LUCKY's SPEED SHOP...Garland, TX...Closing the Doors

[hamilton]

Just got off the phone with Wayne at Lucky's...he's locking the doors July 31st and everything is being sold at a discount, cash only....Tues.-Fri. 9-5pm, Sat. 10-3pm....call him at 972-205-9777 for directions.....

[REDDOG]

that sucks, he is a good guy, help this guy out in any way you can


reddog

[Revhead]

I tried... a little too late. Called him this morning about setting him up with a website and ebay stuff and he told me the bad news. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Damn we just can't keep hot rod shops around in DFW.

[Kustom55]

Sorry to hear about that. I hate to ask, but anyone know what is up for sale?

[REDDOG]

every thing in his shop is at 10% off, cash only, im sure it will be cheaper as the dead line drwas closer

[slammed]

Sorry to here this. Back lash of the mega Wharehouse's and Big chain's. Gas station's too. 2 BP gas/conv. store's
(owned by the infamous Rothschild's) came town (pop.5000) and now, the last full service station went down. Progress? Only for a few. Good luck to this fellow.

[famous59]

I have been told that Wayne was given the oppurtunity to promote his business thru Cruisin Times magazine via add/write up, but would not return calls to do so. Maybe he lost the drive to do so. It sucks not to have any kool shops around.

[Elrusto]

WELL SHIT!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[candyman]

Yeah.. pops told me about wayne closing the doors a couple weeks ago. I guess he was trying to sell it. Just wasn't turning enough profit. My pops was trying to help as much as he could too. It's just hard being in a small specialty business these days. Specially with hotrods... I mean they are trying to keep em off the road right?

[Dirty2]

Yea that sux!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Wayne is a good guy and has always helped me !!!

[InjectorTim]

Maybe you texas guys could put your cash toghether and buy it? The first HAMB speed shop? hmmmmmmmmm

[Lomino]

I heard at one point he was thinking about selling and this past weekend heard this very sad news. Wayne has and will always be a good friend of the family. He recently helped us get some much needed parts for my Bros truck. I hate to see this happen to such a Kool shop.

[handyman]

Reddog, it's a little late to be encouraging people to help Wayne and Karen out...they are closing shop...maybe they could have kept the business going if they had a dollar for every time PEOPLE came by and stood around TALKING when they should have been PURCHASING!..<font color="red"> </font>

[hamilton]

ouch! howabouts the intro coolride??

[fab32]

I hate to hear news like this. There doesn't seem to be any good old speed shops left. I like to deal with someone I can see and talk to on a personal level, not some impersonal know-it-all 500 miles away that could give a damn about your unique situation. Just give me the part number, your credit card number, and address. We'll ship it if we have it, and if it doesn't fit or it's the wrong part, tough crap. Rant over.

Frank

[flt-blk]

I'll get flamed for this but Wayne could have help himself more.

Not using E-Bay, no web site, and having little or no
computer skills makes it very difficult these days. It is
almost a prerequisite.

I went to his shop for the first time last weekend, but
have seen him selling shirts at shows. Selling a shirt and
Mooneyes hat a day won't pay the rent.

Unfourtunatley this is exactly what happened to Pro Built
who used to be in Hurst. I miss stopping by there on a Sat.

[handyman]

flt-blk, ya got one thing right...consider yourself FLAMED !!!!

[smittyshotrods]

Well damn. I hate to hear that about Lucky's. I made it a point to stop in everytime I was in town. Wayne is a good hearted guy and I wish him the best.

http://home.sprynet.com/~fullhouse/luckys.htm

[Byron Crump]

This really stinks for Wayne...I hope he gets through all the stuff okay. I hate to see another shop go down, esp. one that has good stuff. I hope he lands on his feet, he really is a nice guy.

[ QUOTE ]
flt-blk, ya got one thing right...consider yourself FLAMED !!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Now, who the heck are you "toolride?" Tradition is an intro before you pull a 'tude dude/dude-et. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[hamilton]

Wayne won't disappear, he'll be back...I think he's got gas &amp; oil in the veins.....

