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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138034 is a reply to message #138030] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 12:20 |
Kingsley Coach
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Dave
That's narrow minded thinking...why can't you take it with you? <VBG>
Mike in NS
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM, David Greenberg <
gmcmotorhomeregistry@gmail.com> wrote:
> The pin went to a serious collector who wants the 2nd pin also.
>
> BTW, I am thinking of putting my treasured GMC Belt Buckle on ebay soon. I
> really have mixed emotions about this as it was a special presentation by
> JR
> Slaten but... neither of my sons are interested in it and I can't take it
> with me. Perhaps it will go to someone who can appreciate its fine
> workmanship and beautiful design.
> Dave
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> On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Gerald Wheeler <jrwheeler7@earthlink.net
> >wrote:
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> > Dave Greenberg's GMC pin sold on Ebay for $51; item #270791759255
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> > JR Wheeler NC/OR
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138042 is a reply to message #138030] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 12:56 |
jhbridges
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Dave -
Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California (Los Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of the others might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of the clubs to raise a bit of cash.
For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty struck for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB convention in 1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
--johnny
--- On Mon, 8/8/11, David Greenberg <gmcmotorhomeregistry@gmail.com> wrote:
From: David Greenberg <gmcmotorhomeregistry@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 5:00 PM
The pin went to a serious collector who wants the 2nd pin also.
BTW, I am thinking of putting my treasured GMC Belt Buckle on ebay soon. I
really have mixed emotions about this as it was a special presentation by JR
Slaten but... neither of my sons are interested in it and I can't take it
with me. Perhaps it will go to someone who can appreciate its fine
workmanship and beautiful design.
Dave
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Gerald Wheeler <jrwheeler7@earthlink.net>wrote:
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> Dave Greenberg's GMC pin sold on Ebay for $51; item #270791759255
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> JR Wheeler NC/OR
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138054 is a reply to message #138030] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 14:24 |
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Dave Greenberg wrote:
BTW, I am thinking of putting my treasured GMC Belt Buckle on ebay soon. I really have mixed emotions about this as it was a special presentation by JR Slaten but... neither of my sons are interested in it and I can't take it with me. Perhaps it will go to someone who can appreciate its fine workmanship and beautiful design.
That's funny, JR gave one to my son and he wouldn't consider getting rid of it - even to me. This piece should not be reproduced except by JR. To get one is special and should stay that way.
Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138057 is a reply to message #138054] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 14:32 |
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mike miller
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carguy wrote on Mon, 08 August 2011 12:24 | ... This piece should not be reproduced except by JR. To get one is special and should stay that way.
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Agreed.
But there would be a market for buckles with a SIMILAR design. Didn't someone say they had a shop that had equipment that could make these rather easily?
Besides making something that many of us would like, it could be a way to make those rallies tax deductible as a business expense.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138081 is a reply to message #138042] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 16:55 |
powerjon
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Johnny,
The belt buckle that JR gives out is very special and is earned not
given lightly. I treasure mine very highly and would never give it
away or sell it to anyone. I doubt that Jim K or any of the GMC
suppliers would become involve in selling anything like this because
they know the special value of this belt buckle. I will get off my
soap box now.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Aug 8, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> Dave -
>
> Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California
> (Los Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of
> the others might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of
> the clubs to raise a bit of cash.
>
> For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty
> struck for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB
> convention in 1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
>
> --johnny
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138083 is a reply to message #138042] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 17:04 |
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USAussie
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Johnny,
Here's a link to pictures of the GMC buckles:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5419
There are two more out there; one has a "picture" of a van on it and as I
understand it was presented to people that worked at the GMC factory in
August 1977 when it was converted from building GMC's to vans.
The second is one of the Coca Cola Gadabout GMC's.
Bill Bryant has all of them, lucky bugger!
I wear J.R.'s laser cut buckle daily for the same reason you wear the RKO
buckle!
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges
Dave -
Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California (Los
Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of the others
might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of the clubs to raise
a bit of cash.
For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty struck
for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB convention in
1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
--johnny
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138099 is a reply to message #138084] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 19:00 |
bryant374
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin
Mon, 08 August 2011 18:06
Robert Mueller
Bill,
I was at DuQuoin when JR presented your son with the buckle; I have NEVER
seen a bigger smile on anybody anytime anywhere!
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Brown
That's funny, JR gave one to my son and he wouldn't consider getting rid of
it - even to me. This piece should not be reproduced except by JR. To get one is special and should stay that way.
--
Bill
I think those of us that have been honored by JR presenting us with his belt buckle probably all had huge smiles. I know that I was humbled by his thoughtfulness. Mine will never be sold, I will either "take it with me" or return it to JR with many thanks for the honor.
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138103 is a reply to message #138034] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 19:10 |
David Greenberg
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As far as I know JR Slaten is not able to produce these buckles anymore but
I consider the design to be his and it is something that he should be
consulted before going elsewhere.
I am told I won't need a belt where I am going, nor pants for that matter.
Something to do with the heat!
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>wrote:
> Dave
>
> That's narrow minded thinking...why can't you take it with you? <VBG>
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM, David Greenberg <
> gmcmotorhomeregistry@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The pin went to a serious collector who wants the 2nd pin also.
> >
> > BTW, I am thinking of putting my treasured GMC Belt Buckle on ebay soon.
