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mike forte
11-30-2011, 10:04 PM
Hi Guys,
FORTE'S has less than 30 days to complete 30 years in business. Yes it was November of 1981 that I rented a small storefront on Moody Street in Waltham. I finally got the phones connected and working on December 27th. That has been my anniversary every year since. I can't believe time has gone by so fast. I've sold tons & tons of parts for sure. Jesse has been building and running engines for over 4 years here.
What a trip it's been!!!! Thanks for all of your business over the years. Without you I could not have survived this long.
So who here remembers Forte's store on Moody Street?
I might have a small party to celebrate this milestone depending on how many might attend...
:o

Silversmith
12-01-2011, 05:27 AM
CONGRATS, MIKE !!!
Keep it going m8, I will be ordering that engine/trans pkg. in the very near future! If the lawyers don't kill me 1st :eek: Let me know about the planed party. Belly dancers, booze & food will be provided I asume :p Again best wishes for the future; you, your staff & shop ROCK!!!

Da Maine Mauler/Sage

Jeff Collins
12-01-2011, 07:12 AM
Congratulations Mike, running a business is tough and rewarding all at once. I know it is not always easy, we are glad you are here.

65 Cobra Dude
12-01-2011, 07:23 AM
Congratulations Mike. 30 years in this economy is very impressive. I remember Moody St very well (parking sucked). I was amazed how you knew where parts were as there was no rhyme or reason on where you stored them (to me). I also remember your move to Burlington, MA - next to the Autoparts store with that nice restaurant to the left that made great sandwiches.

Henry

Garry Bopp
12-01-2011, 07:50 AM
Mike,

Congratulations on 30 years. Lots of ups and downs over the years, but you have hung in there. Enjoyed talking with you earlier this week and thanks for the tech advice on the CNC dual master cylinder. It works great and looks great, as well.

Garry

dallas_
12-01-2011, 04:19 PM
Great!

Looking forward to the next 30. :)

first time builder
12-03-2011, 10:00 AM
Congrats Mike ! Its because of your attitude and business sense that you have lasted 30 years !!

Keep it up !!!


Kenny (Long Island)

LuckyWinner
12-03-2011, 10:51 AM
Congrats Mike. You are a dying breed. I wish all companies were more like yours and FFR. It has been a pleasure dealing with you everytime.

mike forte
12-07-2011, 09:30 PM
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all of the kind thoughts and memories. I'll try my best to keep new products and good prices for the years to come.

Oh,
Party at Forte's on Dec 30th from 1:00-4:00. Plenty of real Italian food & soda...
Sorry, No dancing girls....

Mike Forte

riptide motorsport
12-07-2011, 09:36 PM
Congratulations!