[handyman]

Now, who the heck are you "toolride?" Tradition is an intro before you pull a 'tude dude/dude-et. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm a hotrodder who dosen't like to see a man kicked when he's down..tradition? don't need an intro. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[stoggie]

oh shit somebody better look out...espically if Rashy is on!!

[CURIOUS RASH]

[ QUOTE ]
Now, who the heck are you "toolride?" Tradition is an intro before you pull a 'tude dude/dude-et. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm a hotrodder who dosen't like to see a man kicked when he's down..tradition? don't need an intro. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ] <font color="green"> Stating facts is not kicking a man when he is down.

You may have something important to say coolride, but most of us won't give a shit now.

Here's a great idea, why don't you find a group of people that pretty much protect each other, then run into the middle of them spouting some shit.

Oh yeah, be sure to start picking on one of the more respected members of the group for stating facts.

That outta get you REAL far in life.

If you are some kinda business partner or were giving him advice, I can see where he may have been hindered.

PUTZ

RASHY </font>

[CURIOUS RASH]

[ QUOTE ]
oh shit somebody better look out...espically if Rashy is on!!

[/ QUOTE ] http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[stoggie]

that's what I was saying http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">I'm here to help! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif </font>

[Revhead]

Fat-BLk is right. Wayne said he had some people offer to help with a site before and they all fell through. Summit &amp; Jegs have wiped out super shops and most other performance parts stores through volume-pricing and convenince. They also set the standard for every other aftermarket parts store. Everyone now is expected to have at a minimum a website. Most are expected to have online ordering. Even an Ebay store would have helped.

I don't blame wayne though. Through talking on the phone with him he just seems like a guy that does things the way there were done. My grandfather is the same way.

You can only have so many friends and they can only afford to buy so many parts. You need to advertise these days and everyone starts looking on the internet.

Rant:off

[REDDOG]

and i bet the location he was in was pretty pricey, right on the corner, it was the spot to be, i liked the set up he had there

[Byron Crump]

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don't need an intro. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, sure...whatever.


I hope Wayne gets another car soon and keeps in touch after the door closes. Maybe the good side to this is once he is back on his feet he can start hitting shows and cruises more often than he was since he had to work at the shop on Saturdays.

[handyman]

You may have something important to say coolride, but most of us won't give a shit now.


RASHY </font>

[/ QUOTE ]

well somebody got their pants/panties in a wad didn't they...I must have hit a nerve...I guess it's ok for your friend to criticize the manner in which Wayne operated his business but it's not ok to respond about it because he happens to be your friend that you protect...give me a break...grow up.

[Anderson]

Coolride...who are you? What is your name? and Address?

Let me know so I can send you a box of Tampons, I assume you need the "heavy", right?

[spudshaft]

What's the big deal with the comments on how he ran his business? It's not like it was a personal attack or something.

Its like me saying K Mart is getting their ass handed to them because of crappy selection and higher prices than Wally World. The only difference is that this guy seems to have a cool shop and you know him.

[BigDdy31]

[ QUOTE ]
well somebody got their pants in a wad didn't they...I must have hit a nerve...I guess it's ok for your friend to criticize the manner in which Wayne operated his business but it's not ok to respond about it because he happens to be your friend that you protect...give me a break...grow up.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well garsh Mr. Toolride, we stand corrected. We must have gotten you all wrong. We thought you were on here ranking on people and being a total ass when you were really just collecting for the Red Cross or some other humanitarian effort with your rapist's wit and stump sharp intellect.

I don't know Wayne and I'll bet he's a real nice guy but if someone who knows him and of him politely says that he might have made better business decisions, well then it is his right to say so. He may be right, he may be wrong. I bet only Wayne knows for sure.

Now most of the goofy fucks that come on here and insult people are usually from far away but luckily you live right close to a bunch of HAMBers. Why don't you go ahead and invite some over to your house this weekend for some hot roddin', beers, and Deliverance play. Trust me, you'll love it. It sounds right up your 'alley'.

