are just proud to see the world with a different telescope. (including V8COOPMAN)

[Ronnie]

I wouldn't worry about those old farts that is all they have to do today is pound on the keyboard."LOL" None of them had the email info did they!!!

R

[mercman from oz]

Vern Tardel - This is the man himself

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Why? The guy has more work than he can ever handle.

If you don't like his business model, do business elsewhere. I don't think Vern would mind.

I applaud him for this and wish I could do it. When I retire, I'm ditching all this crap and going back to basics. It's too much!

Tim,
I agree ! Guys like Vern and I are somewhat retired but dont ever plan on stopping. I have a cell phone but dont ever turn it on, its in my truck consol if i need to call someone. I just talked to Vern last week , he moved to Austin and now has moved back to Calif doing stuff he likes to do...

[jagnweiner]

No knickers in a knot here. I was only commenting that I checked out the website and it looked like fax and letter were the only means of communicating. No personal experience. Looks like someone else had an email.

[V8COOPMAN]

Getting a hold of Vern via FAX only is nothing new. That's been his method of operation for quite a few years now. DD

[rotorwrench]

Vern used to put messages on his site but I don't know if he still does. I haven't checked it out for a while. He would give folks a heads up about old things and new things plus stories about projects and stuff. He is semi retired himself but I think he still has employees to do correspondence for the business. I'm not sure if they make all the products there or if they farm some of the products out for manufacture or not but the site will usually let you know if something is not available. Vern is a hot rodder at heart and still likes to get his hands in there. He would never be able to do anything if he was on the phone all the time.

I answer phones at the helicopter shop when I have time but we get so many calls I would never get anything done if I answered them all. Most are worthless recorda calls and salesmen anyway. I just turn on the answer machine and go to work. I check the caller ID to see if it is a customer when I can. I check the answer machine at breaks. When I finally do have a break, I usually go on here to relax & see what's up.

[Kahuna]

I know Vern. Have done business with him via FAX & face to face.
A fine man, honest & forthright. Bought the block in my 32 from him
a few years ago.
I was sorry to see him leave the state. If he's back, I'm glad.
Good man
Jim

[Randy in ca]

Answers to many typical questions including email, shipping, stock, payment, etc., etc. can be found in their FAQ section (link at bottom of Homepage).






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[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Why? The guy has more work than he can ever handle.

If you don't like his business model, do business elsewhere. I don't think Vern would mind.

I applaud him for this and wish I could do it. When I retire, I'm ditching all this crap and going back to basics. It's too much!

We will miss you when you retire and ditch this crap!!!
Let us know by snail mail or fax how that ditching plan is workin out for you."LOL"
You arn't goin anywhere Ford Barn deprivation would be to much for you.

R

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

We will miss you when you retire and ditch this crap!!!
Let us know by snail mail or fax how that ditching plan is workin out for you."LOL"
You arn't goin anywhere Ford Barn deprivation would be to much for you.

R

Ronnie:

Ain't that the truth. I'm thinking of asking my IT to disconnect my internet just so I can get some work done around here!

Plus, I'll miss you too much to leave...

[Graeme / New Zealand]

The legend himself on you tube and also have a look at the clip "a sweet sickness"
seems like a real nice guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsU1ybixGn8
GB

[russcc]

It was all well said about Vern, so it was worth the nickers knot. We should all emulate hi biz model.

[OLD AS I]

Graema/NewZeland .......... thanks for the youtube site to view Verns shop, quite the shop and business, now 3 hours later, viewing his clip lead to another and another, this modern stuff is time consuming alright !

[psogden]

Vern is old school which is why he doesn't like spending 5 hours a day emailing and constant phone interruptions. He worked on my car many years ago and is solid in every respect. He has responded to me, as he requests on his website, by answering a mailed letter to the address he shows on his website--the old fashioned way. Many of you old timers sound like millennials who have to have instant gratification. That's not the way Vern works

[tiger.1000]

Hallo Barners in the USA,

Where I live in the outback of the wild Hertfordshire countryside (UK) we have access to a new fangled contraption. Photos attached ! It may take you a decade or so to find out how to use them. No batteries to go flat or catch alight. The wife won't catch you texting your girlfriend or sending her images with your pants down. However when you've mastered the art of using them you can chuck your Apple or what-have-you in the trash bin and discover the joys of sending and maybe receiving the finished article in the post.

As far as Vern is concerned; just address the envelope to Vern, the Santa Rosa, USA......the postman will be privileged to send or receive it !

[Ol' Ron]

Just curious, are there any Fench blocks left??

[rotorwrench]

I'll bet there are. The price at SoCal & SFF is high enough that most folks would keep looking for an old one.