You guys may have aught me at just the right time.
Not that I have much time on my hands but I like the Idea.
It's time for me to renew (one of) my web pages. I could devote it to this
database/classifieds and put the info on there.
Enough demand and I'll do it.
Andy D.
On 10/18/98 10:04 AM Joe Curry said...
>
>Brian (and all)
>
>While we are on the parts database issue, I have been thinking about the
>need for a, "parts clearinghouse" database. The way it would work is,
>those who have parts that they don't need (either new or used) can send
>their information to the manager of the database and they will be listed
>on-line by vehicle and location. It will help both the selling and
>buying parties locate those parts that are needed to make repairs or
>finish that restoration project.
>
>I can envision the database as a free service if somebody has the time
>to sped on such a project. Otherwise, maybe a small listing fee could
>be paid by the seller when the part is sold.
>
>I'm interested to know what the consensus is on this idea. Comments are
>welcome.
>
>Joe
>
>Brian Sanborn wrote:
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Thanks... Looks nice.... I have been working on a TR Parts control
system in
>> Access 97 which I plan to share with the list and anybody else that
cares.
>>
>> It's not finished but will be soon. The idea is to have a place to keep
>> control of the parts you buy or acquire, the parts you identify as need in
>> the future but can't yet afford( so you know what to order when things go
on
>> sale), the cost of the part and where the part is( future purchase,
>> inventory and where stored or installed on car). I have it linked to the
>> TRF database for price and description. So far it is fancy enough to be
>> forms based but needs more work to make it shareable.
>>
>> I want to enter all the parts I have bought from TRF and Moss and all the
>> parts on little buckslips in my catalogs for futures. I wish that Moss had
>> a database.
>>
>> Brian Sanborn
>> 62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
>> sanborn@net1plus.com
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jaltman@altlaw.com <jaltman@altlaw.com>
>> To: 'Triumph List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Saturday, October 17, 1998 9:24 PM
>> Subject: Access Maintenance Database
>>
>> >
>> >I have put together a little Access Database to record maintenance
>> >information. There is a copy posted to my web site at
>> >http://www.altlaw.com/metro/triumph.htm. Its written in Access 97 and
>> having
>> >that is required. A friend of mine is going to convert it to a Visual Basic
>> >routine and compile it so that its a free standing program. You're
welcome
>> >to download and play with it. Comments and suggestions welcome.
>> >
>> >Lest you think I am driving a new car, add 175,000 to get my actual
>> mileage.
>> >At 181,000 I replaced the speedo with one that read 6,000.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
>> >http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>--
>"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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