And last but not least, Rashy is a buddy of mine and I assure you that his panties are not only unwadded but are probably a very high quality pair of Victoria's Secret thongs that your sloppy ass wouldn't have the good taste to purchase.

There, that's tellin' him.

Now get lost ya goofy fuck.

[Byron Crump]

Toolride, you can tell you have not been on here before.

For what it is worth tradition, and in some ways it is sort of a dumb one, dictates that you post an intro and tell everyone about yourself before you get on here. Sometimes it gets kind of dumb seeing guys jump all over a newbie...but if you are going to come on here and start crap as the "Mighty Crusader" for Wayne, who is a big boy and could defend himself and would not probably care what is on here that much anyway, you should have done the intro.

I could care less who you are now, and I hope you leave to be honest with that attitude that you can come on here and do whatever you want. You are starting to sound like you think you are smarter and better than everyone else and your opinion is the only one that matters...is that the image you wanted to project?

What are you, one of his Blvd. Knight buddies or something?

I would never say anything bad about Wayne, I am bummed for him. My dad and I have known him for years. Others from the area are on here also. Do a intro if you are gonna talk crap or get lost.

When Wayne told me the news it stunk. I have bought stuff from him as needed. In fact I bought a carb from him I could have gotten cheaper someplace else.

When he told me he was not on the net, I tried to hook him up with Revhead, but it was too late. Revhead could have built him a web site. Wayne mentioned many people said they would help him with computer stuff but never came through...I tried to hook him up. You obviously know how to post on a forum, did you ever try to help him...all I see right now is some self rightous guy shooting off his mouth.

How do we know you ain't one of those guys that hung around the store waisting time?

[stoggie]

[ QUOTE ]
Toolride, you can tell you have not been on here before.

For what it is worth tradition, and in some ways it is sort of a dumb one, dictates that you post an intro and tell everyone about yourself before you get on here.....

[/ QUOTE ]

You Texas guys are cracking me up - literally LOL. Anyway at least fill out the flippin' profile......or just go!!

[Byron Crump]

[quoteYou Texas guys are cracking me up - literally LOL. Anyway at least fill out the flippin' profile......or just go!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I find the intro stuff interesting most of the time.

I find it odd how some guys really get jumped on and others slip under the radar.

For example...Papasmurf got nailed big time.

Coolride had slipped in a bit...only a few have jumped on him...and this is the first time I ever have jumped in on the intro stuff...but if he is going to post like that we deserve to know what the deal is with the guy I think.

Tyler is a close friend...I personally would not have said what he said in the way he did...and I honestly do not think it was ment as a slam or to kick Wayne when he was down. Tyler is one of the most professional people I have ever known (except when Outlaw or Monkey are around http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif) and he is not one to start fights. I think it was ment more as an observation of what happend that brought out a troll.

[REDDOG]

i got jumped on lightly, but stopped at that point and said a few words about myself, but when it all comes down to it, we are just a bunch of guys that like cars and bikes

reddog

[famous59]

? Why is this post starting to become a post for slaming. People have said some things on this post that should not have been mentioned. I know that first hand. It sucks that an independent shop owner will not be along any longer so instead of bashing someone for not doing an intro or blaming Wayne for the way he handled his business, those who are in the area buy from him while you can. It may be too late but every bit helps.

[handyman]

[ QUOTE ]
i got jumped on lightly, but stopped at that point and said a few words about myself, but when it all comes down to it, we are just a bunch of guys that like cars and bikes

reddog

[/ QUOTE ]

so reddog...you're saying that as long as you agree with this bunch that you are accepted into the "fold" ... thanks but no thanks...these guys on here like to "bash" those who disagree with what they say...and I have no respect for any of you who post for all to see (even Wayne) what Wayne should or could have done to keep his business going....the point is he didn't get the support he needed to keep it open and one of the best hot rod shops in texas is closing down because of it!..I can debate and insult as well as any of you idiots, but that's not what this is all about.

[Revhead]

[ QUOTE ]


these guys on here like to "bash" those who disagree with what they say...

[/ QUOTE ]

wait... isn't that exactly what you did?

