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While the rumor cannot be substantiated that Danno was born with a toy car in one hand and a wrench in the other (and his mother totally denies any such thing), we do know that he was fascinated with cars and trucks from an early age; how they were built, what made them go, and how to fix them when they stopped.

As a youth, Danno began collecting MatchBox and HotWheels models (and still maintains his collection), while learning as much as he could about the real thing.

Danno's thirst for automotive information landed him his first job - working part-time after school and on weekends in Uncle Bob's auto junkyard.

After completing his formal education Danno put the informal knowledge base that he had been building since childhood to the test, when he went into the bodyshop repair business. Danno would spend the next twelve years fixing everything from dents and dings to the most serious damage sustained in major collisions.

During this time, Danno continued to live and work in and around the areas of Carlisle and Hershey, Pennsylvania, not far from where he had grown up.

The next phase of Danno's life however, took him in a series of new and completely different directions, including a move to Florida and a change to a totally non-vehicle related career. Even so, he continued to keep his automotive skills honed by doing maintenance on his personal vehicles and acting as an after-hours shade tree mechanic/vehicle repair consultant for his friends.

In 1985, Danno became the proud owner of a 1964 GTO 4-speed convertible with power windows and factory air, which he's been restoring ever since. Hey, he's been a busy guy, plus he likes to take his time and get things right.
He also joined the Sunshine State GTO Association and began attending car shows and swap meets in search of parts for his "goat". These activities set him on the path that would eventually bring his life back around full circle.

Danno took early retirement in 1997, planning to take it easy & work on his GTO . Instead he accepted the opportunity to become a wholesaler/dealer for Moulded Parts, manufacturers of automotive replacement weatherstripping.
He was familiar with Metro as a satisfied customer and had used their products extensively in the restoration of his '64 GTO and other vehicles.

Danno decided he would also represent a small but select group of other vehicle restoration product manufacturers such as:

• Parts Unlimited (PUI) - supplier of interiors & trim parts,
• Trim Parts Inc. - makers of replacement carpeting,
• Fairchild Industries - supplier of window felts & channel,
• Precision Replacement Parts - windshield gaskets, window felts & channel
• Cooper Standard / Stan-Pro -weatherstrip, bulk window felts & glass run channel,
• and ----

thus was born.

These days you'll find Danno at his booth in the vendors' section at the car shows and swap meets, primarily in the Southeast U.S.
Check the Car Show Calendar page to find out when & where.

Just look for the tiger and
the Moulded Parts logo
on the DANNO Enterprises banner.

If you can't attend a show or just want to contact Danno .---

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