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When Bill quit the last time, I went and got a complete set of e-15 decals, gages, battery box and side panels in case he did actually quit before I started on the e-15 project.. I never got around to the project. Everything is still setting on the self unused. I don't want to sell them but could be persuaded to let them be used for duplication. (If they don't get ruined and I get them back in there original form).
As for mower motors, if the person that made the contact to electric tractor on the decks could follow up on the price for deck motor. My contacts to them didn't work. They have to be able to bolt up to our or other decks, Front lifts are 1970 drivers power window motors (revamping the grounded case to 3 wire units) some one has a web page showing this. Also the late 80 early 90's s-10 passengers power window motor look like they are the same stile. Other readers on the group have used 24v adv wench to replace the lifts as a mod or upgrade. Personally it looks like the way to go, get a faster, stronger lift with no strap to brake. Would bet you could run them on 36v because of the short use cycle.
At home I have the bulb numbers to replace the 12v headlights and dash lights to 36v.
Let's see... mower motors covered, blades covered, e-15 decals covered, front lift covered. I don't think we are in that bad of shape if we use the lists resources.
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Hey Don,
Fine, he sold EVERYTHING and although you didn't say it, I assume that includes used parts. But as far as I can tell, that everything does not include an exclusive list of suppliers. Do you think there's any chance he could give (sell?) us a supplier list? Unless the organic farmer wants to go into production, a supplier list won't affect him AT ALL! Not only that, but every supplier I know keeps the prints of old jobs so if someone really needed something, it might be fabricated. I don't know international law but I don't think there is any infringement. Second, I doubt he sold his exclusive diagnostic services. A 900 number would still be an option. Bill could patiently listen to us waste our own money moaning about what he has cost us, and probably make more than he has in years doing consulting. Personally, I wish both Bill and the organic farmer well.
Finally, for others who want 'showpiece' machines:
Decals-- Find someone with a clean machine. Either have them use a portable scanner or a good digital camera, modify the results in Paint Shop Pro or something, and print on weatherproof decal paper. I haven't done it to a GE, but it works elsewhere.
Time to be creative. I don't think Bill will object.
Larry Elie
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After lurking on this list the past week, there's a couple of things you should know:
The Costa Rica guy already has a deposit down with Bill for everything.
The sale price is about $100,000.00 (must be one big organic farm).
It includes everything - all parts, dies, jigs, blueprints, records, databases, cross-reference lists, everything.
There are some things he doesn't want (i.e. snow blower blades), but Bill has agreed to warehouse them for him for some time.
Bill's not releasing the name and address of the buyer until at least the deal is done, and the buyer agrees.
Bill's not accepting any orders per the terms of the agreement with the Costa Rica guy.
So put your hundred dollar checks away, it won't do any good. Bill is not even listening to any counter-offers.
Frankly, our only hope is this deal falls through.
Don Barry |