Why didn't you help wayne out with a website, Mother Teresa?

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Shit that sucks.... Its a hard business to break into...Too much competition like Speedway...Its hard to make a profit...been there done that

[Pinball]

quit whining and post an intro, or shut up and go away!!!!!

[Byron Crump]

[ QUOTE ]

well somebody got their pants/panties in a wad didn't they...

[/ QUOTE ]

YEAH, it was you. You are the one that came on here and started stuff without the intro and then said you don't need one like you are something special. It's your panties in so much of a wad you had to register just to post on here and you keep returning. Now you are calling us idiots...who is the idiot here coolride?

Why don't you tell us who you are...have I met you? You gonna come up to me and tell me I am an idiot to my face or something?

I wonder what Wayne would say if he saw all of this...I don't think anybody one here, including Flt Blk, have nothing but love for the guy. Yeah, maybe the comments came off rough and that is part of the problem with the net but why keep posting if we are all such jerks and idiots?

One more time, who are you and what car is yours? Whats the problem, you think we are gonna jump you in real life or some stupid stuff like that?

Better yet, has Wayne seen any of this? Did you run and tell him yet? I am betting he would think it is all pretty stupid and would not give a shit and I have a hard time seeing him ever needing a defender.

Only one person on here has said a thing that can be taken as negative about Wayne and yet we are all a bunch of idiots?

Whatever dude.

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">I never get my "panties in a wad."

COMMANDO BABY!!!

And yeah, I need to grow up, so I can be just like YOU ToolHide.

Now, let's all quit this post before those of us who DO know each other start disagreeing over something stupid.

Yeah, it sucks that Wayne is shutting down, I think I already said that.

Everything happens for a reason.

RASHY </font>

[Boones]

coolride, if you would have just posted a few lines about who you are and what you are into, you could have come on and spoke your piece. The HAMB has a tradition of newbies doing a short intro so we know whom we are speaking to.

It is always easier to be a monday morning quarterback (why the shop did not succeed)but the bottom line is you will only keep getting shit (even if folks agree with you) until you do an intro.

[handyman]

damn Boones, thanks for the post and appreciate the info and the fact that there is finally a member on here who can write a civil post to me without fear of repercussions from the other members, but it really shouldn't matter who I am or what I'm into because I can still come on here and speak my piece too...I responded to a guy who said he was probably going to get flamed for what he said. I agreed and told him to consider himself flamed.I have to wonder why everybody so afraid to speak their minds?

[Anderson]

[ QUOTE ]
have to wonder why everybody so afraid to speak their minds?


[/ QUOTE ]

Uh...I don't know what you've been reading on this post...but I've seen nothing BUT people speaking their minds on this thread.

So are you going to do an intro now? We like to know who we're talking to...and whether or not they actually know what they're talking about. And what do you drive or what cars you have, it helps us know what you're in to.

[Byron Crump]

Coolride, you wanna come on and speak your mind but you don't wanna play by the rules and think you do not have to.

All you are going to do is get flamed for it on here...if you had ever lurked on here or knew what you are doing you would know that...but you make it clear you don't care.

Why bother posting other than to troll?

[Elrusto]

I dont know if any of you guys know it, but Wayne is registered on here. His name is falfas55.

As far as coolride's intro goes I dont think I care to see it. As soon as this post dies Im sure he will go back to where he came from.


As far as the people that just stood around and talked instead of buying stuff go's, I guess I was one of them.
I bought magazines and T-shirts, but I know that wont keep a guy in business. I did however send as much business his way as possible.

[SKR8PN]

Coolride.........
If I were to come into your shop,NOT introduce myself,open YOUR fridge,and help myself to one of YOUR beers,and start talkin' shit,would you welcome me with open arms??????????
NO???
THEN DO an intro,or FUCK OFF.
Sorry to here about the speed shop. THAT,sucks...........

[handyman]

[ QUOTE ]
Coolride.........
If I were to come into your shop,NOT introduce myself,open YOUR fridge,and help myself to one of YOUR beers,and start talkin' shit,would you welcome me with open arms??????????
NO???
THEN DO an intro,or FUCK OFF.