> I
> > really have mixed emotions about this as it was a special presentation by
> > JR
> > Slaten but... neither of my sons are interested in it and I can't take it
> > with me. Perhaps it will go to someone who can appreciate its fine
> > workmanship and beautiful design.
> > Dave
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Gerald Wheeler <
> jrwheeler7@earthlink.net
> > >wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Dave Greenberg's GMC pin sold on Ebay for $51; item #270791759255
> > >
> > > JR Wheeler NC/OR
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > *David Lee Greenberg
> > Port St Lucie, FL *
> > *skype: david.lee.greenberg
> >
> > http://www.picturetrail.com/gmcregistry*
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> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Belt Buckles [message #138113 is a reply to message #138083] |
Mon, 08 August 2011 20:47 |
emerystora
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I have two of the #1 version. One says Sunwest Buckles 1988 on the back.
The other has more detail and says Anacortes Brass Works, Ltd. and 1984, Aracortes, Wash, USA and is in the original presentation box.
My #2 has no markings on the back but looks identical to the pictures of the original #2.
I am looking for a #3 if anyone has a surplux one for sale.
I also am the proud owner of JR Slaten's masterpiece.
Emery Stora
On Aug 8, 2011, at 4:04 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:
> Johnny,
>
> Here's a link to pictures of the GMC buckles:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5419
>
> There are two more out there; one has a "picture" of a van on it and as I
> understand it was presented to people that worked at the GMC factory in
> August 1977 when it was converted from building GMC's to vans.
>
> The second is one of the Coca Cola Gadabout GMC's.
>
> Bill Bryant has all of them, lucky bugger!
>
> I wear J.R.'s laser cut buckle daily for the same reason you wear the RKO
> buckle!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnny Bridges
>
> Dave -
>
> Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California (Los
> Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of the others
> might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of the clubs to raise
> a bit of cash.
>
> For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty struck
> for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB convention in
> 1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
>
> --johnny
>
>
>
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Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138149 is a reply to message #138081] |
Tue, 09 August 2011 07:59 |
jhbridges
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Nah, if it's an earned award it's not to be duplicated. I wasn't aware of that.
I've gotten hard looks a couple of times when I took Combat Infantrymaan's badges off kid singers who came by the studios. I suppose they thought the rifle was 'cool'. It isn't worn by them as didn't earn it as far as I am concerned.
--johnny
--- On Mon, 8/8/11, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
From: John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 9:55 PM
Johnny,
The belt buckle that JR gives out is very special and is earned not
given lightly. I treasure mine very highly and would never give it
away or sell it to anyone. I doubt that Jim K or any of the GMC
suppliers would become involve in selling anything like this because
they know the special value of this belt buckle. I will get off my
soap box now.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Aug 8, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> Dave -
>
> Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California
> (Los Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of
> the others might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of
> the clubs to raise a bit of cash.
>
> For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty
> struck for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB
> convention in 1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
>
> --johnny
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin [message #138212 is a reply to message #138149] |
Tue, 09 August 2011 20:46 |
gmcrv1
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Johnny,
Take the hard looks from those kids - there are those that earned that medal
and some with the Oak Leaf Cluster. My Dad was awarded his after landing on
Omaha Beach D-Day. Most don't know the criteria for getting awarded the
CIB. He also picked up the Purple Heart and a bunch of other ribbons etc.
He was with the 29th Division - "Saving Private Ryan" rings a bell - The
Blue And Grey Division. Based out of Bedford, VA at the time. Home of the
National D-Day Museum. Ask me how I know...
Thanks for the memories and thanks for remembering!
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM, Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> Nah, if it's an earned award it's not to be duplicated. I wasn't aware of
> that.
> I've gotten hard looks a couple of times when I took Combat Infantrymaan's
> badges off kid singers who came by the studios. I suppose they thought the
> rifle was 'cool'. It isn't worn by them as didn't earn it as far as I am
> concerned.
>
> --johnny
>
>
>
> --- On Mon, 8/8/11, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greenberg's GMC pin
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 9:55 PM
>
>
> Johnny,
> The belt buckle that JR gives out is very special and is earned not
> given lightly. I treasure mine very highly and would never give it
> away or sell it to anyone. I doubt that Jim K or any of the GMC
> suppliers would become involve in selling anything like this because
> they know the special value of this belt buckle. I will get off my
> soap box now.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
> On Aug 8, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
>
> > Dave -
> >
> > Before you auction the buckle, submit it to TBW out in California
> > (Los Gatos) and ask them how much to reproduce it. JimK or some of
> > the others might want to sell them. Or it might be a way for one of
> > the clubs to raise a bit of cash.
> >
> > For those who noticed at Noccalula, the one I wear is one of fifty
> > struck for charter affiliates of RKO Networks, given out at the NAB
> > convention in 1980. I'm inordinately proud of it.
> >
> > --johnny
> >
> >
>
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Belt Buckles [message #138348 is a reply to message #138239] |
Wed, 10 August 2011 21:42 |
David Greenberg
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Exactly, Mate!
On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> David,
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> Yes, I'll bet there is a slot at the "point" of the M on yours, the G & C
> are a bit "thicker" and there's slot in the window.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Greenberg
>
> There seems to be a variation on the Slaten design as mine is a little
> different than the one in the photos above.
>
> *David
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