Richard Bell

Profile Updated: December 28, 2009
Richard Bell
Class Year: 1963
Residing In: Colorado Springs, CO USA
Spouse/Partner: Rita G. (Mitchell)
Occupation: Self Employed Glass /Glazing Handy Glass
Children: Gayle Lynn (step daughter), born 1962
Troy Lee , born 1968
Karla Jean, born 1970
Military Service: Army  
Comments:

Worked at SAYCO Valve in Flora 1963 -Sept. 1965, time and motion study , assembly line production.

Inducted into the Army Sept. 1965, Ft. Knox, Ky
Basic training ,Wheel and Track School, moved to
Ft. Carson, CO., near Colorado Springs. Attached to the "C "Company, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Division. I was asigned to TEARS/ PLL clerk. in the motor pool. My ETS (estimated time of seperation) of the military, Sept. 15,1967.

Oct. 1967, after spending some quality time with the parents in Radnor, I attached a towbar to my '54 Hudson, and hooked it up to my 1957 Cad. Cv. and headed back to Colorado and my bride to be, Rita. I had met Rita a year earlier, a great dancer and alot of fun to be with. She interduced me to ole time barn dancing, saw dust and all, what great times we had.
We were married Jan. 12th , 1968, in Colorado Springs. The first of April, we moved into our new home, and we still call home as do the children.
I worked at a window manufacturing firm for 2 years, as dispatcher. In the spring of 1970, I was employed by PPG Industries at the Colorado Springs Branch. I was assistant contract manager, and incharge of trade sales. I was offered the position of branch contract manager in Billings, Mt. Rita and I talked it over and decided to say in Colorado Springs.
In June 1976, I decided to take on the task of operating my own business, with the first mobile windshield relacement in the city. Since that time we no longer do late model cars as the market is to competitive. Window and plate glass replacements, along with mirrors and custom shower enclosures,. is our main line of business. We're the only supplier of collectable classic car glass.

Collectable cars is my most enjoyment of life, next to my family. Yes, I still have my 54 Hudson that I had in high school. My grade school dream was to own a 1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible, I have one now, along with two that are under restoration. The oldest Hudson I have is a 1931 Great 8 cpe. which I 've had for over 30 years. All my adult life I have been a member of the Hudson -Essex-Terraplane Club, and Co Founder of the HET Historical Society. Rita is very active with me in the two organizations, and we were proud recipients of the D.C." Doc" Daughtery Award in 1986, for service and promotion of the HET Club.

In 1986, we started reproducing parts for Hudsons, as the years had taken its toll on rubber, plastic and decals, all to aid in the restoration of these fine automobiles. We still supply parts today, and hope to continue till 2048.
All in all, we've been quite busy, but it has all been worth it. That my story and I'm sticking to it.