[/ QUOTE ]

first off this is not a shop, this is an open forum so stick with the reality of the situation. it would appear that you are talking shit anyway.

[hankcash]

This is giving me a headache.....

Coolride....
please just do an intro post if you are gonna post on the board.
It is the polite thing to do. you have been asked several times (some were nicer than others) to do so. What do you have against telling us a little about who you are before jumping into our conversations....

Besides, we probably know each other anyway.....
My name is Jeff Wood.
I drive a glossy black '49 Ford shoebox.

Now it's your turn.

Thanks man-
HC

[Kilroy]

Funny, after I wrote it, I no longer felt the urge...

Guess it was like taking a big turd! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hankcash]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[SwitchBlade327]

haha, kilroy i got to read it before it was gone!

ignore the bastard. there are other posts going on that are scumfuck free...

[Byron Crump]

HC, you are waisting your time...he just wants to troll.

I am thinking he gets off on being a unknown shit starter...you know, <font color="yellow">yellow </font>

[SKR8PN]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Coolride.........
If I were to come into your shop,NOT introduce myself,open YOUR fridge,and help myself to one of YOUR beers,and start talkin' shit,would you welcome me with open arms??????????
NO???
THEN DO an intro,or FUCK OFF.


[/ QUOTE ]

first off this is not a shop, this is an open forum so stick with the reality of the situation.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well homeboy,this IS "OUR" shop,that Ryan so generously keeps open for us, so either respect it or get the fuck out. THAT,is the reality of the situation.

[willowbilly3]

It is just a sign of the times. I try to do business locally whenever possible but it still doesn't stop the inevitable. Just remember everytime you got to WalMart, Target, Home Depot or do mail order business with Jegs or Summit, you are putting the nail in the coffin of a mom and pop store. But on the other hand you just can't make it selling the same thing for more. You have to find a niche and hopefully a clientel that appreciates service.
I don't know the guy but I have been in his shoes a couple times and I can almost guarantee he is feeling relief at some level. When you finally make the decision to do it a burden is lifted. It is still a bummer to lose a speed shop. I imagine someday there will all have gone the way of the drive in movie.

[handyman]

[ QUOTE ]
This is giving me a headache.....

Coolride....
please just do an intro post if you are gonna post on the board.
It is the polite thing to do. you have been asked several times (some were nicer than others) to do so. What do you have against telling us a little about who you are before jumping into our conversations....

Besides, we probably know each other anyway.....
My name is Jeff Wood.
I drive a glossy black '49 Ford shoebox.

Now it's your turn.

Thanks man-
HC

[/ QUOTE ]


since you asked so politely I have no problem with telling you who I am Jeff. I drive a primed deuce coupe and my name is Charlie. now does that make me more qualified in your eyes to post on this site? don't think so. some of these people on here just don't have any common sense and have a problem with cyber-rage. when someone comes on here and challenges what their BUD has to say then they come all unglued. it's kinda pathetic and childish and I have no desire to become a part of that type of group so they can just get over it!

[Anderson]

dipshit

[Byron Crump]

Okay Charlie, we get it.

You are better than all of us, your opinions and comments are superior and matter more.

You can walk into a forum and say whatever you want because you are so much better and you alone in the world are not "trolling" when you do it.

All hail the new ruler.

I wish I could be as cool as you.

[Kilroy]

Changed your name huh?

From Coolride to "Handyman"

Is that cause you're a TOOOOOOOOOLLLLL?!!!!!!

[Anderson]

[ QUOTE ]
I drive a primed deuce coupe

[/ QUOTE ]

Wow, I'll bet you've got the coolest RAT ROD in the entire metroplex!

[Byron Crump]

I had to look twice...I thought it was handjob at first http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[leadsleadolds]

Toolride you keep saying you dont want to be part of such a group well fuck off then and crawl back under your rock. Wayne is a good guy and I wish him the best. In fact I'm going up there today I'll ask if he even knows you but I'm pretty sure if he dose he'll tell me your an ass like we already figured out.