I don’t have a huge history aside from miscellaneous items from the late 80s until I got serious with my L in 1999….it is/was his meticulousness and exacting nature that stands out in my mind.
His various catalogues in their own right were works of art with hand drawn illustrations of cross sections of various gaskets and sundry rubber snubbers - with so many versions - I can remember spending so much time carefully filling out the order blanks praying I didn’t miss something- it seems impossible to contemplate in view of todays computer world.
Then of course the “event” receiving the hand cut repurposed cardboard boxes containing the impeccably packed order…..with every piece beautifully reproduced.
….and the variety of admonitions about methodology on how to contact him (as in “don’t”).
He was an exacting artist who is responsible for my L reach completion -
Hank
On May 28, 2024, at 4:40 PM, Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Very sad to hear about Gary’s passing. I first met him in person in 1981 at the 300 Inc club meet in Santa Cruz CA. I ordered a front seat leather kit and got them installed just in time for the meet. He told me it was the first set he made for the G. Our cars would not be restored to the level we now enjoy without Gary taking on the task of making parts for cars made in limited numbers. It was always fun to see club members at banquets send their dessert to Gary’s table to gain favor with the guy that made it all happen.
