"SS427" relocating/expanding his resto business
 

I am pleased to announce that sYc supporting member, Rick Nelson [SS427], is in the process of moving his resto business to Springfield, Illinois. Most of you long-time members know that Rick has been doing part-time GM musclecar restorations out of his home in Minneapolis, MN. for the last 28 years. For the last 10 years, his emphasis has been focused on Chevelle restorations, and more specifically....the 1970 LS6 Chevelle. For many years, Rick's day-job in the building industry only allowed him the time to do restorations on a "hobby" basis. That all changed last November when Rick's "corporate" employ fell victim to this economic recession that has hit the building industry especially hard [don't ask me how I know].

At the present time, Rick is in the process of finding appropriate facility for his business, "Musclecar Restoration and Design", in Annie Hartweg's hometown of Springfield, Ill. Annie has signed-on to handle the administrative and supervisory end of the growing business when she's not in the new shop spinning a wrench. It appears to be a good match, since Annie's expertise includes a lifetime passion for these old cars and penchant toward shouting instructions to coworkers.

Rick is emphatic that his intent is to NOT compete with existing sYc member/sponsor resto shops, but rather work together in the spirit of furthering the hobby with high quality restoration alternatives. Plans are now underway to drastically increase the size of the shop as well as add some personnel. He will also continue using one of the best bodyman and painters in the industry, Tom Scholtz. His work comes at a high price but the quality meets and exceeds Rick’s demands.

The restoration business is a tough, tough business, but it seems the guys that do-it-right always have work. The business end of this hobby is soft right now due to the recessive tendency of the national economy, but I predict that Rick and Annie will do just fine. Their reputation and collective experience will make the difference.


Rick & Annie...from all of us here at the sYc, we wish you the best! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
-SS

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What a team! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Best wishes. Knock 'em dead!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Rick is a class act all the way, and an enormous asset to this business/hobby.

Here's to his continued success. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Eric

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Awesome... Rick and Annie are 2 of the coolest people I have met through this hobby... Congrats on the new digs and good luck to both of you! Hopefully see ya both in a few weeks.

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Congrats guys! I am sure you will make a great team. Cant wait to see the new shop. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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There is a reason I chose him to restore the Pilot LS6,being a genuine person wasn't one of them but it sure is a nice bonus. Usually on one of these resto oddysseys/nightmares/multiple delays/excuse bag wide open throttle deals you brace for all that-I have been pleasantly surprised to say the least.


As the saying goes the devil is in the details-in this case(and to quote a famous source) the difference IS the details. Ricks meticulous craft and true passion for these cars is second to none.



Congrats Annie and Rick( i'll assume the hours will be deducted off augusts statement for the shameless plug) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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Congrats on the new business...you guys (and gals) will do great! Rick's work is awesome and Annie's administrative attention to detail is second to none.

The best part is they are awesome people as well...and I consider them to be my very good friends https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Thanks for the heads up Steve!

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.......and an endorsement from the guy in LV can't hurt either. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Congrats to two of my Best Buddies on the formal announcement. It goes without saying, you can count on me for anything you think I can help with. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Rick and Annie, The work in your Restoration Shop is trumped only by your work and outreach in the communities where you guys live and on this board. Good luck in all future endeavors. Sam

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Great news! Good Luck.

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Well, there goes the neighborhood. Glad to hear that the move is getting closer. Now I can properly supervise you (when Annie isn't). Depending on who gets elected in November I just may have to come out of retirement and may be looking for a job. What are you paying???????????

Looking forward to having you here.

Don and Judi

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Good luck Rich and Annie. We (like all the others) are sure you will do well.

J. D. & Nancy

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Steve,
Thank you very much for the unsolicited plug and one that means a lot especially coming from you. Hopefully one day we can work together on a project be it cars or lumber. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Don, according to Annie, I do not pay enough. She just recently took on a part time administrative job (he pays more) to prove her point. Guess she forgot about the fringe benefits of working with me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

We are both very excited about the new venture and I must say, Annie has backed me 100% on every endeavor I have chosen and many times I even have to slow her down. I am a lot like Cumby and have that certain man pride where I like to prove I can do it on my own but she has shown me where she will be a huge asset to the business. It really makes a difference when your partner is not only on your side but wants to work with you not only at home but at the office as well though I must say I pushed the limits last weekend when I showed up with two deer mounts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Thanks for all the kind words. I am looking forward to making an honest living doing what I love to do best.
Rick

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Rick,
Congrats on your move to Illinois. I'm sure you will be successful in your new location.
Your distributor went out early this week to your engine builder.
Chris

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I too have found that the guys who do the highest quality work are never lacking for something to do...

Good Luck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Best of luck Rick...I know you'll succeed!

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I wish both of you great success in your joint ventures!

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Best wishes in your new endeavour https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Good luck guys on the new venture. I am sure it will work out well..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Congrats on your move to Illinois. Annie and Rick good
luck in all your future endeavors. Tom K.

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Congrats and the best of luck to ya! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Reid

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Congrats Rick....Now you`ll have to become a Bears fan and choose either between the Cubs and that other South Side Team https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Good Luck! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Dan.

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I've seen those deer mounts. And I kinda expected that she might have a "special" place for you to put them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif
Glad to have you in the neighborhood. Stowers is ok, but I don't know if I'd let that Cumby guy hang around the shop. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Hope you're a light sleeper. I'm sending the First Lady a Home Barber Kit.

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Congrats https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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CONGRATS AS A OWNER OF A SMALL BUSINESS THERE ARE DAYS WHEN IT IS TOUGH, BUT WHEN IT COMES TOGETHER IT IS THE BEST GIG TO HAVE, AGIN CONGRATS AND THE BEST OF LUCK

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Awesome you two. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

And congrats neighbor. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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best of luck and congratulations! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Couldn't happen to a nicer couple!! Congrates Rick!! Sounds like a good move for you both. THE BEST OF LUCK!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Congrats Rick....Now you`ll have to become a Bears fan and choose either between the Cubs and that other South Side Team https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Good Luck! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Dan.

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Dan, you mean these guys?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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QUALITY PEOPLE + QUALITY WORK = SUCCESS.
No question it will happen here.

Congratulations to you both!

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QUALITY PEOPLE + QUALITY WORK = SUCCESS.
No question it will happen here.

Congratulations to you both!

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Cant say it any better that. Congrats on the new venture.

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Sorry to see you leaving the Great White North.

Good luck in your future endevor. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Annie, do you know Barry Brown? He lives/lived in Riverton and owned the Riverton Party Store. It has been 15 years since I have been in contact with him. He has/had a red 70 SS LS6 Chevelle with black stripes, vinyl top and white bench seat 4 speed car. He also had 77 Can Am, a couple 80's Monte SS cars, and a 454 SS truck.
The Chevelle was a #s matching car with the original LS6 on a stand and a 1970 over the counter GM LS7 in it.

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Doing what you love with who you love...the quintessential dream come true!!

Best wishes to both of you in your new endeavor together!.

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~ Pete

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Rick, The only thing changing here, will be your address! Your work and your personality, is already spoken for!!!!BBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Congrats Rick
wish you and yours all the best.
PJ

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Effort=Results..........And Rick is lacking in neither https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken

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Wishing you all the best in your "new" full time venture.

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Rick and Annie, you couldn't ask for as a better combinatiion for a successful venture....all the best.

Cal